Bring back Broken Beat!!!

Join the Facebook group Broken Beat/Nu-jazz/Downtempo

This is a group for people who enjoy broken beats, nu-jazz, acid jazz, and jazz house.

–Broken Beat–

Broken beat is an electronic music genre first appearing at the end of the 20th century and pioneered by IG Culture. Appearing in the western parts of London, the genre is also referred to as West London, mainly because Goya Music’s offices were in London’s Ladbroke Grove, W11, as were most of the participating artists studios. Regular nights which play this genre of music include Co-op which was held at Plastic People for a number of years before re-launching at East Village – both in Shoreditch. In 2008 monthly Co-Op sessions were launched at Concrete in Birmingham, UK. Another night worth mentioning is Inspiration Information previously at Notting Hill Arts Club but now at East Village in Shoreditch. Elsewhere, DJs from the Kyoto Jazz Massive regularly play at The Room in Tokyo. Distribution outlet Goya Music played an influential role in establishing the early UK sound, supporting early labels such as People, Bita Sweet, Mainsqueeze and numerous others.

Happy Birthday to own of our heroes, Mr. Jeff Townes.

WARNING This recording may contain more Talib Kweli than the average listener can handle in one sitting.

Dj Graffiti, producer Astronote and the aforementioned host, Talib Kweli, come together to drop a collection of Biggie remixes, Bigger and Better. I’m feeling alot of cuts on here (especially Party & Bullshit), but whether these remixes are actually better than the timeless Biggie classics is a whole ‘nuther thing altogether.

Download Bigger and Better here.

Welcome to a new era.

Download the full remix on mp3:
Jay-Z — My President is Black (D.C. Remix).

For our 12th episode, EMPANADAMN and DJ LIL TIGER team up for another quick mix (just under 27 minutes) to hold things over until the world gets a little less busy. Just a sampling of things to come, really. EMPANADAMN spreads it around with a little of everything but the kitchen sink, and LIL TIGER closes out the mix with a quick hit of raw dancehall.

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Also check out some of our previous episodes:

episode 11: EMPANADAMN and DJ LIL TIGER: 11buhbomp.mp3
episode 10: STARSIGN: 10buhbomp.mp3
epsiode 09: DJ LIL TIGER: 09buhbomp.mp3
episode 08: EMPANADAMN: 08buhbomp.mp3
episode 07: EMPANADAMN: 07buhbomp.mp3
episode 06: WITNES & SQUINCY JONES: 06buhbomp.mp3
episode 05: ISH: 05buhbomp.mp3

Full archive available here: www.buhbomp.com/updates/?page_id=38

Here’s the latest batch of buhbOmp mp3 handouts to help warm you up in this cold, harsh winter. …

(click the song names to download the tunes)

dj lil tiger | cool and quiet, but quick to start up a riot …

Abstract Truth – Get Another Plan (Extended Mix)
Monique Bingham‘s voice is just too beautiful. Abstract Truth is known for their house classic “We Had a Thing”, but the drums on this tune rule my world. I think this dropped in 1996, well before this type of shit was on my radar. Shouts to Aser for putting me on to this many moons ago. To add some perspective to your time warp, feast your eyes on this.

Erup – Mek Noise
Been in a dancehall mood lately, and this tune off the Dashboard Riddim has been in my heavy rotation of late. Another hot production from Truck Back and Erup, the folks that brought you the massive “Click Mi Finga.”

Demarco – Gal A You (raw)
**Audio NSFW** Another fire tune from Demarco, who’s “Fallen Soldiers” tune mashed everything last year. This one is off the Outada Riddim, which came out some time back in October, I think. No matter, this shit stays hot. And I can’t lie, I’m a total sucker for these throwback riddims anyway.

Witchdoctor feat. OutKast – Dez Only 1
Gotta take it back a bit with this one. Some of y’all might remember Witchdoctor’s “Holiday”. I know in Houston and in Austin, we played the fuck out of this tune for a long, LONG time. What folks might not know is that Witchdoctor put out a full-length solo album called A S.W.A.T. Healin’ Ritual that had some real gems on it. Not everything from that record has held up over time, but this tune still does it for me. It doesn’t hurt that 3 Stacks and Sir Lucious Left Foot put it down real strong. I can’t believe it’s been over 10 years since this song came out.

Mandrill – Mango Meat
Since I’m already looking back, here’s another one from the vaults. I’ve mentioned this one before. One of my favorite Hip-Hop songs of all time (from probably my favorite Hip-Hop album of all time) is the Jungle Brothers’ “Straight Out the Jungle,” which was born from the greatness of this Mandrill masterpiece.

Bonus video: Jungle Brothers – Straight Out the Jungle

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empanadamn | R&B Babies | Serato ready

Aaliyah “Rock The Boat (Stimulated Remix)“
I always thought that I would get to meet Aaliyah. Baby Girl Rest In Peace.

Brandy “Drum Song”
This is probably the only track from her latest album that works in a DJ set. It’s got somewhat of a smooth, broken feel to it. I used to not like Brandy because she looked like a goldfish with braids, but you can’t deny that she has some bangers. Still, I can look past Moesha and all that as she’s developed into a nice looking woman. But if it came down to it and I had to pick between her and Monica in a battle of “The Boy Is Mine”, Monica wins.

Slim “Good Lovin'” (Feat. Ryan Leslie & Fabolous)
WOW! This track’s got the perfect amount of knock, funk, bounce and sessiness to it, rapping aside. Slim can be hit or miss, but this one’s a killa. Ryan Leslie is becoming a personal favorite for current productions the more I hear him. Hello BPMs in the 90s.

Amel Larrieux “Giving Something Up”
Amel has that winning combination of looks and sangin skills. However, seeing her live is a different thing. Yes, it’s live and in person, BUT she goes off on scattin’ (no 2 girls, one cup-o) reminiscent of Kim Wayans as the lounge singer doing “When The Saints Go Marching In” in “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.” With that, I love this track.

Notorious B.I.G. “Just Playin'” (Dreams)
Just because. (PS. I still have a crush on Dawn from En Vogue.)

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Really good read on J.Dilla in the latest Vibe magazine, and the trials and tribulations Dilla’s mom has been dealing with since the passing of her son.

J. Rocc’s DJ set recorded live on New Year’s Day 2009 at The Do-Over in Los Angeles. Thanks to The Do-Over’s Haycock, Strong and Blacc.

Czech the podcast here.

The Do-Over

His name is Derrick Jones, the TR808, but you can call him D-Nice. And while you were pounding away your nonexistent screenplay and working on finishing that second short stack of pancakes, D-Nice has been quietly directing a series of short films that chronicle obscure twists and turns in hip hop’s private quarters that have shaped some of the biggest cuts in it’s history. Also, if weren’t aware, dude is pretty sharp with the clickety flash as well.

Here, D-Nice captures some inside scoop on Joe Ski Love’s hit “Pee Wee Dance”. Stick around for some watershed commentary on “ringtone rappers”.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Joe Ski Love from D-Nice on Vimeo.

There’s 6 episodes so far, and by the upload date and times, I’m sure there will be much more to come. You can peep the whole series here.

Bonus: The irony of Masta Ace’s piece is only matched by the films beauty.

True Hip-Hop Stories: Masta Ace from D-Nice on Vimeo.

Courtesy of the Strut, of course. I’m up way too early on a Saturday. Exile been killing it for a minute. Fresh Coast shit. Something in the water out there.

Exile “Were All In Power” from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Exile “Milli” Video from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

Exile Flips Q-Tip “Let’s Ride” – Prod. by J Dilla from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.