Free, Ghostface, Funk, that's a nice little three word combo. I haven't given this my undivided attention yet, but it sounds like something that I would be into. Go to Max Tannone's site for the download link. A little about the project from the man himself, below.
"Released in July 2011, Ghostfunk pairs one of my favorite hip-hop artists, Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah, with vintage African funk, high-life, and psychedelic rock music. Artwork by Joe Dichiara."
Wu-Tang Fugazi mashup. About the project: "Wugazi is a labor of love by Cecil Otter & Swiss Andy. Cecil Otter is an emcee & producer, and one of the founding members of Doomtree. He has contributed to over a dozen records. His most recent full-length, Rebel Yellow, was re-released by Sage Francis for Strange Famous Records. Swiss Andy is a musician & producer residing in Minneapolis. He has been a contributor to several bands including The Millionth Word, Field Guide and The Swiss Army. He is currently working on a remix of Rebel Yellow." Go to their site to grab the songs. Sleep Rules Everything Around Me by WUGAZI
Adam Warrock who previously blessed any nerds who wanted to hear rapping about X-Factor with his free mixtape posted about here. Is back with more free-ness. This time he is rapping about the New Warriors. I will probably pass on this, I barely remember these dudes, but maybe one of you is a huge...checks wiki..Hindsight Lad fan...really? That is one of the worst names I have ever heard. *pours tea for Strong Guy
action figure* Grab the mix here.
The theme today seems to be Asians and Wu-Tang, sort of correlated, I heard we drafted them in the racial draft. Model Minority recently dropped their gigantor 22 track mixtape entitled, "Tiger Sons." I am sure pretty much everyone knows what the title references but if you are out of the loop you can check out the article here. I am not sure if I have ever heard a Model Minority track, so really I have no formed opinion on them. I assume they are overtly political, I doubt they are clubby, and I am guessing that out of 22 tracks they should have at least one good one, but I could be totally wrong. So with that sparkling recommendation you can grab the mixtape at their site here.
Update: Here is a video for one of the songs off of the mix. It won't really get the party started but I support all asians with beards.
Not free but this project from Prometheus Brown (Geologic from Blue Scholars) and Bambu from Native Guns just came out. About the project via Angry Asian Man, The two Filipino American emcees recently joined forces during a week-long visit to Hawaii to create an album -- "laced with beats by local Hawaiian producers and rounded out by some of LA and Seattle's most talented beatsmiths" -- that pays homage to the islands." Go to the Blue Scholars site to buy, sample it below.
I am grabbing a bunch of free indie mixtapes for an upcoming post as well, so be on the lookout for that if hip hop isn't your thing.
Upcoming shows time. I arranged them differently this time. Whereas before they were by venue, now they are by date. I just like to switch it up, I do the same thing with my workout routine. Sometimes I bench press cars, sometimes Municipal buildings. It just depends on the mood I am in.
September
Vetiver will be performing with The Fresh & Onlys as their openers. They will be Vetivering all over your ear canals at.The Independent on Sunday, September 5. Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM. $15 tickets can be found here.
On Friday, September 17, there will be a Johnny Cash tribute band named Cash'd Out at the Shattuck Down Low. The Moonshine Bandits will be opening for them, doors open at 8:30 and tickets are $10 with a $1.54 service charge. Grab them here. I guess this is for the hardcore Cash fans who never got to see him live.
Saturday, September 25, Vampire Weekend with guests: Beach House and The Very Best will be at the Greek Theater in Berkeley. I am a big fan of Beach House, who's coming with me? The show starts at 7:00PM and general admission tickets are $37.50 plus service charges. Tickets are online here or go to the box office in Berkeley or the Fox to avoid service charges.
Perfume Genius and two yet to be named acts will be making The Bottom of the Hill smell fancy on September 27. The show starts at 9:00, Doors open at 8:30. $10 advance tickets with a booking fee of $2.01 means the $12 at the door tickets are pretty much the same damn thing. If you would like to lock down your place and buy tickets now though, have at it.
October
Fri, October 01, The Duckdown crew will be rolling into Slim's. This is a pretty quality group of performersrepping that real hip hop of days gone by. Sean P is my dude, he still gets an automatic listen when he is featured. Pharoahe is a solid lyricist, while Buck is hit or miss for me. A guaranteed quality show though.
The Duckdown 15th Anniversary Tour will feature:
Pharoahe Monch
Boot Camp Clik featuring Buckshot, Sean Price & Smif N Wessun
Kidz in the Hall
Skyzoo
DJ Evil Dee
Sunday, October 3, First Aid Kit and Ferraby Lionheart will be at The Bottom of the Hill. 9pm (doors at 8:30pm) • $12 in advance / $14 at the door. Tickets here.
Monday, October 25, Seabear will be performing at The Independent, Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
$15 tickets here.
November
Thu, November 11, at Slim's, Ghostface Killah will be making nonsensical rhymes about Wally's and cocaine.
Fri, November 12, 2010, at Slim's, Doomtree featuring P.O.S. and Dessa bring their smart abstract rapper style stuff to town.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $15
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over
Sat, November 20, Slim's is at it again. This night local legends and room rockers, Zion I bring the ruckus. I highly recommend anyone who has not seen these guys live, attend this. I have lost count of how many times I have seen them but they have never done a bad show while I have been there. Even rocking for a crowd of five people for Black Family Day, in Davis, these guys get down no matter the situation. They can make non hip hop fans stans in the matter of a set. Beleedat.
Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM)
Ticket price: $20/$23
Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com
All Ages 6 and Over
