Laid Back Sunday # 3

Credits goes to Amy Sherald for the painting

Sometimes a song can represent a certain souvenir. The 1st segment of this post brings me back some good memories. They remind me of the snowy days when I was living in Whistler BC. Maybe because it's pure backpacker hiphop but also because Whistler is such a mellow city that music with this kind of vibe really goes with the lifestyle going on over there.

There might be an other reason why I'll be posting some Hilltop Hoods today. Given the fact they are an Australian group, Whistler is filled with Australians. If you've been there before you'll understand what I'm saying. It's almost half Canadians half Australians, so I didn't really have a choice to learn a bit about their music... and drinking habits. Crazy Aussies ahahah

Hilltop Hoods - Recapturing The Vibe
Hilltop Hoods - Nosebleed Section

These songs are classics from this group but you should take some time to look at their other stuff if you dig the vibe.



On an other note, I would like to introduce a group that I had the chance to discover with the help of our magical ATV email inbox. Usually, I rarely post anything that comes in our inbox because most of the stuff we get are mashups and fucking pop remixes of some lady gaga song or some remix of a song that got already remixed 20 times. BUT, from time to time you get something descent. When I find that good stuff I don't really care if your well known or not, I'll post it because I love to support amateur talents. That's how we do it.

The group featured here today is more then descent. These guys are from Iceland and to be straight to the point : they produce some quality hip hop. Let me introduce you to Original Melody.

I guess the fact that they are from Iceland got me a bit curious on how their hip hop would sound like. After hearing the 1st tracks I was pretty astonished by the quality of the material, but when I learned their producer has made beats for acts such as : Chino XL, Shawn Jackson, Blu, everything started to become a bit clearer. Each song has a really different style from one to an other. I think the song I'm sharing today will give you a really good idea of their Icelandic sound. These guys have some crazy flow.

Original Melody - Long Time Coming

Their album called "Back & Fourth" will be out on October 1st. They will also release a music video right before the album release so make sure to check that out. Support the real hip hop, ya-dig.

This here, is an other track off their album. As you can see, a very original/funny sample was used for this beat but it fits in perfectly with their style.



hope you enjoyed this laid back sunday, see you next time

-cal

Bibio, fo sho

Credits goes to David MacDowell for the illustration

keepin it short,

Today's post is featuring Bibio, British music producer. He's well reputed for his experimental/lounge vibe. Cool music, I love to play the album(The Apple and The Truth) when I need to relax. Definitely worth your time.
Bibio - The Apple And The Tooth
Bibio - Palm Of Your Wave (Bibio Remix)

And as a random addition here's a track off The Chronic.
Dre n' Snoop. you know the deal, great f u c k i n g song



Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - Fuck Wit Dre Day

keep it classy

-cal

heavy wood

Greatly enjoyed Cal's video of Noisia yesterday, so I've decided to follow the trend. 

First off, here's a new clip of Roots Manuva's new song "It's on". The video is interesting in itself and that Mickey Mouse eared girl kind of disturbs me. Directed by Ben Newman and supposedly co-produced by Toddla T. This wouldn't surprise me since the song has his style.



Roots Manuva - It's On

Roots Manuva - Let The Spirit

Roots Manuva - Let The Spirit (Ross Orton & Toddla T Remix)

Roots Manuva - Let The Spirit (Hot Chip Remix)

 While we at this, check out this clip of Seanie T - Rap/War Revolution off his forthcoming album "Scribes of a Versitillian". If you're enjoying this type of music as much as I am, check out more stuff here.




To finish this up nicely, here's 77Klash's clip of "Asphalt Jungle". When Trouble & Bass come together, it has been said you can feel the bass bubbling in your stomach, groins and heart. AC Slater and Drop the Lime come together on this one and murder the bassline, actually the whole song. Add Brooklyn's own 77Klash and you got yourself an experience of pleasureful delights.



77Klash  - Asphalt Jungle

That's all for you fiends. The next few posts I'll be doing will be heading back into that electro/house/tech/dub area. Hope you'll be ready for it.

-B

Noisia x KRS-One

Credits goes to Russ Mills for the illustration.

I'm not too sure why but this video & song have been off hypem's blogs radar so I thought I had to share this one with you. The song was produced by well known Dutch drum n' bass producer Noisia. It has a long smooth intro but it fits perfectly the video. Don't get bored too quickly, wait until the bass starts, it gets crazy. The song even features a verse from KRS-One. How the fuck did both of em end up working together, I have no idea. It sure is an interesting combination though.

The video itself is NUTS. Produced by a certain guy named Alexander Lehmann. He did this video for his Bachelor of Arts Thesis. Big up.



Noisia & Mayhem - Exodus (featuring KRS-One)


-cal

ambidextrous

First of all, I'd like to apologize for my absence in the weekly posting schedule. I've just started a new job, so my days of jobless blogging overkill are over. This routine will take a bit of getting used to, but I will still try to post at least 2-3 times a week. This week I'll be posting another edition of Canadian Club Crunchers and the feature on OFWGKTA that I promised last week. Anyways, on to the songs.

Justin Martin & Ardalan- Mr Spock

Justin Martin, of Dirtybird Records and, of course, the Martin Brothers, is a fantastic producer out of San Francisco who produces some of the best ghetto booty house out there. Personally, I like to think of his sound as hyphy house, due to its crazy and unique sound, and his Bay Area location, but that's just me. This is a tune that's been getting a lot of love, for obvious reasons. A lot of people have sampled 'Drop it like it's hot", but few have managed to flip it into something this massive. An anthem. Also, no clue on who Ardalan is, but I must tip my hat anyways.

Felix Cartal- Skeleton (BOTNEK remix)

We actually met this Botnek guy randomly in a bar a few weeks ago, and he suggested we check out his stuff. To be honest, I liked it so much that I'll be including his stuff in the next edition of Canadian Club Crunchers. Botnek is originally from Nova Scotia, I believe, and has been living in Montreal for the past little while. His productions are of immeasurable quality, and are dope as hell. I'll give more background and details in the upcoming feature, but regardless, this is definitely quality stuff.

Aidonia & Federation Sound- Glock a Burst (Helicopter)

Philadelphia's famous soundsystem, Federation Sound, released a mixtape with dancehall titan Aidonia a year ago called Bolt Action, which featured the Jamaican deejay going buck wild over a lot of famous rap instrumentals. This was one of the few songs on the mixtape that featured an original beat, and it shreds.

Buenas Noches, my friends.

-Matt

Back To Basics Pt. 5

Cal's jockin' my picture swag. Not a problem though, that burger sure looked meaty... DELICIOUS! Let's keep that hip-hop flowing today. Time for the heavy artillery.

Jay-Z - D'Evils
Off his debut album "Reasonable Doubt" which includes other classics such as "Dead Presidents II" or "Brooklyn's Finest". It's even produced by DJ Premier, fresh.

Sigur Ros Vs. Mobb Deep - Shook (Emancipator Mash Up)
Hey look it's that track I keep asking Cal for since I lost the music on my iPod! Naturally mash ups don't often surface on the blog, but with something so legit and well put together you truly can't pass it up.

Krs-One & Buckshot Ft. Melanie Fiona And Naledge - Past Present Future
Really mellow and laidback beat, simply loving it. But then again, when you've got 9th Wonder producing the track you can rarely go wrong. This one's off "Survival Skills", Krs-One and Buckshot deliver.

Blvd. Mosse - Earthquakes From Da Garden
Borderline jazzy hip-hop vibe. Honestly don't know much about these guys except they were discovered by Trenton legend, Tony D. Definitely worth the listen. Respect Cocaine Blunts.

MathMadix - California
If Katy Perry can show some love for Cali, then these guys are fucking its brains out. In a weirdly erotic way though, whatever, you get the point. More on this crew and especially Knoc-Turn'Al shortly.

Goodnight mofos, it's stupid sunny outside and I need to go sleep.

-B

Travis Barker x The Cool Kids

Just droppin a lil something so you can be on top of things. Travis Barker has been hanging out with a lot of rappers and emcees for the past years. Most of them were mainstream peeps like Soulja Boy (fuck soulja boy), but this time he did a collabo with The Cool Kids. Pretty interesting, take a look. It doesn't sound like a recorded drum so don't expect it to be a live performance. He probably produced the drums/bassline for the beat instead of just playing over like he usually does.



Travis Barker Ft. The Cool Kids - Jump Down

hasta la proxima

-cal