Archive for July, 2012
[Audio] Preview the CBC Radio Documentary on the History Behind the P-Funk Toronto Connection
‘Funk Getting Ready To Roll’, a documentary about the life and times of Funkadelic in Toronto during the early 70s is produced by good friend, David Dacks. Airing Sunday August 12 on Inside The Music at 3PM (EST) on CBC Radio 2 and 9PM on CBC Radio 1, it wil feature interviews with George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, Frank Kash Waddy, Cordell Boogie Mosson, Chris Tannis, Prakash John and Rob Bowman.
For those not knowing the preview piece above features the track, “Loose Booty” by Funkadelic with vocals by George Clinton and the narration is by David.
Also, join Dacks and crew for a night of psychedelic soul at The Red Light to celebrate ‘Funk Getting Ready To Roll’ on August 9. CLICK HERE for event details.
[MP3] Luu Breeze – King Kong
First single, produced by Daniel Worthy, from the forthcoming ThisTimeTomorrow mixtape by Luu Breeze who some of you may know from his cameo on the last Game album. Very “Ni**az in Paris”-style Kanye, no? ThisTimeTomorrow drops July 23rd.
Previously on The Kitchen:
– Luu Breeze – J.O.S.H. (Jealous Ones Still Hope) [Music Video]
– Rochester – Let My Tape Rock feat. Luu Breeze & K. Ryan [MP3]
[via @LuuBreeze via TorontoRappers.com]
Listen to the new Zaki Ibrahim – Every Opposite album in FULL
PR plug for the Every Opposite album:
Zaki Ibrahim delivers ‘Every Opposite’, an album whose apocalyptic allure makes it impossible to forget. Producer Tiago Correia-Paulo attributes one thing. Her voice. “Zaki has an extraordinary voice and no instrument – not even an orchestra – would be able to compete with it,” says Tiago who handled most of the musical direction for Every Opposite.
You’ll hear strains of these dance formats deconstructed alongside pop, indie, soul, Hip-hop and afro beat sounds to create an utterly comprehensive album that is plural in its reach – (Every Opposite was recorded in eight different places) – and singular in its captivating effect. Sade, Stevie Wonder, Zap Mama, Radiohead, and J. Dilla counting are just some of the icons Zaki names as life-long inspirations. “It’s told as a fable and is set in the future, says the singer/song-writer who counts her fascination with science fiction as a major influence for her album’s loose narrative.
I was a pretty big fan of Zaki‘s Eclectica (Episodes In Purple) album and, I know it’s sacrilege but no joke, the comparisons to Sade in terms of her vocal tone are not unwarranted. This new album is a little different from that one but it’s worth a listen. Check it out and tell me if you agree.
Listen to the Muneshine – There Is Only Today album in FULL
This album by local rapper, Muneshine dropped a while ago (end of May to be exact) but figured I should still share it now. Drop a note if you dig (or if you don’t!) [note: alt stream link at bandcamp just in case this soundcloud link goes down]
[player via AUX-TV]
New Music: Chin Injeti – Peoples Mixtape
New mixtape by Vancouver-based producer, Chin Injeti featuring David Banner, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Kitchen fave, Jasiri X, Zaki Ibrahim and many others. “Who Am I” is hot – a nice re-flip of the classic A Tribe Called Quest track, “Buggin’ Out.”