Archive for December, 2008
The things that we couldn’t stop watching, listening to, reading, and thinking about…
Ok.. so that was more than ten. 2008. It was a helluva year…
“Brilliant musician are well known for bold thinking and expressing themselves through their compositions and writings. Duke Ellington was no exception and this compilation of quotes pays tribute to some of the philosophical and idealogical quotes from one of the twentieth centuries greatest composers.”
“By and large, Jazz has always been like the kind of a man that you wouldn’t want your daughter to associate with.”
In honor of the rumored return of soul singer D’Angelo, here is the classic “Left and Right,” featuring Method Man and Redman. This track is something serious. Where else can you hear Method Man ask the eternal question, Who’s got the biggest ass in the house?
Check Jay’s remix of this dubbed out, dancehall track from Santogold.
Also, Flight of the Conchords have released the first episode of season two online. Check it here. Best episode ever?
Hard to believe it has been almost ten years since Rawkus Records was the name of the game in hip hop, when they dropped the classic Soundbombing series. Here is to the 9, to the new year, the future, and to you…
10 Deep NYC and Dj Benzi give us a brand new, FREE mixtape featuring the likes of Common, Mark Ronson, Wale, Kid Cudi, Kidz in the Hall, Kid Sister, Santogold, a few Diplo remixes, and more….
Fatboy Slim’s new project, The Brighton Port Authority, brings together a wide array of artists to collaborate on a a different style of dance music.
“The BPA was created by Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) in collaboration with David Byrne, Dizzee Rascal, Emmy The Great, Iggy Pop, Pete York, Jack Penate, Jamie T, Martha Wainwright, Conan, Olly Hite, Lateef, Ashley Beedle, Simon Thornton, Thomas Gandey, and Justin Robertson.”
Band Of Horses are a classic example of simple, emotional, American songwriting.
“What I’m really happy about with the record is that I didn’t over-think any of it,” he notes. “Like, if the song was trying to get written it was just trying to get written. Really, if the songs are there, just don’t worry about it, just try to finish ’em and let’s go to the studio and put ’em down.”
Katalyst’s own Dj Eric McCann spinning hip hop/soul tonight at Brew’s X-Mas Party VicPark. Get ready for an eclectic mix featuring live samping, dusty fingers, and crates of vinyl!! Great people, great music, great night…
7:30 Pm- Brew Vic Park- 638 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
