What's good internet world? Lanky Lightning here, bringing you a couple'a way back play backs for the day. A DJ's got to respect his roots, see, and lately, I've been falling in love with early to late 90's jazz-hop turntablism. Oddly specific, you say? Not so. Artists like DJ Shadow, DJ Cam, Thievery Corporation, Dr. Octogon, MF Doom, Steinski, Madlib, and Blackanized (among many others) have been pursuing the artform for years now. Here's a quick sampling of three super fresh tracks for a brisk February morning.
First, Blackanized's absolutely amazing track "Vibe'brations". Hailing from Edinburgh, Joseph Malik met A.J. Nutall in the mid-90's, and immediately began cranking out high quality hip hop with integrity. Instrumental in launching the careers of Scotland Yard Emcee's and a young KT Tunstall, Blackanized released the Future Generations EP in 1999. The music is a beautiful mixture of soulful cool jazz sax runs and smooth scratched beats. Check it below.
Second, DJ Cam's "Mad Blunted Jazz". Released in 1995 by French turn-master Laurent Daumail, the entire album strikes me as lightyears ahead of its time in terms of overall vision and sound.
Third, the momumental track "The Motorcade Sped On", First released in 1987 by Steve "Steinski" Stein. The beat gained notoriety for its use of clips and snippets from the assassination of JFK and the accompanying news broadcasts. Steinski's greatest claim to fame is his creation of "The Lessons" with Doug "Double Dee" DiFranco, an extensive series of breakbeats and vocal clips that brought DJing and turntablism to the forefront of pop culture. Check out "The Motorcade Sped On" and "Country Grammar (Hydro Remix)" below.
Blunt/Fuck sesh anyone?
Sincerely,
Lanky Lightning
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