Return of the “Boom Bap” means just that… It means return of the real hard beats & real rap
Once again it’s ON! What’s good readership, thanks for joining OkiZoo again for another installment of The Boomin’ System. As always we have a fresh lineup of 10 songs to start your week off right. Before we get into it I want say thanks to Dunn-D for holding it down last week, and now w/out any further delay
OkiZoo Presents: The Boomin’ System
1. Kam Moye Feat. Phonte & Ayah – Hello Karma
Oh you can beg and plead, but Karma is always coming back for you. Kam Moye (a.k.a. Supastition) tells a morality tale w/ this track from his recently released Splitting Image LP. Go pick that up if you haven’t already it’s a terrific album. Singer Ayah adds a soothing touch on the hook, and Phonte as always comes correct w/ his verse and comical musings towards the end of the track. Karma is a muthafucka, lol
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2. Marv Won Feat. Bilal – Need To Know
There must be something in Detroit’s water system, because the music scene there is phenomenal. From Motown to Dilla, the D holds it down. Marv Won doesn’t disappoint w/ his gritty flow & word play, and Bilal adds his trademark vocal stylings making this song infectious. I won’t hold it against you if you want to put this one on repeat. Be sure to check out the brand new Marv Won album presented by DJ House Shoes, it’s called “Way of The Won†and has got a couple of killer tracks on it.
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3. Strong Arm Steady Feat. Phonte – Best of Times (Prod. by Madlib)
We all pray for the best of times, and this track delivers that sentiment perfectly. With Madlib on the beat this is an instant classic, but Strong Arm Steady holds it down lyrically. I must say that Phonte steals the show though. If I didn’t know any better I’d think this was a Phonte track. He delivers his trademark soulful sangin’ like only he can w/ the hook, and the witty realness in his verse tells me that the Phonte solo Hip Hop album we’ve all been waiting patiently for will be worth the wait.
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4. TiRon – Still Never Happy (Prod. by Madlib)
I first noticed TiRon on the feature to “Paper” by Pac Div. This Cali emcee has come a long way, you can see the potential he has as he rips up this Madlib produced track from his latest mixtape, Ketchup. Be on the lookout for TiRon’s next project Handshakes and Pounds 2 coming soon.
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5. The Roots – Baatin
This tribute to Baatin of Slum Village comes from The Roots latest release, “Sandwiches” from the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Show. Sandwiches are those jams you hear the band playing going into and coming out of commercial breaks. Since the show’s conception this past March up until today, The Roots crew have written 1,000 (that’s not a typo) of these fillers. ?uestlove the groups front man selected 22 to give away as a free download. So enjoy: The Roots – “Sandwiches”
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6. DumHi Feat. Reef The Lost Cauze – Paramount
South Philadelphia Producer Haj started making beats under the name DumHi in 2004, and trust me he still is, lol. I’ve known the homie Haj for quite some time and I must say he’s grown to become one of my favorite producers. He shines again on this track featuring Philly’s finest Reef The Lost Cauze, which is featured on FWMJ’s Back in the Game 2 Mixtape. Check out DumHi’s latest release Indian Summer at their website http://dumhi.com/
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7. Mos Def – 24 Hr Karate School
It’s good to see Mos Def back on the grind and focusing on music. It’s been quite a year for Black Dante, who picked up a Grammy nod for his album The Ecstatic. Mos collaborates w/ Ski Beatz this time around to make “24 Hour Karate School“, another gem coming out of the DD172 studios. The Mighty Mos is his usual charismatic self on this track, he definitely sticks to the theme adding sound effects and a zen like flow to a stellar track.
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8. AB – Kiss Yah (Prod. by Black Milk)
Finally some new soul music! Remember the Neo-Soul movement being huge in early 2000, what happened? Nowadays we sadly have to settle with an occasional album. Luckily I stumbled upon AB’s new record entitled “Student of My Dream†which is a breath of fresh air. On this song he really reminds me of D’Angelo, he shares that same mumble magic. AB’s new album, which is a FREE download contains production from Black Milk, 14KT, SlimKat78, and more. As well as appearances by Slum Village and Black Milk. Get this FREE download HERE!
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9. Flying Lotus – Tea Leaf Dancers (HayZee Remix)
Some of you may be familiar w/ the OG version of this song, however Red Bull’s 2009 Beat Battle Champion from Amsterdam took it upon himself to remix it. I must say he did an incredible job w/ adding the synths to this track. If you want to hear more from one of the Netherlands great talents, go ahead and download HayZee’s FREE Beat Tape HERE
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10. Dam Funk – Love Is Here 2nite (I Can Feel It)
From the album Toeachizown Vol. 3: Life, comes another groovy track from L.A.’s “Ambassador of Boogie Funk”. I featured Dam Funk a few weeks back in the third installation of the Let Me Put You On! posts. This man definitely lives up to his name as he produces another 70’s influenced, mellow yet funky vibe in this song. If you sleeping on Dam Funk, wake the funk up!
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I must say this is one of my favorite sets and we’re only at Vol. 5 just wait and see what we’ve got in store for you next week. Also be on the lookout for the Arcade Archives from DJ Tek Steez coming your way this Friday.
New segment! OkiZoo is not just hip hop. I want to be clear on that. You will start to see us spread our wigs and all the other pieces of the puzzle coming together real soon, so don’t be surprised. Our way of thinking is that all these elements belong together. With that being said, every Friday we will bring you the Arcade Archives. 10 songs  selected from the world of Electronica/Hard House from our very Tek Steez aka Camel Toe Jones. If you didn’t know, in addition to getting Photoshop to do his bidding, and being a card carrying MILF hunter, he’s also an incredible DJ with a one of a kind funky ear. So he decided to dip into his electronic/soul library to give you the songs that are the soundtrack for partying on the weekend. Hopefully these are the type of songs you hear when you go to a party/club. If not, LEAVE AND FIND COOLER PLACE TO BE. Welcome to the Arcade!
NIXONS
Dunn-D
LETS GET THE WEEKEND STARTED!!!
Boy 8 Bit – The Cricket Scores
When talking about electronic composers, Boy 8 Bit should be somewhere on the top of your list.  Using an Amiga to pump out 8 bit bounce, this dude crafts track after track with the agenda of  touching all end of the musical spectrum.Peep the cricket….. diffidently not the normal Trance music you may be use to turning off.
Atmosphrique – Metro Area
Coming Straight out of BROOKLYN, New York  Metro Area is easily one of you Mom’s new Favorite groups. Formed by producers Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani, these two push R&B, disco and boogie to new definitions. This Shit is Smooth….and that is all that needs to be said.
Lo-Fi-Fnk – Change Channel (Kaos remix)
I really am a fiend for those addicting baselines. Kaos on the remix of a Lo-Fi-Fnk track…..golden. You really have to enjoy this track as a whole as the direction of the track often changes right when you want it to. The drummy feal in the breakdowns, mixed in with some amazing horns are really what tie the whole track together. Is your T.V. stuck on MTV……wake the fuck up….Change the Channel.
My video game sessions must always have a sound track. Crystal Castles has taken that to a whole new level…..the level up.  Named after She-Ra’s crib,Ethan Kath and Alice Glass have found the perfect mix of 8 bit and glam vocals.
Yum Yum: Al Green (rmx) Â - Â Gotta Find a New World
You really can’t fuck up a  Al Green remix. DON’T get me wrong….2009 has definitely birthed some bullshit remixes by some bull shitty remixers , but this my friend is not one of them. Press play and enjoy.
Collin Hobbs – Coming Up (Riva Starr rmx)
Riva Starr is one of my favorite up and coming artist, with styles ranging from Disco craziness to tech house and Fidget. Look out for the BBC 1 Essential Radio mix on Jan 30th 2010. Let it bump.
R̦yksopp РEple
This track Eple is a electronic classic. If you don’t have this one by now you might be behind dude.  Consider this a blessing from Norway’s Röyksopp
Patrick Rassmusen – Hymn (Jahcoozi rmx)
“WE GOT MORE DRUGS IN THE BACK” Gridcore at it purest form. Jahcoozi remixes always come hard with plenty of glitch and baselines, this one is no different. New Ep out now called NAMEDROPPER .
Sissy – So Long (Kahuun rmx)
The kind of track that when listened to while driving inspires you go faster. Very entrancing vocals with a roller coaster of Jazzy melodies. Get ready to rewind son.
What’s good Readership, I mentioned in last weeks The Boomin’ System to be on the lookout for City of God’s Son… well here it is.
“City of God’s Son†is an experimental hip-hop opera starring Nas, Jay Z, Ghostface, Biggie Smalls, Raekwon, Samuel Jackson, Delroy Lindo, and Laurence Fishburne. It is a crime drama/coming of age tale of three fictitious characters growing up in a crime ridden city in a jungle. This project explores the icon of the gangster in modern media, and weaves musical history and gangster film history into an operatic music based story of brotherhood and survival. An homage to 90’s New York hip-hop, “City of God’s Son†is the redefinition of the remix. Featuring legendary soul singer Joe Bataan.
“City of God’s Son” Trailer
I recommend that you listen to this beat cinematic at night, and turn the volume up. This project was created in an attempt to give the blind an opportunity at a movie experience. It definitely gives you that feel, the dialogue from Joe Baatan as well as the music tells a story that must be heard. Check below for some discussion on the movie by a few blind musicians & the download for this beat cinematic from Kenzo Digital…
Cinema for The Blind
Download Link for “City of God’s Son”
Enjoy the experience, and feel free to leave a comment to share your thoughts on what you hear.
What’s good readership, this is your man EL3G back on the scene crispy and clean. I was having some problems w/ my internet connection but I’m back, and here to put you mofo’s ON!
Before we get into it though, I want to give you all the 411 on what’s going on w/ OkiZoo’s main man in Australia. Ta-Ku is steady on the grind as usual, if you didn’t already know he dropped a FREE beat tape a few weeks ago w/ OkiZoo’s own Theron Noble aka DJ Jam-On entitled the “WE-RAQ Beatape”. Now, under his label Paper Chain, Ta-ku has released his long awaited debut album Different Spaces.
Ta-Ku’s Different Spaces features OkiZoo’s own Dunn-D & Precise, as well as appearances from Jamal Steele, Nobody, Arablak, Mei, Raymond, & more.
This album has been a work in progress since 2006. Ta-Ku took to Myspace to connect with singers, mc’s, and dj’s from around the world. Reaching out as far as Brooklyn (U.S), Philadelphia (U.S), L.A. (U.S), Atlanta (U.S), Toronto (Canada), Osaka (Jpn), Tokyo (Jpn), Gold Coast (Aus), Perth (Aus), Auckland (Nzl) and Germany this collaborative effort was all done through the internet. Every track tells a story. Each artist spills their words over the track telling the listener a little something about themselves, where they’re from, what they feel, and what they are about. Even though each artist has a different background and are from ‘Different Spaces’ they all come together on this project with one thing in common… SOUL MUSIC.
Be sure to get your own copy of Ta-Ku’s “Different Spaces” It is available on Amazon & Itunes, you just have to click the link.
Now let’s shine the spotlight on the two featured artists for this week.
I’ve known this emcee for several months. I first discovered him on twitter while I was searching for artists to interview for my show on www.gtownradio.com He’s a true emcee who hails from East New York, and is day by day making a name for himself as Hip Hop’s newest shining star. Hailing from the borough that has birthed some of the best rappers to put pen to paper and lyrics to mic, this emcee holds his own with ease. Citing Canibus, Jay-Z , and Nas as his influences, his lyrical style mirrors their greatness while allowing the essence of who he is to shine. I present to you…
This next artist is truly something special. He is currently a radio DJ on 89.9 KCRW in Venice, California. Breaking new sounds of soul, beats, jazz, & more. I first discovered this producer while checking out the website of Philadelphia label Record Breakin. In listening to his record I was really in awe of what I heard. What makes him so unique is his ability to skip outside of circles and adapt to sounds and styles. He is an artist, music consultant, grass roots pundit, DJ, and a musician. I present to you…
Also check out a preview of Anthony Valadez’s latest album “Audio / Visual”
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Alright ya’ll that’s it for today. Stay tuned to the blog as we’re adding new content & if you dig what OkiZoo is bringing you week in & week out please… spread the word about the blog.
IJUSWANNACHILL…and keep my hands around a $100 bill…
What good readership? Ya homie Dunn-D checking in and taking over for EL3G this week on the Boomin’ System. We are coming to the end of 2009 and getting ready to turn the blog on full blast very soon. Keep rocking with us. Now, without further ado and with the new flossy art work courtesy of OkiZoo’s Tek Steez, WE PRESENT…
A-Trak ft. Lupe Fiasco – Me and my Sneakers
Originally a Lupe contribution for A-Trak’s “Running Man” project for Nike which was exclusive to iTunes, this song was not cleared by Lupe’s record label and thus was tossed  into the shelved project pile. Kid CuDi eventually replaced Lupe on the project, but we’re glad somebody decided to release it, because we prefer this version. (Sorry CuDi)
Hudson Mohawke – Fuse
When I listen to Hudson Mohawke, I can’t even classify what type of music he makes. I just know it bumps! Â UK Stand up!
Invincible – Shapeshifters
Invincible isn’t just a dope female emcee, shes dope PERIOD. Here to let you know that music isn’t a mirror to reflect reality, it’s a HAMMER we use to shape it. We’re the Shapeshifters.
Pac Div – No No
The Cali trio of  Mibbs, Like and  BeYoung  are here to let you know what NOT to do. You should NOT sleep on them. Cali Wild.
eLZhi – Deep
It is my humble opinion that eLZhi is one of, if not the best emcee doing it today. The verbal dexterity, cadence, flow, the patterns, plus the sheer knowledge. Well maybe I’m getting to deep, but so is he over this Black Milk production from his “Leftovers” UNmixtape. So click the button and find out just how deep.
Mickey Factz – Flying Balloons
From Cookin Soul & Nah Right’s 1:00 A.M. And  Risingmixtape/album. Mickey Factz take us straight  to the top over some  plush instrumentation. We like this version of  Mickey much better than the Heaven’s Fallout version. Hoping for big things from the Bronx native.
Oddisee ft. Phonte – All Because She’s Gone
A track created by Oddisse and a host of others during his stay in Melbourne, Australia for Red Bull Academy in 2006. The Jam Session went from Oddisee building the base of the beat and then contributions from fellow Red Bull Attendees. A nice hook  and verse from Phonte of Little Brother, this is an instant classic.
The KnuX – Fire
The New Orleans hip hop duo of Rah Almillio and Krispy Kream, better know at The KnuX, definitely have there own unique sound. This one right here has that golden era, 90’s boom bop going on. Fire indeed!
Colin Munroe – The Fever Remix (J Dilla dedication)
Ontario, Canada’s Colin Munroe made one of my favorite mixtapes last year with “The Unsung Hero“. This song is a remix/detication to the late J Dilla over one of the greatest beats that he ever created (IMO). The Fever.
Sade - Solider of Love
What more can be said about the silky and mysterious voice of Sade. Sade’s last album was in 2000. 10 years later she has decided to bring us her “Solider of Love” album, which drops Feb. 8 2010. Here is the 1st single which also goes by the same name. She’s no solider anymore, shes a General that we would follow into any battle anywhere with music like this.
EL3G will be back at the helm next week. Till then…
Your blind baby, Your blind from the fact that you’re watching that garbage… TUNE IN TO THE REAL
What’s good readership. Yo it was yet another wild weekend for you man EL3G. I’m talking about top shelf Vodka, Patron, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Indo Purps, Purple Kush, & more women than the eye could see. We got it in, went to Delaware to kick it w/ my homey for his birthday. Birthday shout outs to my little brother also.
So now that the weekend is over, and it’s Monday again… you probably reading this while you at your desk at work, bored. Or you’re probably in school reading this on your phone, bored…
WELL GET UP!!! (c) K-OS …Let’s start this week off right with…
The Boomin’ System
1. Jesse Boykins III ft Keelay & The Park – Itis Remix
You know after you’ve had a good meal, you start to feel a little sleepy? You start to feel as though your body won’t move, and that all is right w/ the world in that moment when you sleep. Well we call that “The Itis”… Jesse Boykins III took that term and applied it to a woman in this song for his album: The Beauty Created. (fellas buy this record for your girl, trust me) Keelay & The Park; musicians from The Bay Area, took it upon themselves to do a remix to this song and I must say… Job well done.
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2. Statik Selektah ft. Bahamadia – Do What I Believe
Fuck everyone trying to tell you how to live YOUR life. Do what YOU believe, and let the world catch on. This is why Bahamadia is the iLLest, and she from the iLLest city; Philadelphia. Play this when you feel like you got the world against you, and you need some motivation to stand up on your own two feet and make things happen. Statik Selektah’s “The Pre-Game EP” will be in stores soon, and this is the first single.
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3. Rob Viktum ft Donwill & Elucid – Barakaran
As soon as the beat comes on… You already know this a front to end head nod song. Big ups to the homey Donwill of Tanya Morgan. He really been putting in work, and it shows w/ this record. This track is featured on Rob Viktum featuring Donwill & Friends record entitled ‘Aight, New Drink’ it was a free download a few months ago, but I already know it went over everyone’s head. Leave a comment if you want the whole album…
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4. Flying Lotus – Litermeter
I think I’m going to have to see the doctor, my neck feels like it is broken (c) Flying Lotus… lol If you got a copy of July Heat, you already know what it is. If you didn’t, don’t worry about it you will UNDERSTAND once you press play on this amazing instrumental from Flying Lotus.
If you don’t know who Flying Lotus is… o_0 well then damn, you need to smack yourself and then go to www.google.com and search his name, LOL
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5. BK-One ft Black Thought – Philly Boy
Brazilian rhythms & Black Thought of The Legendary Roots Crew, could you ask for more than that?
I don’t think so… sit back and enjoy yo’self!!! This is from BK-One’s critically acclaimed new album ‘Radio do Canibal’, this is one of my favorite tracks from that album but it’s the entire record is a work of art. Brilliant themes, fantastic music, and just feel good dance rhythm you need this in your life.
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6. Kenzo Digital ft Raekwon, Nas, & Ghostface – Verbal Intercourse Pt. II
Kenzo Digital is the maker of the audio masterpiece known as “City of God’s Son” (check later in the week for more info on this audio movie from Kenzo Digital) Close your eyes and picture the imagery in each emcee’s words.
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7. Strange Fruit Project – Crash
Same hook, same song… Need to change the station.
that’s the perfect line that describes major radio nowadays, thank you for tuning in to the real over here at OkiZoo. This song is on Strange Fruit’s lateset EP entitled M.A.S.K. (making art sound kool) and it’s out right now. You can download the EP right here –> Strange Fruit Project – M.A.S.K.
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8. Kidz In The Hall ft Marsha Ambrosius – All Night (Make Up Sex)
Ooh baby baby, ooh you drive me crazy. I don’t want to fight, I want to love you all night long…
If you would have said that in the first place we wouldn’t be fighting, lol. I swear sometimes when you in a relationship you argue over dumb shit just so you can have that earth shattering make up sex. This new track from Kidz In The Hall & Marsha from Floetry gets right to the point, and I like it like that.
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9. Goapele – Milk & Honey
I promised my woman I’d put Goapele on The Boomin’ System, she loves this song. I think that’s enough of an explanation/description of what you all are in for. My girl likes it :0p lol, you will too. Play this when you on the couch cuddled up w/ your significant other. The beat bangs, and Goapele’s angelic vocal chords do too. Just lay back, relax and let her blow your mind…
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10. Mayer Hawthorne & Now On – Active Balanced (Terry Cole Remix)
Staying focused, no doubt I’ll be Balanced. All over tracks it’s a balancing act…
Dope verses from each emcee, smooth vocals to ease your mind after a rough day from Mayer Hawthorne, and an iLL instrumental from Terry Cole for Othello & DJ Vajra’s latest record. Great song, great playlist, hope you enjoyed this as much as we did over here at OkiZoo. See ya’ll next week for Vol. 4 of The Boomin’ System.
In the middle of 2007 was the first time I had ever heard the sounds of Perth, Australia’s Reggie “Ta-ku” Mathews production. The first thing I though was, WOW this dude really digs. I heard so many plush vintage sounds through his work. The drums were hard, the chops were brilliant, the bass was booming. I immediately knew he had what it took to go very far with his music. In a hip hop industry that is very fickle nowadays, he also proved to be a genuine person. OkiZoo has since then collaborated on various projects such as his Different Spaces LP which you will be hearing on blog.okizoo.com in the near future. Ta-ku has attended the prestigious and exclusive Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona, Spain in 2008 and taken home the crown in The Speak Easy Beat Down Battle in Perth for 2 years in a row. Perhaps the culmination of how fond we were for Ta-ku and his skills came from the admiration of OkiZoo’s own Theron Noble aka DJ Jam On. Theron has a very deep catalog of old soul records that he transfers from vinyl to his computer. While enlisted in the US Marine Corps (Semper Fi till we die) stationed in Iraq, Theron began sending samples to Ta-Ku and one by one Ta-Ku would weave his magic until it was a new creation. Thus THE WERAQ BEATAPE was born. A collaboration between Ta-ku’s recording home Paper Chain Records, OkiZoo, and distributed locally in Perth Australia by Highs and Lows boutique, this instrumental beat odyssey takes a “J Dilla – Donuts”  type direction where the soul of the sample is left intact and the drums are used as a vehicle to power the new chops. This collection of instrumentals are soulful from front to back. So download it here and get ready to enjoy this 48 minutes of Ta-ku beats!!!
