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DJ COREY GRAND “NON-FICTION HEART(BREAKS)”

ill poetic — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:37:30 +0000

LxE just hipped me to this dude a couple days ago, as sometimes they he backs LxE up on the decks when he performs.

Then I came across a post on this record by my friends at TheHigherPlane.

Which is cool and all. But then I looked at the tracklist.

I feel like outside of my circle, no one in Ohio really messes with half the artists I mess with, so when I see FlyLo, J*Davey, and The Weeknd (amongst many others) on here, I get relieved that I’m not going crazy.

Here’s the trackslist & link

Corey Grand Says:

Based on a journey of self-exploration through his craft, he has woven a fabric of sounds that showcase his diverse ear for music. One of the main points of emphasis presented in this collection of mixed original content arrives with an eerie ambiance letting the listener know this is no ordinary compilation.

New Ill Po Song “Numb”

ill poetic — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:14:59 +0000

In preparation for my upcoming EP “Synesthesia: The Yellow Movement”, I’ll be dropping a selection of songs and videos for everyone to enjoy throughout the Fall and Winter. The first of which is titled “Numb” and is written to Flying Lotus’s “Infinitum”. Expect a video for this in the near future as well. If I get a good response from you guys on it, I may have to add it to the EP.

This kind-of turned in to one of those songs that ended up sitting in a special place in my heart. I can’t quite articulate why, it just fills this vibe I’ve always wanted to pull off. It reminds me of how life felt when I was a kid. Kind-of a soundtrack that would play in Max’s head from “Where the Wild Things Are”. It feels just right for the season. A November-ass song.

Grab it on Bandcamp RIGHT HERE.

(Keep reading for more info on the upcoming EP)

Speaking of the new EP, our team is currently wrapping up a host of things to get it out to you ASAP:

First: We’re officially diving into the official mixing and mastering of the record. Truthfully, I’ve never taken any of my records to a professional studio with a professional engineer to co-mix a song. Hence why I’ve never been happy with the mixdowns of my songs. Finally, I get to begin hearing the music the way I hear it in my head. The colors of the instruments are so much brighter and sharper, and the drums cut through amazingly. Hopefully, y’all will hear the difference as well.

Second: We’re doing lots of videos this time around. I have a LOT of music (I mean A LOT of music) on the horizon, and this EP sparks everything off. The visual accompaniment plays a huge factor in this set of releases, so we’re working hard to evolve the audio and the visual hand-in-hand.

Finally, we’ve been developing the stage show. We’re attempting to throw out the usual playbook and re-define my stage show from the ground up. If you came out to the SLAM Music Festival in Cincinnati this past August, you caught a glimpse of where we’re heading. Rather than just a performance with a DJ or band, We’re working to create an experience. Think Funkadelic on Broadway. I want to turn every song I bring you in the near future into a multi-demensional experience. As we get back into touring next year, be on the look out for a show near you.

Thundercat “The Golden Age of Apocolypse” Stream

ill poetic — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:06:14 +0000

I fell asleep to this album streaming for free over at TheWellVersed.com
I woke up and it was still playing on repeat. At first I was frightened that my dreams were crossing over into reality.
Then I remembered I set this to play last night.
It’s been playing since and still is.
This record goes stupid.
Don’t believe me.
Listen.

Toldya.

From the camp that brings you Flying Lotus.

Brainfeeder would be that shit, then.

Bilal “Levels” Video

ill poetic — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:21:33 +0000

FULL SCREEN
The Sounds of VTech / Bilal Levels

Bilal is dope. And really slept on.
I was watching this video, thinking how much it reminded me of this Flying Lotus video. Then I realized it was directed by Flying Lotus. Which makes Flying Lotus that much more great to me.

His album “Airtight’s Revenge” has been out for a little while now.

Flying Lotus “MmmHmmm” Video

ill poetic — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:53:21 +0000

Off “Cosmogramma” which is in stores now (pic below).
Which means I need to go to a store and pick this and that Big Boi up ASAP.