Hipgnosis LUvLY Lovestep/ Sexytech Mix

HipGnosis - LUvLYm Lovestep/Sexytech mix by Between Zero and One

We have been fans of Hipgnosis for quite some time here at SBA. I am very excited to bring you a ridiculously good dubstep mix from the man himself. Anytime you start a mix out with an XX dubstep remix, I am totally sold...

Clarkness and the Evolution of Soundcloud

Live Set - Soft Black Is Good For The Mind by clarkness

On Sunday night I ran across this mix because of a fellow SBA favorite HipGnosis. Eric left some positive comments on Clarkness's Soundcloud page. I am always interested in what artist I like are saying about artist they like.

As soon as the mix started I had a really good feeling about this one. I started reading the track descriptions and was instantly captivated. Its not everyday that you get to read the creative process behind the choosing of artists for a mix. Having this information made the already great mix that more enjoyable.

The fact that many of these artist are Soundcloud account holders makes the music I can hear and learn about almost limitless from just one mix. Everyday I dig deeper and deeper into soundcloud and find more brilliant producers and djs like Clarkness. I hope you enjoy the mix and maybe this post can jump start your own Soundcloud journey.


Tracklist Description from Clarkness ---

"Right, here's the lowdown on this set. Features a lot of people I have met through Soundcloud. This place is the shit.

01 - Puffas - "Geyser" which starts off with me messing about with some samples from The Great Red Shark's remix of Sam Sally's "Wonders". The Great Red Shark has a ton of amazing tracks on his page. Quality Producer.

02 - Cathode - "While Making Other Plans"

03 - Samir - "Sinicuichi" - His soundcloud page can be found under the name SJMashlum. Played a few of his tracks. Loving his work.

04 - HipGnosis "New Dope" - Just recently met him through Twitter. He's on soundcloud too. Tons of music on his page as he hosts a Glitch.FM show and sticks them up for your listening pleasure. He asked me to do a guest mix for his show so excited about that. Check him out.

05 - Four Tet - Angel Echoes (Jon Hopkins Remix) - I love Four Tet and now I love Jon Hopkins. Amazing track.

06 - Aphex Twin - Xtal

07 - Kabaa Modern - Play It Back (Nev@ The Novossaratrovska FM Orchestras Way Of The River Remix) - Been keeping in touch with Kabaa Modern. Another podcaster and Soundcloud artist. Lots of free music over his way! Love his stuff.

08 - It breaks down into me messing with some samples from a track called "Indian Girl Dub" remixed by Dominic Owen. The original track is amazing but wouldn't really fit into this set. I recommend you get the original though as it is amazing.

09 - James Holden - Triangle Folds

10 - Shuqq - "Toybox" - Another dude I met on Soundcloud. His beats are mightily impressive. Love the way his stuff stomps along. Toybox is a bit out-there but I love it. You should check out more of his stuff.

11 - Simon Stokes - "Boggle" - Scottish producer I "met" a long time ago back when we were both putting mc909 videos on youtube. He's a top guy and has since managed to get tracks released. Respect. He's on soundcloud now. Check him out!

12 - Alan Clark - "Sicko" - This track is free download on my page. It's not really one for playing itslef but it is quality for dropping over tracks. It's long so you can fade in and out of it at your pleasure.

13 - Flo Rennt - "Nepper (Mindfuck Remix)

14 - Laurent Garnier - "Gnanmankoudjil (Horny Monster Remix)"

15 - Nathan Fake - "Charlie's House (Apparat Remix)" - Noticed recently he has jumped onto Soundcloud. Love his stuff. Seen his live set in the Arches in Glasgow last year. Amazing

16 - David Sol - "Thieves Of Sleep" - Just met him recently. I make ableton tutorial videos and this guy got in touch from the website. He said he used some things I taught when he made this. :D However, he hardly needs teaching. Amazing track and available for free on soundcloud."

HipGnosis - Blindfold Estatic Mix

I just saw HipGnosis new Mixtape come across the Twitter wire. I am 10 minutes in and I already know this is going to be a hot one. Anytime you start a mix with a Portishead remix; my attention will be instantly grabbed. Follow it with a creeped out/dubstep/downtempo Britany Spears Toxic Remix and I am sold.

Some of you long time SBA readers may remember that HipGnosis was my first official interview. I have been a fan of his music ever since. If you like the tunes below, make sure you check him out Wednesday Nights 10-12pm central on Glitch.Fm or check out his soundcloud page for a complete archive of radio sessions...

Hipgnosis - blindfold ecstatic mix by HipGnosis

HipGnosis - Ear Responsibility

A week ago I was watching the Cav’s struggle against the Magic at a friend’s house when my Blackberry started buzzing. I had just got a new email from an Eric Young who introduced himself as HipGnosis. He was looking to get some exposure in Atlanta on a new album he was releasing. I followed his links to his website and to his Myspace Page and the beats sounded tight. I decided to get a few promo albums from him and see if a blog would work.

What really interested me in this new found project is that it is the epitome of a grass routs movement. A fan of his living in Atlanta knew of my blog and recommended it to him. She suggested that I review his new release Ear Responsibility which dropped on Monday June 1st. (I definitely recommend that you download here). Eric and I started an email string and a week later he has a new fan and contact here in Atlanta. It was such a cool meeting and chain of events, I was a little nervous waiting for his music to come.

To be honest, I was relieved once I started listening to Ear Responsibility because that album is hot. On the first listen I heard a little RJD2, a little Prefuse 73, and a little Boom Bip. The more I listen to this album the more I understand what HipGnosis means when he told me, “Genre doesn't mean much to me. I use classical, jazz, and anything I can to get my point across.” Each song has its own flavor whether featuring vocals or straight instrumentals. You can categorize HipGnosis as a Hip Hop producer but his music is so much more.

I am always on the lookout for new talent in this ever changing music industry and the thought of bring it here to this blog personally was intriguing. One thing I have always tried to uphold is introducing music I truly like and featuring music that people definitely need to explore. I just so happened that HipGnosis is one of those artist.

Late last night HipGnosis and I joined up on twitter (@Smithblogsatl , @HipGnosis23) to talk about Ear Responsibility.

SBA: Eric, are you around?

HG: yes i am. how's it going?

SBA: Can't complain. Had a pretty good night so far.

HG: it's just been music all evening for me, finishing up a mastering job for a label in minn.

SBA: So this week has been a pretty important week for you with the release of Ear Responsibility. How has the feedback been so far?

HG: it's still kind of early, even though it's late, haha. people are grabbing it, especially since the free d/l of it.

HG: i just released another album about a month ago in the UK so things are hectic.

SBA: It must feel nice to finally get it out there? For those who don't know the story behind it, why was it released for free?

HG: was due to come out 6/1/08. things didn't work out cover design issues and then distro. i got discouraged and moved on. ppl were not happy.

HG: when i titled it 2 yrs ago i didn't think it wld turn into REAL prblms w/ irresponsibility.

SBA: What can we expect off the UK release? Is it along the same lines as Ear Responsibility? What label is it on?

HG: UK release is on Lab Beat, a glitch hop label. more experimental, like Flying Lotus or Prefuse73. electronic influenced still fresh hip hop.

SBA: Speaking of Prefuse 73, I hear alot of similarities in your guys music? what kind of influences do you see in creating your sound?

HG: influenced by oldschool raves, goldenera hiphop, too much weed/shrooms, not enuff sleep, mental illness, more weed...

SBA: haha, one thing i always wanted to ask a hip hop producer? how do you find you collaborations with rappers? How did E.R.'s colabos happen?

HG: often just ppl u know and meet. on ER all talented friends from U of I in illinois. collab w/ ppl from net too smtms

SBA: Do you have dream collaboration? Favorite producer to work with or favorite mc?

HG: dream producer wld be Dilla or Shadow, dream MC prob saul williams or Doom.

HG: Pharoahe monche a big one too.

SBA: I know you have been creating music for a minute but where do you see it going? More hip-hop or more electronic? Or a little of both?

HG: def both and neither. genre doesn't mean much to me. i use classical, jazz, and anything i can to get my point across i guess.

HG: it's all blending and blurring these days anyway.

SBA: My last question is going to a little bit of a selfish one but may help other with inspirations never meet.

HG: shoot.

SBA: Do you have any advice that you would give to a novice who is trying to start making music?

HG: mostly practice, read every book on sound engineering u can find. berklee music has stuff free online just get yrself out there and do it.

HG: there's tons of programs and equip out there. find smth u like and just go for it.

SBA: Eric, I really appreciate the time you took out today. Have a good night and I'll talk with you later. Peace.

HG: thx a lot brent. its been fun. peace man.