Burbschwagger

I have been doing more posts at burbschwagger, so check me out over there, when things are slow on this blog.

Artist We Like: Mayer Hawthorne

Go to any purely, underground hip hop blog and if they don't have this artist, discontinue your readership, Immediately. In the meantime check out, his artistry and then figure out if you want to hear what his music and production sound like. I'm not doing all the work for you. Just like Mayer (in the video) digs at the record store, dig for his sh*t. More exclusives later on.. this video was brought to you by Hip hop Is Read

Hip Hop More Alive in 2010 thx to the web

Three years ago, many consumers were not aware of the internets vast archive and information on new music from artists. In the mainstream music scene, "hip-crap" was being played 24/7 on my local NYC stations , hot 97, 105.1fm (rumors have it payola might be involved). You had big media outlets like MTV and the like, touting artists which, have ties back to their giant viacom empire. 

Meanwhile, all over the US of A hip-hop heads were in a quandry. The more techies of the group never skipped a beat, Foriegn exchange wa forme dove rthe internet. The others waited til the likes of kidz in the hall and drake to realize the internet could actually produce stars and with a distribution model unparallel to anything out there. Stars in the making are being given 'shine time'. Long live the internet, long live Good Hip hop.

P.s  I should say in backing of mainstream media, in that it really was never an outlet for good hip hop. Those who did make it in the ' golden era of hip-hop', did so because it was new. Once a tribe went mainstream, so did the chance of artisits like them ever having that kind of sucess.

Now enjoy some good hip hop and articles to begin the week.

Articles

• DJ low Key -  SOme feedback on 2009 
• The Atlantic - The Harlem Renaissance Was Not A Socio-Economic Movement 
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Videos

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Kanye @ Kid Cudis Perfromance LA.  Looks like the People still love him
HE'S BACK!!! from ibn jasper on Vimeo.

Tracks/ Sets we love : Fragma (tocame)

It has taken me two months to find this song. It inspired this earlier post My boy via soundcloud hooked it up.. Enjoy

Happy New Year

A Merry New year to all

Hiptronic

Artist Spotlight: Bebel Gilberto

When i'm on my chillout groove, it's always to take it to a different languge. It adds intrigue. Meet Bebel Gilberto

A couple of tracks that get me right where i need to chill and the

New Single "Sun is Shining"











 

Artist Spotlight: Benz & MD

I remember when I heard my first Benz & MD Set. It took me three months to find it again. Here's a little info. about them via discogs. Enjoy the Tracks


Greg Benz & Marco Di Carlo

Bio:

2003 marks the introduction of two Canadian new comers to the global dance music scene, Benz&MD. Currently with seven signed compositions, a handful of remixes and endless praises by some of the world's top producers and DJ's; the duo have a very promising future ahead for them. Their sound can be described as a fresh, sophisticated blend of deep melodies, twisted grooves and tight arrangements that captivates the listener from start to finish.

Originating from London, Ontario, Canada, Greg Benz and Marco Di Carlo were introduced at a local club where Greg was holding a monthly residency. Their mutual admiration for progressive house, atmospheric breaks and techno, soon led them to the studio where their experimenting and writing inevitably set the foundation of what their sound offers today.

While growing up in Southern Ontario, music was a dominant force in the duos lives. Hip Hop, house music and compilations by Sasha and Digweed served as a preface to Greg's DJ career. With over 8 years as a DJ under his belt, Greg has played along side some of the worlds top Dj's such as Max Graham, Richie Hawtin, John Acquaviva, Chris Fortier, Donalde Glaude, Dave Ralph and Misstress Barbara. Greg's knowledge for the mechanics of dance music and his understanding of what it takes to make a crowd move are not only evident in his hometown but also spans the global scene. In April of 2003 John Digweed himself invited Benz to share the airwaves with him on his esteemed radio program on Kiss FM. The international feedback of Greg' s set for the KISS FM show has positioned Greg Benz as the next generation of up and coming DJ's to watch for.

While Marco's tastes led him to a formal musical training background, his teaching and playing music as a teen helped shape his musical vocabulary. Marco dipped his melodic hands into all types of music from classical, jazz and blues, to soul and hard rock. The guitar was his instrument of choice but after being introduced to the lush and intricate sounds of groups like Underworld, Orbital, Depeche Mode and Way Out West; Marco soon switched over to synthesizers, samplers and software-based instruments. Also an accomplished and world wide recognized digital artist, Marco draws on his musical talents as an extension of his artistry. Where by the layering and texturing of sounds can be paralleled to painting with colours and composition.

Benz&MD’s initial demo material received enthusiastic responses from several established record labels and prompted John Digweed to personally call and comment on the quality of each composition. The initial seven demos were all signed and remixes were also commissioned. International support was received from such DJ's as Satoshie Tomeii, John Acquaviva, Jerry Bonham, Matthew Dekay, Mick Burns, Shiloh, Starkid, Subsky, Fred Numpf and Brad Copeland.

With more productions and remixes already in the works for 2004, you can listen for a more tougher, deeper polished sound from the duo who will continue pushing the sonic envelope to emotionally charge their listeners on and off the dance floor.