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Mohegan S☀n Interview

Rather than be all hype or repetitious with facts to try and suade you into thinking what I’m think is good, I’d like let the music of Mohegan S☀n speak for itself. If your down with what you hear you’ll continue to read and learn what’s forthcoming from Mohegan S☀n.
His style? Juke, Jersey, Experimental.. Just good electronica. #GetFamiliar.

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Are you a real Mohegan? An Algonquian speaker? I mean to ask how and why you decided on your moniker.

I was studying the plight of the native americans at st johns university (ex-home of the Red Men) – u know how americans killed over 20 million indians in less than 100 yrs x shit

we had to write a report on a tribe and I chose the mohegan/mohican tribe or ‘wolf tribe’ from ny. I ended up finding more google info about ‘mohegan sun’ the casino than the fckin mohegan people lol

right around the same time
I was learning about how most of doctrines of the catholic church r rooted in the primitive pagan worship of the sun.

the son of god is actually the god of the sun

so yea lol the irony

And just out of curiosity, since this is a Canadian blog, where in Canada were you born?

ha that was a typo somewhere deep in the internet. I’m actually from plainfield, new jersey

I got family in nova scotia tho

Can you tell me something about your musical background?

I’ve been listening to jersey club since I was like 11. its just called ‘club’ over there lol there arent even any clubs to go to haha

the internet opened me up to juke x house x other bass stuff

I spent a nice chunk of my childhood playing games like final fantasy, kingdom hearts, zelda, resident evil, pokemon (to name a few)

so you can hear the little sprinkles of basement x internet x hit points in everything I do

How easy was it to get a hold of the “jersey/philly/bmore club tracks” that you’d listen to back in the day?

pre-soundcloud was pretty rough. reminiscing right now about after school l-rides to newark for exxxxcclluussive cds lolll

If one song could represent your childhood what would it be and why?

booman – watch out for the big girls
 
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If you hadn’t started making music what do you think you’d be up to?

actually makin money or somethin

How did you start producing in the first place?

started bullshitting mash ups and djing on virtual dj when I was 14. moved properly to ableton for production when I was 16 and I can mix on w/e now (serato, traktor, cds, vinyl, etc.)

I got made fun of constantly which kept me going

What excites you most about the sounds/genres your working with?

most ppl find it annoying that a tune or ep gets old in a month but I think its beautiful. I have such a short attention span so this way I’m never bored

Name one recent release that you’d like to remix:

rabit – terminator ep…. o wait

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So, tell me about your track on Full Service Allstars Vol. 1 Out on Fancy Restaurant Records. How’d that all come together?

full service was the 1st party I ever played earlier in january (a big ass s/o to jerry jones, jack inslee x wrech teck)

they just recently put me on as a resident and so that super smash bros/jersey club homage was a lil sample of my gratitude

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You got anything coming from Ben Aqua’s #FEELINGS? Are you able to disclose?

:) (# Mohegan Son – Lips EP #) (:

droppin spring 2013

What are your plans / projects for the next few months?

aside from a few appearances on compilations, I’m working on EPs for soukouch ethnik and freshmore, a collab EP for b yrslf, a collab EP for lftf, x an adorable 2 track for the homies at paradisiaca

Any closing statements?

thx 4 this

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A Moment For: Khadafi Music


Artist Bio ::

Multi-talented Philadelphia native, Khadafi Dub constantly utilizes his eclectic musical skills to push the borders in the music world. With an extensive background in the hip-hop world as lyricist “Konfidential”, he experienced feverish success ever since he stepped onto the scene including tracks and videos featured on 106 & Park, MTV Jams, and VH1. He resurfaced with a new project, as Khadafi Dub, mixing his infectious lyrical flow with dub and electronic musical productions. His unmatched attributes as Khadafi Dub quickly lead him to become the highest demanded MC and host in the EDM world, alongside the likes of Nero, Flux Pavilion, Zeds Dead, Doctor P, Feed Me, and Mt. Eden, to name a few, and won him the acclaimed Best Dubstep MC/Host of 2012 at the Dubstep Music Awards (North America) earlier this year. Khadafi Dub landed one step closer in bridging the gap between the two microcosms that unite him, hip-hop and EDM, Khadafi Dub released ‘The Glitch’ mixtape, a sixteen-track compilation showcasing his inspiringly relatable lyrics over originally produced and remixed tracks. His unparalleled assets provide a unique live experience that only his exclusive tracks and hypnotizing vocals are capable of delivering, its indisputable that “Few, if any, control and rock a crowd like Khadafi Dub does”(Vinyl Penetration).

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A Moment For: Frank Grimes


Artist Bio ::
In addition to being one of the most exciting young tattoo artists in the city, this guy is also rapidly becoming renowned for his chops as a producer. Combining the best elements of 90s R&B, modern electronic music and a ghetto aesthetic that is undeniably fun. He has released music on Canada’s Aufect Recordings and Crude that demonstrate his unique style perfectly. Frank takes it one step further with his DJ sets by fusing his love of hip hop and R&B with his own original productions and other exciting, bleeding-edge club tunes.

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My Robot Ears #76

Soundcloud roundup baby. As per always errethang free. Alota deepish house today.
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A Moment For: ForteBowie

Artist Bio ::
With a rich Cameroonian background and from on the Southside of Atlanta, emerged the amazing talent of Denzel “ForteBowie” Ayuk. Born in 1990, ForteBowie taught himself to master fruity loops on his laptop and the keys on a piano in his teen years. Then, after being a student of numerous genres, he began to embark on a journey as an artist. Influenced by the styles of artists such as Sade, Phil Collins, Sting, Outkast, and many others, Forte mixes all of his influences with his own flavor and curates works of art.

ForteBowie launched his own brand, 1990, in December 2011 as a way to honor his before and the amazing decade of the 90s. A multitalented musician who can play numerous instruments and is an extraordinary songwriter/producer/vocalist/rhyming circuit of his hometown, Forte has been making his mark in different cities for the past year.

After releasing his first project on March 1, 2011, entitled UberEargasms: The Life & Times of David Ruffin Jr., Forte gained some attention from music fans online but not enough to capture the attention of the tastemakers and big media outlets.

By of July 2011, ForteBowie released his Something About #Bowie project through Refined Hype and attracted the likes of Dj Booth.net, The Smoking Section, Ashley Outrageous, The Fader Magazine, and many others. With undeniable records like Ratchet, Impala, and Decatur the project landed a spot on Live Mixtapes in the Indy section getting a very good score without a DJ. Something About #Bowie included a few notable underground artists such as, Aleon Craft, Stanza, and Dave Flyer.

In 2012, everyone can look forward to ForteBowie’s third forthcoming assessment entitled Passion & Confusion due in the fourth quarter and the rise of an amazing and well deserved artist.

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Profiling: Lord Boyd

It is with great pleasure I present to you the first of F U T U R E C L A S S I C S ‘Profiling’ interview series. The format is simple and potentially revealing. Hopefully you will all find this to be an entertaining series.

Ghost in the Phantom is a single release via Forward Thinking Sounds, whom you should like on Facebook. Original artwork by TYAN, whom you should also like on Facebook.

One positive thing…about life is that it ends and then you won’t have to think about it anymore

The thing I love…nothing. i’m dead inside.

Yes it’s true… happiness is a illusion

Fighting for… solidarity among the socialists

Money makes…alot of people insane and/or miserable

I’m constantly…criticizing myself and the things i make

If everyone knew…everyone, they’d probably be more empathic

I collect…cool-looking old cameras i dont use because they dont make the film anymore

Sex is… pretty much the best thing you can do

A few years ago…i was a few years younger

I always wanted…to steal a cop’s gun

The number one… jukebox in new jersey

One of the problems… facing the world today is there’s not enough love, man

We all have…a special purpose

People wanted me…to roll over and die

There is no limit to…what you can accomplish when you believe in your dreams

The only thing on TV…is breaking bad

When the time comes… I will be ready for the end-times

What happens in… between the time you cough and when your eyes stop watering

I’m lucky…I was born white and affluent

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My Robot Ears #75

Yet another Soundcloud platter for you.
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A Moment For: Mohegan S☀n


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*Tracks have DL links in descriptions. FYI

A Moment For: Ultrademon



Ultrademon ::
dark nights, dusky maidens, future raves, full moon beach parties, desert stars, vine hung horizons, industrial wastelands, cyberspace djs, mecha demon magic, ethnobotanical basslines, dark crystal messiahs, teen anime love stories, stinging auras, fungal fantasy house, nautical elves, and voidic charms.

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