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Groovin & Chillin 12

Buy album 2xLP, CD, and Digital at: http://www.bastardjazz.bandcamp.com

Following the critically-acclaimed 2012 release of their beat-centric compilation <a href="https://soundcloud.com/bastardjazz/sets/tall-black-guy-presents">'Tempo Dreams Vol. 1'</a> (assembled by Detroit/UK producer-at-large Tall Black Guy), Brooklyn wax purveyors Bastard Jazz Recordings have returned with Volume 2 of the enlightening, genre-bending series. This time around, the label has enlisted Bay Area mainstay DJ/producers Teeko & B. Bravo, driving forces behind the transformative “modern funk” sound emerging out of the West Coast. Sticking with the series' theme of showcasing new styles and emerging artists, curated by their own musical peers, Teeko and Bravo have conjured up an LP of mind-blowing tracks that push the limits of soulful electronic funk, outernational boogie, and cosmic hip-hop.

'Tempo Dreams Volume 2' picks up where the first edition left off, bridging the gaps between various geographic locations and local scenes, while also reaching for new heights with soaring vocal features and dance-floor primed beats. The compilers' home town is heavily represented through hits like the 80's R&B-styled bomb “Hard Pressed” by Rojai and E.Live, the deep & sexy nighttime-synth vibes of K-Maxx (“Dreamin’ Of You”), and an unreleased sun-drenched remix of the Bayonics track “Wheels". Left coast collective Mugpush bring more heat on “Came Too Far”, channeling a deft balance of smooth P-Funk with killer rhymes from the ever-versatile Black Spade. Teeko and Bravo's own Starship Connection keeps things bumping with “We Can Go All Night”, complete with sexy boogie thump, understated vocals and twinkling synths. Europe and the UK also supply their take on this sound, with the nasty vocodor funk of “Dans” by Belgium’s Pomrad, the bass-heavy Atjazz creeper “One” (featuring wunderkind Amalia’s woozy vocals), and the swirling UK electro-hop of the Insomniax ("A Vibe For Chrissy"), with it’s lovelorn hip-hop vocals.

Individually, both Teeko and B.Bravo have hefty resumes: Bravo is a 2010 graduate of Red Bull Music Academy with releases on Brownswood, Frite Nite and Ernest Endeavors. His tune “Computer Love” was named one of 2009’s best tracks by Benji B (BBC Radio 1). He’s shared the stage with artists like Chromeo, Dam-Funk, Flying Lotus and serenaded crowds across the world with his bass heavy outerspace boogie and dirty grinding synth grooves at festivals like SXSW, Detroit Electronic Music Festival, and Sonar in Barcelona. Teeko, creator of SF’s infamous 4ONEFUNK crew, has been a key player in the next generation of the Bay Area’s Turntablist scene and has been called “the most insane & creative turntablist I have ever worked with" by Mark Ronson, who featured him on his Record Collection album. Recent years have had Teeko looking towards production with his debut album Turn Off The Dark and his collaboration with B.Bravo as The Starship Connection, churning out cosmic, sludgy electronic funk music on Salva’s Fritenite label. The duo's deft ear and unparalleled musical credentials inspired Bastard Jazz to enlist them for this next expedition into Tempo Dreams. "We wanted to represent soulful music being made by our piers from all over the world," says B. Bravo "Artists from California to New York, Canada, London, Germany all with different modern styles but sharing a common thread of being influenced by funk and soul."

Tempo Dreams Vol. 2 album available worldwide October 15th on 2xLP, CD and Digital.

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Rojai & E.Live - Hard Pressed

The new street single from Skyzoo & Torae: "All In Together" feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson, produced by Black Milk. The album "Barrel Brothers" hits stores and itunes on 5/27. And if you're in NYC make sure to catch the album release party at SOBs the night of 5/27 as well. Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

All In Together (feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson) Explicit

Week number 2 came to me fairly easy. Pretty much a freestyle. I was in a place where I didn't know if I wanted to speak or sing but I needed to get these words out. Hope you feel me.

Reneé

Another Night On The Roof (Another Night on The Roof produced by Flying Lotus)- FlyLo Thurs 2

Performed by Tanika Keys, Ron John & Shawn Taylor 
Featuring Kay (The Foundation)
Produced by Kay & Luke of The Foundation

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Six Minutes 'til Sunrise "Let It Flow" featuring Kay (The Foundation)

Sua carreira começou em meados dos anos 90 como parte da 1st Down, que consistia em Phat Kat nos vocais e Jay Dee "J Dilla" sobre a produção.

Phat Kat - Lovely Ft. Melanie Rutherford (Mr. Beatnick)

DJ Premier feat. Papoose - Hold The City Down

My Dance EP that kinda came outta nowhere. A majority of the songs are just dance edits to songs from Alfa and Emmative's Epotch EP( Shout outs to them btw ) so give it a listen and dance the night away

Fly.Awy

The last month has been filled with "1st's" for Torii Wolf; premiering her debut solo track, 1st,” with Pitchfork and the corresponding video with Vevo,  announcing her debut solo album, Flow Riiot, (that just happens to be produced by DJ Premier) and now her “1st” remix featuring Dilated Peoples; which was premiered today by Mass Appeal. 

The original version of “1st” found Premier digging into his past catalog and reshuffling the deck on a Rakka Iriscience vocal sample from his “Good As Gone” production which appeared on Dilated Peoples Directors Of Photography album to create another spellbinding scratch-chorus “I’ve seen the last come first, I’ve seen the first last.” With the release of the remix today, “1st” has officially come full circle as Torii and Preemo recruit Evidence and Rakka to officially join them; and with their respective verses and Premier implementing extra punch to the drums and additional piano harmonies—the “1st” (Remix) sounds like an entirely different song.

“I changed the arrangement of Torii's verses and removed the second verse completely” Premier relayed to Mass Appeal.  “I added some extra piano harmonies and it fit on the first attempt. I played all of the sounds; including the piano so there are no samples on the original nor the remix.  Ev and Rakaa sent me 24 bars in total and I split them up into a sixteen and an eight bar set up.   They sounded so good from the original it was a no brainer to get them on the Remix.” 

“When I first laid the song down with Preem we didn't really know where the song would end up" Torii stated.  Preem makes the beat and I express the emotion it evokes inside of me. From there it evolves. Preem is brilliant and he found the perfect line from “Good As Gone” to throw into the mix of the song. I am blown away by what Evidence and Raaka have come up with on this Remix. I love how well they were able to connect with the concept. To feel understood and to hear how other people can unleash a similar emotion (in their own words) and share an understanding of the story is an incredible feeling.” 

Discussing the “1st” (Remix) with Mass Appeal, Ev and Rakaa discuss how Remix discussions began in earnest almost immediately.   “I thought it was dope right off the bat” Evidence shared.  “I kept playing it and really peeped what she was talking about; and felt it even more. Of course I was excited that Preem was cutting our voices up.  I think every rapper secretly wishes that will happen to them.” Rakaa expressed similar sentiments “When I first heard the original, I was kind of shocked because I didn't know we were going to be such an integral part of the song. It's just a line, but Premier put that coal under pressure until it became a diamond. The power and emotion of Tori's voice mixed with a uniquely dope chamber of Boom-Bap created something that is somehow both dark and brilliant--almost haunting. I wanted to be a part of any remix that they were doing immediately, so it was an honor to get the call from my big brother.”
 
“1st” and its accompanying Remix offer just a glimpse at the musical symmetry and bond Torii developed with Premier; a Hip-Hop king who has a habit of contributing and producing historic projects behind the boards. Torii Wolf’s forthcoming debut brings a full clip of moods, range, and vast musical talent. Torii and Premier’s collaborative union bum-rushes the walls of genre, age, and expectations to let the world know there’s a Flow Riiot going on.

For More Information:
https://twitter.com/toriiwolf
https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER
https://twitter.com/dilatedpeoples 
http://www.toriiwolf.com/ 
http://premierwuzhere.com/
https://www.facebook.com/toriisound/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/DJPremierOfficial
https://soundcloud.com/premier-wuz-here
https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/ 
http://instagram.com/djpremier#


Flow Riiot

Torii Wolf f/ Dilated Peoples “1st” (Remix) (Produced by DJ Premier)

Twice

Thankyou to everyone who has taken this journey with me!

This song is available on ALL streaming platforms!

Produced by: @alexszotak
Written by: @prettymissroni
Mixed & Mastered by: @prettymissroni

Assurance

Assurance (prod. by Alex Szotak)

This is the 3rd and final installment of the Magnificent.
Hope you enjoy.

Midnight Escapade feat. Aaron Camper

Demo. 
keys by @misterneek 
Rest in Paradise big brother. 


@romderful
@devintracy 
@misterneek

Stay (feat. Devin Tracy)prod. by Romderful

Discover GREGarious (@gregariousmusic) and his smooth, more vocal edit of The Cool Kids' (@thecoolkids) track "Gr8ful" (feat. Joyce Wrice).

Read our feature at https://www.stereofox.com/the-cool-kids-feat-joycewrice-gr8ful-gregarious-just-joyce-edit

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The Cool Kids - Gr8ful (feat. Joyce Wrice)/ GREGarious 'JustJoyce' Edit

I came up in the Music (Business) where there were rules and guidelines to the way things were done. It never made sense to me. I felt like you can own your own studio,make your own records and put them out how & when you want and even shoot your own videos. I'm soooo happy to finally be in that place now. I hope you enjoy the music i'm putting out now as much as i'm enjoying making it. Welcome to my Independence!!!! Check it Out. http://www.djjazzyjeff.com

Midnight Escapade feat. Aaron Camper

DJ Jazzy Jeff