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AMAZING - LIZZIE BODY POPPING SOLO: SYTYCD 3

2010-01-27T14:35:00.000-08:00

This is simply amazing.

The music is Comptine d'un autre été: L'après-midi

BEYONCE FT LADY GAGA VIDEO PHONE ERIKI-MA REMIX + FREE DOWNLOAD

2010-01-26T09:19:00.000-08:00

So here is our latest remix.

FREE MP3 Download

Beyonce ft Lady Gaga Video Phone Eriki-Ma Remix by djchef82

Oh and incase you wanted to know (and I know you did) the video was produced by Mr Hype Williams, yet again the man struck gold with his eye for detail and vivid colours, not the most original of his work but its not as bad as some people say. The original track (inc extended remix) was produced by Shondrae Crawford (better known as Bangladesh).

For now enjoy the video I put together for you.

Please don't forget to leave comments here and on the youtube video, share with your mates and hit us up once in a while :)

Bless

Chef

VOTE FOR OUR REMIX TO WIN! $500 CASH PRIZE GOES TO YELE EARTHQUAKE FUND

2010-01-19T22:32:00.000-08:00

I’m goin to keep this short and sweet…

We entered the T PAIN Remix competition.

PLEASE VOTE LIKE MAD AND HELP US WIN!

After you have voted pass the link on to your friends. Voting ends Jan 30th so we don't have long.

We have pledged to donate the $500 prize money from competition to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund set up by Wyclef. If you would like more suggestions of where to donate you can go to THIS LINK for info. Doctors Without Boarders is another favourite.

If You are here to download any of our other remixes (Black Eyed Peas, Drake, Eminem, Kanye West etc...) you can go to THIS LINK for normal download services!

(Click the vote button on the widget below to cast your vote for us)

Thank you so much for your vote!

Eriki-Ma (Dj Chef n D Boi)

Also here is the music video I made:

RIHANNA FT YOUNG JEEZY 'HARD' ERIKI-MA REMIX

2010-01-07T13:30:00.000-08:00

This is our remix of Rihanna's Hard single.

The free download will be available here after we hit the 100,000 plays mark on youtube, so start spreading the word!

Bless

*I'm putting the vimeo video up instead of the youtube one because the quality is slightly better (no hate).

For more info/ Bookings/ Production Work etc..

email: makememusicuk@hotmail.com

DAVINCHE FT CLEO SOL - HERO

2010-01-03T21:15:00.000-08:00

The UK has definitely been upping its game since last year on all fronts. Here is DaVinche's new track featuring the amazing talent (and wet look leggings) of Cleo Sol. Both have been around the scene for more than a hot minute and this time I'm pretty sure radio is going to overly love this track.

This track is absolutely amazing. I really love the video and its great that someone behind the scene's has taken the time out to do the hard work and make sure it didn't come out like another AKA botch job. Beat, killing it with the drops and heavy synths. And what can I say about Cleo? well she definitely has the future package. With a voice and swagger that many women would kill for, but a sweetness that deters the haters. And yes, her frekles are very cute indeed (thank you mr editing team for not air brushing!)

Watch out for furture remixes from a bunch of other UK remixers and producers, but for now, feast your eyes and ears.

JAY Z FT SWIZZ BEATS - ON TO THE NEXT ONE

2010-01-02T02:56:00.000-08:00

If Obama quotes any lyric from this track expect 8 more years after term of office!

If you didn't already know (and by Hov you should expand your horizons son!) the sample is taken from the Justice 'D.A.N.C.E'

This is going to be one of the most banging tunes for the start of the year. Premiered on New Years Eve on the Carson Daly show of all places and produced by Swizz Beats (that is both the video and the track!) you know its going to end up being 'one of those'!

Oh, and the car is a 2011 XJ Jaguar...You can't buy that even if you on Oprah money!

TINIE TEMPA - PASS OUT VIDEO! SURPRISE MUTHATRUKA...

2009-12-30T06:19:00.000-08:00

Blatantly I'm not the first one to blog this track. That said I'm not really jacking it either. Some Pr guy emails me not five minutes ago about, oh add this to your playlist, no please thank you, nothing. So I'm think, ahem, lets have a butchers. Ok , not that anything from my man has been whack, actually Tinie is always on form, but bwoy, if PR don't know how to entice then what you paying them for?

That said, I bothered to click on the free download (yesssirre! actually I don't know if its free for everyone cause the link I went to was public, but I'm not going to post that up for fear of doing some huge f'up!).

The 2nd verse is my favourite, (*drive past the bus I used to run for*, btw I'm still running just waiting for that day to come init!). And watch out for the little twist at the end. For the Hip Hop genre its flipped from, the choice of that last cut was defiantly a good one.

ERIKI-MA REMIXES - DRAKE/KANYE WEST/ EMINEM/ LIL WAYNE/ ALESHA DIXON/ BLACK EYED PEAS - FREE DOWNLOADS!!

2009-12-21T05:13:00.000-08:00

Some of you may have been having trouble downloading the files when they were on zshare, well, fear not, cause i've sorted the problem so hopefully now the powers that be wont be getting all high and mighty by deleting the downloads.

Check out the video's and enjoy the downloads. If you do want to tell me what you think or holla, well you can write on the blog, or you can email us at makememusicuk@hotmail.com

Each video will be followed by the direct download link.

Bless

Chef/ Eriki-ma

P.s the Alesha Dixon one is also brand new

P.p.s If you want to download a remix which is not featured in this section then you can email us for your request: makememusicuk@hotmail.com

P.p.p.s

Just because you can get everything here dont mean we dont value your comments (good or bad) and oh yeh... spread the name please :)

Alesha Dixon 'To Love Again' Eriki-Ma Remix MP3 Download

Drake - Forever Eriki-Ma Remix

Eminem - Forever Eriki-Ma Remix

Kanye West - Forever Eriki-Ma Remix

Lil Wayne - Forever Eriki-Ma Remix

Black Eyed Peas 'I Got A Feeling' Eriki-Ma Remix Download link

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SYNTHSINUTTY BEAT FOR SALE!!!

2009-11-18T09:54:00.000-08:00

So if you've placed your big throught to the makememusicuk@hotmail.com email then your probably here to keep track of the warfare.

What I'll be doing in this post is every bid and at the end of the 2 week period the highest bid at that time will be notified and we will also include a little write up from them about themselves and what is going to happen to our beloved Synthsinutty.

As if you need reminding:

BIDS

18th Nov. - £28

20th No. - £33

CHERYL COLE FIGHT FOR THIS LOVE (ERIKI-MA REMIX)

2009-10-28T03:36:00.000-07:00

My girl loves of Cheryl like no end. She once told me that "I deffo would!"

If you want your free download just email me with the subject 'Cheryl Cole Free Download' and you will have when i'm not at work.

email: makememusicuk@hotmail.com

Bless

Chef

MARY J BLIGE FT DRAKE 'THE ONE' ERIKI-MA REMIX

2009-09-20T17:05:00.000-07:00

Cut a long story short, I heard this brand new Mary J track and thought, mmm, what about a remix. So thats just what I did.

Btw, a free download will be available soon, so watch this post for info.

If you want to holla at us for anything else, you know what to do.

Oh, and because it's not about dumping on Mary J, I'll even post her original track by Dark child first.

And here's our remix...

ERIkI-MA FT NOTORIOUS B.I.G JUICY 'OVERLOAD REMIX'

2009-09-04T03:09:00.000-07:00

8hrs, 3 red bulls, 1 orange lucozade and a chicken burger takeaway = this...

BUS A BUS: WORLD GO ROUND!

2009-08-31T12:25:00.001-07:00

This is the brand new joint from Busta Rhymes ft the ever ecclectic Estelle.

On a real, no ass kissing, the man is deffinately back on true form after a few flop releases. No names. I'm really liking this joint and the funny lyrics and crazy flow is something I think will go down well in the clubs.

The video is directed by Jason Goldwatch who has worked with a few other hip hop names such as Dilated Peoples and Ludacris, to name but a few. Sick is an understatement. Visually stunning, perfect editing and a great use of effects and cut sequences to meld one whole piece together.

Now some insider info you may not know. If you listen closely you will hear that the beat sounds very similar to a great classic. And your right. It sounds dangerously similar to Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics. And you wouldn't be wrong in assuming this. Basically what happened was, a talented artist by the name of Mamie Gun was the first owner of this actual beat for her remake of Sweet Dreams, but the exec's thought they would make more money by selling the piece off to Busta Rhymes who also loved it when he got a copy through the post. Funny how the insider dealings work out huh! Well lets hope Mamie gets her dues because this is one track that I'll be playing for a while in my clubs.

enjoy!

BASHY 'YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND' FT H-BOOGIE

2009-08-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I haven't blogged in a while, it will all be apprant very very soon as to why so keep checking out the posts and enjoying the little bits of joy I've tried to spread.

Just in, the brand new track from Bashy.

It's alot, need I say more? Ok...

No didi didi didi, no you didn't, in control baby, no you isn't!

P.S Buy the album, its bloody worth it! (no links necessary, he's big enough to be found on google easy cuz!)

BEYONCE BRAND NEW VIDEO...

2009-07-13T14:35:00.000-07:00

This is the new video and single from the queen of RnB. Seriously, this beat is totally stonking, lie? I know you're gonna go a little frazzled when she does her little sexy Krumping in that short black dress, major! What don't I like? Nothing..

Written and produced by Beyonce, with a little help from her friends James Scheffer, Wayne Wilkins and my man Rico Love (what a name to be born with!). If you don't know who any of these people are, don't worry, they make enough money not to care about fame.

* Seriously I cannot get enough of this single, somebody please help!!

DWELE TRIBUTE TO MJ

2009-07-13T06:33:00.000-07:00

There's nothing I can say about this tribute other than, watch it till the end.

* Originally found at http://blackeinsteinbitch.blogspot.com/

ERIKI-MA REMIX - WHEN LOVE TAKES OVER + ALL FREE REMIX DOWNLOADS!

2009-07-09T22:46:00.000-07:00

Just finished it not a few hours ago. It feels like it took a lifetime to get it just right.

Enjoy. Oh, and do me a fav, spread the word if you think its worth it, we need all the help we can get.

* If you want a FREE copy of this or the 'I Got A Feeling' remixs email me at makememusicuk@hotmail.com, with the title and 'freedownload' as subject and I will be doing mass emails every two days. I have to do it this way so that they don't take down my video's.

BASS IN THE BEDROOM

2009-07-09T14:02:00.000-07:00

As you may already be aware a lot of the new top producers both in the UK and around the world are actually coming out of their bedroom studio's with some of the most ground breaking and future sounds imaginable. Just 10 years ago this would have been impossible, but with the advance's in technology and software, these guys are taking advantage of the new digital age and going where no 808 has gone before.

Courtesy of BBC 1Xtra

Bless Beats produced the hit Wearing My Rolex for Wiley from his basic bedroom studio.

In Bedroom Beats 1Xtra's Twin B visits his home studio to find out how.

We also hear from students in Manchester who're learning how to make beats and a host of bedroom producers including Floating Points, Mala, Toddla T, Bullion, Goldielocks, Eric Lau, Paul White, DJ IQ and Plastician, to find out how and why they've given up their beds to make beats.

BEFORE I DIE I WANT THIS TO BE THE LAST THING I HEAR

2009-07-07T07:35:00.000-07:00

RAUL MIDON

2009-07-07T06:18:00.001-07:00

Tonight at the Jazz Cafe in Camden see's the incredible talent of Raul Midon grace our shore's with his amazing talent. The blind guitarist (who also plays various other instruments including the drums) has stolen the show over seas and tonight we get to see what all the fuss is about.

Playing a mixture of Jazz and soul infused funk with latin vibes, Raul Midon (New-Mexico born, New York Based) has turned into a breath of fresh air for acoustic music lovers around the world.

"I like to celebrate the possible, the highest, the best of possibilities for human beings," says Midon

I've got my ticket and jacket pressed, see you there.

THE BEST TUNE YOU WILL HEAR THIS YEAR THUS FAR

2009-07-06T23:30:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how sick this tune is. I lost the plot!

Diplo and Switch are the sick producer/ DJ's who got together for M.I.A's 'Paper Planes'.

With their new monica Major Lazer, they took the biscuit ( I have no idea if thats how biscuit is spelt. Do you even think that word has even featured in a book of any kind? Apart from the Nestle family cook book).

Some of you may remember their set on the BBC1 Annie Mac show. I still can't get over it to be honest.

If your local DJ is not playing 'Hold The Line' right now give me a buzz and I'll come sort him out for ya! BRAP...

P.s Ft Mr Lex and Santigold

* Note, this is the actual video and not some cheap 'here's one I made earlier' youflop.

* Remember where you heard this first. If not I will have to call you out on your FaceBook or blog post date's, watch yourself!

I HATE ADDICTIVE RNB SINGLES MADE FOR 13 YEAR OLD GIRLS THAT END UP IN THE TOP TEN, WHICH IS A SHOCK BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS A COPY

2009-07-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

This is one such example. Remember Mishon because in about six months, him and Mario are going to be doing some serious music video battling. Oh, and FYI, Chris Brown lost in the semi finals.

LMFAO

2009-07-06T23:13:00.000-07:00

You've heard of LMFAO, David Rush, Pitbul and Kevin Rudolf right? well here's what happened after they all bumped into each other randomly at Nando's.

SEAN PAUL - BRAND NEW 'SO FINE'

2009-07-06T23:04:00.000-07:00

The annoying thing about Sean Paul is that I dont remember him ever making a rubbish track, not once. Thats annoying because it means he's on heavy rotation, all the time.

Now I've gone and made things worse.

The new single 'So Fine' is a very good look for summer clubbing if you know how you use what your momma gave ya.

D.O.A

2009-07-06T23:00:00.000-07:00

So the music video is finally here.

Enjoy!

I'M A SUPRA STAR

2009-07-06T22:37:00.000-07:00

These days its hard getting that sick pair of high tops that not only look great but feel... hold on, thats all it needs to do.

Romeo dun.

Check more loveliness from Supra.

* Females - Wet look leggings, an Era cap and any one of these and you're good!

LAST NIGHT A DJ INVITED ME IN FOR TEA AND CRUMPETS

2009-07-06T21:55:00.000-07:00

These are the amazing new coffee table and side table furnishings from Bug House. How much do you think I would get for one kidney on the Black market?

The two coffee tables with the turn table and mixer image transferred onto it are so retro and imaginative you'd be a fool not to consider spending some hard earned cash on it. Even if your not a DJ or own a studio (you're going to see these in every one) they would sit perfectly in a stylish home (city boys, don't jack what was made for us, wasteman!). The wood grain seeping into the transfer is also a very nice touch to the finish.

You can't also help but love the side table made to look like a stack of vinyls. If like me you grew up collecting and you have a girlfriend who wouldn't mind you having one, get it before she decides it doesn't match the new bookshelf from Ikea and changes her mind.

AMERWHO?

2009-07-06T09:35:00.000-07:00

I have a like and hate with this one. Firstly the lyrics. They are crap, no hate, they just are. Listen. I mean really listen, then actually write them out and then realise who much of a waste of your time that was. Now consider someone handing them in to a record company and then getting paid thousands of pounds for that work. Now try and see if you will actually want to legally download it.

Didn't think so.

The beat is actually quite nice, very samey in terms of the things she has put out before, but it's still got rotation potential.

And lastly, is it me or does Amerie only sing in one key?

* The culture of illegal downloads is not supported by Make Me Music. It's stealing. That said, if a tune is not worth it you can always watch for free online or wait for radio to play it over and over and over and over, till your head caved in and you threw your speakers out the window.

I FINK I SHMELL A COPICAT!

2009-07-06T09:24:00.000-07:00

Now then, I know what you're gonna say. Has she been listening to too much M.I.A???

Yes.

Shame.

Because you have to get over that fact before you then say, hmm, aint so bad actually. And that takes about six hours.

And just so you know, I'm not feeling Wale too tuff. You rep yourself way too much mate. If Wiley don't get away with it, then you don't, period! I really don't care about your money, I got my own problems in life. Just give me a beat I can bounce to and some clever bars to impress, not weak rhymes about your glory. Waste!!

IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE

2009-07-06T09:12:00.000-07:00

New single and video from one of UK's finest, Wretch 32.

Wretch has been a very busy boy of late. New album, new single and a new clothing line. Ok, maybe the clothing side isn't the most original and outstanding stuff compared with some of the other underground 'nitch' brands such as 'Trapstar' and 'Dope Chef Currency', but everyone has to start somewhere right?

Anyways, this is his new single. It's not like I'm getting paid to post it up, I just like it! Simple's

V.O.T.D

2009-07-03T12:49:00.000-07:00

Don't lie to me, you didn't know who he was till Gnarls Barkely came out ( or Danger Mouse before 'The Grey Album'), you've never heard of Goodie Mob have you?

The ever afrocentric Cee-Lo Green.

And why is this my video of the day? Because I woke up to it and screamed it down the phone to the first five people who called at stupid o'clock.

MIXED RACE RELATIONS

2009-07-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

I saw this today and she's so right, who care's. I know we can debate for hours, and everyone has an opinion on it, but simple truth is, we're all human therefore we're all family.

Colour in music should be about as irrelevant as shoe size. We all know it isn't, but it should be. I for one am glad that not all the best hip hop producers/ artists are black. The same goes for all things funky.

Open your mind and your heart will follow.

J2'O'K

2009-07-03T09:22:00.000-07:00

Some of you may remember Roll Deep. I know, its been a while, they been around still, but you might have had to either look under some very heavy rocks or travel to one of those gigs your mates wont go to because Damian's car is on the blink and they aint doing the coach ting again till Ayia Nappa.

I have to be honest J2K wasn't really given the space to shine in the past. Blame certain 'ahem' producers (no hate). But now he's back with a very very nice video and a track with bars to match. The thing I like about J2K now is the fact that he's grown nicely (artistically... plonker) and his flow has improved. I mean, people don't know how hard it is to come from a Garage and Grime background and sound unique. It's hard trusss. Many Mc's have tried and failed to cross over into the mainstream, well 'underground main' as I like to call it. The track still has bounce and gulliness and I think it might just do ok after Ras Kwame has given it the four times over.

Don't sleep on this brea. He's not my boy, I don't know him from Adam, so your guaranteed its all impartial over this fence.

* Realease date for 'Wake Up' Ep is July 13th

Also check out Ben Peters, music video director. Very naughty stuff! If you're an artist looking to get that bizzle on your next video, pass him the pre tax funds and you'll get sorted...

WHITE CHICKS AND GANG SIGNS

2009-07-03T09:04:00.001-07:00

We've all seen the video, some of you even peed you pants, but the message is clear, commit to it and it will look good!

DC Shoes x Standard - Admiral Hightop

2009-07-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

And what???????

For more go to....

YOU DONT HAVE TO LOOK GOOD TO BE MY DJ

2009-07-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

The best thing about David Guetta is that (speaking as a man) you can introduce him to your girl and you wouldn't have to fear about her falling for him instead of you, no matter how good his tunes are. I've been a secret fan of his for a while. I say secret because he wasn't always the king of cool and he was mostly known more overseas than in the UK or the States. And he's French.

He's current new single features Kelly and is already topping the charts. Ok, its been out for a while and I've just been lazy and concentrating on the hip hop and UK scene for too long, sorry.

As well as the new single 'When Love Takes Over' I'm also going put one of my other fav.s 'Tomorrow Can Wait' for you too, because I'm that type of guy.

BEATEN BY A GURL!!

2009-07-03T06:09:00.000-07:00

My mate Jo has a blog and its very good. I'm nicking this from her. And the worst thing is I cant think of anything more punchy than her outtro liner...

Nike RT1 High 2009

2009-07-02T02:04:00.001-07:00

very nice!

BROTHERLY LOVE

2009-07-02T00:52:00.000-07:00

Where were you last night? Where were you when it mattered? Where were you when Little Brother came to town and showed us how to get down?

Jazz Cafe, Camden, sold out, Shay hooked mans up with a runaway ticket cause my boy had his car a little beat up and got stuck in his sticks and couldn't make it. I know I said I wouldn't say nothing on the blog but gosh, its such a sad story I had no choice.

LB came through to London last night to say happy born day to Spin Doctor (who btw was blessing us nicely on the wax). There was a support act on before they came on which I managed to catch the last few tracks from. To be honest they weren't really saying a lot and the fact they didn't know (and asked the crowd) what the capital of Hong Kong [there isn't one, its a part of China now and isn't its own country] or Bangkok [it IS the capital of Thailand] was, was not a good look for black people. A bit like when a white bredrin asked me, 'what's the capital of Africa?', waste! (Btw that actually happened, they'll probably be a bit miffed cause I told em I wouldn't out that story again for kicks, but it had to be done).

LB stormed through their big ones, did the (now obligatory) MJ tribute which turned out to be a lot less cheesy and more genuine then other's I have witnessed over the past few days. I was looking down from upstairs (obviously) and I have to say, for a duo who know they already got the love from the crowd, they do work hard to keep the energy flowing. It was super hot in there, I was sweating out like, and they, well, they did not stop moving and jumping and showing my how unfit I was, cheers. Now when Madlib came to Fabric not long ago, everyone was saying how he was too self-indulgent and it put them off the show. LB on the other hand make it always about the music and are on no 'I'm the big boy' flexes. Nice!

They are off around Europe for a bit and then I think they are back in the State's for some studio sessions and album promotional thingamajigs.

If you managed to get a freebie or a signed album on the night, congrats to you, but watch your back, yeh.

LYRICAL PLAYER PRO'S

2009-07-02T00:22:00.000-07:00

I was going to just post my favourite, but then I thought, no chance, so here's the youtube rip of the album you can listen to.

No links needed because you should already know about it... and if you don't, then you should feel very foolish right about now.

Go buy the album, but just don't discuss it with me if you catch me out and about or I'll have to expose your lack of knowledge son!

* In no particular order

*Explicit content

HOW FRESH CAN YOU GET?

2009-06-29T04:52:00.000-07:00

G FRSH, TINIE TEMPAH and DENIRO (not pictured) have come together for this outstanding new UK track 'Afar'. Riding on a Sleepz beat and coupled with the handy film work of Jak Frsh, the whole package has come together very nicely.

Basically, they spit like they mean it and it's dark and moody like sex...

"The DJ's playing funky but she's got me in a trance"

* Oh, and to make matters worse for other artists who have half hearted beats and cameo's, they are giving this track out for free, which I'm also giving you the link to, BRAPP!

* Also, allow giving you the Sleepz and Jak links, if you don't know your going to have to do your own research, chiiieef!

V.O.T.D

2009-06-28T13:27:00.000-07:00

Mr Green aka Professor Green doing his UK Hip Hop community service, minus a smile and 'have a nice day'. After surviving a stupid bottle to the neck incident in Cargo (ironically just near his 'Lucky' Tattoo (go figure) my man has hit the ground running with another lyrical gem of a track. Far be it from me to kiss arse and get 'Gordon' on my tongue but you have to listen closely to the way he puts the bars down.

Don't get it twisted, he's not the only one to watch from the UK, but so far, he's the only one whose made my VOTD!!

Btw, great concept!

AUGUST 29TH 1958 - JUNE 25TH 2009

2009-06-26T02:11:00.000-07:00

R.I.P

Michael Jackson Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Music Video on Yahoo! Music - Watch more Music Videos at Vodpod.

TOGETHER U-N-I CAN DO ANYTHING

2009-06-25T04:47:00.000-07:00

Tonight at YO YO (Nottinghill Arts Club), the hip hop/ rock hop duo U-N-I come to show case their art for the London massive. If you don't know nothing about them this is a good time to get acquainted.

My favourite track from them is their way back single Beautiful Day.

Beautiful Day

Black Eyed Peas vs Eriki-Ma

2009-06-18T23:26:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you don't sleep. It took 16 hours to get all the sections just right, 5 hours to mix and make sure the synth didn't blow any speakers. At 3am imac decided that I had overloaded the audio capabilities of Pro logic 8 due to over use of effects and plugins. Bouncing took three attempts for the same reason. Finding a video with a decent quality and putting it all together took all of half and hour... If you don't like it, well, thats you son!

*No samples were abused in the making of this remix

DASAFO

2009-06-18T06:44:00.000-07:00

Normally I can think of something witty to go along with a post, or maybe a funny anecdote from days gone by. Today I have nothing, serioulsy, my mind is a blank. The only two things I am thinking is one, how am I going to get my hands on the Moog Phatty, and two, he does look like T Pain init...

Brand new Sway Mercedes Benze out now on his new album. No doubt this will be getting a lot of reloads (guilty) and please, if you're an MC and your gonna do a remix make a bloody effort with your bars, just because the beats kicking don't mean your 16 is... Sway on the other-hand has his game face on tight....

FYI - He's just finished a tune with Lemar's cuz, which I haven't got my free copy of yet and watch out for the UK tour, I hear Akon dollar's isn't the only thing thats going to make it stand out!

*Note - sorry bout the fact its a radio rip with no video, soon as its done I'll update it, check out his myspace, but dont kiss his ass, he's got a big enough head as it is!

**Note sample is from '45 King (aka Mark James - aka Jay z's Hard Knock Life), 900 Number'... As if you needed me to tell you...

HE GO EGO

2009-06-18T06:07:00.000-07:00

The new B ft Yeezy - Ego. Its nice they went back to the minimal style on this record, should be a smooth climber...

JENNY OF THE BEAT

2009-06-18T03:19:00.000-07:00

I hate the term 'female producer', really, what should it matter whether you're male or female! It really dosen't, but the truth is, we did dominate the industry 10 years ago when software and plugins were unavailable to the masses. Now days things have changed a long way, and thank God.

Meet Goldy. She's from Leeds (I know, I couldn't believe people actually lived and breathed outside of London either!). Her beats really speak for themselves. When I first encountered her about a year ago she was on that Bass-line sound. I never really liked B-L but her work (no ass kissing obviously) actually made it interesting to listen, which I never thought was possible.

After her B-L dabble she went back to her J Dilla roots and came back with an array of funky soulful vibes which would go down well on any ipod playlist. The other thing that struck me most about Goldy (which unless you're a producer, you probably wouldn't appreciate) is her skill as well as talent. Mix wise she has her sound scape down to a T'. Every producer has their own mix style and preference to where certain elements of the piece sit, and where her strengths lie is in the fact that she doesn't go OTT with the base or allow the snare or high hat to run away with itself. Her samples are also spot on, clipping her audio sections discreetly with little sign of 'over' or 'under cuts'.

At only 18 she's giving producers much older than her a run for their money and considering she's improving month by month it will definitely be interesting to hear her work in a few years time from now. I predict she will only get better and more dangerous with her productions. Artists and other companies will have to listen closely because as we all know, the whack piano man's are getting weeded out, which is great for the rest us and also means no more half hearted 'I need to get the bills paid' productions, or worse still those 'yeah man that beats tight (but it really isn't)' productions.

Check out '90's' and 'Funk Soul' on her myspace...

Other female producers you should already be aware of....

GoldieLocks

Synth Girl

Miss OddKidd

WHAT DOES A GUY WITH A GIRLS NAME END UP DOING FOR A LIVING?

2009-06-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

This....

His name is Peabe and I strongly recommend you read up on why his work looks so interesting and well "Zombie-esque".

TOODLE-LOO MUTHA*@&%£^

2009-06-18T02:29:00.000-07:00

Films are a great way to see what professional producers and composers are coming with, and to also find out what will get accepted by commercial production professionals, obviously. So its a good excuse to get a few tickets and mates down to the big screen and pass it off on your tax return as business expense. 1-0 to me Gordon Brown!

The Hangover is a very funny film. I wouldn't say it's the funniest because lets be honest, only some of us would be able to relate to some of the stuff in that movie... yeah right! There are so many stories I wish I could write about but it's so hard getting dates these days I wouldn't want to put anyone off before I even get to hello...

Its in cinemas now (she obviously isn't)..

P.s To understand the title of this post you will have to go see the film...

S.K.O.T.W

2009-06-18T02:09:00.000-07:00

These are the bad boys of any studio kit hands down. Fair enough they are very pricy and I wouldn't recommend shifting through your record collection, heading down to Bricklane market and shotting a crate to undeserving passersby, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. The Beats (by Dr Dre) are a mind field of intense sound replication and provide great mixing capabilities for those late night sessions where waking the neighbours is not an option. I also use them for DJ'ing now as well... Oh, and little posing doesn't hurt...

If you do happen to see me out and about with my pair and want to try them, just ask nicely, I don't bite, but try to run? You will lose your arms in legs in 'an unexplained and prolonged attack'.

V.O.T.D

2009-06-18T02:00:00.000-07:00

Its a bloody good job Nelly didn't do a 'I wanna be a Rapstar' version. Some things in life were just ment to be as they are, like krispy kreme, Glastonbury and wet-look leggings...some things are not made for reinvention...

BLAME IT (ON THE ECONOMY)

2009-06-14T04:37:00.000-07:00

Just for fun, because the sun's out and I'm a good mood...

V.O.T.D

2009-06-14T04:35:00.000-07:00

Simply because slow motion always looks good...

THE ?UESTION

2009-06-13T01:20:00.001-07:00

I have to keep this brief and simple because I'm suffering from a really bad cold at the minute and my runny nose has got the potential of rendering my mac book inactive.

Questlove - DJ set - at Cargo - East London (Click for the FB Group Event for details)

Brought to you by Soundcrash...

Top Tip: Cargo is always rammed so get there early or your date is going to start crying because nothing you organise goes through!

p.s I call dibs on the hair!

p.p.s Watch both video's, the second is old but relevant!

V.O.T.D

2009-06-12T19:36:00.000-07:00

If I have to explain to you why this is video of the day then me thinks this is probably not the blog for you...

Also let me take this opportunity to share my gratitude for the simple fact that 'The One Mos Def-initely' finished his latest album and is in stores NOW!! After a few bad spells I can almost guarantee 'The Ecstatic' will be doing a lot of favours to the real hip hop community. Some of you may be interested to know Chad Hugo produced a track (not Pharrell, Chad!). J Dilla (RIP), Madlib and his younger brother Oh No also got in on the action. And if you didn't know, these guys all go way way way back, way way back.

For now I'll leave you with the V.O.T.D and on the flip Mr Mos talks a little about the album...

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YOU GOT THE BEATS

2009-06-12T08:59:00.001-07:00

This a little preview of our Candi Staton vs Eriki Ma remixxx, straight out of the studio today, you lucky devils!

HAVE A BREAK

2009-06-12T05:46:00.000-07:00

Heres something to do if you need a break from work or a good excuse not to get back to it. Design by Nicolas Chacana.

YOU'VE BEEN BURNT

2009-06-12T04:48:00.000-07:00

CDR's Burntprogress is probably one of the most influential and accessible nights in the UK. Started out in London a few years back by the very nice Tony Nwachkwu. Last night saw them back in London doing what they do at Plastic People.

Quick heads up if you have no idea what I'm on about. CDR is a music night where producers and artists can bring their tracks or instrumentals and get them played on the big PA system. Its great night to get involved in the music scene as well as meet fellow sloggers and find out what other studios and bedrooms are up to. No beat biting allowed though, tut!

I first met Tony up in Newcastle when they first started touring their Freeness event about four years ago. I was a bit cocky back then and asked if he would play one more than the recommended dose of my tunes at the event. 'let me listen to it quick, if I like it, i'll play it, if I don't leave it alone and be happy your getting played at all' he said. True to his word, he liked it and played it.

Since then CDR has grown in not just popularity but also awareness amongst the music production community. They now tour across the UK to other cities every month putting listening sessions to all genre's and disciplines. Some major names from the underground have also been known to sneak in and try to get first hand feedback of their 'straight from the studio' beats'.

Tony is far from an advocate of new music, he also got involved with the Red Bull Music Academy from the start and is heavily involved right through to the radio broadcasts and selection of potential students. Currently attached to NEPA Recordings (I think its his own thing but don't quote me on that) and also DJing in the UK and overseas, this sound man is a UK champion.

THE BIG WHITE HYPE

2009-06-12T03:38:00.000-07:00

I'm all about getting exclusives and bringing you in on that new ish, but I do have to be honest, if you're not already on Asher Roth, wake up!

You've probably seen the youtube videos, been to website, heard the radio bits and bobs.

He's the most unlikeliest rapper like TQ was the unlikeliest singer (remember him? I bet like me when you first saw him you thought he was going to spit bars and then sang, shockers!).

Asher on the other hand is way beyond hype though. Currently signed to Universal subsidiary SRC Records (the same people that brought you Akon, go figure), he's been around the block and then some. We first heard him back in 2008 on 'The GreenHouse Effect' mixtape (DJ Drama + Don Cannon). Now I could go on forever about the same things everyone is banging on about in the magazines, online and video clips, but what's the use, listen, enjoy, then form your own opinion.

Check out his new album 'Asleep In The Bread Isle'. Some major tunes on it and some surprise guests as well... Beanie (ahem!).

Here are a few of our favourite Asher Roth moments. Now go google him, youtube him and let the good times roll.

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CAUSE WE CAN DO IT IN THE MIX

2009-06-12T01:50:00.000-07:00

I hated what Bad Boy and PuffDiddyPoppa did to the remix. He took it out for dinner, showed it a good time, the possibilities seemed endless, the candles and roses gave a sense of excitement and purity never before experienced. Then he stuck and instrumental on, rapped over the top and let the atmosphere crumble in a hail of dust and over used 'uh, and we wont stop'.

Take two good records, mash them together and make sure they're in time (the whole way through), then go home. Simples!

V.O.T.D

2009-06-12T01:05:00.000-07:00

You can be into anything, hip hop, DnB, Breaks, Ska, Electro... But if you dont have this in your ipod you will never have a good morning trek into work!

I LIKE BIG LUNGS AND I CANNOT LIE

2009-06-11T14:40:00.000-07:00

Her name is Jessie J, she has a pocket full of notes and she makes my earlobes tickle when I play her through my beats headphones...

I could tell you I think she's going to be everywhere soon, but I won't. I could tell you I love this track and its simple yet elegant delivery, but I won't. I could even tell you that Amy Grimehouse is letting off bricks in her bathroom because of this girl, but I won't.

LUCKY NUMBER SE7EN

2009-06-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

I'm going to get straight to the point with this one. I like the video, Se7en is an ok artist, nothing new, but it is refreshing to see other asian artists coming through the USA scene. Dark Child (and thank god he got over his Timbo complex and stopped appearing in video's) is back on form after a long spell not knowing what a good track sounds like - listen to every Brandy record with his name on it.

I have no idea why and how Lil Kim got involved. Damn she looks more like a lady boy than Pete whateverhisnameis from Big Brother.

Back tracking a little bit, when I say I like the track, don't get it twisted, I don't mean I like it like I would play it out, just, if it came on radio, I would probably give it 1:30 before turning over.

THERE'S NO BEAT LIKE SNOW BEATS

2009-06-11T06:12:00.000-07:00

These are the coolest things I've seen since Diversity beat Flawless and left SoBo in tears...

JUST A LIKKLE BIT OF FUN

2009-06-11T06:01:00.000-07:00

Lykke Li @ NTBR Part 4 - "Hustlin'" from Drew Innis on Vimeo.

TALK TO ME

2009-06-11T05:47:00.000-07:00

I love this video archive simply because its not full of rubbish...

Visit Street Talk

Kemistry on Street Talk

Street Talk : The Creatives - The Kemistry from Jama Noor on Vimeo.

THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES IS MORE DEADLY ON THE DECKS

2009-06-11T04:44:00.000-07:00

This is going to sound a bit like a wish list, but its not. Any ex's reading are probably going to think, "hey so why did you go out with me?", well it's not like that. Some woman are going to feel like, "boy, I need to fix up", well no, you're fine just the way you are and there are loads of things other people cant do that you do.

What am I on about? Female DJ's! Actually female DJ's and girls in era caps, but we'll get to the caps another time. Actually (two time!) if you combine female dj's, girls in era caps and wet look leggings, I'm gone...

So, female DJ's. What's the fuss you say? Well, the thing is, they are actually a rarity and complexity, like rubix cubes and slinkies. I met my first female DJ at a club in Newcastle. She was not only up to speed with the tech, but her selection was on par with most of the men in the industry. I know it's a bit sexist to pick up on the fact that there are even female DJ's (and I apologise) but the truth is, vinyls, dub-plates and bootlegs are not really seen as the natural environment of the female species. I mean how many men have dated a woman who would bring up in conversation their preference to the Pioneer DJM800's over the Behringer DJX700, or their longest record search (mine was five years btw) or how they managed to get their hands on ?? still in it's plastic. How many? Not many...

Female DJ's are not just to be celebrated for being female, thats ignant! Its about their achievements in a male dominated industry, for surpassing expectations and quashing stereotypes. Some are better DJ's than men (who have grown stale and irrelevant). Many have less egos and have achieved things that most of their male counterparts would envy.

At the moment one of my favourites is a young lady by the name of DJ Elle from NY (pic above). She not only plays out regular on her circuit but there are a few international dates thrown in for good measure. She's also done a few mixtapes which she kindly puts up for free download (thank you). Now I like all kinds of music, and she delivers, from hip hop to electro funk, the bag is full with surprises and dim sum.

UK wise we got our own ladies pushing the envelope, representing and having fun in the process. Check out SheJay for the bigger picture.

I leave you with another favourite lady in waxing (see what I did there) DJ Siesta.

LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY MP3'S

2009-06-11T04:10:00.001-07:00

Ok, I know about half, no... maybe more than half of you, would have no idea what a Vestax VCI 300 is, well, you can skip this little write up and go straight to the video, no harm done.

At the moment I'm using Serato Scratch Live, which by the way is the daddy in reliable, 'make me look good' software.

The Vestax however, has opened my eyes in more ways than one. First off it makes everything as easy to operate as a microwave with a one setting timer. It does come with its own midi controller (dont worry I'll stay out of the jargon as much as possible) but the downside is, even though Serato did make the software, its not compatible with SL. Bummer! Now I'm considering ditching SL and moving house to the VCI 300. My only worry is I will end up looking like a button pushing DJ and no one will be impressed by my wizardry, which is limited anyway...

It also lights up pretty cool as well.

V.O.T.D

2009-06-11T03:37:00.000-07:00

A man walks into a bar and asks for a double ameretta and coke. A lady sat with a group of her girlfriends across the bar notices this and looks up, smiles and says, "someone has a sweet tooth". The gentleman replies, "I know, its been my favourite drink since yesterday". "welcome to the club", she replies. After a night of drinking dancing and laughing, they walk out to the taxi rank where the gentleman kindly offers the lady a lift home with her friends. She refuses at first claiming it's out of his way, but he insists and so do her friends who are usually the first to block any male advances between them. Climbing into the car, the engine gently purrs to life and the room is filled with the last minute of 'The Prototype'. The lady looks across at the gentleman and then round to her friends in the back seat who silently mouth to their shotgun rider, "I want him if you dont"....

This is the dream... (btw sorry about the advert, youtube were not letting any UK viewing happen, waste!)

Outkast - Prototype (Official Music Video) - The most amazing bloopers are here

TALIB AND ME GO WAY BACK SON!

2009-06-10T06:52:00.000-07:00

For those of you that don't know, and i assume this is very few of you. Tonight is the T.K night at the Camden Centre. Hosted by the Spin Doctor himself, its guaranteed to a smasher. Now i'm not going to explain who Kweli is, because if you don't know, and i mean know as good as the back of your hand, then tonight is not for you. Not a hate thing, just fact...

I'm gonna leave you one of the classic tracks. True fans don't class this as an old skool joint because it gets a resurrection every afternoon on the tube ride home, ya heard!

V.O.T.D

2009-06-10T04:45:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favourite Kanye West tracks and video's as well. Ok Flashing lights is the fav K. Yeezy video, but we wont get into that...

Enjoy

D.O.A? YES PLEASE

2009-06-09T08:53:00.001-07:00

Now many of you would obviously be aware that since Lil Wayne came out with Lollipop, things got abit OTT with the use of auto tune. Well, Mr Hova has stepped in to help a brother out and tell those singing rappers what the deal really is... 'R'

I've also hooked you up by finding a youtube video with the lyrics so you can sing along at home :) love!

S.K.O.T.W

2009-06-08T13:06:00.000-07:00

The microKorg XL is our studio kit of the week. This little baby is a deffinate keeper. Not only is the price (£379) reasonable, but the sounds and modifications its capable of are very impressive for such a little darling. As well as a waft of sound banks (which are easy to play around with) it also boasts a very outstanding vocoder. And check this, it comes with a felxi mic! The appegiator is also very nifty with the patterns and mods you can create. Seriously, only by testing this out can you actually appreciate the time and effort that has gone into this bad boy.

The top fact about the XL is... drum roll please... its not only usb compatible with all production software from PL8 to CB5, but it is also battery powered, if ever you have that live gig to go to where a plug is just not around.

If your into your synths and deep basses, this is the perfect add on to your existing sound banks.

BUFFORMERS

2009-06-08T12:13:00.001-07:00

On the day before we went down for our photo shoot this one of the results of shinanigans at Stratford Theatre...

BISH BASH BOSH

2009-06-08T07:40:00.000-07:00

Mr Black Boys Black Boys doing it and doing it well. From the new 'Catch me if you can' Album!

Eriki Ma Remixxx

2009-06-08T07:38:00.000-07:00

Here's one I made earlier!