A little left of center.

TODAY'S 3FOR3 comes at you left of center and then.....

You may find yourself exactly where you started. Just a little to the right.
Peace and double-centered Respect,
12:51

EYE FOCUS SERIES with NINJATO!

HIDDEN EYE FOCUS SERIES with NINJATO! (shhhhhh....)
You know, it's not everyday that you can reveal something as hidden as what may already be in plain view. ????
Sure tricky, but not so tricky says I. On my continued journey, I happened to link with a very secretive warrior and a very secretive record label. Through this unseen connection I was introduced to the world of one audio ninja, NINJATO. As far as ninjas go, he's got all of the credentials to fit. We have yet to spar in a test of skills, BUT I think it is in our future. To submit a "style" would be a travesty. Why? NINJATO's style seems deeply derived from what drives us all; good music. Thus no-style is all style. ????
Look it gets even more confusing, the more I try to explain. Why not let the music and the warrior himself explain. I give you NINJATO. Sip it in like hot Sake. .. ..... .

 12:51: Introduction, any background information you would like to share.

 NINJATO: I’m Ninjato, making beats for 10 years now. My first Ninjato EP “Chronicles Of The 6 Samurai” is out since 8 November 2012 on limited white vinyl (+ digital on bandcamp, itunes, ..).


*(I FREAKING LOVE THIS JOINT! HIIIIYYYYAAAAHHHHH
-12:51)

12:51: Speaking of Samurai, as a producer, are you personally, constantly refining one killer technique or are you from the open school, where all techniques are for the taking and to be used freely?


NINJATO: I’m not solely focused on one technique. Through my music-making-years I’ve learned to be open to different techniques; learning from others, experimenting on my own. But I’m definitely always refining my sound and making it my own unique sound.

12:51: If you could be a ninja or a samurai, which weapon would you choose to specialize in and why?

NINJATO: The ninjato (short ninja-sword) of course, and also the nunchaku, & the blowpipe. Slicing people with my sharp ninjato-beats, blowing them away with my melodies, making them dizzy with my nunchakus…. Kicking them into their faces with my weird moves… ☺


*(This is how I envision a NINJATO audio beatdown to go...HHIIIYYYYAAAHHH)

12:51: 
Do you feel the evolution of technology is helping or hurting your art form? (Example: more technology could mean more producers and more competition for music sales)

NINJATO: A little bit of both I guess… Because of technology you can use all kinds off instruments and effects while using just one program and you can easily combine different programs. But an overload on options can make your music sometimes less pure I think. Having less options can stimulate your creativity I’ve learned… (check the first track on my album, made with one synth: dokuganryu) 
 Technology makes it possible for more people to create whatever they want and to express themselves, which is a good thing, of course. All these people producing their own thing brings A LOT of new music out there. So there’s a lot happening and moving, almost every week there’s a new hype. There’s very good music out there, but as well a lot of crap. It’s hard to find out what you really like in our post-modern music-jungle nowadays.

12:51: What does Caoutchou mean to you?


NINJATO: - Spreading good music, new music to people - Talking, thinking, obsessing about music with good friends - Bringing future beats to Ghent… and the world!! ☺

12:51: This past year, what was your best show experience?

NINJATO: - Gig in Ancienne Belgique with Shabazz Palaces. Great opportunity in the most progressive concert hall of Belgium. - Caoutchou Eastern Rubber Tour to Berlin, Prague & Wroclaw. Crazy underground gigs… - Burnout-festival: a lot of people and great festival-weather.

12:51: Closing statements, words of wisdom, advice.
NINJATO: Just one advice: buy my album!!! ☺

12:51: Your favorite ninja or martial arts movie that pushes your musical inspiration.

NINJATO: Zatoichi (new movie and old series) always does the trick.

12:51:
 Your favorite snack paired with your favorite album (example: chocolate ice cream and Michael Jackson off the wall)
NINJATO: Thai take-out food and Aphex Twin, Richard D. James Album!!!!

*(That is great right there! Zatoichi, Thai food, AND Aphex Twin. No wonder I like NINJATO'S music so much! If you have no idea about any of those three things you better go get on it, you're missing out!-12:51)

LINKS AND HINTS ON FINDING THE DECEPTIVE and DEADLY SKILLS of NINJATO:

NINJATO FACEBOOK 

NINJATO TWITTER 

DECEPTIVE NINJATO SOUNDCLOUD

CAOUTCHOU TEMPLE OF NINJATO BANDCAMP
36th CHAMBER OF BANDCAMP CHEZ NINJATO

NINJATO I-TUNES
LAST FM NINJATO

*NINJATO IS ALSO ON SPOTIFY BUT NEITHER HIM NOR I CAN GET IT TO WORK, BUT THE ALBUM IS UP THERE IF YOU USE SPOTIFY SO LOOK FOR HIM.

I'd like to thank NINJATO and CAOUTCHOU for granting us a little insight on NINJATO, and his music. Please be sure to visit CAOUTCHOU on BANDCAMP as they truly have some mighty fine electronic music in their catalog. (I'm a fan!)
Also, in Europe, be on the lookout for NINJATO to invade a city near you! It's guaranteed there will be a high energy set that will blow your mind! Until then, go grab Chronicles Of The 6 Samurai! A great album and something to keep you attentive until the next great NINJATO release flies through like a shuriken aimed directly at your ears.....SWOOSH...ouch!

NO words necessary

Peace and respect,
12:51

BONUS:

TODAY...

...is just as important as yesterday.
Now let's travel into today......places waiting to be discovered.....

 AFRICA

 INDIA

 MEDICINE

 DUB

 DRUNK

 IN THE RAIN

 BRAZIL

 LIFTED

 SOMEWHERE LOST

One of these things is not like the other, although they all sound the same.
Thanks for taking a quick trip wit me, my peoples!
As I say, "..when in doubt, Madlib it out.."
BONUS:
(if you werent up on it already...so fresh!)
BE SURE AND CHECK THE ENTIRE PROJECT HERE....

Peace and as always MADLIB,
12:51

A quick thank YOU!

THANKS!

I believe if you are in Paris, Chief is spinning one of many DJ sets at La Bellevilloise on December 1st, 2012, with DJ GREEM (C2C), SLY JOHNSON and ROCE! Don't miss that one!

We all need a lifter to get the week going, don't we?

Feel free to intersect with me. I'm living life just like all of you are. Seriously, don't be a stranger because your voice matters to me.

Styles can fade, but not YOUR style.

It's been an incredible odyssey thus far and I hope to continue onward and upward.

A quick greetings and wish of a productive and great week to all those out there who have taken the time to visit my blog.

Thank you to those viewers in the U.S., France, Sweden, Germany, U.K., Canada, Chile, Japan, Australia, and Spain. YOU, yes you all, have given me the push I have needed to maintain this blog.

I hope you continue to come back time and again to continue to see what the day's inspiration is.

Peace and as always Respect all,

12:51

ENJOY YOURSELF!

Sampling of Freestyle Fellowship

Celebrating Freestyle Fellowship
 There's no need to give any background on this collective, if you've been following Hip-Hop between the early 1990's up to now. Description unnecessary; influences innumerable.
The best way to appreciate an artist is to appreciate their art.
I hope the vibrations give you the same chills they gave you back then.
 If you're new to FF, then welcome to something both unique and progressive. Imagine the best of the Blue Note era mixed well with everything that the Golden Age of Hip-Hop had to offer. Now not only keep those in mind, but bring in the factor of the new and what lies in the future possibility-wise, and you still need to add chemistry. Even then, you're not as close as you need to be.
My advice, throw away the formula and just appreciate it for what it is; FRESH-side Hip-Hop.


















Peace and Respects,
12:51

p.s. By all means this is not a collection of the best or the most popular offerings from this collection. There is much more to the story. I advise you research and explore the evolution of Project Blowed and Good Life, as those roots will inevitably lead you to the fullest picture of this extended west coast family tree. 

EYE FOCUS SERIES part 5 with WARDOLPHIN

So after many days, I've finally got around to getting busy on this latest assignment. In much the same way that water tends to move both in and around, I've kinda been finding my way, slowly, thru the week. Still getting used to a new place and a new setting, but very importantly making new contacts.
I was acquainted with today's guest through a simple social network interaction. It has since turned into a thing of wonder. This is a very gifted and multi-talented musician, whom I am speaking of. Not only that, he has begun working in the medium of film and as this interview will surely illustrate,  he is a true artist at heart, and a unique individual. I'll tell you, to be honest, they probably broke the mold after he arrived. Please take your time, enjoy the interview and soak in the rare wisdoms and insight of a man called Wardolphin.

12:51: Give the readers your name and a little introduction, please.

 WARDOLPHIN: Peace – I’m known as Dolphin – The 4th Dr, Ionysus (Ion-Isis) – the falling spirit – aka Ocean Aquanaut or OA aka Black Seka.

12:51: Being such a multi-faceted artist, which two styles/genres of music have you thought of, but never really got around to incorporating into your music?

WARDOLPHIN: That is a great question – I love all forms of music. In fact it’s very hard for me not to at least find something I enjoy even if I’m not a particular fan of the sound. For me music has no genres it’s just music. That said if I had to choose, I love watching Blue Grass bands play – some of the most disciplined musicians around. I have incorporated some guitar driven blue grass inspired music on the three acoustic albums I did, although I didn’t go full throttle with the sound. Whenever I do a one man show I try to incorporate some of that sound. Whether it’s the finger picking technique or the speed versus the composition.

The second would be swing, Big Band. One thing I love about hip hop is it’s all forms, all styles, all backgrounds coming together to create a new sound. So in terms of beat construction – definitely. However in terms of live performance – Big Band was something I dealt with in high school, playing bass for a jazz orchestra. I loved it. Somehow during this period I fell in love with how the horns and the strings were arranged. It also directly lead me to Duke which eventually lead me into full jazz. I try to incorporate some great string and horn arrangements when I perform live – or when I record – definitely inspired from this era. In fact it’s Duke who inspired me to write so much music and constantly create. I used to think, if a man during that period with all that he was facing could compose such amazing music – why can’t I? He’s been one of my absolute heroes ever since.

12:51:  In the creation process, what are your best habits? What are some of your not-so good habits?

WARDOLPHIN: My best habits are also my worst. I don’t sleep or eat for days on end when I’m recording. I can start recording or writing a song on a Sunday morning for example and will not go to bed until that following Wednesday night. It’s an all natural high, it’s just sheer adrenaline and inspiration – but what usually ends up happening is once the song is completed I’ll crash for an entire day/night if not days at a time. I try not to eat anything cause it will just make me tired, I only drink water, coffee or a drink from fresh fruits or vegetables. What generally happens is I’ll finish an album and then get sick for a few days in which I can then study what I have done without any interruptions.

Another habit for me is silence. When I’m not recording music or writing – I prefer complete silence. Of course I’ll pull out some vinyl and enjoy it or watch a concert for inspiration but beyond that - complete silence. 

12:51: Name three snacks that go with three different songs that you draw on for inspiration, including your own.

WARDOLPHIN: The only thing that comes to mind is water – the absolute cure all. Music should be like water - formless, good for you, and able to heal all pains.

12:51: What's the one thing about Baltimore that you wished everyone knew about?

WARDOLPHIN: The one thing I love about Baltimore that I find most people are unaware of, is how instrumental Baltimore has been to the world in terms of Art. Edgar Allen Poe, David Byrne of the Talking Heads, John Waters (film director), Billie Holiday - so many greats from this city that have changed the world. Even now – this city’s music scene is nothing short of Minneapolis circa 82-85. A lot of bands, a lot of musicians – all struggling to play and crossing each other’s paths and in the process creating some of the best music you will ever witness. And it’s all live, no pre-recorded bullshit for this city. No sir – they might kill you. Lol. If it’s not 100 percent live, then it’s not live – bottom line.

Baltimore has a way of taking reality for all its beauty and ugliness and frames it for you so you have a way of never forgetting. It gets no grittier than Baltimore – this city will either define you or kill you, that simple.

12:51: Any closing comments, words of wisdom, advice, upcoming projects links, etc?

WARDOLPHIN: First, thank you for following my work, being supportive and showing love. I’m very appreciative for your time. My only advice would be to stop listening, feeling, or responding to the music industry. My humble opinion is that the music industry is for entertainers not artists. Real artists and musicians don’t care about numbers, what’s dope, what’s hip, the new in thing, or what anyone is doing. Fame isn’t the option – only music and art really is. To me, the industry is a relic that has only been used to centralize free thinkers, freedom fighters, & the free voices of our day – and to silence them. It’s why I feel we are not getting anything soulful out of the machine cause now it’s purpose is to disconnect us from our spiritual source – music. Art should have no dollar value upon it’s creation – it should just come from your intention and need to create. You cannot serve two masters. Music is the voice of God – manipulate that and the rest is chaos. 

12:51: Pick any living or dead musicians, and form the ultimate band with you on the lead vocals.
*(For the readers: All questions are randomly generated in the ole' RacecaR 3000 data entry machine..LOL)

WARDOLPHIN: Man I love this question. Lol it’s every musicians dream question… okay let’s see –
On bass – Jaco – from his belief system to his approach of his work. He would be the man.

*(Jaco Pastorius is an incredible bassist who gained recognition both solo-wise in the "fusion" era of jazz, as well as, with great groups such as Weather Report and Mahavishnu Orchestra for those who don't know. Here's a link if you'd like to find out more. Just click HERE.)

Drums? Clyde Stubblefield – I’m sure I don’t even have to say why. If not Clyde then Baltimore great, the living drum God - Dennis Chambers – of Parliament Funkadelic/George Duke fame – as well as many others.

On keys – Bill Evans or McCoy Tyner. Two of my favorites keys players, composers. Bill has a touch and beauty that just defies logic, he’s one of those composers that you hear and you just wonder what kind of person could write such beautiful songs. McCoy is the chord structure king! The way he builds and arranges his chords had a major impact on the way I play piano, compose records etc… he really opened my eyes to the potential of chords at a very young age.

On Organ/Synth - Sun Ra/Bernie Worrell – again, sometimes just the name says it all but I’m sure it’s clear why they would get that nod. Sun Ra could cover anything from Ragtime, to jazz standards, Bernie could handle the rest! Lol… Many are familiar with his work with Parliament Funkadelic but overlook his Talking Heads period – I love all his work.

On trumpet – Miles Davis. There is no other.

On sax – Coltrane again there is no other.

On percussion – Mtume – most are familiar with his “Juicy Fruit” Record and album – but have no knowledge of the history of this man in jazz, funk, soul music.

This was a great interview, from which, I walked away with lots of insight on both life and music. THANK YOU Wardolphin! It was both an honor and a pleasure to give the world some of your light.
You are a gifted and talented musician, but also one of the most refreshing individuals I've conversed with, in a LONG time. You, dear readers, are sure to be hearing more about this man in the future, that is without a doubt.
NOW, readers, go on and check out more of WARDOLPHIN at these wonderful places:
WARDOLPHIN.COM
WARDOLPHIN on VIMEO
WARDOLPHINTV on YOUTUBE
WARDOLPHIN on TWITTER
WARDOLPHIN on FACEBOOK
HEAR WARDOLPHIN on SOUNDCLOUD
WARDOLPHIN TUMBLR
WARDOLPHIN in the mix on MIXCLOUD
WARDOLPHIN MYSPACE

Saxophones again.

Nifty little website we got here.
FONKADELICA.COM has got you covered when it comes to smooth, chill, jazzy, and soulful music.
So I posted the player.




*Oh, just so happens SAXMACHINE starts the show.
The RELOOP EP has been doing great as far as attention goes and I wanted to thank the following blogs for helping with that.
THEWORDISBOND.COM (Thanks Mr.Tang Lee!)
VIBES4YOURSOUL.blogspot.com
YOUHEARDTHATNEW.com
UNCUTHIPHOP.NL (Thanks MO!)
MIDWESTMONSTARS.COM
ISTILLLOVEHER.DE (Thanks Wanda!)
That's all for now.
Well just two more places to find it:
AMAZON JAPAN
????
That last one was strange eh?
Well the internet continues to shrink the world one link at a time.
Peace and virus free days,
12:51

Throwing it back.

THROWBACK THROWN


Peace and as always Respects,
12:51

3for3 connections

Today's 3for3 will about linking connections unseen....


FIRST LINK IS ABB RECORDS. ABB IS A WEST COAST LABEL, AND THEY JUST SO HAPPENED TO HAVE BEEN THE HOME FOR LITTLE BROTHER'S FIRST RELEASE.

 
FIRST CONNECTION M-BOOGIE. NOW CONNECT PLANET ASIA.


SECOND CONNECTION IS THE WEST. STEREOTYPICALLY BUT ALSO HISTORICALLY THE BIRTHPLACE OF COWBOYS. AS WE KNOW THOUGH, COWBOYS WERE FOUND IN PLACES OUTSIDE OF THE NEW FRONTIER.



THIRD CONNECTION IS MICS. HOW MANY? 9?

 CORRECT.

TWO LAST QUESTIONS BEFORE DEPARTING. 
HOW MUCH FOR ONE RIB?


 AND

CAN YOU SEE NOW?

FULL CIRCLE IF YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST VIDEO.
CONNECTIONS ARE BOTH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE.
My advice is to remember that you never know where connections can be made and where they will lead to, so treat your u-n-i-verse as you would wish to be treated.
PEACE, RESPECTS, and AWWW,
12:51

Eddie Huang made my day. (Thanks VICE!)

Good day all. Let's call today "Keep it realer Wednesday."
LIFE IS BITTER, LIFE IS SWEET.
ENJOY.
FRESH OFF THE BOAT INTO TAIWAN


FROM THE BOAT TO THE BOTTLE


FROM THE BOTTLE TO THE WATER BASIN


FROM THE WATER BASIN TO THE REAL BATTLE


FROM THE BATTLE TO THE BOOM-BAP


Peace and three open eyes,
12:51

Pumpkins, Silence, Radios, DJ's, Suspects, and Doctors (TMK).

SOUNDS FOR THE DAY:

PUMPKIN
Big congrats to PUMPKIN for her brand new release, SILENCE RADIO.
It's been a little while since she released something, so catching the tail end of 2012 is definitely a way to bring in the new year. I mean with a guest list like
20Syl (of Hocus Pocus and C2C), DJ Vadim, Pugz Atoms, Ty(Big Dada), Metropolis (Foreign Beggars), and Beatspoke amongst others, you really cannot lose.
She's got a great album put together, so don't hesitate to peep science and the two videos to promote it at http://www.mentalow.com/

Pumpkin - Silence Radio by Laid Back on Mixcloud

DJ SUSPECT
The Soul Brother Suspect has teamed up with Doc TMK for a brand new full length project.
The first single EVERYBODY, which features CARPETFACE and AUDIBLE1 (aka the GOOSENECK STEPPERS), is out now and they just sold out of their first run at Juno and HHV.
Congratulations to the two (or rather four) for a great premiere release!
Here's a remix version and FMV, but I'm telling you, the chorus is off-the-chain regardless of which version you peep!
Look for the full length to be released next year. Great job fellas!



Coming at ya'll with another EYE FOCUS interview this week and as always MORE new music than you can shake a tree at. "Everybody, verybody..."

Peace and as always Respect,
12:51

EYE FOCUS SERIES with NATURETONE

EYE FOCUS SERIES part 4 with NATURETONE!

You've probably never heard of him. Maybe you have. Either way, when revealing a new persona, there is an air of mystery, dare I say, intrigue that seems to trail along. This is natural. Speaking of nature, here is an associate of mine (who like many, is waiting for me to finish my side of the collab;) who I'm very happy to present to you. A producer with a certain je ne sais quoi. He specializes in down-tempo Hip-Hop, but don't let that categorical box define your limits. I think he's got a flavor that is unique in and of itself. It seems to draw from the very air itself. (If the suspense is killing you, scroll down to the music links and take a listen before reading the interview!) Besides his story is as extraordinary as the next. I bring to you, with pleasure, NATURETONE.



12:51: Hello Naturetone! Can you please give us an introduction?

NATURETONE: I've started making beats in the early 90s as a producer and MC with Swiss rap group 3TP (Three Tree Posse). We were heavily inspired by the Native Tongue movement and released two independent albums in 1993 and 1995, before we disbanded. After nearly ten years away from the craft, I have made a quiet return to the world of hip hop focusing on remix work and building a catalog of new beats.

12:51: What are your inspiration(s) for such a laid-back, yet very sophisticated sound?

NATURETONE: My inspirations range from music and literature to personal experiences. While working on my first solo album Nihon (released 2010) I was thinking a lot about my first trip to Japan in 2005. The cover of the album for instance is a photograph I took in Kamakura. I've also started to listen to traditional japanese music while making the album, artists like Aiko Hasegawa, Masayuki Koga and Yoshikazu Iwamoto. It was then when I fell in love with the sound of the Shakuhachi, the japanese bamboo flute. Since 2011, I practice the Shakuhachi myself.

NATURETONE: For my second album Turnings of the Sun (released in 2012) I was mostly inspired by literature. First I have read a biography about Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) who went to Africa to search for the source of the Nile, venturing disguised into the forbidden cities of Mecca and Medina and traveling through India, the Near East and Africa. Around the same time I've also read T.C. Boyle's Water Music, a semi-fictional story about Mungo Park (1771-1806). After reading these books, I felt like making beats. In the process of making Turnings of the Sun I was listening to music from Nothern Africa and the Near/Mid East, artist like The Taksim Trio or Anouar Brahem and others. Of course, Hip Hop, Jazz, Soul and Funk records are always an inspiration too.

12:51: Your favorite piece of equipment and maybe a short story on gaining a break-thru with that piece of equipment or event involving that piece of equipment.

NATURETONE: I don't have much equipment. All my beats are made with Logic on an iMac, a Roland E-Piano and a Maschine by Native Instruments. What I really love is my Komplete Bundle (a set of virtual instruments by Native Instruments). It's easy to use and has great sounds from drums to sythenzisers. I love equipment that I can use almost instantly. Of course I'd love to have more equipment but I just don't have enough space at my home studio.

12:51: Name one of your favorite producers in any genre.

NATURETONE: I actually don't have a favorite producer. I guess I have to name more than one. First there is The Bomb Squad. I just love the sound of the first three Public Enemy albums. Hank Shocklee and the Squad did a great job. It was something new, it has so many layers of sound and noises and the soundscape they have created matches perfectly Chuck D's voice and lyrics. I am still enjoying these albums today.
Then Prince Paul. It was 3 Feet High and Rising by De La Soul that triggered my "I wanna make beats myself" feelings. Stetsasonic were cool and his production for 3rd Bass was great too (so was the Bomb Squad's). And of course DJ Premier. I just love that rough New York sound.

12:51: How big of an effect does nature have on your sound?

NATURETONE: Nature always had an effect on my music. Three Tree Posse (my group in the 1990s) was an ecological Hip Hop crew. Our lyrics were mostly about rainforest destruction, ozone layer, exploitation of sources. Unfortunately the situation in the world hasn't changed a lot. These days I am not rapping anymore, so I try to incorporate nature into my sound. Like I said earlier a lot of inspiration comes from places I've been to or literature I've read that makes me see pictures of landscapes in my mind.




12:51: Closing comments, product advertisement or links the people should know about.

NATURETONE: You can download my music for free on BANDCAMP (naturetone.bandcamp.com)
You also can follow me on FACEBOOK,
and on TWITTER (twitter.com/naturetonemusic)
And make sure to check out other artists from WORLD AROUND RECORDS! 

NATURETONE PLAYLIST on YOUTUBE 

TOKI WRIGHT, SHON DERVIS, and weekend tunes.

Tune in

TUNE 2


TUNE3


Didn't know him very well personally, but my condolences go to those who lost a warrior just recently.
RIP to Reggie Destin and here's a link for those who knew him well and who also had the privilege of gracing the stage at THE BLUE NOTE.
Want to throw a bienvenue at a fellow Chicagoan who just landed. What up DJ Shon Dervis?
Catch this smooth brother's grooves over at SOUNDCLOUD.

Oh you ARE in Paris? Well, tonight (Friday 9 November) come out and catch RHYMESAYER ENTERTAINMENT's own TOKI WRIGHT for FREE at L'INTERNATIONAL!!!!


HAVE A GREATER WEEKEND!
Peace and RESPECTS,
12:51

Just visuals today.

Peace and Respect visually speaking,
12:51

Post recording session wind down.....

AMON TOBIN






50 CHARACTERS IN MIAMI from TheSeventhLetter on Vimeo.
For more on Rime check out: www.JerseyJoeArt.com
Music by Mr.Green www.GreenHipHop.com
For behind the scenes of how Mr. Green made custom beats using video footage from Miami,
check out: http://youtu.be/IXiwuNQpAn4
http://theseventhletter.com


BOOGIE MAN




DJ KRUSH



WARDOLPHIN



SIR FRODERICK




PUMPKIN

Peace and as always Respect,
12:51

Newness...via Ninjato.

NINJATO


Ninjato has a glitchy but well balanced style.

 Obviously he can work at many different tempos, but the low tempo joints are priceless!

 Did you know he can remix? Yes indeedy.

 And this is the joint that sold it for me. Really good stuff and not too "in the mold."

Sir Ninjato has recently released a new project which I would biasedly say is a great listen, but trust your own ears, eh?


NINJATO (click to go to his SOUNDCLOUD) also works with a Belgium label CAOUTCHOU (click to check out a new MIXCLOUD MIX!) and they've got some great music you can find right HERE!

I'm not into too much standard biography blahblah...I just let the sounds speak for themselves. Even if this isn't your flavor, you have to respect what he does.
If everything works out...maybe we'll evenhave a collab and an interview for the EYE FOCUS SERIES, but at the moment, this man stays busy touring and creating. Kudos NINJATO!

Peace and glitchy respect,
12:51

And I

Some of my recent visitations:
THEWORDISBOND.COM
XXPANDINGMYMIND.BLOGSPOT.FR
ISTILLLOVEHER.DE
VIBES4YOURSOUL.BLOGSPOT.FR
UNCUTHIPHOP.NL
Why?
Well, some blogs ago, I mentioned a recent collaboration finally coming to life.
It has hit the shelves (available both physically and digitally here) and our plans are well in motion.
The group I'm speaking of is SAX MACHINE.
Now, MAYBE, a few words so you have a proper intro.
Aaaahh foogit about it!
Go here for the background:
WWW.SAXMACHINE.BIZ

I say why not just jump in with both feet?
GO! We're such visual creatures in the 21st century!

SAX MACHINE vs. PiR
This the beginning. Sax Machine has been formed and is joined by PiR, the cool dude on the trombone and seashell styles.
At this point you can definitely see the creation taking shape, and it's pretty damn catchy at this point so early on!

SAX MACHINE vs. V-DRIPS
By this time JAY REE, the first emcee to join the duo of Sax Machine and PiR, has done quite a few shows in the trio format. Through some universally wonderful connection, SaxMachine does work with a live visual art group, V-DRIPS. The result is nothing short of wonderful. 

RELOOP TEASER

This teaser has come to life a mere month or so after the last footage was filmed. GUILLAUME is not only a talented musician and savy business-guy, but a heckuva video editor, no? I think so!

AND I

So you've got a teaser. Why not follow thru and give the people an official video to sink their teeth into? After only a few days, we've begun to gather more views and will continue to. Thanks, by the way, because I KNOW you just watched it a few times right? Right.

We've got a full-length release in the works (to which I think I've brought a VERY solid track already, but enough about me), which we are crafting carefully and correctly.
I'll keep an update going for you. I won't let the secrets out of the bag, as I have been often known to do in the past. Nope. New year, new RacecaR. You just gotta wait.

Thanks for your time and support!
Peace and as always Respect,
12:51

Speaking of teasers and follow-up videos...
WHY NOT TAKE A QUICK WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH ME?

EYE FOCUS SERIES part TROIS with JOSTEREO

OFF PRAHA MIX

SO HEY THERE. IF you tuned into the last blog entry, then that means you would've happened onto three different sets of artists you may have not heard of before. That is precisely why I've been doing the EYE FOCUS series; to endear you to discover some great art and people that I feel will change the way you think about music. So enough blahblah...here's my good friend and fellow THE LIVING ROOM SOUNDSYSTEM sound controller master, JOSTEREO!

• EYE FOCUS SERIES with JOSTEREO 1 of 2
• 12:51:  Name, introduction, etc....
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• JOSTEREO:  Jostereo, 30 years old, 4-5 years making beats... Music is life..
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• 12:51:  As a seasoned veteran in traveling, where are the best places to go to have inspiration to make beats? Also what food from that area really inspires you?
• 
  
• JOSTEREO:  Barcelona cause it helped me understand more how to make it quiet good and the weather is really good... Props to Kalamartz Collective. Praha cause i made my first album there, and the people over there are really opened... Food made @ home...
• 
  
• 12:51:  If you could make the soundtrack to a movie, what movie would you choose?*
• 
  
• JOSTEREO:  Good question... I don't know, maybe some Science fiction movies or weird things, if my music can fit with...

*THE PROPOSED 12:51 SOLUTION TO THE LAST QUESTION FOR JOSTEREO
 Well I wanted to try something, so here is my suggested combination in three, easy steps:

STEP 1
Start the Paprika trailer and both pause AND mute.




STEP 2
Substitute the JOSTEREO beat video below, and watch Paprika using the JOSTEREO audio track instead and there you have it!




STEP 3
Scroll back up to Paprika and both watch and be pleased three more times.*

*Try your own combinations using the JOSTEREO track above and send me the links in the comments for this post, I'll happily post them in the future!
...and now back to JOSTEREO....

EYE FOCUS SERIES with JOSTEREO PART 2 of 2

• 12:51:What is the next country you are eager to go to, in the future, for inspiration on another album?
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• JOSTEREO:  Japan, it's a dream for years... for the next album it's gonna be paris where i'm based now!! Thanks!!
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• 12:51:  Closing comments, links for music or social networks, advice, words of wisdom, etc...
• 
  
• JOSTEREO:  Closing. be yourself naturally, and search for the best every time...

You can catch JOSTEREO at a variety of happening places both in France and all over.
Depends on the day don't it JO? Little known fact about JO is that he's also a skilled B-Ball Player and accomplished skateboarder.
Speaking of which, when not in the laboratory building audio structures,...
....he might be found chilling at Jemappes.
There they just so happen to have both a B-Ball court, and a Skateboard course...
Go holla at him when the weather's nice, he'll hit you with a deadly crossover and then, school you on the mini ramp.
 Big up to the entire Jemappes Skate Family.


CRAZY FOUR WHEEL ROLLIN PARTY ANIMALS

JEMMAPES FAMILY GANG PARTY THE VIDEO from jemmapes family on Vimeo.


OK BACK TO JOSTEREO

BARCELONA BEAT BATTLE VIDEO (JOSTEREO really travels around eh?)


REMIX by JOSTEREO for ASZMA


So there you have it. Thanks JOSTEREO for giving us something to build on. JOSTEREO'S premier album ONCE UPON A TIME IN PRAHA

You can also reach at JOSTEREO via:
TWITTER and more likely SOUNDCLOUD.
The dude stays ever-moving, making music, and, most definitivement, living life like it should be lived.
To an ever-changing soundtrack.

Peace and as ever-always Respects,
12:51



BONUS THANKS:
I gotta thank the fine people at THE FIND MAGAZINE, (YO DANNY!) for also giving me some great links I need to share:

BEATSOFREEN

DOC BATTLE
HANDBOOK

SOULSQUARE

Of WARDOLPHINS, SLEEPING STEADY, and PRADA, I mean, JOSTEREO

3FOR3 courtesy of that time and that guy, 12:51. .. ..... .

OA - Air Traffic Controller (Pt 1 of 3 Album Instrumental Series) by Wardolphin_Com on Mixcloud

TODAY we got you all a 3for3.

Starting with a nice link from a social network associate.

THANKS MY MAN and GO peep science at:
WARDOLPHIN
or try WARDOLPHIN'S BLOG
WARDOLPHIN'S TWITTER

WD's FACEBOOK

HIS SOUNDCLOUD

WARDOLPHIN's VIMEO or just by chance and some odd, strange reason
that he'd be on MYSPACE......?

#2
SLEEPSTEADY


SLEEPSTEADY
Indeed a great, fresh coast, indie act destined for higher levels. A very unique pairing of styles, with fresh insight, concentrated content and better yet....well,
just go and have you a look-see, eh?------>...and be sure to check for the LORD FAZ and 12:51 (aka RacecaR) featuring!
Yep, you want more SLEEP STEADY, well go find them now at:
FACEBOOK SLEEP STEADY

SLEEP STEADY YOUTUBE

SLEEP STEADY SOUNDCLOUD

and if you STILL use it.....SLEEP STEADY TWITTER or maybe even
SLEEP STEADY on MYSPACE


#3 JOSTEREO


AND don't forget to check out this down-tempo track
called BERCEUSE
You can usually find JOSTEREO at:

JOSTEREO FACEBOOK

THE LIVINGROOM SOUNDSYSTEM FACEBOOK

JOSTEREO SOUNDCLOUD

or maybe, even, with a shot in the darkJOSTEREO MYSPACE.....!!?!

As in France, et voila.
Trois pour trois, et bon allez, bon journee!
Peace and as always connects,
12:51