Moonlight

Running an independent record label in 2015 is a tricky, (and some would say foolish) task. It is of course, a privilege to be given the responsibility to get an artist's music out into the world, but the label's side of the job is more about spreadsheets and sales ledgers than champagne and cigars. That is why last year's Record Store Day was genuinely one of the most memorable and important days in the life of First Word. We released our first RSD release - Nothing Leaves The House, a project that was dreamt up on RSD 2012, and finally shared two years later. Unlike most records we release, we were able to be there as music fans discovered the record in the shops - an experience that was inspiring, humbling and ever so slightly addictive.

So we were always going to return with part two in 2015, this time with a twist. A year on from the day the trio of Eric Lau, Tall Black Guy and kidkanevil visited Mr Thing's collection to sample his records (where nothing could leave the house), we gathered them at London's Love Vinyl record shop where he had brought one record from his collection for each producer. Their challenge was to make a beat from the individually chosen records: the results massively exceeded our expectations. Originally Mr Thing was going to make a track from something in his collection too, but the three producers decided that he should go through the same process as they would. They picked a record from the racks of the shop (they had to find one he didn't already own first) and his beat was created from that. The result is 4 tracks that truly capture the personalities of each producer, and a record that is born out of a heartfelt love of records - we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it.

We'll be back for round 3 in 2016...

DJ Gilla, April 2015


Solar Coaster For The People - Tall Black Guy

Phonte - Sendin My Love [Explicit] (Prod Stro Elliot)

Decided to put my little spin on this legend of a song / sample.  As I wait for my releases on EMCEE to come out, I'll try to post some remixes and things here that isn't slated for label release when I can, so please check back or follow me on twitter.  

If you dig these sounds, be sure to get my forthcoming Overtones EP on EMCEE Recordings which will be all originals featuring some really amazing artists.

-Mav 

Slum Village - Players (Maverick Soul Remix)

Häzel - Get Dis Money Remix Instrumental - IG : hazeldizzy

So, any producer who’s been making beats for more than 10 years should try this: Search your inbox for “BEATS” and see what pops up. I recently performed such a search and found a batch of my own productions which have long vanished from the sketchy formats they were once stored on. I’m talking floppy disks here. It wouldn’t feel right to just sit on these, so here you go! Peace.

Weldon

Busta & Qtip - Ill Vibe - Jake Milliner Remix

What up my sounclouder's? I hope all is well. It's that time again for another Tall Black Guy Edit.
I haven't posted any new music in a while. I was listening to old beats and found this beat I made in the summer of 2009. I hope you guys enjoy this joint. Let me know your thoughts 

TBG

The track I chose to remix was: The Jackson 5 - ABC 123.
Other Sample Sources: Michael Jackson - "Off the Wall" 
                                            Bootsy Collins - "I Like To Make Love To You"


Tall Black Guy - Shake it Baby ("This That New Jackson 5 Bounce Edit") 92BPM's

Still in 'pursuit' of what defines my music, but lately I've been feelin' more closer to it. Much love to Aaron Terrapin for workin with me on this joint.

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Vices ft. Aaron Terrapin

Remixes and Tings Vol.1 now in full effect!

Remix and Tings Vol.1

Tall Black Guy - Simply Timeless

Dwele - Lady (VINK Rework)

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Solar Coaster For The People - Tall Black Guy

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