Chillax Trax : Bonobo - The Turtle

Whistles, Claps and Serenity

 

Pilote - 01 - The Turtle (Bonobo Mix) - One Offs Remixes And B Sides - 2010  

Whether your stress pertains to education, occupation, or copulation, Bonobo can put you at ease. His mellow whistles, and watery chord progression are superlatively soothing. Bonobo's weaves a melodic tapestry that transports you to a place of serenity, where your only concern is that his music will end. The juxtaposition of Bonobo's prominent bass chords, and single treble notes, paralleled to the soft rhythmic drums, and slow sliding bass notes creating the imagery of a solitary turtles swimming. Pure bliss.
Close your eyes and enjoy....

Funk Friday : Viceroy - In The Sky

If Duck-House-Sauce Banged Alter

Viceroy - Thrills N' Chills (EP out now!)
Cue the vibrantly lit dance floor, Cue care free cliche dance moves, Cue funked-out basslines, Cue 70s disco vocal samples...Cue Viceroy.

Shiny Disco Clubs Records latest discovery is based out of California and blasts French-Disco-House as if he were hailing from Lyon, France himself. Little is know about the artist personally, but there is one definitive factor, this cat makes BANGERS. I give my personal guarantee that Viceroy will have you shaking your tail feather in seconds.  This nu up and comer of disco house has a vast amount of talent and I can't wait for his career to progress and unfold.

DnM

Mash-Up Monday : Magic Club President - Rolling in the Gaudy side of town ( Adele vs Gayngs )

Mellow-Mash makes me something something...

Magic Club President - Rolling in the Gaudy Side of Town - Adele x GAYNGS 

As of late, Adele has become the 'Chuck Norris Jokes' of the music world; over-exposed, over-played, and over-mixed to the point where her talent has lost all credibility. She has become the new Kid Cudi, in which she is so popular that no matter what you mix it with people will enjoy it. Magic Club President has completely restored Adele's exceptional skill by mashing it with up-and-comer artist - Gayngs.  Unleashing a song that is both simultaneously mellow and powerful.

I was not able to find out a lot of information on  wonder-mash-kid Magic Club President. However, his talent is evident when he combines Adele's enchanting vocals from 'Rolling in the Deep to compliment the low-fi saxophones and heavy reverb of Gayngs - Gaudy Side of Town. This powerful combination results in a song evoking imagery of passionate kisses in the rain, beautiful-bitterness, and remorseful love.

Funk Friday : Poolside - Do You Believe

Encapsulation of  summer nights

Poolside - Do You Believe
This LA based band are creating nu-disco that perfectly fits their name...poolside. Since I first heard it, all I can think about is having this playing while laying on the beach. The track reminds me of warm summer nights at backyard parties with hanging lantern lights and the pretty hipster girl across the way with big brown eyes.  Funking licked bass lines and simplistic piano riff create an escape to disco-summer-bliss where the beers are always cold and the naivety of summer flings will last forever. Where the gentle caress of tanned skin melts away all worries.

Hip-Hop Hump Day : Wiz Khalifa - Young, Wild and Free ( feat Snoop Dogg )

So what...

 

Young, Wild And Free 

Wiz collabs with Snoop D-oh-double-G, again, making a misguided youth anthem. Relaxed flow about partying, smoking joints and not giving a fuck. With the exception to 'This Plane' and 'The Thrill', I am by no means a Wiz Khalifia fan. Having said that there is something about 'Young, Wild and Free' that screams summer jam. Whether its the chill-laid-back piano riff, the light airy shakers or the ever-so relatable lyrics its destined to get stuck in your head.

 So, chill on the stoop, the back porch or the beach with this bangin' and your bound to have a good summer.

Chillax Trax : Aloe Blacc - Billie Jean

The 2nd coming of soul...

Aloe blacc - Billie Jean by kyleflemington

 Aloe Blacc instantaneously engrossed me when I first heard his soulful track 'I need a dollar' on the hit HBO show "How To make it in America" . Soon after, I found myself scouring the internet for any and all information I could find about him. I stumbled across this, a beautiful rendition of Micheal Jackson's "Billie Jean". It's certainly an interesting take, the way he's stripped down the original embodiment to the basics, only leaving the soul. A slow walking bass-line, minimalist drum usage and Aloe Blacc's ardent vocals have created a cover that will stop you in your tracks

DnM 

Hip-Hop Hump Day : Childish Gamibno - My Shine

Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino has done it again. His EP dropped a few days ago and really goes to show how taleneted this young artist is. From his witty puns and metaphors to clever use of double entrundres, Donald certianly shows us how creative he is. Childish Gambino even manages to test his vocal range a few times and crushes that too.

Childish Gambino-03 My Shine