moderat + ll = npr’s first listen
Monkytown Records partners with NPR to present Moderat’s new album, II, in its entirety via their “First Listen” series. Continue reading “moderat + || = npr’s first listen”
dena /// mixtape (free download)
If you need a reason to get wit’ this… well try this on for size… it’s hump-day mothafucka’! Forgive my potty mouth but I’m feeling rowdy as hell today and DENA has compiled the perfect mixtape to get you happily on your way to a glorious weekend. Rock wit’ it. Peace. Continue reading “dena /// mixtape (free download)”
lilli at klaus // falling et growing
sorry if i’m late in discovering the berlin-based pablo decoder, but with his latest release, “falling et growing” i am getting up to speed. word is he’s working on a live project (as a duo with the talented partner in sound-crime lohtta) ‘lili et klause‘ from which this track is taken. you’ll love this track for its space odyssey free-fall appeal, it manages to be both tranquil and rhythmically cool all at the same time. you want more? then check out lili et klaus on soundcloud. peace. Continue reading “lilli at klaus // falling et growing”
dena // cash, diamond rings, swimming pools
Born and raised in Bulgaria. DENA is the nouveau Hip Hop global flavored project of Berlin-based songwriter and vocalist Denitza Todorova. It sounds (and looks) like she’s set to make a big splash, everywhere. Initially, DENA’s style reminded me of the Beastie Boys meets M.I.A. with a smidgin of Santigold tossed in just to keep things interestingly relevant. I love the way she attacks the mic with faux bravado without pretentiousness, while still maintaining her integrity and originality. This is authentic and fun inducing Hip Hop. Remember, the way it used to be. Let me know what you think. Peace. Continue reading “dena // cash, diamond rings, swimming pools”
Daniel Bortz // Rescue Me
It is always a good when time when Daniel Bortz is spinning the wheels of steel and mixing it up. Check out his Heal The World EP out now via Berlin-based Suol Records. And although the whole EP is sweet the last track “Rescue Me” takes you there. I have a feeling you’ll like it, so crank it and let it do what it do. Peace. Continue reading “Daniel Bortz // Rescue Me”