Will Emily finally hook-up with Adam? Or, are her eyes firmly set on that cutie pie Ian?

While you’re cheering on those talented kids from from Cincinnati, keep an ear open for Skiggy Rapz. His track “Bang To The Boogie” will be heard in an upcoming episode of MTV’s “Taking the Stage” (season 2, episode 5) on Thursday, February 25th @ 10pm (central).

Big ups and many thanks to Brandon at MTV for assisting us with the placement. We owe you beers.

In Stereo (Kapabel & perCeptie) debut their video for “Dag” (nearly two months ago). Looks like I owe two Dutch rappers many beers.

I believe the beat is by Pry (of Pax & Pry), and the video is by Nikname & ironLiron. This clip completely kills. They knocked it out of the park. It’s the best video I’ve seen come out of the Netherlands in the past year. Congrats friends!

www.in-stereo.nl

Beats Broke is proud to officially release
Skiggy Rapz – “Talk To You Soon” today!

Skiggy Rapz drops his new single “Talk To You Soon” today on Beats Broke for only 99 cents. The track will appear on the forthcoming Bang To The Boogie full-length.

“The single “Talk To You Soon” sounds like John Mayer walked into the studio and put his vibes into the cut.” — Rock The Dub

In celebration of the new single, Beats Broke is offering Skiggy Rapz’ Bang to the Boogie EP on CD for $5 with the discount code “LOVE” (valid through midnight on Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2010).

In case you’ve been sleeping, let me rehash some of Skiggy Rapz’ vital stats:
- he opened for Kanye West
- he won “The Grand Prize,” an annual award given to the best Dutch artist
- he co-produced “Slaap Lekker,” a number one single in Holland by Diggy Dex (feat. Eva de Roovere)

In other words…he ain’t no chump! Cop the new single on iTunes for under a buck.

Inf Invades Columbia

The title track, “The Go Round,” was featured in the trailer for a Colombian graffiti documentary entitled Bogotá Todo El Día. We’re itching to gets our hands a copy of the DVD to see how the music was used in the film.

Austin Interview + Best of 2009

The Backline Show was kind enough to reach out to Inf and do a nice feature on him. In return, he nerded out and took some pictures of his studio, showing off his 8 trillion vintage keyboards. We feel sorry for his wives; that’s a lot of keys to dust!

Josh Sheperd also tapped Inf with his best of 2009 list on the Backline Show. Boom! Not bad for a lone Dutchman in a sea of notable Austin albums. Josh had this to say about the record:

“I found this album flipping through CDs at End of an Ear. It was a total chance I took. Most listeners know me as a Dilla disciple. I like that organic, creative, sonically colorful hip hop beat. Inf did just that this year with The Go Round. This is an amazing album with just a good smooth, solid, understated sound. If you want to know more about the album and the artist, read up on Inf with the Q and A on Time to B.S.”

The Go Round – Best of 2009

Finally, we’ve all got Kool Aid smiles when we discovered The Go Round made a best of 2009 list. James B. Eldred of Big Shot Magazine declared Inf one of his ten “Big Shots” who owned his ears last year. Other notables who made the cut are Royksopp, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Dan Deacon and The Prodigy. Here’s what he had to say:

“It’s not often that a breaks album has mainstream appeal, but this debut record by Dutch producer Inf should. Big-beat loops and haunting vocals are paired up with funky rhythms and groovy horns samples, creating a funky feeling that sounds like it came right out of the late-’60s but still modern at the same time.”

Vote for Beats Broke as the best “Local Label” (very last category) in the 2009-10 Austin Chronicle Music Poll.

We got 2nd place last year, and this year we’re gunning for 1st.

Deadline is Friday, January 29th. Winners announced during SXSW. Lookout!

Thanks,
-Ryan

We’re proud to announce that Eefje (Skiggy Rapz’ girlfriend) won ‘De Grote Prijs van Nederland‘ in the singer/songwriter category. Congratulations Eefy…we’re so proud of you!

Skiggy won the hip-hop/r&b category a few years back, making them the first Grand Prize couple of Holland. If you two ever have children, I’m putting money on them winning in 2032.

We’re expecting great things from you, Eefje. You are a master melody maker, and we’re completely envious. Here’s to your future!

Eefje – “Hartslag”

www.myspace.com/eefjemusic

The hip-hop artists of Holland are known for their hippie-like work ethics, cross-collaborations, and unexpected pairings. Hip-hop is evolving, and the epicenter of the blast lies in Utrecht.

Hiphopleeft.nl recently ran an extensive feature on Utrecht’s scene, how it began, and where it’s headed. I even got in on some cross-continental interview action. Boom!

If you English speakers need help on the Dutch, check freetranslation.com.

Everyone used to love vinyl.
Then everyone hated vinyl.
Now everyone loves vinyl again.
But in the very near future
Everyone will hate vinyl
Again.

(December 2009)
- LMNOP.com

Purchase Skiggy Rapz’ Bang To The Boogie EP today for only $8.99, or cop it on iTunes for only $5.99.

Mr. Sarcasm, a.k.a. Inf, is now on Twitter. He felt it was the most convenient forum for his groupies to stalk his every move. Stated Inf, “My wives refuse to dust and organize my records. I think I can dig up some dark-skinned ‘interns’ on Twitter.”

Just be sure when you solicit him, it’s in 140 characters or less:
http://twitter.com/infonetic

P.S. – The first 10 people to follow Inf on Twitter will receive a free digital copy of his album The Go Round. Just send him a tweet that says, “Smee Again!” and he’ll get you hooked up.