Mixtape aficionado Gregg Michael Gillis aka Girl Talk just released his latest infusion of oeuvre, All Day. To mark his 10+ years of sample-based productions and touring, Girl Talk is offering this mix for free. Following Night Ripper and Feed The Animals, All Day is a hodgepodge of samples that comes out to 71 minutes and 373 samples of dynamic transitions and cut-ups.

Click here to download the album or click through for a listen.

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Following the success of “Humdrum Town”, Theophilus London and Green Label Sound have teamed up once again to release “Flying Overseas”, the first official single from the I Want You mixtape. The song (my personal favorite from the mixtape) has been revamped to add Solange Knowles on the hook, as well as a brand-new bridge section, sung by London. “Flying Overseas” also features Dev Hynes.

Listen and download below…

Scion’s latest installment of their A/V remix series features Mobroder, the house music side project from Blu Jemz, DJ Hoff, and Spank Rock’s Naeem Hanks. The EP features Mobroder’s “Rush” with various interpretations by Nile Delta, In Flagranti, Turbotito and Hardy Boyz. As an added bonus, Shazam puts his spin on “Love Duet”, which features a saucy verse by Amanda Blank.

Listen and download below…

Scion A/V Mobroder – Rush (The Remixes) by ScionAV

2010 has certainly been a breakout year for Chiddy Bang, who have made a name for themselves with EPs and mixtapes. The alternative hip hip duo from Philadelphia have come a long way from the underground scenes as blog darlings to playing at this year’s Glastonbury and Lollapalooza music festivals. In 2011, the duo will take their work to the next level, releasing their debut album, The Swelly Life.

Lucky for you, if you’re into their synth-pop beats and snappy lyrics you don’t have to wait that long to get a taste for their upcoming album.  The latest EP from Chiddy Bang, titled Chiddy Bang: The Preview highlights eight songs that includes the sampling of MGMT’s “Kids” and Passion Pit’s “Better Things” and “Opposite of Adults”. And with heavyweights Q-Tip and Pharrell Williams on board (Williams produced the track, “The Good Life”), Chiddy bang is making some noise with some savvy songs and clever lyrics. All in all, the EP is full of great lyrics and tunes that can only allude to a great album to come. Check out the preview of the album on their Myspace page.

For a bonus, click through for a video of Chiddy Bang and Xaphoon Jones’  rendition of Bobby McFerrin’s 1988 classic, “Don’t Worry Be Happy”, shot in the Billboard studio as part of their “Monday Mashup” series.

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This Saturday at Terminal 5, Royal Family Records is putting together one of the biggest nights of jazz, funk and hip hop that New York has ever seen. Headlined by Soulive, the third annual Royal Family Ball will feature special guest appearances by John Scofield, Talib Kweli, Christian Scott and Big Sam, along with performances by Royal Family artists Lettuce, Nigel Hall and the Shady Horns.

This is a rare occasion that is not to be missed. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to the event, and be sure to check out Soulive’s most recent release, Rubber Soulive, in which the trio pays tribute to the Beatles by reworking 11 classic songs (available on iTunes).

After a summer of anticipation (and an iPad commercial, to boot), we finally got our hands on Chilly Gonzales’ Ivory Tower. Produced by electro heavyweight Boys Noize, Ivory Tower is hands-down one of the most unique and original albums I’ve ever heard. A classically-trained Pianist, Gonzales is no stranger to the world of collaboration, having worked with Peaches, Jamie Lidell, and Feist. Though the two artists come from opposite ends of the musical spectrum, the convergence of their distinct styles has resulted in a truly epic album.

And it doesn’t stop there. Ivory Tower is also the title of the accompanying film directed by Adam Traynor and starring Gonzales, Tiga and Peaches. For a preview of the film, watch the music video for “I Am Europe” below, and be sure to check out the sneak preview (and only scheduled NYC showing) of Ivory Tower at the Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn on September 21, during which Gonzales will perform a 30-minute solo show [tickets].

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Monday is immediately made better with the release of Dub Kweli, a new mashed masterpiece from the mind behind Jadiohead and Mos Dub, Max Tannone. Brilliantly layering Talib’s rhymes over  ’60′s reggae and dub plates straight from the Trojan record vault, this creation will make your ears smile. Hit the jump for immediate aural pleasure, and be sure to catch Talib Kweli this Friday when he DJs at Webster Hall with Questlove and Nina Sky. Continue Reading

Fresh off the “All Hearts” tour with Robyn and Kelis, Dan Black is stepping out on his own with a headlining engagement at Bowery Ballroom on September 9. The British singer-songwriter has been on a bit of a hot streak lately – his new single, “Alone”, will be released this week with a remix by MJ Cole, and his video for “Symphonies” has been nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards.

CLICK HERE to buy tickets for his show on September 9th, and in preparation for what is sure to be a fantastic show, check out his Weird Science mixtape HERE and his VMA-nominated video for “Symphonies” after the jump.

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Just in time for his appearance at Electric Zoo this Labor Day weekend, pioneer beat master Flying Lotus has announced a September 21 release date for his new EP, Pattern+Grid World, through Warp Records. Still riding the wave of epic success that was Cosmogramma as well as touring all over the globe, it’s astounding to think the man had time to produce a new EP so soon – not that we’re complaining. Flying Lotus’ abstract and jazz-tinted style of electronic music pushes boundaries and challenges listeners in the best possible way, creating an aural journey that is thought provoking, inspirational, and often downright extraordinary. Judging by the evolution of his talent for production and his artistic vision, this new EP promises to be just as incredible and forward looking as his other releases, if not more so.

Make sure to catch FlyLo’s set Saturday September 4th at the Red Bull Music Academy Riverside Stage during Electric Zoo. You can also pre-order the EP in either CD or 12″ vinyl form here, as well as other material from the innovative artist.

Just in case you’re not excited enough about the prospect of this, FlyLo has released his first track “Camera Day” off the new EP, which you can stream below. Feel free to dance around the room, we know we are.

Check out the over art by Theo Ellsworth pictured above, and the EP’s full tracklist after the jump…

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The latest smash-up from the LA based trio, edIT, OOAH, and Boreta, aka The Glitch Mob, is an infusion of party-starting music. The mixtape is a diffusion of tracks and vocals that are taken apart, chopped and screwed, then put back together with a touch of hip-hop driven beats laced with jagged electro and bass. Presented in partnership with Mishka, the infusions and cuts on these tracks are no small feat. From start to finish, the trio does a great job of driving and steering the half-hour mix.  The overall consensus: glitches don’t sound this good. Check out the mix below. Click through for the tracklist and download.

The group will take the stage at Electric Zoo in NYC on September 5th.

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