REWIND: Ata Kak – Obaa Sima

In 2006, ethnomusicologist Brian Shimkovitz owner of the blog and record label Awesome Tapes From Africa, during a trip in Ghana bought a self-recorded tape of mysterious musician Ata Kak called 'Obaa Sima', a non-stop party full of Ghanian highlife, American 80s rap, Chicago 90s house and some Caribbean touch.

After years of searching, Shimkovitz finally found him and reissued this awesome tape through his label. I hardly recommend a listen!

Ata Kak and Brian Shimkovitz

Hear the full album stream below.

AWESOME TAPES FROM AFRICA

Web: awesometapes.com

Twitter: twitter.com/awesometapes

Facebook: facebook.com/awesometapesfromafrica

SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/awesometapesfromafrica

YouTube: youtube.com/awesometapesfromafrica

ATA KAK

Facebook: facebook.com/atakak.ghana
Spotify: Ata Kak

THIS IS: Stromae

Stromae (born Paul Van Haver) is a Brussels-based 30-year-old singer-songwriter who describes his sound as a mix of “hip-hop, dance music, salsa and French folk music”.

He came to wide public attention in 2009 with his song "Alors on danse", which became a number one in several European countries. His sophomore album, √ (or racine carrée) (2013, Mosaert) was a commercial succes around the globe. Now, let the music talk and check out his videos below.

Watch him killin' it at ‪SXSW‬ performing the hits "Alors on danse" and "Papaoutai" mixed with 90s classic anthems covers:



Watch the original video for "Alors on danse" from debut album Cheese (2010, Mosaert):



And hear the best track from the latest album √ (racine carrée) (2013, Mosaert), "Papaoutai" (Papa où t'es, meaning "Dad, where are you?")



Web: stromae.net 
Twitter: twitter.com/Stromae
Facebook: facebook.com/stromae
YouTube: youtube.com/StromaeVEVO
Spotify: Stromae

Ishkur's Guide of Electronic Music

If you're lost in the wild of the electronic music genre, here's a perfect guide* (including various samples of every style) to shed some light on.

As author says, "This guide is a non-technical, irreverent critique of electronic dance music. Its purpose is to entertain before it informs. I suppose it could be used as a credited resource or educational primer, but that's not recommended since I made most of it up. Several biases here are celebrated lavishly, because downcasting people for their taste in music is close-minded. Except their taste in music sucks".

EXAMPLE OF THE HOUSE GENRE SITE INTERFACE

THE GUIDE: http://techno.org/electronic-music-guide

* Thanks to –some guy called– Ishkur.

HYPES OF THE WEEK 11

Check these se7en sounds of the week.

1. Beyoncé – 7/11
From Beyoncé [Platinium Edition], ©2014 Columbia Records

2. Tove Styrke – Borderline
From Borderline EP, ©2014 Sony Music

3. Vic Mensa – Down On My Luck
From Traffic EP, ©2014 Virgin EMI

4. Years & Years – Breathe (Blu Cantrell cover)


5. Azealia Banks – Chasing Time
From Broke With Expensive Taste, ©2014 Azealia Banks/Prospect Park

6. Fennec – Hemlock Groove
From Let Your Heart Break via Bandcamp, ©2014


7. Blonde – I Loved You (Feat. Melissa Steel)
From single, ©2014 Parlophone/Warner

BONUS TRACK

HYPES OF THE WEEK: 10th

As every week (lie) I bring you 7 wonders of the music of today.

1. Kendrick Lamar - I
From single (©2014, Aftermath/Interscope Records)

2. Chvrches – Dead Air
From The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I Soundtrack (©2014, Republic)

3. Theophilus London – Tribe (Feat. Jesse Boykins III)
From Vibes (©2014, Warner Bros.)

4. Azealia Banks – 212
From Broke With Expensive Taste (©2014, Azealia Banks/Prospect Park)

5. Ariana Grande & The Weeknd - Love Me Harder
From My Everything (©2014, Republic)

6. Bleachers – Rollercoaster
From Strange Desire (©2014, RCA)

7. Arch Enemy – No More Regrets
From War Eternal (©2014, Century Media)

BONUS TRACK

THIS IS: Moko

London-based singer Moko rose to fame last year after featuring Chase & Status' 'Count On Me' powerhouse. She debuted last year with Black EP and now she is presenting her second EP, Gold via Universal/Virgin UK.

"Combining the deep, rich vocal styles of gospel and house music with the more radio-friendly song structures found in R&B and indie electronica has been compared to UK's trip-hop band of the 1990s, with NME describing Moko's music as "London's answer to Massive Attack" Wikipedia.

Her debut single Your Love, the lead single from her second EP Gold, premiered on MistaJam's BBC Radio 1Xtra show on 2 July 2014.

Another great song from EP Gold is 'Ceremony'. Have a listen below:



Hear the entire EP Gold on Spotify here:



Web: mokomokomoko.com
Twitter: twitter.com/thismoko
Facebook: facebook.com/thismoko
YouTube: youtube.com/MokoVEVO
Instagram: instagram.com/thisismoko
Tumblr: thisismoko.tumblr.com
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/thismoko
Spotify: Moko

HYPES OF THE WEEK: 9th

Here is the 7 superb tunes of this week.

1. OK Go – I Won't Let You Down
Hungry Ghosts, ©2014 OK Go/BMG


2. Danny L Harle – In My Dreams
Single, ©2014 PC Music


3. Watermät – Bullit
Single, ©2014 Spinnin' Records


4. Arca – Thievery
Xen, ©2014 Mute


5. NONONO – One Wish
We Are Only What We Feel, ©2014 Warner Music


6. Black Milk – What It's Worth
If There's a Hell Below, ©2014 Computer Ugly


7. Demians – White Chalk
Mercury, ©2014 Demians Music


BONUS TRACK

R.I.P. Crystal Castles

Yep, Miss Glass left the band this week. So, no more Crystal Castles as we know it, with Alice 'practicant'. We'll see what's Ethan Kath next move.

I am leaving Crystal Castles.
— ALICE GLASS (@ALICEGLASS) October 8, 2014

Have a listen to their legacy:

(I, 2008)


(II, 2010)


(III, 2012)

Although this is the end of the band, I hope my fans will embrace me as a solo artist in the same way they have embraced Crystal Castles.
— ALICE GLASS (@ALICEGLASS) October 8, 2014

Web: crystalcastles.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ccrystalccastles
Twitter: twitter.com/crystalcastless
Tumblr: wearecrystalcastles.tumblr.com
YouTube: youtube.com/holograms
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/crystal-castles
Spotify: Crystal Castles

HYPES OF THE WEEK: 7th

Listen to the 7 wonders of the week.

1. Julian Casablancas + The Voidz - Human Sadness
From Tyranny, © 2014 Cult Records




2. JONES - Deep
Posted on Soundcloud, September 8, 2014 (?)




3. Aphex Twin - minipops 67 [120.2][source Field Mix]
From Syro, © 2014 Warp Records




4. TOPS - Way To Be Loved
From Picture You Staring, © 2014 Arbutus Records




5. Disclosure Feat. Eliza Doolittle - You & Me
at Jimmy Kimmel Live




6. Gorgon City - Imagination Feat. Katy Menditta
From SIRENS, © 2014 Virgin EMI Records




7. Kindess - This is Not About Us
From Otherness, © 2014 Female Energy




BONUS TRACK


From Girls

HYPES OF THE WEEK: 6th

Listen to the highlights of this week right here, right now.

1. Basement Jaxx – Never Say Never (Ft. ETML)
From Junto, ©2014 Atlantic Jaxx




2. YELLE – Complètement Fou
From Complètement Fou ,@2014 Kemosabe




3. Christopher Owens (ex-Girls) – Never Wanna See That Look Again
From A New Testament, ©2014 Turnstile




4. Airling - Wasted Pilots
From Love Gracefully EP, ©2014 Pieter




5. HONNE – Warm On a Cold Night
From single, ©2014 Super Recordings




6. Elliphant Feat. Skrillex – Only Getting Younger
From Look Like You Love It, ©2014 Record Company TEN / Kemosabe Records




7. Music Go Music – Nite After Nite
From Impressions, ©2014 Thousand Tongues




BONUS TRACK

LISTEN: Twin Shadow & Zeds Dead (Feat. D'Angelo Lacy) – Lost You

Twin Shadow featured this banger with ZEDS DEAD as an offering to The God of Dancefloors.





Twin Shadow
Web: twinshadow.net
Facebook: facebook.com/twnshdw
Twitter: twitter.com/twinshadow
YouTube: youtube.com/twinshadow
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/twin-shadow
Spotify: Twin Shadow

Zeds Dead
Facebook: facebook.com/zedsdead
Twitter: twitter.com/whoszed
Instagram: instagram.com/zedsdeadofficial
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/zedsdead
Spotify: Zeds Dead

HYPES OF THE WEEK: 5th

Check out the fantastic seven of this week!





1. Freedom Fry - The Wilder Mile
From single, ©2014 Caveman Arts Society




2. Interpol - All the Rage Back Home
From El Pintor, ©2014 Soft Limit




3. Duke Dumont - Won't Look Back
From single, ©2014 Adam Dyment / Virgin EMI




4. Nicki Minaj - Anaconda
From The Pinkprint, ©2014 Young Money / Cash Money




5. Chris Malinchak - Stranger (Feat. Mikky Ekko)
From single ©2014 Ultra Records / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited




6. Action Bronson - Easy Rider
From Mr. Wonderful, ©2014 VICE / Atlantic Records




7. The Fresh & Onlys - Animal of One
From House of Spirits, ©2014 Mexican Summer




BONUS TRACK

Jan Turkenburg - In my spaceship
From VVAA - Interplanetary Materials, ©2004 Comfort Stand

LISTEN: Caribou – Our Love

NEW song from Caribou's forthcoming album just came out today.



Web: www.caribou.fm
Facebook: facebook.com/caribouband
Twitter: twitter.com/caribouband
YouTube: youtube.com/CaribouVideos
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/caribouband
Spotify: Caribou

SAMPLED: Calippo vs. Texas

Say Hi! to le weekend with this how–to–sample–a–Texas–classic–like–a–boss tune!




Original sampler:



Facebook: facebook.com/CalippoMusic
Twitter: twitter.com/CalippoMusic
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/calippomusic
Spotify: Calippo

HYPES OF THE WEEK: 1st

Listen to 5 songs you can't miss this week.

1. Coldplay - A Sky Full of Stars 
From Ghost Stories, 2014 ©Parlophone




2. Ariana Grande - Break Free (Feat. Zedd)
From My Everything, 2014 ©Republic




3. Spoon - Do You
From They Want My Soul, 2014 ©Republic




4. Sia - Chandelier
From 1000 Forms of Fear, 2014 ©Monkey Puzzle




5. Grimes Feat. Blood Diamond - Go
From single, 2014 ©4AD




BONUS TRACK

FULL ALBUM: Hercules & Love Affair – The Feast of the Broken Heart

No. Hercules & Love Affair won't perform at Sonar Festival Barcelona this year, but you can just click and enjoy their new ACID HOUSE / NU-DISCO album streaming right now.

* Fav tracks: My Offense, That's Not Me and Liberty

Web: herculesandloveaffair.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/herculesandloveaffair
Twitter: twitter.com/HerculesLA
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/hercules-and-love-affair
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/HerculesALA
Tumblr: herculesandloveaffair.tumblr.com
Spotify: Hercules & Love Affair

'HODOR' aka DJ Kristian Nairn

Meet 'HODOR' aka DJ Kristian Nairn. A renowned DJ with over 20 years in the mix.

Watch the latest interview: http://youtu.be/_01QEZoyGV8

Listen to his mixes: https://soundcloud.com/kristiannairn

LISTEN: Kiesza – Hideaway

Web: www.kiesza.com
Facebook: facebook.com/kieszamusic
Twitter: twitter.com/kiesza
Instagram: instagram.com/kiesza
Spotify: Kiesza

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