LISTEN UP :: Mochi Gets His Four Loko On.

.:: DOWNLOAD : FOUR LOKO PURPLE DRANK RMX ::.

LISTEN UP :: I Like My Bass Twice Baked.

The following originally appeared on Simplify Recordings' blog. The post was entitled BLUNT INSTRUMENT – “TWICE BAKED EP” + FREE TUNE PACK. I just recently discovered Blunt Instrument's music and think the words of an entity that actually represents the group is more appropriate in this circumstance, then my own. Enjoy!

It’s become apparent to anyone who’s paying attention that the West Coast of the US has become the forefront for glitch hop and experimental bass music, but from time to time producers from far fetched corners of the world chime in on the conversation with their take on what it means to womp.

Example: Luke Latimer and Rocco Mico are a production duo from the rural northern coast of the New South Wales province in Australia. A chance 5 minute encounter with a set of turntables started the duo on a 5 year journey to become the glitch hop act Blunt Instrument.

Drawing early influence from instrumental hip hop maestros DJ Food and Shadow, the two have been on a constant mission to create the most cutting edge beats available; its no wonder they’re currently working in glitch hop and don’t see stopping anytime soon. With recent chart success on "Acid Crunk Volume 3” (Beatport Breaks Charts #2), appearances in support of Ant-ten-ae and Ill Gates, and releases on notable labels such as Muti, among others, the duo is quickly kicking up some international dust in the global glitch arena.

On Blunt Instrument’s debut release for Simplify, the duo draws heavily on a 00’s era funky nu skool breaks production style in creating their midtempo shlump funkers.On this five pack, Blunt Instrument combines swing samples, heavy bass lines, dance hall cadences, and spooky classic dub ambience to carve out a gleaming slice of funky glitch they can call all their own.

BLUNT INSTRUMENT :: TWICE BAKED EP

BLUNT INSTRUMENT's FREE TUNES PACK (ZIP)

Blunt Instrument :: Turtle Slap
Beatnuts :: “Watch Out” (Blunt Instrument RMX)
Bob Marley :: “Get Up Stand Up” (Blunt Instrument RMX)

Dillinja :: “Twist Em’ Out” (Blunt Instrument RMX)

Radiohead :: “Street Spirit” (Blunt Instrument Dubstep RMX)

Rolling Stones :: “You Can’t Always Get…” (Blunt Instrument RMX)

Toots & The Maytals ::“Funky Kingston” (Blunt Instrument RMX)

BONUS DOWNLOAD :: Blunt Instrument's first single entitled tURTLE sLAP

Source: Afro Monk, Soundcloud & Simplify Recordings.

LISTEN UP :: Knight Riderz / Mind Riddims EP.

Posted on  Afro Monk on January 10th...

Knight Riderz is a Canadian bass duo that have been rising high and higher in popularity and with a good reason, their tunes slay! I've been a fan for quite awhile and been popping their tunes into my set. They just released a new EP, Mind Riddims, and it's crushing charts. It's hit #1 on the Additech chart already. My favorite tunes off it feature Juakali dropping some lyrics on the tune. Every track hits the subs like you can't believe. You should def check it out and grab a copy.

Knight Riderz has been recieving support from some of the biggest names in bass music right now including Bassnectar, Starkey, DOV, Freestylers, and many more… Their "Know Us Remix" just came out on Simplify and have other releases on ESL (Theivery Corporation's label), Muti Music, Seclusiasis, Mad Decent, Made In Glitch, True Movement, & Discobelle.

Expect many more releases from them in 2011. There is no question that they are on a roll right now. Jake and Nick personally hit me up and we've been chatting for awhile. They asked me if I would help promo the new album with an exclusive bootleg to give away as an Afro Monk Exclusive. I of course agreed and even put some artwork together for it.

Knight Riderz :: MIND RIDDIMS EP

Radiohead :: STREET SPIRIT(KNIGHT RIDERZ RMX)

Source: Afro Monk

LISTEN UP :: Nit Grit / Malfunction.

.:: FREE DOWNLOAD ::.

Nit Grit :: MALFUNCTION

Source: Afro Monk