thegoodvibez#021

thegoodvibez#021

Well this is my last post for 2009, I just blasted my blog today with 3 posts and my 2009 in music is ready to be downloaded. It was a very interesting year musically, the indie movement is at an all time high and I also notice that the electro sound is becoming very commercial however good music will always be good music no matter what trend is going on.

Let's jump to my favorite tracks since this is a favorite of 09 I'll pick 5 instead of my usual 3. The opening track The Music Scene by Blockhead is a nice instrumental groove on the jazz tip, I was happy when I found out the Blockhead had a new album out being a fan and all even though it's not his strongest release it's still a solid effort. Then I'll go with Quicksand (Boy 8-Bit Remix) by La Roux and this track's been playing in clubs for a while I cannot deny how effective this track is, it's catchy, dancy but most of all damn good. Now Fading In & Out (Kid Cudi x DJ Class Mash-Up) by The Kickdrums is the perfect example that hip hop still has a few words to say and these words are not about rims, guns and pimpslappin'. Humdrum Town by Theophilus London was my discovery of the year is just straight up fresh and new, mixing electro and hip hop and give it an indie feel and you got a kick ass concept, I just love that song. Sweet Sixteen by Think About Life, this Montreal based band is outstanding I cannot really describe the music it's an amalgamation of so many musical styles (Indie Rock mixed with Electro and Hip Hop) one thing I can say for sure is this track is amazing and I can't wait to hear more from them. Well I said 5 but my favorite album of 2009 is with no doubt Phoenix's Wolfgang Amadeus it's dancy, retro rock the melodies are sweet, the lyrics poetic it's just a gem of an album. as I was writing this post I realised the Lust for Life by Girls needs a shout as well and last but not least (I promise) I Karen O & The Kids with All Is Love from the Where The Wild Things Are Soundtrack (my 2nd favorite album of 2009).

thegoodvibez#021 track list

1-The Music Scene / Blockhead
2-Spring (Air France Remix) / Saint Etienne
3-Pon De Floor [Explicit] / Major Lazer (Switch & Diplo)
4-Positif (Original Mix) / Mr Oizo
5-Quicksand (Boy 8-Bit Remix) / La Roux
6-Your Disco Song / Vitalic
7-Tonight / The Juan MacLean
8-Fading In & Out (Kid Cudi x DJ Class Mash-Up) by The Kickdrums / Kid Cudi
9-Weirdo (9th WONDER REMIX ft. E Jon) / Hollyweerd
10-Humdrum Town (Bonus Track) / Theophilus London
11-Sweet Sixteen / Think About Life
12-Deadbeat Summer / Neon Indian
13-Sing Sang Sung / Air
14-Skeleton Boy (Air France Remix) / Friendly Fires
15-Fences (25 Hrs a Day RMX) (REMIX VERSION) / Phoenix
16-8th Wonder / Gossip
17-Lust For Life / Girls
18-All Is Love / Karen O And The Kids

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I said it, I meant it and I’m here to represent it.
Peace & I’m out

GV’z

Battalion Armour x Apple Juice Kid – Beautiful Warriors 2 (Louis Armstrong Remixed)

Earlier this year, The Apple juice Kid dropped Miles Davis remixed, it was a great project and I still listen to it regularly. I taught I was dreaming but nope another Apple Juice kid project (this DJ/Producer/Drummer) is going for the gold with Louis Armstrong Remixed. The concept is very simple take 11 old L. Armstrong songs and update them. Some have a hip hop feel, others are more electronic well in this day of mashing up styles who cares right ? The question remains is it any good ? You bet'cha it's damn good. Now I have to tell you that I still prefer Miles Remixed but the Armstrong Remixed is a breeze to listen to specially around the Holiday no one can hate on an updated version of Wonderful World.

This is something you can sit back, relax and enjoy with you girl, your family even you Grandfather is going to enjoy this one. This project just makes me wonder what is the Apple juice Kid is going to tackle afterwards ? how about some remixed Coltrane now that would be a trip.created by

Enjoy!

GVz






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thegoodvibez#020

thegoodvibez#020

I wasn't gonna let my hip hop heads out to dry, I didn't post much in 09 ans I was more in the Indie and electro vibe but I wasn't about to forget my first love so here it is, something to get down to during the holidays.

I'm gonna jump to my favorite tracks right away, Auditiorium Ft. Slick Rick by Mos Def is a solid track with Madlib on production and I just remember having a good time on a certain Saturday afternoon with two of my friends and we we're just humming the melody on and on so this one goes out to Double U & T. Nebulosa by DJ Cam Quartet, Cam's been out there since the 90's putting out amazing instrumental (mostly) albums. He stirs hip hop and jazz and serves you up with a delectable musical cocktail. Diggin' was one of my favorite albums of 2009 i know you gonna dig this one. It's also interesting to see how hip hop is treated overseas, The Key by Speech Debelle is an example this Londoner just rips the mic on a jazzy beat and the potent English accent just gives it more personality.

I notices two more followers on the blog, thanks a lot it's much appreciated. I still got a few tricks up my sleeve before the year ends on this note I hope you will enjoy this hip hop mix that I've cooked for all y'all.

thegoodvibez#020 track list

1-Wonka Beat 1 / Damu The Fudgemunk
2-Less (Part 1 & 2) / DJ Vadim, Jabee & Emcee Hype
3-Protagonists / Felt (Slug & Murs)
4-Auditiorium Ft. Slick Rick / Mos Def
5-Oakland / Raashan Ahmad
6-What We Live / Nicolay and Kay
7-Alive & Vibrant / Nero
8-Stakes Is High Part 1 (U-N-I) / Mick Boogie & Terry Urban
9-It Is What It Is Featuring Naledge / Dela
10-Nebulosa / DJ Cam Quartet
11-Magic Man / Kayne West & Malik Yusef feat. Common & John Legend
12-The Key / Speech Debelle
13-Zone To Da Night Life (ft. Median) / Jr And Ph7
14-The Grind / People Under The Stairs
15-Get Away ft. Little Brother (Prod. By Nel Sentimentum) / Buggs Da Rocka
16-Jacques Cousteau / Kooley High
17-Request / Q-Tip
18-Yikes Ft. Doom / Scienz Of Life
19-Stella Kuen / Buck 65

I said it, I meant it and I’m here to represent it.
Peace & I’m out.

GV'z

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thegoodvibez#019

Thegoodvibez#019

I’m gonna jump right to my favorite tracks, Walking On A Dream by Empire of the Sun now that track sounds like David Bowie and Prince I’m just loving that 80’s vibe. Then we have Population Control (Ruckazoid! Megawave Remix) by Exile, now I know it’s an Exile track but Ruckazoid! Is a DJ / Producer that you have to check out, that heavy synth sound is amazing last but not least we have Hidaway by Karen O And The Kids from the Where The Wild Things Are soundtrack. Karen O, the lead signer for the New York based band The Yeah Yeah Yeahs is a sweet indie track that I know you gonna dig.

Thegoodvibez#019 track list

1-Shadows by Au Revoir Simone
2-Walking On A Dream by Empire of the Sun
3-Paris (featuring Au Revoir Simone) (Aeroplane Remix) by Friendly Fires
4-One Day by The Juan MacLean
5-Population Control (Ruckazoid! Megawave Remix) by Exile
6-Pump My Pumps by Dan Black
7-Let's Reggae All Night by Cansei de Ser Sexy
8-Losing Myself by The Brazilian Girls
9-Might Like You Better by Amanda Blank
10-Roxanne (Remix feat. The Knux) by Gerald Walker
11-Major Tom by Shiny Toy Guns
12-Love Long Distance by The Gossip
13-Lay it Down by Peter Bjorn and John
14-Things Work Out by The Kickdrums
15-Hidaway by Karen O And The Kids

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I said it, I meant it and I’m here to represent it.
Peace & I’m out

GV’z