Wednesday, May 13, 2009

J Dilla

Here we have a great producer who passed away recently on February 10th, 2006. Although he wasn't the most mainstream producer out there, he helped creat many great albums. His works expand from Hip-Hop to even Soul. He worked with Common, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, MF DOOM, and Pharcyde. I'd like to say that his best personall album was "Donuts" many of the songs featured on the album was just instrumentals, featuring some of the best works he's made. His album Donuts was released 3 days before he died from Cardiac Arrest. His music carries on.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

RJD2

RJD2 is a great musician more like a DJ than anything else. Comes off strong with plenty of expiremental tracks . He does Hip-Hop, Electronica, and some Rock. Named Ramble John "RJ" Krohn from Oregon. The producer has made a few memorable tracks, and it is more than likely that you have listend to some of his music. Has 3 albums, "Dead Ringer", "Since we Last Spoke", and "The Third Hand". Those are just his main albums, he has plenty of mix albums. Singles you may have heard include, "Since We Last Spoke", "1976" , "Ghost Rider". His instruments of choice include MPC's (various models), and plenty of Synthesizers. He has also collabed with many Rappers, and Producers. He is currently set to Release his 4 studio album this year.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Unkle

is a British band. They have many different generas of music from Trip Hop, Down Tempo, Electronic, and Alternative. Their newest album "War Stories" which was released in 2007 didn't recieve much attention, but i would have to say they go hand and hand with the top bands these days. I would easly rate the album a 9.5/10. I They have collaborated with Lupe Fiasco and others. They have many great songs so i really can't recomend any . So check them all out, most of the tracks are fit for cinamatical moments, and are all laid back. They have been around for plenty of years, and released numourous albums.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Cold Play

A band that has been around for so long, and even Hit Singles after Hit Singles they are going strong.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Pharrell Williams

Is a Artist/Producer, been in the game for a while now, venturing from his high school along with his partners. He is part of the group N.E.R.D ( No one Ever Really Dies). Along with members Chad Hugo, and Shay Haley. They were signed after performing in a talent show at their high school and released they debut album in 2001. Albums include: In Search of..., Fly or Die, and Seeing Sounds. Some songs you may know: Maybe, Everyone Nose, Spaz, Sooner or Later.
Apart from their song writing abilities, I personally like them more as producers. Having produced plenty of hit records, most of their sounds are really laid back, Funky Jazzy. Pharrell is also know for the way he dresses, Dressing in nothing but the most expensive clothing you can find. He is also a group member of CRS (Child Rebel Soldier), a rumored group consisting of Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco.

I would recommend listening to him, if you are in a laid back mood.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock, is one of the "non-mainstream" artist. His flow is what separates him from all others. He has been doing music for a while now, and has not yet caught media attention. Having had a few songs aired on music channels/stations like "None Shall Pass" & a few others. He has collaborated with a few well know artist. His name Ian Matthias Bavitz born May 11th, 1976. He is more of a "dark theme" or should I say Grungy type rapper. Some of my favorite tracks include, "None Shall Pass", "Daylight", "Five Fingers", and "Coffee". Give him a listen.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Gorillaz

Gorrilaz is one of my favorite bands, im sure you've heard plenty of their music. One of the most experimental bands ever, that range in plenty of different sounds and styles in their music. Although hiding behind their fictional animated characters they are a big mystery. The Fictional characters include: 2D, Murdoc, Russel, and Noodle. The voices we hear who do they belong to? I don't know, and I hope they stay hidden makes them who they are, Although we do know who the main singer by the alias "2D" is Damon Albarn. He started the band, and is the only Confirmed person to be in the band.

Hit songs you may have heard, "Feel Good Inc.", "El Manana", "19-2000", "Clint Eastwood", which you can find in their "Demon Days", and "Gorillaz "Album. They have worked with a variety of producers, and rappers from MF Doom, Mighty Mouse, and De La Soul. Since their last release Demon Days in 2005, they have been pretty quite, in fact that many people believed that the band was over. Albarn in late 2008 confirmed that they were getting ready for their new album. They are set to release a new Album this year.

Music is my Life.