Soca & Calypso
[MP3 + Music Video] Freezy – Split In Di Middle
In honor of Caribana August holiday long weekend, posting this afro-soca throwback that was getting rinsed on Lakeshore this past Sautrday.
[MP3] Machel Montano – Remedy (Soca 2015)
Probably the hottest soca star on the planet right now unleashes his first lick shot for carnival 2015. Ya dig? If yes (or even no), then hit the jump to check out the Major Lazer & Grandtheft remix of Machel Montano‘s massive carnival smash, “The Fog.”
[MP3] The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Round & Round (Hi-Tek Feat. Jonell cover)
New from the Truth & Soul records soundcloud:
Plane Jane Records is proud to present The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band‘s newest 45 release.
The BRSB made a ton of noise with their cult classic cover of 50 Cent‘s “PIMP” a few years back, most people thinking that it was the original tune 50 sampled from.
This time they take the Steel Drum Funk sound to a deeper part of Hip Hop with their own rendition on the late great J Dilla‘s classic tune “Rico Suave”. The A Side is “Bacao Suave”, a surefire version of the tune, and you know we like versions. DJs, have a great time.
The B Side is their rendition of the underground classic “Round & Round” from Hi Tek‘s Hi-Teknology album. An absolutely killer version of the tune, drums are heavy, steel pans playing thru the melodies, sure to turn heads on the dance floor. Full length album “55” coming soon on Truth & Soul Records.
Always love cool steel band covers.
[MP3] Jillionaire + Salvatore Ganacci – Fresh (ETC!ETC! Remix)
Banger of a track by Jillionaire of Major Lazer with Salvatore Ganacci as remixed by ETC!ETC!
[MP3] Amral’s Trinidad Cavaliers – It Sure Is Funky
Cool steel pan cover of Ripple‘s “I Don’t Know What It Is, but It Sure Is Funky” from a forthcoming BBE compilation. Peep the science:
Killer track from Strange Breaks & Mr Thing III, due out on a very limited 7″ single May 2014
Five years on from the last, BBE is proud to present the next installment of Strange Breaks & Mr Thing. In this digital age the beating heart of modern R&B and hip-hop remains as vintage soul, funk and jazz. Like the previous volumes, Strange Breaks & Mr Thing III contains a collection of killer cutz; some you’ve probably never heard of, some which may make you go: “I recognize this sample!”… because it was once used as the backdrop for a classic Hip Hop track. If you liked the legendary “Strange Games” compilation series on BBE compiled by the likes of Kenny Dope & DJ Spinna, you’ll love “Strange Breaks & Mr. Thing”.
UK Hip-Hop producer and acclaimed DJ Mr. Thing has been busier than ever circling the globe, filling dance floors as well as adding rare 45s to his ever growing collection now he’s shaing those nuggets with us.
CLICK HERE to learn more….