The UK’s Garage House DJs/production duo Disclosure just released a new video off their 2013 debut album Settle called “Grab Her”. The video is a play on the movie Office Space and the TV show The Office, with a lot of surreal, and absurd visuals. Supposedly there is a J Dilla sample, the vocal snippet possibly from Slum Village’s “The Look of Love” off Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1) . Can you hear it? The duo often credits J Dilla as inspiration for their production. They did a mix …
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Japanese musical instrument manufacturer Roland recently revealed a teaser video for a new piece of equipment called the AIRA. Roland has not said much about AIRA, only hinting that it’s the “next step.” Recently leaked images thanks to Attack Magazine reveal the AIRA’s layout to have a familiar layout to the iconic TR-808 drum machine, with a black and green chassis, green and orange lit up button controls. NAMM and other music trade shows are coming up, so we should expect to hear more detail from …
The duo 7 Days of Funk ( Dâm Funk & Snoopzilla) just released another music video for a single called “I’ll Be There 4U” off their self titled album 7 Days of Funk. This track is on the funk seduction tip. For more info on this project check out the previous TMG post on 7 Days of Funk. 7 Days of Funk – Dâm Funk & Snoopzilla “I’ll Be There 4U” Music Video …
Actor, rapper and overall polymath Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino (CG) released the follow up to his debut Camp (2012), with because the internet on December 6, 2013. The aptly named album title reflects the influences the internet plays on the popular culture and in peoples’ every day lives. The internet for one has played an important role in birthing Donald’s rapper alter ego Childish Gambino, so it’s only right that it reflects in his songs. CG lyrics on because the internet moves beyond the witty …
Today January 14, 2014 is the born day of two legends in Hip-Hop . The self proclaimed G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time), self reinventing, Queens Emcee LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James) turns 46. And the masterful storyteller Emcee, jewelry clad, London born, Bronx raised, MC Ricky D aka The Ruler aka Slick Rick turns 49. Both came up through the old school and golden era of Hip-Hop, contributing much to the lyrical styles and visual aspects of Hip-Hop. …
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