On the show this time it’s the Gothenburg hush of our favorite quiet-beard - José González. His album “Local Valley” is available on Mute Records and Bandcamp.

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SILK CHRONIC - Shame

When my baby gets back gonna love her just right
Put her in my arms and hold her tight
I won't fuss and I won't fight
When my baby gets back gonna love her just right

Lips like roses on my skin
Makin it easy to let her in
And love is a light that floats on the wind
Like her rose petal lips on my skin

My hearts on fire when I taste her wine
Black water hair it smells so fine
When I'm in her arms the suns always on the rise
And my hearts on fire when I taste her wine

Gonna take her to the water and jump right in
Roll like the waves that kiss the wind
When letting go is the same as Letting In
I take her to the water and jump right in


photo credit: Matt Jenner

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Letting In (Prod. by NoMBe)

We Almost Lost Detroit Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson

This track delves into the Free Trade vs. Protectionist debate, featuring soundbites from two individuals who I feel perfectly embody each side of this debate, namely the late economist Milton Friedman (Free Trade) and President Donald Trump (Protectionist).  The song is set up as a rap battle between a supporter of free trade and a supporter of protectionism.  This was a very fun track to write, particularly because of how timely this issue is in terms of its economic and political relevance.  Each side rigorously puts forth arguments supporting each position, as well as attacking the position of the other side.  For example, the free trade rapper references that trade is a positive-sum game and points out misunderstandings about the trade deficit, while the protectionist rapper references the infant industry argument, the national defense argument, and the outsourcing argument for protectionism.  One of the most popular tracks off of HipHoponomics Vol. 2 in terms of plays on SoundCloud, largely in part due to George Mason University economist Tyler Cowen (86,000 Twitter followers) retweeting the song as well as other economists, international trade lawyers, and trade journalists.

The Battle for Trade

What would it sound like for Disco Terrorist to DJ a wedding?  Well, I had to find out so I played a sunset set at my own wedding!  I wanted to have a very accessible set for our guests who don’t normally listen to electronic music but I still wanted it to be bangin for all my friends who do.  This is my idea of sweet wedding music!  My Bride even dropped a track(Latch!).  Huge Shout out to Drop Theory and The Gaff for making our wedding music off the hook!!  You can feel the love of the day in this mixxx!!  Track list below-

1.	Late Night Tuff Guy – Nobody
2.	Jim Sharp - Praise you
3.	FKJ – Be thankful Remix
4.	Sivuca – Aint no Sunshine
5.	Shaka Loves you – Try it out
6.	X ray ted – Eye know –
7.	X Ray Ted Vs Steely Dan - Mild Wild Peg (Disco Terrorist Bootleg)
8.	Chic – Good times (Hangover Boss Remix) 
9.	Berry Juice – Train Walking
10.	Dr Packer – Kiss from my Prince
11.	LNTG - Do I believe in God?
12.	Prince – When Doves Cry
13.	Scotty Boy – Erotic City
14.	Me and my toothbrush – Drop That 
15.	Daft Punk – Get lucky 
16.	Turkuaz – If I ever fall asleep 
17.	Disclosure – Latch
18.	Gigamesh – Groove is in the heart
19.	Zhu – Moves like Ms Jackson
20.	Gigamesh – Once in a Lifetime

SUNSET LOVE DISCO

John butler trio - ocean

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib visit the desks of NPR's D.C. office for a live-instrumental hip-hop session of top-shelf quality.

00:41 · Education
02:10 · Gat Damn
04:39 · Soul Right
07:49 · Freestyle Shit

Mastered for smooth, seamless playback at your Friday grill-out or Sunday cruise.

Originally published 06 December 2019 at https://www.npr.org/2019/12/06/784794979/freddie-gibbs-and-madlib-tiny-desk-concert

Looking for more? Check out the Tiny Desk concerts from Common and Rakim.

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Sunset Rollercoaster - My Jinji (slowed + Reverb)

MAT. McHUGH & THE SEPERATISTA SOUNDSYSTEM

LIVE FROM RANDOM HALL

It’s pretty ambitious to consider recording a live album of a band that has only played a dozen shows. Capturing the essence of a live performance has managed to elude many, more seasoned acts. Mat. McHugh & The Seperatista Soundsystem have provided a glaring exception to this rule with their brand new LIVE FROM RANDOM HALL release. 

To be fair Mat. has known and played with the other members of that trio for years. Ian Pritchett (on bass) has produced every album Mat. has been involved with in the last decade and Paul Derricoot (on drums) has been a musical foil since playing on Mat’s 2008 album SEPERATISTA.

The sound of LIVE FROM RANDOM HALL is raw, soulful and real. Influenced by a broad range of genres from Hip Hop to Dub to Punk Rock. The album is a testament to the power of live music and puts forward the importance of the connection between performer and crowd.

Recorded in January 2013 across a run of summer shows in Australia,  the album features songs from Mat. McHugh’s recent LOVE COME SAVE ME LP, songs that span his prolific career as one of Australia’s most respected songwriters, as well as a mash-up of the Clash and Beats International’s Guns of Brixton/ Dub Be Good To Me. 

If this is what the band sounds like after a handful of shows the future is an exciting prospect.

LIVE FROM RANDOM HALL will be available digitally on Die Boredom / Controlled Substance Sound Labs in Australia starting June 4, 2013.

Touring July, August, September 2013, with dates and venues to be announced.

TRACK LISTING
01.	Strange Days
02.	Brand New Broken Heart
03.	By The Sea
04.	Guns of Brixton / Dub Be Good – The Clash/ Beats International
05.	Famous Aimless
06.	Love Come Save Me – Love Come Save Me
07.	Blackbird
08.	Darling, This Scene Must End
09.	Go Don’t Stop / Is this Love
10.	La Mar


MAT McHUGH - Love Come Save Me (live at Random Hall)

The Burren - Ben Howard

Email: gregory.caskey@gmail.com
Former Economics Teacher at Delaware Military Academy (2013-2018), now pursuing PhD in Economics. 

The economic way of thinking is a powerful tool, and I like to rap about that.

M.C. Caskey's 2nd album "HipHoponomics Vol 2: The Man, The Myth, Adam Smith" dropped on May 5th, 2017.

Album Artwork done by Tom Caskey.  
Album cover concept by Tom Caskey and M.C. Caskey.

The Battle for Trade

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