19.Oct.2011 EMPD026: K+Lab vs Funkdamunk
Streaming direct from the near future ‘McFly was a Raver’ is glitch hop at its eclectic best. K+Lab and Funkdamunk hit you with thick slabs of elastic bass bouncing you from floor to ceiling while their synthesizers take aim at your knees.
‘Ahi Haka’ comes at you with explosive force, launching its drive by assault with chainsaw synths that cut to the bone. Subtle variations of old school breaks form the backbone of the attack giving you brief moments of relief before leading you straight back into the fray.
Swag takes the down deep. Funkdamunk lures you in with subtle vocal snippets and relaxed tints of melody before bringing out a bass line that pushes things through the floor..
K+Lab is now a regular feature on glitch hop charts and DJ playlists worldwide. Funkdamunk is nipping closely at his heels. Who will win this battle for broken beat supremacy?
This release will be available the first Wednesday of November from all your favourite online retailers: beatport.com, additech.com, junodwonload.com, itunes and more.
Previews are available on our soundcloud
01.Aug.2011 EMPD025: K+Lab – Kolab Remixes
EMPD025: K+Lab: The Kolab Remixes
Kolab are a New Zealand based hip hop outfit who have been tearing up airwaves since 2004. Their style is jazz and funk fusion and inspiration comes via the likes of De La Soul, Common, A Tribe Called Quest and J Dilla. Along with regular appearances on the New Zealand Independent Music Charts, Kolab have also featured on the cover of Remix Magazine as well as on Sony Playstation promotional material. Their debut album “What comes next” was featured on the iTunes “hot” list.
Now Empathy Recordings in association with Kolab are proud to bring you a very special collaboration: K+Lab vs Kolab!
K+Lab is quickly becoming the dominant force in New Zealand glitch hop. His signature bass heavy hip hop fusion blends seamlessly with Kolab’s jazz-hop synthesis. K+Lab’s Vibe up remix of “Killin Time” will not disappoint fans of the original and is sure to keep K+Lab’s glitched out hordes pleased with its chopped up breaks and heavy synthesized bass. Next up K+Lab’s remix of “City streets” steps up the pressure. It’s a luxuriously smooth liquid drum n bass exploration which is sure to find a home on many a large sound system in the very very small hours.
Whether you like your funk straight up or crookedly broken, this release has something for you. It will be available 15 August from Beatport.com, junodownload.com, addictech.com and all your favourite online stores.
You can preview it now on our soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/empathy-recordings
05.Apr.2011 William Breakspear: Two Oh Double One Mix
Empathy Recordings is pround to bring you the latest in our long line of guest mixes… Welcome William Breakspear and his Two Oh Double One mix featuring over an hour of bastard breaks and glitch hop
Raised by wolves in the depths of English woodland, Breakspear soon came to love the natural rhythms of the forest. Thrust into the city as a pup he foraged for beats in the urban sprawl, occasionally finding a kick or bass slide which reminded him of the forest. Now he has mastered his biomechanic arms and digital brain he can finally return to the trees with added vigour and become complete with the beat.
This is what you get:
1. Schlachthofbronx – Nastybass ft. Spoek Mathambo & Bigspace
2. Opiuo – Monkey Crunk (ill.Gates & Samples Remix)
3. Stickybuds – Bo Riddim!
4. Sharps – Limb by Limb
5. Flore – La Folie (Lawgiverz Remix)
6. K+Lab – Talking Smack
7. Jay Z – 99 Problems (The Prodigy Remix)
8. Cheshire Cat – Funky Joint (Gella Remix)
9. Niles Philips – Easy Down Home Cooking
10. The CB’s – Misdemeanour (A.Skillz Remix)
11. Javier Morillas – Like That
12. Seiji – I Can’t Let it Go
13. VibeSquaD – FunkWear
14. K+Lab – Out the Door (William Breakspear Remix)
15. Featurecast – Sniper
16. William Breakspear – Skydive
17. JPOD – Funkinitup
18. Rootsellers – Front Heavy Funk (Stickybuds Remix)
19. Flevans – Foot Tied
20. Huxley – Regulated Wishing
21. Stealing Sheep – Mountain Dogs (William Breakspear Remix)
22. Mooqee & Pimpsoul – Keep Pounding
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William Breakspear – Two Oh Double One – DJ Mixset by Empathy Recordings
