Arts The Beatdoctor’s “Be Alright” Hits Japan!
Christmas has come early for us this year, as we are proud to announce that Beats Broke has invaded Japan!
Arts The Beatdoctor’s “Be Alright” was released on a Japanese compilation album titled Beat Studies: Lesson Two on Friday, December 5th. The record is delivered courtesy of P-Vine Records out of Tokyo, and includes all-time great Large Professor. Wheeeewwwwww!
I’m trying to get my hands on some copies of this import for our web store. If you’re interested in one, shoot me an email.
We also have landed some footage of the Arts The Beatdoctor Experiment performing “Sleep” live with Paradox (a.k.a. Pax) of Pax & Pry. Check it:
OBAMA WINS!!! OBAMA IS PRESIDENT!!!
Barack Obama just won Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Mexico. According to our numbers there is no way John McCain can come back to defeat Obama, so we’re calling it here first at 8:55 pm (no one on television has the guts to do it).
BARACK OBAMA IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!
We don’t have any more time to blog…it’s time to celebrate!
Cheers!!!
Beats Broke Endorses Barack Obama
Beats Broke is proud to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for the next president of the United States of America.
Unfortunately the Dutch can’t vote in this election, but our American readers can! Let’s join together and bring about real change by voting this Tuesday, November 4th. If you’re unsure of where to cast your ballet, the answer is a simple click away.
Godspeed.
DJ Alamo Interviews Sneaky Pete on WeMix.com
“Grand Puba, Stud Doogie, and Alamo…”
DJ Alamo, of Brand Nubian fame, recently interviewed Sneaky Pete about his upcoming album Monkey Business. Pete gives us the lowdown on who influenced him as an artist, music he’s feeling, and where he sees himself in five years.
While you’re there, check out WeMix.com. This is the site that introduced Sneaky Pete to Ludacris (and vise versa). Upload your tracks and share with the world, yo.
www.wemix.com
www.sneakypeteworld.com
P.S. - I jam Grand Puba’s Reel to Reel tape in the hooptie. Yes, I still have a cassette deck…
Austin Sound Check Reviews “Progressions”
Ana Wolken over at AustinSoundCheck.com couldn’t get enough of Arts The Beatdoctor’s Progressions, so she followed up last week’s feature with a review of the EP. Here’s what she had to say:
“Progressions is a mere five songs, but they are well-produced and executed. The most striking thing about Progressions is how much the overall sound differs from mainstream American hip-hop. Where American hip-hop is centered on bass and samples, Progressions feels more like a trance record with some breakbeats and a splash of traditional hip-hop hallmarks.”
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Purchase Progressions at…
Beats Broke ($4.99 digital / $9.99 vinyl)
iTunes ($3.99 digital)
Amazon ($4.95 digital)
RTV Utrecht: Beats Broke Feature with Arts and Inf
Dutch television station RTV Utrecht ran a feature on Beats Broke artists Arts The Beatdoctor and Inf. Get a sneak peak into Arts’ studio, and a snippet from his (in progress) sophomore full-length. Unfortunately, for our English-only viewers, the story is in Dutch. Regardless, it’s a fun watch.
In other news, INF IS A DADDY!!! He and Neeta had their first child on Sunday. His name is Sanjay, and we are proud to welcome him to the family. Inf said he is excited to have finally have his first INFant. 
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Pax & Pry - “True and You Know It”
Today marks the world-premiere of the first Pax & Pry music video, and boy did they do it proper! Director Mike Fugers simply killed the visuals. The single is called “True and You Know It,” and it’s off their 2007 debut self-titled album.
The digital version of their full-length is available for free download at PaxandPry.com, and the vinyl version (limited to 300 numbered copies) is available here at Beats Broke for only $12.99. Yes, we ship worldwide!
Enjoy.
FREE Cool Kids Show September 26 in Austin, TX
Rolling Stone is throwing a free show the opening night of the Austin City Limits Music Festival (Friday, September 26th). RSVP online to get on the list to see Belaire, Voxtrot, and The Cool Kids take the stage at The Mohawk on 912 Red River. Doors open at 8 pm, and the good times and high fives don’t end until 2 am. Rumor has it you don’t have to dress like the 80’s puked on you to get into the concert.
Or, if you care about the state of your country (guilt trip), you’ll be at home that evening watching the presidential debates. It’s Obama vs. McCain in the first of three make-or-break debates which will determine the next leader of our country. This Friday’s debate will take place at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS, and will focus on foreign policy.
Unfortunately, Sarah Palin won’t be given the opportunity to have the stage Friday night. This is unfortunate, as her ongoing relations with North Pole head Santa Claus mark her the obvious topic expert.
Kraak & Smaak on Rhapsody Commercial
Rhapsody premiered a brand spanking new commercial two weeks ago during the MTV VMA’s which has been getting hella play in the US. Featured is the song “Squeeze Me” by Netherlands artists Kraak & Smaak. Yeah! I can’t get enough of Kraak & Smaak, and I had to share the Dutch connect.
Also in the ad is a song by some dude named “David Bowie.” Whoever he is, he’ll never make it in the biz with a boring name like that…
Here’s the commercial currently running:
And here’s the video for the single “Sqeeze Me”:
Label Feature on Dutch Website 3VOOR12
Bas van Duren at 3VOOR12, a popular Dutch music source, ran a label feature on Beats Broke. Unfortunately for our English-only readers, the article is entirely in Dutch. However, you can use a free translation site to get the jist of the story. I think Inf called me a “slave driver.”
Or, just give Inf a call and he’ll personally translate it for you (then talk sweet to your girl). He’s a smooth operator.
Beats Broke Feature:
“Iedere muziekliefhebber kent de stad Austin in Texas. Het SXSW-festival is al jarenlang een fenomeen en met “The Live Music Capital of the World” als slogan, moet Austin wel een muzikaal paradijs zijn. Minder bekend in Nederland is het Beats Broke-label van Ryan Goeller. Vanuit Austin heeft Goeller vijf Utrechtse hiphopartiesten gestrikt: Arts the Beatdoctor, Kapabel, Inf en Pax & Pry. Naast internet-releases kent Beats Broke een fysieke release: de Progressions EP van Arts the Beatdoctor. Maar hoe heeft een boomlange Amerikaan hiphop uit Utrecht gevonden? Internet?”
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