All the way from Russia, Masta Mic has come out with a Halloween beatbox. Apart from the pumpkin, there isn't a lot of Halloween action going on to be honest, but it was entertaining nonetheless.
He uses his mouth, a keyboard, and a loop machine to recreate One (Know Your Name) from Swedish House Mafia, Pianjoo by Eric Prydz, and We No Speak Americano from Yolanda Be Cool.
I like the improvised feel that looping always gives, and he made the video interesting using his sense of humour. Eastern Europe has really been intriguing me lately, there are a lot of videos coming from Russia that are right up my street. Parkour, beatbox, dubstep - they've got it all going on and I love it.
Tron is coming to cinemas 17th December, and soundtrack duty has gone to French electro outfit Daft Punk.
I saw the trailer for this film around a month ago, and it didn't excite me until I saw the soundtrack was courtesy of Daft Punk. I really enjoy the feel good music that Daft Punk produce, from One More Time to Robot Rock. The soundtrack for this film sounds a lot more dark, and fits the action that we will expect to see from Tron.
I'm undecided as to whether I'll go and see the film, but I will definitely keep a close eye on the soundtrack that comes from it. Tron is in 3D and is set to be a blockbuster, I'm just not sure it's my thing.
Duck Sauce shared this on their Facebook page this morning. It's a cut and paste job from Circus Circus, a bootleg remix of Duck Sauce's unforgettable Barbra Streisand.
Circus Circus are an outfit from Australia, and mainly do bootlegs of popular tracks, well worth checking out their Soundcloud.
They've done a really good job with Barbra Streisand and made it sound really original. I've heard a few attempts from people trying to remix this track and they are just too similar. This is the first remix I've heard worthy of blogging about, so enjoy.
Bashy has a single coming up for release on December 6th, featuring funk specialists, Napt. I'm a massive fan of both artists so was excited to hear they were collaborating. Gotta Have More Cowbell has to be my favourite Napt track, sampling the voices of Christopher Walken and Will Ferrell - I even had a go at beat juggling the record, but the less said about that the better! Who Wants to be a Millionaire is probably the most iconic track from Bashy for me, a bootleg featured on Toddla T's Fabriclive mix which I really enjoyed. It was really catchy and made me take notice of Bashy.
I'm sure you'll realise, it samples Technotronic's 1989 hit Pump Up The Jam. Typically funky from Napt, and typically catchy from Bashy, this is sure to be a hit in the charts. Bashy doesn't have a reputation as a chart musician just yet, and I reckon this will be the song to propel him there, same for producers Napt.
As with any track at the minute, the opportunity has arisen for a dubstep remix. Specimen A have taken on the challenge, and done well I feel. Make My Day - Specimen A Mix by Bashy
It keeps the classic sample, while also throwing in a nice wobble, and classic echoing snare. It samples Bashy's lyrics well to fit in with the tempo, and it's a lot easier to listen to than a lot of dubstep "trash" that is clogging up my YouTube feed at the moment!
Next up, a jumpy house remix from Future Freakz. I really like this remix, it kind of reminds me of Herve or Jack Beats. Make My Day - Future Freakz Mix by Bashy
It retains all the lyrics from Bashy, and just offers an alternative backing track. I actually think this track works a bit better than the original, but that's just my taste. I have to say this is the track I would most like to hear played in a club.
This isn't really my taste in music so it's hard to give an opinion on it. It retains the lyrcis, while also throwing in samples to give a cut up feel. This is more lounge stuff in my opinion, and something you would throw on at a quiet party where you don't want to music to be the focal point of the evening.
There is also a "making of" video, for the video of Make My Day, although the video isn't available yet!
Remember, this single is out December 6th, so keep an eye out!
The Dirtyphonics have taken and remixed one of my favourite tracks here - Warp by The Bloody Beetroots.
I'm always fairly sceptical when I like the original, and I don't this is a patch on it. That being said, it's a lot better than I was expecting, and might just be a grower.
This album has been out for a couple of weeks so I've been able to give it a good listen - and I'm impressed.
I had first heard of Tinie Tempah when he featured on Killa Kela's album Amplified. I had no idea that he was on the brink of something very special. He had made mixtapes before, but nothing that had earned plays on Radio One, or come close to the charts. Pass Out - Which features on the album - Launched Tinie Tempah to stardom. An iconic tune, it took electric hip-hop, and drum and bass influences with catchy lyrics that you will hear people repeating for a long time to come.
So fair enough. Anyone can have a one hit wonder right? This wasn't the case for Tinie Tempah. A strong follow up Frisky came out shortly after. A similar format, Frisky took the same influences and was equally as iconic as Pass Out. I actually prefer Frisky and it is one of my favourite tracks from the album. Would You Risk it for a Chocolate Biscuit?
So now with two strong singles under his belt, Tinie Tempah really caught my attention. I can honestly say that when I first heard Pass Out I thought Tinie had one hit wonder written all over him. I am so glad that he has proved me wrong; there is not a bad song on Disc-Overy.
This is currently my favourite track from the album, Miami 2 Ibiza. I am a massive fan of Swedish House Mafia, and I loved One (Your Name) which they collaborated with Pharrell Williams for. Miami 2 Ibiza is a jumped up, feel good house track that is massive in clubs. It's one of those tracks that makes you want to dance, and never fails to put a smile on your face.
Another single worth mentioning is Written in The Stars. Featuring Eric Turner, this track features guitar solos, clever lyrics, and a catchy hook. All the ingredients needed for a great hip-hop track. I think it's quite incredible just how successful each track has been, and the album itself is very strong.
Where Now for Tinie Tempah?
The PR and promotion for Disc-Overy is far from over. There are concerts, signings and appearances to take care of I imagine, and then work will start on new material.
I hope that Disc-Overy isn't a sign of peaking too early for Tinie Tempah, although the way he proved me wrong with follow ups to Pass Out, I feel he will prove me wrong again. The success of Disc-Overy is sure to attract attention from bigger stars, he managed to get Kelly Rowland to collaborate on the song Invincible, which is extremely impressive for a debut album. Who's next, Beyonce? Lady Gaga? Dare I say it... Cher Lloyd?
Jokes aside, I expect some high profile collaborations in the future, and I think Tinie Tempah is UK hip-hop's best chance of truly breaking America. I would love to see Tinie Tempah work with the likes of Jay-Z, Eminem, or Dr Dre. I could also see him taking the electric route and working with Chase & Status, Jack Beats, or even Magnetic Man.
Brand new from Wolfgang Gartner. A lot of people compare this guy to Deadmau5, and I can see why. It's the same pace, would be played by the same DJ's, in the same clubs - but that's where the similarities end.
I find that Wolfgang is a lot more experimental with his music, I think he takes more dubstep influences, his samples and loops are a lot more complex. There's a lot more going on in his tracks, and that is what I like about his music.
This one is called Illmerica, and I'm going to be listening to it a lot this week, enjoy.
Gorillaz have uploaded a brand new track to YouTube! This track, featuring Daley, is out 22nd November this year.
In their own words:
"Recorded just a few weeks ago, Gorillaz were so excited about this stunning new cut, they wanted to unleash it onto the world as soon as humanly possible! All bouncing beats, deep funk grooves and sumptuous soothing vocals (courtesy of hot new British talent Daley), this track just makes you want to move. And in case you're wondering; inspiration for the track and the title comes from The Donca Matic - the groundbreaking Japanese-designed drum machine which started the Korg Musical Instrument Company in 1963!"
