Le Fulgeance retournez avec un grand fantastic album………(my French sucks)

…nature hip hop / low slung / electro / beats sound and the result is his latest offering which is due to hit the shops around the 15th of October via the lovely rx:tx label. This is infact the 3rd in their exclusive CD series and makes a welcome addition to a label, which seems to be continuing to put out more & more great music. Having been a fan & friend of Fulgeance for some time Its great to see his music developing and I know that I am not al…

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Video: BONAFIDE issue 5 out now! J Rocc, DELS, Ricky Powell, EL-P, Numbers, Grandmaster Flash…

…  Stones Throw were kind enough to link to Groovement’s J ROCC article in the latest BONAFIDE magazine, but you still need to go out and buy it! Here’s a little promo showing what’s in the issue…   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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J.Felix stirs up sunshine with new album Whole Again Hooligan

…how keen he’d be on this, but J-Felix’s sounds is so distinctive in the boogie lineage I tend to call it J-funk. The vibrant art comes courtesy of Sophie Bass. Pre-order links are here. Check Mind Up on the latest #groovementplaylist Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Quantic on Groovement

…pre-breakfast chat with him the morning after his Friends and Family session at the Mint Lounge in Manchester. Pod in for an insight in Will’s views on latin music and breakfast. Quantic Myspace Quantic Facebook Grab Quantic’s latest: QUANTIC PRESENTA FLOWERING INFERNO on Tru Thoughts Records Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new…

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Video: TANYA AUCLAIR // Origami (Live)

…new EP by TANYA AUCLAIR, which you can preview below. Check Origami on the latest Groovement podcast here, featuring lots of new music and interviews with Machinedrum and Manchester rapper Dayse of the TNC. Tanya: I was staring at this piece of paper and suddenly I wondered what it’d be like for us to switch places. For me to be the blank page, and all the possible destinies in the simplest folds. Every piece of origami starts with a one fold, I l…

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Los Angeles: MOS DEF Ecstatic Moments exhibition

…LOS ANGELES: On display, the artwork and ideas surrounding THE ECSTATIC, Mos’ latest long player, by photographer Cognito. Click here to check out more from the LA-based exhibition. Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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New Kromestar / Jay 5ive is the nuts!!

…on & have loved his releases with Om unit over the last year or so. This latest offering is equally as pleasing and continues along this vain. The release features 2 collab tracks (Words & Mind Pattern) as well as a track from each artist independently (krome’s “Clearly Distorted” & Jay’s “try harder”) So go give them a listen and if you like, support that ish & buy it when it comes out! Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new wi…

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Groovement with Orange RockCorps

…LLUM SPHERE for holding down the PM too… From the Orange Rockcorps site… Latest project blog Life Share – Manchester 6 June 7 Jun 2009 Over 130 volunteers earned their ticket to the gig on July 13 at the Apollo with Lady Gaga, N-Dubz and the Enemy. Orange RockCorps partnered with Life Share, a 25 year old Manchester charity that helps homeless people in the city. Volunteers sanded down furniture, painted walls and sorted food, supplies and other g…

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MOJO magazine hearts GONDWANA

…at haze hypnotism. This is a jazz that manages to be deep, intelligent and complex without ever once hitting you over the head with the difficult stick. If we manage to win back one more balmy summer’s evening before the cold autumn comes then this is the record you should be expanding the collective consciousness of the neighbours with. Truly transcendental. Andrew Male Posted by Ross_Bennett at 6:00 AM GMT 16/07/2009 Further Listening Matthew Ha…

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4hero EXTENSIONS

…at, Marc Mac’s dropped a new podcast (rare stuff!) in celebration of the latest 4hero release… Click on the pic below to get to the podcast page! In the words of MARC MAC: EXTENSIONS is not a remix album but an extension of 4hero music in the form of cover versions, no artists got any parts or files it’s just pure vibrations. Who knows maybe we can make this a series and compile part 2 with a USA vibe now that Dego spends much time in NYC. iTunes…

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PRODUCERS! Fat City wants YOU!

…of record label FAT CITY RECORDINGS. Having released two producer-focused compilations of works entitled, cunningly, PRODUCER, Fat City are currently searching for new talent to release on their third golden coin of beats. It’s a bit like that Dorothy show, but with less voting and dogs. Hit up their Twitter to get in touch. Groovement’s pal Danny Drive Thru released Virtua Ante Up on the #2 comp – check Bert and Ernie related goodness on this li…

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Listen: KUARTZ CAKE Final Slice

…Just top-drawer beats from Manc maker KUARTZ. Available for listening only as people be jackin’ beats without asking from the downloads. See what you done did, you emcees??!!! Latest tracks by Kuartz Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Click: JUICY website

…nch a crisp and clean new website to keep the faithful up to date on their latest shenanigans. JUICY kicked off last year at some point with a no nonsense, play what the people wanna hear attitude, throwing hip hop into people’s faces like so much custard tart. JUICY DJs recently held down the support for WU TANG at the Manc Academy as well as UGLY DUCKLING, and regularly throw themed parties arounf Manchester. Jump onboard now as the new club sea…

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Video: PUT ME ON IT X WAJEED

…Couldn’t resist linking to this seeing as I’m half-Chilean and all. WAAJEED fills in Ameliah from PUT ME ON IT on his latest goings on, his thoughts on bloggers, Tron and some new ish! Original post Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Video: Fan-Made X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Title Sequence

…The always amazing AIR ADAM (check the latest episode in his hip hop education here) just laid this 3 pointer up on my Facebook wall. Instant love. Whoever JOE D is, give him an award.   Boost the signal: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)…

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Preview: MR SCRUFF // Wobble Control

…yl Mr Scruff “Wobble Control” by Mr Scruff In his own words – Here is my latest 12″ release on Ninja Tune, “Wobble Control.” A synth-heavy, low slung 4/4 number featuring a wiggling centipede of a keys line which will get under your nose in erotic ways you’ve never dreamt of, plus a goodly dollop of unruly bass. The sound of electronic instruments getting together while their parents are out and having a good time. (I hope that sick will come out…

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