It’s a Canada Thing
Announcing the Release of the ‘This One Goes To Eleven…’ Compilation Album
Well it’s finally here!
If you follow me on twitter, personally or my blog or follow me or the blog on Facebook, you’ve been seeing me drop the #DK11 hashtag all over the place for the past few weeks.
So what’s it been all about?? Well, this month marks the 11th anniversary of this here blog. I missed doing something around the more obvious 10th anniversary last year due to life and work issues but, because we do things different here anyway not just in name but in deed too, we decided to make sure and acknowledge this year’s anniversary.
On August 11, we will be releasing This One Goes to Eleven…, a compilation album featuring eleven brand new, exclusive tracks (plus two bonus tracks that have seen only very limited released) by artists who have been long time favorites here at the blog.
To kick it off we have the promo trailer for the very first single from This One Goes to Eleven…, “Known P.S.A.” by Toronto hip-hop duo, The Names Are Known. Hit the jump to watch it and to read the full press release on the album. Then come back tomorrow to hear the full track and then every day after that to hear more tracks from This One Goes to Eleven… before it’s full release on 8.11.14.
Additional Credits:
Promo Artwork by Shehab Tariq for Implant Media
Video Production by Ian Jones for ear2muchcollective
Audio mastering by Neil McDonald & Paul Kehayas Echosound Studiolab
[Music Video + MP3] Jai Nitai Lotus – Honest (Numbers on the Board)
Long time readers know I was a big fan of Jai Nitai Lotus‘ Something You Feel album and went as far as endorsing it on the Polaris Music Prize website. Here’s a new track by him. Peep the official PR blur:
Montreal-based MC/Producer Jai Nitai Lotus (pronounced Jhai like Thai, Nee-tie) is back after releasing his highly acclaimed LP Something You Feel, to bring forth his new mixtape project titled Acknowledgement. The title is inspired by the opening song on the legendary John Coltrane album, A Love Supreme. For Jai Nitai, it’s about acknowledging the original source of creation: the Creator, as well as artists he draws inspiration from. Jai reworks an impressive variety of productions from artists such as Haitus Kaiyote, Kanye West, Thunder Cat, Madlib, as well as includes his own originals.
On this first video single and opening track “Honest”, Jai embraces Pusha T‘s “Numbers on the Boards” by keeping Pusha T’s possessed-like aggression, but flips the intention of the lyrics: “I see flaws, blood on your diamonds, see these wars that’s relyin’ on your minin’.”
Jai Nitai will be releasing the Acknowledgement mixtape in collaboration with Dudley Perkins & Georgia Anne Muldrow‘s label, Somothaship Connect.
Audio Credits:
Written & Performed by Jai Nitai Lotus
Original Production by Don Cannon & Kanye West for Pusha T‘s “Numbers on the Boards”
Outro Beat by Jai Nitai Lotus
[MP3] Marc Haize – Feel Good Music (Weekend Girl) feat. Jelayne / Ready For The Weekend
Feel Good Music (Weekend Girl) feat. Jelayne (prod. by Kaytranada):
Ready For The Weekend (Prod. By Evil Needle):
Are you ready for the weekend?? Houston, TX MC, Marc Haize appears to be….
Follow Marc Haize online: website | facebook | twitter
Previously on The Kitchen:
– Marc Haize – Mike Lowery [MP3]
[Event] June 21 in Toronto: NXNE Battle of the America’s USA vs Canada Beat Battle
From my homegirls, Toni and Lala:
The legendary Young Guru will be joining Symbolyc One (S1) and Jake One as judges in the #USAvsCANADA beat battle on SATURDAY, JUNE 21st! Come & Witness 24 talented producers from all over the USA and Canada compete in the first international beat battle at NXNE!!
Join our hosts You Heard That New‘s Low Key (#TeamUSA) and The Come Up Show‘s Chedo (#TeamCanada) as each team goes head-to-head in 5 rounds for the ultimate title. Live performances by Tehu (Montreal) and Fresh Kils, with a special half-time show by Toronto’s own Luu Breeze! Music provided by DJ Grouch and DJ Law!
Doors open at 7PM, Show starts at 8PM sharp!
General admission: $22, more at the door
Limited $15 early bird tickets available now at Eventbrite
Click HERE for more details on Facebook
[MP3] D.O. – Momma I Made It (prod. by StatikMusic)
A little feel good hip-hop for summer from the homie, D.O.
Previously on The Kitchen:
– Listen to Tracks from D.O.’s Forthcoming Down Home Album HERE