February 2012
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YSK on NTS with special guests Donky Pitch
Download: YSK on NTS with special guests Donky Pitch (Boss Kite + Grinel)
Had a great show at NTS last night with our good friends Grinel and Boss Kite of Donky Pitch.
Grinel brought down heaps of exclusive (and world exclusive) cuts forthcoming on Donky Pitch which was then followed by Boss Kite, who wowed everyone with his insane live set (featuring live synthed out guitar + vocoder)....
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Drake feat. The Weeknd - Crew Love (Shlohmo Remix)
Download: Drake feat. The Weeknd - Crew Love (Shlohmo Remix)
Ladies and gentlemen, here it is. Well done Shlohmo, killing it.
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Boss Kite - Comicon EP
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Wicked funky riddims from the Boss Kite, aka ‘the Rick James of Brighton’! Skewed sounds, fresh beats, synths and some smooth vocals make for an awesome listen. This is also perfect timing as Boss Kite and Grinel join us on Monday nights show on NTS for the Donky Pitch takeover! Be sure to lock in from midnight GMT (4-6pm PST).
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Unlooped vs J Dilla - See You Cry
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The guys over at the amazing Unlooped have outdone themselves with this one, a rework of Don’t Cry by J Dilla… featuring a string quartet! I’ve missed posting a lot of treats up this week seeing as I’ve been doing 14 hour days at a new job and Rich is AWOL still, but this one just had to get posted up.
The track is part of...
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Hyphae III Compilation
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Hyphae II was a great compilation we covered a few months back, now the third has dropped and it’s another banger. It celebrates their night coming up on the 25th of Feb, find more about that here and read on to hear the tracks!
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Mecca:83 - Daybreak
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Didn’t have a chance to post this the other day when I first copped it, but after having a few days listening it seemed mad to skip it all together. In the past we have featured Mecca:83 for his awesome EP ‘The Life Sketches’ and this one did not disappoint either. As usual it’s full of delightful instrumental hip-hop beats and lots of...
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heRobust - Morning After + Late Night
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Download: heRobust - Late Night
We are big heRobust fans here at YSK and have been eagerly anticipating this release for the last few weeks. Today it finally dropped and it’s not one but two pay what you like albums! Amazing stuff and well worth checking out, read on for more as well as streams / downloads.
February the 1st will mark the release...
January 2012
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YSK on NTS with special guest Manni Dee
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Another big show this week, featuring world exclusives from Natasha Kmeto / Letherette as well as a huge set from Manni Dee!
Read on for the full tracklist as well as stream / download. Big thanks to everyone who passed through - Klic, JJ Mumbles and of course Manni. We are back in two weeks with the Donky Pitch takeover featuring Grinel and...
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Yukka - Early Works EP
Download: Yukka - Early Works EP
We had Yukka up on NTS a few weeks back and unfortunately the show didn’t record (out of our control, sorry :( ). Anyway the music is incredible, he’s a good friend and we will definitely be having him up again shortly to play some sounds. Enjoy this release, personal favorite ‘Headphones’ is included, trust me on that one.
Early...
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Brainfeeder 2012 Sampler
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Ah the words Brainfeeder Sampler, you just know it’s going to be full of treats! I remember picking up the first two they gave out on CD’s at the gigs a few years back, I still find myself reaching to put them on. This one requires you to share your email with them - that seems like a fair deal though, right? Read on for the track list..
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Hourglass Sea - Once In A Lifetime
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Brand new from the Hourglass Sea! If you missed his guest mix for our show a couple weeks back, be sure to check it out. Anyone who is a fan of Rustie & Hudson Mo should definitely be checking this out, If he keeps on like this is going to be making some serious waves this year.
We’re back on NTS tonight with special guest Manni Dee, be...
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Falcons - Nigeria
Download: Falcons – Nigeria
Was a MASSIVE fan of Falcons remixes so glad to see some new heat from them featuring a remix from the one like Bobby Tank.
After Indian Summer and Remixxes Vol. 1, the American-Canadian duo unveil their first single to be released on Juicy. Nigeria is a dark track, a solitary noctural trip through the buildings of a deserted town. Mingling uptempo juke rhythms,...
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SertOne - Quesadillas
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Didn’t realize this was available yet, but I guess it is seeing as my download just finished! Brand new beats from the SertOne, this time in tribute to Dilla. Ill beats on this one with all donation proceeds going to the J Dilla Foundation, check it.
Quesadillas by SertOne
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Pixelord - Keramika (Part 2)
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Been battering this release out and on radio since we had Klic join us on NTS a couple of months back. I’ve decided Pixelord must be a machine, the man cannot stop coming out with amazing new music - feels like every day I’m hearing something new and awesome from him. Grab this tune and then do yourself a favor and check the full Keramika EP...
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Tropics - Mouves (Pedestrian Remix)
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Our good friend Pedestrian is back with some more remix goodness, this time for Planet Mu’s Tropics. The remix features some of Pedestrians signature melodic sounds and only going to increase his chances of making real waves this coming year..
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Lord Boyd - Beyoncé EP
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Dope new release from the Lord Boyd. First track alone is enough to get this release, soooo freaking dope and upbeat. This is already getting added into my set for tonight, get familiar!
Beyoncé EP by LORD BOYD
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Drake - Over My Dead Body (D33J Drowned Radio...
Download: Drake - Over My Dead Body (D33J Drowned Radio Remix) (alt)
“Slave to the pussy but I’m just playing the field, nigga” Deej with the dope remixxerrr.
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Handbook - Nomadic
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Speaking of Handbook, he just dropped a new LP which is available today as pay what you like. I shouldn’t even need to tell introduce you, but if you don’t know he makes wonderful instrumental beats and is definitely someone who’s tunes I end up playing on the regular… I think you will too. Enjoy!
Nomadic by Handbook
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Outsourced Compilation - Vol.5
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Spent the day listening through this new Outlier outsourced compilation, and have to say it is well worth checking out! Featuring many artists you should know and love, such as Fancy Mike, Kwala, Prof.Logic, Handbook and many many more. It’s a name your price but there are many other options including a CD, so see what takes your fancy!
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Ryan Hemsworth - Kitsch Genius
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Absolutely wicked EP from Ryan Hemsworth just landed in the inbox, featuring a dope remix from Exeter. They are both names to keep an eye on for 2012, trusssst! Have a listen below or hit the download link above, you wont be disappointment.
Kitsch Genius by Ryan Hemsworth
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YSK Radio with Hourglass Sea & My Panda Shall Fly
Download: YSK Radio with Hourglass Sea & My Panda Shall Fly
Thanks to all who locked in for this weeks show, apologies for it being slightly under 2hrs, we had a few technical difficulties pop up a couple of times. Anyway at least we got it all recorded ok this week (apologies to Yucca last week, studio issues but all will be good for next time). Massive thanks to our guests Hourglass Sea...
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Mndsgn - Exts
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Brand new heat from the Mndsgn, top bloke, amazing music, essential download. He also graced us on Dublab back in the summer, it was short but very sweet.
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Kuedo - Sinking in the Datatank
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An interesting new mix from the man who I would personally say put out the best release of 2011, and who is also pushing boundaries more than anyone else right now - Kuedo.
The idea of the mix is that it could be played within the context of Bookstores. A quite different idea which makes for an awesome mix.
via Motto
Tangerine Dream - Exit
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Ghost Mutt - Sweat Mode EP
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Boy, it’s been a busy start to the year! Trying not to lag too much here is the slightly delayed posting of Ghost Mutt’s latest release on Donky Pitch! I’ve been spinning this for the past few weeks and it has become a staple in my sets, bringing upbeat rhythms right alongside R&B style vibes. As essential cop! Grab it and if you can...
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Benny Loco - Set EP
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Digging through the emails today I came across this gem from Benny Loco. This EP has been the culmination of his work in 2011 as follow up to his first LP, Just Some Beats, Vol. 1. It features some wicked beats and electronic tones and I enjoyed every track, it’s also exciting to hear he will also be working on upcoming remixes for the likes of Charles...
December 2011
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Satellite 100 X Jag Harps - Essays In Light
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Some newness from the Satellite 100 following their guest appearance on our show last week! You should know about Jeeks and Jon Phonics by now, Jag Harps is a musician they both grew up with who is now based in Bristol, UK. You can hear more of his music here: Bandcamp.
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Morpheground - Enfuse
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I’m too tired to write an awesome bunch of text about this dope release from Morpheground. Some say I should wait until the morning, but you all need to go and grab it right now. (Terrible blogging, I know) So just trust me on this one, the music will do the talking!
Enfuse by Morpheground
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Mad-Hop Vol.4
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The guys at Mad-Hop just dropped volume 4 of their compilation. This time it features tracks by the likes of Pixelord, Grillo, BoomBaptist, Fancy Mike, Kidkanevil and many more.
For this edition, we joined forces with all our favorite labels that set the standard in the futuristic sounds we love so much. We feel that supporting them is as important as...
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Clams Casino - Instrumentals
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On Christmas day Clams Casino gave away the remastered 320s of his Instrumentals mixtape… that is all!
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Emeli Sandé - Daddy (Pedestrian Remix)
Download: Emeli Sandé - Daddy (Pedestrian Remix)
Brand new music from the mighty Pedestrian for you today, which is in the form of a beautiful remix of Emeli Sandé. Don’t forget he did a great podcast for us - well worth checking if you have not yet done so.
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Leonard Dstroy - ADHD
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New shit from our homie Leonard Dstroy!! Real hip-hop beats, seriously dope and my head has not stopped nodding. Elm & Oak coming through with the goods on this one, titled “Attention Deficit High Definition” - it features over 50 beats scattered over 9 parts - all blinding. Bigup the Len!
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Sabesun - Doomsday
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You may have heard this spun on our radio show when Dem Hunger (Wanda Group) & Thunderloops joined us, and as a Christmas treat Svetlana have put the track up for free! Wicked little re-lick of MF Doom’s Air by Sabesun. Really looking forward to what Svetlana have in store for 2012, we will have to get the guys back up on NTS soon as it was a great...
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Finest Ego - German / Austrian / Swiss Compilation
Download: Finest Ego - German / Austrian / Swiss Compilation
So many of our favorite artists on this new Finest Ego compilation. The likes of Hubert Davis, Suff Daddy, B-Ju, Dexter, Comfort Fit, Robot Koch and many many more. It’s pretty much essential that you grab this - a blinding way to end 2011, it wont be free for long so be quick!
A while has passed since our last compilation...
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Naive Machine - Basket Bass Beats Tape 2
Download: Naive Machine - Basket Bass Beats Tape 2
The Christmas presents keep on coming! This time Santa takes on the form of the Naive Machine guys with a sack full of dope beats. We’re big fans of Naive Machine and we fell that you should be too. If you’re already fans add this to your collection, if not check it out and have yourself a Bangin’ Christmas… I’m...
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Yuk. - Of Wildermess
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We love Yuk, he just dropped some freebizzzms for Xmas. Enjoy.
“A selection of remixes from this past year. Wanted to share these songs through some sort of yuk. collection. Official and unofficial remixes for and/or from: Ahnnu, Run Dmt / Happy family, Teebs, Ras G, Mane Mane, Ana Caravelle, Anenon, Knxwledge, Devonwho, and Mndsgn. Also a celebration to...
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Machinedrum - Alarma
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We previously mentioned the LuckyMe advent calendar, it has been full of great downloads from many great artists. But we have to give a special mention to this special download for Christmas day… the one and only Alllarrrmaaa by Machinedrum! This was a limited vinyl only release, so we’re glad to have a the HQ mp3!
Happy Holidays to all of our...
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Mount Kimbie - Before I Move Off (Star Slinger...
Download: Mount Kimbie - Before I Move Off (Star Slinger Refix) (.mp3)
Star Slinger remixing Mount Kimbie - Before I Move Off… I don’t think much more needs to be said really. Check out after the jump if for some strange reason you’re unsure.
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B-Ju - Dog Day EP
Download: B-Ju - Dog Day EP
The homies over at Error Broadcast have got a lovely Christmas Present for you today. They have made B-Ju’s excellent Dog Day EP available for free download on their bandcamp until 16th January. If for some reason you don’t already own it I’d suggest you grab it while you can, it was definitely one of our top picks from 2010.
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AbJo - At Mirror's Edge
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Absolutely beautiful new beat from the one and only AbJo. 2011 has been a great year for him, really can’t get enough of his great music. Check this out and watch out for plenty more in 2012!
At Mirror’s Edge by AbJo
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Krampfhaft - Re-Makin' Magic EP
Download: Krampfhaft - Re-Makin’ Magic EP
Damn! Krampfhaft remixed by Om Unit, Desto and Presk. All unbelievable and all free. Essential!
Krampfhaft - I Needed You (Om Unit Remix)
Krampfhaft - Hyper Dreaming (Desto Remix)
Krampfhaft - Hyper Dreaming (Presk Remix)
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YSK Radio with Satellite100 (Jon Phonics & Jeeks)
Download: YSK Radio with Satellite100 (Jon Phonics & Jeeks)
Big session on NTS last night with special guests Satellite100! Jon Phonics & Jeeks both brought through world exclusive first plays off their upcoming releases, as well as some Satellite100 specials.
It was a great way to sign out 2011 and features a bunch of unreleased cuts from the likes of S.Maharba, Co.Fee and more....
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Chris Brown - Look at me Now (MONO/POLY Remix)
Download: Chris Brown - Look at me Now (MONO/POLY Remix)
Saw this floating around on Vimeo a while ago, but Mono/Poly just put the track up for download today on his website. Heat, check it.
P.s - If you missed this the other day, well worth copping as well. Busta Rhymes - Put Ya Hands Where My Eyes Can See (Mono/Poly Remix).
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Saturate Records - Saturated Vol.2
Download: Saturate Records - Saturated Vol.2
Another dope release from the guys over at Saturate Records! This time a compilation featuring some of our favourite artists, such as Ambassadeurs, Om Unit, Acre, Manni Dee, Coco Bryce and more. Saturate is definitely a label we think you should be keeping a close eye on, some huge releases in the past and it just keeps getting better!
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Manni Dee - Back to Yesterday
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Fresh new shit from Manni Dee who will be joining us on NTS on the 30th of January as a special guest. Can’t get enough of these 80/160 tunes right now, so much potential for different flavors - some fast some really laid back and as chill as can be. This one definitely something to get your feet moving though, enjoy!
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Fybe:one - Movements
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Damn, 2 of the last 3 posts are Fybe:One, still there is no problem with that seeing as the guy is producing some dope music right now! There one is a YSK exclusive straight from the man himself, a lovely little viber to keep you smiling on these cold winter days.
If you are feeling it, Fybe’s 6 track Harp EP will be dropping on his own label Shades of...
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Sweatson Klank - Falling Into Infinity
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Sweatson Klank, formerly known as Take has been one of the pioneers in the scene for years. He recently dropped this dope little freebie via Dublab, read on below to find out more.
Last year, DUBLAB.COM invited a diverse spectrum of music makers from around the world to contribute 8-second loops with any ambiance, rhythm, tonality or texture...
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YSK Radio with Chesslo Junior & Deft
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This has to be one of my favorite shows we have done to date! Chesslo Junior and Deft both came through with some incredible music, heaps of variety and JJ topped it off nicely with some dope vibes. Read on for the full tracklist and stream, or download above. Thanks to all the guys for coming by and killing it.
We are back on NTS on the...