Stevie G - The Soul of the Electric Picnic 2010

Earlier in the week we gave you our picks for some good acts at this years Electric Picnic and now we're giving you some good music from those and other acts, in the form of the latest installment of Stevie G's podcast

"The Electric Picnic takes place this weekend in Stradbally in Ireland. I've been to them since the start and usually end of spinning there too. This year i'm not working there but I was trying to convince a few friends who were not impressed with the line-up that it was still very good so I said i'd throw a few tunes down for them. It ended up as a mix that i did live this morning. It's only a few of the acts that are performing so it's far from definitive, but it's mainly my personal taste and mainly music with a bit of soul to it. It contains everything from obscure mixes to obvious classics and hopefully it will keep you company on the drive up and might even get a few spins back in the campsite late at night! Enjoy
Stevie G (August 31st 2010)"

Hood Pass Intact f. MC Eiht Dam-Funk
Sankofa Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
One Of Those Days feat. Mystro Yes King
Girl I Love You (She is Danger Remix) Massive Attack
All My Friends (Harvey Mix) LCD Soundsystem
Chasing The Broken Hearted Phil RetroSpector
Brothers On The Slide Cymande
Back Home Gil Scott-Heron
Donkey Ride feat. Quantic Mr. Scruff
Wondaland Janelle Monáe
Moving Cathy Davey
Interview (Instrumental) Brian Deady
Interview Brian Deady
Release The Pressure Leftfield
Like Some Dream I Cant Stop Dreaming (Break Mix) Daniel Wang
Be Still (Ft. Janelle Monáe) Big Boi
Over And Over (Intrumental) Hot Chip
Over And Over Hot Chip
Optimo Liquid Liquid
Pacific 0101 (Remix Edit Version) 808 State
Clear Cybotron
Love Is The Drug Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music
This Is Not A Love Song Public Image Limited
Humble Magnificent Edan
Teach The Children Dennis Alcapone
Gimmix! Play Loud John Cooper Clarke
My Voice Is Insured For Half A Million Dollars Dennis Alcapone
Outro-Roady Fat Freddy's Drop

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Cee Lo - Fuck You (official video)

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Edit Of The Week (No.2)

Q tip-give me what ya got-sman remix by DJ S-MAN

This week`s pick is straight off the pages of soundcloud is a very tastefull Mash up of Q-tips, "Breathe And Stop" by Dj S Man aka Simon Simpson of Perth, Australia, Dj S Man drops Tip`s vocal over this classic disco break and its sounds like it was always there, if this is your cup of tea check out Dj S Man`s page for more nice mash`s of Hip Hop artists like Common, ODB, Big Daddy Kane, Doug Lazy, Nas, & Biggie 

Chop Shop guide to The Electric Picnic

Here's some acts that we at the Chop Shop think u should be checking out at this years Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally House next weekend.


FRIDAY

The first act we recommend is one that we think will one of the festivals highlights this year. Janelle Monae is not your typical R&B/Soul artist. Her debut album "The Arch Android" is about as diverse as a David Cronenberg movie and her live show promises to be much the same.




Kormac and his Big Band have become regulars at the Electric Picnic now. The Dublin born turntablilist has come up under the Body Tonic umbrella of talent and has gone on to become a name in his own right, blending his turntable skills with the big band sound to produce a highly energetic show.





SATURDAY

Next up we have Corks very own Brian Deady. The boogey, soul and electro funk artist debut album "Interview" has gone down well with music heads across the country as well as picking up some heavy rotation on some west coast radio stations in the States. A must see for fans of good music.



I'm sure by now everybody has heard of the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Chicago's 9 piece brass band. There performance energy is highly contagious, delivering a live show that has to be seen at least once in your lifetime.



Gil Scott Heron, the poet, author, and spoken word artist has been a part of black music culture since the 1970's and has been associated with militant activism with song such as "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" I for one (if i was going) would not be passing up this chance to see the living legend.



K'naan, the Somalian born rapper/reggae artist has been bubbling around in the music scene for the past few year but recently shot to even more fame when he was tapped by Fifa to supply the theme tune to this years world cup in Africa. If you like your live shows with a bucket load of passion and energy this one is definetily for you,



SUNDAY

To me Mr Scruff is what djing is all about. His live sets take you on a journey with through everything from funk, soul, jazz, reggae and everything else in between. Always a joy to see.




Dam Funk & Master Blaster will be bringing there gospel funk sound to a stage near you on Sunday, you couldn't of picked a better day for it. Everybody has to attend the Church of Dam Funk for an 80's electro, analog, synth oddessy.



And last but not least we have Beardy Man, this London born performer has taken beat boxing to another level, with his use of loop stations and efx modules he re-creates classic tunes with his own twist. Another show not to be missed.



There ya go folks, now we can't make any promises when it come to the weather for the weekend (although it is looking good) but i promise you this, if you see any of the acts on this list you will not be disappointed.

DA MONDAY SAMPLE ( ON A TUESDAY LIKKKEE )

SO FELLOW POOL SUPPORTER & SUFFERER JAY " DA CHOP SHOP " MANG
ASKED ME WOULD I DO A BLOG POST HERE EVERY MONDAY........BASICALLY DROP A TUNE AND THEN FOLLOW WITH TUNES THAT FLIPPED IT AS A SAMPLE / DRUM KIT / BASS SOURCE ETC.

( THESE POST'S ARE NOT GOING TO GET OBSCURE FOR THE SAKE OF IT..WELL NOT YET )

HERE'S PART ONE.

THE EMOTIONS " BLIND ALLEY "

BASICALLY I LOVE THIS TUNE........NEVER EVER EVER BORE'S ME .

IT'S DAMN NEAR PERFECT ( ACTUALLY I'LL STICK WITH PERFECT ) UPLIFTING , SOULFUL AND DAMN FUNKY , IT ALSO HAS THAT EXTRA INGREDIENT OF BEEN ACTUALLY A SAD SONG.

ONE OF MY MANY STARTED NEVER FINISHED MIXTAPE'S WAS GOING TO BE A WHOLE MIX DEDICATED TO THIS BREAK AND UNLIKE MANY HEAVILY USED SAMPLE'S PRETTY MUCH EVERY TUNE THAT HAS BEEN BUILT AROUND "BLIND ALLEY" HAS BEEN A BANGER.....SUN.......

ONE SIDE NOTE.

ON MY MIXX I HAD ABOUT 6 TUNES THAT WHERE FROM OUTSIDE OF THE WORLD OF NEW YORK HIP HOP BUT THE 30 OTHERS JOINTS WHERE ALL FROM THE NEW YORKS BEAT LABS , SO I GUESS YOU COULD SAY THAT "BLIND ALLEY" IS A NEW YORK BREAK ANTHEM.

ENJOY

GOLDY

www.goldy.vwat.net

THE EMOTIONS " BLIND ALLEY "







BUCKWILD FLIPS IT ALL LOVELY



NICKED KIK & SNARE AND THE DUNG DUNG
















OLD SCHOOL STYLLLEEE ...........TOW COPIES ON TWO TURNTABLES.



KNOWING HOW MUCH THIS BLOG LOVE THERE PRIMO............R.I.P. GURU



AND HOW THE FU_K COULD I FORGET THIS. ( STUPID FU_KING SICK......."YEEEEPPPPPP"

BEFORE " COMMON " STINT......THIS KIDD HAD ONE OF THEM "JUMPING TABLES " NIGHT.......THIS IS BATTLING SUN !!! " LIKE LIKE LIKE THIS..."

GOLDY.

www.goldy.vwat.net

Max Tannone - Dub Kweli

The man behind Jaydio Head and Mos Dub is back with Dub Kweli, repeating the style of his Mos Def project Max Tannone has combined the verses from classic Talib Kweli with some classic dub beats.

Dub Kweli by Max Tannone

Kanye West "Monster" feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj

This is the 2nd track off Jay Z and Kanye's forthcoming 5 track EP "Watch The Throne" Is it just me or has Ye got his groove back? And Ms Nicki Minaj shows Hov and Mr West just how its done on the final verse

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Qauzedelic - "Reach Out"

"I want you to free your mind right now." This is one of Quazedelic's first lines on "Reach Out," the second track to be released off his forthcoming solo debut, Stan Sly: AnuthaWorld, and appears to be Quaze's credo both in music and in life. The song effortlessly combines his talents, highlighting his ability to blend singing and rapping along with his signature, funky production style.

The song may be, for many, the first glimpse into an all-Quazedelic track. Where his last single, featuring Snoop Dogg (Quaze was briefly signed to Snoop's Doggystyle Records in 2001 and has been collaborating with the West Coast legend ever since) wasa funk-infused hip-hop song, "Reach Out" is more straightforward in its approach. Clearly taking cues from some of Quaze's funkier idols, including George Clinton and Bootsy Collins (both of whom he has worked with, along with rappers ranging from Redman to Daz Dillinger), the cut features a propulsive bass line and shimmering keys, complimented by ethereal background vocals. "Reach Out" lives up to its name by acting as an extended hand, bringing the listener into Quazedelic's world.

Quazedelic's Stan Sly: Anuthaworld will be available October 5th via Georgia Anne Muldrow's and Declaime's SomeOthasShip Connect.

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Trek Life - "Ready To Live"

Following the official release of his sophomore LP, Everything Changed Nothing, Trek Life serves up an inspiring aftertaste with new single, "Ready to Live." A cathartic expression through rhyme, Trek uses the track, which serves as the album's first song, to pay homage to loved ones lost and the infinite future to be found. "Life is hard man/ No life is easy/ No life is exactly what you make it/ Believe me," professes the young emcee. Providing an unassuming quality to the LP, "Ready to Live" is a standout track that highlights Trek's most genuine emotions and adept word painting abilities.

The beat, produced by D.C. native Oddisee evokes a level of imagery in it's own right. Adorned with a layering of deep synthetic undertones, an acoustic piano, and penetrating drum loops the track creates an introspective soundscape for the emcee's inspired lyrical content. On the motivation behind the song Trek says, "it was inspired by the first day we took my daughter to the beach in L.A. It was one of those moments that I felt like everything was all good and seeing her experience new things made me realize that there's nothing in life that I can ever complain about. I try to focus on the good things and realize that life is what you make it."

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