Comments on: The Boardwalk Beats of Mono/Poly http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/ I'm a Bartender, I Do Great Things. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:06:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Liz http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142277 Liz Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:09:21 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142277 Someone had to invent the electric tie rack. Someone had to invent the electric tie rack.

]]> By: Sach http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142130 Sach Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:27:03 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142130 New Boyz over Skream sounds gimmicky when you put it like that, but not if there's a genuine intention to collaborate. They're already rapping over sparse drum machines, it's not a huge leap. Honestly the onus should be on the emcees though, these producers are doing fine on their own and are deservedly getting a ton of attention, meanwhile most rappers can't get a decent beat to save their lives and won't try something new unless Kanye West does it first. thanks for the comp, will check it out ASAP New Boyz over Skream sounds gimmicky when you put it like that, but not if there’s a genuine intention to collaborate. They’re already rapping over sparse drum machines, it’s not a huge leap. Honestly the onus should be on the emcees though, these producers are doing fine on their own and are deservedly getting a ton of attention, meanwhile most rappers can’t get a decent beat to save their lives and won’t try something new unless Kanye West does it first.

thanks for the comp, will check it out ASAP

]]> By: Passion of the Weiss http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142093 Passion of the Weiss Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:44:12 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142093 Well, there is this. http://mediacontender.com/2009/09/09/dubstep-la-embrace-the-renaissance-vol-1/ I didn't listen because I'd prefer to hear these beats raw. Excluding Blu from the list above, I don't know how much I'd want to hear those guys spitting over a Dubstep/wonky/whatever beat. If that's what they're listening to, that's awesome, but putting New Boyz over Skream or what have you strikes me as pretty gimmicky. And I say this as a fan of both artists. Well, there is this.
http://mediacontender.com/2009/09/09/dubstep-la-embrace-the-renaissance-vol-1/

I didn’t listen because I’d prefer to hear these beats raw. Excluding Blu from the list above, I don’t know how much I’d want to hear those guys spitting over a Dubstep/wonky/whatever beat. If that’s what they’re listening to, that’s awesome, but putting New Boyz over Skream or what have you strikes me as pretty gimmicky. And I say this as a fan of both artists.

]]> By: Whopper Goon http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142092 Whopper Goon Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:37:23 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142092 err.. Why don't you try mixing tracks, or lay an a capella to add your own 'texture & movement'? err.. Why don’t you try mixing tracks, or lay an a capella to add your own ‘texture & movement’?

]]> By: Sach http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142083 Sach Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:49:39 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142083 First off: love the tracks. And now, a rant: I'm alternately thrilled and concerned by the Dub-Step/Wonky/Purple/Low End Theory material you've been posting. On one hand, this is without a doubt some of the freshest music that's come out this year and I'm proud to say that this site may well cover it best. On the other, I find myself wishing there was more effort put into the songwriting and not just the sub-bass that my puny headphones will never pick up. The reason Flying Lotus is miles ahead of the curve imo is that he did more than just make beats, he crafted an ALBUM full of texture and movement and did more to bridge the gap between Shadow and Dilla than anyone else has. Not that the scene has to go all melodic, these beats are perfect as is and are SCREAMING for emcees to jump on them. The Glitch Mob's "Artsy" remix stands out to me because it feels fully realised from start to finish, I want to hear MORE tracks like that, preferably with Nipsey Hustle, Blu, Fashawn, The New Boys and other LA emcees stepping up to the challenging material that these guys are putting out. In all fairness, working with rappers can be an absolutely detestable experience so I don't blame these guys. Plus it's not like it's the only scene that's concentrated more on mood/production than songwriting this year that could benefit from some front-men/women (Ahem: glo-fi) Rant over. First off: love the tracks. And now, a rant:

I’m alternately thrilled and concerned by the Dub-Step/Wonky/Purple/Low End Theory material you’ve been posting. On one hand, this is without a doubt some of the freshest music that’s come out this year and I’m proud to say that this site may well cover it best.

On the other, I find myself wishing there was more effort put into the songwriting and not just the sub-bass that my puny headphones will never pick up. The reason Flying Lotus is miles ahead of the curve imo is that he did more than just make beats, he crafted an ALBUM full of texture and movement and did more to bridge the gap between Shadow and Dilla than anyone else has. Not that the scene has to go all melodic, these beats are perfect as is and are SCREAMING for emcees to jump on them. The Glitch Mob’s “Artsy” remix stands out to me because it feels fully realised from start to finish, I want to hear MORE tracks like that, preferably with Nipsey Hustle, Blu, Fashawn, The New Boys and other LA emcees stepping up to the challenging material that these guys are putting out.

In all fairness, working with rappers can be an absolutely detestable experience so I don’t blame these guys. Plus it’s not like it’s the only scene that’s concentrated more on mood/production than songwriting this year that could benefit from some front-men/women (Ahem: glo-fi)

Rant over.

]]> By: Passion of the Weiss http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142039 Passion of the Weiss Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:11:46 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142039 This is true. Liz deserves credit for this find. And for inventing the electric tie rack. This is true. Liz deserves credit for this find. And for inventing the electric tie rack.

]]> By: Thomas http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142014 Thomas Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:32:41 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142014 that "Beatles Bitch" tune is the best thing i've heard in a little while. there's some Morodor in that synth. thanks for posting this. that “Beatles Bitch” tune is the best thing i’ve heard in a little while. there’s some Morodor in that synth.

thanks for posting this.

]]> By: Liz http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142006 Liz Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:33:41 +0000 http://passionweiss.com/2009/10/06/the-boardwalk-beats-of-monopoly/#comment-142006 I'm glad to see that my daily search for any kind of music that tweaks my neurons is being recognized. I'm taking credit for introducing POW to this little gem from the west. holler at ya girl I’m glad to see that my daily search for any kind of music that tweaks my neurons is being recognized. I’m taking credit for introducing POW to this little gem from the west.
holler at ya girl

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