Psych Hawk, Pt.1

01. Charles Lamont - History (1970, UNI)
02. Ambrose Slade - Genesis (1969, Fontana)
03. The Maze - Dejected Soul (1968, MTA)
04. Stoneground - From a Sad Man into a Deep Blue Sea (1972, WB)
05. Providence - To Light Your Journey (1972, Threshold)
06. J.K. & Co. - Fly (1969, White Whale)
07. Steve Morgen - Of Dreams (1969, Probe)
08. The Illusion - Angel (1969, Steed)
09. John Kay and The Sparrow - Isn't It Strange (1969, Columbia)

Get it HERE.

Ernest Gonzales - "Self Awakening" Video

Ernest Gonzales - "Self Awakening" from CYNE on Vimeo.

Falcon Hawksome recently completed this video for our friend, Ernest Gonzales, for the release of his new record "Been Meaning To Tell You" (which is out now, on the falcon friendly Friends Of Friends record label).

The video premiered at URB, this week... and, can be found at the Ernest-run Exponential Records blog.

Also, be check out CYNE's remix of Ernest's "Upon the 49th Day".

This seemed relevant...

Falcons, RC cars, and Megablast!

Helado Negro "Playas" video and tour!

Falcon Hawksome directed this video for our good friend Roberto Lange, to celebrate his new Helado Negro record (the CD and LP were released on Asthmatic Kitty last month).

You can follow his tour HERE!

And, check out some other HN-related links: myspace, pitchfork, and stereogum.

Funk Party.

I'm pretty sure that we completely missed the Baile Funk train... but, we recently stumbled across this well-loved collection of mid-nineties Brazilian records and felt compelled to share.

After discovering tracks from the likes of DJ Marlboro and DJ Amazing Clay, it felt like the perfect opportunity to bring you some more summer music:

01. MC Kojak - "Dança Da Bundinha Ro JJ"
02. Marcelo Do Rap + MC Pulunga - "Rap Do Trem"
03. MC Marcio + MC Goró - "Liberdade Dos Funkieros"
04. MC Ailton + MC Binho - "Rap Da Massa Funkeira"
05. MC Rogério + MC Marcelo - "Rap Das Marcas"
06. Movimento Funk Club - "Meló Chupa Nenem"
07. MC Dinho + MC Marinho - "Rap Da Casa Branca"
08. MC Esquisito - "Melô Da Janete"
09. MC Willian + MC Duda - "Morena"

Get them HERE, and then throw a party.

FH.

CYNE - Water For Mars

Pre-order your copy of the CYNE "Water For Mars" limited edition 21-track compact disc + download + t-shirt + sticker package, now!

Get it at HOMETAPES

Jamaicanmecrazy!

Just in time for Summer... we recently unearthed an impressive Reggae, Dub, and Dancehall collection. Most of it was from the 80's, with an emphasis on Prince Jammy and Willie Lindo productions. Here are some of our favorites:

01. Thriller U - "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"
[on Jammy Records, 1991]
02. Cocoa Tea - "Highest Mountain (Version)"
[on Witty Records, 198?]
03. Gregory Isaacs - "Secretary"
[on African Museum, 1979]
04. Dennis Brown - "Lovelight" (Burning Version)"
[on Yvonne's Special, 198?]
05. Cornel Campbell - "Mash You Down"
[on Earthquake, 1977]
06. Joe Gibbs and the Professionals - "Jam Fi Bread"
[on Joe Gibbs Music, 1979]
07. Sister Nancy - "Money Can't Buy Love"
[on Techniques, 198?]
08. Augustus Pablo - "The Big Rip Off"
[on Trojan, 1975]
09. Gregory Isaacs - "I Lie To You"
[on Bebo's Music, 1984]
10. Cocoa Tea + Major Danger - "Proud To Be Black (Version)"
[on Eclipse, 198?]
11. The Black Roots Players - "Loving Dub"
[on Black Roots Records, 1980]
12. Sugar Minott - "Dance Hall We Deh"
[on Witty Records, 1984]

ENJOY