Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
The Rurals frontman Andy Compton has joined forces with Julie Monnin aka Ladybird and together as L.A.M.P they’re bringing us the fresh as daisies track “Springtime”. While listening to this right away you’ll notice the wide range of influences, from Jazz Funk, Classic R&B, Neo Soul and a sprinkling of Reggae. The duo are gearing up to release their forthcoming debut release Shades of Green LP on June 2th via Peng Records. Peace. Continue reading “l.a.m.p // springtime”
Just ahead of the much anticipated Mad Decent Block Party coming to Los Angeles next week, Diplo (co-label head) presents a mind boggling Major Lazer mix. Hosted by Walshy Fire, this is a 62-track experience showcasing talent by Vybz Kartel, Mr. Vegas, Busy Signal and a host of others. Download it now! Peace. Continue reading “major lazer // carnival 2012 mix”
One thing for certain Philadelphia’s native son Diplo serves up some of the nastiest beats in musicdom. Straight up no frontin’. Case in point, the track, “Barely Standing,” featuring Datsik and Sabi is like a siren call to the dance floor. Get loose with this one and let the music move you! You got cop this one and five more freshily funkily Diplo tracks on the bodacious Express Yourself EP available on iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “diplo // barely standing (ft. datsik & sabi)”
At times an artist’s true beauty isn’t fully experiences within the album format. And obviously that is one of the reasons why attending concerts, and witnessing live performances can be so amazing; at times even magical. Take Selah Sue for instance. I’ve listened to her album and its a good LP, but in many instances it sounds too strained and controlled. She doesn’t sound free to fly. Not so with her live work, which allows her true self to shine bright, and let’s listeners know that this unlikely songstress is very capable of making a believer out of any naysayer. I’ve posted two excellent examples so you can witness for yourself this young woman’s raw beauty and passion for the songs she embodies and brings to life. First up is “Summertime” which is taken from her self-titled LP Selah Sue. The second selection is a cover of Erykah Badu’s song “Appletree”. Both of these are stand out performances and I hope you enjoy them too. Peace.
Selah Sue LIVE: Summertime, Bring Me Joy from Raj Scheijen on Vimeo.