Electronic/Dance
Meet Zodiac aka Jeremy Rose: the co-founder and the real creative force behind The Weeknd?
Apparently Rose is ready to talk about the true story behind the mysterious launch of the left-field R&B project, The Weekend. Read on:
“It’s generally accepted that the mysterious Toronto R&B act known as the Weeknd refers to vocalist Abel Tesfaye, an assumption based on his Wikipedia entry, since he won’t talk to the press. But before the shadowy soul group blew up internationally, the Weeknd were a duo, at least according to the guy who came up with the name.”
CLICK HERE to see the full article on Jeremy Rose from NOW magazine. And then peep this one…
“If you have even a cursory interest in hip-hop, rhythm and blues, and/or hi-top fades, chances are you’ve heard about Canadian dark R&B mega-sensation the Weeknd. You are also probably aware that the main man behind the project is a 22-year-old ex-American Apparel employee named Abel Tesfaye. He’s done very well for himself in a very short period of time—becoming BFFs with Drake, securing an upcoming 2012 Coachella performance, and remixing a Lady Gaga song within a year of his free mixtape debut House of Balloons.
The tidal wave of hype that has been building over the last 12 months began with the release of three songs: “What You Need,” “Loft Music” and “The Morning (Original Version).” Discerning listeners might remember that the production of these standout tracks was originally credited to a guy named Jeremy Rose, who has since parted ways with Abel. Yet, until now, no one knew the full story of why and how the split happened.
The handful of Weeknd fans and music journalists who have followed the story have only been able to discern that “creative differences” were to blame, Jeremy is now producing under the moniker Zodiac, and that all mentions of his name had been scrubbed from the final version of House of Balloons. Recently, Jeremy decided to set the record straight, and the facts ain’t pretty.”
CLICK HERE to read the rest of “How the Producer of the Weeknd’s Breakout Tracks Got Majorly Screwed” from Vice magazine.
As I mused to my homegirl over at 546inthemorning, was Rose the real talent behind The Weekend? I mean, as you listen to the playlist of his other production work below, this is the sound that I think had most people excited about The Weeknd at the beginning, no? Once Rose left, there seemed to be a definite dilution of that sound to many people’s ears, mine included to be honest. Or play it for yourself and tell me if you agree or not….
[New Mixtape] Zeds Dead & Omar LinX – Victor (EP)
From my people at 2+2 who manage Zeds Dead and Omar LinX (who long-time readers here at The Kitchen will know from my prior posts):
“Zeds Dead and Omar LinX present: Victor – seven genre-bending tracks on Mad Decent’s Jeffree’s label. Fusing nostalgic 90s sample-based hip hop with futuristic bass and cinematic soundscapes, The Victor Mixtape is both a step forward and a throwback to the past featuring Omar LinX rapping over some of Zeds Deads classic hits such as “Eye On Fire”, “Rude Boy”, and more!”
Hip-hop and dubstep connect like Voltron. Get familiar!
[via Mad Decent / Jeffrees]
Introducing Nina Kraviz – Ghetto Kraviz (video)
What we’re playing in our office right now. Thanks, Kirsten!
[album stream] Mecca:83 – Life Sketches Vols 1 & 2
I dig this (mostly) instrumental collection! What it’s all about exactly?
“Manchester based producer Mecca:83 (aka Futuristica Music’s “Rise”) has been quietly building a reputation for some time now. His production for artists such as Deborah Jordan and Replife have earned him respect from numerous DJs and tastemakers, including Gilles Peterson, Simon Harrison, Kev Beadle and Dom Servini to name a few.
FreeForm Records are now pleased to present Mecca’s debut full length record in the shape of Life Sketches Vols 1 & 2. Spanning 15 tracks, the release explores the spaces between jazz-infused Hip Hop, live instrumentation and more electronic beat leanings.
Featured guests on the album include Grand Ear, Knwldg Highs, Spinnerty, Replife, Emanative and Buscrates 16-Bit Ensemble to name a few.”
Hit the jump for a Rise / Mecca:83 video EPK….
Introducing new artist Mingus Murray….
This is highly recommended if you dig Prince, Hendrix, Flying Lotus, Dam-Funk etc. In other words, black music that likes to walk on the left-hand side of things, so to speak. Shout to the homie, C. Wade for putting me up on this.
MP3 Download: Mingus Murray – Train Whistle
MP3 Download: Mingus Murray – On The Telephone
MP3 Download: Mingus Murray – Designer
Dig what you hear? Download the entire Mingus album HERE or hit the jump to preview stream the album before download. [zipfile download link]
Follow Mingus Murray online – twitter | tumblr | website
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