ill studio: exclusive playlist and interview

January 23rd, 2009 | Posted in ambient, electronic, exclusive, funk, pop

To celebrate the end of the Art Of Music exhibition at Colette in Paris, Thomas Subreville of the infamous fine arts entrepreneurs/activists iLL Studio made us this great mix to chill during the weekend. He also answered our questions, check out the interview below!
Hi Thomas, how are you doing?
All good, eating cashew nuts, drinking red [...]

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Amir (of Kon & Amir): best albums of 2008 and interview

January 22nd, 2009 | Posted in funk, rap / hip-hop, reggae, soul / rnb


Kon & Amir, you know the name. Respected djs, legendary crate-diggers, unique artists. After touring the world in 2008 (notably in Japan and South Korea), they’re back in the lab working on a new mix as well as the third installment of the Off Tracks series, this time focusing on Brooklyn. We got the chance to have Amir give us his top 10 albums of 2008 list, listen to a track off each now.

Bonus: Amir interview!

LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST AND READ THE INTERVIEW AFTER THE JUMP

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donovan: exclusive minimix, top 2008 playlist, and interview

January 13th, 2009 | Posted in electronic, exclusive, funk, house

Parisian based producers Donovan are preparing for the release of their forthcoming funk-fueled release “Breakin’” (featuring G. Rizo). To celebrate they hook you up with an exclusive minimix, a top 2008 playlist and an interview below.

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apeanaut: exclusive download pack – 7 songs & a mix

December 11th, 2008 | Posted in electronic, exclusive, funk, rap / hip-hop, reggae, remix

Apeanaut (Tim Wagner of 33Hz fame along with NYC producer Andy Avitabile) is a “hip-hop infused reggae and electro experiment” – a mashed-up combination of minimalism, future soul, downtempo, dub, dancehall, and 80s electro – combining the crucial late night blunted reggae vibe with some seriously forward dancefloor energy.

Courtesy of Mr. Wagner of 33Hz come 7 songs and one mix recorded at different times in the life a Apeanaut, all available for download.

Fairtilizer exclusive

Apeanaut Download Pack
(TRACKLISTING AND INFO AFTER THE JUMP)

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interview + exclusive mix: metro area

November 13th, 2008 | Posted in electronic, exclusive, funk, mixtape


Exclusive mix to promote ‘FABRIC 43: METRO AREA’, out now. A journey from the Easy Street dance classics to the 80’s club hits with a generous help of disco, boogie anthems and electropop gems. Poppy and infectious, retro yet timeless, Fabric 43 dazzles with uplifting dancefloor gold. Read the interview with Darshan Jesrani, half of Metro Area (the other half being Morgan Geist).

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interview + album preview: belleruche

October 2nd, 2008 | Posted in funk

Belleruche, the British soul trio born in the depths of London out of a shared love for tea, old vinyls, and true funk returns with a new album, The Express, on Tru-thoughts recordings. It’s better than ever and will surely put a smile on the faces of fans and win over the rookies. A [...]

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special mix: cosmo baker meets redman

September 19th, 2008 | Posted in funk, mixtape, rap / hip-hop

Cosmo Baker of The Rub was on the road for the Scion Metro Live tour alongside legendary rapper Redman and Connie Price & The Keystones (who performed together for the occasion…a must see!). To celebrate he decided to put together a mix of his favorite Redman joints. It’s the ultimate Funk Doctor Spock mixtape! Download [...]

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