This is better than good; this is gold— SANTOGOLD!
Santogold is a survivor of a half century worth of living along musical evolution’s most cutting edges. The only live act that can boast of having out-aged Barbara Bush, having outlived Mr. Miyagi and out styled Liberace, Santogold is here with future flavor.
Already receiving weighty club rotation and airplay in urban Afghanistan and downtown Beirut, Santogold is the first act of the century to boast a post-war following on the International Space Station Mir. Following a live performance broadcast from three thousand miles off the Cape of Good Hope last June, inmates at Leavenworth Penitentiary received Santogold with a celebratory confetti parade. Just another first for the modern super group that knows no bound.
Composed of absolutely no members, Santogold is also the first musical outfit capable of claiming the planet’s broiling collective consciousness as their front woman. Longtime collaborator, singer and songwriter Santi White says of her work with Santogold, “We began trying to write pop songs to sell, which made us depressed, so we started writing songs for ourselves instead.” The results of that self centered conceit is the songwriting work heard for the first time on the full length Santogold album, as yet untitled, to be released in 2007 on the Lizard King label.
As unmastered tracks leaked over the internet this past November, the request lines of radio stations from Miami to Hanoi began freezing with a flood of calls from listeners eager to hear the new Santogold sound over their frequencies. From his radio show in the United Arab Emirates capital city of Abu Dhabi, Michael Jackson (the King of Pop) played what Santogold snippets he had been able to pirate from a bootleg MySpace page dedicated to the group. Days later, BBC Radio One reported that the unreleased Santogold debut was heard blasting from the iPod shuffle of Libyan ruler Moammar Qaddafi as he entered an international summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Recognizing the urgent need to address the uproarious buzz, Santogold released the following statement through their label reps at Lizard King: “The response to our unmastered songs has been both premature and phenomenal! We were happy to hear that the children of Darfur have found hope in our melodic interpretation of life on the battlefield of love! We’re hoping that each and every 20-something from downtown San Francisco to central Mumbai will also learn something from our work! And to the people dropping no-knock fire on old ladies in Atlanta: shame on you! Santogold ain’t with that shit!”
The trajectory of such early successes leading to newfound political clout is nothing new for Santogold, whose debut album, though half a century in the making, is sure to rock glass pipes from the Lincoln Memorial to Buckingham palace. The flavor of the gold is guaranteed: Santogold!
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Truly a treat what a album.Please go out and support this artist you will not be disappointed.......peace leejames Here are two tracks from her album enjoy anna http://www.zshare.net/audio/113402821ab6c513/ Starstruck http://www.zshare.net/audio/11340414c2516d38/
I KNOW WHAT IS THIS YOU ASK......I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING DIZZEE FOR YEARS...JUST THOUGHT THIS WAS INTRESTING HOW A GRIME MC HAS FINALLY CROSSED OVER BIG IN THE U.S. MUCH RESPECT TO DIZZEE(MAKE THAT MONEY)
Around 1994, the late, great DJ Rob One took Dusk under his wing, showed him around underground L.A., and introduced him into the Afrika Bambaataa-founded Universal Zulu Nation (which Dusk would help to revive 10 years later). In 1996, Dusk met Tackett, and the pair formed a trio with T-Love for a quick series of shows. Shortly after that, Dusk became the DJ for Lady Copper and Medusa's "Nappy at the Roots," still a monthly event, every second Friday at Fais Do-Do.
By 1997, Tackett and Loslito had asked Dusk to join the Root Down, which over the last decade has been a vital incubator for a brilliant movement, hosting or nurturing such stellar West Coast hip-hop acts as J-5, Dilated Peoples, Black Eyed Peas, the Visionaries, Crown City Rockers, Breakestra, and the Rebirth. Dusk's personality and brilliant timing made him the club's heart and soul as he effortlessly mixed hip-hop, funk, house, reggae, cumbia, and the unexpected.
"Very few DJs have Dusk's full spectrum of musical knowledge," says Loslito. "He knew how to keep people dancing and still take chances." That shows on Dusk's two internationally praised mix-CDs, Top Ranking Volume 1 (a tribute to Jamaican roots, dub, and dancehall) and the salsa-filled La Musica, meticulous productions loaded with rare global party-rockers shaped into carefully crafted musical journeys.
Around L.A., Dusk "was always in the mix," says Z-Trip. "He was a diehard ... lugging crates, digging, making the party live." Dusk maintained an iron-man schedule of mixing around town several days a week, and, in addition to the Root Down and Nappy at the Roots, he was a resident at numerous other clubs. In a sadly ironic twist, his brilliant tribute mix to recently passed rapper/producer J Dilla aired on KCRW and BBC Radio a few weeks before Dusk's own demise.
He was expanding beyond his beloved L.A., performing at Root Down New York City, with hip-hop soul DJ Sake 1 in the Bay Area, and at the Sundance Film Festival, along with high-profile shows on the rooftop of L.A.'s downtown Standard, at the El Rey with Z-Trip, and in the pavilion at the Getty.
Dusk's fingerprints were even on his own memorials: Events in New York City, San Francisco, and L.A. (which included appearances by Bambaataa and hip-hop pioneer Kool Herc) were organized by the DJ's latest venture, Prima Lux. This trio of Dusk and partners Andrew Lojero and Pablo Like Picasso had over the last year been throwing roving parties and after-hours rooftop affairs that just got bigger and bigger. Indeed, Dusk himself had masterminded these three events, two months before his death, intending them as hip-hop history lessons. "Even his tribute party was about teaching and educating," says Kooyman.
More than 500 people attended his funeral service, at Rose Hills in Whittier, among them members of J-5, the Beat Junkies, the Visionaries, and Dilated Peoples. Sixty white doves were released from his plot high on a hilltop and disappeared into the eastern sky - reminding those assembled of the bright light he shone on countless lives.
"Dusk was always about family," says Loslito. "When Jurassic 5, Breakestra, Rebirth, Cut Chemist, or any local homey would travel the world, Dusk would always say, 'Go handle it and let the world know about L.A. I'll be here, holding L.A. down.' He's now world famous because he held L.A. down so strong."
2nd Annual Sights & Sounds of DJ Dusk Art & Music Festival
Where: Mar Vista Family Center
Location: 5075 South Slauson Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 DIRECTIONS
Los Angeles, CA – The By Youth For Youth (BYFY) group of Mar Vista Family Center (MVFC) will be hosting its 2nd Annual Sights and Sounds of DJ Dusk Art and Music Festival on Sunday April 27th, 2008.
The event will take place from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Mar Vista Family Center, 5075 South Slauson Avenue Del Rey, CA 90230
Last April, in its inaugural year, the Sights and Sounds of DJ Dusk Festival celebrated the life of long-time Mar Vista Family Center employee and youth leader, Tarek "DJ Dusk" Captan. On April 29, 2006, Tarek tragically lost his life and his absence has been felt citywide, especially at Mar Vista Family Center. Through art and music, Tarek was able to reach wide audiences across the Los Angeles landscape and beyond.
During his ten years of service here at Mar Vista, he was able to empower youth with the tools to seek higher education and social justice
This celebration, and each one thereafter, will combine Tarek's passion for music and art with his devotion to youth activism by exposing aspiring artists to veteran performers who believe in using art and music to create positive social change. With a new youth center under construction, MVFC will be able to serve three times the amount of current youth.
Aside from offering leadership workshops and building communication skills, the new youth center will provide programs in the creative arts, such as dance, music, deejaying, art, video, and photography; an accomplishment Tarek would appreciate
Since the festival coincides with the much anticipated creative arts programs, the celebration is being utilized to establish a foundation for these programs by raising funds for materials, equipment, software, etc..., and accepting monetary and/or equipment donations
Featured artists include DJ's Expo, Sake 1 (SF), Daz, Jeremy Sole, Lady Sha, Music Man Miles; live performances by Ray Ricky Rivera, and Raquel Rodriguez; keynote speaker Garth Trinidad (Chocolate City, KCRW) and graciously hosted by Azul 213.
There will be many more dj's, artists, and attractions such as a DJ workshop in addition to a youth and veteran art exhibit
The Mar Vista Family Center is a nationally recognized program that creates positive changes through dozens of community programs including By Youth For Youth which promotes individual and social responsibility among youth. The BYFY program provides positive role models and important leadership development tools for 65 underprivileged youths, ranging in age from 13 to 21.
These youths, in turn, supervise enriching activities for 600 children and preteens who attend programs at MVFC year-round "None of us are as strong as ALL of us" – DJ Dusk
ZO! - I-94 EAST http://www.zshare.net/audio/1069069517f7dc25/ J LIVE - FEAT:ROY AYERS - LISTENING http://www.zshare.net/audio/106905542d211a17/ SY SMITH - THE ART OF YOU http://www.zshare.net/audio/10690388ee8e25c9/ COULTRAIN - LILAC TREE http://www.zshare.net/audio/10690114396fa87b/ SERGIO MENDES -FEAT-LINA - WATERS OF MARCH http://www.zshare.net/audio/106898981957e843/
OK IM SICK MY BOY THE REMITCH JUST GOT BACK FROM NY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND I RECIEVED A TEXT MESSAGE TO CHECK HIS VIDEO.....THINKING OF SOME SITE SEEING SH**T OH BOY WAS I WRONG CHECK THIS OUT
http://www.myspace.com/remitch WWW.SOULSESSIONSLIVE.COM WHAT MORE CAN I SAY MR DIRTY FINGERS
"The Best Kind of Small Label" - Rolling Stone Magazine
"The most imaginative record company in this terrain" - Boston Phoenix
I don't think it's possible for Ubiquity to screw-up anything they set their minds to." - XLR8R Magazine
After visiting San Francisco on their honeymoon and falling in love with the city, DJs Jody and Michael McFadin went home to Southern California, sold most of their possessions, and moved to SF with a fuzzy dream of starting a record company. While continuing to dream about starting a label, they invested the last of their savings into a business that would combine their passion for music and provide an income to live on, and opened the Groove Merchant record store on Haight Street in early 1990.
Within a year the small shop had built a reputation the world over as a place to find rare records and learn about new sounds. A haven for collectors, DJs, and producers looking for soul jazz, musical obscurities, and break beats, the Groove Merchant even earned a toast on the Beastie Boys song "Professor Booty", "This one goes out to my man the Groove Merchant, comin' through with the beats that I've been searchin'," rapped Mike D. on 1992's "Check Your Head" album.
With start-up capital of one thousand dollars and little knowledge of the record business, the Luv n' Haight record label (named after the Sly and The Family Stone song) was launched. In 1993 the company incorporated as Ubiquity Recordings and has since grown into a company with several imprints (Luv n' Haight remains the home for re-issue of rare groove gems, CuBop is the Latin jazz arm, and Ubiquity releases new music ranging from hip-hop to singer-songwriters to cutting edge club music), a worldwide distribution network, and over 100 releases. Incidentally, the name Ubiquity was chosen because of the label's mission to make unheard music ubiquitous.
Over the past ten years, Ubiquity has developed into a strong, definitive brand. Customers often purchase Ubiquity CDs without knowing the band, their decision based solely on the label's reputation. Excellence and customer satisfaction are primary goals, and the company remains the only record label to guarantee their releases for customer satisfaction with musical content. As a result, a cult-like customer base has developed that appreciates quality and diversity in a marketplace saturated with average and over-hyped product.
Today, the company continues the push for quality and innovation. Artists are given creative control and almost complete autonomy. Employees are hired for attitude above experience. This combination has created a company where individuals work as a team, and the end results are manifested in the music.
THE UBIQUITY GUARANTEE The Ubiquity forumula is simple: we put out music that we love. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, be it a defective disc, broken packaging, or the musical content, we will replace it. Return the product and a copy of your sales receipt to us, postmarked within ten days of purchase, and we will send back an equal product of your choice, guaranteed
Wow the music they put out is mind-blowin.I remember when i picked up REWIND Vol 1 i thought this was the sh**t ....The last joint i got from them was OMEGA WATTS good solid album.........This company has come a long way.......And with the release of the PLATINUM PIED PIPERS (SECOND ALBUM) there sure to grow even more.....PPP hurry up i cant wait lol.......So with that said go check out all the artists on this label and open your eyes to a whole new movement...............im out peace www.ubiquityrecords.com www.myspace.com/ubiquityrecords ALSO CHECK OUT THERE PODCAST ON iTUNES
This California-bred hip-hop/singer/songwriter Deuce Maxwell has managed to stand out from the rest of the pack by creating his own mold as opposed to trying to fit into those already provided. The self-taught musician (keyboards/drums) is able to play his way through a series of genres without losing his appeal or straying away from his laid back mood setting approach to music. As a teenager Deuce Maxwell caught the attention of Shock-G, the resident dual personality (producer/vocalist) of the multi-platinum rap group Digital Underground which led to a few meetings with the now defunct Jake records, needless to say nothing ever materialized. Fast forward a few years later, now as an adult, father, and CEO of his own independent record label Clickwest Entertainment, this childhood friend of Nick/Jive recording artist Nick Cannon is preparing to give the world the audio definition of the word "Smooth" so settle in for awhile because it's going to be a long ride with next household name to be Deuce Maxwell THE PLUSHCAT SESSIONS CD IS CRAZY JUST WISH THERE WHERE MORE TRACKS BEFORE YOU KNOW IT THE ALBUM IS OVER......BUT BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR THIS GUY ......PEACE
Well here we go again,,Have been listening to this cd COULTRAIN "THE ADVENTURES OF SEYMOUR LIBERTY" Damn this cd is FIRERRRRRRRRRRRR...Had a chance to see him perform a couple of weeks ago in LA at the PPP show wow(gave me goosebumps)This guy is a truly gifted singer embodying qualities of a poet, shaman, and cultural/musical revolutionary, soul singer-songwriter Coultrain is on the verge of widespread recognition with The Adventures of Seymour Liberty. Many Los Angeles heads have caught a breeze of Coultrain’s essence on Garth Trinidad’s Suite 903 compilation; many more will emerge enlightened in the near future. Please go and grab this cd must have for your ears........ www.myspace.com/coultrainmusic CATCH HIM ON TOUR NOW WITH PPP BLACK SPADE AND COULTRAIN
Sy Smith began her career fronting an all-female Washington, DC go go band.[1] After graduating from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a minor in music therapy, she moved to Los Angeles, CA. She soon charted territory singing backup for Usher, Eric Benet, Me'Shell NdegeOcello, Ginuwine, Brandy, and spending more than a year on the road with Whitney Houston.[1] Among it all, Smith made appearances in GAP advertisements, as well as being a regular fixture behind Vonda Shepard on the FOX television show Ally McBeal.
Cover of the shelved release Psykosoul. Smith later signed a solo recording contract with Hollywood Records and lead off with the single[2] and music video[3] "Gladly" in late 1999. Another single "Good N'Strong" followed in 2000. Her debut album Psykosoul garnered early critical acclaim,[4] but never saw an official release and was ultimately shelved. Only her cover of Edie Brickell's "What I Am" received an official release with its inclusion on the television soundtrack album of the animated series The PJs.[5] The album was eventually re-issued independently with bonus tracks and remixes in 2005 as Psykosoul Plus.[6] Between releases, Sy served as sometime lead singer for British funk outfit Brand New Heavies on their album We Won't Stop.[7] She continued to write, produce, arrange, and sing background for other artists. Smith duetted with soul legend Al Green on the theme song to the Showtime series Soul Food.[8] She also made an appearance on the solo debut of Ali Shaheed Muhammad's Shaheedullah and Stereotypes album in 2004. Smith emerged with her independent debut The Syberspace Social in 2005, which featured contributions from gravelly-voiced vocalist Anthony Hamilton[9] and famed neo-soul stalwart producers such as James Poyser (of Jill Scott fame) and Victor Duplaix. The album has since been reissued as an expanded special edition. Most recently, Sy Smith, along with Sharlotte Gibson and Kenya Hathaway, daughter of Donny Hathaway, have been highly visible as featured background singers on American Idol. Smith also appeared on The Article 3, a 2006 EP release from bass guitar impresario Me'Shell NdegeOcello in addition to opening for the artist. Sy Smith released her first live DVD Sy Smith Live: Worship At The Temple, recorded live at Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA. WORSHIP AT THE TEMPLE DVD
So had a chance to listen to my home girl Sy Smith's new album and i was blown away with the selections,, A up and down journey thru the galaxy...Yes her new album "CONFLICT"..... One of the tracks that stick out the most for me is "THE ART OF YOU" with a soulful drum n bass feel love it and very unexpected. And that is what i luv about sy always pushing the soul envolope......So to all the people out there looking for a fresh new sound please go out and cop this new cd and others she has done trust me worth a couple of dollars............im out LEEJAMES
www.sysmith.com www.myspace.com/sysmith FOR BOOKING: contact Pattie Howard at bookingsysmith@yahoo.com BUY ONLINE NOW
So let me first start off by saying about ten years ago or so I was teaching these two artists/DJ's the fundamentals of graff and DJing. When this name came into conversation! "Lee, you got to meet my, cousin you are both from the UK and have the same collection of music". I was like someday....so about two years ago we hooked up at his studio (the dub cove) where we connected strait away, each amazed with each other's music.....So the journey continued....Rylo(Sebadukes Records) has his own sound with a mix of all types of music with a dub feel. His last album "Linoleum Lineage: Omanjamari & DJ Rylo" is a timeless voyage thru the city of angels and beyond.......It's been a pleasure working and learning with him...And for everyone out there go cop a copy of his album and check out his podcasts sure to re-fresh your senses.........
sebadukes.podomatic.com/ www.myspace.com/djrylo and also iTUNES
ALSO CHECK OUT THE KIM HILL DJ RYLO REMIX FIRERRRRRRRRRRR
My Boy Presto’s new album “State of the Art” is coming soon. This album features all production by Presto and an exclusive remix by Large Professor. Also featured are guest appearances by Sadat X, Large Professor, CL Smooth, Blu, LOWD, O.C., Raashan Ahmad, Kim Hill, Fatlip, T Weaponz, Trek Life, and more. Look out for the video of “Conquer Mentally / On” featuring appearances from Presto, Sadat X, Large Professor, LOWD, and DJ Mino. Let me just say the album is fire if you like early 90's hip-hop with a presto vibe on it you will luv this album.This album will be released in the summer also with a beat cd called Lost and Found Unreleased Beats....be shure to be on the look-out for this......As for now check out this new video with Large Professor - Sadat X - LOWD and yes me in a blurred cameo rockin red.......enjoy
Presto "Conquer Mentally / On"
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