Charlie Hunter
“Gentlemen, I Neglected To Inform You You Will Not Be Getting Paid”
reapandsow, Inc. Genre: Jazz : Jazz+Funk UPC: 188450123309 Territories: World Release Date: 01.12.10
Charlie Hunter’s latest recording effort features the jaw-dropping guitarist alongside drummer Eric Kalb (Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, John Scofield) and a new horn section including trombonist Curtis Fowlkes (Jazz Passengers, Bill Frisell) and trumpeter Eric Biondo (Antibalas, TV On The Radio).
Oh No Ono
“Eggs”
Friendly Fire Recordings Genre: Indie : Alternative UPC: 844185040457 Territories: Americas Release Date: 01.12.10
Oh No Ono is an experimental pop quintet from the tiny Danish town of Aalborg. Their music, intricate and otherworldly, defies conventions and expectations. The ten dense, hypertextured sour-sweet-sad opuses found on Eggs, are truly breathtaking to behold; the band creates bewitching pop symphonies that unfold themselves more with each successive listen.
Valery Gergiev, LSO “Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet”
LSO Live Genre: Classical : Orchestral UPC: 822231118220 Territories: World Release Date: 01.12.10
LSO Live celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2010. The label’s first release of the year features Prokofiev’s spectacular score for the ballet Romeo & Juliet masterfully conducted by Valery Gergiev.
Kitaro
“Grammy Nominated”
Domo Records Genre: New Age : World UPC: 794017310626 Territories: World Release Date: 01.12.10
The name says it all on this collection from the one and only Kitaro. The record is 13 tracks in all and features a track from each of the Grammy Nominated albums throughout Kitaro’s career.
Los Campesinos!
“Romance Is Boring”
Arts & Crafts Genre: Indie : Alternative UPC: 827590500020 Territories: US, Canada Release Date: 01.26.10
If you come to Romance Is Boring with too many preconceptions about Los Campesinos!, please leave them at the door: this album may not be what you expect. Produced by John Goodmanson (Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, Wu-Tang Clan), it’s a record that’s bigger, deeper, more complex and more direct than anything Los Campesinos! has recorded to date.
Salvador Santana
“Keyboard City”
Quannum Projects Genre: Rock : Funk UPC: 804879211020 Territories: World Release Date: 02.02.10
Keyboard City marks Salvador’s departure into solo territory but features a collaboration with studio wizard Money Mark (Beastie Boys) and for the first in a series of remixes, GZA of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, rallied support around the album by featuring himself on remix of the title track Keyboard City.
Statik Selektah 100 Proof (The Hangover)
Brick Records Genre: Hip-Hop : Rap UPC: 765481009835 Territory: World Release Date: 02.02.10
Mixtapes and mixshow radio programs from New York City to Los Angeles to Germany are already playing the lead singles, “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Critically Acclaimed.” Stat has an uncanny knack to enlist veteran legends and the freshest new talents; LA to NC, Philly to Detroit, NYC to Boston, they all line up to flex over his now signature production.
Silver Mt. Zion
“Kollaps Tradixionales”
Constellation Genre: Avantgarde : Rock UPC: 666561006327 Territories: World Release Date: 02.08.10
Silver Mt. Zion returns with its sixth full-length recording and continues to forge bold new ground in its search for a unique hybrid of punk, blues, psych, folk and modern orchestral idioms.
Artist: Statik Selektah Title: The Pre-Game – EP Label: Brick Records Genre: Hip-Hop : Rap UPC: 765481880816 Territory: World Release Date: 12.15.09
Statik Selektah is back at it with his new lead-up EP The Pre-Game EP. Following the successful release of the single “Critically Acclaimed” Statik is building serious buzz for his upcoming LP 100 Proof (The Hangover) due out Feb. 2nd, 2010 on Brick Records. The Pre-Game EP is already selling well putting it at #28 on iTunes’ Hip Hop album charts. Featuring Statik’s signature style and some of the best emcees in the game The Pre-Game EP is just a taste of what we can expect from the full-length. With guest appearances on the upcoming LP from Talib Kweli, Wale, Bun B, Kool G Rap, Styles P, Freeway, Royce da 5’9″, Souls Of Mischief and many more you won’t wanna miss this one!
Artist: Statik Selektah Title: Critically Acclaimed b/w The Thrill Is Gone Label: Brick Records Genre: Hip-Hop : Rap Release Date: 9/8/09 UPC: 765481880717 Territory: World
Despite what Nas said hip hop is definitely not dead in NYC. Showoff Records founder/CEO Statik Selectah is making sure of that. A one man force of nature Statik is quickly establishing himself as one of the best DJ/Producers in the game. His style is reminiscent of many of the 90′s era greats that he cites as inspiration. With two critically acclaimed LPs to his credit and uncountable other tracks and mixtapes Statik may soon rival Lil’ Wayne’s productivity. “Critically Acclaimed” is the lead single of his upcoming third LP 100 Proof. Featuring Lil Fame, Saigon and Sean Price it’s clear Statik is more than just another underground beat maker. The release has 2 b-sides including “The Thrill Is Gone” featuring Styles P and Talib Kweli which is already making it’s rounds on youtube.
“Born January 23, 1982 in Lawrence, MA, Patrick Baril was exposed to production equipment at a very early age, tinkering with his parents’ eight-track machine, cassette recorders, and turntable. By middle school, he was already DJing school functions, but he was inspired to be a true wheels-of-steel artiste after hearing DJ Premier scratch and mix records on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 radio show. Soon after, at 14 years old, he purchased his first turntables and mixer. Calling himself DJ Statik (the “Selektah” surname came later), he started to work clubs and private parties up and down the New England coast.” -From Statik Selectah Myspace
Always ahead of the curve, Statik founded Showoff PR in 1993 at the age of 21. Since then he’s been breaking rappers, most notably fellow Lawrence, MA native Termanology, and building his reputation as one of the best beat makers around. This is clearly evidenced by the myriad of talent that he’s already produced tracks for including Foxy Brown, AZ, Talib Kweli, Bun B, Styles P, Freeway, M.O.P. and Jadakiss. Add to that list all the rappers that have appeared on his tracks and you’ve got a who’s who of east coast rap. His musical style and deft sampling give him an appeal from indie to more mainstream. From Mass. to N.H. to NYC Statik’s roots and style are east coast to the core. His talent and drive are undeniable so it’s only a matter of time before the world knows his name.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
“Our Time” (mp3)
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