Tenth Gate _ November 2016

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)

from the mello music group album "Persona" coming out 3/10.
prod. Oddisee | vocals: Oddisee & Phonte hook: Tamisha Waden | art: Oliver Barrett

If the soul of hip-hop belongs to the culture, the skeleton belongs to the independent label. From Sugar Hill to Def Jam, Tommy Boy to Rawkus, Fondle Em to Def Jux, the genre’s best music has been birthed by imprints that brazenly defy the status quo, those who champion fearless artists and always prize quality over commerce.
 
For the last eight years, Mello Music Group has lived by that ethos. If you’re reading these words, you’re inevitably well aware of its ascendance and growing legacy. But more importantly, you know the artists—those singular voices channeling the spirits of the past and spitting premonitions of the future. Boom-bap at its best: evolving and expanding the art form, capturing stories of the struggle, upholding the tradition, and keeping the crooked honest.
 
Persona unveils the murderer’s row that is the Mello roster of 2015. Oddisee, Apollo Brown, yU, L'Orange, Red Pill, Open Mike Eagle, Rapper Big Pooh, Quelle Chris. The stars of the present teamed with timeless innovators like Phonte (Little Brother), Blockhead, Ras Kass, Gift of Gab (Blackalicious), Oh No, Masta Ace, and Bilal Salaam. The result is something that binds current greats with the pioneers who paved the asphalt. It’s both a historical moment and hard as hell.
 
If most compilations are nothing more than a loosely thrown together collection of songs, Persona boasts meticulous focus. These aren’t spare tracks, they’re potent messages and poisonous darts. “Requiem” finds Phonte and Oddisee indicting American racism and Xenophobia with fury and precision. On “Homicide,” yU and Nottz leave blood dripping all over the canvas. There’s “Celebrity Reduction Prayer,” where Open Mike Eagle lampoons fundamentalists and religious zealots over Oddisee’s warm Stevie Wonder keyboards.
 
But there’s ultimately no need to do the track-by-track breakdown. This is an anthology in the most traditional well-curated sense. Turn here if you want to find the best hip-hop artists of their generation in raw and unfiltered form. The bars are brimstone; the beats force your neck to swivel. Through all the discontent, rays of hope begin to emerge. If you remember the feeling you got when you first heard Soundbombing, stop searching. The slang has changed, the style remains indelible, the latest personas have emerged. The new sound is here.



Requiem (feat. Oddisee & Phonte)

Figub Brazlevic - 01 - From Ghettos To Galaxies Ft. Bluestaeb & Noritsu

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Figub Brazlevic - 01 - From Ghettos To Galaxies Ft. Bluestaeb & Noritsu

Figub Brazlevic - 09 - Do Ya Thang! (Whateva It Is)

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EXPEDITion Vol.1 - From Ghettos To Galaxies

Do Ya Thang!

Figub Brazlevic - 09 - Do Ya Thang! (Whateva It Is)

Vol. 3 in The Reinvention of "The Cool" series by hip-hop artist Jared Wesley

Artwork designed by Deyayend Graphics

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download/pg3phbgs81p8aip/Vol_3.zip

Website: http://www.jaredwes.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejaredwesley

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejaredwesley/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlryvKu2uAE

...Vol. 3 Download

The Wind Blows

original by @alphatmu - doubts

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https://twitter.com/NY3QUILL

DOWNLOAD

atu - doubts - remake

Can’t tell if it’s for your ears or your nose, #Available on all streaming platforms

Drugs (Ivory) Prod. ARwwae

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/ekalibeats
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ekalimusic
Spotify: www.play.spotify.com/artist/0Y0QSi6lz1bPik5Ffjr8sd

@gravez
@denzelcurryph
@yungsimmie
@robbbanks

Art by @abstractyouth

Buy Denzel's record:

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/nostalgic-64/id695331754

shouts @promnitebeats !!!! & @akasiroj for the inspo

Free Download

Denzel Curry - Threatz (Ekali & Gravez Remix)

Track Produced by : Shine Sinatra

Image by : Sen M Floyd 
   
Loaf Muzik 2015

 Live From The Dungeon 

Shinobi Warz feat. Shadow The Great (Prod by Shine Sinatra)

Pre-Order: https://jakartarecords-label.bandcamp.com/album/black-music
The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE594s_15CE
the artist: @olivierdaysoul
 
Olivier is no rookie to music. The artist formerly known as Olivier Daysoul has toured the world as part of Oddisee's band and worked with more then one of your favorite producers, be it Hudson Mohawke, Bibio, C2C, Onra or Oddisee. Now he lives in Berlin and decided it's time for his own music, no compromises. His upcoming "Black Music" EP on Jakarta was entirely produced by him, 90% of the instruments were played by him. Time for a new chapter, time for a new name. Get familiar.

www.facebook.com/ROADTOSAINTLOUIS
www.olivierstlouis.net

Olivier St. Louis - Ain't Cool (The artist formerly known as Olivier Daysoul)

Cover Mashup of Drake's 'Hotline Bling' and D.R.A.M's 'Cha Cha'

Follow raaginder at: 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/raaginder
Twitter: @raaginder
Instagram: @raaginder


Hotline Bling/Cha Cha (Cover) - raaginder

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▶ @XXX
▶ @YourSecret
▶ @Future

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Canteen

Name Your Price

Feverkin - Canteen

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▶ @YourSecret
▶ @Future

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Hamārā

Whispa - Hamārā

Premiere courtesy of Earmilk http://earmilk.com/2015/11/17/isaac-castor-and-static-the-mcs-latest-track-is-grimy/

Grimy feat. Static The MC (Prod. Arjun Singh)

download/play

one day

(Prod. by @itskeyzbaby)

2 things...1. I know you guys have been waiting for something new. and 2. I just sold out my very first headline show in London. So I wanted to release this for you guys. Thank you guys for your support and please know i'm working super hard on this new project for you.

Elhae

PRE-ORDER: http://goo.gl/jy4Cjn

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-ulQBGc8w

Tek & Figub
3 Wonderers
"The Everyday Headnod" LP

Produced by Radsch
Co -Produced by Figub Brazlevic
Master by Figub Brazlevic
Lyrics by Teknical Development
Additional Background Vocals by Noritsu
Video shot & edited by Woodfilm
Oldschool Future Tribe & Vindig Records


Vinyl Digital Exclusive: Limited Deluxe Edition housed in a Gatefold Cover! Includes all Lyrics by Teknical Development!

TEK & FIGUB - THE EVERYDAY HEADNOD LP 
 
Shorty before Back To The Boom, there was The Everyday Headnod...
An album produced by Figub Brazlevic, and written by Teknical Development.IS.

With no structure to the creative process, this LP is a prime example of exercising the moment. Something from nothing, a meeting of styles, a variation of creative skills. The Everyday Headnod, another art of expression, another journey with Tek and Figub. 

During the time of recording, Figub introduces JuJu Rogers and Tek. A song originally sited as a feature matured into a mass collaboration of songs to form the Back To The Boom LP. 7 days later Enter the Man Of Booom...  

Now the loop returns back to the beginning, and we press play on what rested before the Boom dropped. During the lock down period, we would briefly take a listen and understand this LP was still relevant and changing nothing, except to add the contributions of Noritsu, Christmaz, Bad FX, Tesla, Rob Really & Mic Donet. 

The final result now presented is "THE EVERYDAY HEADNOD"!


Produced by Figub Brazlevic
Master by Figub Brazlevic
Lyrics by Teknical Development + feature guests!

The Everyday Headnod

3 Wonderers

Tek & Figub - 10 - 3 Wonderers

Dedicated to those affected by the tragedy in Paris this weekend. 
Wanted to contribute to the healing in a musical way. 
An improvisation.


For Paris

Water your flowers and dance like nobody is watching 

Artist: Jazz Cartier
Album: [TBA 2016]
Artwork: @deaddilly 
Produced by Lantz

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Tenth Gate _ November 2016

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