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Awaits

By now, you have probably heard that Shad is the new host of CBC's "Q" radio program. MOST EXCELLENT NEWS!!!
We were supposed to announce the appointment of the new host/old prince live on air tomorrow, but the Globe & Mail leaked the story last night. Here's a since-spoiled announcement I put together over the instrumental for Shad's "A Good Name" off his TSOL album. Listen and pretend you didn't log onto the internet in the past 14 hours.

Celebration still in order, though. Join K-Os, The Arkells, and myself on 'Q' Thursday on CBC Radio One at 10AM/10PM local time. 

Hear more of Shad's work here on Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/shadk), on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/flying-colours/id694416156), or on Bandcamp (http://shadk.bandcamp.com/album/the-spring-up)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/cbc-picks-rapper-shad-as-new-host-of-q/article23402218/)

Shad 'Q' Announcement Skratch Intro

Another selection from my project with the Afiara Quartet entitled "Spin Cycle". This project was produced in late 2014-early 2015 in collaboration with 4 Canadian composers (Laura Silberberg, Dinuk Wijeratne, Kevin Lau, Rob Teehan). Here's how it worked:

Phase 1: 4 composers wrote 4 original pieces for the Afiara String Quartet. Pieces were recorded.

Phase 2: Skratch Bastid remixed each of the pieces, using select parts that were replayed by the string quartet, sampled, and scratched.

Phase 3: The 4 composers remixed the remixes by writing new pieces based on the remix. Skratch Bastid & Afiara Quartet performed these pieces live and recorded them.

This track is Phase 3 of Kevin Lau's piece, titled "Second Wind", recorded live at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. We will be working on another phase of this piece for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's 2016 season!

Check out our feature pieces and interview (30 mins) on CBC Radio's "Q": www.cbc.ca/radio/q/schedule-fo…d-strings-1.3068985

Available via purchase link below the Soundcloud waveform.

We premiered the project May 23rd at the 21c Music Festival at Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music in Koerner Hall.

For more on the artists, visit:
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Skratch Bastid & Afiara Quartet - Spin Cycle: "Second Wind"

The third single from Coin Banks follow-up EP 'TAILS' 
Mixed by Thomas Le Vexier (ATOM)
Recorded by Lewis Ryan
Mastered by Damien Bolo for Spectrum Studios
Artwork by Jennalee Auclair
Available at www.coinbanks.bandcamp.com
Available on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/album/tails-ep/id917063166
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Music Video

CURSIVE feat Apani B, Atom, The Ruby Horns and Produced by Shingo Suzuki



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SATURDAY NIGH SPECIAL

JNTHN STEIN ft. Brasstracks - Dreaming At The Funktion (Skratch Bastid Biggie Edit)

To celebrate International Surfing Day 2016 & the summer solstice, Chemistry Surfboards and People Under The Stairs have teamed up to drop a little exclusive 4 song EP for ya... (SHARE IT!) 

Track 1 : Triple Digits by People Under The Stairs 
Track 2 : I Can by Jason Bennett
Track 3 : Buckets by Thes One
Track 4 : Bless You by Jason Bennett

TRIPLE DIGITS EP (Chemistry Surfboards x People Under The Stairs)

Summertime. #BastidsBBQ season in full effect.
Produced by Skratch Bastid. Vocals by Shad. Bass by Devon James.
Come join Skratch Bastid and special guests and the following Bastid's BBQs:
July 2nd - Muskoka, ON  f/ K-Os + guests (@ Muskoka Wharf)
July 17th - Toronto, ON - f/ DJ Jazzy Jeff + guests (@ Honest Ed's)
July 23rd - Ottawa, ON - f/ Just Blaze + guests (@ TD Place)
More info & tickets: http://www.skratchbastid.com/bastidsbbq

Catch Shad LIVE this weekend:
June 24th - Toronto, ON (Mod Club)
June 25th - London, ON (London Music Hall)
More info & tickets: https://www.facebook.com/shadk/events/

Limoncello ft. Shad

From the new LP "The 13th Floor" - out September 9, 2016 on Alpha Pup

Universally acknowledged as some of the most skilled scratch DJs in the world, turntable legends the Invisibl Skratch Piklz are releasing their first ever full-length album: 'The 13th Floor.'

After nearly 16 years apart, original members Qbert, Shortkut, and D-Styles have come together again to record 'The 13th Floor.' Composed with a heavy jazz sound in mind, the roughly 35-minute LP is an amazing homage to what true DJing is – and the perfect embodiment of the iconic Invisibl Skratch Piklz sound.

Recorded using three DJ mixers and three turntables, the album showcases the trio’s deft skills and inspired talent, and displays how they have progressed and perfected their sound all while pushing the art of turntablism into brave new dimensions.

'The 13th Floor' deftly blends the abstract artistry of scratching with undeniable musicality: lush synths, warm horns, solid basslines, and fat vibes. It’s easy to feel “Fresh Out of FVCKS” – a track that creeps up the keys and slowly shoves its way in. “Kenny G’s Perm” is surprisingly relaxed, a mellow and sludge-covered jam. From the aggressive roughness of “Polka Fist Pump” to the thick sound of “The Freestyle Fanatic,” the LP flips, knocks, twists, and finds truth on the turntables.

Fusing elements of jazz, rock and hip hop, the album demonstrates true artistry, creative composition, and masterful turntablism. 'The 13th Floor' solidifies that no matter how much time has passed, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz are still among the most innovative musicians in the world.

About the Invisibl Skratch Piklz:

In 1989, three incredible DJs in the San Francisco Bay Area – DJ Qbert, DJ Apollo and Mix Master Mike – formed a crew called the Invisibl Skratch Piklz. As a crew, the guys took the idea of DJing to new heights by utilizing the turntable as a full-blown instrument and thinking of themselves beyond just DJs – together, they were a unit. Armed with turntablist skills unmatched by any in the world, the Invisible Skratch Piklz developed their style and technicality to become the first ever all-DJ group.

As the Invisibl Skratch Piklz progressed, new members joined – most notoriously being A-Trak, Shortkut, Yogafrog, and D-Styles. Together, they were unstoppable. They traveled the world, won competitions, demolished their competitors – and they paved the way for other turntablist groups such as the Executioners and Beat Junkies. Following a run that lasted more than a decade, the Invisibl Skratch Piklz performed their last show as a group in 2000 at Skratchcon in San Francisco.

Qbert and D-Styles reunited for a historic reunion performance at Low End Theory San Francisco in 2011. With the addition of Shortkut, the trio of Invisibl Skratch Piklz will be embarking on their first tour together since 2000 in support of their new album, 'The 13th Floor.'

The 13th Floor

Invisibl Skratch Piklz "Kenny G's Perm"

Cutty Ranks' "Limb By Limb" Acapella over Cam'ron &amp; Vado's "Speakin' Tungs" jumpoff chopped up inna dancehall stylee. Artwork by Rhek (http://www.sharksandhammers.com)
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Limb by Tung (Cosmo Baker & Skratch Bastid's Harlem meets Jamaica mix)

People Under The Stairs "Drinking and Jivin'"
Available now on all platforms. From the forthcoming 12th album.

Drinking and Jivin'

Happy Birthday Jigga
Follow up My fams!!
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Ticklish
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Uki
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Jay-Z - Lucifer(Uki x Ticklish x Skratch Bastid Remix)

Resonate Remixed

Remember the Children (Flamingosis Remix)

"Out Of My Head"
Produced by Skratch Bastid

The Spring Up is the result of fortunate timing, grapefruit Perrier, a shared high school obsession with Outkast's Aquemeni, and a couple of sessions at Skratch Bastid's Toronto studio this April. The 5 track collection marks a moment in time for the pair; embodying the spirit of Spring and also serving as a sort of prelude to Shad's upcoming full-length, to which Skratch Bastid also contributes. The collection features a production assist from DJ Jazzy Jeff, and a turn on the mic from compatriot Cadence Weapon.

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Shad & Skratch Bastid - "Outta My Head"

"Clappin'"
Produced by Skratch Bastid

The Spring Up is the result of fortunate timing, grapefruit Perrier, a shared high school obsession with Outkast's Aquemeni, and a couple of sessions at Skratch Bastid's Toronto studio this April. The 5 track collection marks a moment in time for the pair; embodying the spirit of Spring and also serving as a sort of prelude to Shad's upcoming full-length, to which Skratch Bastid also contributes. The collection features a production assist from DJ Jazzy Jeff, and a turn on the mic from compatriot Cadence Weapon.

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Shad & Skratch Bastid - "Clappin'"

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Limoncello ft. Shad

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