UPDATE: I’ve included the official artwork for ‘Breakfast Can Wait’ below. Prince obviously has a sense of humor.
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Prince has recently dropped four new tracks for purchase and download on his website, and here we get to stream ‘Breakfast Can Wait’. I think Prince is still as dope as he’s been his entire career. You can buy it here
Pre-order WYTE LABL’s debut single ‘This Year (As We Go)’ – out 2nd September on Same Clothes Records.
BONUS: “Got To Keep On”
Involuntary Memory is out now:
While the influences that helped shape Admirers’ debut LP Involuntary Memory can be felt from the opening pulse of album starter “Return,” (Nile Rodgers, Roxy Music, Italo Disco) the record subverts the traditional notion of “synth pop” at every turn. Veering seamlessly from the Nile Rodgers inspired funk of “Return,” to the synth-laden dreamscapes of M83, Admirers’ mastermind Mike James shares the same sandbox with these diverse artists, but creates his own reality on every track. The secret may lie in the album’s title: Involuntary Memory is the culmination of the cinematic, literary, and musical influences flowing through James. A lifelong, pop culture junkie, James toured the world during his time in early aughts indie darlings Longwave, before founding his own projects, most notably Mikey Jukebox. While Admirers’ upbeat, dance aesthetic may be a departure from James’ previous output, it’s a reflection of all that has come before, and where the future lies. “I listen to everything really,” explains James. “And they all shape me. From Pete Seeger and Al Jolson to World Music to Autechre to Beatles and Stones to Stone Roses & Smiths.”
Produced, recorded, and mixed by James with help from legendary producer John Hampton (White Stripes, Raconteurs, Big Star) at the historic Memphis-based Ardent Studios, Involuntary Memory is a tribute to the slew of production techniques James gleaned from records all over the musical map. There are shades of glam, disco, Britpop, ’80s R&B, EDM, post-punk and lo-fi indie rock. Technical mastery aside, the through-line remains James’ whip-smart, pop songwriting chops and a quirky, ethereal romanticism that feels suited to a nighttime driving montage, or a dimly-lit, smoky after-hours club.
“The record was made entirely at night, between 11pm- 4am,” recalls James. “It was intentional, and simply what our schedule allowed. And, I will not lie, I didn’t hide from this knowing Bowie’s Station to Station was done all at night. And if I listen to it during the day, it seems weird. It doesn’t sit well with me. But put it on at 12:23 am and it feels right.” Regardless of the setting or context, Involuntary Memory is one of the most immediately infectious records of the year.
British implant Norma Jean Martine let go of this one fairly recently. Very powerful record.
A demo from the Canadian songwriter currently recording his debut LP with ex-Girls member Chet ‘JR’ White. It’s great. – Paste Magazine
“lube up”
The above description is the be all in all of ways to describe what’s a pretty hilarious title in the first place. Check out the latest from Lee Webster.
Bonus: ‘Shut Your Trap’ (below)
Oli Furness’s “Divine Intervention” EP is scheduled for release on September 9th with none other than Underground Solution on remix duties.
Most of the young folk may or may not remember this, but R. Kelly used to regularly bang underage chicks (just ask Aaliyah). He eventually got caught up in a pretty ugly legal case with one with left his artist Sparkle in the middle of some serious family matters; if you’re not familiar with what I’m talking about, feel free to get your read on here (or here).
Anyways, a camera and some urine later, Kels gets off the hook. Fast-forward to now, we have the above remix to Kelly Rowland’s single (R. Kelly also remixed this song, interestingly enough). What are your thoughts on this record?
Just wanted to express someone I was listening to heavily as of late. New Zealand artist Ladi6’s Automatic is pure Urban Soul and definitely worth the price for those looking for good music; even better, you can stream the entire album before you purchase. Everything is included below.
UK Grime meets Southern American Hip-Hop as Kozzie and Drifter spray bars over Migos’ ‘Versace’ instrumental.
A little something courtesy of Under Armour to get you young athletes properly inspired for whatever game it is you play (I guess). Stream and download link below.
Vybz Kartel and Busta Rhymes join forces once again on a track also featuring T-Pain. Definitely sounds like a ‘Touch It’, Part 2 (literally, it used that beat as a backdrop.
Oochie is gearing up for the release of his upcoming mixtape Dew Print 2, and today he drops off a new visual off the tape with P-Wild. Directed By Will Hoopes.
Big, big record from Swizz….ripped from Funk Flex.
The first single from the upcoming album Boss Life.
Stylo G dropped into the Radio 1 studio to chat with Toddla T about his massive new single featuring Sister Nancy called ‘Badd’ and to also let the world hear it for the very first time.
BONUS: The making of Stylo’s ‘Badd‘
Check out a recap of the One Major Family and associates as they hold an all-white affair at Muse Lounge in D.C. to promote cancer awareness.
Check out the latest from Kyodai, courtesy of Room With A View.
Kyodai is a brand new project that means “brothers” in Japanese and that’s a good clue for guessing who`s behind these two heads, the producers are known under a variety of different names! a duo that gained respect from musical heavy weights like Masters At Work, Jimpster, Gilles Peterson, Rainer Trüby, and they regularly release under a variety of different names for labels such as Compost, Odori, Om, Lovemonk………
Kyodai have had a strong run of releases since their debut here on Freerange Records last year. Their “Mi Rumba EP” must have impressed a lot of people as they went on to release a follow up EP for Mad Mats blossoming Local Talk label with “Breaking EP”, supported by top names, until reaching the top list of the Gilles Peterson’s “An All Winners Show”, and also have an EP due on Pokerflat called “Never Know”. Kerri Chandler dug it enough to include on his RA podcast and it was also picked up for the Cielo Compilation on Nervous, resulting in many requests for remixes and productions that are already due to be released this fall.
Produced by Shenoda and brought courtesy of Rinse FM.
Taken from the upcoming album ‘ilp.’, released October 14th (15th in North America) on Warp Records.
