I don’t know how I miss this, but I did. From the land of my old stomping grounds, Wale, Tabi Bonney, The Five One is a band out of the DMV(DC, Maryland, Virgina). The Five One consists of 4 members represented by colors: Red, Blue, Green and Gold, and they actually wear their colors so not to be confusing.

A Mr. Oizo track pulled through Flying Lotus’ crazy brain — should be totally otherworldly, right? Interestingly, it’s much tamer than I would have expected. Perhaps it’s because this remix was done a couple years …

Nerdy Austrian cat buys nice synthesizer, makes tweaked out edits of contemporary classics, posts them on the internet, enjoys moderate to middling blog-attention. A classic love story that’s impossible to resist. Who can refuse?

Femi Kuti, the eldest son of the legendary Fela Kuti, is holding a remix competition for his song “You Better Ask Yourself” from his new album Day By Day.

Well it is official, 2008 has been kicked to the curb (about damn time). Well anyway, have a happy, and prosperous New Year from all of us at Rhythm Lab Radio and Needledrop. Some of you may be wandering why is there a picture of black eyed peas.

K-OS is coming back with a new album entitled “Yes!” The album is set to be release in March 2009. K-OS has been one of the most original and creative artist in hip hop today. …

One of my favortie albums of 2008 is Santogold’s debut album. A solid album through and through. One of my favorite tracks is Lights Out; however, everytime I hear I think of the Bud Light Lime commercial until now. France’s Tepr adds a little spice to “Lights Out” with his remix. And now no more lime beer after taste (even though it was cool that Bud used Santogold for their ad campaign). (via Analog Giant)

Trip Hop icon Tricky is back.  I first heard him with the Wild Bunch aka Massive Attack, and then he put out Maxinquaye which was an amazing album.  He has had other releases, but none …