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5 Albums [03/09/2010]
1. Decon Presents: Never Not Fresh
In their latest compilation mix, the burgeoning NYC-based label known as Decon Records drops a limited edition soundtrack titled Never Not Fresh to kick off their upcoming line of lifestyle-branded releases that are set for 2010. Powered by names like Jay Electronica, Jurassic 5 and Zion I this collection of music goes hand in hand with Decon’s ultra hip steez.
2. Eric Lau – Kilawatt V2
London production wiz Eric Lau see’s his soulful and rich beats get a release on Kilawatt Music for the label’s 2nd of 3 music’s producer series themed drops, hence the album’s title Kilawatt: V2. Lau recruits American soul/sample based producers Muhsinah and Oddisee along for the gripping ride that is his knack fo combining live sounds with sample lifted ones. Be sure to be on your toes if you wanna purchase this new collection of Lau’s laid back and conducive instrumentals, only a limited amount of copies are being pressed.
3. Gorillaz – Plastic Beach
Everyone’s favorite animated electro band with a serious Hip-Hop touch is back with their latest release nearly 5 years after their most previous album. Plastic Beach once again finds Murdoc, 2D, Noodle and Russel AKA Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett delving into their Hip-Hop musings and fusing that sound with other genres as well as having a bunch of to-die-for guest spots including Bobby Womack, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Lou Reed and De La Soul.4. U.N.I. & Ro Blvd – Love Supreme 2.0
New school left coast rhymers U-N-I re-release their captivating 2006 debut A Love Supreme in a special deluxe “2.0″ edition package for the kids who slept. Re-released in part to help kickoff the duo’s 30-city Spring tour, Y-O and Thurzday include 5 brand new songs as well as a bonus DVD (“A Love Supreme: U-N-I & Ro Blvd”) that details their meteoric rise in the game without much major label backing.
5. Broken Bells – Broken Bells
American Indie Rock meets Hip-Hop production sensibilities as James Mercer of The Shins teams up with famed musician and remix artist Danger Mouse for their collaborative duo named — and album titled — Broken Bells. The pair divides the musical workload as Mercer handles the guitar plucking and vocals while Mouse takes care of the organ, drums, piano, synths and bass. A must have for any Danger Mouse fan who was always curious about how he got down on the Alt. Rock tip or a Shins fan seeking a more bubbly, rhythmic sound from Mercer.


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July 11th, 2011 at 8:56 am
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September 4th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
You can’t listen to a Snoop album and expect revolutionist modern sounds and musical champion. That’s like going to a undress club and trying to talk to the girls there about government. If you take this record album for what it is, it ain’t defective.