Beatlife Top 8 of 2008
I don’t usually do year-end lists, but this year I decided to go full force and not only do my own, but gather a few from some esteemed musical colleagues which will be posted separately. Beatlife Top 8 of 2008 (in no particular order) Little Dragon – Little Dragon I said no particular order, but...
Jazzanova – Ben Westbeech – I Can See – Video
This is one of the best tracks (IMHO) from Jazzanova’s recent release Of All The Things. Maybe I’m biased cos I also happen to love Ben Westbeech. In any case the song is lovely and the video provides suitable eye candy: And here’s a bonus for ya. Ben’s recent mixtape featuing lots of electro-y, break-y...
The Angel – Kidulthood Opening Theme Remix
Kidulthood is a cult classic movie in the UK, detailing in gritty fashion the lives of London’s teenaged yoof. Drugs, sex, violence and paryting are the order of the day, delivered in a stylized and powerful way by BIFA Award winning director, Menhaj Huda.The movie just got its Stateside release on DVD and in celebration,...
Strictly Social Vol 2 DJ Mix
Strictly Social brings you LA’s only night of truly eclectic and progressive live soul music. In case you happen not to live in LA, the Strictly Social mix series brings you a little taste of what the night offers. Volume 2 comes courtesy of DJ Myxzlplix. Check the tracklist below, then stream or download. Track...
Jazzanova – Of All The Things
The wonderful Jazzanova are set to release a new album on October 21st – Of All The Things on Verve. It’s set to be a hot one, featuring collaborations with Phonte, Ben Westbeech and more. Check the tracklist below. Props to Soulbounce’s Butta who was amongst the first to get the word about this on...
Reckoner Remixes – Flying Lotus, Diplo
Radiohead have been running a user-generated-remixathon over at radioheadremix.com. Some top-notch folks have been getting on board so I wanted to share a couple of the good ‘uns with you. First up, Flying Lotus‘ ethereal workin’ over: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download HERE Diplo also tossed his hat in the ring with...
LMFAO – Kanye West – Love Lockdown Remix
So I think this autotune thingamabob madness that’s going on is for the birds and am sad that Kanye has jumped on that bandwagon with such gusto. Producers just need to stop with it already. Please. And why is Kanye “singing” like his jaw is still wired shut? Young man needs to enunciate. But having...
Emerging Artist: Zach Lipkins
So it’s not unusual that I get emails from artists wanting some shine on the blog. It is considerably more unusual that they turn out to be really, really good! But this is the case with one Zach Lipkins who hit me up recently. He describes his music as Electroacoustic / Trip Hop which does...
I'm Lucy Beer and I run this here blog. I like soul, hip-hop and electronic music, and anything that blurs those lines. You can reach me at: music[AT]beatlife.net - please don't attach MP3 files - provide links to download or listen to them. Also, if you're a rapper and your name is 'Lil something, it's probably not a good fit for this blog ;)
