Serato owes everything to RZA

November 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

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Apparently, the RZA actualy invented the Final Scratch techonology that is used in devices such as Serato, and Torq. His Company Wu- Electronics actually developed prototypes almost 10 years ago.  Well here is proof that at least Wu-Electronics existed back in 2001

From USA TODAY, 2001 

Ultimately, he says, the success of the group feeds the success of everything else they do, which in addition to solo albums includes Wu Electronics, the Wu Wear fashionline, video games and such spinoff acts from their camp as the Black Knights and Killarmy.

Check it out and determine if it is true.  Also check out ill doctrine’s take on it.

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Interviews, Music, gadgets 

Wale and Justice smoking ‘Urb’

October 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Picture from Urb.com

Two of the most talked about artist on the internet and causing a scene on dancefloors. Paris’ Justice and DC’s Wale will be on the cover of Urb Magazine’s 150th issue. Big congrats to Wale representing DC!!! (’08 will be yours).

Wale vs. Justice - W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Interviews, Music, Myspace, magazines 

Gilles Peterson talks to ?uestlove about politics and more

July 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Check out this video of an interview that Gilles Peterson did with ?uestlove. If you are going to be in Minneapolis for the Rock the Bells Tour on August 25th. There will be an after-party at Foundation nightclub with ?uestlove and Talib Kweli.

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Interviews, Music 

Celebrating 2 years and here are some goodies

July 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

2 year

In celebration of our 2 year anniversary and 100+ shows, we have pulled together some guest dj mixes and some excerpts of some of our past interviews. Just a thank you for tuning into the Rhythm Lab. We also have a new theme.

Rhythm Lab Theme produced by Don Cuco feat. Omaur Bliss & Sarah White

Guest Mixes

1. Guest Mix from Record Breakin/Eavesdrop DJ Junior (Download)

2. Guest Mix from DJ/Producer Pursuit Grooves (Download)

3. Guest Mix from DJ Eleven(originally done for RadioMilwaukee) (Download)

4. Guest Mix from JTodd from Leo Minor and Def Harmonic (Download)

Interviews (These are excerpts from past interview we have done)

Interviews from DJ Junior, Ben Mono, Karen P, Spank Rock and Japanese MC Tigarah(Check below for track)

 
icon for podpress  Interview with DJ Junior [4:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Interview with Ben Mono [6:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Interview with Spank Rock [9:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Interview with Karen P [6:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
icon for podpress  Interview with Tigarah [8:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tigarah - Boys & Girls (Horns Remix)

Don’t forget to check out our interview with Diplo and Bonde Do Role.

Enjoy and Thanks
The Rhythm Lab Crew - DJs Tarik & Don Cuco

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Interviews, Music 

Lab Update: Terrible Two’s

July 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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I want to apologize for not posting anything in the last week. I have been out of town and work at the radio station as been a little hectic. I will be heading off to Minneapolis tomorrow for Don Cuco and Sarah White’s going away party with Rich Medina this Sunday. If you live in Brooklyn, say hi and welcome Don Cuco and Sarah White.

Also this weekend, the Rhythm Lab will be celebrating its two year anniversary, and over 100 shows. To mark this special occasion, there will be a special page on this blog with mixes and past interviews for your listening enjoyment. Interviews from Spank Rock, Ben Mono, Diplo & Bonde Do Role, DJ Junior, and Karen P. Plus some guest mixes from different DJs including JTodd, DJ Eleven, Pursuit Grooves, and more goodies. Look out for it later today.

DJ MoniPlus we have a special mix from DJ Moni out of New York on this week’s show. She is part of an all dj crew called Ubiquita. Check more about them here.

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Moni was part of the Giant Step roster at the Winter Music Conference with acts like Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Simbad and Kruder & Dorfmeister. She recently became the first female DJ to mix the Cornerstone / Fader Magazine Suite 903 series. Moni has been named one of “New York City’s 15 Hottest DJ’s” and has been featured on the cover of the Village Voice, in the NY Post, Time Out NY, Suede, & Trace Magazines. She continues to spin her unique mix of music her Giant Step radio show, The Spectrum, with the Ubiquita crew and independently at clubs, corporate and private events.

Check out her web site at djmoni.com

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Interviews, Music 

A Mad Takeover of Decency

March 27, 2007 | 3 Comments

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336459964_lDiplo and his Mad Decent Army are planning a takeover in 2007. His first artist, Bonde Do Role signed to Domino Records (same label for the ever popular Arcade Fire) and will have a full length release sometime this spring/summer. Signed DJ Blaqstarr who now has an EP out. He is working with the South Rakkas Crew out of Florida, and Buraka Som Sistema did a remix for Bonde Do Role’s Gasolina track. His ever popular Hollertronix 12″s keep continuing. Not to mention he has a documentary on Baile Funk called Favela on Blast set to be released this year. Plus he had time to help with production on the New MIA album along with Switch. And somewhere in there he is working on his own material. Don’t forget his educational Podcast too.
Diplo Your Head

The Rhythm Lab was fortunate to sit down and talk to Diplo and Bonde Do Role when the came to the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis last July. This was the first time I did an interview on a tour bus (you can definitely tell). Diplo’s Myspace Page | Mad Decent Myspace Page

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Diplo & Bonde Do Role Interview Part 1 (download) right click and save as

Diplo & Bonde Do Role Interview Part 2 (download). right click and save as

Diplo & Bonde Do Role Interview Part 3 (download) right click and save as

Also check 89.3fm The Current (where our show airs) live recording of Bonde Do Role at SXSW. You can listen here.

Favela on Blast Documentary Trailer

Posted by Tarik | Filed Under Interviews, Music