yep yep, our chicago connection, "Vertual Vertigo" comes around with this superdope free download mixtape that goes by the name of "From up there".

A mixtape from Vert's own DJ Japandrew..... over 20 tracks from the last decade of the crews history! some unreleased stuff.... some remixes..... freestyles and sketches!!! over a good solid hour of that classic Vert/hip hop sound you been missin in your boombox!!

Download for free at their bandcamp-site

"The Misappropriation Of Hip-Hop" is a book by legendary UK Hip-Hop DJ & Producer Karl Gibson AKA DJ Fingers of the Sindecut.

This book is intended to find answers to a question that has persistently recurred in the conversations of Hip-Hop aficionados. That is, whether Hip-Hop has been misappropriated.

"Karl Gibson has captured the very essence of the meaning of Hip-Hop in this long awaited but extremely refreshing book...." However, the book is finally (5/2010) avaliable from Amazon & available to order from all good bookshops.

Also check dj kompact's post about the project from late 2009.
The Misappropriation of Hip-Hop by Karl Gibson A.K.A Dj Fingers
ISBN:978-0956311801

just lately I stumbled over a very talented young producer from tokyo named "Bugseed". And after listening to his album "bohemian beatnick" several times - or let's better say in heavy rotation - I would take the liberty to say: laid back instrumental dopeness in here. A mixture of mellow jazzy boom-bapish instrumental beats that can not deny coming from japan, reminding me a little bit of the samurai champloo soundtrack (produced by nujabes, fat jon, tsuchi and force of nature). if there would ever be a new episode of it I warmly recommended them to let him produce some tracks. I will feature two on my upcoming "rhythm-incursions" 30min guest mix and make sure, I wouldn't do that, if I would not really digg it!!

What else is to be said, but: SUPPORT artists and buy their releases, so that they can keep doin what they do!! Supply us with the music we love! I'm really wondering what's "Bugseed's next" ... enjoy! bandcamp // myspace

i just figured out that i have forgotten to write a propper post for #29. That might have happened because it was a busy time. However, some goodies (news and olds, as always) for my and your listening pleasure. No crazy mixin in here but still a nice selection as i would say. sometimes you just need to release some energy. this one's dedicated to Geri. you will be missed!

Grab tape and cover HERE. enjoy that laidback journey. some of my alltime favs in there.

the 30st mixtape for my 30st birthday. isn't that nice :) 30 already!!! of course i mean the number of mixtapes, what did you think?!!!

this one is dedicated to all my friends and family out there (alive and dead) that accompanied me on my journey over the last thirty years. millions of thx for all the experiences. i would never want to miss one of them. good or bad. this mix includes what i generally mean when i use the word hip hop. experimental, futuristic, classic, old & new. to quote brother hunt: “diggin the crates for those rare beats, that rare hip hop ...” this one should include some tracks for you 90ties headz out there aswell. and rider: "again, thx for the shoutz!!!"

one more important thing: support artists! save the vinyl! buy it! play it! save it! now, what else can i say, but enjoy the selection and download the mix and coverartwork HERE. both prepared for a 60minute tape including cover. thirty, thirty!! LENS in da house ;)

... pushin bassweight through yo speaker"

Our favourite UK MC, a man named Rider Shafique has a feature track called "Space to breathe" on the upcoming debut album from transatlantic producer duo Herma Puma. Classic material...

"After meeting through a shared love of obscure jazz, library and funk records Herma Puma (transatlantic Hip Hop duo Pimpernel Jones (UK) and Simple X (US) quickly started to produce beats together. Their style of head nodding grooves are a melting pot of the last hundred years of music flipped into fresh production for today. Recently they have been putting the finishing touchs to their debut LP - Synchromystic - A future Hip Hop classic for the 21st Century feat the cream of Chicago and UK's Mcs."
Text taken from website

To read more and listen head over to myspace.com/hermapuma
and/or firstwordrecords.com/artists/herma-puma/.
Also check the album review and 2 tracks at interestingblends.com.

After cutting his teeth by making music on various archaic computers and programs in his early years, Nosaj Thing is now, without a doubt, among L.A.'s finest musical modulators. His electronic soundscapes and wild beat tectonics play like vignettes that affect the listener's mind as deeply as he hits their soul. Nosaj Thing creates nothing less than the sound mastery of beat driven, experimental electronics from a gifted noise constructor. (text from website)




more info and sound @ http://www.nosajthing.com/
or here

& watch out, you can see him live tonight @ roxy club, vienna
event info - the loud minority