Following his two hit singles 'Let The Sunshine' & 'Earthquake', and with 'Last Time' also set to take the chart by storm, Labrinth has now released an interactive sampler for his album. 'Electronic Earth' will be released April 2nd; the Emeli Sandé-featuring track sounds amazing. Pre-order HERE.
NaSir Jones took to his Twitter yesterday to announce that his highly anticipated tenth studio album is completed, putting the ball in Def Jam's court and hopefully meaning we will hear it sometime this year. The news that tentatively titled 'Life Is Good' is ready to be released is music to every Hip-Hop fans ears, and will be his first solo LP since the controversial 'Untitled' in 2008 - if 'Nasty' and his recent features are anything to go by, then this is going to special. Nasty, kid.
Ed Sheeran has today toppled Adele's 21 to return to the top of the official album chart this week with his triple platinum debut release +, after climbing one place to the summit. '+' became the fastest selling digital debut album in chart history when it was released in September 2011, and became one of the biggest selling albums of 2011. The album has amassed unit sales of nearly 881,000 since release.
After following Maverick Sabre closely for the past two years, it's safe to say I'm been rather excited to hear his debut album, which is set to be released on February 6th 2012. Well, now we are one step closer to the release of that album with this sampler that Maverick uploaded to his YouTube channel earlier today. From what I've heard, it reminds me of Plan B's sophmore album (The Defamation of Strickland Banks) but with a lot more soul and heart, which can only be a good thing. Actually can't wait for this.
Elliot Gleave, better known as Example, will be taking a step back from the limelight for a moment and becoming a temporary employee at Oxford Street's HMV store on Monday 5th September. Example will be at the store from 5pm and will be serving customers and offering them advice on purchases. Fans will be in for another treat as he will be signing copies of his new album, Playing In The Shadows, which is released on the same day - free poster for everyone too. Listen to a preview of the album HERE.
WHAT: Example working behind the counter @ HMV WHEN: Monday 5th September 2011 - 5pm WHERE: HMV London, 150 Oxford Street, W1
Earlier this afternoon, Example took his brand new YouTube page and let go of this mini-mix for the highly anticipated third album, which will be available to buy on September 4th. The album will feature the #1 hit CTWYKM and the new single Stay Awake, along with tracks produced by many of the biggest names in Dance music right now (see full production credits HERE). I won't be listening to it, because I need to listen to albums as a whole, but you can hear below. You can pre-order the deluxe copy on iTunes NOW!
Posted their new video earlier, and here is the information on the upcoming album, No More Idols. Check the tracklist out after the jump - it’s madness. January 31st is the date you need in your diaries for this one.
1. No Problem 2. Fire In Your Eyes (Feat. Maverick Sabre) 3. Let You Go (Feat. Mali) 4. Blind Faith (Feat. Liam Bailey) 5. Fool Yourself (Feat. Plan B) 6. Hypest Hype (Feat. Tempa T) 7. Hitz (Feat. Tinie Tempah) 8. Heavy (Feat. Dizzee Rascal) 9. Brixton Briefcase (Feat. Cee-Lo Green) 10. Hocus Pocus 11. Flashing Lights (Feat. Sub Focus) 12. Embrace (Feat. White Lies) 13. Time (Feat. Delilah & Plan B) 14. Midnight Caller (Feat. Clare Maguire) 15. End Credits (Feat. Plan B)
New cover and tracklisting for The Foreign Exchange’s new album, Authenticity, which will be out on October 12th.
“I think every band reaches that point when they come into their own and find a sound that is distinctively theirs. The title refers to me and Nic’s journey to find our own unique space within this vast musical landscape. The biggest challenge as a musician is to find that ‘thing’ that makes you who you are. But I think we’re getting there, and we’re finding our way more and more with each record.”
1. The Last Fall 2. Authenticity 3. Eyes To The Sky 4. All Roads 5. Fight For Love 6. Maybe She’ll Dream Of Me 7. Don’t Wait (Feat. Darien Brockington)T 8. Make Me A Fool (Feat. Jesse Boykins III & Median) 9. Everything Must Go 10. Laughing At Your Plans (Feat. Chantae Cann) 11. This City Ain’t The Same Without You (Feat. YahZarah)
Posted a track from this a few weeks ago. Well, now the album has finally come out and I am pleased to say it is one of the most enjoyable listens of 2010. Uplifting and enjoyable Music from start to finish. Here’s my favourite track from the album - ‘Panther Sneer’ featuring the brilliant Double yellow.
Tie Breakers encompasses elements of nu-jazz, funk, hip-hop and electronica. Imagine the wild offspring of the more recent Mr Scruff material and the infectious horn and rhythm stylings of Quantic - then you’d be getting closer. But, comparisons aside, the UK’s Diesler (AKA: Jonathan Radford) has managed to strike a golden balance between amazing instrumentation and dancefloor rhythms. Incredibly well constructed tracks that would be just at home on your headphones as they would in a club.
With a blend of instrumental and accompanied tracks, Tie Breakers features vocal contributions from Laura Vane (The Streets, MJ Cole, Laura Vane & The Vipertones), Double Yellow, Stee Downes (Sonar Kollectiv), Linda Bloemhard (Kraak & Smaak, The Jazzinvaders) and Stockholm’s Carloline Ekstrom.
Tracklisting:
01. Samba Magic (feat. Laura Vane) 02. Panther Sneer (feat. Double Yellow) 03. Deepest Cuba 04. South Side Morning (feat. Stee Downes) 05. Zebra Boogie (feat. Linda Bloemhard) 06. Pick Pocket (feat. Laura Vane) 07. Buzzin 08. Back to My Old Tricks (feat. Linda Bloemhard) 09. Chillin’ (feat. Caroline Ekström) 10. Change/Trust (feat. Stee Downes)
At the moment you can grab a FREEdownload of the incredible track, Deepest Cuba, as a little taster from the album!
You can also stream the entire album via Diesler’s Soundcloud page.
The single, Samba Magic, is due out later in the year which will include a heavy duty remix by one of London’s hottest producers of 2010; Warrior One, so be sure to look out for that.