Record Breakin'

Cause | Nothing But Nets

2007-11-28T11:03:00.000-05:00

DJ Junior & Recordbreakin.com supports:

The people of the United Methodist Church in collaboration with the NBA and Sports Illustrated magazine are participating in the Nothing But Nets campaign to help stop a deadly disease – malaria. In sub-Saharan Africa, a child dies every 30 seconds from this preventable disease. This is a statistic that the world must pay attention to according to Bishop Joao Somane Machado, leader of the United Methodist Church in Mozambique.

“This is not an African issue,” said Machado.

“It’s not only for poor countries.
It’s global.”

Just $10 buys a bed net, distributes it to a family and provides education on how to use it. Just one bed net can keep an entire family safe from malaria transmission for up to four years!

Consider this:

* Every 30 seconds, a child dies in sub-Saharan Africa because of malaria.

* Nine out of 10 deaths caused by maleria occur in Africa.

* YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!

We can beat this awful disease and save future generations. So give a child the opportunity to live a life of health and happiness.

Communicate the need. Buy a bed net. And save a life.

For more info. please check out www.nothingbutnets.net

Music | Stacy Epps

2007-11-23T21:00:00.000-05:00

Stacy Epps is back with a melodic single.

"This is from my upcoming Album & it was produced by APEX out of DC... I am sharing it with you all, because you have been there for me & shown me support & love from the beginning... Feel free to share, share & share alike as much as possible... Please help me spread the word... We want to get this played on the radio, and you all can help by requesting it on your local radio stations... Let them hear the name and the song... We can break down the system as it stands, because in the end its what the people want RIGHT?!!" - Stacy Epps

Please Download & Share my New Single ‘Floatin’

http://www.4shared.com/file/28409296/fd8c0ce1/Floatin.html

Cause | Renew Orleans

2007-11-23T20:41:00.000-05:00

When Ropeadope launched Renew Orleans two ( yes, TWO ) years ago they never thought they'd still be needed, but the sad truth is that our brothers and sisters in NOLA need us more than ever. So, they're giving the Renew Orleans line a makeover and relaunching to help them out. The Renew Orleans clothing line has donated over $ 80,000.00 to New Orleans musicians so far. This time, we will broaden our support to groups that are working in a few different areas of support - Music, Housing, Legal assistance, and environment. They've hooked up with the groups below for the launch, and we're counting on you to help us kick start this effort by showing your support and spreading the word. They've got some interesting sites set up at Ropeadope and Imeem - please join and invite your friends. The best part is that you can add your comments, pictures, music, photos, and video to the sites to share all things New Orleans with the world. So, before you spend your holiday budget, take some time to reach out to those in need.

Beneficiaries of Renew Orleans Donations

Music - Tipitina's Foundation
Housing - Common Ground
Environment - Replant New Orleans

Click here and pick up a shirt, hat, bag or sweatshirt from Ropeadope and 25% of your donation will go directly to folks that need it most. and keep fighting the good fight.

Music | Muhsinah - day.break

2007-11-15T18:55:00.000-05:00

Gripping vocals, inspired wordplay and thoughtful composition are just 3 of the elements that remain constant throughout day.break - The official debut release from 24 year old phenom, Muhsinah. Entirely self-produced, day.break is in a sense a heartfelt homage to this young women's inspirations and in another, a whimsical and revealing voyage down the road less traveled. Often times snatching inspiration out of the air, this classically trained pianist employs a limitless assortment of sonic elements to complete her hip hop inspired, soul experiments.

(Available Online Exclusively 11/13, Version 2.0 CD Available 12/13) With songs like "Discovery", "Gogh" and "Only and Always" Muhsinah's knack for evoking the head-nod seems almost intrinsic; all the while, delivering uniquely dynamic and stirring vocals. Her overall choice of words and expressions leave her hovering somewhere between "self-indulgent flower-child" and "post-modern idealist". It isn't enough that she sings her heart out in both "Outsource" and "NetKnot", but her words have meaning, harking lines like "what's given is what's asked for". Whether conventional or unconventional in inception, Muhsinah's music always seems to fall perfectly to the tastier side of experimental. Unabashedly honest in so many ways, Muhsinah's makes it clear that although the road less travel looks a bit un-kept and may present some dangers, it is assuredly the most fun path to tread. With a name that translates to "doer of good deeds" it's no wonder Muhsinah is offering to be our guide. Rock Slinger Incorporated

Music | Badd Santa + Stones Throw

2007-11-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

Badd Santa Stones Throw X-Mas CD
AVAILABLE NOW EXCLUSIVELY AT THESE LOCATIONS:
USA - Urban Outfitters & online at Urbanoutfitters.com
EUROPE - Carhartt Flagship Stores
JAPAN - Beams Records + Beams T
CANADA - Goodfoot (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary)
Complete store information and online purchase links at:
+ BUY ONLINE AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM
+ http://www.stonesthrow.com/baddsanta

CAN'T FORGET THE VIDEO
+ http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/stonesthrow
+ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTLaoJSV-bw

Badd Santa Contest
Win yourself an ipod Touch and some Urban Outfitters dough

STONES THROW CATALOG LOADED ON ONE OF THOSE FANCY GADGET THINGS
Details: Mail a copy of your Badd Santa CD Receipt and you will
automatically be entered to win an iPod Touch engraved with Stones Throw and
fully loaded with the Stones Throw Catalog + $500 Gift Certificate from
Urban Outfitters. Contest ends Monday Dec 24th (5pm EST). Please include
your full name, email address, mailing address, & phone number. 1 grand
prize winner will be randomly selected.
+ http://www.stonesthrow.com/baddsanta/contest.html

2 TALL PRESENTS DUDLEY PERKINS & GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW "BEAUTIFUL MINDZ"

2007-05-26T22:09:00.000-05:00

Recognized for releasing the Pro X Fade advanced cross fader technology (http://www.eclecticbreaks.com/proxfade) and promoting one of the largest club nights in the UK, the Eclectic Breaks label strikes once again forming an alliance with the independent hiphop distribution powerhouse, boutique label, & digital retailer; Amalgam Entertainment to unleash a new LP entirely produced by DJ 2tall featuring Dudley Perkins (aka Declaime) and Georgia Anne Muldrow on vocal duties. This is a unique UK/USA collaboration project that combines intelligent lyrics, free thinking, poetic verse and skilled studio productions, to result in an incredibly fresh, poignant and positive album.

The album's title 'Beautiful Mindz' is a message to the listeners that we are capable of much more than we think, and the project itself reflects that it's not difficult to put together a unique album of music with people from other parts of the planet. From their initial acquaintance to the albums completion, the whole experience was natural and organic as all great partnerships are.

Dudley Perkins is best known for his releases on US label Stones Throw Records, where he lends his unique voice to many of Madlib's productions. Highlights from his releases include the single 'Flowers' and album 'Expressions (2012 A.U.)', plus the album 'Illmindmuzik' as Declaime on Good Vibe Recordings. Georgia Anne Muldrow is also associated with Stones Throw, and is their only female signing. Noticed early on by fellow LA hip hop trendsetters Sa Ra, as well as Detroit's Platinum Pied Pipers, the buzz created saw her sound reach the airwaves of Worldwide with Gilles Peterson on the BBC, and to Peanut Butter Wolf, who signed her to a two-album deal on Stones Throw, where she recently released 'Olesi: Fragments Of An Earth'. Originally known for his accolades in the DJ championship world, where he took home the title of UK DMC Team Champions in 2003 with his crew the Trusicians, 2tall has been making a name for himself as a producer over the past few years. 'Beautiful Mindz' is the first ever project from these three combined talents.

Beautiful Mindz is Available Worldwide June 12th 2007 (Eclectic Breaks/Amalgam)

TRACKLISTING:
01. Introduction
02. ATall
03. Time
04. Mic Check
05. A Beautiful Mind
06. Coils
07. Interlude
08. Newniss
09. The Fonk Will Set You Free
10. Fonkwitme
11. Holy Skit
12. Poet Past The Weak
13. Ain't That Strange
14. Wakin Up
15. Messagez
16. U R
17. Outro

2 tall / Dudley & Georgia are available for booking, interviews, & general press inquiries

www.AmalgamDigital.com | www.EclecticBreaks.com | www.dj2tall.com

Promo video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKFsMtQKiKY

"Beautiful Mindz" Promo Sampler Mega Mix (mixed by Dj 2-Tall) MP3:
http://www.dj2tall.com/BM/2tall_beautifulmindz_promomix.mp3

Press | Dj Junior

2007-04-02T21:59:00.000-05:00

Check out the latest issue of Unsigned (The Magazize) for the cover article on Dj Junior.

Sounds | The Other Side - Los Angeles - Madlib

2007-03-28T12:11:00.000-05:00

"This new CD/DVD series from Time Out (of magazine and guidebook fame) takes artists/musicians/creatives from metro areas around the globe and has them act as tour guides for the "other side" of their city - the cool/interesting/weird establishments they frequent in their actual lives." - Fader

"Pop this in your suitcase along with your translation book and currency converter and you'll be good to go." - Tokion

"These are insights so intimate that residents of the cities profiled might actually get defensive over the exposure of their hitherto secret spots." - Nylon

On April 10th, Time Out and Deaf Dumb & Blind Recordings release Madlib - The Other Side Los Angeles. The fifth installment in the Other Side series features critically acclaimed rapper/producer Madlib's personal audio tour of the City of Angels. Highlights of this genre-bending mix include the eclectic/outrageous jazz consciousness originator - Sun Ra Arkestra, 60's psychedelic blues quintet Outlaw Blues Band, legendary reggae drummer (Burning Spear) Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, Jamaican record label head/DJ Producer Prince Jazzbo, and Madlib's own tunes- as Beat Konducta (solo) & with collaborator Jaydee (Jaylib).

On The Other Side Los Angeles DVD, Stone's Throw label supremo Peanut Butter Wolf is your personal guide to LA's sights, sites and sounds. The DVD also features an in-depth interview with Peanut Butter Wolf on 10 years of Stone's Throw as well as videos from several Stone's Throw artists.

From the unlikely beach town of Oxnard, 40 miles north of Los Angeles, the multi-dimensional Madlib quickly rose to prominence as one of the most interesting figures in late-'90s hip-hop. With his childhood buddies in the Lootpack, Madlib quickly made a name for himself as a rapper, producer, and DJ. In particular, his expansive style and deft touch for composition made him one of hip-hop's most sought-after producers. An enthusiastic crate digger, with a deep reverence for jazz and soul, Madlib branched out into a number of ambitious, engaging solo projects.

With the Other Side, a new generation of immersive travel guide is upon us. Deaf Dumb & Blind Communications, a new progressive and multi-faceted entertainment company, teams up with internationally recognized travel guidebook and weekly magazine publisher Time Out to produce a series called The Other Side - an CD/DVD experience that submerses its listeners/viewers entirely below the city's surface.

Each volume of The Other Side boasts two key elements: a mixed CD compiled by a native audio pioneer and a DVD guide that acts as a visual handbook for both the seasoned traveler and armchair adventurer alike. While some travel guides aim to be comprehensive, The Other Side isn't concerned. It simply wants its user to enjoy and discover the very best and coolest in sight and sounds. It whispers in the user's ear advice on where to go and what to see - and it does it with unprecedented style and flair.

That's why Time Out is a perfect match for Deaf Dumb & Blind's concept. According to Peter Fiennes, Editorial/Managing Director of Time Out Guides, "We're extremely happy to be working with The Other Side and Deaf Dumb & Blind on this exciting new concept. We've always been keen to expand into music, CDs and travel on DVD, but The Other Side gives us the chance to do it all at the same time. The Other Side has lined up some great artists and we're convinced this will be a very successful and ground-breaking project."

TRACKLISTING:
1) The Lightmen Plus One - Energy Control Center
2) Cybertron - Clear
3) Dabrye feat. Jay Dee and Phat Kat - Game Over
4) Steve Grossman - Inmate Man
5) Prince Jazzbo - Blood Dunza
6) Sun Ra Arkestra - Nuclear War
7) Quasimoto - Greenery
8) Outlaw Blues Band - Deep Gully
9) Madlib - Infinity
10) Leroy â€˜Horsemouth' Wallace - Herb Vendor
11) Rhythm Machine - Freakish Love
12) Mark Murphy - Sly
13) Harris & Orr - Spread Love
14) MED feat. Poke - What It Do
15) Beat Konducta - Smog Theme
16) Jaylib - Survival Test
17) Freestyle Fellowship - Park Bench People

view and embed video clips:

http://elemental.imeem.com/video/v-OKAhQf/the_other_side_los_angeles_food/

http://elemental.imeem.com/video/8bnmRLYo/the_other_side_los_angeles_accomodation/

http://elemental.imeem.com/video/MK2mXmcy/the_other_side_los_angeles_nightlife/

People | Jay Scarlett Guest Mix

2007-03-01T11:35:00.000-05:00

When it comes to future grooves. We really like what Jay Scarlett is doing over in Europe. The man is insane! Check him out as he drops some future gems on Eavesdrop Radio with a special guest mix.

Dj Jay Scarlett has been collecting music since the age of 15. Mainly started collecting classic hip hop from Run DMC to Nucleus then went on to soul. His soul interest developed into more of a broad spectrum of music from the early 90´s branch out into house and Detroit music such as Mr. Fingers, Kevin Saunderson, Ten City then into more soulful house which lead back around to soul and hip hop.

Jay got involved in pirate & internet radio Pure DM back in 95 and went on to have a residencys at the Bass Clef (Blue Note), Rock Café & WKD in Camden, UK and develop musical ties with most of the UK music scene thru the jam sessions (one dj and band concept) that was one of the first sessions to incorporate this kind of interaction.

Jay's first recordings was in 2000 for Sneaker Size Isn´t Everything, also went on to
work on remixes for Maxi Jazz and songs for the first UK Global Hip Hop Collaboration.

Developing ties with Spacek in early 90´s Jay became tour manager/dj for the group Spacek in several countries around the world.

Presently residing in Munich Jay has several residency’s plus an FM radio
Show Bassboulevard also stretching into the Samurai FM show Ampsoul Generation.

Recently Jay just released Beat Dimensions Vol 1 Compilation plus Reebok Lifestyles compilation. Check for more info. about Jay @ http://www.myspace.com/bassboulevard

Life | Feed Your Roots

2007-03-01T11:24:00.000-05:00

Global Inheritance and the ROOTS present FEED YOUR ROOTS, a campaign to educate and integrate composting in schools across the United States. Every school will have the opportunity to win their own ROOTS compost bin that’s autographed by the band and originally designed by Ryan Riss, Erik Otto , Jeremiah Garcia, Carlos Batts or Erik Siador.

Schools will be judged on their creativity in designing the school composting program and developing a compost poster to generate awareness among students. Winning schools will be announced on May 22, 2007.

The FEED YOUR ROOTS campaign launched on February 10, 2007 at the ROOTS JAM 4th ANNUAL SESSION in Los Angeles, CA. All ROOTS compost bins were exhibited in a special green room inside the venue. A number of artists and celebrities signed a special ROOTS compost bin that will auctioned off to raise funds for the FEED YOUR ROOTS campaign. People signing this bin included Dave Chappelle, Jill Scott, Common, Will.i.am, Matisyahu, Fall Out Boy, Isaiah Washington, India Arie, Talib Kweli and many more. More info. @ http://www.fashionpeace.com/feedyourroots/

Sounds | Rabbit Factory Unleashes Soul of Neal Hemphill

2007-03-01T10:33:00.000-05:00

Earlier this month, Chicago label Rabbit Factory released Birmingham Sound: The Soul of Neal Hemphill Vol. 1.
(It's available on eMusic now.) It's a compilation of soul from Birmingham, Alabama in the 60s and 70s named for plumber-turned-studio owner Neal Hemphill. Hemphill was responsible for a great deal of the music produced in the city during that time, and the 23-track compilation includes tracks by Frederick Knight (who wrote "Ring My Bell", a hit for Anita Ward), the Blue Notes, and Ralph "Soul" Jackson.

Rabbit Factory will also use the two Jackson tracks on a 45 release in conjunction with the compilation, with "Set Me Free" on the A-side and "Take Me Back" on the B. The label has offered both tracks for download at the links below. "Set Me Free" is an uptempo plea backed by a female chorus, while "Take Me Back" is a little more wistful.

Tracklist:

01 Little Lois Barber: "Specify"
02 David Sea: "Believe in Me"
03 The Blue Notes: "Even If You Got Love"
04 Frederick Knight: "Here After I'm Hereafter"
05 Cold Grits: "Funky Soul"
06 Eddie Steele: "Groove Me Mamma"
07 Pat Peterman: "I Love the Way You Do Your Thing"
08 Chuck Strong: "I Got Married Too Soon"
09 Ralph "Soul" Jackson: "Set Me Free"
10 Roscoe Robinson: "Let Me Be Myself"
11 Bill "Butterbean" Flippo: "Love Keeps Hanging On"
12 Broadneck: "Psychedelic Excursion"
13 Little Lois Barber: "Thank You Baby"
14 The Blue Notes: "High Time"
15 Chuck Strong: "I Thought It Over"
16 Frederick Knight: "You've Never Really Lived"
17 Pat Peterman: "You Gonna Reap It"
18 Sam Dees: "Train to Tampa"
19 Roscoe Robinson: "Two Heart Accident"
20 David Sea: "Let's Just Get Together"
21 Ralph "Soul" Jackson: "Take Me Back"
22 Broadneck: "California Cool Ride"
23 Eddie Steele: "Self"

Listen to Eddie Steele’s “Groove Me Mama” http://www.imposemagazine.com/songs/Groove_Me_Mamma.mp3

Buy the album here:

iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=213303395&s=143441

eMusic: http://www.emusic.com/album/10998/10998984.html

Napster: http://www.napster.com/view/album/index.html?id=12380582

Events | 2007 Philadelphia International Auto Show

2007-03-01T10:15:00.000-05:00

It's that time of the year again. The 2007 Philadelphia International Auto Show rolled into Philadelphia last week. Scion is back better than ever in the Tuner Salon and our own DJ Junior was one of the djs that is sharing his love of music in the room. Look forward to seeing you guys next year. (Photos by D. Rocha)

The Beginning | The future looks bright

2007-03-01T10:07:00.000-05:00

We at Record Breakin' have decided to share the wealth and start a new e-zine. This will be our opportunity to share with you the different aspects of life (events, products, culture, arts, etc.) You've asked for it so here it is. Bear with us through our growing pains as we get settled in.