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“Die Vögel” is German for “the birds”, but those who've been following Pampa Records from the beginning know that this duo isn't some Schlager tribute to that hippie folk band. 

Not counting last fall's excellent remix for Dntel, it's been nearly two full years since we've heard from Die Vögel. Is something afowl? Not to worry: Jakobus Durstewitz and Mense Reents still flock together and their new EP is ready to hatch, just in time for summer. And they've got quite an interesting guest with them this time...

“The Chicken” begins with that familiar Pampa swagger, all clickety clackety in 3-D, and soon we hear the extended howl of some kind of beaked instrument, searing into your skull, as a looming voice dares you to “try to look a chicken in the eye”. Is that Vincent Price? No, it's famed shoe-eating director Werner Herzog. (But yes, this release could prove itself to be no less than Die Vögel's Thriller.) Further layers of this hypnotic laser cry enter and exit, beckoning the sunrise, but you, my friend, are captive to its trance for the entire nine minutes.

PAMPA017 Die Vögel -  A The Chicken

After you pull the feathers out of your mouth from that existentialist affair, turn to page B for “Mesmerize”: This one is easier on the psyche, both majestic and gentle, with legato horns and strings massaging your mood. Neapolitan sherbet for open-airs and open ears.

So there you have it, perhaps the definitive Pampa 12”, bearing that dependable turkey logo, credited to Die Vögel, named after to the world's most populous domesticated bird. Another coop from DJ Koze and company.

PAMPA017 Die Vögel - B Mesmerize

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On February 10th, 2006, the world of Hip Hop lost J Dilla aka Jay Dee.
James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey leaves behind an impression on Hip Hop that will last the test of time. A bridge between Hip Hop’s underground and mainstream, Dilla’s contributions ranged from single- handedly defining Detroit Hip Hop as a founding member of Slum Village to providing his production talents to Common, D’Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, The Roots, Janet Jackson and Macy Gray.

The Shining marked the reunion of J Dilla & BBE, who had released Welcome 2 Detroit, J Dilla’s debut album. The Shining serves as a showcase of J Dilla’s talents which features him not only as a producer, but also as a rapper, singer and musician. Featured guests on this album include Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, D’Angelo, Madlib, Black Thought, Medaphor aka MED, and Guilty Simpson.
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J Dilla - So Far to Go (Feat. Common & D'Angelo)

New MC Melodee song produced by @Onra. This song is part of "Onra - Fundamentals" album (All City Records, 15.05.15)

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Love Tip (prod. Onra)

Floetry - Floetic (Jay Dee Remix Edit)

Cblakk X BLP Kosher X El Snappo - On The Road 2 (FAST)

Erykah Badu - Soldier (Bluestaeb Remix)

BADUOLOGY Mixtape by @thisistereza:
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Erykah Badu - Soldier (Bluestaeb Remix)

Download/Stream FEVER album here: https://BlackMilk.lnk.to/Fever

Acclaimed Detroit-born producer/rapper Black Milk released FEVER, a politically charged collection of genre-bending hip hop, via Mass Appeal Records on 2/23/18. The album features vocals from Dwele, Aaron "Ab" Abernathy, Sudie and contributions from all-star musicians Chris "Daddy" Dave, Daru Jones, Malik Hunter, Ian Fink and Sasha Kashperko. 

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