Name the sample and I will give you a handshake. . . or a milk shake, the choice is yours.

[EKAHWERDNA]

Just a few elements of another upcoming track, should be a banger.

It is good to be able to hear these tracks while under construction I think, can’t wait to see what they turn into.

[EKAHWERDNA]

Ekahwerdna back to sampling and what have you, a quick sample from a track currently in progress. From what I hear the hunt is on for some amazing samples, in fact a site may even be in the works. Find a sample, post a track, let others post tracks, listen, enjoy, should be a simple formula, hope it works out soon. Trying to stay rational.

[EKAHWERDNA]

I was never really bothered by his laughing during skits, smiling at the camera and all that on SNL to be honest, and as far as what I am interested in, this is the best late night show to be ever on TV. This episode is a bit of a golden nugget, Will Ferrell, Mos Def, the list goes on. (Mos Def’s new album “The Ecstatic” is excellent by the way).

Oh, and The Roots are the freaking house band, you know all of that normal house band music you always hear on every show? Not here folks.

Watch it and let me know what you think (unless you want to whine about Jimmy Fallon not being able to hold himself together during a joke, of course he can’t) I will have something even more interesting to watch not too long from now so check back soon. Or just use Google Reader like a person who doesn’t always want to have to come to every site to check for updates.

If not yet convinced:

[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]

Do you like the music? Do you like the combination of a certain drum sound with whatever else happens to be lying around? Then you should check out Ekahwerdna. Someone who has been around and involved in many different types of music, finally finding the time to press the keys on the keyboard.

“A sonically inclined being can turn anything into music..”

If you like what you hear feel free to bother your friends about it.

UPDATE: The track “mariana a tua” has just recently been added to the EP, check it out.

[EKAHWERDNA]

An oldie but the. . .best. .ever. A bit of a supergroup with Del tha Funkee Homosapien on the mic, Dan the Automator and Kid Koala producing, and some incredible names featured on some tracks. (Damon motha fucking Albarn!) This is one that I have listened to for years without realizing what I was really listening too oddly enough, as this album is full of classics. (Positive Contact has made its way around the mediosphere) I had never actually put it together that this stuff may actually be part of an album, and I definitely had know idea that they had done some tracks with Damon Albarn. Time Keeps on Slipping (feat. Albarn), Virus, 3030 (title track), and Mastermind may easily go down on the list I compile right before I die of Songs of Most Good Listening Properties:

Time Keeps on Slipping (feat. Albarn) [iTunes link]

Virus [iTunes link]

Something about this album is just special, in my mind at least, Del spitting about the weird ass future, technology, with Automator and Koala making a perfect blend of strange, eerie, and truly unique beats to reflect Del’s unmistakable rising and falling style. We are talking scratching over orchestra’s, theramin’s, and very interesting samples, just enjoy the damn songs. And as far as the lyrical content goes, this is quite easily the best of Del. I love it when a group or mc sits down and develops a true theme for an album (no money, rims, etc. aren’t really themes) that is actually interesting. I am sorry Kanye, but as interesting and glorious your life may be, it doesn’t have anything on the year 3030.

Update: DEL IS ON BANDCAMP! Check out the whole album:

What is the “and hope!” about? Well rumor has it that these fellars are busy working on a 2nd installment entitled Deltron Event II. Take your time, and bring another group of amazing friends.

[Deltron 3030 - Wikipedia]
[The Deltron 3030 Tale]
[iTunes]