WU TANG CLAN IN AMSTERDAM 1997

KNOWLEDGE MAG LAUNCHES IT'S "UNSIGNED" COMPETITION

We want to help up-and-coming producers get their music heard so we're launching a monthly competition for unsigned tracks. If you want to enter all you have to do is submit your track/s to the SoundCloud groups we'll create each month. The group for January 2011 is here.

In early February the Knowledge writing team will choose their favourite and the producer of the winning track will get a SoundCloud Pro account for a year, an interview on the Knowledge site and the track will be played on the Knowledge podcast for March. Two runners-up will receive a a SoundCloud Lite account for a year.

Please only submit tracks influenced by the genres we cover on the Knowledge site: drum & bass, dubstep, hip hop, breaks and electronica.

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA Breaks Down His Kung Fu Samples by Film and Song

Kung-fu's influence on hip hop has been around since the '70s, when B-boys busted Bruce Lee moves while break-dancing. But in 1993, gritty rap supergroup the Wu-Tang Clan released Enter the Wu-Tang (36-Chambers), the first chart-topping album to kick up raw rhymes with dialog sampled from underground Hong Kong flicks. The Wu has since sold nearly 6 million albums, all featuring snippets from producer RZA's personal collection of action imports — which boasts more titles in the genre than the Library of Congress. "The people who made these movies didn't know how much one sentence could inspire," says RZA, who also scored Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill saga and other films. In December, the Clan's eight remaining members (RIP, ODB) reunite for their fifth release, The 8 Diagrams. RZA gave WIRED the dope on Wu-Tang's cinematic source material and sounded off on a selection of rare movie clips.
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA Breaks Down His Kung Fu Samples by Film and Song

CHILI BANKS - THROW SOME HYPER D'S ON IT - LIVE @ JUNGLEDUB 2010 LAST CHOOOOOOOON

So it's 3am after the lights are turned on and the people are clearing I throw on one more tune. :) Some Chili Banks business. I miss the UK. :(

FOLLOW JUNGLIST MANIFESTO ON SOUNDCLOUD

Mad crazy new dubs from CHILI BANKS & SIXTEENARMEDJACK up! Latest tracks by junglist manifesto

VOTE FOR TORONTO PRODUCER STRANJAH'S SICK REMIX OF METRIC'S "FRONT ROW"

Support Stranjah and vote for his remix of Metric's song "Front Row". Stranjah is a sick Toronto Producer forthose who don't know. http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/33916

MACHINIST MUSIC PODCAST

Coming in heavy for 2010/2011 is John Rolodex & his new imprint MACHINIST MUSIC! John is one of Canada's finest producers know for his mastery of all things Amen, as well as dark dirty basslines and sound quality that is amongst the best in the business. With the launch of his label this year comes his podcast http://machinistmusic.podomatic.com/
Be on the lookout for some insane vinyl coming out on this label later this year and in to 2011.

TRIPLE DECKER RECORD!&$#?

Some cool stuff right here.

METALHEADZ GREATEST MOMENTS

LTJ BUKEM : FABRIC LIVE 46 INTERVIEW

GOOD LOOKING RECORDS DOC.

Thought I had posted this before but a quick scan I don't see it. Either way it's a goodie. Enjoy.

FREE CAPITAL J TUNES

Some free tunes from Canada's legendary jump up producer Capital J.

http://www.djcapitalj.ca/

AN ARGUMENT AGAINST FAN FUNDING

AN interesting article I stumbled upon... SOURCE

Let’s be honest. You don’t need the money.

Anyone can make a record for next to nothing these days. Almost any other hobby is more expensive: photography, mountain biking, even video gaming. When a teenager singing into a webcam gets exponentially more views on YouTube than your latest “professional” video, the answer isn’t more money.

You’re just not there yet.

(hey, don’t feel bad – I’m not either)

Tracking at Abbey Road Studios won’t get you there. Hiring T-Bone Burnett to mix your album won’t get you there. A full-day mastering session with Bob Ludwig won’t get you there. 10,000 pressed CDs with 18-page inserts won’t get you there. A $5,000 promotion budget won’t get you there either.

No matter how much money you throw at your project, we’re all limited by a stubborn principle called free market pricing. People are only willing to pay what a product is worth to them, not what it costs to produce. The intrinsic value of music is in free fall, and people won’t pay for it if they’re just not that into you.

So why are musicians flocking to fan funding (also known as “crowdfunding”) sites like Kickstarter, Sellaband, Slicethepie, PledgeMusic, and artistShare in droves?

My guess is that they figure “why not give it a shot”? Well, I’ll tell you why not, and offer a better option.

1. It’s dishonest. I’m simply not willing to pretend it costs thousands of dollars to put out an album. If you can’t sell 100 CDs at $10 to pay for replication, make CD-Rs at $2 a pop, produce them on-demand, or go digital-only. Effective promotion doesn’t necessarily come with a price tag. And really, why should your fans pay to promote something they already bought?
2. They own you. By entering into a partnership with your fans, you become accountable to them. Until you follow through on your promises, you no longer call the shots. As Hugh McLeod explains in Ignore Everybody, “The sovereignty you have over your work will inspire far more people than the actual content ever will. The best way to get approval is not to need it.” While some may actually like the added pressure, it comes with a loss of control.
3. You could fail. Publicly and humiliatingly. Everyone will get their money back while you walk away empty-handed. Your fans may conclude that either your goal was too ambitious, or just maybe, your music isn’t as good as they thought is was. Your failure functions as a reverse testimonial. And then what? Are you really going to dump the whole project? If not, why hold it hostage in the first place?

We’re all adults here, right? If your project is so promising and you can’t scrape together $1500 from your “real job,” you could always write up a business plan and get a loan from the bank. Then again, they may just chuckle and offer to raise the limit on your Visa.

Fortunately, there’s a way to reap all the benefits of fan funding with none of the downsides: take pre-orders.

You can still create tiers with personalized extras, like phone calls with the artist, studio attendance, or a custom song. If you accept payments directly, you earn an extra 10% that would otherwise go to a third party. You can create a plan that scales with your goals (“if we reach 100 pre-orders, I’ll press CDs and all digital album sales will include physical CDs as well”). Or you can wait to add tiers until you reach certain milestones, so you don’t promise anything you can’t deliver. Best of all, you’re not locked in to anything. You can adjust your approach as you go based on fan response.

Taking pre-orders puts free market pricing on your side, by allowing you to create only what you need to fulfill demand. Best of all, there’s no “goal” to reach, so you keep every dollar. Risk is no longer a factor.

BUILD YOUR OWN VST SYNTHS & SAVE AS A VST

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THE HARRIS INSTITUTE

I can't say enough great things about this school. Truly one of the best years of my life, and it earned me a scholarship and skipped me into 4th year of Uni in the UK at Edinburgh Napier University. If you're in Canada or anywhere for that matter and thinking about audio production. check out http://www.harrisinstitute.com/

ANDY C DOCUMENTARY COMING SOON

DOCUMENTARY: BEAT MAKERS

Watch the full movie on youtube free.

PLAY DE RECORD: TORONTO'S PREMIERE SPOT FOR YOUR VINYL & GEAR ONLINE SHOP

http://www.playderecord.com/
MAXIMUM RESPECT TO FRANKIE GUNNS & CREW FOR ALL THE YEARS OF SUPPORTING TORONTO'S DJ SCENE!

SHITTY PRODUCT ALERT HITACHI/SIMPLETECH EXT. DRIVES

DO NOT PURCHASE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
In retrospect it's my own fault. I didn't do my due dilligence in researching before purchasing. ALWAYS RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY!

SONY MDR-Z1000 HEADPHONES

Since the end of the MDR-CD3000 several years ago, Sony has largely ignored the high-end closed headphone market and concentrated instead on their open and rather unusual looking SA headphone series. That's finally about to change with the release of the new MDR-Z1000, which is part of a launch of several new headphone models from Sony. The MDR-Z1000's design is quite conservative when compared to competitors from Denon or Audio-Technica which feature exotic wood baffles, but Sony has not skimped on materials. The ear cups are magnesium, and the headband is high quality metal.

The drivers are 50mm "HD" featuring liquid polymer diaphragms and neodymium magnets. Frequency response is rated at 5-80kHz, with a very low 24 Ohm impedance and high 108dB/mW sensitivity suggesting that the MDR-Z1000 has been designed to be driven straight from low power devices such as portable music players. The MDR-Z1000 should be available in November, priced around $740.

BLUMARTEN Natural History Remix Competition - Remix ‘Believe Me’ & feature on the LP re-release

Full details here -> www.blumarten.com/remix

Later this year we will be releasing a digital-only, augmented version of our Natural History album, which will include all the recent remixes from Klute, Seba, Bop, Stray, Badmammal & Kastle, some previously unheard remixes from us and, with any luck, a special guest remix of Believe Me from one of you lot.

All you need to do is download the parts for the track, create your remix in any style you like and submit it to us for listening. We will pick our favourite remix and the winning track will appear on the reissued album.
The deadline to enter your remix is 10th October 2010.

Please read the whole of the linked post above before asking us questions. Many of them will be answered already.

NEW DUB CHAMBER RECORDS SHIRTS

My good homies over at Dub Chamber Records have some killer shwag for sale in the form of killer black T's...

Chem 'em out & Support while sporting some fat gear.
http://www.dubchamberrecords.com/shirts.html

RISE ABOVE NATURE ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY SETS

Chili Banks @ Rise Above Nature: Album Launch…Tamobanter, BrotherMostRighteous.

After the label's successful launch in 2009, Junglist Manifesto Recordings returned in 2010 with some blazing new tunes. Front man & Toronto born artist Chili Banks came through with his first full length album RISE ABOVE NATURE. BIG BREAKS, SUB BASS, CRAZY SAMPLES, & KILLER EDITS ON THIS ONE!!!

The launch party for the album took place on April 14, 2010. In Edinburgh (UK) @ The Bongo Club teaming up with the Jungledub crew this was not a night that will be soon forgotten.
An amazing blend of Raggae, Dubstep, & of course Jungle smashed through the speakers and shook the floor, for a large crew of ravers.



Here are the sets…

Chili Banks @ Rise Above Nature Album Launch Party

http://www.junglistmanifesto.com/CHILIBANKS_AT_RISE_ABOVE_NATURE_ALBUM_LAUNCH.mp3

1. THE LUCKIEST MAN ALIVE - CHILI BANKS - (DUBPLATE)
2. ANOTHER DAWN - MOH PAI - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS/TOPP SHOTTA RECORDINGS
3. THIS IS CRACK - CHILI BANKS - (DUBPLATE)
4. PENDULUM IS SHIT - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
5. SOMETHING AMAZING - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
6. BE MY GIRL (VIP MIX) - CHILI BANKS - (DUBPLATE)
7. THE JUNGLE - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
8. PLAY 2 BEATS - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
9. THROW SOME HYPER D's ON IT - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
10. IMPERIAL MARCH - SIXTEENARMEDJACK - (FORTHCOMING) JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
11. BREECH 11 - MOH PAI - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
12. RIGHT NOW - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
13. THE SLAUGHTER - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
14. SCARY SHIT - MOH PAI - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
15. A FEELING OF SELF PITY - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS
16. HOW WE DO IT ON MARS - CHILI BANKS - JUNGLIST MANIFESTO RECORDINGS

Tamobanter (UK) @ Rise Above Nature Album Launch Party ***DUBSTEP SET***

http://www.junglistmanifesto.com/TAMOBANTER_AT_RISE_ABOVE_NATURE_ALBUM_LAUNCH.mp3

1. WITH YOU - NUMBER NIN6
2. ALRIGHT NOW - DUB KINETIK
3. BITCH SMAKIN KILLA - ALCHEMYST GRIMELOCK
4. TIMEWARP DUB (AKIRA KITESHI REMIX) - STAGGA
5. HEROICS - EMELKAY
6. THIS WAY - NERO
7. OOOH - DZ
8. GANGSTERS (TES LA ROK REMIX) - RICO TUBBS
9. WARNING FT. DYNAMITE MC (EDDIE K REMIX) - DJ PRIME CUTS
10. HOMELAND INSECURITY - NUPHLO
11. SPLATERBASS FT. SHIFTEE MOOVA - KANJA KINETIC
12. BEATS IN THE BASSMENT - RESO
13. WHY DONT YOU (KUVO DUBSTEP REMIX) - GRAMOPHONEDIZE
14. ION BRU - AKIRA KITESHI
15. EVERY DAY HUSTLE (AC SLATER REMIX) - B.RICH
16. SAXON - CHASE & STATUS
17. DO IT NOW - NOIZ, EXCIZION
18. OCTOCON - RESO
19. THE TECHNIQUE - DZ
20. BANG BANG FT. SHIFTEE MOOVA - TOTAL RECALL
21. D STOMP - KANJI KINETIC
22. HOT BOT - HOT MESS
23. BLAU (DOORLY DUBSTEP REMIX) - LEE MORTIMER, LAID BACK LUKE
24. HARD - BREAKAGE
25. BASS HEAD (MRK REMIX) - BASSNECTER
26. FROGGY STYLE (ZENO'S POISON DART FROG REMIX) - THE WIDDLER
27. MISSION AD - LIQUID STRANGER
28. BACK AT IT - SPL
29. DEEP DOWN SOUTH - KANJI KINETIC
30. ALL DA BREAKZ - BEN & LEX
31. GET YOUR HEADS OUT - PIRATE SOUNDSYSTEM
32. FEET OF CLAY DAVIS - BRUCE STALLION
33. ZINGOLO (DOORLY REMIX) - TINNY
34. CHUTNEY GRIP - SCHEMA
35. GIZMO - DATSIK

Brother Most Righteous (UK) @ Rise Above Nature Album Launch Party ***RAGGAE SET***

www.junglistmanifesto.com/BROTHER_MOST_RIGHTEOUS_@_RISE_ABOVE_NATURE_ALBUM_LAUNCH.mp3

RISE ABOVE NATURE CAN BE PURCHASED PURCHASED AT ALL THE BEST DIGITAL RETAILERS…I-tunes, Beatport, Amazon, Trackitdown, etc…

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SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS: WE'RE OLD SCHOOL NUMBER 10.

This one is gonna be nasty. It's been a long time since Toronto has seen James St. Bass rip it up. Too long if you ask me.

SUMMER TIME JAM!!!! CHILI BANKS (unique2100), GHALEON, & BASKETBALLJONES @ THE TRIBE MAGAZINE BBQ

There's gonna be some hot summertime beats on this one...

0=0 RELEASES THE SMOOTHIE SHOW ARCHIVES

Big things from Toronto badman 0=0. SImply someo the best beats around.



http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Oct_03_2007.mp3

00:00 – Jammin Unit – Totally Unintelligent (Plug mix) [Rising High - RSN117]
05:00 Koda – Time Of Signs
08:36 – Dextrous – nice n slow
12:50 – groove sindikut – hold me part 2
16:50 – Helen T – Hold Me [Zulu Records - ZR1S]
18:54 – Noodles & Wonder – Hold Me [Kickin - KICK47]
23:00 – Helen T – Hal’s Warning [I.D.M. - IDM005]
27:22 – Sub Sequence – Phone Me In The Morning
29:08 – Luger – Pass Agent [Leaf - DOCK3]
31:00 Bill Laswell – Oscillations (Atom Heart Cut Up Remix)
35:02 – Hopa & Bones – so sweet
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45:30 Sugizo – Michale In The Cage (Source Direct remix)
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53:08 – Dylan & B Key – Mindwalk
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61:50 – Remarc – in da hood
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67:02 – Droppin Science – Step off (splash remix)
70:44 – Potential Bad Boy – Brok Wild [Ibiza - IR041]

http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Oct_10_2007.mp3

Senses – Regress to Progress [Synaptic Plastic]
Instra:mental – Sakura [Darkestral]
X Nation – Secret Hideout
Sc9 n Creep – Nuthinkingway2
Theory - Wikked Haffi Run
ICR – Long For You [Misspent Music]
jcb – Enbracing Solitude [Cintamani]
Shobha Gurtu – Dil Leke Muijhe Badnaam Kiva(Paradox remix)[First Contact]
Tidal – Wisdom Tunnels [Advection]
Stranjah – Chordz [Synaptic Plastic]
Sileni – Green Blue Texture Jam [Thermal]
Plug – A Subtle Blend
Atlantic Connection – Alliance Amen [Sonorous]
Skitty – Insignia [Blindside]
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Joseph Nothing – Ballad for the Unloved [Planet Mu]
Sabre – Love is gone [Osiris]
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http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Oct_24_2007.mp3

Ror-Shak – Fate or Faith (feat. Julee Cruise) [Sonic Scenery]
ASC – Static Shock [Synaptic Plastic]
ICR – A New Day [Covert Operations]
Dub-One - 96 Baracades [?]
Aspect – It’s Yours(Aspect & Gremlinz) [Audio Decay]
Fracture & Neptune – Planet 13 [Counter Intelligence CI008]? – ?
Senses – St Germain [Synaptic Plastic: SP-EAR-4]
NSF – Think About It [4th Dimensions]
UK Apache vs MIR Crew – Everyman has a Right [?]
Menacer – Who Are You? [Miraculous]
B-Complex – Girl with Flower [unsigned]
Instra:mental – Pacific Heights [Darkestral]
Loula Pappa – My Painting (DJ Anarxx’s Happy Jungle remix) [Bootleg-download here]

http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Nov_07_2007.mp3

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10:30 Rogue Unit – Luv Dub
15:30 – the invisible man – skyliner
19:56 – lemon d – don’t make me wait
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32:00 – liftin spirits – cup a cha
36:00 – futurebound – sorrow
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44:10 Roz – U Can B My Lover (Jonny L Drum & Bass Mix)
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65:15 – Arcon 2 – The Beckoning
68:00 peshay – on the nile
74:00 studio pressure – presha III
77:30 Flynn & Flora – Dream Of You
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http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Jan_09_2008.mp3

0=0 – Soul Hunter Testifies
LFO – LFO (Equinox bootleg remix)
Senses – St Germain
ASC – Offworld Tides Remix
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D’Cruze – Lonely
DJ SS – United
Source Direct – Modem
Omni trio – together vip
the committee – profound love
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pfm – one and only
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sunshine production – above the clouds – vibes n wishdokta remix
noise factory – ladies choice
audio maze & dr s gachet – way of life
hype – trooper – bizzy b remix
bay b kane – seconds and hours
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http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Jan_23_2008.mp3

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03:00 Amon Tobin - Creatures (Hidden Agenda Defocussed remix)
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SEIJI - THE LONG WAY
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29:00 BLIM - Jeamland (Trace remix)
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37:30 - system x - got to believe
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48:00 - dj trace - lost entity
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70:00 - manix - you held my hand
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85:30 Dj Redoo - Rise & Shine (remix)
90:00 Dj Monk - Dance Hall Vibes

http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Jan_30_2008.mp3

T.Power - Police State
Parallel Worlds - Contagious
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Sounds Of Life - Currents
Skanna - Fine Me (original)
Drumdriver - Chest Natty
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Aquarius - Aquatic
Chris Paul
DNA -DNA
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Dubtronix - My Fantasy Remix
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Johnny L
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Teebee - The Claw
T.I.C. - Untitled (Promo 10)
some sappy soul 45

http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Feb_06_2008.mp3

Theory - Versionist [Vibez]
ICR - Song for Change [Misspent]
Skitty - People Stare
Andyskopes - Yesterdaze VIP
Sub Focus - Your Thing
Fushara - Rising
Intense - 1st Contact (ASC remix)
Equinox - N/A (old 8bit thing)
Autumn - Transmute [Fokuz Limited]
plug - feelings
photek - rings around saturn
funky porcini - king ashabanapal - dillinja remix
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http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Wed_Mar_19_2008.mp3

Dom Um Romao – Lake Of Perseverance (Sci-Clone Remix)
Bungle – The Wall [Blindside]
Seba – Steel (feat. Robert Manos) [Paradox]
Fanu – Orient Dawn [13music]
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26:20 Carlito – Heaven
Paradox – Deep Sleep
35:30 D.Kay + Lee – Pipe Dreams (31 Records)
Voyager – Long White Cloud [NEW PETE PARSONS TUNE!!! OMFG!!!]
NSF Crew – Heartbeat
DLX – Solars
Wanderer – Hopeful Eyes
Theory – Come Close
Double O – Dreamin’ [sYncoPATHIC]
Equinox – Vengance Tek
Freddy Fred – Show Them The Way
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79:00 Dom & Matrix – Footsteps
Chebah – Aquapulse VIP
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http://bustede.com/friends/0=0_The_Smoothie_Show_JUNGLETRAIN_Tue_June_24_2008.mp3

Fracture & Neptune – Sky Song [Med School OUT NOW BUY BUY!!]
Amon – Sunrise 343
Mutt – Era [?]
Sconeboy – Jazztrail
Aperture – Clover [Audio Decay]
Jason 0s – Clark Nova [Counter Intelligence OUT NOW BUY BUY!!!]
Stranjah – ASSASSINZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gremlinz – Annexization
Icicle – Final Stop [Cylon OUT NOW BUY BUY!!!]
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Soundmurderer – Fathom [Rewind/Replex]
U-ziq – Hasty Boom Alert [Planet Mu/Virgin]
Autechre – Acroyear 2 [Warp]
Squarepusher – Chin Hippy [Warp]
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NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE HERCULES MK4

In mid-January at the 2010 NAMM show, Hercules offered a sneak preview of its latest DJ controller. Today, at the Musikmesse European trade fair in Frankfurt, the manufacturer is pleased to announce the release date and retail price of its new Hercules DJ Console Mk4. This 2-deck portable DJ controller, featuring built-in audio, will be available in June 2010, at a suggested retail price of $199.99.


The Hercules DJ Console Mk4 is the most portable and most compact 2-deck DJ controller with built-in audio for PC and Mac®: just 26.5 x 18.7cm in size (10.4” x 7.3”) and weighing in at a mere 1.15kg (3.3lb), DJ Console Mk4 is the ideal controller for mobile DJs, wherever they are mixing.

In addition to its 2 stereo outputs (one for mixing, the other for previewing tracks), the Hercules DJ Console Mk4 also features 2 stereo audio inputs – unique in this product category – to connect any analog audio sources. It integrates perfectly into a DJ’s environment, whether he/she is just starting out or already at a professional level.

With the DJ Console Mk4, DJs can:
- Integrate analog audio into their digital mix
- Switch between mixing on their computer and mixing with standard DJ decks (CD or vinyl): using the DJ Console Mk4 and the included VirtualDJ® software, DJs can manipulate external audio sources just as they would with an analog mixing setup (the cross fader, volume faders and EQ knobs control mixing between the two external decks).

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CHILI BANKS: RISE ABOVE NATURE RELEASED!!!

After the label's successful launch in 2009 Junglist Manifesto Recordings returns. Front man Chili Banks returns with his first full length album RISE ABOVE NATURE. BIG BREAKS, SUB BASS, CRAZY SAMPLES, & KILER EDITS ON THIS ONE!!!

DOWNLOAD IT HERE FREE

http://www.junglistmanifesto.com/TUNES/RISEABOVENATURE.rar
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Sets from the launch party @ Bongo Club, Edinburgh. April 14, 2010. Coming soon!
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R.I.P. GURU: KING OF THE MONO TONE

From DJ Premier's Blog


Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer.

According to Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.

Since the onset of illness, Guru tried to live a “normal” life as an influential and outstanding musician, loving father, family man, and best friend. Doctors encouraged Guru to think positive that the cancer can be arrested and that a full recovery is possible but several special treatments including hard hitting chemotherapies failed.

While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, his shining music career, his family and loved ones.

“I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting,” read the official Guru statement.

“My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody’s feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.”

The statement reads on, “I do not wish my ex-DJ to have anything to do with my name likeness, events tributes etc. connected in anyway to my situation including any use of my name or circumstance for any reason and I have instructed my lawyers to enforce this. I had nothing to do with him in life for over 7 years and want nothing to do with him in death. Solar has my life story and is well informed on my family situation, as well as the real reason for separating from my ex-DJ. As the sole founder of GangStarr, I am very proud of what GangStarr has meant to the music world and fans. I equally am proud of my Jazzmatazz series and as the father of Hip-Hop/Jazz. I am most proud of my leadership and pioneering efforts on Jazzmatazz 4 for reinvigorating the Hip-Hop/Jazz genre in a time when music quality has reached an all time low. Solar and I have toured in places that I have never been before with GangStarr or Jazzmatatazz and we gained a reputation for being the best on the planet at Hip-Hop/Jazz, as well as the biggest and most influential Hip-Hop/Jazz record with Jazzmatazz 4 of the decade to now. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time. And we as a team were not afraid to push the envelope. To me this is what true artists do! As men of honor we stood tall in the face of small mindedness, greed, and ignorance. As we fought for music and integrity at the cost of not earning millions and for this I will always be happy and proud, and would like to thank the million fans who have seen us perform over the years from all over the world. The work I have done with Solar represents a legacy far beyond its time and is my most creative and experimental to date. I hope that our music will receive the attention it deserves as it is some of the best work I have done and represents some of the best years of my life.”

Guru, born Keith Elam, rose to fame in the 80’s as the founder of the legendary rap group GangStarr. The group released the classic single Words I Manifest followed by their critically acclaimed debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) and the classic album Step In The Arena (1991). Guru was the first artist to truly blend Hip-Hop with Live Jazz beginning in 1993, and seeing the vast influences his Jazzmatazz concept has had on the industry, it is clear that Guru’s musical contributions have been way ahead of their time. Guru has worked with such great artists as Herbie Hancock, Isaac Hayes, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Roy Ayers, Chaka Kahn, Branford Marsalis, David Sanborn, Bob James, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Common, Angie Stone, Jamiroquai, Macy Gray and Damien Marley, to name a few. Despite the fact that Guru isn’t hailing from New York, he is noted as a pioneer of the New York sound and true lyrical Hip-Hop. Guru later on joined forces with hit producer Solar and formed his label 7 Grand Records with the goal to keep “real” Hip-Hop alive.

Guru’s longtime partner, Solar, issues an official statement about the lost of the legendary MC which you can read below:

“The world has lost one of the best MCs and Hip-Hop icons of all time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru! Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it but tragically this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius. For the fans that reached out with love and support, I can’t tell you how much that meant to Guru and myself. Guru prepared this letter [read above] while he was in the hospital for the fans. I hope now that Guru has moved on to a better place! Guru is a great Black American Hero and should always be remembered as such and he is much more that just a Hip-Hop icon — he has changed the world for the better. I salute my fallen brother Guru! He will be missed tremendously!” Solar stated.

We will sorely miss Guru, both from a personal and from a professional standpoint. Our warmest condolences to Guru’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.








This letter is way outta hand. Pure scandalous. C’mon, this isn’t Guru who wrote this letter. Still questioning if he really got outta coma in the first place? Why the fuck did nobody stopped that dude??? I’m stuck with mix feelings, sorry. Hard to accept, R.I.P. to the man who marked 90s hip hop. R.I.P. Guru, what’s going to happen? He will be remembered for ever and ever!! DJ Premier, hold your head up for real. My condolences to his family and friends. Out of respect and mourning I’ll stop posting until this saturday (unless DJ Premier talks).

DOC SCOTT & 2SHY MC LIVE AT FABRIC 02.19.10

BIG SET RIGHT HERE!


Sorry about the lack of updates been real busy getting ready for the RISE ABOVE NATURE launch!

CHILI BANKS: A FEELING OF SELF PITY (FREE 320 ALBUM PROMO)

After the label's successful launch in 2009 Junglist Manifesto Recordings returns. Front man Chili Banks returns with his first full length album RISE ABOVE NATURE. Here's a free sneak peek of the album in the form of the first single "A FEELING OF SELF PITY". This one is an atmospheric old school vibed crazy vocal Amen smasher. Enjoy.

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Hold tight for the full release coming APRIL 14, 2010. AVAILABLE AT ALL YOUR FINER DIGITAL RETAILERS.


If you're in Scotland come check out the album launch party April 14, 2010. In partnership with Jungledub @ The Bongo Club



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SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS WE'RE OLD SCHOOL 9 03.12.10

SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS RETURNS!!!! If you don't know, get to know.

Only the true heads need apply.

Oldschool jungle the way it was meant to be heard. Nothing put positive vibes, smiling faces, and phat beats from 92-97 all night long. Not those top 40 Jungle Pop Anthems. STRICTLY CRATE DIGGIN'

Your selectors for this evening -

0=0 (PLANET MU/SYNAPTIC PLASTIC) Hold tight for the 0=0's soon to be released album on Planet Mu. The Buzz around this thing is huge, it's going to be an instant classic.

BASKETBALLJONES (SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS)

DJ GHALEON (SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS)

MOMENTUM (SCIENCE PRODUCTIONS)

THE MADNESS STARTS AT 10 PM...FREE!!!

& For all the friends and family of the Science Productions Crew we have a new album by CHILI BANKS: RISE ABOVE NATURE Dropping April 14, 2010. Big things!

Canadian Drum and Bass will never be the same...

Stride recordings is a fresh new drum’n'bass label based out of Toronto, Canada, boasting original cutting edge production from some of the most diverse and talented artists this side of the Atlantic. Not your typical digital label, the primary long term goal of Stride is to expose the rest of the world to some of the most promising up & coming acts to emerge from Canada in quite some time.
One unique aspect of Stride Recordings is its lack of borders and walls when it comes to the genres that embody the label. From smooth liquid rollers to dancefloor smashing jump up, from the dark and techy to the minimal and funky, Stride offers up two guarantees with each release: quality and diversity. The label was founded in 2009 by Toronto-based DJ Kapulet after receiving countless submissions for his highly acclaimed CCDNB podcast. After coming across dozens of amazing unsigned dubs and wondering how they could just slip under the radar, Kap decided to take matters into his own hands and get some of this great undiscovered music out and available to the general publc. While Stride is based out of the city that many consider to be the epicenter of Canadian drum’n'bass, the label pays attention to detail in regards to what is happening throughout the entire country of Canada. The first 4 signees — Vice LaVice, Schematic, Override and Spinlock — hail from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver respectively.
The first release from Stride is Vice LaVice’s “The Future” EP, which was released on January 28th, 2010. Shortly after, Vice followed up “The Future” with his sophomore effort, the groundbreaking, crowd-tested dancefloor smasher “Save Me” to critical acclaim. Schematic will be the second act on the label to drop a release with his soulful, funk-infused 4 track release “The London EP” Available Febuary 25th followed by EP’s by Override and Spinlock set to release in march.
Having secured a distribution deal With Symphonic Distribution, the newly established label is about to embark on a major promotional campaign that will see bi-weekly releases throughout the remainder of the year made available on all major digital music outlets. Adding even further diversity to the already talent-rich roster the label boasts, Stride has been busy signing new acts to accompany its new look. Spring will see the first releases from Toronto-based production team Locked & Erbalist, who have already found great success with both vinyl and digital releases worldwide on several established labels. Kitchener’s Filtersweeper chimes in shortly after with a reggae-fused double pack, showcasing his knack for drum-heavy, anthemic production.
The future of Canadian Drum and Bass is right around the corner.
INFO @ WWW.STRIDERECORDINGS.COM

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KENNY KEN W/ BZ JAN 2010



LAST CHOOOOOOOOOOOOON!



SUBFOCUS DECEMBER 2009

RAVE NEW WORLD : DOC

TORONTO RAVE DOC: THIS IS THE END

Very cool things.

PHOTEK / OLD SKOOL MIX / FEB 5 2010

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NEW STRANJAH MIX: DEEP SPACE RHAPSODIES

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In a rare appearance, Stranjah brings us this exclusive
mix of the latest in cutting edge drum & bass.

Taking the listener through a journey of moody mimimalist
rhythms to ethereal space-like rhapsodies, Stranjah showcases
forward-thinking sounds from his peers as well as his own
latest productions.

With over 20 new tracks on the pipeline, and a back-catalogue
spanning over Metalheadz, 31 Records and Renegade
Hardware, Stranjah reminds us why he is deemed the industry’s
most underrated production force.

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Deep Space Rhapsodies Vol.1
Release Date: January 2010

Tracklist:
01 Mr. Sizef – Doubtful Space Apathy (Dub) – 00:00
02 ASC – The Lair (Dub) – 03:45
03 Stranjah – Frontline (Dub) – 05:38
04 CJ Weaver – Flash Freeze (Dub) – 11:40
05 Data – The Causeway (Influence) – 14:29
06 arQer & Realtime – Divine Frequency (Dub) – 19:12
07 Stranjah – Reverence (Dub) – 22:23
08 Stranjah – Assassinz (Dub) – 28:14
09 Stranjah – Light (Dub) – 33:41
10 Mr. Sizef – Garmoniya Mirov (Hospital DUb) – 38:46
11 Stranjah – Entranced (Dub) – 42:32
12 Sunchase – Violet (Drone) – 47:14
13 Lynx & Kemo – Global Enemies (Christian Bruna Remix) – 51:04
14 Megadrummer – Through the Time (Dub) – 55:04
15 Stranjah – Fallen (Dub) – 0:59:13
16 Stranjah – Ascent (Dub) – 65:14
17 Olive – You’re Not Alone (Stranjah Remix) 69:24


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MAV: SCIENTIFIC WAX MIX

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01. Paul SG & Clart – Rhodesomes
02. Komatic - Better Place
03. Komatic – Apprehension
04. Naibu & Miss Drop – Doubts
05. Blu Mar Ten - Bedroom Eyes
06. Lm1 - Redshift
07. Blu Mar Ten - She Moves Through (ASC remix)
08. Naibu – Discrete
09. Spectrasoul – Insignia
10. Dissident - Dropshadow Diseases
11. ASC – Splintered
12. ASC - After Hours
13. ASC – Caesium
14. Sunchase - Something White
15. Resound – Spiral Web
16. Resound & Motive Within - Parallel Paths
17. Hiten – Defraud
18. Blu Mar Ten - Believe Me
19. PLK – Mastik
20. Mav & ASC – Sceptical
21. Mav - Out of the Blue
22. Calculon, Cybass & Mikrob – Relapse
23. Break & Hydro – Immaculate
24. Optiv – Drawbreath
25. Dlr & Ant TC1 - Space & Time
26. Blu Mar Ten - Eight Rounds Rapid
27. Hiten - The Grid
28. Blu Mar Ten – Clipjoint

DOC SCOTT 2009 / PART 12 [ THE FINALE ]

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KMAG RAGGUMENTARY: EAST COAST MAYHEM

A Raggumentary through the eyes of Ragga Scum and DJ Odi as they hit NYC, Philly, Baltimore, and back to NYC for Konkrete Jungle. Brought to you by Knowledge Mag & Methods NYC.

BIG UP RAGGA SCUM, DJ ODI, & KMAG for the is one.

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THE HISTORY OF HYPE