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2 of 20, BIBIO - AMBIVALENCE AVENUE

1 of 20, EXILE - RADIO

2009 is officially winding down. It's time to look back and celebrate the year that was. Here are my 20 favorite albums from 2009 (in no particular order), two a day for the remainder of the year. Enjoy.

Friday, December 18, 2009

WARP 2010...

The chaps across the pond at Warp are giving the people a taste of what the new year has to offer with their Warp 2010 compilation. It features new(ish) material from Bibio, Flying Lotus, Rustie, Hudson Mohawke, Gonjasufi, and more. The future is lookin' good.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS...

New video from KiD CuDi. This is "Pursuit of Happiness" featuring MGMT & Ratatat. Taken from Cudder's dolo debut Man On The Moon: End of Days.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

SEVEN SEALS...

Looking to join a cult? Here's your soundtrack. Seven Seals is the new album from James Pants and it features a heavy dose of psych & synths that'll have you ready to go P.A.G.A.N. in no time. Courtesy of Stones Throw.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

VILLA MANIFESTO EP...

Out today is the Villa Manifesto EP from ground-breaking Motown hip-hop crew Slum Village. The EP serves as a precursor to the full length Villa Manifesto that will hit in 2010. 6 new tracks from SV featuring production from Young RJ, Madlib, and more.

Monday, December 14, 2009

GHOST CLOCK (VIDEO)...

New video from the brothers Bell, otherwise known as Lymbyc Systym. This is "Ghost Clock" from their latest effort Shutter Release. Directed by Jeff Kolar.

Friday, December 11, 2009

MIRRORS...

New video from electro-boogie kingpin Dâm-Funk. This is "Mirrors" from his recently compiled Toeachizown project on Stones Throw. Check it out.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

COASTAL BRAKE...

Out this week is Coastal Brake, the latest single from SF based designer slash electronic music producer Tycho. Another meticulously crafted piece of ambient electronic music from the Ghostly camp. Dreamy stuff.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

$FREE.99: ATL RMX



Wowza! [adult swim] has outdone themselves. They've curated a remix effort called ATL RMX that pits dirty south emcees like Lil Jon & Gucci Mane against a who's who of future hip-hop beat makers including El-P, Dabrye, Michna, XXXChange, Flying Lotus, Prefuse 73, Hudson Mohawke, and more! Need I say more? Click here to download.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

TIL THE CASKET DROPS...

Also out this week is Til The Casket Drops, the highly anticipated third go-around from Virginia Beach duo the Clipse.



The album features guest turns from Cam'ron, Yeezy, Ab Liva, and more. As usual, the lion's share of the production is handled by The Neptunes. I may not always be down with their lyrical content, but their delivery is top-notch.

Monday, December 7, 2009

ECSTASY & FRIENDS...



Lots of new music coming out this week. First up is Ecstasy & Friends from British electronic producer Loné. Another solid collection of dreamy, nostalgic beatscapes that hit softly but stick with you. Check out "Karen Loves Kate" after the jump.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

NIGHT BY NIGHT...

New video from Chromeo for "Night By Night" featuring some top-notch dance moves from Dave 1.

Friday, December 4, 2009

NIKE LUNARLITE REJUVEN8...

Coming soon. Looks crazy comfy.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

LIL' GIRL...

New video from SA-RA member Shafiq Husayn. This is "Lil' Girl" featuring Fatima from his debut solo jawn Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka. Courtesy of Plug Research.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

$FREE.99: PAUL WHITE - SOUNDS FROM THE SKYLIGHT (SIDE B)

Sounds From The Skylight (Side B) from Paul White is now available for download FREE of charge via Bandcamp. Click here to download.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

LUCKY 9TEEN...

Out today is Lucky 9Teen, the new mini-album from innovative electronic beat maker (and NoDoz alumni) Mike Slott. It's 30 minutes of lush soundscapes that buzz and whir in beautiful ways. Amazing stuff.