THE JUAN MACLEAN

In the past I must admit Ive completely slept on Mr. Juan Mac Lean. So having not been a huge fan of Juan Maclean prior to I had no idea what to expect when the buzz around "Happy House" started to surface. This track is just what the name says, happy house. The piano line in this tune instantly puts a smile on your face and if it doesnt you have no heart. This track is a true master piece.

From The Juan Mac Lean himself...

"I have finished a new album that will be coming out sometimes in the Spring/Summer of 2008. It is called . Before that, though, a 12" called Happy House is coming out on March 4, 2008. Already advance orders are selling out, so be sure to be on top of the ball and get one on the first go round. I imagine it will be available through the usual download channels. Not just the free ones that everyone uses, a practise that ensures that i never recieve a dime for any of this, but also through iTunes. I had this idea that if like 100,000 people bought it when it came out then i would be number one in the charts that week, but then someone told me that was unrealistic because the song is actually like 12 minutes long and it would take too long for 100,000 downloads to happen. But we can try.
Happy House is a piano house type thing featuring Nancy Whang on the vocals, Nick Minllhiser (who you know from the Juan MacLean band, electro percussionist) on the drums, bass, and percussion, and Alex Frankel (who you also know from the Juan MacLean band as a keyboardist) on the keyboard, a piano and a Wurlitzer. This is a sound that very much reflects the years of touring we did for Less Than A Human, the first LP. Which brings me to the new LP, .
' ' will be released some time in the spring or summer of 2008. It is very reminiscent of the Juan MacLean live show. Much more of a live sound than A Lesser Human. Also, there it is much more vocal oriented, with lots of vocal presentation by Nancy and Juan. Sometimes Alex does a falsetto. Touring with the band will commence in the spring. It will be pretty much as before, except the full time addition of Nancy and Alex. We will be playing everywhere in the world, even in the Orient this time. Probably not Arabia though, unless stuff gets better there. Other than that we will be everywhere. 2008 will be Juan's year finally. The pope is calling it the year of forgiveness."


while waiting for the LP to drop do your ears a favor and go purchase "Happy House"

or listen to this version in super hi definition top quality 64Kbps audio first, then go purchase "Happy House"


MP3 - The Juan Mac Lean "Happy House"

KRAFTY VS. MEHDI

Krafty Kuts


DJ Mehdi




Although they are not really battling they are both throwing it down in heavy fashion tonight @ Oh Snap! Krafty Kuts will be taking to the main stage and DJ Mehdi will be throwing down in the temple. Ive choosen opening for Mehdi over Krafty this time around but both rooms will be off the rocker. Check yourself before you wreck yourself, tonights the night!

Heres a couple of joints from both dj/producers.

MP3 - Detroit Grand Pubahs "Sandwiches" (Krafty Kuts remix)

MP3 - DJ Mehdi feat. Chromeo "I Am Somebody"

MAJOR LAZER

One of the most anticipated projects for me in recent time is the collaborative dancehall effort between Diplo & Switch. Known as MAJOR LAZER this project is a full on reggae/dancehall collaboration and jumping on board is none other than some of dancehall top shottas. Elephant Man, Vybz Kartel, Gyptian, and Wayne Marshall are all sited on here and this makes me very excited!

MAJOR LAZER - myspace go and makes friends now!

until more drops from MAJOR LAZER heres a couple of remixes to tide you over.



MP3 - Missy Elliot ft. Vybz Kartel - “Bad Man” (Diplo Remix)

MP3 - Santogold - Shove It Feat. Spank Rock (Switch Remix)

THE GROUCH

One of my favorite 'backpack" rappers is about to drop his first solo LP in three years. Needless to say I cant wait for this. As most I was alot more into this style of hiphop a few years back but the man grouch does it right and will never grow tired in my ears."Show You the World" drops April 8th 2008. DONT SLEEP!









MP3 - The Grouch "Artsy" [Edit Remix]

GOOD COPY BAD COPY

Girl Talk is one of the main features of this wicked documentary I just came across. Good Copy Bad Copy examines the music industry,copy write laws,sampling,remix culture, and downloading from many different points of view and is an essential watch if you even kinda like music.



MP3 - Grizzly Bear "Knife" [GIRL TALK REMIX]

SANTOGOLD for president 2012!

This song is amazing and the video is pretty illin as well. Basically SANTOGOLD is destined to rule the world.

INTO THE DANCEHALL

Its been a mintue since we had an update so get ready for a big one, were going into the dancehall.



Im off this Friday to Calgary to rinse out the "Dubsided Selection" Party. The jam is pretty self explanatory, everyone is playing sets comprised of all things influenced by dancehall,reggae, and dub.
Anyone that knows me knows my in depth love affair with these genres. There is something about reggae and dancehall that move my soul unlike any other music. So in the spirit of this jam coming up below check out some of my fav bits from the reggae / dancehall world as of late.


MP3 - MAVADO - "Nuh Bleach Wid Cream"


MP3 - VYBZ KARTEL - "Tightest Punani"


MP3 - SOUTH RAKKAS CREW feat. KID FOREIGNA & BIGGA BOSS - "Hotter Then Dem"

MP3 - TONY MATTERHORN - "Tour Guide"


MP3 - GYPTIAN - "Too Late"


Here are a few videos from the "green screen" with the man TONY BONE on the riddim. All acoustic versions of some big tunes!

First and foremost

RICHIE SPICE "Brown Skin"


PERFECT "Grow Yah Natty"


COLLIE BUDDZ "Come Around"


WAYNE WONDER "Bonafide Lovin' / Movie Star"


Of course no post about dancehall/reggae would be complete without a few looks at the beautiful and gravity defying gals of the dancehall world.

first up the master of all dances dancehall queen...

KEIVA THE DIVA


JUNKO! [Dancehall Queen from JAPAN]


SHISHA [ Dancehall Queen from the UK]



the man dem have moves too!



For some more knowledge on Dancehall,Reggae,Rastafarian's,Jamaican Cuisine,Parties, and everything else that is Jamaican culture check out the VBS.tv documentary below. I cant not stress enough be you the rudest guy/gal in the dance or extremely ignorant on Jamaican culture this series of videos are a must see.

VBS TV "VICE KILLS JAMAICA" DOCUMENTARY [amazing!]