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FREE DEF JUX ALBUM! GET IT WHILE IT’S HOT (AND FREE)

We love finding free stuff to share with you lot. We’re getting pretty good at it too, you know with all the competitions and download links and whatnot. Well we’ve been scouring the net for more premium music at everyone’s favourite price and this time we’ve found a whole album from those lovely folks at Def Jux.

It’s called a sampler but don’t let the name fool you. Most samplers I’ve come across in the past have been little snippets of stuff that’s due to be released or from the label’s back catalogue; the tracks on offer here are all full length and they’re also individual downloads so you can pick and choose what you want.

Posted by Fyshh on Thu 2nd Jul, 2009 at 10:41pm no comments

MR SCRUFF STILL LIKES TO KEEP IT UNREAL

I keep reading things that make me feel old. Like the fact that it was a whole decade ago that Mr Scruff released that inimitable opus, “Keep it Unreal”. Inimitable, even by the man himself as I think I would not be alone in saying that the material which followed, while still being worth a looksee, didn’t necessarily reach the heady heights of his second album. And maybe that is why this year has seen the release of a digitally remastered 2CD version of “Keep it Unreal”.

I am always a little cynical about these reissued, remastered marketing ploys, even where everyone’s favourite tea drinker is concerned, but this one comes with six new little beauties, previously unreleased, which are taken from the original recording sessions.

Posted by Fyshh on Wed 1st Jul, 2009 at 6:55pm no comments

MICALL PARKNSUN “ALL 4 HIP HOP” REVIEW

Ooooh, more YNR ish is it? More dopeness from the camp who have already brought us Jyager and “Feeding Time at the Zoo”, this year alone, and hold down a residency at Jazz Cafe? Damn straight it is. This time it’s the turn of everyone’s favourite working class dad, Micall Parknsun, who brings with him his new single, “All 4 Hip Hop” (and some fresh Nikes).

This will be the debut single from his sophomore album, “First Second Time Around”, which is due to drop ’shortly’ according to the PR blurb. The single features two tunes, the title track and another one called, “Still Here”. There are also a couple of remixes thrown in as standard, but unlike some of the pointless rehashes you get these days, these ones actually give a whole different slant to the originals.

Posted by Fyshh on Tue 30th Jun, 2009 at 10:12pm no comments

WIN TICKETS FOR THE DMC UK DJ FINAL 2009!

“For 25 incredible boundary pushing, trend setting, scratched, cut and mixed years, the world’s largest DJ organization, DMC, has been the authority on the DJ battle. The DMC’s annual World DJ Championship competition brings together the world’s brightest DJ talents, vetted by a series of gruelling global heats. By doing so, DMC continues to host one of the most entertaining and jaw dropping shows you will ever witness. This year’s show is no different. In the 25th Anniversary of this prestigious competition, DMC is bigger than ever…”

If you’re a regular on here would’ve noticed us plugging the legendary DMC UK DJ Final on the site a few weeks ago. We now have a pair of tickets up for grabs! If you can answer the following question! Who won the 2008’s DMC World DJ Championship?

- Email your answer and your full name to Jen@Style43.com by Wednesday July 8th, the winner will be notified by email the same day. Good luck! More Info on the night right here!

DMC UK DJ Final & Battle For UK Supremacy
02 Academy Islington, 9th July 7pm – Midnight
www.dmcworld.com

Posted by Jen on Tue 30th Jun, 2009 at 6:22pm no comments

KYZA “SHOTS OF SMIRNOFF” ALBUM REVIEW

“There’s a sweepstake, pon my EP release date” - Kyza knew we were all waiting for him to release something solid, even back then when he dropped that verse on the Itch FM mixtape, one of many sick verses that gained him a lot of respect from heads, both in the crowds at his shows and amongst his fellow hip hop cronies.

He did release an album a couple of years back, “The Experience”, but I didn’t think it was all it could’ve been, given the amount of skills Mr Sayso has on the mic, but now he is back with the much anticipated LP, “Shots of Smirnoff”.

Posted by Fyshh on Sat 27th Jun, 2009 at 11:39pm no comments

Synesthesia

syn·es·the·sia syn·aes·the·sia (sĭn’ĭs-thē’zhə)

A condition in which one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another, as when the hearing of a sound produces the visualization of a color.
A sensation felt in one part of the body as a result of stimulus applied to another, as in referred pain.

The description of one kind of sense impression by using words that normally describe another.http://www.vimeo.com/5297531

Posted by James on Sat 27th Jun, 2009 at 2:14pm comments (1)

PLAID + CLARK + TIM EXILE + LUKE VIBERT LIVE AT KOKO! WIN TICKETS!!

Soundcrash proudly presents a unique, one off insight in to the world of electronic music. They will be showcasing 2 of the real legends from the Warp Records stable, Plaid and Luke Vibert, along with Tim Exile and Clark , making this a true homage to the spiritual home of progression in electronica. And they have invited Grasscut, recent signees to Ninja Tune and purveyors of fine live music to add to the festivities.

This really is a one off special night of live electronic music, with all the artists planning something special. Plaid are performing the first entirely live set since their headline spot at last year’s Big Chill; There will be an exclusive AV set from Tim Exile. Clark is celebrating the launch of his new album ‘Totems Flare’ and is planning some VERY special live guests. Luke Vibert is planning some characteristic laptop trickery and Grasscut have a unique live/laptop set of beautiful glitchy-scapes. P45 warms up the show and with Soundcrash DJs filling the gaps it truly will be a high intensity affair in pure adoration of this genre of music.

Posted by Jen on Fri 26th Jun, 2009 at 2:52pm no comments

CRAFTY SOULS HIT UP LONDON UNDERGROUND

Posted by Jen on Fri 26th Jun, 2009 at 1:27pm no comments

MICHAEL JACKSON HEART ATTACK

LOS ANGELES — Pop star Michael Jackson has been taken to UCLA Medical Center by ambulance suffering from cardiac arrest, fire officials confirm.

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Steve Ruda said paramedics responded to a 911 call at Jackson’s home around 12:26 p.m. He was not breathing when they arrived. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda says.

It’s unclear what he was being treated for or what his current condition may be.

EDIT: I have just received the infomation that the King of Pop has gone to heaven, may he rest in peace
EDIT2: Other sources say he is in a coma, either way, this is fucked up

Posted by JERE on Thu 25th Jun, 2009 at 9:35pm comments (6)

DJ VADIM “U CAN’T LURN IMAGINASHUN” ALBUM REVIEW

Fuck yeah. That’s what I have to say before anything else, because that was the first reaction my ears had when listening to this album. Not literally, like some David Cronenberg shit, but there was definitely some aural joy in effect and it definitely came courtesy of the Russian Percussion.

If you caught the single review I posted a month or two ago, or if you’ve been lurking on MySpace, or even better, if you actually bought the single when it came out, then you’ll already be familiar with three of the tracks from the album - “Hidden Treasure“, “Soldier” and “Saturday“. They are joined by another 15 songs to make up this welcome return to music, by one of the UK’s favourite beatmakers.

Posted by Fyshh on Fri 19th Jun, 2009 at 7:58pm comments (2)

KID KOALA LIVE IN LONDON! WIN TICKETS!!

This is a very special, very rare opportunity to have your self a musical indulgence; Seldom-touring multi-skilled Canadian Kid Koala is coming to London for an exclusive live set this July at the newly reopened Garage in Highbury!

Comic-book writer and artist, comedic-scratch master and more than ‘Your Mom’s Favourite DJ’ this guy breaks boundaries, then smashes whatever is behind them. Since signing to Ninja Tune in ‘96 he has made a name for himself far beyond the clubs, all the way into stadiums touring with the likes of the Beastie Boys, Radiohead and Bjork.

Utilising samples from ‘Charlie Brown’ and old comedy sketches while crafting innovative soundtracks is only half of the Kid Koala package; His 2000 album ‘Carpal Tunnel Syndrome’ on Ninja featured a video game and a 32-page comic drawn by the adolescent-marsupial himself; Shortly after his graphic novel ‘Nufonia must fall’ was released, complete with a soundtrack written and played on the piano by you-know-who.

Posted by Jen on Thu 18th Jun, 2009 at 8:27pm comments (1)

Dez Maarsen 2008/2009

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Dez Maarsen (from Lost BMX, Haarlem, the Netherlands) shows why he is currently the best Dutch rider and why he will be hard competition in Cologne next month. www.lostbmx.com

Posted by JERE on Thu 18th Jun, 2009 at 9:45am no comments

DMC UK DJ FINAL 2009 & BATTLE FOR UK SUPREMACY!

For 25 incredible boundary pushing, trend setting, scratched, cut and mixed years, the world’s largest DJ organization, DMC, has been the authority on the DJ battle. The DMC’s annual World DJ Championship competition brings together the world’s brightest DJ talents, vetted by a series of gruelling global heats. By doing so, DMC continues to host one of the most entertaining and jaw dropping shows you will ever witness. This year’s show is no different. In the 25th Anniversary of this prestigious competition, DMC is bigger than ever…

Kicking off 2009’s UK events, the UK DJ Final and Battle For UK Supremacy takes place at the 02 Academy Islington on Thursday 9th July with the winners going head to head with the best in the world at the World DJ Championships at the Indig02 on September 11th and 12th.

The standards will be set on the night as two previous DMC World Champions collaborate for an amazing dual display of battling in its purest, most ferocious essence as DJ Switch and DJ Shiftee take to the wheels of steel to show how it’s done.

Posted by Jen on Sat 13th Jun, 2009 at 10:32pm no comments

FREE BANKSY HOMECOMING SHOW IN BRISTOL!!

There have been rumours circulating for a while now that one of Bristol’s most notorious sons, Banksy, is planning a massive show somewhere in his hometown. Well last night it was revealed where and when this would go down. The answer - Bristol City Museum (to start with anyway and if the council don’t stick their oar in…) and it all kicks off officially tomorrow.

Posted by Fyshh on Fri 12th Jun, 2009 at 5:24pm comments (3)

WIN TICKETS TO SEE QUESTLOVE AT CARGO!

Posted by Fyshh on Thu 11th Jun, 2009 at 10:19pm no comments

NEMESIS & ARROGANCE ‘DA REAL SHO’ LAUNCH PARTY

Theres always fun things happening down at the Carhartt store, tomorrow night sees the launch party for Nemesis/Arrogance present ‘Da Real Sho’. The night will showcase music from the mixtape with performances from some of those featured, Nemesis & Arrogance, Mr Ti2bs, Jelluzz, F.L.I.P [Supar Novar / Big Ben / Rapper Ragz], Sugar Dzl, Twin Blu Tac, Starry Dayz and Innercircuit.. plus some very very special guests!! All backed by the incredible live hip hop band Lazy Habits! With DJs Form & Charlee Brown. ‘Da Real Show’ mixtape is out now and features: Sincere / Wretch 32 / Faith SFX / Bashy / Mr Drastick / Skinnyman & others, a dope mix that we’re loving over here at Style43

Nemesis & Arrogance present ‘Da Real Sho’ launch party.

@ The Carhartt Outlet store, London, E8 3PA.

June 11th, 6.30-9.30pm.

+ FREE DRINKS COURTESY OF MEANTIME BREWERY!

www.myspace.com/nemandaggs

Posted by Jen on Wed 10th Jun, 2009 at 9:05pm no comments

ASAVIOUR & DJ IQ ‘THE A-LOOP THEORY’

Welcome to The A Loop Theory: the mammoth collaborative project between talents Asaviour & DJ IQ, fusing their undeniable productions skills to create an album of epic proportions. With the pair sharing producing duties, they fluently dabble in an eclectic soundscape rooted in hip-hop but incorporating soul, electronica, rock, jazz, blues, and grime.

Huddersfield born Emcee / Producer Asaviour has single handily cemented himself as one of the most consistent artists within the scene today. Known for his work with JEHST on tracks like ‘People Under The Weather’ & ‘Monotony’, aswell as his own hits like ‘Money in the Bank’, ‘The Homecoming‘, and ‘So Northern’ featuring BRAINTAX from his excellent 2006 debut LP ‘The Borrowed Ladder’.

Posted by Jen on Wed 10th Jun, 2009 at 1:01am no comments

KANYE WEST MAKES G.O.O.D MUSIC!

Kanye West is lining up the first official independent release from his very own G.O.O.D Music label.

The rapper has teamed up with fellow Chicago native and spoken word phenomenon Malik Yusef to release the double album entitled G.O.O.D Morning G.O.O.D Night.

The first single from the project is a real treat! The tracks called Magic Man and features fellow G.O.O.D Music label mates Common & John Legend.

Check it out here.

The album is out now!

Posted by Jen on Wed 10th Jun, 2009 at 12:29am no comments

COP THE NEW CAGE EP FOR FREE

“Gee, thanks MTV!” It’s been a while since I said that. If I ever did say it. Regardless, my point is that MTV went wack where once they were maybe okay. Well at some points at least (see Yo! MTV Raps).

Now though, they’ve finally realised that there is actually music out there that has become popular without their help and so naturally they want a piece. Hence things like Cage’s new EP being given away for free on their uber-cool Subterranean blog (See, it’s like another way to say ‘Underground’. They’re so cutting edge).

Posted by Fyshh on Wed 3rd Jun, 2009 at 7:15pm comments (1)

AGAINST ME! and FAT reunited at last!

We are pleased to announce that on July 7th, 2009, Fat Wreck Chords will be releasing The Original Cowboy by Against Me!.

These predominantly never-before-heard demos were recorded at Goldentone Studio in Gainesville, FL with Rob McGregor on July 15th, 2003. The session was scheduled prior to Against Me!’s trip to Memphis’ Ardent Studios where As The Eternal Cowboy was recorded (the band’s first release with Fat).

Posted by Jen on Wed 27th May, 2009 at 11:49pm no comments