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Tensei – Two EP

hurryupnbuy — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:02:53 +0000

After the release of their “One” EP, Tensei, which consists of Chicago based musicians Simple X and Midas Wells, have released their second instrumental effort, “Two” on LA based label, Plug Research. Inspired by ’70s soul, afro-funk, and themed soundtracks that recall espionage, “Two” builds from the experimental hip hop inspired beats of “One.” However, [...]

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Interview :: Claude VonStroke vs. Justin Martin

URB.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:21:55 +0000

In today’s dance music world, it seems like every label is it’s own posse; releasing records, playing parties and overall just hanging tough while traveling the globe. San Francisco house-heads dirtybird Records is no exception. While the group of Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Christian Martin, Worthy and J Phlip might not be the first dance [...]

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Jon Convex Exclusive Mix

URB.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:46:07 +0000

Jon Convex Exclusive Mix Today’s entry in our podcast series comes from one of the most lauded producers at the moment, Jon Convex. Initially one of the two that make up the unquestionably fantastic outfit Instra:mental (Boddika being his counterpart), the duo splintered off to do their own thing within the past couple of years and [...]

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UCLA JazzReggae Festival

hurryupnbuy — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:32:04 +0000

The 26th Annual JazzReggae Festival at UCLA announces a lineup change for Jam Day, May 27th, as headliner Bobby Womack has canceled his performance due to health issues. Replacing Bobby Womack, we are proud to announce the addition of the illustrious soul man and musical genius, Booker T. Jones, as the new sub-headliner for [...]

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Oddisee – Odd Renditions EP – Remixes of Bon Iver, Marvin Gaye, K-Os and more

hurryupnbuy — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:25:53 +0000

Oddisee’s album “People Hear What They See” Is out June 12th via Mello Music Group!! Last week, Oddisee dropped the amazing video for his remix of Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar” in preparation of the full release of “Odd Renditions,” which also features remixes from Bon Iver, K-Os and Metronomy. Today, enjoy the full EP download of [...]

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Kosha Dillz – Moses Wasteland

ramievenesh — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:17:33 +0000

‘ Kosha Dillz brings to us his first video from “The Jet Lag” Ep, “Moses Wasteland.” Its pretty different and aggressive for him but displays many bars for anyone doubting the skill level. Much darker than his Bud Light weego dog fun.Kudos to Robbie Barclay and Rik Cordero for its premier on the Three21 media network, [...]

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Kosha Dillz releases The Jet Lag EP via DJ BOOTH , Rocks Bananas w/ @verbsisthehomie @jaykgallagher @kidstatic Tonight in LA!

ramievenesh — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:01:07 +0000

Kosha Dillz hits us with some of his illest stuff yet. ”The Jet Lag” EP is his latest effort since crushing the SXSW game (13 shows) and his Gina and The Garage Sale EP. Courtesy of DJ Booth You can download the project here. It features guest vocals from Ducky and Jesse Palter of Palter Ego. All [...]

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IMS and EDC Take EDM Conferences To The Next Level

URB.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:28:00 +0000

It used to be that WMC was the only game in town for the ‘EDM’ industry to come together and pow wow. But just this year, Insomniac has announced EDM Biz in the run up to EDC in Las Vegas, and the International Music Summit debuted its first U.S. event earlier year with a pre-Coachella [...]

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WATCH The Root’s ?uestlove On Morgan Spurlock’s New Show

URB.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:55:32 +0000

Hip-hop iconoclast Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson is the subject of the latest episode of Morgan Spurlock’s “A Day In The Life.” The Supersize Me director followed the drummer and bandleader throughout a full day in New York City, from his early morning workout to a late-night DJ gig at his weekly Bowl Train party. In between, [...]

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Win A Pair Of Tickets To Movement 2012 In Detroit

URB.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:31:42 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is approaching, which for the international techno community can only mean one thing — it’s time for Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival. Heading into it’s lucky 13th year, Movement is coming with one of it’s best line-ups ever, including headliner sets by Public Enemy, Lil Louis and Jeff Mills (performing a retro-’80s [...]

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