Afro Monk

This weeks Fire Friday Mix is actually a Brostep mix. As much as I don’t feel Brostep at all, I feel like it’s necessary to add some to the blog considering lots of traffic to the site comes from Dubstep queries. Chrispy has become one of the better known UK Brostep producers with heavy grime and filthy remixes. I feel that Chrispy deserves more attention as I rarely hear any of his tunes played out and does have some banging tunes that should be played out.

This mix isn’t comprised of all originals but he chooses tracks wisely and mixes so well together. Expect to hear tunes from the biggest names in this mix which include Nero, Bar9, Datsik, Excision, Caspa, & Subscape.

I will say this brostep mix has been great to raise my heart rate to get some work done early in the morning. Hope you enjoy. Just remember keep everything in moderation… Especially Brostep!

Tracklist:
Chrispy & Krypton – Doomsday
Torqux & Twist – Devils Tricks
Ivory – Hand Grenade (Datsik & Excision Remix)
Bare Noize – Plant Food
Chrispy – Badman Sound
Liquid Stranger – Alert
Caspe & Subscape – Geordie Racer
Drop Top – Machete (High Rankin Remix)
Chrispy – Dr Satan
Apex – Nowhere To Run (Datsik & Excision Remix)
Chrispy – Roll Out )VIP)
Quartus Saul – Mistrust
Bar 9 – Midnight
Vaski – Godzilla
Rihanna – Rude Boy (Chrispy Remix)
Nero – Innocence
Bar 9 – Murda Sound
Cyberoptix – Geisha
Chrispy – Find Your Zen

The Do Lab is one of the most recognized orginizations in the music scene on the West Coast and spreading around the world. The Do Lab’s headquarters is located in downtown Los Angeles and is comprised of some of the best event producers, artist, lighting designers, DJs, constructors, welders, costumers, and many musicians.

The Do Lab hit its 10 year mark in 2010 and has been part of some of the most memorable events on the West Coast. Their annual Lightning in a Bottle festival has become one of the largest festivals around. I had the pleasure of going for the first time this year and it’s completely changed my life.

Lightning in a Bottle isn’t the only event they are part of. The Do Lab also has ties with Coachella Music Festival, Ford, Audi, Red Bull, The Virgin Music Festival, Speakercraft, Esquire Magazine, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Stop Aids Organization, and more! Many of their events give back to the community and supply funds to charities such as CriticalBeats.

The Do Lab: Album Release – Lightning in Your Ear

I have just received word that The Do Lab will be putting together a collaboration album which features tons of artist highlighted at Lightning in a Bottle. All the proceeds from this album will be going to CritcalBeats which is a charity that is supporting the preservation of the rain forest and indigenous culture all around the world. Artists featured on the “Lightning in Your Ear” Compilation include: The Glitch Mob, Beats Antique, The Very Best, MartyParty, Nico Vega, Adam Freeland, and many more…! I’m proud to present a 100% exclusive track on the upcoming release from none other than Beat Antique!

Beat Antique – Les Enfants Perdus

Big Thank You to The Do Lab, all the artist who make this possible, and all those who help support the music and arts!

This week we are graced to have a new Fire Friday Mix! Ana Sia was in one of the Glitch.fm djs studio for a show! This past Sunday the Salvage Future show hosted by Thirsty and Bertzerker brought in the lovely Ana Sia and she totally rocked it!

Ana Sia has recently put out a new EP, International Profile,  on the infamous Muti Label. She has been working closely with the one and only phat conductor, ill gates! The first track caught my ear. Be sure to pick up the release!

Got to give tons of respect to Ana Sia for all she does. It can be tough in an industry where it’s mainly all male driven. I’ve personally met her but have only heard good things. She apparently had encouraged Epcot to come hang out during WMC when he recorded a show with us. Big thanks to her on that one considering Epcot had a lot of knowledge to drop on me about promoting and doing events.

Grab the free mix! Ana Sia Live Mix on Glitch.fm!

We all have heard and made our own feelings about Drink the Sea, The Glitch Mobs first debut full length album. Now after rinsing it out on vinyl the Mixtape is finally out! Мишка is who officially has released this Drink the Sea part 2! This mixtape is ultimately a hip-hop/pop mash up of the Drink the Sea album. Well known hip-hop/rap/pop artist featured in the mix include Nas, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, MIA, Dr. Dre, Daft Punk, Birdman, Drake, and La Roux.

This is the sound we’ve all come to love and recognize The Glitch Mob as one of the defining Glitch Hop artist out there. I don’t think anyone can complain about this one. Boreta, edIT, and Ooah are clearly on top of the game and no one can deny it. This possibly could become bigger than Drink the Sea.

I’m now beyond excited to be catching them LIVE August 30th here in Fort Lauderdale! I’m hoping they incorporate some of these mash ups into their live show. I personally love the energy that has been recreated with these tunes. Who knows maybe a special live performance with some of the featured mash up artist doing some of these tracks live would be INSANE.

Something tells me there might be some trouble getting this release so I’ve decided to host a copy on my server =)

Drink the Sea Mixtape – The Glitch Mob

1. Animus Vox vs Nas, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, & Dr Dre

2. Fortune Days vs Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, The Game, & Daft Punk

3. We Swarm vs MIA, Mobb Deep, & Daft Punk

4. How to be Eaten by a Woman vs The Game, Fabolous, Jay-Z, Page, Wale, & Drake

5. A Dream Within A Dream vs LFO, Freddie Gibbs, & Young Jeezy

6. Between Two Points ft Swan vs Lil Wayne

7. Bad Wings vs Lil Wayne & La Roux

8. Fistful of Silence vs Rapper Big Pooh, Jay-Z, & Black Rob

9. Starve the Ego Feed the Soul vs Paul Wall & Birdman

10. Drive it like you Stole it vs Birdman, Drake, Collie Buddz, The Game, Jay-Z, Dr Dre, & Jim Jones

They’ve decided to release the Bad Wings vs Lil Wayne & La Roux for FREE

I’m proud to present to you ALL the first Afromonk.com exclusive! Stephan Jacobs asked me if I’d like to feature two of his new tunes on the blog! It is an honor to have one of my favorite producers ask me to exclusively host two of his new tunes.

Both of the tracks are remixes by Stephan. The first tune is a remix of Bluetech’s Leaving Babalon. This track creates such a vibe and adds such a deep element to the already hypnotic original. The second one on this release is a remix of James Zabiela’s Human. This is one sexy late night tune that can’t imagine anyone not loving it.

I’m telling you right now Stephan Jacobs is a rising star that you’ll all come to know. His up and coming releases are MASSIVE! Much love and respect goes out to him!

Download Stephan Jacobs Remixes – Afromonk.com Exclusives!

Mimosa just released a two track masterpiece, Love EP. He has just announced another release to be put out by Muti, Silver Lining LP! Two tracks have been put on his soundcloud to preview. The first done is absolutely stunning and has such a grooving sexy vibe that we’ve all come to love from Tigran. The second tune has a bit more aggresive style that we haven’t heard from him. These two tunes completely balance each other extremely well though. I can’t wait to see if another tracks will appear on his release. Enjoy the FREE Nelly Country Grammar remix as well from Tigran above!

Sexy new vibe!

Bringing the filfth!

There has been a great influx of fantastic music going around. A few of my producer friends that I’m contact with have put out some banging tunes together in the recent weeks. I figure I put this together instead of posting a Fire Friday Mix!

I wanted to share with you all some of the music I’ve been jamming out too. As time progresses it seems like more and more are jumping into this whole bassy glitch scene and at the sametime the producers who have been around keep getting better.

Hope you enjoy as much as I have!

Kraddy:

Protohype:

Freddy Todd:

Ben Samples:

Great Scott:

Inofaith:

Love & Light + Stephan Jacobs:

Blunt Instrument:

White Noise:

+verb + Pixelord:

Gladkill:

Elfkowitz:

Freddy Todd is BACK and with FREE tunes! He just put out a small EP out to get everyone hyped for the massive 30 track release he has due out in the future! These are remixes that can’t be put out on the major release so ENJOY!

I had the pleasure of getting to spend a week-end with Freddy and Ian here in Miami. I got to hear sneak peak of the upcoming release. I’m still in shock how good every single track was. This man is an OG! They even put together a track in front of us from scratch. This man from Detroit is about to put a serious mark on the bass music scene.

His 30-track double full length debut album, Neon Spectacle Operator is due out at the end of the summer on Run Riot Records.

Pick up the FREE EP , Freddy Todd – iLLegal Summer ‘Stache

Emrg+N+See takes place about an hour south of Portland, Oregon at Miller Brothers Ranch in the hills east of Salem. Nestled in a lush canyon, the setting for the weekend includes soft meadowlands, old-growth evergreens, ancient oaks, a swimming pond and a clear stream meandering through the length of the venue, with easy access provided to the shady camping on the grass nearby.

Lineup includes: Slugabed, Mala, March Fourth Marching Band, Sean Hayes, Funginears, Free the Robots, Vibesquad, Eprom, MartyParty, Hovatron, Emrg+N+See Orchestra, Mux Mool, Nasty Nasty, Teebs, Shlohmo, Baths, Bass Science and dozens more electronic and live music artists who are shaping the evolution of sound with their bold creative endeavors.

Vendors will be on hand with food and drink as well as unique goods from independent artists including tooth bling, skin food, booty capes, feather earrings, fair-trade Peruvian textiles and much more. Emrg+N+See is an all-ages event and families are welcome to come and enjoy a special play area and free admission for children under 15. Individual camping is included in the ticket price ($140 presale), with additional fees for cars, RV parking and VIP passes.

Download the Emrg N See 2010 Promo Mix

Ben Samples is taking over. He’s making a name for himself and even has jumped into some different genres. His most recent release Chill Works Vol. 1 is a step in a direction of house music. I’m no fan of house music but when Samples steps up to the plate he delivers house with a Samples flare. The bass whomp that comes from this man is so distinct that you can easily pick it out and know it’s about to get heavy. This isn’t all housy bass it has some epic vocals and dance grooves. You’ve officially have made me some what a fan of house music Ben, damn you! You know what I’ll be dropping if FORCED upon to play somewhere.