Matman, Nickname & Daredevil - Droppin' Science Show December 2010

Droppin' Science Show December 2010 by Droppin' Science on Mixcloud

Yup we're back another fresh dose of the best in underground hip hop, stream the show via the nifty mixcloud widget above, or download / subscribe to the podcast via the links below. This month all 3 Droppin' Science residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil bless the decks for nearly 2 hours of ultra fresh jams!

Tracklist:

01. G-Mo & PC - Uh Oh
02. JR & PH dt. Elzhi & Frank n Dank - The City
03. Consequence ft. Q-Tip, Large Professor & Havoc - Fake I.D.
04. Wais P - You See It
05. Saigon - Get Busy
06. Paul White - Goes To Hollywood
07. Ghostface Killah -- Together Baby
08. Nas - Foul Breeze
09. M9 - Shot
10. Sean Price - Sabado Gigante
11. Chima Anya - Feel Us ft. Skandal
12. 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - The Street LIfe
13. Stik Figa & Oddisee - Hot Mess
14. Von Pea - There U Were f. Uzoy
15. RA The Rugged Man ft, Vinnie Paz - Nosebleed (JBL The Titan Remix)
16. Show & AG - Full Scale Instrumental
17. Funkmaster Flex - Safe Sex, No Freaks Instrumental
18. Celph Titled & Buckwild ft. Treach - Out To Lunch
19. Rapsody ft. Big Daddy Kane - Young Black With a Gift
20. Von Pea ft. Josie Stingray & Rapsody - New Pair
21. DJ Format - Mr. DJ feat. Sureshot La Roc
22. Eric Lau - Home Run
23. Focus ft. Von Pea, Donwill & Chaundon - Homage to Ali Shaheed
24. Keith Murray - Dip Dip Di Instrumental
25. Curren$y ft. Raekwon - Michael Knight (Remix)
26. AZ - World Don't Stop 2010
27. 1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) - The World Renown
28. The Left ft. Kool G Rap- Frozen
29. Talib Kweli & Marco Polo - Palookas
30. Wizard - Summer
31. Verb T - Life Is Ill ft. Kyza & Dubbledge
32. J-Live - Home Or Away
33. RA the Rugged Man ft. Celph Titled &- Mad Ammo
34. Big L - No Endz, No Skinz (Original Version)
35. Consequence & J Dilla - Bearer Of Bad News
36. JR& PH7 ft. Olivier Daysoul & Sean Price - Persuasion
37. M9 - Tug The Rope (Jon Phonics Remix)

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Recorded on SenseiFM 04.12.10, listen & watch us LIVE on the first Saturday of every month, 4pm-6pm

Prose - Force Of Habit LP Snippets Mixtape by Dj Matman

Check out this short snippets mix I made to help promote the new album 'Force Of Habit' by hip hop group 'Prose' aka Steady & Efeks.

Download the mix from podomatic.com/djmatman & check out www.boombap.bandcamp.com for more music & free downloads from Prose.

Enjoy, & buy the full album now ahead of the official drop at www.suspect-packages.com !

Tracklist:

01. Let Em Know
02. Lifetimes
03. Broke ft. Reef The Lost Cauze
04. The Basics ft. Haiku & Crusada
05. More Than Before ft. Killer Relik & Side Effect
06. What's Love
07. New Era
08. Raw Deal
09. Maybe Too Long
10. Phat Tape
11. All Rise
12. Go On
13. Departed

Beats: Steady
Vocals: Efeks
Cuts: DJ Matman
Design: Big Tim

SUSPECT PACKAGES LIVE -12th Nov - PROSE & JAM BAXTER album launches [Event]‏

This Friday you can catch me at the Vibe Bar on Brick Lane, for the Suspect Packages Double album launch night.

I'll be warming up the set for my fellow Boom Bap Professionals Prose, aka Steady & Efeks, dropping heaters off their forthcoming 'Force Of Habit' album, out very soon & featuring yours truly on the cut! Watch this space for a free snippets mix I put together dropping very soon..

Also on the night is the launch party for High Focus Records & Jam Baxter's LP 'Rinse Out Friday / Spack Out Friday', expect many a special guest appearances on stage, as well as residents Disorda & DJ LoK onhand dropping Hip Hop, Reggae & Dubstep.

This all takes place @ Vibe Live (upstairs @ Vibe Bar), Brick Lane, London, E1. Kicking off at 8pm, £4 entry, however you can gain access to the bar below Vibe Live for free, before 8pm.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth, + Jehst, DJ Matman & Sarah Love 12.12.10 @ The Forum [Event]

I'm honoured and very excited to be playing at this!! legends.. check the facebook event for details & get attending!!

Here's a PR & CL rarity from 1995 to whet your appetite, only officially released in Japan:

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio September 2010

Back from a brief summer hiatus, Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents... Fresh Cuts Radio September 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available on Mixcloud.com & Sensei.fm.

Back from a brief summer hiatus, Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents... Fresh Cuts Radio September 2010, mixed & hosted by DMC champ DJ Matman. Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

01. Matman & Daredevil - Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. K-Def - I Prayed
03. Prose - Lifetimes
04. Skyzoo & Illmind - Speakers On Blast
05. Pete Rock & Smif n Wessun ft. Raekwon - Prevail
06. Daredevil - Ghost
07. Jon Legend & The Roots ft. Pete Rock & Cl Smooth - Our Generation
08. Nottz ft. Black Milk - Blast That
09. Mystro - Don't Worry About It
10. Oddisee & Trek Life ft. Olivier Daysoul - As The World Turns
11. Doc Ish ft. Talib Kweli & Sean Price - Is It A Dream (re-edit)
12. Quazedelic ft. Snoop Dogg - Hold On
13. Daredevil - Bangin
14. Skitz ft Masta Ace, Wordsworth & Leaf - Set You Free (BVA remix)
15. Skillz ft. Raheem Devaughn - Call Me Crazy
16. Rah Digga ft. Redman - This Ain't No Lil Kid Rap (Remix)
17. K-Def - Dreaming
18. Reks & Statik Selektah - Eat or Starve
19. Q-Unique ft. Freestyle & D-Stroy - Questions
20. Sonic ft. Termanology & Reks - Money & Power
21. Dj Daredevil - Love
22. Bishop Lamont ft. Talib Kweli - Get Em Girl (prod. by J.Dilla)
23. DJ Muggs & Ill Bill ft. Raekwon - Chase Manhattan

Big shout to BigTim for the artwork!

Prose (Steady & Efeks) - 'Life Times' [Video]

My fellow Boom Bap Professionals Prose aka Steady & Efeks deliver a dope video for their new single 'Life Times' - which will be available for download from www.boombap.bandcamp.com
from October 11th.

The single is the first release from the album 'Force of Habit' dropping soon on iTunes / Bandcamp / Suspect Packages and all good retailers

If you haven't already then cop the teaser track 'Run for the Hills' featuring the IRS free of charge from http://boombap.bandcamp.com/

Produced by Steady for BBP/ Monomania Music

Graphics by BigTim for MDTD/ BBP

Video by Rob Bradley for Bradley Drawn Pictures

Boom Bap Professionals (BBPF01)

Droppin’ Science w/ DJ Swerve (Kiss FM) – October 2nd 2010

Fresh after ramming out the Vibe Bar at the Brick Lane Festival, Droppin' Science returns once again with yet another heavyweight special guest: Dj Swerve.

Swerve holds a regular radio show on Kiss FM, weeknights Monday to Thursday 10pm til Midnight, spinning the best in Hip Hop, RnB & club bangers and featuring interviews with A-list artists from all over the globe. His show recently scooped the 2010 Urban Music Award for best radio show, following last years UMA win for best dj!

Swerve's production skills have also been getting a lot of attention recently, as the man behind the massive 'Street Fighter Riddim' by D Double E, 'Around My Way' by Mystro, & many more - not to mention his highly succesful & well-crafted 'Pure Hip-Hop' & 'Urban Kiss' mix-cds.

Swerve will be joined by Droppin' Science residents Daredevil (DMC Champ), Nickname (55DSL) & Matman (DMC Champ).

Don't miss out on what is set to be yet another legendary night out!

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Droppin' Science Radio Show / Podcast [Download]

Regular listeners may have noticed I have not posted up an episode of Fresh Cuts Radio this month - well it's been a busy september for me so am taking a brief hiatus! Should be back next month.. HOWEVER, in case you didn't already know, myself & my crew Droppin' Science have our very own radio show live on SenseiFM on the first Saturday of every month, 2pm-4pm featuring DS residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil as well as special guests.

If you catch the next show live here, & watch us via webcam as we tear up the turntables, alternatively you can check out the shows in your own time by subscribing to our podcasts via the handy link below.. Subscribe now to pick up our latest recorded show featuring special guest Dj Druskillz dropping a stupid fresh future funk mix, & myself & Daredevil cutting & blending our way through recent & classic hip hop!

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Droppin’ Science Radio show dates for 2010:

Saturday October 2nd: 2pm-4pm // Saturday November 6th: 2pm-4pm // Saturday December 4th: 2pm-4pm

Listen to previous shows via our Podomatic page here:

Sensei.FM’s Free Carnival Warm Up Party & Trailer Happiness after-party [Event]

Warm yourself up for carnival vibes at the sensei.fm warm up party this Saturday night, see flyer for info. I'm also Spinning at Trailer Happiness for their carnival after party this Sunday alongside DJs Nozl & Adam Purnel. Located in the heart of Carnival land (click here for a map), get down early as it always gets rammed out!

My Birthday Bash - Droppin’ Science @ Vibe Bar – Saturday August 7th 2010

Droppin' Science will be joined by a triple XL line up of DJ's this month to celebrate my birthday!

Confirmed guests so far include Jed 104 -fresh from supporting Snoop Dogg on his European tour, DJ Philly (BBP/Trackside Burners) & DJ Druskillz who was spinning alongside us at Soundwave Festival in Croatia last Friday night summer.

This is gonna be a big one so get down early!

Check the Facebook Event here.

Dj Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio July 2010

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...
Fresh Cuts Radio July 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.
Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available to stream from Sensei.fm & Mixcloud.com

Tracklist:

01. Bun B & Dj Premier - Let 'Em Know
02. Oh No - Chaos
03. Dwele ft. Slumm Village - How I Deal
04. Skyzoo - Blockshit
05. DJ Daredevil - Stress (talk)
06. The Roots ft. Blu, P.O.R.N. & Dice Raw - Radio Daze
07. Realm Reality ft. Termanology - Hustle Hard
08. John Robinson & Lewis Parker ft. Stahrr, Cymarshall Law & 4rce - Planes, Trains, Automobiles
09. Chaundon Ft. Carlitta Durand - Y'All Don't Want It
10. DJ Daredevil - Get Drunk (Talk)
11. Curren$y ft. Smoke Dza - Nothing But Us
12. Raaka - Delilah
13. Klashnekoff - Reppin Hard (Feat Skriblah)
14. DJ Daredevil - Electron (Talk)
15. Sean Price - Shut The Fuck Up
16. Touch & Nato ft. Vinnie Paz - This Shit is Mad Real
17. Black Milk - Welcome (Gotta Go)
18. Pharoah Monch Ft. Mela Machinko - Shine

Ed Lover– C’mon Son Episode 15 [Video]

Ed Lover's back - cussing down John Legend's hairline, the BET awards and more!

Chima Anya - Power [Video]

Chima Anya rework's Kanye West's new joint 'Power' to great effect. Filmed entirely on the iphone 4!

Bonus vid!!
Me and Chima ripping up his album launch party:

PROTECT YA NECK - BUSKER VERSION (Lewis Floyd Henry) [VIDEO]

Hilarious! Courtesy of djgone.tv

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio June 2010 [Free Download]

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...
Fresh Cuts Radio June 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.
Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:

Also available to stream from Sensei.fm & Mixcloud.com

Tracklist:
01. Michael Menert - Where Do You Go?
02. Onra ft. T3 - The One
03. j-Live - The Way I Rhyme
04. Canibus - Golden Terra Of Rap (Alternative Version)
05. Canibus - Golden Terra Of Rap (original Version)
06. Dj Daredevil - Stress
07. DJ Tigerstyle ft. Jehst - WayAhead Of Ya
08. Az - Feel My Pain
09. Astro ft. Medaphoar - Underdogs
10. Madvillain - Papermill
11. Royce Da 5'9 - In My Own World
12. Scorsayzee - Luv Me
13. Dam Funk - HowugonfuckaroundAndchooseabusta
14. Cimer Amour ft. Burke, Torae, Side Effect & DJ Waxwork - Another Classic
15. Reef the Lost Cauze (ft. Kool G Rap & R.A. the Rugged Man) - Three Greats
16. Lewis Parker & John Robinson - Dues Paid
17. Vinnie Paz - Righteous Kill (prod. by Lord Finesse)
18. Whytfang - Upmarket
19. LDZ-8 Bar Grind ft Verbal, Stig Of The Dump, Dubbledge, Pringle, Ill-Legit, Illaman, Foreign Beggars & TaskForce

Video - Ed Lover – C’mon Son Episode 14

Standard viewing!! C'mon Son, you know the drill..

Droppin’ Science w/ Kidkanevil @ Vibe Bar June 5th 2010

Droppin’ Science is back to rock the Vibe Bar on Saturday June 5th.

This time we’re joined on the turntables by First Word Record’s very own Kidkanevil.

A bit about KidKanevil… Hailing from Tokyorkshire, DJ/Producer Kidkanevil first came to prominence with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Problems & Solutions’ back in 2007, and has since gone from strength to strength.

Now three albums deep, his latest LP ‘Basho Basho’ was released earlier this year to great critical acclaim! Check it out over at: http://kidkanevil.bandcamp.com/

KidK is fresh from a stint at this year’s Red Bull Music Academy and ready to unleash a barrage of new music and collaborations on the world. His unique productions & club-quaking DJ sets show influence of hip hop, dubstep, jungle & more!

“By far one of the UK’s most original producers.” – Hip Hop Connection

“5/5″ – DJ magazine

“Something truly memorable.” – URB

“Hip-hop genius.” – ATM

“A sonic visionary.” – iDJ

“Basho Basho deserves to put kidkanevil right up there with Flying Lotus.” – Knowledge Magazine

“Thunderous…a vivid display of dexterous beat construction and cultural experimentation. An incredible amount of character bubbles at the surface of evey track.” – okayplayer

“Sparse constellations of lethally-sharpened drum sounds flying around the listener act as a single structure of seemingly impossible strength.” – Wire Magazine

As always your Droppin’ Science heavyweight residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will also be on-hand to tear up the dance!

Vibe Bar, Brick Lane April 3 2010 8pm – 1am

Click ‘attending’ on the Facebook Event here.

Don’t sleep on what’s now become one of East London’s liveliest Hip Hop parties.

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New DJ Craze routine using Traktor Scratch Pro & Kontrol X1 [Video]

Heavy new dj routine from 3x World DMC champ DJ Craze, using Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and TRAKTOR KONTROL X1

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio April/May 2010

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...
Fresh Cuts Radio April/May 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream from podomatic or click the link below to subscribe:



Also available on Mixcloud.com & coming soon to Sensei.fm.

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Jay Electronica ft. Diddy - The Ghost of Christopher Wallace
03. Roc C ft. Illa J - Turn It Up
04. Kali ft. Termanology - Higher
05. Samiyam - Fishsticks
06. Ill Bill - Gangsta Rap (Daredevil Remix)
07. Roots Manuva - Snake Bite
08. Big Boi - Shutterbug
09. Rampage ft. Craig Mack - You Won't Be around
10. Lord Nez & DJ Premier - See Me
11. Joell Ortizz & DJ Premier - Project Boy
12. Madlib - Episode XVI
13. Murs & 9th Wonder - Asian Girl
14. Kida ft. Freeway - The Change Up (Changed up)
15. Little Brother ft. Chaundon - So Cold
16. Daredevil - Electron
17. Yu (of Diamond District) - Native
18. Alchemist ft. Havoc - More Keys
19. Gangstarr - Ex To The Next Girl (Instrumental)
20. Diaz Brothers ft. Soni - Gone Too Soon
21. Ty ft. Shaun Escoffery & Finn Peters - Falling

FBBB PRESENTS.. "THE SKATE COLLECTION" ft. Droppin Science DJs

This Bank Holiday Sunday, If you've recovered from the Saturday's epic Droppin' Science party ft. Harry Love at the Vibe bar, head down to Westbourne Studios to check out a bunch of pro skaters, a whole load of live artists, & a heavy dj line-up including all 3 Droppin' Science resident DJs.

For more info check out the facebook event and get attending!

Droppin’ Science w/ Harry Love (Extended Players) @ Vibe Bar – May 1 2010 [Party]

This month, Droppin' Science is joined by special guest DJ HARRY LOVE (Extended Players/The Funhouse).

Harry Love is a UK Legend, both on a djing & a production tip..

A bit about Harry Love:
One of London's all-star Extended Players Crew (alongside Mr Thing, Shortee Blitz & DJ MK) - Harry's spun for the likes of Clipse, Dizzee Rascal & many more, & produced classic joints for artists such as Klashnekoff, Jehst, Mystro, Kyza, J-Zone , Verb-T, Yungun, Reveal & Ramson Badbonez.

More recently Harry Love & DJ MK (Roots Manuva/KissFM) started up the internet radio phenomenon, 'The Funhouse' - broadcasting live Monday through to Thursday 10pm-1am on Spine.tv, the Funhouse features the cream of the Uk's hip hop djs + many special guests from around the globe, past guests include: Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest, Roots Manuva, J-Rocc, DJ Kofi (Gorillaz), Pat Sharp (!) & many more.

As always your Droppin' Science heavyweight residents Matman, Nickname & Daredevil will also be on-hand to tear up the dance!

Vibe Bar,
Brick Lane
April 3 2010
8pm – 1am

Click 'attending' on the Facebook Event here.

Don't sleep on what's now become one of East London's liveliest Hip Hop parties.

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DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio March 2010 Podcast [Download]

Droppin' Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents...

Fresh Cuts Radio March 2010 edition, featuring DMC champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream here or click the link below to subscribe:

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Wizard - Zone D
03. DJ Skitz ft. Rodney P, Kardinal Offishal & Skibadee - Struggla
04. Sean Price ft. Big Twin - That's What We Want
05. Wizard - Leave With Me
06. Dj Quik - Nobody Ft. Suga Free
07. Chima Anya - Spell It Out
08. General Crook - Fever In The Funkhouse (DJ Daredevil Remix)
09. Eternia & Mo$$ ft. Joell Ortiz - It's Funny
10. Consequence & Pharoah Monch - Let U Live
11. Big Remo - Go (ft. 9thmatic)
12. Chima Anya - I Choose You (Instrumental)
13. Cambatta & Pete Cannon- Goodness Gracious
14. Devin The Dude - What I Be On
15. Little Brother - Curtain Call Instrumental
16. Little Brother - Curtain Call
17. Marco Polo ft. Ruste Juxx - Watch Yo Step
18. Trek Life & J.Bizness - Back Again
19. Wizard - Your Name?
20. U-N-I ft. Bun B - Land Of The Kings Remix
21. DJ Skitz ft. Buggsy - Born Inna System

Skitz feat. Rodney P & Buggsy - Struggla / Born Inna System [Video]

Both tracks are taken from the forthcoming Skitz album 'Sticksman' - the full version of 'Struggla' also features Skibbadee and Kardinal Offishall & is set to be a big tune!! Look out for it on the next installment of Fresh Cuts Radio, dropping in the next couple of days..

Trek Life & J. Bizness - Rhymes Within Reason EP [Free Download]

West coast rapper Trek Life has teamed up with fellow left coast producer J.Bizness to release a brand new (and free) 10 song EP. Titled Rhymes Within Reason, the EP is produced entirely by the IllRegular Instrumentals producer, who laces Trek with his melodic yet raw production. Complete with the heavy drums and gritty chops, he is quickly becoming known for thorough work with both Trek and others, including Ras Kass, LMNO, Buff1, and more.

The EP features a number of other game-changers, including producer/MC and frequent collaborator Oddisee, as well as Wyann Vaughn, Richard Wright, Mykestro, and Ragen Fykes. Rhymes Within Reason is the first of three projects in 2010 for Trek, who will be working together with Mello Music Group to release entire projects with Oddisee (Everything Changed Nothing) and DJ Babu (Fire Outside).

Rhymes Within Reason is available for free download through Trek Life's BandCamp page: http://treklife.bandcamp.com/album/rhymes-within-reason, or check it out via the widget below:

Dip Dab @ The Star of Bethnal Green [Party]

The Droppin’ Science crew have teamed up with legendary street brand 55DSL for the ultimate collabo night to be held on the 4th Saturday of every month at The Star of Bethnal Green, East London.

Due to the many requests, we decided to move the night from it’s original West London location, to bring the party to our native East London, at the fantastic Star of Bethnal Green pub.

We will be delivering a seamless blend of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, 80’s & Newjack plus a few surprises for the ultimate party vibe.

The first one…

Saturday 27th March 2010
9pm-2am
Entry: FREE before 10pm / £3 (cheaper than a beer!)

Map: http://bit.ly/dib_dab_star

The Star of Bethnal Green
359 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 6LG

Tubes: Bethnal Green / Liverpool Street / Old Street

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Little Brother - 'Curtain Call' [Download]

The first single from the new and final Little Brother Album.

Official blurb:

Critically acclaimed rap duo Little Brother are back and ready to takeover speakers for the final time together with their new album, LeftBack. Dropping on April 20th via Hall of Justus, LeftBack will mark the end of an illustrious career by partners in rhyme Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh. The album features production from the likes of Khyrsis, Denaun Porter, J.Bizness and guest vocals from Torae, Truck North, Jozeemo, Chaundon, Median, and more. The send-off for the North Carolina hip-hop heavyweights begins with the release of "Curtain Call," the poetically titled first single from LeftBack. Rapper Big Pooh sets the tone for the album by declaring that "this is it, the last monologue / last act in the play, you could say the epilogue." A booming synth line, driving bass and staccato drum pattern intertwine to provide the backdrop for the occasion, while Phonte drives home the album's message by rapping "You know we don't quit / but when it's curtain call then that's all you gonna get." The song "basically sums up the history of our career as Little Brother," says the duo. "This is the last first single you will hear from Little Brother."

Download: Little_Brother-Curtain_Call

Oddisee Interview [Video]

Acclaimed producer Oddisee, one third of Diamond District, sits down for an interview with The Stand. Oddisee's latest album - the exceptionally dope instrumental venture 'Travelling Man', is now available digitally, preview and purchase here.

Download his recent 'Odd Winter' album for free here.

DJ Matman - Fresh Cuts Radio Feburary 2010 [Download]

Droppin' Science & Upper Playground Clothing presents...

Fresh Cuts Radio Feburary 2010 edition, featuring DMC champ DJ Matman.

Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.

Download/stream here or click the link below to subscribe:

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. DJ Daredevil - Shake That
03. Ty - Emotions Ft. Sarina Leah & Sean Escofrey
04. Statik Sekektah Ft. Souls Of Mischief - Laughin
05. Silhouette Brown ft. Sadat X - Get With It
06. Slum Village - Climax (Instrumental)
07. DTMD - Fantastic
08. Planet Asia & Goldchain Military - Organic Food
09. Freeway & Jake One ft. Raekwon - One Thing
10. Eliphino - Media
11. JoJo Pellegrino ft. Raekwon - Dead Serious
12. P.S.O. Ft. Homeboy Soundman, 8thW1 & Fresh Daily - Incredible (Soundmen Rmx)
13. Strong Arm Steady ft. Montage One, Evidence, Oh No & Roc C - True Champs
14. Haircut - 1000 Paper Cranes
15. Smiley The Ghetto Child & DJ Premier - I'm Legend
16. Sadat X ft. Pete Rock - Turn It Up
17. Oddisee - Kansas Bay ft. Stik Figa
19. Oddisee - Long Beach
20. X.O. - Black Broadway
21. Tranquil - Payroll (Paul White's Dirty Dub)
22. Tranquil - Payroll (Paul White's Dirty Verion)

Jay Electronica Spitting 'Exhibit A' Live @ Jazz Cafe [Video] & Gig Review

I headed down to the Jazz Cafe last Wednesday to witness hip-hop's fastest rising star of the moment, Jay Electronica.

I rocked up just in time to catch the end of Eglo record's Fatima's set, her voice sounding just as powerful live as it is on wax. If ya don't know, check out her track 'kleer' produced by Funkineven, & preview her incredible-sounding forthcoming ep here featuring Dam Funk. Next up K-lashnekoff performed a short set including classics such as 'Murder' & his take on 'Welcome to Jamrock' - a few embarrassing slips aside (forgetting the lyrics to his new single probably wasn't a career highlight) -he was a welcome surprise, & reminded me just how powerful his voice & flow are, I'll definitely be checking for his new LP out soon.

After K-Lash there was a good hour & a half wait 'til the main act.. I heard many impatient comments from the audience, but I was personally happy as a pig in shit wildin' out to a killer set by Benji B - a fine choice of underground hip hop classics (big props to anyone dropping 'The Enemy' by Big L & Fat Joe), some funk/disco rarities & a good half hour of well-chosen Dilla productions.

And so on to the man of the moment, Jay Electronica eventually stepped to the stage fully suited up, & proceeded to give one of the finest performances I've heard for a long time to be delivered by a simple MC & DJ combo (not that the dj did much!). His delivery was clear, his energy was as up as you'd expect from a man riding the wave of newly found stardom, the crowd was super hyped, & dude straight killed it. I was much-relieved to discover him to be as great a performer as he is an MC, & would probably make a half-decent comedian, offering shots of jack to nearby punters, & getting away with asking all the ladies in the house to make noise if they enjoy a little mild choking during sex! Jay performed a dope selection of his material, but of course Exhibit's A & C were the joints that really shut it down, with most of the crowd rapping along to the whole tracks (big up London for knowing our shit!). If he makes a return to these shores anytime soon, don't miss out.

Peep the video above, taken from the second night's performance (& pinched with love from DJ Semtex's blog) for a taste - & download his recent 'Victory' mixtape free of charge here.

DJ Matman - Funky Love Tonic [Download]

Funky Love Tonic by Dj Matman on Mixcloud

Just in time for Valentine’s day, Funky Love Tonic is a collection of old school soul, funk, rnb & jazz to get those love juices flowing! Recorded soley from good ol' fashioned warm crackly vinyl, don't expect crazy scratching & blends on this one, it's all about the music....

Tracklist:

01. Lee Fields - Rapping With Lee
02. Ohio Players - Ecstasy
03. Marvin Gaye - Come Live With Me Angel
04. Foxy - Madamoiseille
05. Donald Byrd - I feel like Loving You Today
06. Chuck Jackson - Through All Times
07. Freddie Hubbard - Liquid Love
08. Tom Scott - Today
09. Norman Connors - Starship
10. Don Blackman - Holding you, Loving you
11. Faze-O - Riding High
12. Donald Byrd - Dominoes
13. Al Green - Call Me
14. The Meters - It Ain't No Use
15. J Dilla - Nothing Like This
16. Lowrell - Mellow Right On
17. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good

Download to your computer here, or stream via the Mixcloud widget above.

Basement Sessions x Hype Dog present The Headspace Mixtape Volume 1 [FREE DOWNLOAD]

The Headspace mixtape series is a collaboration of minds between the Basement Sessions podcasts and online Hip Hop community and the Hip Hop Hype Dog blog alongside UK Hip Hop Mixtapes.

The idea of Headspace was to create a project that mixes well known names with up and coming talent. All of the artists involved represent the positive and united UK Hip Hop scene that both Basement Sessions and Hype Dog are working towards.

Big shout out to Hype Dog & co. for their relentless support of everything we're doing here & for the English hip-hop community in general. This is one dope collection of UK tracks that represents many of the best artists doing it right now on these shores - cop dat shit!!

Download the 32 track mixtape for FREE here:

PART 1 - PART 2

TRACKLIST:

01. JVF Clique - Headspace Intro
02. K.I.N.E.T.I.K. - It Ain't Hard To See f. Jamieson
03. Asaviour & IQ - No Days Off f. Sir Smurf Lil (Akira Kiteshi Remix) (Headspace Exclusive)
04. Fallacy - Rap folly 2 f.Aggi Dukes
05. Lowkey - I'm Back (Dyson Remix)
06. Stig Of The Dump - Braindead f. RA The Rugged Man (Jehst Remix)
07. Skandal - Gluttony (Headspace Exclusive)
08. d.C. & Pennjamin- Fast Cars (Headspace Exclusive) DONE
09. Ben Black of The Delusionists - Supa Lyrical Excursion pt.2
10. Remus - Brap Brap f. Farma G
11. Brotherman & DJ Flipz - Born in the Ghetto
12. Yarah Bravo - Freedom Fighters
13. DJ IQ & Joker Starr - Sunshine
14. Oliver Sudden - C.C. for Life (Headspace Exclusive)
15. Tactical Thinking f. 3 Amigos, Jay Madden & Mic Dyson - Stampede (Lord Balrog Remix) (Headspace Exclusive)
16. Norrin Radd - Do You Understand f. Booda French (Mixed by Cross Bone T)
17. Juice Aleem - Hologram (Si Beggs Lost In The Hologram Mix) (Headspace Exclusive)
18. Obba Supa - Wet Dreams Over Nightmares (Headspace Exclusive)
19. Alphabetix - Slug Life f. Verbal Contact (Produced by Fidgit, mixed by Vice) (Headspace Exclusive)
20. Prose - Go On... (Headspace Exclusive)
21. JVF Clique - Flow Nutters (Headspace Exclusive)
22. Figment - Floor By Floor
23. Ty - Don't Cry (Headspace Exclusive)
24. London Zoo - Piece of Mind (Jed Mix) (Headspace Exclusive)
25. Jack Flash - Harass The City (Headspace Exclusive)
26. Chima Anya - KOS (remix) (Cuts by DJ Slipdisc) (Headspace Exclusive)
27. Redbeard - Sick On My Jumpa f. Sonny Jim & Kosyne (Wizard Remix) (Headspace Exclusive)
28. Blacksmith & Jagos - Edge of Breakthrough (Headspace Exclusive)
29. Mystro - Maintain (Produced by Earth Hip Hop)
30. Genesis Elijah - I'm Doin It
31. Skuff & Inja - Sunnicide
32. Just Muz - Soulful Stuff

DJ Matman ft. Kid Kanevil & Druskillz - Fresh Cuts Radio Jan 2010 [Download]

This month we bring you another dose of ultra fresh hip hop, & extra-special guest Kid Kanevil from First Word Records drops in to spin an exclusive 30 min guest mix & speak on his new LP Basho Basho. Also features guest host Druskillz & exclusive productions by DJ Daredevil. Big shout out to all involved in creating this dope-ass podcast!!

Download / Stream here, or click the link below to subscribe:

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. DJ Daredevil - Silk
03. Madlib & Guilty Simpson - Unknown
04. Freeway & Jake One - She Makes Me Feel Alright
05. Strong Arm Steady - Jordache Look
06. DJ Daredevil - Kilo
07. Chima Anya - I Love Rap
08. Benamin & Fresh Daily - Apollo 13
09. Georgia Anne Muldrow, Rapper Big Pooh, M.E.D. & Nick tha 1da - Endure (EthNick Rmx)
10. DJ Daredevil - Up Yours 6
--- KidKanevil Guest Mix ---
11. Jay Electronica - Exhibit A
12. Loops Haunt - Impact Omnihammer
13. Shlohmo - Hot Boxing The Cockpit
14. Erk Tha Jerk - Plane In The Air (Instrumental)
15. Timbaland - Symphony (ft. Attitude, Bran' Nu & D.O.E)
16. Kidkanevil - Megajoy
17. KidKanevil - Megajoy (Tokimonsta Unsound Bliss Rough Remix)
18. SRC - Goomba
19. Royal T - Beat Fighter
20. Alley Boy - Throw It Up
21. Ludacris & Shawna - How Low
22. Flying Lotus - Nose Art
23. Doom - Gazillion Ear (Dr Who Dat? Remix)
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24. The Alchemist - Shine
25. Y.C. The Cynic - Say Superman
26. Busta Rhymes - Dangerous (DJ Daredevil 2010 Remix)

DJ A-trak - Kanye's Soul Mix Show [Download]

Originally only released in Japan back in 2006, A-Trak has re-upped this dope mix of kanye samples over on djatrak.com. A-trak's skills are crazy, the scratching in the intro is worth copping this alone for me!

Download here.

Bonus!!

He's also uploaded his remix of Kilometer by Sebastien Tellier as a free download, which you can cop via this nifty widget, if your open to some housey electro vibes this is a heavy track:

Dip Dab - Thursday nights @ Cherryjam, Notting Hill

Droppin' Science DJ's Matman (Bungalow 8) & Nickname (55DSL) are proud to announce their brand spanking new night at Notting Hill's Cherryjam club in association with Diesel's sister company, 55DSL.

Starting on Thursday January 28 and EVERY Thursday thereafter.

FREE SHERBET DIP DABS FOR EVERYONE!

If you've been to one of our parties at the 55DSL flagship store, you'll know to expect nothing but the very best in Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Disco, RnB, 80's and a few surprises too.

FREE ENTRY all night
2 4 1 Cocktails

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Address:
Cherryjam
58 Porchester Road
London
W2 6ET

Map: http://bit.ly/find_dip_dab

Check the Facebook event here.

Illustration by Matthew Green. Check his site here.