Video: Beatboxing Chef

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Video: Interview with People Under The Stairs

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Okayplayer TV caught up with Los Angeles underground Hip-Hop duo People Under The Stairs for the latest edition of OkayplayerTV. PUTS have been in the game for 10 years now and just recently put out their sixth LP, Fun DMC. Watch as members Thes One and Double K break down their grass roots underground movement and speak about their first video ever for "The Wiz," which was shot in Australia.

Mixtape: The Kickdrums - Smash The System

Cleveland production duo The Kickdrums are on my short-list of favorite producers out right now as they seamlessly weave from genre to genre crafting bangers in any category. Today, they're dropping their latest mixtape, Smash The System, featuring new and previously released music from KiD CuDi, Joe Budden, Kanye West, Joell Ortiz, Talib Kweli, Izza Kizza, Freeway, Kidz In The Hall, Adele, and more.......

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01. The Kickdrums - Make the Girlies Get Dumb Intro
02. Kanye West - Good Morning (Kickdrums Remix) (Feat. Big Sean)
03. The Kickdrums - Do Ya Job (Feat. Ray Cash & Scarface)
04. Ray Cash - Killa Flow (Feat. Fitty)
05. Lil Wayne - Bottom of the Map (Feat. Pimp C)
06. Kidz In The Hall - Untouchable freestyle
07. The Kickdrums - One Bad... (Feat. Chip the Ripper)
08. Kid Cudi - TGIF (Feat. Chip The Ripper)
09. Jay-Z - No Love Coming Home (Kickdrums Remix) (Feat. Fitty)
10. Kanye West - We Major (Kickdrums Remix) (Feat. Charles Hamilton & Ray Cash)
11. Adele - Melt My Heart To Stone (Kickdrums Remix) (Feat. Big Pooh)
12. Freeway - Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Feat. Young Chris)
13. Izza Kizza - Insane With My Pimp Game
14. Joe Budden - Talk To 'Em
15. Ray Cash - Wavin The .44 (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G)
16. Ray Cash - Do That Shit/Dipset Freestyle (Feat. Pooh Gutta & Hell Rell)
17. Buckshot - Who Got The Props Pt. 2
18. Talib Kweli - The General Freestyle
19. The Kickdrums - Sky High (Feat. KiD CuDi)
20. Willie the Kid - Sky High freestyle
21. Idiot Savant (Verbal + The Kickdrums) - The Times
22. Joell Ortiz - Move On (Remix) (Feat Joe Budden, Royce the 5'9, and Crooked I)
23. Joe Budden - Classic
24. Ced Hughes- Good Ish
25. GoDChild - I Gotta Live

Akai shows Ableton Live-ready APC40 at NAMM

At the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) expo, Akai showed the APC40 MIDI control surface it has developed in conjunction with Ableton, making it the first such device to be ready to run out of the box with the Ableton Live music editing software. As there is no need to load drivers, users simply plug in their notebooks via a USB port and can begin mixing or otherwise modifying their music using Ableton Live. The APC40 is being touted as the simplest, most direct hardware interface with the popular software, yet still allows advanced users to assign the board's 40 buttons, knobs and fader controls to any virtual controls in the software.



Each control on the APC40 lights up in a different color to give users an instant indication of clip state. Likewise, the 16 knobs are lined by a ring of LED rings that perform the same functions. Akai points out the APC40 makes controlling music at live events much quicker and easier, taking the connected source, most often a notebook or desktop PC or Mac, out of the equation.

Akai has not released detailed shipping dates nor pricing information for the APC40.

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Video: Homeless G-Funk Beatboxing

Video: Apple Unveils The "Macbook Wheel"

Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard

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Update: DJ Sneak Back In The Box Insight

After the staggering dig-in-the-crates that was Dave Clarke’s Back In The Box, the legendary DJ Sneak gets his hands dirty delivering his mix for the prestigious series from leading UK house label, NRK Music.

Having somewhat of a renaissance of late due to an infamous back-to-back session with Ricardo Villalobos, Sneak aka Carlos Sosa has a history of continually staying ahead of trends and making house and techno that really matters. This makes him the perfect Back In The Box candidate, where unearthed gems and anthems from days gone by are delivered with a fresh outlook.

Kicking off with Blak ‘n’ Spanish “Call Da Vibe”, Sneaks two CD mix (accompanied by an unmissable unmixed CD) captures the best of an era where US production hallmarks like the heavy 909 drums and latin rhythms collided with European interpretations of house from the likes of Bob Sinclair, Ian Pooley and Daft Punk. Highlights include the latter’s truly classic remix of I:Cube’s ‘Disco Cubism’, Sneak’s own smash ‘You Can’t Hide from Your Bud’ and the ultra rare Mood II Swing remix of BT’s ‘Remember’ but it’s impossible to pick with a tracklisting this perfect.

Swing, shuffle, groove or whatever you’d like to call it, DJ Sneak has it in bucketloads and it runs through this mix like an artery feeding hyperactive organs, or something like that. Quick but smooth mixes and the ability to change atmosphere and tempo mean Sneak’s mix is essential stuff, not just for punters but also for DJs as he can safely be called a DJ’s DJ as well as a floor rocker.

Born Carlos Sosa, he moved with his family from Puerto Rico to Chicago in the early 80s, and by the early 90s was instrumental in the Chicago house renaissance, spearheaded by the legendary Cajual and Relief record labels, and a pool of hot talent such as Paul Johnson, Gemini, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Derrick Carter, Glen Underground and many more. His productions have influenced and innovated, and he was enlisted by fans Daft Punk to contribute to their 2001 single, “Digital Love”. Sneak currently resides in Toronto, Canada,

This is essential, life affirming stuff!

CD01 (mixed by DJ Sneak)
01. Blak 'n' Spanish – Call Da Vibe
02. Freeform Five ft. Carolyn Harding – One Day (Freeform Re - Form Dub)
03. BT – Remember (Mood II Swing Dub Mix)
04. Blue Boy – Sandman
05. Chris Simmonds - Rush n Soul
06. Mousse T - Ooh Song
07. Deepah Ones – In The Sky
08. Johnny Corporate – Sunday Shoutin (B Boys Shoutin Dub)
09. Global Communication – The Way
10. Studio 45 pres Le Pamp Playhouse - I Like The Sounds
11. Bob Sinclar – Visions Of Paradise
12. Cheek – Venus (Sunshine People Mix)
13. Cajmere feat. Dajae – Brighter Days (Underground Goodie)
14. The Brand New Heavies – Shelter (Danny D Mix)
15. Cricco Castelli – Life Is Changing
16. DJ D presents Hydraulic Dogs - Shake It For Me (Original Mix)

CD02 (mixed by DJ Sneak)
01. Markus Nikolai - Bushes (The First Re-Creation) (Version 1.2)
02. Johnny Fiasco – Conduction
03. Secret Ingredients - Chicago Chicago
04. The Chicago Connection – Dancin’ (Mark Grant Mix)
05. DJ Sneak – You Can’t Hide From Your Bud
06. Paul Johnson – Hit It Up
07. DJ Sneak - All Over My Face
08. Roach Motel pres. 2 Stupid Dogz – Trouble
09. Deaf n Dumb ft. S. Leger & Nicholas de Floraiant – Holiday On Night
10. I-Cube - Disco Cubism (Daft Punk Mix)
11. Happy Human – Horn Junk
12. C-Dock – Traffic Jam
13. Ian Pooley – Higgledy Piggledy
14. Bob Sinclar – The Ghetto (Original Cleared Version)
15. Fantom – Faithfull (Original Mix Par Fantom)

DJ Sneak talks us through some of his selections, more detailed commentary will appear in the CD booklet…

Global Communication – The Way
This was a masterpiece of a tune produced by Tom Middleton and Mark Pritchard. Global Communication broke thru and created the most incredible vibe with each release they dropped.

Bob Sinclar – Visions Of Paradise
Part of a very smashing LP, Monsieur Sinclar first broke thru with some of the best house music from France. Visions was part of a great selection of really great produced house bangers that are still on rotation.

The Brand New Heavies – Shelter (Danny D Mix)
This is by far one of DJ Sneak’s Top 10 records of house music. Danny D delivered a HUGE deep house classic, The Brand New Heavies were heavy, but this remix broke them to a whole new crowd. Massive Respect!

DJ Sneak – You Can’t Hide From Your Bud
After trying to hide from my bud while working on a beat, I decided to give into my urges and get blunted … this track was the amazing result. I feel that this record best describes my sound as well as the sound that ruled the ‘90’s. U Can’t Hide became the track that let the world know that DJ Sneak was in the house!

Ian Pooley – Higgledy Piggledy
Ian Pooley blasted into the hi life and into many people’s record boxes with this really raw Jackin’ track. This track can get anybody caught sleeping in a club up on their feet and Dancin.

Chris Simmonds - Rush n Soul
One of London’s best kept secrets, my man Chris did the dirty on this track. It’s a very structured & solid DEEP HOUSE jam that will live forever in the history of real house music.

DJ Sneak's "Back In The Box" is out 28th February 2009 on double mix CD, double unmixed CD, vinyl samplers and digital album.

iTunes Removes Anti-Piracy Technology From Music Catalog

During Tuesday’s (1/6) Macworld Expo, Apple Inc. announced that they have come to an agreement with all of the majors – Warner Music Group, Sony BMG, Universal Music and EMI – as well as the independent labels to provide DRM-free music through its iTunes service.

Billboard reports that iTunes has begun to offer 8 million of its songs DRM-free and by March hopes to release 2 million more – which consists of its entire 10 million song catalog. The DRM technology, which stands for digital rights management, was a troublesome anti-piracy protection technology the labels were using that caused computer problems for many consumers.

In addition the computer corporation also shared their arrangement for a new pricing system. In April older tracks will only go for 69 cents, as opposed to the prior 99 cents price tag. Newer songs will continue to cost 99 cents while Billboard hits will be on sale for $1.29.

Video: Exile Flips Dilla’s “Let’s Ride”

Exile Flips Q-Tip "Let's Ride" - Prod. by J Dilla from Jonathan Kim on Vimeo.

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