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Rondo Brothers – “Xmas In My House feat Motion Man”
Merry Xmas, kittins. This isn’t exactly your normal Christmas record, but then, you already have plenty of normal Xmas stuff don’t you? Here’s some holiday cheer Rondo Brothers style, with Motion Man’s unique yule observations. Not safe for grandma’s house, maybe. Enjoy.
Various
“Xmas In My House feat. Motion Man” (mp3)
from “This Is Your Brain On Xmas”
(troublewith2 productions, LLC)
Barrington Levy – “Collie Weed”
Methinks the eve of xmas eve calls for a de-stressing, most chillaxing reggae dancehall track. Thankfully, the gr8 Barrington Levy is offering up his hit “Collie Weed” for our enjoyment. A simple and direct song, with a simple and direct message. Pick up “Original Ragga Muffin Part One” for more from this top Jamaican star. Happy holidays =)
Barrington Levy
“Collie Weed” (mp3)
from “Original Ragga Muffin Part One”
(Azra Music Publishing)
Lyrics Born – AKA Asia Born, originally Tom Shimura of Berkeley, CA by way of Tokyo, Japan – is part of a wave of innovation in hip-hop which defies clichés and embraces creativity and entertainment over materialism, violent imagery and ridiculous egos. The joyfully defiant “Callin’ Out” couldn’t be more East Bay on a bet, featuring a jazzy disco-funk bed, soaring female vocal choruses, and Borns’ own distinctive street narrative. This is gr8 party music that you can also you can get your think on to. Enjoy.
Lyrics Born
“Callin’ Out” (mp3)
from “Callin’ Out 12″”
(Quannum Projects)
Not safe for work. Really. I mean it. Now that I said that, you’re all downloading this, I know. Dirt Nasty lives down to his name on this fine little X-rated celebrity tour. What do people do in LA if it isn’t droppin’ names, after all? So here’s the who’s-who list according to Dirt. The rhymes are as clever as they are irreverent. Tight beats and cool organ riffs too. This is hella funny.
Dirt Nasty
“Droppin’ Names” (mp3)
from “Dirt Nasty”
(Shoot to Kill Music, Inc.)
Tight, groovy, and funky as the day is long, this 1978 number by Venus Gang is pure fun. No politics or controversy here, just a phat, raw beat, and sexy female vocals about stars making love and loving to fly. Imagination takes care of the rest. Disco keyboard and rhythm section work a’la Quincy Jones, meets a dubby clubby vibe that anticipates more contemporary nightclub music, and gives some of today’s producers a bit of schooling, I’d have to say. Delicious track.
Venus Gang
“Love to Fly” (mp3)
from “Galactic Soul”
(Mucho Gusto Records)
