Two Syllables Volume Six by First Word Records (free album d/l)

as we reach Christmas and the end of another year is in sight those lovely people at First Word have compiled a mix of the labels highlights from 2011 and produced Two Syllables Volume Six. you’ll find new artists, exclusives and remixes across 12 great tracks, all wrapped up as a lovely gift and ready to go in the form of a free download. Two Syllables Volume Six is a very satisfying listen, so much so that as i write these words i have it playing for the third time today. you’ll find music from Ye Mighty, Souleance, Frameworks, Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra, kidkanevil, EPRC, Homecut, Herma Puma, Debian Blak, Lotek & Amenta

Merry Christmas from First Word (and 3nipples xx)

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Featurecast – The Main Event! (Promo Mix)

it may be grim outside but why give the tiniest of fucks about that when in here it’s funky beat Heaven? Featurecast, a UK based DJ/Producer, has just dropped The Main Event! and it’s massive. big and bouncy with classic banger after classic banger. TURN IT UP! (i think i’m going to upset my neighbours with this one)

nuff said, NOW HIT PLAY!!!

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Poetree – Inner Orchestra (free album download)

Inner Orchestra by Poetree is rather refreshing, despite being firmly anchored in what seems to be a bygone time of funky hip hop and soulful jazz fusion. perhaps it’s because of that reason rather than despite it, as much of hip hop is so damn unlistenable these days. i grew up on the sounds of the old school, first school even and have followed the genre since, and to this day i still get passionate about  an artist now and again  and the rare gems that shine through. now Inner Orchestra doesn’t blow me away, but it’s a very accomplished work that smoothly combines old and new, and is a very welcome listen indeed, full of beats and melodies i’ll be happy to revisit again and again

Parker – DJ & Producer

first starting his rise “smashing chumps via DJ battles“, Bristol’s Parker soon turned his hand to production, gaining “lofty comparisons to the marvelous RJD2“. the luscious beats and driving funk of his To Eternity LP garnered rave reviews and wide critical acclaim. lead single Sugar Coated was MTV playlisted, while Western Soul, featuring San Francisco legend, Rasco, “devastated” dance floors. proving he was no flash in the pan, Parker followed the album with a series of club-rocking bangers, finding homes at such labels as Bombstrikes, Goodgroove, and Jalapeno

for a taster of his more recent work, here’s track, Dr Dr, uploaded to Soundcloud by Parker 12 days ago

and this is Parker’s funky breaks and hip-hop mix, titled The Monkey Butler Did It, from a few months back (d/l it for free here)

always one for “combining a cheeky sense of humour with a keen ear for a record-defining sample” (I-DJ Magazine) who knows what style he’ll be running next. Parker, “your friendly neighbourhood beatsmith”

Poetree – Chimps & Midi Keyboards EP (free download)

 

Poetree has dropped a short but very sweet 15 track EP of jazzy and soulful hip-hop beats. and it’s funky. like old Ninja Tune funky

the Chimps & Midi Keyboards EP is an infectious collection of tracks that i’ve been tapping my feet too for a couple or three days now. the weather here in London recently has been glorious, and this music is perfect for it. good vibrations

now listen!

Label Love Volume 3 (free download)

“Label Love is an eclectic yet unified bundle of unique sounds compiled simply for the love of sharing them with the universe – each track plucked and presented by label heads from Decon Records, Fat Beats, One-Handed Music, Stones Throw, Tru Thoughts, Wah Wah 45s, and Wax Poetics. each label evokes its own signature giving this collection a diversified and interesting flow of genres. Label Love consists of nostalgic classics, unreleased gems, and exclusive selections with the goal of expanding minds to new musical styles”

i love copy & paste. i ripped the above from the Label Love  Vol.3 Bandcamp page. time’s short this week, i’m tired and it’s almost bed time, so fuck it. sharing wonderful music is the priority here. simple

to hear and/or download Label Love Vols 1 & 2 go here

Jesse Futerman – Super Basement EP (free download)

this is just what i need to help ease me into a Monday morning. chilled beats, mellow rhythms, soul and jazz flavours

with his Super Basement EP, Jesse Futureman provides something beautiful and accomplished and entirely free that should entrance the listener and leave you craving more

to hear more from Jesse on Soundcloud click here

and here’s a short interview/feature on Jesse Futerman by Pursuit Grooves for Studio Feed

DJ Moneyshot – the Jogging Bottoms mix: Solid Steel Radio Show (27th May 2011)

come and let the Jogging Bottoms mix lay some treats on you. Solid Steel resident and mixtape champion, DJ Moneyshot blends old and new, “classic hip-hop, pedigree funk and wobbly breaks” in this hour of uplifting, head nodding, treats for the ears. 

find the full track list at SolidSteel.net

  n o w  l i s t e n !

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First Word Records is 7 (free album download)

First Word is 7 years old and they’ve decided to give us a present to celebrate

they’ve put together a compilation featuring 16 tracks from the last 7 years and made it available, for free, for 7 days (though me being a slow coach there are only four days left). so get downloading (or just listen below) and generally bask in the glory of free music from The Haggis Horns, kidkanevil, Homecut, Mike-L, Souleance, Red, Herma Puma and more