Independent record labels are sprouting up all over the place - in location & style. And the ones that are doing it right not only have a choice selection in catalogue, but also take the time to artfully craft their image as they do their artists. Each of these 12 labels sport some of the most well respected producers & musicians that belong on this blog and create a culture with style around their music. On here I may point out a few that lack in proper online presence, but they are all doing [...]
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Man Bites Dog Records are proud to present Illogic & Blockhead-Behind the Album "Capture the Sun" Episode 3 produced & directed by Blueprint. In this Episode both artists further explain twhy they choose to embark on this project together. Illogic & Blockhead are releasing their album "Capture the Sun" on 4-16-13 via Man Bites Dog Records. iTunes: Capture the Sun - Illogic & Blockhead
We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Disclosure 's Vancouver tour date, put on by our friends at Blueprint Events . Details for the show can be found here . Rules: 1. “ Like ” Low-Life.ca’s Facebook page, here. 2. “ Share " & " like " the Facebook giveaway post. [...]
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Eye 8 The Crow by Art Vandelay http://art-vandelay.com/
Uploaded by none other than Jay-Z as part of the rapper's "The Blueprint" series, Life + Times gives an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into renowned French duo Justice's live setup. Just what goes into the making of Justice's live, electronic-rock opera is explained in engrossing detail by everyone from their audio engineers and lighting technicians, to Xavier and Gaspard themselves. From taking their Marshall amps and lighting rigs on tour, to the precise coordination between the entire Justice team during live shows, the nine minute video is a must-watch for anybody with the slightest sense of admiration for the legendary [...]
Rhymesayers Entertainment and Rose Presents announce the Sixth Annual Soundset Festival: your official Midwest kick-off of the summer with nine hours of the best Hip Hop music in one day. It all goes down at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN on May 26th, 2013 (rain or shine). Confirmed artists for Soundset 2013 include: Atmosphere, Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller, Tech N9ne, Busta Rhymes, Brother Ali, Juicy J, P.O.S, Schoolboy Q, Aesop Rock with Rob Sonic & DJ Big Wiz, Joey Bada$$, Step Brothers (Evidence & Alchemist), Sean Price, A$AP Ferg, Dizzy Wright, Apollo Brown & Guilty Simpson, R.A. The Rugged [...]
As the story goes, Minneapolis-based indie rap powerhouse Rhymesayers Entertainment started in 1995 when Atmosphere's Slug and Ant teamed up with Musab and Siddiq to launch their own label. Since then, they have helped establish the careers of everyone from P.O.S. to Blueprint to Brother Ali while branching out in numerous ways over the years. This includes a record shop, Fifth Element, and as of 2008, their own music festival in Soundset. And for the first entry in our ongoing series showing love to our favorite labels, we all came together to discuss our favorite Rhymesayers' releases over [...]
Happy Friday! I don't know if you're excited that it's nearly the end of February, or if you're stressed that the beginning of the year seems to be going by so quickly because, well, I don't know who you are. You seem cool, though. However you're feeling today, I hope you're enjoying the moment right now, whether this mix provides you with a respite from work, or gives you a soundtrack for your day or weekend. In a too philosophical-for-me way this week, I've been contemplating the moment, and how important being present is. I ain't even [...]
Flatbush, Brooklyn up-and-comer Curly Castro has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his digital debut album, FIDEL. A 13-track set which finds the artist exploring racial issues as he chronicles his growth from adolescence to adulthood, the LP comes on the heels of reader-approved lead single "Coal" and video single "They Call Me Castro." Joining Castro on the guest tip throughout FIDEL are Ari Lourdes, Has-Lo, Yung Yorrisey (of BLKHRTS) and Zilla Rocca. Production comes courtesy of Blueprint, Blurry Drones, DJ Xclusive, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Has-Lo, Nex Milen, Small Professor and Zilla Rocca.
With trap music at an all time high, legendary hip-hop producer Just Blaze tries his hand at the genre with his tour mate and 'Harlem Shake' producer Baauer. Now Just Blaze is quite familar with dance music and is often seen the company of DJ Chuckie, producing random house anthems sampling his own songs, or [...]
We here at Low-Life are giving away a pair of tickets to Salva and Brenmar's show in Vancouver tomorrow, put on by our friends down at Blueprint events . Details for the show can be found here . Rules: 1. "Like" Low-Life.ca's Facebook page, here . 2. " Like" the specific post promoting the giveaway. 3. [...]
The music of Ryan Hemsworth first came through my headphones back in July, when his remix of Frank Ocean's “Thinkin’ Bout You” took me to places far beyond my emo imagination. Following that pivotal release, I began following Hemsworth on Twitter, falling more in love with his outlandish personality and futuristic dance music. Thinkin' Bout You - Frank Ocean (Ryan Hemsworth Bootleg) Hemsworth hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and in my dreams his daily routine consists of eating Cool Ranch Doritos and [...]
Before there was "Ni**as in Paris," before Kanye 'dropped out of college' there was The Blueprint . Jay-Z's 2001 release wasn't just a double-platinum album. It ushered in the careers of some of today's biggest producers - Just Blaze , Kanye West - and let the world know the undeniable truth, if Jay ain't better than B.I.G. , he's the closest one. It isn't a matter of arrogance, it's a matter of fact. Unlike so many in the industry, Jay wasn't clamoring to captivating the hip-hop world with his 6th album, he was its undisputed [...]
If there was one record that defined November on the local front for me, it was definitely the new Qurious LP, Void Vanishing —a gorgeously-crafted and mesmerizing slice of experimental electronic music that exceeded even my own lofty expectations. It's a beguiling record that deserves considerably more attention—both here and elsewhere—because it's quite simply a masterstroke of mood and celestial ambiance. Without question, it's among the year's best. Looking forward through December, there is no shortage of potential gems lurking. Just this week, there is a half dozen records ready to spring forth and [...]
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New visuals to Blueprint's "We Takin' It," off the Deleted Scenes album. Video directed by Arris Productions. iTunes: Deleted Scenes - Blueprint
This album is absolutely mindblowing. It is dynamic both in the themes it explores and the instrumentation it uses. Blueprint has a long history of producing - he released two almost completely instrumental records of electronic, trip-hop numbers. His perfectionistic method of production is clearly evident in this album. If you want to get a taste of this precise yet creative studio work, check out the third track "Automatic," which features a consistent, funky beat colored by an army of synths. The album runs through what seems like a holistic evolution, both [...]
I've spoken before about my enthusiasm for the work of Ohio MC/Producer Blueprint , and so a new album from him is reason alone for me to kick our Canadian music policy to the curb for a posting. I've only just got my hands on Deleted Scenes , but I already love what I hear. 'Print has fine-tuned his production style into this blend of live instrumentation and electronics that sounds thoroughly modern, yet unmistakeably references classic hip hop sounds. His flow is as engaging as ever and his subject matter still focuses [...]
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Blueprint leaks another track from his latest Deleted Scenes album, “True Love” featuring Angelica Lee. Bandcamp: http://printmatic.bandcamp.com /album/deleted-scenes http://printmatic.net
Click here to view the embedded video. Blueprint drops a video for Packt Life off his album Deleted Scenes. I usual prefer Print's Hip Hop stuff to vs. when he sings but watching him play everything out in the studio commands respect. You can buy Deleted Scenes on I-tunes now. Video is directed by Arris Productions. Print wil have a free release party at Carabar this Friday in Columbus.
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New visuals by Blueprint "Packt Like..." (Radiohead Cover), off the Deleted Scenes album. Video directed by Arris Productions (David Damen, Tony Bumbgarner, Tyler Yowell, Stan Moore, & Chris Cloud) iTunes: Deleted Scenes - Blueprint
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