man, listen!!!

Some time ago I worked for a Berlin based NGO called MICT while running Jakarta Records. During this time I helped organize a recording session in Tunisia with 9 female singers and musicians from Tunisia, Libya & Egypt together with Oddisee and Olof Dreijer of The Knife. "Nouh Al Hamam" by egyptian singer Maryam Saleh is the first leak of the project. You can pre-order the vinyl here. Below you can find the infos for this project....

http://jakartarecords-label.bandcamp.com/album/sawtuha

A little less then three years ago the political situation in many countries of the Arab world changed dramatically. Uprisings started in rural areas of Tunisia and from there spread to various countries in the region. Millions gathered in the streets united by their demand for more democracy, rights and participation in the political process. In most cases the reaction of the governing dictators were relentless and severe towards every form of protests. Violence in the streets of Cairo, Tunis and Bengasi escalated and resulted in the overthrow of the governments in Tunisia, Egypt and Lybia.
A year later a group of female singers and musicians from Tunisia (Nawel Ben Kraiem, Badiaa Bouhrizi, Medusa, Houwaida), Libya (Nada) and Egypt (Donia Massoud, Maryam Saleh, Youssra El Hawary) met in Mohsen Matri Studio in Tunis to sing- against corruption, despotism, patronization and narrow-mindedness. The song with Syrian artist Rasha Rizk was recorded some months later in her political asylum in Cairo. Sudanese/American producer Oddisee and Olof Dreijer of the Swedish pop duo The Knife joined the session, participating in the creation of the musical backdrop as well as the often multi-instrumentalist female singers. For the vinyl edition producers such as Brenk, Blackjoy and Blundetto contributed remix versions of the project.

At the time and still today especially musicians and especially women were and are trapped in a spiral of repression, discrimination and violence. "Sawtuha" (Arabic for "her voice"), the album that is the product of the 2-week session, is a vital encouraging testament of rebellion against the repression of democratic rights, gender inequality, and lack of inclusion. The music is an organic mixture of traditional Arabic music, regional influences and various forms of contemporary Western musical genres. A mixture that may sound contradicting at first but makes total sense once you listen to the music.

The studio session was organized by the Berlin based NGO MICT (Media In Cooperation And Transition) and was funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

www.facebook.com/MaryamSaleh.Official
www.jakartarecords.de
www.mict-international.org

Maryam Saleh - Nouh Al Hamam (Produced by Oddisee)

For years DJ PREMIER has produced some of my favorite records in Hip-Hop. There was a huge catalog of Primo produced songs to choose from and my tribute mix will feature some classic's from his group Gangstarr & much more. Primo has produced for what most of Rap fans would consider to be the best MC's to ever touch a microphone. This mixtape was released on his birthday 3/21/14. Please take a moment to appreciate one of our best...DJ PREMIER

For Booking DJ BONDS: djbonds007@gmail.com

1. Intro – DJ Premier – Deep Concentration
2. Jeru The Damaja – Come Clean
3. Gangstarr – Above the Clouds
4. Jeru The Damaja – Ain’t the Devil Happy
5. Jay Z – D’Evils
6. Gangstarr – JFK to LAX
7. Group Home – Suspended in Time
8. Group Home – Supa Star
9. Biggie - Unbelievable
10. Biggie – Kick in the Door
11. Jeru The Damaja – Da Bitches
12. Gangstarr – ½ & ½ 
13. Rakim – New York
14. Jay Z – A Million 
15. Gangstarr – The Question Remainz
16. Group Home – Livin Proof
17. Jay Z – Friend or For 98’
18. Gangstarr – Here Today and Gone Tomorrow
19. Gangstarr – Mass Appeal
20. Gangstarr – Code of the Streets
21. Gangstarr - DWYCK
22. Gangstarr – Just to Get a Rep
23. Gangstarr – Who’s Gonna Take the Weight
24. Biggie – 10 Crack Commandments
25. Nas – N.Y. State of Mind
26. M.O.P - Brownsville
27. Paula Perry – Extra, Extra Beat
28. KRS-ONE – KRS-ONE Attacks
29. O.C – War Games Beat
30. D’Angelo – Devil’s Pie
31. Royce Da 5’9 – Gorilla Pimp
32. Bahamadia – 3 the Hard Way
33. Royce Da 5’9 – Boom
34. Gangstarr – Ownerz
35. J- Live – Best Part
36. Jeru The Damaja – Jungle Music
37. Gangstarr – Words I Manifest (Remix)

This mix was originally performed live for the Devil's Pie DJ Premier Tribute party on March 21, 2012. 

For Booking DJ BONDS: djbonds007@gmail.com

DJ BONDS DEVIL'S PIE DJ PREMIER TRIBUTE MIX

Brooklyn veteran spit kicker Shabaam Sahdeeq has returned with his fifth studio album, Keepers Of The Lost Art. The relentless lyricist delivers a body of work that puts his lyrical aptitude at the forefront, while placing an emphasis on top shelf production and cuts, courtesy of Ran Reed, Lewis Parker, DJ Dister, DJ Ready Cee and DJ Skizz, to name a few.

What originally started as 40 tracks, 'Keepers Of The Lost Art' was eventually boiled down to 20, reflecting S-Dub's most comprehensive long play release to date. The LP details his motivation to stay in the game and fight for the culture with bars as tough as the mic in his hand. The production runs the gamut from laid back as exemplified by the nostalgic piano chords on the Lewis Parker produced "Walk with the Light," to electrifying, as demonstrated by the DJ Skizz produced street banger "That Dope," which boasts features from Brooklyn's premiere panderer Wais P, and the lyrically sharp Sha Stimuli. And complain no more club deejays, Shabaam has you covered for a dance friendly cut to spin late Friday nights with the DJ Wonder produced "Fall In Line." It's safe to call it a comeback as his rhymes are as polished today, as they were when he made his Rawkus debut in '97 with "Arabian Nights" B/W "Side 2 Side."

Artistically, the album cover reveals a scenario where Hip-Hop's younger generation discovers the cultural keepsakes of yesteryear. From a solid gold boombox, to jewel crusted crowns, drum machines, and outboard gear, S-Dub is here to confront the generational disconnect, as spelled out on the Eric Rico featured "Grown Man Hustle" -- "Some of these young boys consider me a throwback, I birthed your style you need to give me my flow back," spits S-Dub. When explaining the album cover, Shabaam states: "Imagine the world came to an end in an apocalypse and some kids survived in a bunker. Now when the dust settles and the smoke is gone, the kids come out the bunker and discover a treasure chest in an old music store that contains all the elements of Hip-Hop, and started having fun with it." Whether you see it as a time capsule or the last defense of Hip-Hop's watchmen, Keepers Of The Lost Art could be played ten years ago, today, and ten years from now with high praise. 

'Keepers of the Lost Art' includes guest features from the likes of Tragedy Khadafi, REKS, El Gant, Wais P, Sha Stimuli, Skyzoo, F.T., Mic Handz, General DV (DV Alias Khrist), Spit Gemz, and Bekay among others, and becomes available April 22nd via digital download and CD, through Below System.

Tracklist:
01. Keepers Of The Lost Art (prod. by Res Nullius)
02. Conceited Confidence (prod. by Ran Reed)
03. Playing Games (prod. by Lewis Parker)
04. Speak Truth (feat. Reks & Kamala) [prod. by DJ Ready Cee]
05. Walk With the Light (prod. by Lewis Parker)
06. That Dope (feat. Wais P & Sha Stimuli) [prod. by DJ Skizz]
07. Hardbody & Heavy (feat. Half A Brick, EastKoast & DJ Dister) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
08. Tranquilo (prod. by Harry Fraud)
09. Grown Man Hustle (feat. Eric Rico) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
10. The Come Back Kid (feat. Skyzoo and F.T.) [prod. By DJ Skizz]
11. Seasons Change (prod. by Lewis Parker)
12. City of Fame (feat. Mic Handz) [prod. by Teike van Baden]
13. He Who Dares (feat. Lewis Parker) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
14. Fall In Line (prod. by DJ Wonder)
15. O.G. Certified (feat. Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Ready Cee) [prod. by Lewis Parker]
16. Done It All (feat. Bekay) [prod. by DJ Dister]
17. Relax (Remix) [prod. by DJ Dister]
18. Energon 2 (feat. Spit Gemz & DJ Dister) [prod. by One Take]
19. Honor Me Now (Remix) [prod. by Science of Vinyl Villains]
20. U Don’t Want None (feat. General DV) [prod. by Alterbeats]
Bonus Tracks (Digital Only):
21. Cut From a Different Cloth (feat. Hakim) [prod. by Donald Robinson Cole the 3rd] 
22. Do You (prod. by DJ Spinna) 
23. Motion Picture (prod. by DJ Spinna)

Grown Man Hustle (feat. Eric Rico) [prod. by Lewis Parker]

Enjoy the vibe!
Produced by Superior. Mixing &  mastering by Werner Niedermeier (info@wnistudio.co.uk)

PRhyme - Courtesy (Superior Remix)

Heavy

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08 - Nunca Mas (con El Axel)

19.12.2015 - Efinabout loopchopsmix

Sat July 30, 2016
Soul Circle Radio Show #154

For Show #154 we welcomed the talented and multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Parker (Tortoise)!  JP has been a pillar of the Chicago jazz and experimental music scene for decades. With his recent release "The New Breed" a solo debut off International Anthem.  This Record is filled with mad Soul , Funk,Rock,  Jazz & breaks!  For you vinyl heads, this is a must pick up record!!  We were thrilled when JP came through along with his lovely kids, one of them being Ruby Parker who sang on the project as well.  Big ups to brother King Hippo who also came by and laced us with a wicked DJ set!  As always, we love our Chicago fam!  Enjoy this one!

More on Jeff Parker @jeff-parker

More on International Anthem @intlanthem

Featured new music from : Darkhouse Family, Todd Simon, Jordan Rakei, Kaytronik, Loupo & much more



1st Segment - DJ Mza

01 Robot Oxford - Marvel Noir
02 Darkhouse Family - Disco Duck
03 Todd Simon - The World Is A Ghetto
04 Gary Burton - Las Vegas Tango
05 Jordan Rakei - Theta State
06 Jon Bap - Sleep
07 Kendrick Lamar - Untitled 06 | 06.30.2014. feat Cee-lo x Adrian Younge
08 Kaytronik - Do It
09 Swarvy - Peanut Butter and Jelly feat Brian Woolford
10 Sumthin Gunny - Kinsha
11 New Holiday - Maybe So Maybe No 
12 Joe Sample - In All My Wildest Dreams (Alkalino Edit)
13 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Spottie
14. Mecca:83 - Rise - Prayer For Love
15 Melodisinfonie - Garden
16 Loupo - Take You There feat Sarah Dawson
17 Beatspoke feat. Joseph Derteano - Seed of Doubt (Quiet Dawn Remix)
18 Aso - Melody Rain

2nd Segment - King Hippo 

01 Kenny Keys - Everything Must Change
02 Suff Daddy - Piano Joint
03 Ill Sugi - Southern Girl 
04 Swarvy feat Pink Siifu - Breakfast Flowers 
05 Butcher Brown - Last Call// Self Released// 2016
06 Ivan Ave - Free Shit (prod. Mndsgn)
07 Pipe Attack - Straight Foolin'
08 Makaya McCraven - Next Step 
09 The Procussions - Virginia Wolf
10 Sampa The Great - F E M A L E 
11 Tall Black Guy - The Heart of the Town

3rd Segment - Jeff Parker Interview

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Jeff Parker Show #154

• 28 brand new original drum breaks for February 2017
• Original "clean" version recorded through Neve 511 preamps
• New "textured" folder option of all breaks this year
• Textured version for Feb. 2017 from Oto Buscuit resampling process provided by Bullyfinger Lofi service
• 16bit .wav format for sampler and DAW compatibility
• Recorded and processed through analog tape

Febrrary 2017 Demo (prod. @AgentPurpleX

Dj Low Cut is back with old friends on the first single off his second album "Dead End", coming out march 17th. Ruste Juxx and Nutso dropped heavy dynamics lyrics, as usual, on a classic NY style beat Dj Low Cut likes to deliver alongside Dj Nix'on on the scratch hook.
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Rugged Records 2017

Dead End

Lyrical Landslide

DJ Low Cut - Lyrikal Landslide Ft. Ruste Juxx & Nutso

Page One (Prod by Agent Purple X)

Sat 2/25/17
Ian Ewing Show # 170
@ianewingmke

We had the honors in celebrating with our partners for their 2 year anniversary party at Delicious Pizza !  A very festive day indeed that was filled with good music, good people & good vibes all around!  A huge shout out to the Ross brothers, Girl is Tough, Pharcyde, Aso, Lanzo Beats and everyone else for stopping by. 

On this episode, the 25 year old producer & multi-instrumentalist, Ian Ewing (Milwaukee, WI) dazzled us with an amazing DJ Set !  Highly known for his saucy & good hummus musical vibes, this young talent will surely be making his mark if not already!  Be sure to follow Ian and be on the lookout for his debut album.  Lastly, a big shout out to our brother and new SCR member, Jeremy Ian Thomas who did an amazing job on his 1st hosting duties.  What a great addition to SCR squad he is!  We hope you enjoy this one!

1st Segment - Ebo 

Full Playlist:
https://www.soulcircleradio.com/ianewing-show170

2nd Segment - Ian Ewing DJ Set + Interview

Follow Ian Ewing @ianewingmke

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Hosted by: DJ Mza & Crew
www.soulcircleradio.com
Every Sat 12-2p PST

This show is FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. We do not own or claim to own the rights to these tracks.

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Jazz Funk

Soul Circle Radio Show

Ian Ewing Show #170

vinyl link -https://www.fatbeats.com/products/john-robinson-ag-of-ditc-they-watching-ep

AG (DITC) & John Robinson - They Watching EP Produced by Ray West

AG (DITC) & John Robinson is a full circle collaboration that was organically birthed out of a meeting of the minds connected by producer Ray West. The first building session completed with two songs recorded and some great vibes and the rest is Now Story. They Watching is the first installment of a series of Eps from this collective, the music is AG and J.R. telling retrospective stories of their journeys and experience combine with history, social justice, music and much more over Jazz attributed sound beds provided by Ray West.

"They Watching" speaks how living in this advanced state of technology has forced people to surveillance themselves just through every day life from social media to security cameras to Debit and Credit cards etc. Whose Watching?

AG & John Robinson -Build Forever - prod by Ray West

Block Party ($10 lease / $75 exclusive)

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KING YAMIN is a collective formed by two emcees with distinctly different styles and personas, but the same objective..... the upliftment of substantive hip-hop music with an in depth message and a clear goal: The liberation of the chained minds, enslaved mentalities, and shackled perspectives. KING YAMIN doesn’t represent black culture, rap culture, street culture, muslim culture, or agnostic culture....KING YAMIN represents human culture. KING YAMIN isn’t a rap group, nor a song or an album. KING YAMIN is a movement.  Cashus King and Yamin Semali are KING YAMIN.

KING YAMIN feat. Yamin Semali (prod. by Yamin Semali)

Disco solitario / solo album from El Cepe MC

Mi Aire

Kien Soy

First leak from the upcoming Planet Asia album "The Golden Buddha", dropping Jan 19th, 2018 on Brick Records.  

The project was produced entirely by izznyce and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect (who handles the cuts on this song). 

The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs ("Dirty Planet") and Apollo Brown ("Anchovies").  For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for a true solo project that's sure to be considered the next classic in his catalog.

'The Golden Buddha' will be in stores January 19th, 2018 on LP, CD and Digitally.

man, listen!!!

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