01 May 2008

MONKEYBOXING BUZZ CHART - MAY '08

Sounds you hear that linger in your ear...


1. (NEW) Jimmy Hicks – I’m Mr Big Stuff – New Orleans Funk Vol. 2 LP (Soul Jazz)
Mad funky strut - takes Jean Knight’s track and throws it straight back.
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2. (NEW) The Black Keys – Same Old Thing – Attack & Release LP (Nonesuch)
Still got game! More planet-sized blues-rock groove.
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3. (2) The Snugs – Trying – Single (Freestyle)
Vintage ska horns, clattering breakbeat and gorgeous vocals from Hannah Collins.
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4 (NEW) Deepspace 5 – Chain Fight – Bakesale LP
Super-heavy phatness despite the god-squad agenda and Star Trek referencing disabilities. It’s how they roll in South Dakota.
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5. (1)Little Hannah Collins – Brother – Demo (Unreleased)
Damn! Sister got funk!
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6. (7) T Bird & The Breaks – Plenty Of Soul – Untitled EP
Wicked southern fried s.o.u.l.
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7. (NEW) Pete Rock feat. Little Brother – Bring Y'all Back - NY's Finest (Nature's Finest)
Why do Little Brother sound so much better when someone else does the beats?
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8. (NEW) 45 King feat. 4th Pyramind – 45 King Mixtape (Scion AV)
Ridiculous old school foolin’ on a Big Daddy Kane tip.
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9. (NEW) Nouvellas – Satisfied – (Single)(Ernest Jennings Records)
Finally! Proper single release for garage rock/ soul crossover bomb!
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10. (NEW) Atmosphere – Puppets (When Life Gives You Lemon LP)(Rhymesayers)
The Angstie Boys - back again with more nod for yo’ head.
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