Maybe its the lack of ego, the realism or the melancholy stripped down electronic beats it’s hard to resist of the charms of Ghost Poet’s debut album Peanut Butter Blue and Melancholy Jam. As we enter the world of your modern day twenty something year old striving for the simple life, Ghost Poet reflects many of the woes of the post recession climate and the urban struggle that confronts anyone with dreams of living their artist dreams in a big city. Relocated from Coventry to London Obaro Ejimiwe is simply a man with some stories to tell, and that he does, lost loves, blurred life direction, overdrafts and post hangover self loathing, these are real the worries expressed in an honest down to earth way that is seldom found in the hip hop world.
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So I was lucky enough to catch up with an up and coming producer by the name of Bobby Tank, pushing the boundaries of glitch hop with his post dubstep hybrids. I smell big things cooking for him in 2011 Watch this space and enjoy the interview…..
Lil Wayne – Fireman (Bobby Tank Remix) by BobbyTank
So where does the name Bobby Tank come from?
Ahh yes well ‘Tank’ is my surname (actually spelt Taank, see what i did there..ha!). ‘Bobby’ is my nick name that was given to me at birth, due to my cranium being slightly excessive in proportion 2 the rest of my body, It seemed fairly unstable and would ‘Bob’ around ha. ha. The rest im sure u can work out though i can assure you that (he that shall not be named) who nick named me, him and i do not share the same ‘creativity’ gene…
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He’s cult status has got him air play on the BBC and he’s been described as a sonic warrior who uses a lone bamboo shoot to craft his unique anime inspired “nerdified beats” …. by golly I couldn’t really think of a better way of putting it myself. With a fairly extensive catalogue of chopped, spangled and zonk-a-fyed beats it makes you wonder why this guy isn’t bigger than he is. To be honest I think Mussck’s talent speaks for it’s self have a listen, nuf said.
Mussck was nice enough to throw a free track our way. So Enjoy and check his soundcloud for hours of streaming pleasure.
Mussck – Cosmic Cub
With digital midi controllers and CDJs becoming the norm in the DJ world and Technics officially stating that there stopping the mass production of their iconic turntables you’d think record stores would be all boarded up by now but as the “Diggin’ for wax” crew prove there ha never been a better time to go hunting for some dusty gems. With less turntables on the market that’s got to mean people are trading in their bundles of wax to move on over to the digital side leaving plenty more hidden treasures to find in your local bargin bin!
Below is the first installment of an exciting new series thought up by a collective of DJs based in London and Sydney. Basically the concept a £20 budget, one afternoon “diggin’ for wax” and a one hour mixtape to share with the world.
Check out their blog here for the full story on their mixes and for your general dose of vinyl culture. Also I’ve been told to keep an ear out for their next dancefloor banger mixtape out soon!! But for Volume 001 you can expect a relaxing mix of classic and obscure hip hop, funk and soul. Enjoy
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To celebrate 20 years of Ninja Tune over the past 2 weeks Ninja have been giving away free tracks from an all star showcase of their signed artists, and you still have times to get your hands on the remaining 7 tracks at Ninja Tune XX . Black Dog Publishing have also just released a paperback in their Unlimited Labels series named “Ninja Tune: 20 Years of Beats & Pieces” with a London exhibition to compliment it showing off the last 20 years of paintings, posters, cover art, 3D models, LPs and promotional art some never before seen outside Ninja Tune’s office space.
The Herbaliser – Something Wicked (Roots Manuva’s Haunted House Dub Mix)
Its been a while since I’ve done a post, but I can tell you all it is with good cause. Over the past few months I’ve been collecting mixes here, there and everywhere from readers, producers and aspiring djs and it is tonight that I’d like to kick start the first installment of Have you heard my mixtape?
Dedicated to sharing the best mixes from you guys, the djs and producers who read Rad Sauce, Have you hear my mixtape? is a special platform for all the aspiring bass/experimental/electronic djs and producers who just want to get their stuff heard! And now to start things off…
…continue reading Have you heard my mixtape? 001: Drox
Hey guys, apologies for the delay on this post, but we caught up with the guys from SOMEnight, London a while back, a group of DJs and like minded promoters bringing variety back to the UK bass scene.
Witnessing the formation of UK bass music as it morphed from breakbeat/jungle to garage/grime/hip hop and dubstep Mike, Dan, Jack (the backbone of SOMEnight) were inspired by the chance to showcase they’re favourite acts and give the up and coming new breed of DJs/Producers a chance to tear up the dancefloor.
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6 OF LONDON’S BIGGEST BASS HEAVY WEIGHT PROMOTERS UNDER ONE ROOF THIS SATURDAY!!!
THE EWER STREET CAR PARK
29 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0NS
(the arches located under the bridge on Great Suffolk St)
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Mister Onomous. "Saucy" Puppet Master, Full-time Mo Wrangler, Beat Fondler and Boom Bap Expert. Never one to shy away from a dirty gin martini and a side of crumpets.
Robin Would. Peregrine correspondent, billionaire playboy-in-training, amateur hand model and resident techno zealot. Always the consummate gentleman, he also displays a penchant for an unabashed bassline and a fine scotch.