Happy international R. Kelly Day

Dunno, why it is today, but Facebook says so.



Man, can't even begin to describe all the things R. Kelly means to me. I actually got to review his latest album - which has been sort of a lifelong dream -, shame it was a bit of lame effort. We all know how bat shit amazing some of his songs are, and we all know about the "age ain't nuttin but a number" suspicions and accusations.

Here's three good ways to celebrate the day:

1. Listen to these two mixtapes of his songs by Vic Crezée: The first one. The second. Both of them are made just the way mixtapes should be made: good selection, great mixing, funny sound clips in between.

2. Read Mountain Goats' John Darnielle's 100 reasons why Ignition remix is "so damned great". Possibly while listening to Ignition remix on repeat.



3. Cop the old Real Talk bmore edit here. How dope can a very simple edit be, kudos to F*skars.

- Peffis

5 downloadable freebies + Mixcloud opening

Ah, the sweet smell of FREE music. Now that's something we can all bond upon. Anyways, don't want to get into talking about what freely downloadable music does to listening experience or the value of music.

Here are my five picks from the vast internets. They are all 320 kbps or over, so you can blast them in your gigs (if you're a dj). Wouldn't play anything less, I get really annoyed if I hear distortion on files played. And yeah, they all went to distribution because their authors wanted.

Wizardz - Boogie Slyde (BlackLodge Synth Refix)
Nice and funky 80's jam with dope rhythms and bass. Lovingly refixed by BlackLodge who you should follow on Soundcloud for more goodness. BPM: 115.

Rodion + GoldenBug: Washing Machine (Bottin's Spin Cycle Edit)
Our favorite Venice dj is back with a rolling edit. I didn't like this at first, but then I got into the LOOP and DISCOvered it. Would guess this works well on a dance floor. Also BPM: 115

Maxwell - Bad Habits (Dave Nada Club mix)
This one's an older one. I guess bmore sounds are a bit year 2009, but this one still retains it's coolness. It's basically a slow jam, really stylistically spiced up for the dance floor. BPM: 128.

Shine 2009 - New Rules (Remix)
Not shamed to admit that I think Shine 2009 are the best new band around. They released this new remix a while back, it takes the sun-and-wind-like original to more danceable tempo and feel. BPM: 119.

Tahiti 80 - Darlin' (John Talabot's Oscuro Baile Remix)
John Talabot is one hell of a promising dj/producer from Barcelona. I really dig his way of doing these heavy, rhythmic songs that really aren't that fast. Check this interview with him for more insights. I have no idea about the original, but this remix is a winner. BPM: 114.

And yeah, in other news: I've put all the interviews I did with my Diskonservatorio show in Mixcloud. I also uploaded my old solo mix there since Soundcloud ran out of time.

Cheers,
- Peffis

Bounce Camp

This dude shouldn't really need any promo bumping, but people seem to sleep on him. Mr. Bounce Camp aka Sampo Hänninen was responsible for one of the biggest tunes of the year before last year (what, is that yesteryear?) - Big Dancing. Still, I haven't seen too many dj's feature these two killers:



Love the vocals. Dude has a good sense of style and humor.



Umm, maybe this didn't come out at all.

Good Beat should drop soon, with plenty of remixes. I got the promo version a while back, so it shouldn't be too long.

- P-Funk