tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46236179469256347912024-03-13T23:54:09.449-07:00MasCulturamusic, culture, and whatever else comes to mindMasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-9395295490482191502013-08-19T09:46:00.001-07:002013-08-19T09:53:54.846-07:00Sistema Local Mashups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in 2004, I had the pleasure of opening up for Toy Selectah here in Austin. This was before the era of Serato and laptop DJs, so most of the music played that night was vinyl, although I do recall bringing my Pioneer CDJ and playing a few tracks off CD. It was a fun night, as Toy had picked up some crazy vinyl finds on a recent trip to Peru and the crowd dug every bit of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of the night, he hit me off with this--a cd full of mashups--from Cumbia and Reggae to Funk and Hiphop. I listened to it quite a bit and even played a few tracks out from time to time. A week or two ago, I came across it for the first time in years and decided to post it as one of those nostalgic throwback things folks do on occasion. So, heres a few tracks I've uploaded for your listening pleasure. Shout out to <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kinky-electric-noise" target="_blank">KEN (Kinky Electric Noise)</a> for encouraging me to post these up.</span><br />
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~A Cumbia mashup, sounds familiar but cant place the original. Nice tune!
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~some Funky Cold Medina vs. Babe Ruth's the Mexican with some James Brown sprinkled on top--classic B-boy Funk!<br />
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~this is that G-Unit beat if Im not mistaken. Some Control Machete bizness. Dig it.
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ~Hey<span style="font-size: large;">, Really <span style="font-size: large;">pleased to be a part of this great night happening in <span style="font-size: large;">downtown Austin at <span style="font-size: large;">La <span style="font-size: large;">Z<span style="font-size: large;">ona Rosa on April 19th. <span style="font-size: large;">There will be some terrific live music courtesy of Del Castillo a<span style="font-size: large;">s well as <span style="font-size: large;">a S<span style="font-size: large;">alsa Dance p<span style="font-size: large;">erformance. <span style="font-size: large;">O<span style="font-size: large;">f course, some great food as well from El So<span style="font-size: large;">l y La Luna. Its gonna be a fun night! Ticke<span style="font-size: large;">ts on sale now. <span style="font-size: large;">Get the<span style="font-size: large;">m <a href="http://holdmyticket.com/event/131629" target="_blank">here</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also<span style="font-size: large;">, glad to <span style="font-size: large;">announce that the <span style="font-size: large;">MasCultura Music website is up and running again. <span style="font-size: large;">Th<span style="font-size: large;">is new look is an <span style="font-size: large;">improvement over the older site, I think. Thanks to wix.com for making it so easy to make my own site. <span style="font-size: large;">It is still a work in progress, as I need to a<span style="font-size: large;">d<span style="font-size: large;">d some pictures and various details. But, its up and thats what matters<span style="font-size: large;">...for now. Check it out!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-45860606877183465552012-10-11T09:48:00.000-07:002012-10-11T09:48:16.731-07:00Unity: Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">~Like most kids in the 80's, my life goal was to be able to sing and dance like Michael Jackson. I have fond memories of practicing moonwalking up and down the schoolyard, never quite getting it just right, going home and practicing until my feet gave out from under me. In the 80s, MJ was king. So, I was both curious and intrigued when I first heard of Tony Succar's Latin tribute to MJ. As a fan of the explosive rhythms and intense percussive qualities of Latin music as well as the soulful and dance-friendly pop sensibilities of MJ, I knew right away this was something I wanted to hear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fortunately, Tony was good enough to take the time and provide a brief background on the project, the artists involved, and the difficulties one faces when seeking to gain access to a catalog as guarded as MJ's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">"So, how did this project come about?"<br /><br /><br />I
came up with the concept over two years ago. It was a series of events
that lead me on to creating this project. When Michael passed away three
years ago, just many MJ fans around the world, I sat in disbelief,
dumbfounded, experiencing one of the saddest moments in my life. A
couple of months after his passing, I felt an unquenchable urge to pay
homage to Michael’s legacy. I had no idea what I was going to do, or how
I was going to do it; I simply knew I needed to follow my heart.
Happens to be that in October of 2009 I got a call from an agent
that hires my band, his name is Randy Singer, wanted to put together a
Halloween party for a local club on South Beach. He had the idea
of making a THRILLER theme costume party, everyone looking like zombies
and all… Make a long story short, the band I had at the time was a
strict salsa band, we played some other styles, but very few, mainly
salsa. Randy wanted to me to perform THRILLER for that night… so I went
ahead and got the idea of making a salsa arrangement to THRILLER so we
can perform it live. When I sat down and wrote that
arrangement, performed it, and saw how much the people went crazy for
it… that’s when it all began…<br /><br />I finally discovered what I could
do for Michael, his legacy, his music, and his messages. My goal with
paying tribute was to embody Michael’s essence by focusing this Tribute
on his message of UNITY. UNITY is something that I saw in his lyrics,
his music, in his dance, and his way of being. He always looked out
to unite people, unite cultures, and unite talent. I wanted to expand on
his message by interpreting his music in a new way; in a way where I
express myself fully, because expression is in my Latin DNA. This way it
would result into something new, hoping that I could continue the
legacy and show the world how he influenced me and how important he
still is to all of us.<br /><br /><br /><br />"How difficult was it getting the rights to MJ's catalog?"<br /><br />OMG…
this was the most difficult task I’ve ever come across with in the
music business. The publishers treat the Michael Jackson catalog like
their gems, they don’t give those rights out like that… I was a process
that lasted over 2 years… Lots of work, lots of praying. Imagine, you
go through all the work or arranging, producing, recording, mixing,
mastering, etc. etc. etc… and once you have track ready to rock n roll,
you then go to the publisher and they just say “no, we cannot grant you
the license” … how would you feel? This is the risk that I ran into
with every single song, and some did get denied, but we kept our heads
up and kept fighting for them. Right now we’re still working on wrapping
up one more that keeps getting denied, and its one of the
strongest songs on the album… hopefully it goes through… if not, I’ll
have to start an online petition! Would you help!? J Trying to do
something positive here with this project, paying tribute at the upmost
quality. That’s what we’re about, staying true to the legacy and MJ.
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<br /><br />"How did you go about selecting the artists for this project?"<br /><br />There
are more than 90 musicians on board along with 8 artists. I recorded
in many different studios pretty scattered over the map actually,
starting with my hometown Miami, to Peru, to New York, to Texas… etc… So
a lot of the musicians that came on board I didn’t know personally, but
I did know of them. I chose them wisely, according to the styles that
they play, how they play… in order to get the sound that I was looking
for. Each musician has his or her own unique sound and feel, that’s what
makes producing so interesting. I had very specific sounds that I
would hear in my head, so I had choose the right studio musicians that
could execute them. It was a whole lot of research J That’s why I had
to travel so much as well… they weren’t all located here in Miami. Most
of them were though, and they are my buddies! There’s nothing like
recording with friends, it’s always a blast!<br /><br />The aritsts on the
other hand, that was a surprise… I had no contact with the artists at
first, had no way in getting contact with them. I actually would
write weekly emails to artist managers to see if the artists would be
interested in a project like this, I would never get a response. The
first response I received was from Kevin Ceballo, that was a true
blessing. After him, the word kept spreading, and it got to
Michael Stuart and Tito Nieves.. then after that it was a domino effect.
True blessing from God… Most of the artists say that they
were skeptical about this MJ project, because they couldn’t imagine
covering Michael’s tunes, especially with this latin feel… but they said
once they heard the music, that was what sold it.<br /><br />Again,
Working with these artists has been a true blessing from God. First of
all, I am a fan of their music and their talent. I’ve always looked up
to them, and I still do. I grew up listening to their music, each and
everyone of them influenced my musical career during my upbringing. I
never thought I’d be able to collaborate with them, especially at such a
young age.<br /><br />Recording in the studio with them was a thrilling
experience. Not only is their talent above and beyond, but most
importantly, the passion and emotion they put towards their profession
is what makes them unique. I learned a whole lot from them.<br /><br />The
most amazing part of working with these artists is that I could get to
know them personally and become their friends. All of them are wonderful
human beings, they are extremely humble… that’s the beauty about this
project. We are all humble, we all share that same passion for Michael
Jackson, for his message, for his legacy. We never thought selfishly
about ourselves, this was all about the music, all about working as
a team, all about giving and delivering the best of our abilities to
make this amazing project come to life.<br /><br />"And lastly, any other upcoming projects you'd care to share with the public?"<br /><br />I
have many ideas and projects that I’d like to deliver to the world
tomorrow… but everything takes time, and I like to always deliver
the highest quality possible. I always choose quality over quantity.
It’s just the way I am. I know for a fact that this project will be
going on for a long time, I have many plans. It’s not going to be just
an album, I like to describe it more like an experience. This is all a
part of the surprise, so I won’t share that with you just
yet ☺ but yeah, stay in tune for those updates!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Thanks Tony! Check the website and support the Unity project!</span><br />
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~I usually make it a point to put together an end of summer mix. Not for any reason in particular, but simply because the idea seems logical. Its a time of transition, and what better way to mark it than with a mix of fresh music to nod your head to in the car...at least thats how I see it.<br />
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Well this year, I'm gonna take a break and, instead, jam out to some mixes from some djs who have been puttin in some work.<br />
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First off is Don Bustamante's "Palmas Vol.4". I recently had the pleasure of djing along side Senor Bustamante at his <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TropicanaNight">Tropicana Night</a> in San Fran. It was a great night, the house was jam packed with sweaty bodies and I went home realizing I need to step up my Salsa and Merengue game. Check out his mix here via mixcloud and be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/groups/cumbia/">Cumbia</a> group he moderates as well.
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~the next mix is by Indianapolis resident soon-to-be Austin Tx resident K. Sabroso. The selection on here is right down my alley with a nod to jazz-flavored b-boy hip hop in the vein of Naughty, Crown City Rockers, and Bahamadia with some Bomba Estereo and Bole 2 Harlem thrown in for good measure. Int'l b-boy style.<br />
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~Rafranga has been posting to the <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/groups/global-bass-nu-world-fusion/">Global Bass</a> group page on Mixcloud for some time and he never disappoints. Take a listen and d'load via mediafire link. <br />
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~The first Soul Boulders mix was something of legend. This one continues in that tradition. Makes me want to get out and dig in some dusty, dimly-lit backroom in some soon-to-be gentrified neighborhood in East Austin. RIP Matthew Africa.
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~Juan Data drops a mix consisting exclusively of 7" records. I have to admit, I checked his playlist and added a few new searches to my Ebay saved search list (I almost refuse to pay int'l shipping-so anyone stateside got a copy of that first joint--holler). This is a dope mix that features some truly great tracks, most of which were released within the last few years. Cop it.
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MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-32031847077997507892012-08-10T07:26:00.000-07:002012-08-10T07:26:10.743-07:00An Afro-Moombah beat<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F54514591&show_artwork=true"></iframe>
~I've been working on this beat for a while going nowhere as sometimes is the case. Then I got a hold of some moombah sample pack, dropped it in the mix and voila, it came to life. If anyone out there on the interwebs has access to another moombah sample pack replete with drum loops and such, do share. Thanks!
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In other news, the flyer for next weeks Tropicana in San Fran was sent to me. Really looking forward to spending a few days in the Bay Area and escaping the infernal conditions of Central Texas...not to mention dropping some Tropical beats. I've got a few cumbia edits I've been working on that may get posted to SC once I get back...we'll see. One in particular, I'm hoping, should get the party jumping.MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-4442373014340583452012-07-16T18:51:00.000-07:002012-07-16T18:53:26.663-07:00Esoteric Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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~So I've finally managed to finish my latest project entitled "Esoteric Sunshine". Five tracks in all with a bonus track included with purchase ($3 minimum, feel free to pay more if you so desire). Here is the link where you can listen.
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and my Soundcloud page can be found here for comments, big uppage, and general blabbery:
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If you're in the Bay Area, mark your calendars. I will be djing at Tropicana alongside DJ Don Bustamante at Madrone Art Bar on Divisadero on Aug 16th. This will be my first appearance in San Francisco, so it goes without saying that I'm looking forward to it. I will be in SF through the weekend, so please feel free to hit me up with possible dj opportunities.
Thanks for listening/visiting.MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-79876464640486578792011-12-11T10:06:00.000-08:002011-12-11T10:06:49.794-08:00Its Been a Long Time...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o3bim1kZ6w0/TuTslsgbABI/AAAAAAAAAPM/LO0a9c_FOTA/s1600/ericbrakim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="235" width="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o3bim1kZ6w0/TuTslsgbABI/AAAAAAAAAPM/LO0a9c_FOTA/s320/ericbrakim.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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~nice remix of an Eric B and Rakim classic here by Freqnik and WDRE...I remember the video for this one was dope too, kickin it in the mansion surronded by a legion of dimes...check it.<br />
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~killer remix on the reggae tip here by Captain Planet...looks like the d'loads are gone, but still worth a listen.<br />
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~I've been rockin the DJ Spooky edit of this track for years and its always been a killer tune...but now this, damn...gonna hafta give put this in the rotation for a bit...lovely mix!<br />
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~I like this, the mixture of cumbia and reggae is just so damn good...solid mix here, grab it!MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-7576252415609239872011-07-05T09:12:00.000-07:002011-12-14T08:37:17.123-08:00Soundcloud Heaters!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7zeGM1msirc/ThMsgICa6xI/AAAAAAAAAO8/a5PJjMn2GCM/s1600/burning%2Bhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7zeGM1msirc/ThMsgICa6xI/AAAAAAAAAO8/a5PJjMn2GCM/s320/burning%2Bhouse.jpg" width="276" /></a></div>~been busy working on new tracks as of late, so hadn't had much time to post...just finished a remix of Chulita by Cholita Sound...you can check it out <a href="http://caballito.org/post/6294002816/cholita-sound-y-caballito-presentan-chulita-remix">here</a>...I'm also working on a remix of Cherman's latest track, <a href="http://soundcloud.com/cherman/borne-basstard">Borne Basstard</a> for the <strike>Cabeza</strike> Caballito label...I'm havin fun makin it, hopefully will be done soon...okay, time to share a few heaters.<br />
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~this track features BILLY GOULD OF FAITH NO MORE, ULISES LOZANO FROM KINKY AND ARTWORK JAMAL, kickin some really soulful/bluesy vocals over a cumbia beat...some guitar licks and I think I hear an organ too...yeah, dont look at me for precise terminology and insightful description...but I know a great song when I hear it...cool video to boot.<br />
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~Im a sucker for reggae vocals over bangin beats...add some DMX and Missy vocal drops and its a wrap...this was a no-brainer instant fave for me...if you cant make it to the islands this summer, bring the islands to you.<br />
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~Chi-city native DJ DIce hittin the massive with a preview of his Cumbiaton EP...lovin the intro on this...hey yo, turn off the radio, turn off that bullshit! this minimix soundin lovely...jump on it.<br />
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~like I just said, I'm a sucker for that island flavor...DJ Tzinas brings the J5 crew and puts them over some Jamaican rock steady funk...add a few lazers and backspin effects, and its official...downloads expired but looks like Bandcamp still good.<br />
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~last but not least, gotta send some blog-love to dj umb and the generation bass crew! these dudes are relentless in their pursuit of the latest and freshest sounds coming from every conceivable corner of the globe...their latest release is sounding like they're taking charge and leading the <strike>phalanx</strike> vanguard of the global fusion massive...peep the video for starters and check the links for more info...<br />
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~every now and then a movie comes along that strikes me in a certain ineffable manner. Its a rare feeling that doesn't come along often, so when it does, I feel a need to share this feeling that inspires, ires, and irks (excuse the alliteration). <i>Even the Rain</i> is one of those movies for me. The movie, set in present day Bolivia, adeptly illustrates the parallels between the exploitative and cruel treatment of the <i>Conquistadores</i> with the downright oppressive conditions under which the largely indigenous population of Bolivians live today.So as not to spoil the movie for any readers, I will leave it at that...Recommended!MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-35377949092594476472011-05-29T13:13:00.000-07:002011-05-29T13:13:50.508-07:00Lets Get Dusty....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQHQITIh0aA/TeKnDKUIAOI/AAAAAAAAAOw/vZbrrIQJEjU/s1600/1977_me_funk45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="306" width="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQHQITIh0aA/TeKnDKUIAOI/AAAAAAAAAOw/vZbrrIQJEjU/s320/1977_me_funk45.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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~i know the pic is blurry, but i wanted to use it b/c its of me when i was probably around 4 or 5 years old, hanging out in my room, playing 45s...now, granted, it was probably some Buck Rogers or Black Hole read-along record, the kind that were popular in the late 70s....whatever, i use it as evidence of some young fascination with all things vinyl...<br />
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...speaking of vinyl, came across this mix and thought it deserved some recognition...properly mixed assortment of soulful, psychedelic beat fodder...good stuff!<br />
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~I'm quickly gettin into my summer reading mode, stacking books to tackle over the next few months. Summer in central Texas starts in late February, so I'm actually a bit late here, but thats okay.<br />
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~Robin D.G Kelley is, at least in my opinion, the official historian of the hiphop nation (yes, Jeff Chang comes a close second). I realize I'm probably showing my, how can I say, experience? veteran status? in the game by using such an antiquated term as 'hiphop nation,' but I can think of no other term that fits. <br />
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Kelley's treatment of Monk goes deep, tracing his roots back to the Carolinas to New York and around the world once the legendary pianist gains his due spot in the Jazz scene. The author portrays Monk as an eccentric character, a playful artist who could intimidate lesser-skilled musicians with the glance of an eye--a man with a deep moral conviction that guided his somewhat chaotic and turbulent path in life. Monk's life was difficult. He lived the cliched life of the struggling artist, always searching for that big break, the next check, the next gig, never really finding comfort, or a steady income. This, of course, in no way detracts from his musical genius. At over 450 pages, the book is not a quick read. However, it is a must for any Monk fan or jazz fan.<br />
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~I first came across this book while visiting the always excellent <a href="http://www.negrophonic.com/2011/la-radio-hoy-daniel-hernandez-down-delirious-in-mexico-city/">Mudd Up</a> site. I've traveled to D.F. (Mexico City as its more commonly known) numerous times in my life. First as a child visiting relatives in the early 80s (my grandparents came from Toluca, just outside D.F.), again in the late 90s to spread my grandfather's ashes in the volcanic crater that overlooks the valley, and most recently just a few years ago, to visit family. My memories are of family gatherings, trips to the pyramids, and VW bugs, so it was nice to get an insider's perspective on the music scenes of D.F. from Hernandez.<br />
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Although his book seems to focus more on the emo and punk scenes, as opposed to the cumbia/sonidero/hiphop scenes that I might be drawn to, he still manages to keep the subject matter fresh and interesting (I read the entire book in just over a day). As a fellow 'pocho,' I identify with Hernandez's struggle to find a place in society (US or Mexican)--not American enough for the US, not Mexican enough for Mexico. So we straddle the fence, eat tacos, root for the Lakers, listen to Cumbias, and spend our days mastering the King's English.<br />
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At times, the book reads like a <i>Vice</i> guide to D.F., a sort of documentary-style narrative covering fashionistas and their overly inebriated/ intoxicated party goers as they move from one scene to another, always sure to find themselves in the light of the camera and the 'place to be.' I know the types and, truthfully, I tend to stay far away from them. Fortunately, Hernandez comes to the same realization and focuses the majority of his time on the more down-to-earth types, anarcho-punks fighting gentrification and aspiring designers that read both the <i>Popul Vuh</i> and the <i>Bhagavad Gita</i>...more my crowd. Either way, I think I'm ready for another trip down to D.F.MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-70667473373739261362011-04-22T13:40:00.000-07:002011-04-22T13:40:11.274-07:00Acid Rumba-Gypsy Psych-Funk 69-76<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rs-dFMKmlIc/TbHkiyJPW3I/AAAAAAAAAN0/6oPdZ-GMCTE/s1600/acidrumba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="316" width="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rs-dFMKmlIc/TbHkiyJPW3I/AAAAAAAAAN0/6oPdZ-GMCTE/s320/acidrumba.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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~I've been banging this comp all week in the ride. For most save the most seasoned beat digger, these tracks are all new to the ear. I did reach for the fast forward button a few times, but, for the most part, I'm able to kick back, drop the windows and imagine myself cruising through the streets of Barcelona in the early-to-mid 70's, wind blowing through my hair, blasting the killer funk fuzz. I cant seem to find a tracklist online (maybe its a secret) but track 7 is a personal fave. Both my inner-hippie and inner-bboy have been thoroughly satisfied with this one! Recommended!<br />
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~so I'm trying out a new look here. I came across some new template and couldn't resist giving it a shot...I'm diggin it for now....<br />
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...I've been scoring a bunch of new records as of late; its not like I dont already have crates full of stuff I've yet to listen to...its just that I feel a sense of accomplishment at acquiring more; no Veblenian act of conspicuous consumption, just a therapeutic act that lets me get my mind right...speaking of....<br />
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~scored a NM copy of this on 7" recently...FunkBangerSupreme!<br />
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~got this on 7" as well...killer tune!MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-70516547822482611782011-04-05T19:27:00.001-07:002011-04-07T09:32:03.395-07:00Cairo Rising--Documenting R(evolution) in N. Africa<iframe frameborder="0" height="380" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jefstott/cairo-rising-music-project/widget/video.html" width="420"></iframe><br />
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~Its no secret that great music tends to emerge from societies undergoing tremendous social/political change. Perhaps its something wholly intangible--a zeitgeist that sweeps through a nation, ignites movements, sparking the creative class--those artists/musicians/poets--to release what lurks within. Personally, I think of the late 1960s, the Vietnam era, the Civil Rights movement, the counter culture, and the incredible soundtrack that accompanied those pivotal times. I get the feeling that such music is waiting to be recorded in North Africa. Jef Stott seems to agree. <br />
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~this group here hails from Lima, Peru...I'm really feeling their sound, a funky combination of dub, cumbia, reggae with some hiphop elements added in for good measure. Most of their tracks seem to fall on the instrumental side of things, which is all cool by me...plus I'm loving that groovy psychedelic artwork!<br />
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~fuego alert! Pernett comes through with a nice Champeta remix of Isa Gt's "Pelao"-La paisita remix. The Champeta sound has yet to really gain a strong following like cumbia has. Heres a brief rundown on Champeta via wikipedia:<br />
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<blockquote style="color: #cc0000;"><i>The word "Champeta" was first used as a cultural identifier in the 1920s, it was used to identify a dance in the 1970s and a musical genre in the 1980s.<br />
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Since before the 1920s, the inhabitants of the neighborhoods farthest from the center of Cartagena, those of the poorest social strata and of African descent, have been called 'champetudo'. The economic elite used this designation as an attempt to devalue this vibrant culture. The name, ambiguously accepted and transformed, originates from the relationship of these people, with the knife called "champeta", as it was associated with vulgarity, poverty and blackness. This culture has a past historically marked with slavery and mistreatment with its center in the oldest districts of the Isla Caimán, currently called Olaya, and the Pozón district.<br />
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At the beginning of the 1970s the Champeta culture became more visible at a national level in Colombia through a series of diverse and complex dances set to the rhythms of Caribbean music. This music was principally a mix of genres such as salsa and jíbaro but later included reggae. This music was played over large loudspeakers, popularly called "picós", that were invented during the 1960s in Cartegena. Equipped with these sound systems they held dancce competitions and other events. Those dances were called "therapy" because of their ability to help people relax and free themselves from the economic problems of the country.<br />
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'Ciclon' starts out like a simple edit then transforms into some monstrous dubstepped-audio carnage with some raverton-cumbiaton elements...add some horns and a few breakdowns and you're like WTF!! Seriously, I want a copy of this to play the next time someone asks me for Latin music...sure, comin right up.<br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12638062"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12638062" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/cabeza/cabeza-036-black-mandingo">Cabeza! 036 - Black Mandingo - Black Rockin Beats - 2011</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/cabeza">Cabeza!</a></span> <br />~I loved this the minute I heard Kris Parker--aka KrsOne-talkin in the intro...I grew up on old skool hiphop, so you know....the homie Cherman drops this nice cumbia and others for the always excellent Cabeza label...check it <a href="http://www.cabeza-netlabel.com/42-cabeza-036-black-mandingo-black-rockin-beats-ii">here</a>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-25626581646378355242011-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:002011-03-28T19:59:17.607-07:00Soundcloud Heaters of the Month<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eh51tFiF1Xw/TZFFhbxbIvI/AAAAAAAAAMo/OqN98oaIiAw/s1600/echocentrics.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 140px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eh51tFiF1Xw/TZFFhbxbIvI/AAAAAAAAAMo/OqN98oaIiAw/s320/echocentrics.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589325053236552434" /></a><br /><br />~this one here is just dripping with that late 60s era psychedelic South American sound...Os Mutantes meets Arthur Verocai?? Whatever the case, I'm lovin the slow, hypnotic groove...perfect for the early set...available on Ubiquity records <a href="https://www.ubiquityrecords.com/shop/products/THE-ECHOCENTRICS-%252d-SUNSHADOWS-%28PRE%252dORDER%29.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F10083105"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F10083105" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/ubiquityrecords/the-echocentrics-esclavo-y-amo">The Echocentrics - "Esclavo Y Amo"</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/ubiquityrecords">Ubiquity Records</a></span> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~as some might have realized by now, I'm quite enamored with the North African sound...DJ Badre comes through with a solid remix of this rather obscure track...don't know a whole lot about Fnaire, but I'll definitely be looking forward to hearing more from them soon.<br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12610479"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12610479" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/djbadre/fnaire-saharaoui-basadub-rmx">FNAIRE -SAHARAOUI BASADUB RMX</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/djbadre">Dj Badre</a></span> <br /><br /><br />~wow! such a killer tune by Cream taken to a whole 'nutha level by sultry soulstress Spanky Wilson...I cant say I've heard the original, but dj ken walker gets love for dropping this gem on the soundcloud massive...killer tune!<br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9542824"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9542824" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/djkenwalker/sunshine-of-your-love-spanky-wilson-ken-at-work-pyschadelic-extension-dimension">Sunshine Of Your Love - Spanky Wilson - Ken At Work Pyschadelic Extension Dimension</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/djkenwalker">djkenwalker</a></span>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-36391158823111096462011-03-26T07:32:00.000-07:002011-03-26T08:22:45.450-07:00Lets talk Latin Funk~one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://latinfunk.org/blog/">Musica del Alma</a>, has posted his top 5 latin funk tracks of all time...a herculean task no doubt. Some great tunes posted in there!! Check his site, as he is always posting some really great and obscure tunes.<br /><br />So, of course, I started to think of my own top Latin Funk tunes. Its a rather difficult exercise, yet I think Ive managed to come up with at least a top 3. So here they are.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="320" height="320" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9_dPtcpcAY0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />~this tune is just plain incredible in so many ways...the drums, the chanting, the ill breakdown, etc...b-boy fodder for the dancefloor indeed!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v726/djavatar/?action=view&current=DSCN1158.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/djavatar/DSCN1158.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />~this one here first popped up on my '<a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/mascultura/y-chile-verde/">Y Chile Verde</a>' mix back in 2006. Its off an LP by Alma Tropical entitled "La Sangre Caliente'...Ive seen a couple of tracks of theirs comped before, so this isnt any great new discovery...anyhow, its a Latin Funk banger of the highest order...check it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/file/fzdnkf3iw3nofe6/AlmaTropical-QuetePareceCholito.mp3">AlmaTropical-QuetePareceCholito.mp3</a><br /><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="320" height="320" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G_r1FytLOrI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />~okay, I'll admit it, I'm showing my Texas bias...hey, this record was practically cut in my backyard...whatever, its a great tune that slays the party every time...and these guys just performed last week at SXSW, so check em out if possible.MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-85209663684594617942011-03-03T20:56:00.000-08:002011-03-03T21:16:51.929-08:00Keepin' it Ol' Skool--the Tribe Vibe<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/19712297" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/19712297">Uncontacted Amazon Tribe: First ever aerial footage</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/survival">Survival International</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />~i cant imagine what the members of this tribe must be thinking at the sight of this; its the equivalent of an alien spaceship flying over the downtown of any given city then flying away...lets be honest here, its only a matter of time before contact is made and the tribe is introduced to other 'worlds'. Perhaps thats not such a bad thing--if we can learn from them and they can learn from us. On second thought, just let them be...we have little to teach them anyhow. <br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lRrM6tfOHds" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />~damn, this album was so fresh...wore the print off the cassette tape on this one.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YP4vV7ZNlRY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />"...war is not the answer; war has never been the answer." Fela kutiMasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-71946760212420353092011-02-07T11:55:00.000-08:002011-02-07T12:09:10.476-08:00Sabbo: The Freaktion EP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TVBOyrNtBkI/AAAAAAAAAMg/IwdSCsSgQeM/s1600/500freaktion%2Bsabbo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TVBOyrNtBkI/AAAAAAAAAMg/IwdSCsSgQeM/s320/500freaktion%2Bsabbo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571039371557930562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~Im all about supporting innovative and creative artists/musicians/producers pushing the boundaries of music; so, after getting word of Sabbo's release on Generation BAss, it goes without saying that a post is in order...heres what his promo release has to say...<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Middle Eastern born, producer of many trades - SABBO - is responsible for the next release from the award winning Generation Bass camp. He has worked with Mad Decent, Soulico, dancehall stars like Turbulence and Lisa Dainjah and has also been producing many charted productions in various genres in his own country. <br /><br /> <br /><br />FREAKTION EP.</span><br /><br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">This EP draws heavily on the Chicago Foot Work sound, giving it an extra boost in top notch production and bass but also sees Sabbo leaning more towards a UK angle in the Juke/FootWork history. He blends the genre into a mix of hyperactive dancefloor filler and bass heavy globalism. From Chi town via the unlikely detour of Tel Aviv, Israel and relying on classic sampling techniques and the trusted 808 boom, this EP is a Foot Work classic in the making.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Once again Generation Bass holds true to its slogan, "cool music from whereever"...<br /></span><br /><br /><br />free track linkage:<br /><br /><a href="http://generationbass.bandcamp.com/track/addicted-to-you">http://generationbass.bandcamp.com/track/addicted-to-you</a>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-81729896674346382822011-01-25T20:52:00.001-08:002011-01-25T21:30:31.551-08:00Mas Soundcloud Heatery!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TT-pimWLZPI/AAAAAAAAAMU/EV8JSk42nrI/s1600/JBphoto03b.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TT-pimWLZPI/AAAAAAAAAMU/EV8JSk42nrI/s320/JBphoto03b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566354076327437554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~Shazalakazoo consistently put out some of the best balkan/cumbia stuff out there...seriously, take a listen to this one and some of their other tracks...global fusion at its finest!<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9597474"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9597474" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/shazalakazoo/sonidera-popa-shazalakazoo-remix-tbco-ft-caballo">Sonidera Popa (Shazalakazoo Remix) - The Binary Cumbia Orchestra ft. Caballo</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/shazalakazoo">SHAZALAKAZOO</a></span><br /><br />~ok, this is the track that should be playing at Chichen Itza, Palenque, Tikal, Machu Picchu and all the other ancient indigenous sites for the winter solstice of 2012...the gods would smile upon us all.<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F8878264"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F8878264" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/djjavierestrada/dj-javier-estrada-crazy-indian">Dj Javier Estrada - Crazy Indian</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/djjavierestrada">djjavierestrada</a></span><br /><br /><br />~FK5 affiliates, the Empresarios, teaming up with Nickodemus...and the result is golden!! Be sure to check out their new album, Sabor Tropical, on their website<br /><a href="http://empresariosmusic.com">http://empresariosmusic.com</a><br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F8419485"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F8419485" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/schitzpopinov/empresarios-cumbia-nickodemus-remix">Empresarios - Cumbia (Nickodemus Remix)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/schitzpopinov">SchitzPopinov</a></span><br /><br />~Danny Massure's Mix for January 2011 caught my eye my scrolling through SC...described as "Funk Latin Afrobeat 60s 70s Soul Breaks," I couldnt resist clicking and taking a listen...I was pleasantly surprised to discover the mix included "Boricua Bounce (Loisaida mix)," a track of mine that has popped up on more than a few mixes now! Great mix and many thanks for the love!<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9371918"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F9371918" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/danny-massure/danny-massure-mix-january-2011">Danny Massure Mix January 2011</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/danny-massure">Danny Massure</a></span>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-78278966189572427872011-01-05T20:55:00.000-08:002011-01-05T20:58:06.770-08:00Winter in America<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TSVLnr17_eI/AAAAAAAAAMM/rh45BM2gHRg/s1600/Gil-Scott-Heron-2005.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 183px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TSVLnr17_eI/AAAAAAAAAMM/rh45BM2gHRg/s320/Gil-Scott-Heron-2005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558932460214681058" /></a><br />~sometimes, around this time of year, even in sunny central Texas, the weather gets cold and chilly, the wind blows the leaves off the trees, and the skies turn gloomy and grey. Thats when its time to light a fire and slow it down a bit.....<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kcHOq8i5Pyk?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kcHOq8i5Pyk?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />~Gil Scott Heron...classic!<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-CPCs7vVz6s?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-CPCs7vVz6s?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />~speaking of Texas, Ms. Erykah Free...um, Badu.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pzUn6Ey4zro?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pzUn6Ey4zro?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />~bliss.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VpH21nmXuXQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VpH21nmXuXQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />~lovely!<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rtGxYtghOHo?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rtGxYtghOHo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />~chase the winter blues away....MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-88678919762291336072010-12-23T08:59:00.000-08:002010-12-24T07:39:43.984-08:00Chicago-ATX Connect<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TRS-swBBOdI/AAAAAAAAAL0/p-PFE4_aVxk/s1600/dj%2Bdice.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TRS-swBBOdI/AAAAAAAAAL0/p-PFE4_aVxk/s320/dj%2Bdice.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554273916467362258" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~Soundcloud homie DJ Dice hit me up to remix a track of mine, "Mumbai 2step"--he put a lil Chicago flavor to it and posted a lil teaser on SC...check it out!!<br /><br /><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F8182301"></param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="81" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F8182301" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/djdice_chicago/la-mumbia-step-avatar-el-comandados-rmx-ep-teaser">La Mumbia Step -Avatar(EL COMANDADOS RMX) EP TEASER</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/djdice_chicago">DJ DICE (CHICAGO)</a></span>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-33229941593769742482010-11-30T08:49:00.000-08:002011-01-25T21:40:49.772-08:00some Soundcloud bangers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TRTPhBfLcMI/AAAAAAAAAL8/IiWrBM7bWs0/s1600/banger.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 184px; height: 273px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TRTPhBfLcMI/AAAAAAAAAL8/IiWrBM7bWs0/s320/banger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554292406696505538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />thought I'd post some tracks that Ive been feelin as of late...some new stuff, some older stuff<br /><br />--a cumbia banger featuring some hot spit vocalization from the ladies...always nice to hear females rappin over cumbia beats...<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7419453&secret_url=false"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7419453&secret_url=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/villadiamantezzk/nina-dioz-li-saumet-la-cumbia-prohibida-prod-by-el-remolon-villa-diamante">Niña Dioz & Li Saumet - La Cumbia Prohibida (Prod. by El Remolón & Villa Diamante)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/villadiamantezzk">villadiamantezzk</a></span><br /><br />--this one has some nice fusion--Egyptian-flavored Reggae--cool...<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F6177219&secret_url=false"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F6177219&secret_url=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/greenqueenmusic/diaspora_a_jamaican_in_cairo_free">Diaspora: "A Jamaican In Cairo" (Free-Download)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/greenqueenmusic">greenqueenmusic</a></span><br /><br />--another one on the Reggae tip...<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7093336&secret_url=false"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7093336&secret_url=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/thomas-blondet/see-i-the-king">See-I "The King"</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/thomas-blondet">Thomas Blondet</a></span><br /><br /><br />--this beat is pure fire...vocals are dope too..<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F5983261&secret_url=false"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F5983261&secret_url=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/warrior-one/lord-of-bashy">Lord Of Bashy feat. Rubi Dan</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/warrior-one">warrior one</a></span><br /><br />--this is a track I did a lil edit action on...tossed in some percussion, drum kicks,and lil bass...also, a huge big ups to the Generation Bass and Mad Decent blogs for featuring this track!! <a href="http://generationbass.com/2010/12/02/trackfest-21/">check it on GB!</a> and <a href="http://maddecent.com/blog/soundcloud-roundup-14">check it on Mad Decent</a>!<br /><object width="100%" height="81"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7223896&secret_url=false"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> <embed allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F7223896&secret_url=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%" height="81"></embed> </object> <span><a href="http://soundcloud.com/dj-avatar/heybenin-avatar-edit">Sirvan Perwer-Heybenin (Avatar Edit)</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dj-avatar">dj avatar</a></span>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623617946925634791.post-2490993320660948062010-10-25T19:07:00.000-07:002010-10-25T19:12:41.915-07:00RIP Gregory Isaacs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TMY3-MoqZBI/AAAAAAAAALo/ry03kd7hYSE/s1600/Gregory+Isaacs+-+Mr+Isaacs+Front+%5BMicron%5D.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RMhZV_ZfZ_4/TMY3-MoqZBI/AAAAAAAAALo/ry03kd7hYSE/s320/Gregory+Isaacs+-+Mr+Isaacs+Front+%5BMicron%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532170733954425874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~a sad day indeed...i put this mix together last weekend, just to have to listen to around the house (broken tape deck in the ride-'hatin it' related)...just uploaded in honor of Gregory Isaacs...<br /><br /><div><object width="300" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.mixcloud.com/media/swf/player/mixcloudLoader.swf?v=20"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="feed=http://www.mixcloud.com/api/1/cloudcast/mascultura/rasta-in-paradise-dedicated-to-the-one-gregory-isaacs.json&embed_uuid=25081d1f-182d-4ce9-af64-b0f51d81a16a&embed_type=widget_standard"></param><embed src="http://www.mixcloud.com/media/swf/player/mixcloudLoader.swf?v=20" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="feed=http://www.mixcloud.com/api/1/cloudcast/mascultura/rasta-in-paradise-dedicated-to-the-one-gregory-isaacs.json&embed_uuid=25081d1f-182d-4ce9-af64-b0f51d81a16a&embed_type=widget_standard" width="300" height="300"></embed></object><div style="clear:both; height:3px;"></div><p style="display:block; font-size:12px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin:0; padding: 3px 4px 3px 4px; color:#999;"><a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/mascultura/rasta-in-paradise-dedicated-to-the-one-gregory-isaacs/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=cloudcast_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;">Rasta In Paradise: Dedicated To The One, Gregory Isaacs</a> by <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/mascultura/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=profile_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;">Mascultura</a> on <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=homepage_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;"> Mixcloud</a></p><div style="clear:both; height:3px;"></div></div>MasCulturahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804601675599238384noreply@blogger.com0