It was hot…! Not just because the venue was obviously feeling the credit crunch and decided to not just turn off the Radio but also the air conditioning and any possible fan they had. But that didn’t stop the vibes, but did create a ‘Turkish Bath’ of energy and music. Guest’s such as Ghostpoet, who i have never heard  before, was a breath of fresh air in a style of Hip Hop Ive not heard before…! You must check him out.

Maverick Sabre tore down the crowed with his soulful riffs and husky vocals that defy any Irish accent Ive ever known. Then our very own Random Impulse, in just setting up a band in two short weeks bought the house down! His hard vocals on intense Indie beats with a drop of blues, soul and a touch of something brand new that just captivated the whole venue. Along side Goldielocks and Grime superstar Dot Rotten this was one not to be missed. Even in the mist of the slightly dodgy sound system (that’s an understatement, but I’m trying to be nice so low me!). Here are the pics from the night taken by myself and you may see few of the Ego Thieves / Nuckin Fang family in there None of me of course, some say I’m a phantom of the photo.

Big up all that attended and the Turn The Radio Off crew alongside Box Fresh clothing. Good times. Whoop!

Hit out Facebook for the rest of the pics and tag yourself.

Yup. Tonight we are here and you should be too! With our very own Nuckin Fang and Ego Thieves family in hand including live performances from our very own Random Impulse along side his band…! Yes, band. Me nah stutter! Also special Irish bwoi Maverick Sabre, and free clothing from Box Fresh. This is special and not to be missed. See you right dur!

If you don’t know about Major Lazer, then allow your face to be duppy slapped with a wet fish called Wonda. They are comprised of Switch and Diplo. Its a side / collaboration project pushing the envelope of music, especially Reggae and Bashment. This is one for our  ’Tuning The Summer’ selection. Random tracks we feel represent the Summer of ‘09. Here is the first, enjoy

We are on Guest Mix 004 already! And we have no intention of slowing down trust me. Things have been a tiny bit slow on the site for the past few weeks. This is due to lots going on behind the scenes as well as the return of our very own supreme super producing Semothy Jones. But like i said we will not be stopped and no intention of slowing down!

We present you with DMC multi award winning DJ Switch. Four time national DJ battle champion and current World champion he is on fire! Check this 30 min mix with an eclectic range of music from Dubstep to UK Hip Hop. Exclusive to Ego Thieves and presented in 320kbps quality, for all those budding DJ’s who enjoy plenty os scratch attacks this is one not to miss.

**ALSO DO NOT FORGET! ITS JUST A WEEK TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE UK DMC FINALS 2009! CATCH EGO THIEVES WHO JUST HAPPEN TO BE THE OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERS **

.:: Tracklist ::.

01.Bar 9 – One

02.The Streets – Let’s Push Things Forward (Zed Bias Dub Mix)

03. Dubaholics – Gangster Beatz

04. Monsta – Got The Love

05. Wonder – Full Metal Jacket

06. DJ Muzzell – Is It

07. Method Man & Redman – Da Rockwilder

08. RJD2 – Silver Fox

09. Buff1 – Beat The Speakers Up

10. Braintax Ft Mystro – Good Or Bad

11. The Juju Orchestra – This Is Not A Tango

12. Tipper – Fleas And Itches

13. Luke Vibert – Get Your Head Down

14. Wu-Tang Clan – Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’

15. The Apples – Woo!!!

16. The Beatles – Strawberry Fields (A Skillz Remix)

17. M.I.A – Fire, Fire

18. 2Tall – February

19. Shuttle Ft Cadence Weapon – Rotten Guts

20. Dinah Washington Outro

Here is the second and final part of our tribute to the king of pop, Michael Jackson. This second edition takes us back to his roots and his Jackson 5 legacy. Tracks like Ben, I’ll Be There, Music & Me. As well as more soulful tracks including one of my all time favs Butterflies. Thanks to all those who emailed in and showing love for first part and also to the many who loved the artwork (and the random dude who emailed me a pic of him putting my artwork on his wall as a poster! Craziness!). So here is our final salute to the most influential in music of our generation. Rest in peace.

.:: Tracklist ::.

01. An Ego Thieves Tribute – Intro

02 .Jackson 5 – We’ve Got A Good Thing

03. Jackson 5 – Happy

04. Jackson 5 – Music & Me

05. Jackson 5 – Got To Be There

06. Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There

07. Michael Jackson – Ben

08. Michael Jackson – Butterlifes

09. Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone

10. Michael Jackson – Fall Again

11. Michael Jackson – Shes Out Of My Life

Here is part one to our tribute to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. Ten of our fav tracks chosen by the team and blended as best i can (MJ Tracks just where not made to be DJ’d lol) in a 30 min mix. This part is our ‘Club’ tribute, bringing you all the bangers that we would want to hear on a night out and get our Moonwalk on. Still cant believe he is gone, very sad but this is how we choose to remember him. Not for his politics, just simply for his music. Once a legend always a legend.

Watch out for Part Two, where we go back to the past and bring you tunes from the Soul. Expect lots of Ben, Butterflies and not Being Alone.

.:: Tracklist ::.

01. Dont Stop til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

02. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

03. Sunset Driver (Demo) – Michael Jackson

04. Wanna Be Startin Somethin – Michael Jackson

05. Rock With You – Michael Jackson

06. Thriller – Michael Jackson

07. Bad – Michael Jackson

08. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson

09. Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson

10. Beat It – Michael Jackson

Unbelievable is the only word to even start to sum up this overwhelming piece of news. This will be a brief post, i will be doing a tribute mix tomoz with the team to celebrate exactly why this man is the legend he is. He carved modern music as we know it along side Quincy Jones and is the ultimate pop star of all time. For me and many other 80s babies we grew up on this man, he is a part of our heritage and our childhood. This is a very sad day and will affect the world in an immense way.

To all the people making jokes and doing the usual attention seeking behavior. It makes no diff to me what he did or didn’t do in his private life. When i grew up he was music defined and that’s how he will be remembered.

For now here is a wallpaper of him that i have, its amazing and captures everything about him in one pose in his hay day.

** Added By I Am Kane **

Friday was a crazy day its not often you remember where you were when someone dies. I remember when Princess Diana passed and for some reason President Nixon. But Jacko passing was so not expected but i suppose death never is right?

For me there was two Mikes, the music man and the controversial man caught up in loads court cases and extravagance! All that needs to be said is the guy was more famous than Jesus and Coca Cola put together and the following weeks will show this. One of my favorite performance from Mike was this Motown 25 Celebration where he performed with the Jackson 5 for the first time since his new album launched. Man he owned that stage that night. The look on his face befre he drops billie jean, he knows hes about to “bun the rave” so to speak lol enjoy and big up mike music would not have been the same without him….

Am sitting here with the misses (Reem Kanj) and my brother (Ty) and just in as much shock and bewilderment as everyone else. Is he dead? Because i dont trust TMZ for shit. Los Angeles Times are saying that he is in a coma and the BBC are saying they have no confirmations of anything. Hope its not true, if so its going to defiantly be one of those days you remember were you are when Michael Jackson died.

LA Times have now confirmed that he is dead! This is crazy and beyond words.

A bit late on this one and only really posting up for all my Kid Cudi fans in case you missed it. Dat Kid From Cleveland is a brand new mixtape from DJ E-V and Datnewcudi.com full of lots of exclusives and unreleased goodies. Well worth a listen if your a fan, and if your not have a listen anyway you might just see what all the hype is about. His debut album ‘Man On The Moon’ is only round the corner I’m told…!

Check this promo video that was made for the mixtape, big tings ya erd!

Tracklist:
1. Dj E-V – Intro
2. Daps & Pounds (DJ E-V Exclusive)
3. I Poke Her Face (ft Kanye West & Common)
4. Sky Might Fall (Prod By Kanye West) (Early Version)
5. Look Up In Da Stars (Feat. Wale) (Prod. by Breez)
6. Skit – Jerry Maguire from Cleveland
7. Rollin (Remix) (Feat. Jackie Chain)
8. She came along (feat. Sharam)
9. Super Boo
10. Welcome 2 the World (feat. Kevin Rudolf)
11. Ho’ Is Short For Honey (feat. 88-Keys)
12. Skit – Foggy Glasses
13. Buggin Out 2009 (ft. Consequence)
14. Sky High (Prod. By The Kickdrums)
15. 09 Freestyle 16. Switchin Lanes
17. Higher Up
18. Takeover Freestyle
19. Can I Be
20. Ask About Me ft. Chip Tha Ripper (Prod By Rami Beatz)

Got an email today from an old forum member (Big up the Uptown Records forum… RIP lol) lil Dave presenting me with his latest mix along side DJ C. Radio Signal is a promotional mix to showcase their new night they have over Cambridge ways at club Fez on Thursday 23rd July. This mix is full of lots of bangers and commercial tunes to get you heated up! Big up lil Dave and all the Cambridge crew, also my Cabinet family down there. I will be attending this rave so hope to see a few of you there

01. SIGNAL THURSDAY JULY 23RD FEZ CLUB CAMBRIDGE
02. Ill Blu – Say Yes (DJ C Special)
03. Jazmine Sullivan – Need You Bad (Crazy Cousinz Remix)
04. Fe-Nix – Lady Baby (My Boo) (Paleface Mix)
05. Princess Nyah – Big Boys (DJ C Special)
06. Young Nate ft. Gracious K – Wine It Gal
07. Donae’O – Love To Happen
08. Geeneus ft. Katy B – As I
09. Rudimental – Feet Have Souls
10. Ikane ft. Xtine – Let U Know
11. Sticky ft. Mr. Midas – She‘s My Lady (Fugitive Riddim)
12. Sticky ft. Lady Chann – Eye Too Fast (Fugitive Riddim)
13. LJ ft. C.Los – 079 Me (DJ C Dub)
14. Bless Beats ft. Donae’O, Double S & Wretch 32 – Let It Out
15. Davinche ft. Clea & Bashy – Rider (Riding For Love)
16. SIGNAL THURSDAY JULY 23RD FEZ CLUB CAMBRIDGE
17. Dotstar – Stick Up (Lil’ Dave Dub)
18. Dirty Danger – Hard Bodied (Lil’ Dave Dub)
19. Rapid – Report To The Dancefloor
20. Wiley – Livin’ It Up
21. Bashy – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
22. Shystie – Pull It (Bad Gyal Bass) (Ill Blu Funky Mix)
23. Young Don – Always Be My Baby (Crazy Cousinz Mix)
24. Sandy – Lil’ Miss Innocent (Remix)
25. V-Boiz ft. Jaide Green – Hooked On You (Lil’ Dave Special)
26. DJ Q ft. Natz – Yours (4Motion Funky Remix)
27. Smasher ft. Jade Chole – Green light (Lil’ Dave Special)
28. Footsteps ft. A.l. – Tell Me (Lil’ Dave Special)
29. Enrique Benitez ft. Mia Mendez – Cooking
30. Ill Blu Vs. Aaliyah – Rock The Boat
31. Attacca Pesante ft. Shea Soul – Make It Funky

Funky House music has presented us with a gift from the skies, Donae’o. Previously having a guest appearance on ‘The Street’s – Fit But You Know It’ alongside Kano, Tinchy Stryder and Lady Sovereign and having released one of the prime selling tracks of 2003 ‘Bounce (My Philosophy).’ Donae’o is now back and responsible for providing club goers with some of the biggest club tracks this year such as, ‘Devil in a Blue Dress, Party Hard and African Warrior,’ all of which are included in his latest album entitled, ‘Party Hard.’ The title is self-explanatory, the album features real party music… summer beats displaying positive and unifying lyrics about life, women and even peace, all with sweet and soulful vocals.

• Great music for a night out, jamming and skanking.
• Some good subjects discussed lyrically in the album, promotes UK talent in a positive light.
• Each track delivers with first-class vocals and instrumentals.
• With phrases such as ‘Zoom, zoom, zoom’ and ‘Simmeh Now,’ Donae’o is bound to be memorable.

• Some tracks being over 5 minutes long, may push you into skipping onto the next track.
• Lyrics within a few tunes on the album can sometimes get repetitive.
• Not much diversity within the musical beats, majority are upbeat, with a few exceptions.

7 /10 – UK vocal Funky House at its best! Donaeo fans will not be disappointed and Soulful House fans may well be enticed.

Download the album now.

Big thanks to all that came down on Saturday! Just a quick one for my Urban Nerd attendees and fans. You can now check out the official pictures on the Urban Nerds Facebook group here. All pics taken by myself for Ego Thieves and Urban Nerds alike. If you would like any more info please visit our contact page or contact james@urban-nerds.com.

Heres a few sneaky peeks.

A new mix from The Hush House family. Only just got round to downloading myself but im very sure its a banger if the last is anything to go by! If you enjoy Dubfluencial then trust this is right up your Bass Avenue. Make sure you go check out the boys and watch out for some special blog collabos coming soon! Special it bloody will be i tells ya! Now Hush up and dance…!

.:: Tracklist ::.

01. Hush House Intro
02. Guns High – Geeks
03. Sunday Morning Dub – Ripple
04. Show Me Love VIP – Geeks & Sikey
05. They Live (Alkaseltza Remix) – Evil Nine
06. Fat Girl Rodeo – Cookie Monsta
07. Against The Machines – DatsiK vs Downlink
08. The Blank (16Bit Remix) – Skism
09. Cobra – 16Bit
10. Mr Robot – Pond Life
11. Brace For Impact – Philthkids
12. Nine To Five (DZ Remix) – Boltan
13. Make It Rain (The Widdler Bootleg) – Fat Joe
14. My Mistakes (Starkey Remix) – Wiley
15. Science Of Skank – Stagga
16. It Was Written (Chasing Shadows Remix) – Damien Marley
17. Game Over – DatsiK & Flux Pavillion

World renown graphic artist Takashi Murakmi releases an animation dedicated to his 6 years of collaborating with louis Vuitton. Breathtaking….!

Following previous news of Banksy’s show at his hometown Bristol Museum, BBC officially broke the silence with images and video footage of the show. Now we are able to present a video tour of the exhibit, which includes over 100 works, more than 70 of which are brand new, while many of the others, such as the painted toilets (or portaloos) have been reworked. With more of the amazing pseudo-political work we’ve come to love from the elusive, millionaire street artist Banksy, any visitors are sure to be pleased by his biggest show yet. The exhibition runs for 12 weeks and opened on Saturday June 13, 2009 at 10am.

Love it when you hear a track and straight away your thinking… dam!!

Had this on promo since about mid April and now the video for this is about to drop. Directed by Bernard Gourley, a dark sexy smouldering scene, involving ice and Cassie (that sounds good ). The track is somewhat reminiscent of classic Bad Boy from the 90’s all thats missing is cold ass verse from Big (Rip). Produced by duo Bryan Michael Cox & Mario Winans, this is cassie’s first single from her “Electro Love” album dropping in the next few weeks.

I’ve been a huge fan of production team N.A.S.A since they first arose on the scene. All their videos take music to a next step and “Avolta” doesn’t disappoint. Featuring Sizzla, Amanda Blank, & Lovefoxxx. TRULY A MADNESS!!!

Check out the video below by TropicalTV, they hit us up on twitter (@flownerds) and told us about thier new video on the Air Yeezys in London. Some of the guys they interview make me laugh, check it out! Its a good video, well done TropicalTV!