Detroit producer Tall Black Guy has assembled a lineup of production talent to set the mood for an instrumental album which is sure to stay on repeat. "Tempo Dreams, Vol. 1" brings together a group of producers who are at the forefront of creating a futuristic soul style of Hip Hop, all chosen by Tall Black Guy himself. A dream-like vibe is definitely felt throughout with a variety of tempo and rhythms as each producer provides sounds which expand upon the mood and emotion of Hip Hop production. Pre-order your copy of "Tempo Dreams Vol. 1" now which hits stores June 18th 2012.

Enjoy the sounds of this producer who provides a feast for your ears in the form of instrumental Hip Hop music. "Equilibrium" by Evil Needle is due in stores on June 5th, 2012.

Evil Needle - "Equilibrium" Tracklist:

01 - Champion Sound
02 - Warp Drive
03 - Groovin' in Heaven
04 - Sky High feat. Momothelocal
05 - Unleashed
06 - Jazzolude 03
07 - Rhapsodie for Analog OSC
08 - Feel Good Inc
09 - Jazzolude 04 feat. Elaquent
10 - Moodolude 04
11 - Hyperspeed feat. Broad Rush
12 - Dream Dust
13 - Laid Back
14 - Tantra feat. Sivey
15 - Endless
16 - Bonus - Fate
17 - Bonus - The Session
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Credits :

Track 04 - Guitar Track by 'Momothelocal' ( momothelocal )
Track 09 - Co-Produced by 'Elaquent' ( Elaquent )
Track 11 - Co-Produced by 'Broad Rush' ( Broad Rush )
Track 14 - Co-Produced by 'Sivey' ( Sivey )

Mixed by Robert Neubauer @ Roboton Studio ( www.roboton.info )
Mastered by Florian Schoch @ Bedroom Studio ( www.evil-needle.com )

Artwork by Cheez

The Virginia MC and super producer returns with beats and rhymes in the rawest fashion on "In My Mind EP". If your a Nottz fan you'll find some of these songs familiar with a few new additions to get you ready for his next project. Nottz is in a rare league of today's artists who provide a sound which inspires the anticipation of a purchase by standing out with quality which is above the average.

The lyrical talent of John Robinson and magical touch of Pat "PVD" Van Dyke on production combines for what is certain to equal out to a very passionate approach to Hip Hop in 2012. The two artists are no strangers to blessing the eardrums and souls of listeners both as a team and separately with a number of creative independent music projects over the years and are ready to release a new album together. Listen to these snippets for a peak into the unique Hip Hop sound of these two New Jersey natives. John and P not only entertain and set the mood but enlighten through a blend of intellectual wordplay with Hip Hop production which is musically expansive.

Enjoy the preview of tracks from John Robinson & PVD's forthcoming album due out later this year. Their previously released first single "Miles & 'Trane" can be heard in full here.

Mixed by Bobby Garcia and featuring Melinda Camille. All music written, recorded, and produced by Pat Van Dyke. Lyrics by John Robinson (aka Lil Sci). more details at www.PVDMusic.com www.theJohnRobinsonproject.com

Personnel:
Lenny Marcus - acoustic grand piano, C flute, Bass flute, synthesizers
Rick Eckberg - upright bass, electric bass
Larry Scott - drums

Tom Artwick - sax, flute
Cyrus Pace - acoustic & electric guitars
Vladimir Espinosa - congas, percussion
Scott Walter - trumpet, flugelhorn





Personnel:
Lenny Marcus- piano
Rick Eckberg- bass
Larry Scott- drums

Cyrus Pace- guitar
Tom Artwick- sax, flute
Scott Walter- trumpet, flugelhorn
Vladimir Espinosa- congas, percussion
Peter Ingram- drums on Sun Ray, Threesome
John Brown- bass on Sun Ray, Threesome

Nothing speaks more volumes in art than someone who dedicates their work to the memory of their mother. In the first web series of Masta Ace and MF Doom's collaboration album "Son of Yvonne", Hear from Masta Ace as he sits down with Brooklyn Bodega to discuss the meaning and process behind the album which is now out on Fat Beats Records / M3.

Slice of Spice Records continues to release the motherload of Lord Finesse archive and remix material with the remix of "Kicking Flavor With My Man". The sinister sound of the remix is a good match for the flows of Finesse and Percee while presenting a sharper contrast of mood in comparison to the original 1992 version which feels more soulful and jazzy.


Listen to the snippets above and stay tuned to Slice of Spice for notification on how to purchase a copy of this collector's item.

Check out about 30 minutes of video as two classic entities of Hip Hop travel from the US overseas to Europe during the Golden Era of 1989. The footage captured by Loosefanclub features an exciting (and brightly lit) performance by EPMD at BCM Summer Dance Festival at the Tempodrome in Berlin Germany during the duo's 2nd album "Unfinished Business". This stage show kicks off with a blazing 4 minute DJ set by Scratch. After EPMD, watch a sit-down interview with The Blastmaster KRS-One in London who explains his place in Hip Hop and life during the release of his then new album "Ghetto Music: The Blueprint of Hip-Hop".

Erykah Badu continues to inspire a new movement of soulful music as an array of producers from different backgrounds craft their sounds based on her wonderful melodic vibes and aura. Enjoy the sounds of "Y'all Feel That: Erykah Badu Flips and Covers" by Bama Love Soul. This mix which they describe as "a collection of some of our favorite tricked out treats" presents sounds of futuristic Neo-Soul from a collective of musical talent who are here to bless your eardrums for 2012 and beyond.






1. My Morning Jacket – Tyrone
2. The Electric – Didn’t Cha Know feat Add2, Qwazaar, Wes Restless & Yarah Bravo
3. Jesse Boykins III – Mystery of Iniquity (BaduBoykinsHill)
4. Durand Bernar – Flipside of the Game
5. Erykah Badu – Love of My Life (Shelltoes Remix)
6. Erykah Badu – Love of My Life (Kaytradamus Remix)
7. Erykah Badu – Real Thang (maTic’s cold crush remix)
8. Erykah Badu – Window Seat (The O Remix)
9. Erykah Badu – Southern Gul (Nonagon Remix)
10. Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (Bonobo Remix) feat Erykah Badu
11. Melo-X – Gone Baby feat Paul McCartney & Erykah Badu
12. Collette – Orange Moon
13. Erykah Badu – Honey (Lawrence Wiggins Remix)
14. Show Tufli – Stand Out Girl
15. Erykah Badu – I Want You (Rancido’s Deepersoul Edit)
16. Erykah Badu – On & On (Kero One Remix)
17. Erykah Badu – Soldier (Sam Champ Remix)
18. Erykah Badu – Telephone (Freddie Joachim Remix)
19. 9th Wonder – 20 Feet Tall feat Erykah Badu & Rapsody
20. Erykah Badu – 20 Feet Tall (Yoruba Soul Remix)
21. Erykah Badu – Honey (Glenn Underground Remix)
22. Eryah Badu – Back in the Day (Chopped & Screwed)
23. Vlooper – The Healer feat Modlee
24. Erykah Badu – Bag Lady (J Finesse Remix)

It's hard to get over the soulful and funky character of late 80's Hip Hop and this mix by DJ High-C proves this unique Golden era sound existed in more places than just the East and West Coasts. This mix is courtesy of Rehash Recordings.






1. Introduction
2. Born 2wice - Child 4 Freestyle
3. Good Fellaz - Pharmacy
4. EK Squad - Real Life
5. Audio Two - When Milk is on the Mic
6. Simply Smooth - Def Female
7. Queen Latifah - The Queen is Hyped Up (45 King Remix)
8. D-Crew - Cool MC
9. Spyder D - I Can't Wait to Rock the Mic
10. The God Squad - Blow Em Out Like Candles
11. Living Legends - Classic
12. Outro Bonus Beat (Tenison Stephens - Don't Rip Me Off)

Legendary musician, producer and songwriter Al Kooper visits the Massachusetts studios of Lost and Found for an interview and musical journey through his career in performing with a who's who of Rock music royalty. Listen to stories behind the music as Al takes you into recording sessions in addition to sharing songs from his classic catalog, some unreleased music and some of his favorite Rock music of the current generation.

The Brooklyn-born musician began in the late 1950s as a sideman, producer and songwriter eventually gaining placement to play on the Bob Dylan albums "Blonde On Blonde" and "Highway 61 Revisited" during the 60's. Some of his greatest and most well-known accomplishments are his credit as the fouder of Blood, Sweat, and Tears and as one of the most important members of the The Blues Project. "Super Session" an album which Kooper produced and performed on with groundbreaking guitarist Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills is iconic within Rock as an album which pioneered the idea of the "super group" in the late 60's into the early 70's, spawning a number of classic groups after it's release. Al's involvement is notable in collaborating with many talented musicians within an era of Rock which would shape the genre for years to come, even collaborating with and drawing influence from Soul musicians of the time. After "Super Session" Al went on to perform on albums by The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Cream, The Who, and many more.

As a musician who has influenced generations while also keeping his ear to newly emerging acts, Al took the opportunity to share some of the music which he enjoys these days. He plays the music of current bands which fit in the vein of the revival 60's Rock sound he is so well known for, in addition to sharing a few of his own recent performances.






12:02. Al Kooper & Mike Bloomfield w/Johnny Winter - It's My Own Fault - LIVE

Set of selections chosen by Al Kooper:
12:22. Super Session (Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield) - Stop
12:30. Field Music - If Only The Moon Were Up
12:34. We Are Augustines - Ohio
12:45. Little Buster - Looking For A Home
12:47. Little Beaver - Joey
12:56. Al Kooper - This Diamond Ring
01:03. Al Kooper - Green Onions - LIVE
01:08. Al Kooper - Stax-a-bility
01:19. Mother Earth - Down So Low
01:24. The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes for You

01:28. Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond, Dr. John - It Hurts Me Too

More selections chosen by Al Kooper:
01:33. Heritage Blues Orchestra - Get Right Church
01:41. Unbunny - Pink Lemonade
01:44. Paul Thorn - Love On Me
01:53. James Maddock - Chance

If you love music history, reserve some space on your hard drive now for this collection of limited edition record label promo photos of Hip Hop & Dancehall artists compiled by Bigg Boss Luciano of Phila Flava forums. From The Boogie Down Bronx and all 5 boroughs, to the Mid-West, Dirty South and West Coast, this collection of record label promo pics brings together a variety of flavors of Hip Hop and Dancehall music spanning 3 decades.

From one person who appreciates the nostalgia of promotional material to another, Bigg Boss offers a treat for your collection as we move from print to digital media.

View a list of the artists included in this collection here.


Used primarily as a promotional tool for record labels before the internet decreased the use of print promotional media, these photos could be found in your local mom and pops record store as an artists advertisement/promo kit. Now thanks to Bigg Boss Luciano, you can sit back and take a look at eras of Hip Hop and Dancehall at a glance by uploading these digital scans to your favorite photo viewing software. From an artistic standpoint, promo photos commissioned by major record labels might be some of the best black and white photography you can observe within the history of Hip Hop and music in general.



Download: Record Label Promo Photo Archive - Hip Hop & Dancehall Artists From The 80's to 2G by Bigg Boss Luciano (1 zip file and 2 folders of jpg images, 265 images total 36.2 MB)