The funk and acid-jazz band Jamiroquai around lead-singer Jay Kay is set to release their new album "Rock Dust Light Star" in the last quarter of 2010, five years after their hit record "Dynamite". Jay Kay said in a recent interview that the break was necessary and helped him to refresh his mind in order to create another album. He also stated that the music was all live recorded in his studio in Buckinghamshire and is believed to carry the vibe of their shows.
Jamiroquai is now signed at Universial Records, who announced the first single called "White Knuckle Ride" for an october release.
Si-Chill
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Tribute To Nate Dogg
I know it has been quite silent on this blog for a time now, but the best thing to come back is spreading some positivity and blessings.
Ever since west coast hook legend Nate Dogg suffered from two strokes in 2008, fans are wishing him to get well soon. Currently, a member of the dubcc message board took some time to collect the most famous Nate Dogg hooks and put them together in a 32 minute long mix. See cover, tracklist etc. below:
Tribute To Nate Dogg – The Best Hooks In The Game (mixed by matic)
Tracklist (chorus only)
[01] Str8 West Coast Remix [02] Time’s Up [03] Like This [04] Here Comes Another Hit [05] Space Boogie [06] Can’t Deny It [07] Multiply [08] The Streets (Re-Twist) [09] Never Enough [10] What We Do [11] MLK [12] Gangsta Nation [13] The Set Up [14] Area Codes [15] Yo’ Sassy Ways [16] Thugs Get Lonely Too [17] Too Much [18] Where I Wanna Be [19] Warriors Part 2 [20] I Need A Bitch [21] Lay Low [22] A L’Ancienne [23] The Hardest Mutha Fuckaz [24] 100 Miles And Runnin [25] Shake That [26] Smokin Smokin Weed [27] Holiday [28] Can’t Be Faded [29] Ghetto Millionaire [30] What We Gonna Do [31] Connected [32] My Name Is [33] So Fly [34] Look In My Eyes [35] Xxplosive [36] Real Soon [37] Hey Y’all [38] Boss Life [39] Bitch Please II [40] Him Or Me [41] Real Pimp [42] 21 Questions [43] From Long Beach 2 Brick City [44] Bitches Ain’t Shit [45] Have A Party [46] Somebody Like Me [47] ‘Till I Collapse [48] Been A Long Time [49] Ooh Wee [50] Oh No [51] Black Mercedes [52] The Next Epsiode [53] Nobody Does It Better
Playtime
32:16 min
Listen
http://soundcloud.com/stylematic/tribute-to-nate-dogg-the-best-hooks-in-the-game-mixed-by-matic
Download (320 Kbps)
Mediafire http://www.mediafire.com/?mzrligzedgj
Megaupload http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O728LHQ5
Usershare http://usershare.net/fxanx7ds2gb3
PS: Send cards and get well wishes to Nate Dogg: 8306 Wilshire Blvd #484 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Thanks to forum member matic for putting this down and showing some love for one of the best singers in the rap game ever to touch the mic. Feel free to drop your thoughts and wishes right here on Love For The West.
Si-Chill
Ever since west coast hook legend Nate Dogg suffered from two strokes in 2008, fans are wishing him to get well soon. Currently, a member of the dubcc message board took some time to collect the most famous Nate Dogg hooks and put them together in a 32 minute long mix. See cover, tracklist etc. below:
Tribute To Nate Dogg – The Best Hooks In The Game (mixed by matic)Tracklist (chorus only)
[01] Str8 West Coast Remix [02] Time’s Up [03] Like This [04] Here Comes Another Hit [05] Space Boogie [06] Can’t Deny It [07] Multiply [08] The Streets (Re-Twist) [09] Never Enough [10] What We Do [11] MLK [12] Gangsta Nation [13] The Set Up [14] Area Codes [15] Yo’ Sassy Ways [16] Thugs Get Lonely Too [17] Too Much [18] Where I Wanna Be [19] Warriors Part 2 [20] I Need A Bitch [21] Lay Low [22] A L’Ancienne [23] The Hardest Mutha Fuckaz [24] 100 Miles And Runnin [25] Shake That [26] Smokin Smokin Weed [27] Holiday [28] Can’t Be Faded [29] Ghetto Millionaire [30] What We Gonna Do [31] Connected [32] My Name Is [33] So Fly [34] Look In My Eyes [35] Xxplosive [36] Real Soon [37] Hey Y’all [38] Boss Life [39] Bitch Please II [40] Him Or Me [41] Real Pimp [42] 21 Questions [43] From Long Beach 2 Brick City [44] Bitches Ain’t Shit [45] Have A Party [46] Somebody Like Me [47] ‘Till I Collapse [48] Been A Long Time [49] Ooh Wee [50] Oh No [51] Black Mercedes [52] The Next Epsiode [53] Nobody Does It Better
Playtime
32:16 min
Listen
http://soundcloud.com/stylematic/tribute-to-nate-dogg-the-best-hooks-in-the-game-mixed-by-matic
Download (320 Kbps)
Mediafire http://www.mediafire.com/?mzrligzedgj
Megaupload http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O728LHQ5
Usershare http://usershare.net/fxanx7ds2gb3
PS: Send cards and get well wishes to Nate Dogg: 8306 Wilshire Blvd #484 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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Thanks to forum member matic for putting this down and showing some love for one of the best singers in the rap game ever to touch the mic. Feel free to drop your thoughts and wishes right here on Love For The West.
Si-Chill
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Another 2010 preview
In my last post I presented some upcoming records of famous west coast artists, so you can consider this post as being part 2 of it.
Cypress Hill signed to Priority Records last month, the resurrected label whose chairman is no other than Snoop Dogg. Their new single "Armada Latina" features Pitbull and Marc Anthony and is about to get huge rotation with its feelgood vibe and hispanic hook. The group's new album is called "Rise Up" and will be released on April 20 and will feature the likes of Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Young De, Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) and Alchemist among others.
Brotha Lynch Hung just released his new album "Dinner And A Movie" on Strange Music. The Sacramento rapper went back to his earlier style of music as you can hear on his two singles "I Plotted (My Next Murder)" and "Meat". You can check the official videos to both singles by clicking on the title.
Living Legends member Murs revealed plans to release a series of 10 albums this year, one album per month for the rest of the year. He stated that he got too much unreleased material from the record process of his last solo album "Murs For President" which was released on Warner Bros. records. His first release will be out tomorrow, March 30th and is called "ForNever". This will be another 9th Wonder and Murs collaboration album and is about to sound just as good as the prior releases of the duo.
When it comes to funk influenced hip hop and crazy hooks you can't forget about the former Ruthless and Doggystyle records member Kokane aka Mr. Kane. His new album "Gimme All Mine" is about to drop on the first day in June and will feature appearences of Above The Law and Tha Chill (Compton's Most Wanted). This sounds like the perfect mixture for another funky Kokane release. The first single is produced by Tha Chill and goes with the title "Twilight Zone". The video was directed by Dah Dah and looks very promising.
Be on the lookout for more information soon.
Si-Chill
Cypress Hill signed to Priority Records last month, the resurrected label whose chairman is no other than Snoop Dogg. Their new single "Armada Latina" features Pitbull and Marc Anthony and is about to get huge rotation with its feelgood vibe and hispanic hook. The group's new album is called "Rise Up" and will be released on April 20 and will feature the likes of Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Young De, Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) and Alchemist among others.
Brotha Lynch Hung just released his new album "Dinner And A Movie" on Strange Music. The Sacramento rapper went back to his earlier style of music as you can hear on his two singles "I Plotted (My Next Murder)" and "Meat". You can check the official videos to both singles by clicking on the title.
Living Legends member Murs revealed plans to release a series of 10 albums this year, one album per month for the rest of the year. He stated that he got too much unreleased material from the record process of his last solo album "Murs For President" which was released on Warner Bros. records. His first release will be out tomorrow, March 30th and is called "ForNever". This will be another 9th Wonder and Murs collaboration album and is about to sound just as good as the prior releases of the duo.
When it comes to funk influenced hip hop and crazy hooks you can't forget about the former Ruthless and Doggystyle records member Kokane aka Mr. Kane. His new album "Gimme All Mine" is about to drop on the first day in June and will feature appearences of Above The Law and Tha Chill (Compton's Most Wanted). This sounds like the perfect mixture for another funky Kokane release. The first single is produced by Tha Chill and goes with the title "Twilight Zone". The video was directed by Dah Dah and looks very promising.
Be on the lookout for more information soon.
Si-Chill
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A little prospect for 2010
After a kind of disappointing music year 2009, this year is going to offer some highly anticipated albums. West coast rap fans can look forward to some unexpected projects to see the light of day.
First of all, DJ Quik has announced that he teamed up with the Pomona pimp himself again, Suga Free. After several years of separateness and a rumored beef, the duo is working on a collaboration record called "Reconnected". This announcement reminds me on great music such as Suga Free's 1998 debut "Street Gospel" which was entirely produced by Quik.
This summer, gangsta rap legend Ice Cube is set to drop his new record "I Am The West". On his own blog "The Voice Of Cube" he talks about working on the album, which will be released on Cube's Lench Mob label. Check it out.
Compton veteran MC Eiht will release an album this summer as well, with a similar sounding title. "Which Way Iz West" will feature production by east coast dinosaur DJ Premier and some of his label mates, as the album will be released on Premo's Year Round Records.
I already told you about E-40's new double album "Revenue Retrievin" which will be out on March 30. Released via Sick Wit It / EMI / Heavy On The Grind Ent., the record will be parted in two seperate albums, "Day Shift" and "Night Shift". Features include the names of Snoop Dogg, Suga Free, Dru Down, Too $hort, Jazze Pha, Keak Da Sneak, Mistah F.A.B. and many more. Check 40's new single "Show Me What You Working Wit" featuring Too $hort: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMqLd6s9f74
On April 20, Dogg Pound member Kurupt is set to release his long awaited new solo album "Street Lights". The record was entirely produced by Terrace Martin. As a prequel to "Street Lights", Kurupt just released a free mixtape called "4:20". You can download it below:
http://2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com/2010/03/03/kurupt-tha-420-mixtape-prequel-to-streetlights/
As a final notice I would like to suggest you the new Gorillaz album "Plastic Beach" with features such as Snoop Dogg, Mos Def & De La Soul.
Be on the lookout for more information on any of these records soon!
Si-Chill
First of all, DJ Quik has announced that he teamed up with the Pomona pimp himself again, Suga Free. After several years of separateness and a rumored beef, the duo is working on a collaboration record called "Reconnected". This announcement reminds me on great music such as Suga Free's 1998 debut "Street Gospel" which was entirely produced by Quik.
This summer, gangsta rap legend Ice Cube is set to drop his new record "I Am The West". On his own blog "The Voice Of Cube" he talks about working on the album, which will be released on Cube's Lench Mob label. Check it out.
Compton veteran MC Eiht will release an album this summer as well, with a similar sounding title. "Which Way Iz West" will feature production by east coast dinosaur DJ Premier and some of his label mates, as the album will be released on Premo's Year Round Records.
I already told you about E-40's new double album "Revenue Retrievin" which will be out on March 30. Released via Sick Wit It / EMI / Heavy On The Grind Ent., the record will be parted in two seperate albums, "Day Shift" and "Night Shift". Features include the names of Snoop Dogg, Suga Free, Dru Down, Too $hort, Jazze Pha, Keak Da Sneak, Mistah F.A.B. and many more. Check 40's new single "Show Me What You Working Wit" featuring Too $hort: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMqLd6s9f74
On April 20, Dogg Pound member Kurupt is set to release his long awaited new solo album "Street Lights". The record was entirely produced by Terrace Martin. As a prequel to "Street Lights", Kurupt just released a free mixtape called "4:20". You can download it below:
http://2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com/2010/03/03/kurupt-tha-420-mixtape-prequel-to-streetlights/
As a final notice I would like to suggest you the new Gorillaz album "Plastic Beach" with features such as Snoop Dogg, Mos Def & De La Soul.
Be on the lookout for more information on any of these records soon!
Si-Chill
Monday, February 8, 2010
Terrace Martin again - The Lovers Edition
Just a few days ago i recommended you to buy Terrace Martin's instrumental EP called "808s & Sax Breaks". Today I can just literally FORCE you to download his brand new 10 track strong EP with the title "Lovers Edition". Entirely produced and mixed by Terrace Martin himself and with guest appearences of Snoop Dogg, Tone Trezure, Uncle Chucc, Chris Starr, Problem, Frank Nitt & James Fauntleroy, this EP is just perfect for everyone to lay back with his / her loved one and enjoy this great music.
Terrace Martin made it available for FREE download, just for his fans. Get it here:
http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/download-terrace-martin-the-ep-vol-2-lovers-edition/
It seems like Terrace Martin is pushing heavily towards his upcoming releases "The Demo" and the collabo record with Dogg Pound member Kurupt entitled "Street Lights". So if this is just a teaser, the actual albums have to be nuts. Keep checkin for Terrace Martin right here and on twitter.com/terracemartin.
Si-Chill
Terrace Martin made it available for FREE download, just for his fans. Get it here:
http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/download-terrace-martin-the-ep-vol-2-lovers-edition/
It seems like Terrace Martin is pushing heavily towards his upcoming releases "The Demo" and the collabo record with Dogg Pound member Kurupt entitled "Street Lights". So if this is just a teaser, the actual albums have to be nuts. Keep checkin for Terrace Martin right here and on twitter.com/terracemartin.
Si-Chill
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Terrace Martin - 808s & Sax Breaks
Wow, this came out of nowhere for me!
In the last week of December 2009, Hip Hop producer Terrace Martin released an instrumental album with 5 all new tracks produced by him and Wild Animals ("Snoop Dogg Millionaire"). Referring to Kanye West's "808s and Heart Breaks" he called his album "808s & Sax Breaks" as he plays his saxophone on every track - in a wonderful way! This EP is available for paid download on the common music sites, I got mine here:
http://www.junodownload.com/products/1506016-02.htm
For everyone of you who liked Terrace Martin's earlier jazz-inspired productions, or him playing the sax at all, please spend a few dollars on that great piece of music, you won't regret it. This is just refined and mellow music mixed with 808 drums - which surprisingly fit the concept extraordinarily and precisely - added with some of the most clever and wistful background syntheziser / key harmonies I have heard in a long time. This smooth and confident mix of jazzy tunes accentuated with modern beats is the perfect thing to lay back with.
So my appeal to everyone: Get yourselves a glass of wine plus a copy of "808s & Sax Breaks" and have good time.
Watch Terrace Martin speaking on the making of "808s & Sax Breaks":
Si-Chill
In the last week of December 2009, Hip Hop producer Terrace Martin released an instrumental album with 5 all new tracks produced by him and Wild Animals ("Snoop Dogg Millionaire"). Referring to Kanye West's "808s and Heart Breaks" he called his album "808s & Sax Breaks" as he plays his saxophone on every track - in a wonderful way! This EP is available for paid download on the common music sites, I got mine here:
http://www.junodownload.com/products/1506016-02.htm
For everyone of you who liked Terrace Martin's earlier jazz-inspired productions, or him playing the sax at all, please spend a few dollars on that great piece of music, you won't regret it. This is just refined and mellow music mixed with 808 drums - which surprisingly fit the concept extraordinarily and precisely - added with some of the most clever and wistful background syntheziser / key harmonies I have heard in a long time. This smooth and confident mix of jazzy tunes accentuated with modern beats is the perfect thing to lay back with.
So my appeal to everyone: Get yourselves a glass of wine plus a copy of "808s & Sax Breaks" and have good time.
Watch Terrace Martin speaking on the making of "808s & Sax Breaks":
Si-Chill
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