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Anji Bee on ‘Out Of The Past’ By GROOVEBLASTER

The second full-length album by The Grooveblaster, Out Of The Past, was recently released via Bandcamp and other digital retailers.

Once again, producer Gerald Belsha enlisted Anji Bee (of Lovespirals) and Yasi Baby! of (Pacha Massive) to lend their lyrical and vocal talents to his retro-styled jazzy electronica. Anji is featured on the Philly soul styled “Put Some Music On (Good Times)” and the bittersweet pop gem “Smiling, while Yasi sings on the upbeat, funky “Dare” and the laid back “Lady Groove,” which debuted at #4 and spent 2 weeks on the Below Zero Beats Top 10 chart.

The 13 track album also features guest vocals by Berlin chanteuse, Jana Tarasenko, as well as a host of groove inducing instrumentals. “Stretch Out and Relax” featuring Jana debuted at #7 in the Below Zero Beats top 10. Instrumental cut, “It’s in Her Kiss,” was also featured on the recent Chillcast with Anji Bee: 5 Years of Chillin’ free compilation, alongside Bee’s own version of “Put Some Music On,” co-produced with her Lovespirals partner, Ryan Lum.

Bee had previous contributed to The Grooveblaster’s 2008 album, Cities, Streets, and Bebop Nights, on the tracks “Whole Wide World” and “Summer Days.”

Featuring several tracks with a few different female vocalists, the album creates a party vibe that anybody who appreciates the origins of a genre like hip-hop will certainly enjoy.

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Read a recent interview piece with Gerry of The Grooveblaster

Chillcast Top 20 Podsafe Tracks of 2009

Its that time again… time to check out Anji Bee’s favorite podsafe songs released during the year of 2009! And yes, I am speaking in 3rd person. LOL! Every track in this over 90 minute set was played on The Chillcast last year at some point. Keep in mind, now, these are ONLY podsafe tunes — no special permissions tracks. And luckily for you, many of them are free downloads!

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Playlist:

  1. “Bésame Mucho” The Latin Love Project Bolero Lounge (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  2. “The Only One” Jazzra Soulounge (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  3. “Ultra Light (ft. Jhelisa – Sustenance Mix)” The Angel Ultra Light EP (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  4. “All is One” Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy Unseen Music Unheard Words (2009) Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  5. “Counting Waves” Sarah Fimm White Birds EP (2009) Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  6. “Shine” Lovespirals Single (2009) Music Alley | Buy on iTunes| Download Free Mp3
  7. “Right Now (ft. Yasi Baby!)” Pacha Massive If You Want It (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  8. “Se Eu For” Romulo Fróes No Chão Sem O Chão (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  9. “Consequences” Vanessa Daou Joe Sent Me (2009) Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  10. “Vinsandaan (ft. Irina Mikhailova) Hands Upon Black Earth Translucent (2009) Music Alley | Buy on iTunes
  11. “Dangerous (George Vemag Point Of View Mix)” Destination X ft. Lisa Nicole Dangerous – More Mixes (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  12. “Sakura Stroll” 7 Day Visa Tokyo (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  13. “If I Wanted You (ft. Michelle Shaprow)” Jay-J Love Alive (2009) Buy on Beatport | Download Free Mp3
  14. “Day After Day (ft. Sambor Kostrzewa)” Hypnos Day After Day EP (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  15. “The Greasy Beat (ft. Bootsy Collins – Natural Funk Mix)” Claude VonStroke Bird Brain (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  16. “Que Belleza” Naga Secretos (2009) Stream this album from Rhapsody | Download Free Mp3
  17. “Soul Do Samba” Márcio Local Márcio Local Says Don Day Don Dree Don Don (2009) Buy on Rhapsody | Download Free Mp3
  18. “Ladeira do Samba” Donatinho & Maria Joana Nuth Lounge, Carioca Spirit (2009) Buy on iTunes
  19. “Change the World” Joi & Gerideau Single (2009) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  20. “Vivire Para Ti (ft. Natalia Lafourcade)” Los Amigos Invisibles Commercial (2009) Buy on iTunes | Free Download

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Chillcast #152: Karmacoda Winners

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Lots of new releases on The Chillcast this week, including podsafe, special permissions, and free downloads in genres spanning the gamut of electronica from downtempo to glitch and through to trance.  There’s sure to be something to satisfy everyone’s craving for great new music! I’ve also got winners from the Karmacoda contest and a big announcement for next week’s show! BTW, if last week’s Chillcast Cupid’s Hunt 1 Hour Special didn’t show up in your feed reader, you can download it directly from iTunes or my site. Sorry!

Playlist:

  1. “Lady Groove” The Grooveblaster & Yasi Baby! unreleased (2009) * new vocal mix of “Daphne the Girl Detective” from Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights Buy original song on iTunes
  2. “Pleased (Feat. Princess)”  Big La VS Todd The Collaborations (2008) Free Download
  3. “Dynamo” Portofino Lounge Chillout (2009) Free Download | More On This Album
  4. “Make Like Mine (Live)” Karmacoda Ultraviolet Live (2008) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Faith in Me (Original)” Kirsty Hawkshaw Sanctuary EP (2009) Buy direct from KFH
  6. “The Way You Are (Eterman Chilli Remix)” 46bliss Remix Me Away: Vol. 1 (2009) Buy on iTunes | PMN
  7. “Feel.Love.Thinking.Of (Mexicans with Guns Remix)” Faunts single (2009) Free Download | More On This Album
  8. “What’s Wrong With You (New York Remix)” Spandex Bermuda Triangle 12″ (2009) Buy on iTunes
  9. “The Shine” Le Technique Relay the Fallback (2008) Free Download
  10. “Relax (Original Radio Edit)” James Nelson ft. Marcie Relax (2009) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Winter (ft. Andrea Britton – Radio Edit)” DT8 Project Winter (2009) Free Download | More On This Album

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Grooveblaster CD Featured on Below Zero

below zero beats The Grooveblaster‘s new album, Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights, is the featured album on the ultra cool Below Zero radio show and blog this week. As you probably know, I contributed vocals and lyrics to 3 tracks on this album (including a remix of my band,  Lovespirals), alongside great collaborations with Yasi Baby! of Pacha Massive, Laura Harley, and Daca Kopanja. This top rated radio show airs Sunday nights in San Francisco on Energy FM 92.7 from 8 pm to Midnight (PST) and in Paris on Tonic FM Mondays 12 – 1 am (PST) and Fridays 11 – 12 pm (PST). You can also listen online via NetMusiq Tuesdays 10 am (PST) or anytime via Live365.

By the way, you still have a few days to enter the big end-of-2008 Chillcast 8-CD “Grab Bag” Contest which includes a promo copy of the great Minus1 compilation CD put together by Below Zero DJ’s Mason Rothert, Jason Teplitsky, and Sinukus.

Chillcast #142: Make Out Music

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I’m a bit distracted this week, but then again, with the holiday season upon us, who isn’t? But rather than bombard you with Christmas music, I’m gonna soothe you & groove you with some seriously mellow make out music. Sorry to tease you with more pre-releases, but I do make up for it with 2 free mp3s!

Playlist:

  1. “I Saw You First” Monk Fly, Camilla Hill An Afternoon with Camilla (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  2. “Monsoon” Norazia Core (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  3. “Heart of Wax” Vanessa Daou Joe Sent Me (2008) Out Soon!
  4. “Something In Your Way (Avatar One‘s Chillout Mix)” Kinky Roland ft. Andrea Britton Something In Your Way (2008) Out Soon!
  5. “Your Smile (Sodapop Remix by Modo Azul)” Sunburn in Cyprus Single (2008) Via SIC Subscription
  6. “To You” Steen Thottrup Chillbar (2008) Sine Music
  7. “Shame (ft. Yasi Baby!) The Grooveblaster Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  8. “When You Come (ft. C Dala & Nego Elias)” MoShang Stone Bell (2008) Stone Bell Site
  9. “Secret Eyes” Cloetta Paris Secret Eyes (2008) More On This Album | Free Mp3 Download

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Grooveblaster Feature on Chillcast #139

As promised, this week I present a special artist feature on loopmaster extraordinaire, The Grooveblaster. Gerry and I spoke via phone about his long musical history and the process of creating his new album, Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights. He shares lots of really interesting stories, and coupled with the tunes, I think this feature will give you a nice portrait of the man behind the music. Warning: I do a say a few naughty words and play a few non-podsafe songs…

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Chillcast Feature on The Grooveblaster

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This week I will present a 60 min Artist Feature with The Grooveblaster on Chillcast with Anji Bee.

Hear how Gerry had his MySpace account unceremoniously deleted, was denied digital distribution by CDbaby, was contacted directly by a band to ‘cease and desist’, and how he turned his musical career around from outlaw underground remixer to chic retro-lounge downtempo fave of KCRW DJ, Raul Campos, as we preview tracks from his latest album, Cities, Streets, & Bebop Nights.

As I contributed vocals and lyrics to 3 of the tracks, I’m really excited about the album, but honestly, the whole thing is fantastic and includes collabs with the great Yasi Baby of Pacha Massive and posafe artist, Laura Harley, as well as great instrumental tracks with a sexy retro feel. There are a number of songs available on the podsafe music network to play on your show:

Thanks for checking out the promo. I appreciate any support you can lend in getting the word out about both this feature and Cities, Streets & Bebop Nights!