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Die Antwoord

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Die Antwoord

Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for 'The Answer') is at it again. And once again...they be on a totally new level of creativity.  A Zef level. The group consists of Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek, although Hi-Tek prefers to stay out of the limelight. Yo-Landi has a rave/techno background while Ninja has spent many years perfecting his hip-hop style. Together, they create a badass combustion of energy and sound. Die Antwoord reached stardom by posting their work on the interwebs a few years ago. This was no accident, but a very calculated move.  From their music, photos, videos and shows, their  style is fresh and freeky. Props to them for pushing the envelope, and not giving a flying fuck. Also, they have done a positive thing for South Africa–changing people's view of the country from Aparteid to Zef style. The future of Die Antwoord  is unpredictable and exxxciting.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/04_-_Hey_Sexy_Explicit.mp3

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Union - Analogtronics

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Union - Analogtronics

Union consists of two hip-hop, electro underground producers from Paris. OJ is a Dilla obsessed, drum machine beat junkie - Gold is fascinated by Herbie Hancock, dusty keyboards and modern synths. Their musical differences combined create the perfect juxtaposition of sounds. The album is filled with abstract, melodic beats featuring a handful of guests such as MF DOOM, Talib Kweli, Elzhi, and Guilty Simpson. This album is super refreshing and has been on steady repeat since I got it.

If the album wasn't enough, Fatbeats and Union are kind enough to offer up "Digital Delight" ft. Guilty Simpson HERE has a free digital download and a remix of "Coco Mango" ft. MF DOOM (Damu The Fudgemunk Remix) to stream HERE.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/06_06_Good_Morning_feat._Moka_Only.mp3

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Lapalux - When You’re Gone

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Lapalux - When You’re Gone

I remember Lapalux's first album - many faces out of focus. It kinda split my head back with sounds and textures that I've heard and am consistently hearing, but knew immediately that this young producer had an unmistakable style and approach. His latest effort on the Los Angeles Brainfeeder label entitled "When you're gone" does not disappoint. Amazing and well worth a purchase and share. Learn more on Lapalux from his site.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/04_-_Yellow_90s.mp3

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Liftoff

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Liftoff

Our friends at Fort Knox Recordings released something new for the awaiting days of summer, an Indian Summer that is. Liftoff just dropped Sunday Morning Airplay, an awesome album that sounds like 60s rock, but with moments of trip hop and chill electronica. The entire journey of an album takes you on multiple abstract and peaceful trips. The band is Steven Albert, Steve, Johnna Raskin and Thievery Corporation’s Rob Myers.  Fans of Thievery will really dig this album with its spacey backdrops and ethereal voices. Liftoff is giving away this Beatles’ sounding track, so fade the lights and jam. 

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/02_Summers_Shown.mp3

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S.Maharba - French Maid

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S.Maharba - French Maid

Out of the dungeons of Ispwich, S.Maharbra resurfaces with a gem, French Maid. With the assistance of now home label BTS Records, S.Maharbra graces us with a very limited 12inch to start things off in 2012. He introduces an extended version of his 2008 track “French Maid” and throws in a remix from The Clonious to make things even more interesting. This is merely the first installment from S.Maharbra and BTS Records. In the coming months BTS Records will re-release and re-master S.Maharba’s 2008 self-titled LP. Is 2012 the year of geeking the f%#k out? Yes!!! So don’t sleep and make sure to grab a copy of French Maid before all 300 copies are gone.

BTS is the label.
S.Maharba is the man.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/01_French_Maid_(Extended_Version)_160_1.mp3

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Guerre

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Guerre

I stumbled upon a wonderful album of remixes a few weeks ago and it keeps finding it's way through my speakers. Sounds like a mix of some of the best new artists of this year with it's own illuminated murky twist. Check out all three of his projects here for free.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/06_See_The_Birds_(Albatross_Remix).mp3

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Kendrick Lamar x Nosaj Thing

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Kendrick Lamar x Nosaj Thing

Can Kendrick Lamar do ANY wrong? Every track he's on is fire and Cloud 10 is no exception. An added bonus is that another YYY favorite, Nosaj Thing, produced the track to help promote the new Windows Phone. I'm going to call right here and now for a Kendrick + Nosaj Thing full length...or at least an E.P. because the chemistry is flawless. If you have a few go on over and have a look at the two in the studio working on the track. The Windows Phone tie in is wack but the two artists certainly are not.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/Cloud_10.mp3

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Holy Ghost! - Some Children (ft. Michael McDonald)

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Holy Ghost! - Some Children (ft. Michael McDonald)

First Michael McDonald made a surprise appearance covering Grizzly Bear’s “While You Wait For The Others” and I thought, “ok, that was interesting.” This year he collaborated with NYC’s Holy Ghost! on “Some Children.” The track would have been way less amazing without him I must say. His chesty barritone never sounded less than perfect along with falsetto choir boys and indie electro club beats. Try throwing this on at your next house party and just see if you can’t get your guests moving in their tapered skinny jeans.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/10_Some_Children_ft_Michael_McDonald.mp3

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R?MS?Y & Dutchboy - Vacuum

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R?MS?Y & Dutchboy - Vacuum

R∆MS∆Y Almighty is a new upcoming Rapper from Ontario, Canada. Keep in connection with the boy Almighty on his Tumblr and SoundCloud page.

 

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/VacuumJump.mp3

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Frederic Robinson

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Frederic Robinson

Wait! He's only 19 and has been producing his own music for 6+ years already? Damn! It most definitely shows. The title of the track, 'Moodswings', is a nice bit of foreshadowing  because it so accurately describes the pace and temperament of the song. I love songs that build while surprising you without feeling forced or going over board. I came across this track while listening to the new Brownswood Electric 2 album. Great next step in an already impressive series.

http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/05_Mood_Swings.mp3

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