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DEE ROZE: A RESURGENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Depending on who you ask, many will agree that R&B music has been at a disadvantage for quite some time. A lot of the formula many had grown used to throughout the years has been lost in the process. Most will agree that you just don’t get a lot of the same quality anymore when it comes to the new projects we see. Surely, a lot of that has much to do with the “microwave society” that has resulted within the music industry. It no longer takes as much work to put together a project and get it out to music fans. Most artists are handling the entire process of recording, producing, so on and so forth, so they don’t have producers and engineers and A&R in their ears, saying this is good and this is bad. It’s mostly up to the artist now to make all the decisions when it comes to what the fans get, and unfortunately, the industry has suffered as a whole. 

It’s always a joy when I come across an artist who actually gets it, and lives by the process that existed some time ago and we had all become used to. With this feature, we’re thrilled to introduce you R&B Singer & Songwriter Dee Roze. He’s worked steady over the past few years at building a solid reputation and following for himself as a new artist. His recently collaboration with the ladies of June’s Diary has definitely broadened his reach with music fans, and many are now anticipating music from him. Currently working on his debut album, he’s tiding fans over with his remake of R. Kelly’s classic album 12 Play. We recently had some time to talk about that undertaking, as well as the process of recording and organizing his official debut to the world. 

Dee Roze: I wanted to say it’s a privilege to be on the call with you brother. I really appreciate it. 

James: No problem at all. As I listened to your music, and listened to some of the songs you’ve remade, like R. Kelly’s and Part Time Lover from H-Town. You make mention of the people who have come before you. Who were some of the people you came up listening to when building your own style?  

Dee Roze: I go back as far as James Brown, Luther, Donnie Hathaway, and down the line to Stevie, R. Kelly, and Babyface. I pattern my writing after them because they had a blueprint of what works. That genre of music - I’ve been on tour with those guys and I see the money that comes in from it. People get sidetracked with the rap because that’s what gets pushed to the commercial outlets, but R&B and Soul makes a lot of money. You and I see that these guys are selling out. 

James: I think the reason this genre good, especially artists like Keith Sweat, and so on, they offered so much substance. You can see the difference when yo stand it up against what comes out today. It’s not to put anyone down, but the facts are there to see. There was a song you were doing on YouTube, and while I can’t remember the name of it, I could hear the passion in your voice. You remind me of the greats of the nineties like K-Ci and JoJo. It’s a good thing that you have more of an old soul. What goes into putting together your music?

Dee Roze: I definitely like to piggyback off K-Ci, because he’s my closest brother in this industry, and Fantasia would be my closest sister in this. He’s a king for allowing me to do that. In my process, I don’t write down anything. I turn the music on and it just pours out. I’ll reveal it all when we start moving around more. Music speaks to me in a different language. Just like on one of June’s Diary’s songs, I didn’t write. Sometimes I don’t even have a track - I just go. 

James: I certainly get it man. I think there’s a lot of people like you and I who just get it. For a lot of artists, this is all just a hustle, versus it being “life” for you. It’s in your heart. Where does your inspiration come from?

Dee Roze: I think Kristal and I have talked about it. I had to come to the conclusion and be humble that I was chosen for this. And God is using me as a vessel. It’s my purpose. It’s what I was put here to do. I don’t go through infidelity or drama, but I can look at everyone else’s life and put it out like I’m actually going through it. I have to be able to display that. It’s just like the song “Black Man”, I wasn’t even going to do it. I did a project called “12 Play Again”, which was based on R. Kelly’s album. Bad Man was not going to be remade, but there was a kid who was killed in Philly by the police. That night, I was recording something else. Kristal came in and told me about that, and it just came to me to rewrite Bad Man and we did the video the next day. I always allow God to use me. To people’s defense, if they’re not on that beat, they don’t understand what’s going on, or how this dude sound this good. I’m sure the greats like Marvin Gaye went through their trials, but I keep going and trusting God. Don’t get it wrong, I am a street guy, but I roll with God. 

James: I get it man. A lot of us have both sides to offer, and it just shows who you are. The track stood out to me vocally. Obviously you’re still growing, but I felt the track was good. On the YouTube video, you were explaining how you specifically wanted to do twenty-one tracks for your album. Why was that?

Dee Roze: I wanted like a two-sided album. I wanted up-tempos, the club joints, and then the more old school side. I put certain R&B joints on there with hip-hop joints. 

James: I think it’s good to have your album in this way, especially when it allows you to perform it LIVE with a band. What’s the album timeline?

Dee Roze: I have a few songs that’s out. Right now, considering I was in a group for a while, I’m building a brand as a solo artist. Thank God my cousin Cam came along. He really hit the ground running with building my brand. Thank God I received the placement with June’s Diary. I have a few other collaborations that will be coming out. I’m just building my brand. 

James: This is great man. You’re humble, and you’re doing the groundwork. The placement with June’s Diary is perfect because your journey mirrors there. You both have worked hard to get to where you are. 

Dee Roze: Right. I’ve never been the type to piggyback off my wife. I get a lot of throwback saying I’m holding her back, and so forth. I stay out of her business, but when she rings that bell, I show up and show out for my baby. Kristal is a bold lady. She can stand on her own. She handles her business, and we have a mutual agreement of trust and honor in our relationship. 

James: I think you’re doing amazing things. You have a great product. In the past I’ve been pretty critical with rising artists, and I can see where you’ve put in the work. I think you’ll go very far. What do you want people to get from your album?

Dee Roze: I want people to love again, make love, and start a new generation of a different thought process. I want people to be in love and have joy. My music is for everybody. I haven’t even gotten into the process of what it’s going to be. I listen to Bruno Mars; I listen to The Weeknd, but you hit it dead on the nail on the head with R. Kelly. It took me redoing 12 Play to realize I wasn’t tripping. I was re-recording the greatest artist of all times. I saw the LIVE show for two years and we started building a relationship. We had the same manager, and then we started playing ball together. We were going to the studio together until everything started happening. I’m praying for that brother and everybody involved. 

James: I think it’s great again man. Where can people find you online?

Dee Roze: Well again, my name is Dee Roze. If you just google my name, my music is on all platforms. I also have a website that’s being worked on, and it’ll be back up in a few weeks, and I’m on Instagram. Cam is great. He literally left his house in North Carolina and came to Atlanta with me. 

James: I get it man. It’s all part of the hustle and the journey. Not many people will do that, so it’s great you have him. He was willing to take that leap, and honestly those are usually the ones who make it first. He’s taking that sacrifice, and it’ll definitely help your career. You have the perfect persona for this industry and I believe you’ll do well. I’m so appreciative for you guys. Are there any type of final comments?

Dee Roze: Please continue to support my beautiful wife Kristal and her group June’s Diary, my uncle Frank, who has given me a lifeline of opportunity, and I’m blessed to help these ladies continue fulfilling their dreams. We’re off to the races man! It’s a blessing!

[siren1song]

Time to finally post my Prinxiety playlist!! It’s got 56 songs, and I don’t see that growing in the future because I haven’t added to it since December.

Taglist: @emo-disaster, @sleepy-sides, @dying-is-a-hobby, @paravigilant-virgil, @firey-alex, @an-abundance-of-unreads, @nonbinary-lizard-2, @nerdy--wolverine, @authorized-trash, @eli6363-s-eyes-wide-open, @acanvasofabillionsuns, @wouldnt-you-like, @orca-iguana, @mr-sammy-stressed, @marshmallow-fluffy

Boys Like You by Maty Noyes

You Say by Lauren Daigle

Royalty by Conor Maynard

I Think I’m In Love by Kat Dahlia

Won’t Say I’m in Love (Mashup) by Thomas Sanders, Foti, Terrance Williams, and Jamahl Rawls

Weak by AJR

Color by Todrick Hall, Jay Armstrong Johnson

Kindly Calm Me Down by Meghan Trainor

What the Heck I Gotta Do by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lindsay Mendez, Anthony Ramos, Alex Boniello, Gerard Canonico, and Antwaun Holley

Can’t Sleep Love by Pentatonix

Guillotine by Jon Bellion, Travis Mendes

I Won’t Give Up by Jason Mraz

Perfect by Ed Sheeran

arms by Christina Perri

Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne

anxiety by blackbear, FRND

Monsters by Timeflies, Katie Sky

Mine by Bazzi

Carnival Hearts by Kayla Diamond

Everybody Talks by Neon Trees

When He Sees Me from Waitress

La Da Dee by Cody Simpson

breathin’ by Thomas Sanders, Foti

I See You by MISSIO

Say My Name by Tove Styrke

your text by Sundial

Tongue Tied by Grouplove

ME! by Taylor Swift, Brendon Urie

Can’t Help Falling In Love by Pentatonix

Into You by Ariana Grande

Rewrite the Stars from The Greatest Showman

for him. by Troye Sivan

Little Do You Know by Alex & Sierra

Oh My Love by The Score

Side To Side by Ariana Grande

Roses by The Chainsmokers, ROZES

Grind Me Down (Jawster Remix) by Jawster, Lillianna Wilde

Blank Space by Taylor Swift

Animal by Chase Holfelder

On Purpose by Sabrina Carpenter

Lemon Boy by Cavetown

I Like Me Better by Lauv

Bad Ideas by Tessa Violet

Lock Me Up by The Cab

Shut Up And Kiss Me by Marianas Trench

Halo by Beyonce

Pieces Of Me by Ashlee Simpson

Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) by Ne-Yo

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

I Choose You by Sara Bareilles

Death of a Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco

Marry Me by Jason Derulo

Knock You Down by Keri Hilson, Kanye West, and Ne-Yo

Lowlife by That Poppy

Everything by Michael Buble

Animal by Neon Trees

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VQs8SNWVQLnFIgDrUj9H1?si=JPDSNJj3Sfiz72S4IE4xUA

[jougogo]

okay i hv 3 mb in my drafts (hajilex, roze/kenma, dee/kuroo) and i’ll prob finish them before tmr but thank you all for participating!! i’m so grateful for all of you<33 here’s to more milestones to come!! mwah mwah i hope you all have a fantastic day

[popstarpress]

Kirby Manga Masterpost

I sometimes get people confused by how many Kirby manga there are, or the differences between them. Seeing as none have been localized, and few scanlated, there’s a lot of confusion around the different ones. So I’ve compiled a list of all the Kirby manga I’m aware of (with help of the Japanese wikia page). In total, there are 55 manga (including sequels as separate ones), with 23 serialized manga and 32 anthologies. The manga are all separate canons from each other and the games, but are still based on the games, like how the anime is a separate canon from the games, but still shares a lot of characters and plot points.

Here’s the three that are generally the ones referred to as “the Kirby manga”. All others are below the cut. Warning: it’s a very long post.

Kirby of the Stars! Moretsu Pupupu Hour! (星のカービィ! も〜れつプププアワー!), by Taniguchi Asami.

This is probably the most well known Kirby manga, and the one most people refer to as “the Kirby manga”. It was originally published in CoroCoro Comic, has 13 volumes, and ran from 2006 to 2016, covering games that released in that time period, but also has a lot of random comedy stories. It tends to give the characters more dramatic and wild personalities, such as Marx’s love for blowing up planets, and Meta Knight’s narcissism. It’s scanlated by Kirby’s Manga Funshack. (Tumblr) (MangaDex)

Kirby of the Stars: Pupupu Hero (星のカービィ プププヒーロー), and its sequel, Kirby of the Stars: Ultra Super Pupupu Hero (星のカービィ ウルトラスーパープププヒーロー), by Aoki Kei and Mikamaru.

This manga is popular for its art and the fact that a lot of its chapters focus on Magolor. It tends to have very “on model” type art in comparison to Moretsu, which has more expressive, comedic art - a good way of telling the difference between them. Pupupu Hero ran in Dengeki Nintendo: For Kids from 2009 to 2013, and was compiled into two (very limited edition) manga. Ultra Super Pupupu Hero ran in Dengeki Bazooka from 2014 to 2016 until the magazine was suddenly cancelled, and was never compiled into a volume. The creators are currently petitioning for get the series reprinted, as it’s hard to find now. It’s scanlated by The Fountain of Dreams. (Tumblr) (MangaDex)

Kirby of the Stars: The Legend of Dedede in Dream Land (星のカービィ デデデでプププなものがたり), by Hikawa Hirokazu.

This one also ran in CoroCoro Comic, from 1994 to 2006, then was revived in 2017 in CoroCoro Aniki and continues to run. It has 25 volumes, plus a "Best Of" compilation and mini-″25.5″ volume. The focus is on slapstick gags and dramatic behaviors from Kirby (usually negatively affecting Dedede). It was at one point picked up to be localized by Viz, under the title Kirby, but was dropped shortly after. That is the main reason it’s still some people’s most known Kirby manga. Only a few chapters have been scanlated, by Golden Roze. (MangaDex)

Serialized Manga:

Kirby of the Stars (星のカービィ), by Sakuma Yoshiko, was published in Shougaku Ichinensei, Ninensei, and Sannensei from 1992 to 2009. Compiled into 12 volumes, plus a "Best Of" and other special editions and picture books. Kirby's a troublemaker who will do anything for food, but doesn't mean to do bad. He also wasn't originally from Dream Land, being born from a flower in the shape of a tiny star in a faraway place. He ran out of things to eat while growing, so he set off on a journey, eventually getting to Dedede's Castle and eating all his food.

Great Commotion in Dream Land (プププランドは大さわぎ), aka Knock Out Kirby of the Stars (かっとび星のカービィ), by Abe Sayori, was published in Shougaku Ichinensei from 1992 to 1993. The one with the strange original characters, including a human girl.

Kirby of the Stars (星のカービィ), by Chibi Nyanne, was published in Shougaku Sannensei from 1993 to 1994. Kirby frequently has a :3 face, and this series also uses human characters.

Kirby of the Stars (星のカービィ), by Maeda Noemi, was published in Shougaku Ichinensei from 1994 to 1996. Kirby has a more bratty, mischievous personality.

Kirby of the Stars: Exciting Grand Adventure (星のカービィ ウキウキ大冒険), by Taijan Hokuto, was published in Monthly Shounen Gag King from 1997 to 1999, and was compiled into one volume. It has a 4-koma format, but a continuous story.

Pupupu Grand Adventure ~Kirby of the Stars~ (プププの大冒険 〜星のカービィ〜), by Daimaru Roketto, was published in Pocket Land from 1997 to 1998. Rick, Kine, and Coo see Kirby as a friend and send him advice, but Kirby has a self-centred personality, and doesn’t give them much care.

Kirby Quiz (カービィクイズ), by Takase Hiroshi, ran in Preparation for Entry: Kindergarten Learning for an unknown amount of time around 1995 to at least 1999. The "chapters" are quizzes, puzzles, and games for kindergarten children to complete, though there's sometimes little manga along with that.

Kirby of the Stars: Friends of Dreamland (星のカービィ プププランドの仲間たち), by Himeno Kagemaru, was published in Shougaku Gonensei and Rokunensei from 2002 to 2003. Kirby's kind but has strange behaviours, such as making crop circles in fields and filling a pool with detergent to wash it with a tornado. He lives in a house along with Waddle Dee, Cappy, Broom Hatter, and Scarfy.

Kirby of the Stars: Great Commotion in Dream Land! (星のカービィ プププランドは大さわぎ!), by Himeno Kagemaru, was published in Shougaku Yonensei in 2003, with two specials, one in 2004 for Amazing Mirror and one in 2005 for Canvas Curse.

Poyo Poyo Kirby (ポヨポヨカービィ), by Haribuki Shikimi, was published in Famitsu Cube & Advance from 2006 to 2009. It's a 4-koma with game information. Kirby speaks in "Poyo" like in the anime.

Kirby of the Stars: Kirby & Dedede's Pupupu Diary (星のカービィ カービィ&デデデのプププ日記), first by Michi Michiru, then by Matsuyama Noboru, was published in Famitsu DS+Wii from 2006 to 2016, and is currently being published in Terebi Gemu Magazine. There are 6 appendix collections (booklets only released in magazines), and one "Best Of" volume. Kirby and Dedede are often with each other in a non-hostile way.

Kirby of the Stars (星のカービィ), by Miyasumi, was published in Chara Parfait from 2006 to 2011. They're short, colour comics focusing on specific games.

Kirby of the Stars: Pakutto Big Laughter Show!! (星のカービィ パクッと大爆ショー!!), by Kawakami Yuuki, was published in CoroCoro Ichiban from 2012 to 2014, and compiled into two volumes. "Pakutto" is an onomatopoeia for a type of eating noise (think Pacman). It was revived just for 2015 as Kirby of the Stars: More Big Laughter Show!! (星のカービィ もっと大爆ショー!!), after the author recovered from illness.

Kirby of the Stars: Poyo Poyo Everyday (星のカービィ ぽよぽよな毎日), by Michi Michiru, is published in Pikopuri, starting in 2012, and is still being serialized. It's a 4-koma series, and despite being more modern, has characters showing up from the earliest games. It has a single volume so far.

Kirby of the Stars: Full 4-Koma Parfait♥ (星のカービィ まんぷく4コマぱふぇ♥), by Karino Tau & Poto, published in Chara Parfait Comic & Puzzle in 2013. It only ran for two months. It also has the same illustrator that does the novels' illustrations. The title's a punny one, with "Manpaku" meaning full as in "complete" but also full as in "full stomach".

Kirby of the Stars: Sparkling★Pupupu World (星のカービィ キラキラ★プププワールド), by Nanjou Akisama, was published in Chara Parfait in 2014 until April, and is still publishing in Chara Parfait Comic & Puzzle. It has one volume. It's a 4-Koma that focuses on Kirby and Waddle Dee.

Kirby of the Stars: Daily Round Diary! (星のカービィ 今日もまんまる日記!), by Dynamic Tarou, is published in CoroCoro Ichiban, starting in 2016 and is still being serialized. Had a heavy focus on Robobot. Kirby is an innocent airhead, and Meta is a shy subordinate of Dedede who says he knows all about Kirby, but actually knows very little. Also, it's a "Manmaru Diary", with "Manmaru" meaning both "cute" and "perfectly circular/round", so it's also a punny title.

Kirby of the Stars: Full Pupupu Fantasy (星のカービィ 〜まんぷくプププファンタジー〜), by Takeuchi Ibuki, is published in CoroCoro Comic, starting in 2016 and is still being serialized. It has one volume so far. Kirby's a bit dense, such as how he didn’t know how to make cup ramen. He and Dedede are friends.

Anthology Comics

These all have a similar format: various non-connected 4-Koma, with each “chapter” being a collection of these strips done by a different author. They’re mostly just separated by game.

4-Koma Theater Series, published by Enix:

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Theater (星のカービィ 4コママンガ劇場), 1995.

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Theater 2 (星のカービィ 4コママンガ劇場2), 1996.

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Theater 3 (星のカービィ 4コママンガ劇場3), 1996.

Kirby of the Stars: Short Comic Theater (星のカービィ ショートコミック劇場), 1996.

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Theater 4 (星のカービィ 4コママンガ劇場 4), 1997.

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Theater 5 (星のカービィ 4コママンガ劇場 5), 1998.

Kirby 64: 4-Koma Theater (星のカービィ64 4コママンガ劇場), 2000.

Kirby 64: 4-Koma Theater 2 (星のカービィ64 4コママンガ劇場 2), 2000.

Kirby 64: 4-Koma Theater 3 (星のカービィ64 4コママンガ劇場 3), 2001.

Kirby's Nightmare in Dreamland 4-Koma Theater (星のカービィ 夢の泉デラックス 4コママンガ劇場), 2003.

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror: 4-Koma Theater (星のカービィ 鏡の大迷宮 4コママンガ劇場), 2004.

Fireball Game Comic series (aka 4-Koma Gag Battle), published by Kobusha:

Kirby Super Star: 4-Koma Gag Battle (星のカービィ スーパーデラックス 4コマギャグバトル), 1996

Kirby Super Star: 4-Koma Gag Battle Full Version (星のカービィ スーパーデラックス 4コマギャグバトル まんぷく編), 1996

Kirby Super Star: Gag Paradise (星のカービィ スーパーデラックス ギャグパラダイス), 1997

Kirby Super Star: 4-Koma Gag Battle Starving Version (星のカービィ スーパーデラックス 4コマギャグバトル はらぺこ編), 1997

Kirby's Dreamland 3: 4-Koma Gag Battle (星のカービィ3 4コマギャグバトル), 1999

Kirby 64: 4-Koma Gag Battle (星のカービィ64 4コマギャグバトル), 2000

Kirby 64: 4-Koma Gag Battle Mix Version (星のカービィ64 4コマギャグバトル ミックス編 ), 2000

Kirby's Nightmare in Dreamland: 4-Koma Gag Battle (星のカービィ 夢の泉デラックス 4コマギャグバトル), 2003

Kirby's Nightmare in Dreamland: 4-Koma Gag Battle Thorough Version (星のカービィ 夢の泉デラックス 4コマギャグバトル とことん編), 2003

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror: 4-Koma Gag Battle Part 1 (星のカービィ 鏡の大迷宮 4コマギャグバトル パート1), 2004

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror: 4-Koma Gag Battle Part 2 (星のカービィ 鏡の大迷宮 4コマギャグバトル パート2), 2004

Kirby Canvas Curse: 4-Koma Gag Battle (タッチ! カービィ 4コマギャグバトル), 2005

Kirby Squeak Squad: 4-Koma Gag Battle (星のカービィ 参上! ドロッチェ団 4コマギャグバトル), 2007

Kirby Super Star Ultra: 4-Koma Gag Battle (星のカービィ ウルトラスーパーデラックス 4コマギャグバトル), 2009

4-Koma Encyclopedia series, published by Kobunsha:

Kirby's Nightmare in Dreamland: 4-Koma Encyclopedia (星のカービィ 夢の泉デラックス 4コマ大事典), 2003

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror: 4-Koma Encylopedia (星のカービィ 鏡の大迷宮 4コマ大事典), 2004

4-Koma Manga Kingdom series, published by Futabasha:

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Manga Kingdom 1 (星のカービィ 4コマまんが王国 1), 1995

Kirby of the Stars: 4-Koma Manga Kingdom 2 (星のカービィ 4コマまんが王国 2), 1997

Kirby 64: 4-Koma Manga Kingdom (星のカービィ64 4コマまんが王国), 2000

Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble: 4-Koma Manga Kingdom (コロコロカービィ 4コマまんが王国), 2001

Kirby's Air Ride: 4-Koma Manga Kingdom (カービィのエアライド 4コマまんが王国), 2003

[365elephantsoap]

THANKFUL FRIDAY

I did not know Amani or Sarah until last year. I didn’t know Erica or Jenn who live in my neighborhood, until last year. There is a really long list of people that I could write down here that I didn’t know or love until last year. Tavia and Xander. Abbi and Lucas. Roze. Rose (who did an amazing drawing of my singing bowl experience). Dee! Man, that woman will inspire you to get on the hiking trail. Jess and Jade, our lifeguards. Michelle or camp photographer. I’m afraid to continue listing names because I know I will leave someone out. We all met each other at Camp Wildling. One of my concerns about moving to KCMO was making new friends. How do you make new friends after the age of 30 particularly if you do not have children? There are 491,158 people living in this city. How do find the ones who get you and love you for being you?

You go to camp.

At opening ceremony for Camp Wildling, everyone is invited to place something on the alter we set up in the shala and you are encouraged to say a few words about the item. Things placed here represent what you hope to get out of camp or what you’d like to leave behind at camp. People place pictures, rocks, charms. All kinds of things. This year I placed the print that I had written a note on for Granny. I said that the picture represents two things. One is to never hesitate to send the note, to reach out and connect. The other thing the picture represents is the connections and relationships that can be formed at camp. I attended many different summer camps as a young person and I always made new friends. We would all end up being pen pals for a while, but eventually the connections would fade out. Remember your tween self for a moment, living in the age before internet and cell phones and imagine maintaining long distance friendships. Even with technology, it takes effort.

It’s worth the effort. More than worth it.

The friendships I have made through Camp Wildling are important to me. Not just because I have collected some really great people into my life, but because it helps me maintain and foster old friendships. When I send a message to Tania telling her how awesome she is and that plant she pointed out completely stopped my bug bite from itching, I am reminded to also send a message to Steph to ask about her trip to Mexico. There is a song we used to sing at 4-H summer camp. It is a simple one line song that we would sing in a round. It was usually the last campfire song of camp. It is my first lesson on the importance of connections and relationship.

Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold.

It is not lost on me how fortunate I am to have such a group of fantastic people in my life or how important is to keep them in my life. Both the silver and the gold.

[tapehustlers]

New song Joe Rugby/Dirt Dolla F Dee Roze - Booty Clapper! https://tinyurl.com/wft2lb8

[uncanny-era]

2017_Rap.txt

The rules: one song per artist, mostly rappers -- who are sometimes rapping. Mostly singles. I break the rules but never the spirit of the rules. Sometimes I choose an artist’s best song, but most of the time I default to my favorite. If you see issues with production credits, artist location, or know where Babyface Gunna is from, hit me up.

Artist -- "Song" f. featured artist p. Producer [City, ST]

Creek Boyz -- "With My Team" p. A2r.Beats [Baltimore, MD] 

OMB Peezy -- "When I Was Down" p. DTB [Mobile, AL / Sacramento, CA]

Goldlink -- "Crew" feat. Brent Faiyaz, Shy Glizzy p. Teddy Walton [Baltimore, MD / Washington DC]

Vince Staples -- "Rain Come Down" f. Ty Dolla $ign p. Sekoff [Los Angeles, CA]

Kendrick Lamar -- “LOVE.” f. Zacari p. Teddy Walton, Sounwave [Los Angeles, CA]

J Hus -- "Did You See" p. Jae5 [London, UK]

Buddy -- "World of Wonders" p. Kaytranada [Compton, CA / Montreal, CN]

Frank Ocean -- "Chanel" [Los Angeles, CA]

Shabazz Palaces -- "Since C.A.Y.A." f. Thundercat [Seattle, WA / Los Angeles, CA]

DaBoii -- "Beast Mode" f. Yhung T.O. p. Parts Unknown [Vallejo, CA]

Future -- "Mask Off (Remix)" f. Kendrick Lamar p. MetroBoomin [Atlanta, GA / Los Angeles, CA]

Lil' B -- "Free Life" [Berkeley, CA] 

Natia The God -- "The Wrong Way Pt. II" p. El Lobo [Los Angeles, CA]

Saba -- "There You Go" co-p. Daoud [Chicago, IL] 

DJ Quik & Problem -- "Central Ave" f. MC Eiht [Compton, CA]

Playboi Carti -- "Magnolia" p. Pierre Bourne [Atlanta, GA]

Ball Gizzle, J Scott, John Wicks -- "(West Orlando) Still Here" [Orlando, FL / Broward County, FL] (Sahbabii -- “Chit Chat”)

Kodak Black -- “Tunnel Vision” p. Metro Boomin, Southside, Cubeatz [Broward County, FL]

YoungBoy Never Broke Again -- "Dedicated" p. Go Grizzly, PoohBeatz [Baton Rouge, LA]

Swae Lee -- "Unforgettable" f. French Montana p. 1Mind [Tupelo, MS / Atlanta, GA / New York City, NY]

03 Greedo -- "Mafia Business" p. Doggy [Los Angeles, CA]

Lil Uzi Vert -- "XO Tour Llif3" p. TM88 [Philly, PA]

Chief Keef -- "Can You Be My Friend" p. Young Chop [Chicago, IL]

Slimmy B -- "Opp Shit" p. Fre$co  [Vallejo, CA]

Tee Grizzley -- "From the D to the A" f. Lil Yachty p. Helluva [Detroit, MI / Atlanta, GA]

Ryan Hemsworth -- "Hunnid" f. E-40, Yakki [Halifax, CN / Atlanta, GA / Vallejo, CA]

Quelle Chris -- "Popeye" f. I, Ced p. MNDSGN [Detroit, MI / Brooklyn, NY]

Kamaiyah -- "Me Against Myself" p. Link Up [Oakland, CA]

Tay-K -- "The Race" p. S.Diesel [Arlington, TX]

Mozzy -- “Sleep Walkin” p. Jay P Bangz [Sacramento, CA]

SOB x RBE -- "Lane Changing" [Vallejo, CA]

Charlie Heat, Ant Beale -- "Dirty Taurus" [Woodbury, NJ]

Young Thug -- "Off Top Benz" f. Kodak Black p. Wheezy [Broward County, FL / Atlanta, GA]

Milo -- "Sorcerer" [Milwaukee, WI]

Jay Worthy -- "Stepping Out" f.  $ha Hef p. Alchemist [Los Angeles, CA / New York City, NY]

Chris $pencer -- "Can't U See" f. Sulaiman [Chicago, IL]

Gunna -- "Secure the Vibe" f. Young Thug p. Wheezy [Atlanta, GA]

Freddie Gibbs -- "20 Karat Jesus" p. Blair Norf, ESVYBE, Speakerbomb [Gary, IN / Los Angeles, CA]

Sahbabii -- “Marsupial Superstars” f. T3 [Atlanta, GA]

Mike WiLL Made-It -- "Perfect Pint" f. Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, Kendrick Lamar [Atlanta, GA / Tupelo, MS / Los Angeles, CA]

Okmalumkoolkat -- "Ekse Aweh! (Vacay)" f. Petite Noir, Reba Red [Johannesburg, SA] 

bbymutha -- "Roses" p. Rock Floyd [Chattanooga, TN]

Smino -- "Anita" p.Monte Booker  [St. Louis, MO]

Migos -- "T-Shirt" p. Nard & B, XL Eagle [Atlanta, GA]

Corbin -- “ICE BOY” [Twin Cities, MN]

Nef the Pharaoh -- "My Way (Freestyle)" [Vallejo, CA] (Beeda Weeda -- “My Way”) 

Psymun -- "Glitch Tundra" f. Chester Watson [Twin Cities, MN / St. Petersburg, FL]

Antwon -- "94s" f. Wicca Phase Springs Eternal p. Fish Narc [San Jose, CA]

Porter Roy -- "Sacred Geometry" f. Cashtro, The Palaceer, Shabazz Palaces [Seattle, WA]

Wale -- "Running Back" f. Lil' Wayne p. Spinz Beats [DMV / New Orleans, LA]

Honorable Mention:

Swaghollywood -- "Li Moe" p. Richie Souf [Atlanta, GA / Sarasota, FL] 

T-Pain, Lil’ Wayne -- "Listen to Me" [Tallahassee, FL / New Orleans, LA] (not really 2017)

Humble Haitian -- "Catching Bodies (Stay Humble)" [Broward County, FL] (2016)

FBG -- "Blood Brothers" [Vallejo, CA] / OMB Shawniebo -- “4 Minutes All Me” [Richmond, CA] (can someone mix the chorus from the former with the verses from the latter?)

BabyFace Gunna -- "You Don't Want These Problemz" p. Dee Roze

Koran Streets -- "I'ma Thug" [Oakland, CA] 

Z-Money -- "Two Sixteens" f. Valee [Chicago, IL]

Queen Key -- "Kung Fu" [Chicago, IL]

Gucci Mane -- "Tho Freestyle" p. MetroBoomin [Atlanta, GA]

Zaytoven -- "East Atanta Day" f. Gucci Mane, 21 Savage [Atlanta, CA]  

Bobby Raps -- "Santa Barbara" [Twin Cities, MN / Los Angeles, CA]

Ness Nite -- "Expectations" [Minneapolis, MN]

PoloGang Kentae -- "BackStreet Baby" p. ZiggyOnTheKeyBoard, Drew Taylor f. Nick Cane

[rxin3akamallory]

So ye I decided to do this so let’s get started

Note: My taste in music is very odd and varied so plz don’t judge me lol

Also I’m only choosing songs that were on my Amazon Music (Technically these songs were on ITunes too but I don’t use ITunes anymore so ye lol)

Day 1) “Honey Lavender” - Ieuan

Day 2) “3 Strikes” - Terror Jr

Day 3) “La Da Dee” - Cody Simpson

Day 4) “I Can’t Decide” - Scissor Sisters

Day 5) “Matches” - Cash Cash ft. ROZES (Max Styler Remix)

Day 6) “Easy Love” - Sigala

Day 7) “Life Is A Highway” - Rascal Flatts

Day 8) “Everybody Gets High” - MISSIO

Day 9) “Good To Be Alive” - Meghan Trainor

Day 10) “i hate u I love you” - Gnash ft. Olivia O’Brien

Day 11) “Home” - Nitro Fun

Day 12) “Royals” - Lorde

Day 13) “Bohemian Rhapsody” - Queen

Day 14) “Love Me Like You Do” - Ellie Goulding

Day 15) “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” - Ninja Sex Party

Day 16) “Counting Stars” - One Republic (AKA MY FAVORITE SONG X3)

Day 17) “The Great Divide” - The McClain Sisters

Day 18) “First Day” - Thomas Newman (Finding Nemo OST) (OK I KNOW FINDING NEMO CANE A YEAR AFTER I WAS BORN BUT WASNT THE MUSIC TECHNICALLY MADE IN 2002? IDK I HAD NO OTHER OPTIONS XD)

Day 19) “Sixteen” - Thomas Rhett

Day 20) “Goodbye To A World” - Porter Robinson

Day 21) “Hey There Delilah” - Plain White T’s

Day 22) “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” - Panic! At The Disco

Day 23) “Eyes Half Closed” - Crywolf

Day 24) “Till I Forget About You” - Big Time Rush

Day 25) “Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen (Does this one count?)

Day 26) “It’s You” - Ali Gatie

Day 27) “you were good to me” - Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler

Day 28) “Castle On The Hill” - Ed Sheeran

Day 29) “Bad Romance” - Lady Gaga

Day 30) “hot chocolate” - dark cat

[prosouthmind]

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[ugdigital]

DEE ROZE: A RESURGENCE OF R&B

Depending on who you ask, many will agree that R&B music has been at a disadvantage for quite some time. A lot of the formula many had grown used to throughout the years has been lost in the process. Most will agree that you just don’t get a lot of the same quality anymore when it comes to the new projects we see. Surely, a lot of that has much to do with the “microwave society” that has resulted within the music industry. It no longer takes as much work to put together a project and get it out to music fans. Most artists are handling the entire process of recording, producing, so on and so forth, so they don’t have producers and engineers and A&R in their ears, saying this is good and this is bad. It’s mostly up to the artist now to make all the decisions when it comes to what the fans get, and unfortunately, the industry has suffered as a whole. 

It’s always a joy when I come across an artist who actually gets it, and lives by the process that existed some time ago and we had all become used to. With this feature, we’re thrilled to introduce you R&B Singer & Songwriter Dee Roze. He’s worked steady over the past few years at building a solid reputation and following for himself as a new artist. His recently collaboration with the ladies of June’s Diary has definitely broadened his reach with music fans, and many are now anticipating music from him. Currently working on his debut album, he’s tiding fans over with his remake of R. Kelly’s classic album 12 Play. We recently had some time to talk about that undertaking, as well as the process of recording and organizing his official debut to the world. 

Dee Roze: I wanted to say it’s a privilege to be on the call with you brother. I really appreciate it. 

James: No problem at all. As I listened to your music, and listened to some of the songs you’ve remade, like R. Kelly’s and Part Time Lover from H-Town. You make mention of the people who have come before you. Who were some of the people you came up listening to when building your own style?  

Dee Roze: I go back as far as James Brown, Luther, Donnie Hathaway, and down the line to Stevie, R. Kelly, and Babyface. I pattern my writing after them because they had a blueprint of what works. That genre of music - I’ve been on tour with those guys and I see the money that comes in from it. People get sidetracked with the rap because that’s what gets pushed to the commercial outlets, but R&B and Soul makes a lot of money. You and I see that these guys are selling out. 

James: I think the reason this genre good, especially artists like Keith Sweat, and so on, they offered so much substance. You can see the difference when yo stand it up against what comes out today. It’s not to put anyone down, but the facts are there to see. There was a song you were doing on YouTube, and while I can’t remember the name of it, I could hear the passion in your voice. You remind me of the greats of the nineties like K-Ci and JoJo. It’s a good thing that you have more of an old soul. What goes into putting together your music?

Dee Roze: I definitely like to piggyback off K-Ci, because he’s my closest brother in this industry, and Fantasia would be my closest sister in this. He’s a king for allowing me to do that. In my process, I don’t write down anything. I turn the music on and it just pours out. I’ll reveal it all when we start moving around more. Music speaks to me in a different language. Just like on one of June’s Diary’s songs, I didn’t write. Sometimes I don’t even have a track - I just go. 

James: I certainly get it man. I think there’s a lot of people like you and I who just get it. For a lot of artists, this is all just a hustle, versus it being “life” for you. It’s in your heart. Where does your inspiration come from?

Dee Roze: I think Kristal and I have talked about it. I had to come to the conclusion and be humble that I was chosen for this. And God is using me as a vessel. It’s my purpose. It’s what I was put here to do. I don’t go through infidelity or drama, but I can look at everyone else’s life and put it out like I’m actually going through it. I have to be able to display that. It’s just like the song “Black Man”, I wasn’t even going to do it. I did a project called “12 Play Again”, which was based on R. Kelly’s album. Bad Man was not going to be remade, but there was a kid who was killed in Philly by the police. That night, I was recording something else. Kristal came in and told me about that, and it just came to me to rewrite Bad Man and we did the video the next day. I always allow God to use me. To people’s defense, if they’re not on that beat, they don’t understand what’s going on, or how this dude sound this good. I’m sure the greats like Marvin Gaye went through their trials, but I keep going and trusting God. Don’t get it wrong, I am a street guy, but I roll with God. 

James: I get it man. A lot of us have both sides to offer, and it just shows who you are. The track stood out to me vocally. Obviously you’re still growing, but I felt the track was good. On the YouTube video, you were explaining how you specifically wanted to do twenty-one tracks for your album. Why was that?

Dee Roze: I wanted like a two-sided album. I wanted up-tempos, the club joints, and then the more old school side. I put certain R&B joints on there with hip-hop joints. 

James: I think it’s good to have your album in this way, especially when it allows you to perform it LIVE with a band. What’s the album timeline?

Dee Roze: I have a few songs that’s out. Right now, considering I was in a group for a while, I’m building a brand as a solo artist. Thank God my cousin Cam came along. He really hit the ground running with building my brand. Thank God I received the placement with June’s Diary. I have a few other collaborations that will be coming out. I’m just building my brand. 

James: This is great man. You’re humble, and you’re doing the groundwork. The placement with June’s Diary is perfect because your journey mirrors there. You both have worked hard to get to where you are. 

Dee Roze: Right. I’ve never been the type to piggyback off my wife. I get a lot of throwback saying I’m holding her back, and so forth. I stay out of her business, but when she rings that bell, I show up and show out for my baby. Kristal is a bold lady. She can stand on her own. She handles her business, and we have a mutual agreement of trust and honor in our relationship. 

James: I think you’re doing amazing things. You have a great product. In the past I’ve been pretty critical with rising artists, and I can see where you’ve put in the work. I think you’ll go very far. What do you want people to get from your album?

Dee Roze: I want people to love again, make love, and start a new generation of a different thought process. I want people to be in love and have joy. My music is for everybody. I haven’t even gotten into the process of what it’s going to be. I listen to Bruno Mars; I listen to The Weeknd, but you hit it dead on the nail on the head with R. Kelly. It took me redoing 12 Play to realize I wasn’t tripping. I was re-recording the greatest artist of all times. I saw the LIVE show for two years and we started building a relationship. We had the same manager, and then we started playing ball together. We were going to the studio together until everything started happening. I’m praying for that brother and everybody involved. 

James: I think it’s great again man. Where can people find you online?

Dee Roze: Well again, my name is Dee Roze. If you just google my name, my music is on all platforms. I also have a website that’s being worked on, and it’ll be back up in a few weeks, and I’m on Instagram. Cam is great. He literally left his house in North Carolina and came to Atlanta with me. 

James: I get it man. It’s all part of the hustle and the journey. Not many people will do that, so it’s great you have him. He was willing to take that leap, and honestly those are usually the ones who make it first. He’s taking that sacrifice, and it’ll definitely help your career. You have the perfect persona for this industry and I believe you’ll do well. I’m so appreciative for you guys. Are there any type of final comments?

Dee Roze: Please continue to support my beautiful wife Kristal and her group June’s Diary, my uncle Frank, who has given me a lifeline of opportunity, and I’m blessed to help these ladies continue fulfilling their dreams. We’re off to the races man! It’s a blessing!

[thesufidotcom]

Hazrat Sultan Bahu R.A Sai roze sai nafal namaazaan, sai sajde kar thakke hoo Makke hajj gae sai vaaree, dil dee daurh na mukke hoo Chille, chalee-e, jangal bhauna, is gal theen na pakke hoo Sab matalab ho ja‘ande haasil, peer nazar ik takke hoo Translation: Endless fasts, prayers and worship, and acts of prostration have worn me out. A thousand times have I gone on pilgrimage to Mecca but that did not end the wanderings of my mind; nor did my retreats to the seclusion of the forest bring me the enlightenment I had sought. But all the objectives of life are met, O Bahu, when the Master bestows a merciful glance! http://ift.tt/2qNjoGU

[un-enfant-immature]

Can Electronauts help make VR more social?

Virtual reality is an isolating experience. You power it up, strap the headset on and just sort of drift off into your own world. But maybe that doesn’t have to be the case. Maybe there’s a way to slip into a virtual world and still interact with your surroundings.

Electronauts presents an interesting example. Survios sees the title as a party game — something akin to what Guitar Hero/Rock Band was at the height of their collective powers, when people would set them up in their living room and invite friends over to play.

The new title has one decided advantage over those older games, however: It’s impossible to hit a wrong note. That’s kind of the whole point, in fact. Unlike the gamification of Guitar Hero/Rock Band, Electronauts is more experiential, designed to create remixes of songs on the fly.

I played a near final version of the title at a private demo in New York the other week, and mostly enjoyed the experience — my own personal hang-ups about doing VR in front of a room full of strangers aside. The experience has a very Daft Punk/Tron vibe to it as you operate a spaceship control while hurtling through psychedelic space.

There are several ways to interact with the basic track in the process, using the Vive or Oculus controller. The more complex tasks take some figuring out — I was lucky and happened to have the game’s creators in the room with me at the time. I suppose not everyone has that luxury, but the good news here is that the title is designed so that, regardless of what you do, you can’t really mess it up.

I can see how that might be tiresome for some. Again, there’s no scoring built into the title, so while it can be collaborative, you don’t actually compete against anyone. The idea is just to, well, make music. Hooked up to a big screen and a home theater speaker system, it’s easy to see how it could add an extra dimension to a home gathering, assuming, of course, the music selection is your cup of tea.

Here’s the full rundown of songs [deep breath]

The Chainsmokers – Roses (ft. ROZES)

ODESZA – Say My Name (ft. Zyra)

Steve Aoki & Boehm – Back 2 You (ft. WALK THE MOON)

Tiesto & John Christian – I Like It Loud (ft. Marshall Masters & The Ultimate MC)

ZHU & Tame Impala – My Life

ZHU & NERO – Dreams

ZHU – Intoxicate

12th Planet – Let Me Help You (ft. Taylr Renee)

Netsky – Nobody

Dada Life – B Side Boogie, Higher Than The Sun, We Want Your Soul

Keys N Krates – Dum Dee Dum [Dim Mak Records]

Krewella & Yellow Claw – New World (ft. Vava)

Krewella – Alibi

Amp Live & Del The Funky Homosapien – Get Some of Dis

DJ Shadow – Bergshrund (ft. Nils Frahm)

3LAU – Touch (ft. Carly Paige)

Machinedrum – Angel Speak (ft. Melo-X), Do It 4 U (ft. Dawn Richard)

People Under The Stairs – Feels Good

Tipper – Lattice

TOKiMONSTA – Don’t Call Me (ft. Yuna), I Wish I Could (ft. Selah Sue)

Reid Speed & Frank Royal – Get Wet

AHEE – Liftoff

BIJOU – Gotta Shine (ft. Germ) [Dim Mak Records]

Anevo – Can’t Stop (ft. Heather Sommer) [Dim Mak Records]

KRANE & QUIX – Next World [Dim Mak Records]

B-Sides & SWAGE – On The Floor [Dim Mak Records]

Gerald Le Funk vs. Subshock & Evangelos – 2BAE [Dim Mak Records]

Max Styler – Heartache (Taiki Nulight Remix), All Your Love [Dim Mak Records]

Riot Ten & Sirenz – Scream! [Dim Mak Records]

Fawks – Say You Like It (ft. Medicienne) [Dim Mak Records]

Taiki Nulight – Savvy [Dim Mak Records]

Jovian – ERRBODY

Madnap – Heat

MIKNNA – Trinity Ave, Us

5AM – Peel Back (ft. Wax Future)

Jamie Prado & Gregory Doveman – Young (Club Mix)

Coral Fusion – Klip [Survios original]

GOODHENRY – Wonder Wobble [Survios original]

Starbuck – Mist [Survios original]

Can’t say I go in for most of those, but I can pick out a handful I wouldn’t mind sticking in rotation — Del the Funky Homosapien, DJ Shadow and the People Under the Stars, for instance. I wouldn’t be too surprised to see additional music packs arriving, as the company secures more licensing deals.

Meantime, Electronauts will be available on Steam for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, priced at $20. The PlayStation version will run $18. For those who want an even more public experience, it will be arriving in Survios’ 38 VR Arcade Network location.

[realtrillmatic]

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Skar samples R. Kelly's 'When a Woman's Fed Up' for new video featuring Mozzy

Young boss Mozzy lends a verse to the young upstart on Mozzy Records named Skar with his latest video Fed Up, sampled from R. Kelly's When a Woman's Fed Up.

[esfactory]

Rode bieten pasta zelf maken

Rode bieten pasta zelf maken. Met gepureerde rode bieten maak je dee prachtige roze pasta.

Rode bieten pasta zelf maken. Dit is een recept dat ook al heel lang op de plank ligt. En dat is best jammer want het is zo leuk om zelf pasta te maken. Het is ook niet echt moeilijk. Het kost alleen wel wat tijd.

Er zit wel biet in deze pasta, maar eigenlijk proef je dat niet. Ik krijg daar altijd een soort van kortsluiting van. Want het kan een pluspunt zijn maar ook een minpunt. Maar voor…

[bhabha-lon]

Creme 12-73 - Legowelt - Crystal Cult 2080 Album Sampler (Out November 2013) by Creme Organization Legowelt - Crystal Cult 2080 Album News, EP announcement Irrepressible Dutchman Legowelt is to release a new album in the coming months. Entitled ‘Crystal Code 2080’, it will come on Creme Organization and is preceded by a sampler EP that features one track from it. That track is ‘Crystal Cult 2080’, a melodically mystic production that is alive with Legowelt’s usual synthesiser magic. The other three tracks are just as muddled and multi-layered, texturally rich and typically Legowelt. They include the eeriness of ‘majestic Alchemy’, the stormy and filmic emotions of ‘Mistral’ and classic house jack of ‘Do What U Gotta Do’ with its mesmerising synth lines and deep moods. The ‘2080’ part of the album title is taken from the Roland JV2080, a legendary digital synthesizer from the nineties that was used a lot in the making of the album. Bought second-hand in Tokyo for a couple of hundred dollars, it lends the record a very dewy eyed soul, whilst the ‘Crystal’ part of the title stands for the self-made ‘DIY germanium crystal compressor’ Legowelt used throughout the writing process. The album itself features ten new tracks of pure Legowelt music mainly recorded in De Hague in the past year, but also on the road during tours of LA, the Californian desert, Tokyo (which spawned ‘Crystal Cult 2080’) and Tejada Gran Canaria (where ‘The Future of Myself’ was written.) Where his last album The Paranormal Soul was an organic trip into misty forests, this one seems more concerned with medieval spirits; it’s deeper, darker and the whole thing is tied together by a more coherent sense of ancient alchemy. Given the use of a DIY germanium crystal compressor during production, it’s no wonder everything feels warm, fuzzy and mystic in a way that draws your attention in like that fabled philosopher’s stone… glare too long and you might just turn to stone. Right from the opening track the mood is so encapsulating you are drawn right into Danny Wolfers’ mysterious electronic world. From there various different tempos are explored and plenty of famed synthesiser work comes to the fore, wrapping grooves in trippy themes, impish spirits and plenty of organic lushness. "Majestic Alchemy is sounding dope... interested in hearing the album. " ike_release (EPISODES, Chicago) "Majestic Alchemy!" Ombossa "do what you gotta do :)" Dave Ellesmere (Graphene / Belief System, Berlin) "loving this!!" Osunlade (Yoruba Records, Imerovigli, Santorini) "big Legowelt fan! Thanks! " Dario Zenker (Ilian Tape) "Love this ep! Legowelt and Creme can,t go wrong" Dimi Angélis (A&S, Traut Muzik, Balans) "superb work, love mistral" Marko Nastic (Radio B92 / Exit Festival, Belgrade) "Nice release. Love all 4 track. " Eduardo De La Calle (Analog Solutions) "Do What You Gotta Do, very nice." Keishie "mistral and do what you gotta do! club trax executed with style and finesse." Alex Downey (Third Ear / Split / [covert], London) "Good record, especially Do What you Gotta Do, but i have to agree with Mute Oscillator!" Aroy Dee "oh man, legowelt is UNSTOPPABLE!!!" Hunee (Hunch Music / Rush Hour, Berlin) "great ep!!!! majestic alchemy is my fav......" Oliver Kapp (Raygun / Indulge, Hamburg) "'do what u gotta do' works for me!" Fred Deepsounds (Deepsounds.fr) "do what you gotta do!!" DVS1 "Majestic Alchemy for me. Overall a very rich ep!" Sunil Sharpe (Sheworks, Dublin) "'do what you gotta do' HOT" Enrico Crivellaro (Archive/Neroli, Verona) "Crystal Code 2080 (Extended 12'' Dub) / Mistral for me at 1st listening, thanks. " Angel Molina (Sonar Music, Barcelona) "2013 definitely seen the return of the album format looking forward to this one as well after this sampler. Mistral is the one for me here" Paul Mac (Stimulus Records, Brightlingsea, Essex) "thank you for good music!" Dj T (GET PHYSICAL MUSIC GMBH, Berlin) "Great EP! Mistral iis fantastic :) " Jackmate (Philpot) "barely feeling this one" Electric Indigo (indigo:inc) "Legowelt quality as usual. Majestic Alchemy is my fav track. " Carl Suspect (Uncanny Valley, Dresden) "Majestic Alchemy for me. thanks!" Lakker / Eomac "again retro chicago and detroit stuff with a twist nice!!" Kuczera (Intergalactic FM, heerlen) "loving Majestic Alchemy!" Lando (Hotflush / Rush Hour, Berlin) "Feeling the dub!" Jimmy Posters (Pulse Radio / Saints & Sonnets, London) "Crystal Code & Majestic Alchemy for me. More dusty sounds than the last LP! I like :-)" Delta Funktionen (Ann Aimee, Berlin) "Majestic Alchemy for us on here thanks!" AnD (Horizontal Ground, Black Sun Records) "Nice as usual, very musical. Will play "Crystal code 2080". Thx." MuteOscillator (Ksoul & MuteOscillator ) "A very nice taste of things to come... Looking forward to the rest." Owain Kimber (Dessous Recordings / Littledetroit, Cardiff) "Thanks Majestic Alchemy is twisted but I really like Do What U Gotta Do." Mike Grant (Big 50 Entertainment, Oak Park) "Sounding good, downloading for closer inspection." Surgeon "Majestic Alchemy is doing it for me, but then again I'm a sucker for over driven kick drums. Mistral is also great." Truss / MPIA3 ""Mistral" is my favorite tune here so far, but in my eyes not the strongest Legowelt release." Norman Nodge (MDR, Berlin) "Majestic alchemy !!!!! Superb, but all the tracks are brilliant. " Fabrice Lig "all tracks ok." alex cortex "this is another great one from Legowelt Will play Of cousre " Laurent Garnier "No bad at all but not the best Legowelt I heard. " Ksoul (Ksoul & MuteOscillator , TORINO) "as usuall classy!" Christereo "It's Legowelt. You need this in your life. No more to be said really." Nubian Mindz "Danny can i love you any more than i allready do....yes you have succeeded once again...once again absolute supreme quality that most of us can only dream of producing.....bastard how can i not be this good !!!!!!!!!!!!" Marco Bernardi (Take the Elevator, Bristol) "Wicked stuff. Crystal Code 2080 is my favorite. Cheers!" Yves De Mey "Gritty sounds from my hometown... very cool melodies in here!" DJ Fabio (STUG / DITCH 100% vinyl techno parties, Den Haag) "great stuff from mr wolfers as always. very good and consistent ep all in all, crystal code and do what u gotta do are my favorites. club and radio support mos def, big up" Jan Kinčl Zero (Zero Show @ Radio808, Zagreb) "Mistral and Do what u gotta do are bombs! Really curious for the album. Thnx" Kid Culture (DJ Mag NL) "Do What You Gotta Do is sublime...." Vince Watson (Bio Music, Amsterdam) "Not for me this time thanks" Karim Sahraoui (Transmat records, Aix-en-Provence) "On another planet!" Innershades (Roze Balletten, Aalst) "Can't wait for the album, these are great. " Tessela (Poly Kicks) "so good it hurts! great thanks" Pär Grindvik (Stockholm LTD) "Love all 4 tracks. 5/5" Leri Ahel (Mutant Disco Radio Show, Rijeka) "Great EP loving Crystal Code 2080 & Majestic Alchemy!" DJ Billy Nasty "All 4 are fantastic but 4 is the standout for me." J. Tijn "majestic alchemy and do what u gotta do" Domenic Cappello (Sub Club) "A+" Bryan Kasenic (The Bunker NY, Brooklyn) "Pure Legowelt quality. Ace!" 0x4644 (BLN.FM, Berlin) "Nice" Vincent Pollard (Exclaim.ca) "Not really for me but will DL Mistral and see if it grows on me, thanks" Mosca (Ann Aimee, BBC Radio 1) "At the risk of stating the obvious: all four tracks are ace. Thanks." Dave TTB (TOTHEBONE, London) "do de do! love it!" Michel De Hey "downloading" Tim Thaler (BLN FM, Berlin) "yay" Objekt (Objekt) "Great stuff! " Pawel Gzyl (Nowa Muzyka, Krakow) "He must have more tracks than ProRail and still he can do no wrong ;) " Giles Armstrong "Majestic alchemy indeed. " Sven VT (De-bug, Berlin) "looking good... can't wait for the complete album !" Tomaz (22tracks, Sint Pieters Leeuw) "i wish i had 10 more hands to put in the air" Koen van Bommel (Noisey (Vice)) Crystal Cult 2080 is sure to prove another lucid and distinctive chapter in the ever-captivating story that is the musical career of Legowelt. https://bit.ly/2M0dvht https://bit.ly/3emPiOD https://bit.ly/3gqZAit https://bit.ly/3ehZuYG