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D/L: Omar – “Feeling You” (Henrick Schwarz Remix) [Z-Sonic Moombahrub]

Chris Mills — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:00:37 +0000

Z-Sonic‘s latest moombahton spice-up comes courtesy of the Henrick Schwarz remix of “Feeling You” by Omar. We can dig this, and Sonic’s more funky, less acidic tracks as of late in general. With Westport hosting Gusto Lounge, The Union and Riot Room (all dance-friendly venues) among others, I’m super anxious for summer to arrive as I just stepped back to my desk from a windy, chilly cigarette break. Until the warmth sustains, check for Z-Sonic every other Tuesday at the Newsroom in Midtown for “Downlow”, February 17th at Record Bar with the Phantastics and March 16th at the Uptown Theater for a New Humanity show wherein Sonic will be tagging with NMEZEE. Get the featured download below…

D/L: Afrojack – “Take Over Control” (ft. Eva Simons) [thePhantom Funky Disco Rephix]

Chris Mills — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:32:16 +0000

Kansas City-based producer (among other things), Phantom, is urging listeners and DJs to grab this one while it’s hot before he disables the download allowance later tonight. For his latest uptempo effort, Afrojack’s “Take Over Control” gets taken down a notch. We can see why Phantom chose this track to remix. The vocals sound right up his alley, and you’ll agree if you got your hands on his Fountain of Youth album from last summer. Furthermore, this sounds like something U-Tern would throw in one of his own DJ sets. But as with most of Phantom’s house music excursions, I could use a longer, DJ friendly intro, if I had to nitpick. Get Phantom’s latest just below…

The 54th Grammy Awards Set To Showcase EDM Segment [02.12.12 on CBS]

Chris Mills — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:27 +0000

The 54th annual Grammy Awards coming up this Sunday, to be hosted by LL Cool J, will now include a special electronica/dance segment performance featuring Lil’ Wayne, Deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta, and Chris Brown. I’m not necessarily sure what Weezy, Breezy and the Foo Fighters have to do with “electronica”, but this year’s Grammy’s should be quite interesting if you’re into that “techno bullshit”. ?uestlove (of The Roots) is also reported to be presenting an award, just an FYI. The Grammy’s will air on CBS this upcoming Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Central.

Young Devi Is Back…

Chris Mills — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:38:38 +0000

50s representative, Young Devi (aka Deviossi), is back. After laying down some memorable verses on his own mixtapes and more than a couple belonging to Ron Ron, Devi’s latest official video shot by Brainiak has 20,000+ views in just about thirty days. On this one, accompanied by KC crooner Boy Big on the chorus, he addresses chattering in the streets, and why it’s “grapes to a Ape”. Watch out for his “Get Rich Or Kill Tryin” release featuring this “I’m Not Fuck’d Up About It” track, which will hopefully be out soon.

RECOMMENDED: The Skeptics – “1990Now Mixtape” [Mixed by Johnny Quest]

Chris Mills — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:04:23 +0000

Topeka, KS-based hip hop group, The Skeptics, have only been active for about a year-and-a-half. But they nearly sold out their show at the Jackpot in Lawrence just a couple of weeks ago, according to Lawrencian, Johnny Quest. This is not a small feat, especially when considering these dudes are all quite young and much of the crowd made the trip from Topeka to support their hometown homies. Based off this information, I’ve come to the conclusion that these dudes just might be one of the hotter rap groups coming out of Top-City in 2012. This new mixtape, 1990Now, is absolutely fantastic, borrowing some of the hottest beats from the 90′s era of hip hop with the four MCs spitting their own wise-beyond-their-years verse and chorus covers accompanied by Johnny Quest’s precise mixing and turntablism on front street. When it comes to mixtapes and you have to sincerely ask yourself if it’s the DJ skills or the lyrical content that is so damn good, that’s when you know you have some really, really good hip hop on your hands. Featured 90s instrumentals on this project include Rakim’s “Guess Who’s Back” and Ice Cube’s “Friday” beats among other classics. I can’t reiterate enough how well Quest exectued this mixtape. Props to all parties involved. Hopefully we’ll be able to land an interview with these cats soon. If ya don’t know, now ya know…

Wild Weekend Videos: Roy Hargrove @ Foundation, Ces @ Record Bar, Mizzou/KU @ Buffalo Wild Wings

Chris Mills — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:49:29 +0000

Grammy-noted jazz composer and producer Roy Hargrove swung through the Foundation on Friday night, which turned out to be a pretty wild night in Kansas City with a lot of events going down. I first went to see Matty G at the Midland Theater downtown, and his minimal, sub-bass, West Coast-referred dubstep beats had my eyelashes vibrating at more than a couple of times throughout his set, which started rather early on the main stage. I didn’t get to stick around for Caspa because I had to be on my way to Record Bar for the Ces Cru signing party…

…where Ces tore the house down in addition to JL of B.Hood and the Phantastics. Even local band Mr. History had heads nodding to their latest Radiohead cover, which was a pleasant surprise. It was by far the most packed hip hop show I’ve seen at a medium-sized venue in Westport in quite a long time. Tons of Ces fans, both new and old, turned out and caused Record Bar to nearly hit capacity. From there, I headed over to Firefly in Westport for some house music goodness with Pat Nice and LC. I was rather taken aback at how thin the crowd was there, but I guess when the upper echelon of the establishment is accused of running their venue on racist terms, that’s to be expected. It was always a diverse crowd at Firefly, but this past Friday there was virtually no crowd to mingle with whatsoever.

Saturday saw me going to Buffalo Wild Wings in Lee’s Summit (don’t judge me) with some brothers from other mothers to watch the MU/KU basketball game. As you’ll note in this video, it got a little wild in there as well after a KU fan and MU fan got into a bit of an altercation after Mizzou sealed the deal.

All-in-all, these past couple of weeks have been a lot of fun and I look forward to a looming spring concert/show bonanza. I feel good things for Kansas City right now. PEACE.

TONIGHT: Ces Cru Signing Party @ Record Bar

Chris Mills — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:43:12 +0000

Have the days of seeing Ces Cru for five measly bones been completely washed away? Quite possibly. Strange Music’s latest addition, the two headed, KC-based, lyrical giant known as Ces Cru are rocking out at Record Bar in Westport once again for their Strange Music signing party tonight. Mr. History, JL of B.Hood and the Phantastics will be coming along for the ride and “special guests” will be in the building. Ces Cru’s live show has grown into something of Midtown legend over the past several years, culminating in an aforementioned deal with Tech N9ne’s Strange Music label just a few weeks ago. Tonight, you’ll be shelling out ten bucks at the door to bear witness to their high-energy show (and hopefully some brand new material). But let’s face it – they’re worth it. I’d need a lot more fingers to be able to count how many times I’ve seen Ces live, and each show seemingly gets better and better. With their fan base practically doubling over the past couple of months, a new legion of Ces fans will arise and hopefully take similar note. The way the facebook event page is looking, Record Bar might hit capacity tonight. Congrats once again to Godemis and Ubiquitous. RSVP HERE.

NEW: Nina Sky – “Day Dreaming” [FREE D/L]

Chris Mills — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:28:20 +0000

The two NYC-based, singing sisters known as Nina Sky, of Major Lazer (“Keep It Goin Louder”) and Alchemist (“Hold You Down”) collab fame among others, have a new album coming out in July titled “Nicole & Natalie”. Embedded here is the player for the latest freebie single from that album, “Day Dreaming”, which just came across my e-mail inbox.

Here is what looks like their last EP they released in August of 2010.

THE OTHER SIDE by NINA SKY

Demencha Interview/Podcast: Matty G [Dub Police]

Chris Mills — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:56:03 +0000

This is an interview we did over the phone with Northern California-based dubstep producer and DJ, Matty G, last month. Be sure to check him out live at the Midland Theater in downtown KCMO with Caspa and more on Friday, February 3rd.

p.s. The first person who listens to this podcast in its entirety and can spot the whining dog in the background will win a drink on me next time we see you in KC. Haha!

BluntRap Album Release Show w/ Phantom, Les Paul, J Boozer @ Riot Room [02.04.12]

Chris Mills — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:40:33 +0000

Come celebrate the creation of BluntRap‘s new album, “Thunderalbum9million”, this Saturday at Riot Room in Westport. Accompanying the smoked-out live rap band are Phantom (KC), Les Paul (KC) and J Boozer (STL). Hit up THIS GUY for $5 presales. They might want to bring a dousing helicopter over Riot on Saturday (joking).