This is Mixtape Cult[ure]'s first collaborative playlist. It's a short one and features submissions from My Man Michael M., Raj X., Alex L. and Mixtape Cult[ure] repeat offender John G.
It's an all-star mixtape starring The Knife, Jans Lekman and the Godfather of Soul (Rest in Peace).
Here's an early New Year's present from my cousin Gbenga, it's a mix covering the best 2007 has to offer in indie and hip-hop. Based on the mixtape, I think 2007 looks pretty promising. It's got the new Clap Your Hands Say Yeah single, a really delicious Amy Winehouse track and some Mary J. Blige, something for everyone.
But a little warning for the rest of 2007. I had the misfortune of catching MTV2 resident jackass Jim Shearer's "Artists to Watch Out For in 2007" . . .
All I'm saying is, if Rich Boy's single, "Throw some D's on that b****" wins a Grammy, I'm transferring to North Korea University.
I was turned on to the Chiptune movement by John G. and my inner geek was instantly titillated. Chiptunes are songs which are either made with, or inspired by, the old 8bit music chips in Gameboys, NES', Commodore 64's, Atari's etc. The music spans electro, rock, disco, funk and trance. It's much more than just video game music.
With the growth in popularity of "old school" video games (look in any Hot Topic store), chiptunes have also become more popular. Earlier this year, Beck released an EP with 8bit "Guero" remixes, one of which is on the mixtape. There's also a little festive number at the end. So C-C-Check it! If you like the songs, Check out 8bitpeoples, the record label from which the majority of the tunes on this mix come from. Also check out this movie which Brad D sent me.
Enjoy Responsibly
p.s. the songs may take a little while, just be patient
Well, the new Bloc Party album leaked earlier this month and I'm in love with it. It's slated to come out in 2007 but why should we have to wait three or four months? Well, because I love you, you don't have to! Here are four tracks off the album. They're so fresh they still have Kele's finger prints on them!
I'll leave it up for a week or until I post the next mixtape. If you love Bloc Party like I do, don't download it. If you love Bloc Party and download (or downloaded) it anyway, buy three copies when it comes out. One for yourself, one for your Youth Group Pastor (even God loves Bloc Party) and one for a friend (me). The files are sampled at a pretty high bitrate, so take a little while to get going.
Enjoy
(p.s. if anyone tells Bloc Party or the FCC about this, I'll break your knees)
A light-hearted mix full of smiles, adventure, sunshine and slow-motion sequences. I don't want to ruin the surprise but I absolutely love the "Tilly and the Wall" track, especially the tap solo!
John G. takes us, skipping, through a field of lillies, arm-in-arm with Bright Eyes, Architecture in Helsinky (can I ride with you?) and the double-dutch spittin' Go! Team kids!
Way to go John G, I can almost feel the sun's caress on my hollywood cheekbones.
Pull out your leg warmers, member's only-jackets and commodore 64's. The eighties are back, for proper, not like the faddish way VH1 brought it back.
This week's mix is brought to you by Alex L., someone who actually lived through the decade. Highlights include...like duh, all of it, in this totally awesome and eclectic collection of hits from the decade.
(One note, the U2 track on there right now is a live one, I'll have it changed to a studio recording by this weekend)
So, set your phasers to fun and enjoy. (Thanks Alex)
I've posted a help page to help you guys start making playlists. You can read it here
Any questions? Leave me a comment. Also, for you myspace users, you can post your playlists on your page. So instead of having one measly profile song you can have up to 99 of your favorite songs. It's a button click away.
This is my first attempt at a playlist post, I am now more familiar with the technology and will be posting mixtapes for (and from) all you lovely people on a regular basis. My first playlist consist of a random throwing together of cute songs by the likes of Adem, Imogen Heap etc.
It's short so enjoy. If you hate it, make your own playlist, burn me a cd (mail to 401 Harrison Street, Apt. 3B, West Lafayette, IN. 47906, USA) or wait for my next post on how to make and post your playlists online like I have.
