"MmmHmm"

 I have to admit after having the highest expectations of this album when it dropped back in April, like most of my peers I was rather dissappointed. Sadly, the CD has been left to gather dust in the bottom of a shoebox which I used to move out of my Uni' house (i'm not sure if it's even still there!).

Seeing a video like this has made me realise I should probably go back and give 'Flylo' a second chance. This song is beautiful and trust me, the video will make anyone tempted to experiment with DMT. 

Nicccceeeeeeee.

Flying Lotus in MmmHmm, featuring Thundercat. Directed by Special Problems. Commissioned by Warp Films. Track taken from the album 'Cosmogramma', out now.

Catch Flying lotus in action at Bestival this year! After all, he is considered to be one of the happiest DJs on the planet. I'll take my chances. Free Hugs.

Mahni - Second..

Winchester's future 2-step producer Mahni lays down yet another passionate, synth-driven dancefloor filler. This arrived in my inbox with a claim that he skipped dinner to make this, so it would appear that hunger proves interesting results. Either way, dedication (let's just hope you weren't missing out on any potato waffles, Mahn). No, but seriously, if you're anything like me then this track will have you skipping up-and-down the kitchen with your head in your hands. We are given a dense medley of 'vacuumed' synths and '2010' strings accompanied by MILITANT kick to pick you up! All of which, finished with some signature clicks and crisp snares. Again, I will say this fits correctly with fans of movers like Joy Orbison or Xxxy. It certainly has the potential to be timelessly uplifting!

Second by Mahni

mrmr & martial+

If you're lucky enough to be in Reading town this evening. mrmr alongside myself might well be spinning another eclectic session of cultured flavours at the Oakford Social Club (opposite the train station). It's a tuesday night, following a bank holiday, so don't expect to hear too many rewinds. But no doubt, we'll keep the cleaner & bar staff on their tippy-toes once more! Expect your extra variety meal; Jamaican meets Thai/Scandanavian cocktail inside the ride!

Pictures that grab me this week..

Oil spillage, Gulf of Mexico (not so 'nice').

83-year-old man claims that he has survived without food or water for 70 years! Blessed by Goddess when he was 8? Let's keep an eye on this rascal.

'Unfortunate' looking man taken from a spooky album of Birmingham Pub ASBOs 1904 (source: skynews Be sure to check that one out, there are some vagabonds pon' dere..)

I don't know what it is, but there is something about seeing pictures of Carl play which says: 'Nice'. From 'Shake it!' @ a Warehouse in London this month (custom built Vestax mixer ^_^, Pow)

And finally..... Mr. Brown feeling like a right watermelon after 'bigot' slur. Really hoping someone will make a reference to this on this evening's debate.

Keep...

Keep Shoes

If you're keen on your hybrids like me then this company should have already caught your eye. Originally from L.A, these shoes have been getting great press support from TimeOut Magazine; voted 22nd in their '100 best spring shoes for men' list. As of yet, I haven't seen them stocked widely in the UK (even in size?, which is usually the premiere shoe seller). However WeSC on Carnaby Street stock a limited selection, where I picked up my pair of 'Bentens' (pictured above). If you can afford the postage, then Keep's own website offer a tempting offer on two pairs. I picked up my pair for about 50-60squid some months ago but, all of WeSC's stock are on sale. They were there the other day for £32!

The best part is most of their bird's shoes turn out to be unisex (or close to), so take your pick without the embaressment .

A very good wear; I put a good Techno-stomp into them on NYE and they're still dancing months later..

Nice..

I'm a hustler...

On a more tongue & cheek tip, Tanka posted this jokes refix up yesterday. It's like waking up and skipping to work pon a 4x4 riddim. If you're feeling a bit low, launch this on your system and see how quickly you're doing backflips down your corridor. Trigger fingers an' all.

Tanka - Hustler Bustler Baby

Non est factum..

As much as I hate using terms like: 'funky' to describe tracks which have emerged from 09's boom of the afro-house/tribal/2 step hybrid type ish. This militant, synthed-out 'funk'-step cut from Winchhomeboy Mahni falls right into place amidst a culture of really decent housey music at the moment. 'Factum' definately would find itself mid-set; each bar greatly more progressive than the next until we're rewarded with a gully 2nd drop which reminds us why we should be listening to tracks right the way through (penalties for impatience Djs). If any of you have been following the fine work of such producers as Martyn, Joy Orbison, Floating Points & xxxy, you should see the potential in Mahni.

Factum by Mahni