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Machinedrum remix of Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X's 'The Perfect Blues', original taken from the upcoming album 'Zulu Guru'. iTunes: The Perfect Blues - Single - Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X
Machinedrum dominated 2011 in almost every way possible. He started off 2012 with a tease at what he had up his sleeve and made it clear he had zero intentions of slowing down. Jesse Boykins III and MeLo-X have a new album coming our way in November on Ninja Tune by the name of Zulu Guru , which Machinedrum decided to work his magic on. His remix of "The Perfect Blues" features his signature neck-breaking percussion over some smooth-as-hell vocals getting me excited for the full Zulu Guru release. Be sure to check out that [...]

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Brooklyn emcee and producer MeLo-X drops a ferocious remix to fellow New Yorker Azealia Banks ' "1991." His rapid-fire delivery and metaphors create some nice energy and make for an entertaining listen. If you remember, Melo-X was one of the few to trade bars with Kendrick Lamar and survive . Look for the release of his collaborative album, Zulu Guru , with soulful vocalist Jesse Boykins on October 30th. VIDEO: THE PIGEON COUP WITH MELO-X
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Before the God, God jets off to South Africa he serves up a light entree on Azealia Banks 1991 track. MeLo's next album Zulu Guru with Jesse Boykins III drops Oct 30th on NinjaTune and his official remix of Kilo Kish's Navy is available now on iTunes. Zulu Guru w/ Jesse Boykins III: http://ninjatune.net/fr/artist /jesse-boykins-iii-and-melo-x Kilo Kish - Navy Single + Remix: http://itunes.apple.com/album/ navy-single/id559739955

Fresh off his trip from Malabo Equatorial Guinea, Africa and with his collaborative album with Jesse Boykins III called "ZULU GURU" dropping via the Ninja Tune Label, MeLo has a new take on beats, rhythms and life and is ready to share with you his experiences in one of the best ways he knows how. A REMIX... or better yet.. a GOD MIX. PreOrder: http://ninjatune.net/artist/je sse-boykins-iii-and-melo-x
We were rather impressed by Yuna's initial public offering of " Live Your Life ", a catchy little jam that put her in the Internet spotlight. A few months after the release, MeLo-X steps in to provide a remix of the spiritual track. Adding a modern dance spin on the track, "Live Your Life" finds itself with loads of club appeal. Fast forward to the last minute and X throws in another twist, filled with quick drum breaks and wobbling bass. If you were at all a fan of the original, then you are going to fall in [...]
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Download the new track off the Zulu Guru album dropping October 15th 2012 via Ninja Tune. Download: http://ninjatune.net/zuluguru/ iTunes: Black Orpheus - Single - Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X http://zulu-guru.com http://ninjatune.net

Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X - Black Orpheus After countless collaboration toge ther Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X are officially joining forces. They both drew on their respective styles and created a perfect blend of Jesse’s soulful R&B sound mixed with with MeLo’s hip-hop swag. With their joint album “Zulu Guru”, Jesse & MeLo-X aim to bring together a new direction in Hip Hop and R&B. This new sound is rooted in traditional soul music, adding elements of Afro-Beat, West Indian music and Electronic Soul - expanding their message [...]
When you talk about dream collaborations, Jesse Boykins III and MeLo-X might not be the first duo that come to mind. With that said, few collaborative efforts make as much sense as this one. With an album coming up, the two release the first taste of that project with a single called "Black Orpheus". As with past productions, the song is free-flowing and abstract, pulled together by introspective lyrics and soulful vocals. Zulu Guru is due out Oct. 15 via Ninja Tune.

This certainly isn't the first time that Jesse Boykins III and MeLo-X have joined forces, but now they're finally collaborating on a full length project. Whenever these guys get together, the result is always something ultra eclectic. Jesse Boykins III's vocals never fail to completely ooze erotic emotion, and his album, The Beauty Created, is always a go to for those who feel grown and sexy. MeLo-X's production is constantly getting more and more futuristic with each release, while still managing to stay grounded in history. Not to mention, he can definitely hold his own with a verse or two. [...]

The TDE guys aren't the only black hippies out there. Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X are joining forces for some soulful R&B/hip-hop with an organic touch that is mostly missing from modern day hip-hop and R&B. While the radio hits are going for the robotic synths and machine gun hi-hats, "Black Orpheus" is bringing the incense and hand percussion. Zulu Guru will be released October 15th. Pre-order now at the Ninjashop . Download the "Black Orpheus" for free here Jesse Boykins & Melo-X - "Black Orpheus" [...]

Back on schedule this week, we've got an eclectic assortment of new music to get you through the week. Want something to rap along with? Azealia Banks and Styles P have you covered. Oh, you need to dance? Felix da Housecat remixed Penguin Prison for that very reason. Looking to zone out to something a little more atmospheric? The Raveonettes are here for you. And, in the event you wanted something "slightly feral," New Zealanders Opposite Sex released just what you need. Click through to check out this week's 10 free tracks. Click “next” or hit [...]

We haven't heard from Verbatum Jones in a while, but our man is always getting into some interesting stuff so when he hit us up about an artist he was interested in, we had to check it out. Verb spent some time with MeLo-X in NYC for a segment we're calling The Pigeon Coup. Watch below to get a feel for what MeLo-X is all about, then check out his new EP with Cheri Coke called X/COKE . THE PIGEON [...]

X/Coke - Sour Times [Portishead] watch the original X/Coke are Cheri Coke and MeLo-X, they released their X/COKE EP a couple of days ago, available for free here .

Cheri Coke and MeLo-X presents the brain child of late night sessions at the Bermuda home studio in Brooklyn. The X/COKE EP, which is a play on the two artists names, is a exploration into a new plateau for Cheri and MeLo respectively. From bass knocking rhythms to spaced out echos that travel around the proverbial sound scape this project is a natural high for all who listen.

Here's another new collection to add the recent string of free online mixtapes is this new seven-track release from MeLo-X and Cheri Coke . The names may be a tad unrecognizable, but the new X/Coke EP, record in Brooklyn, is definitely worth a listen. You can stream the whole thing below, or download it here .
If you've ever been high off MeLo's music before, you'll definitely OD to this new collaboration with the incredible Cheri Coke. With their EP wrapped up and ready to be distributed to the masses, Cheri and MeLo decide to whip up some in the lab mixtures of its creation in "The Bermuda Studio". With no big Drug Lord or Colombian Cartel involved in this online trafficking, their EP entitled "X/COKE" is due to be released on May 29th.
The man behind the critically acclaimed remix EP of Maxwell 's BLACKsummers ' night album, emcee/producer MeLo-X recently released the follow-up to his first compilation . MeLo's latest offering features a combination of original music he has released this year and remixes of songs from the likes of Drake & The Weeknd , Mara Hruby , Hudson Mohawke and others. Inside The Mind of MeLo 2 , presented by Steve-Ography serves to help introduce new listeners to MeLo-X and his music. In addition to two cuts from his latest album [...]
The man behind the critically acclaimed remix EP of Maxwell's BLACKsummers'ni ght album, emcee/producer MeLo-X recently released the follow-up to his first compilation. MeLo's latest offering features a combination of original music he has released this year and remixes of songs from the likes of Drake & The Weeknd, Mara Hruby, Hudson Mohawke and others....