The Kemistry - The Kemistry EP
The Kemistry have put together a little ep that showcases their sound in 20 minutes, with an album completed in the pipeline this trio is going to make waves. With Bare Beats and Smokey’s heavy hard hitting beats, made with provoked passion and Kemi’s soulful & sometimes dark lyrics make this little ep the perfect introduction to ‘The Kemistry’ and with the aim of making a series of albums this group are definitely something to look out for.
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The Kemistry are, Kemi lead vocalist and song writer, has a soulful voice and cutting edge lyrics which go against the grain, plus a raw edge which subtly captures the listener. All tracks are produced by two hip hop producers Bare Beats and Smokey, who jointly and individually both bring certain elements to the overall sound. Bare Beats started off the sound with a dark trip hop vibe mixed with some 70's/80's soul and then Smokes dropped in adding some off key pop melodies and the old school jazz sound. Smokey also adds the hip hop vocal element, rapping from the swamp where his people found him. For more info about shows and release visit The Kemistry's Myspace
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Modulok & Bare Beats 'Two Cities'"Suffice it to say this is one of the most interesting and innovative albums I have heard in 2008 so far." Style43
"it’s nice to see an MC take advantage of the opportunity to reveal another side of his character, especially one that’s so personal and private in a world where fictional thuggery is becoming more and more the norm." Exclaim Mag
"The producer lets the jazz slip, placing its oily, double bass-plucking fingers on your shoulders in terse, but ever so slightly off-kilter" DJ Mag
"Bare's Rza inspired beats are nicely put together, with the odd dash of British eccentricity (such as a montage of TV chef Gordon Ramsay losing the plot at the end of Taste) thrown into the mix." BBC
"Imagine if Rza dug Jazz more than soul, and imagine an album that doesn't concentrate on gats n girls - head nodding beats, tight production and concious flows, perfect for summer, smoking and driving ." 247
"Fans of good, traditional hip hop should absolutely check out this album, no matter what side of the pond they live on." Hero Hill
"Another underground classic from one of Canada’s finest MC’s, devoid of filler and worthy of many repeated listens." Abort Mag
"this album demonstrates an immense creativity, heart and dedication to hip hop, self expression and life." Vocals Words
"Perfect isn’t even close. This is illuminating, brilliant, life affirming stuff" Subba Cultcha"Two Cities' Hangs together perfectly as a document of the current hip hip underground" K Mag
"..it is great to get a glimpse of the man behind the emcee, a feat which is made possible thanks in large part to the gloomy production of Bare Beats, who also deserves credit for his creativity and great sample choices." Thomas Quinlan
"Modulok and Bare Beats are concise and straight to the point in a way, let’s face it, most MCs can’t even silently wave a mic at." British Hip Hop
"With a good mix of dusty jazz, 50’s film suspense music and punchy drums Bare Beats creates a concrete foundation for Canadian MC Modulok." Certified Bangers
One path, different streets: this summarizes the new collaborative project between Modulok, the Toronto-based emcee most notorious for his work as one half of Red Ants, and Bare Beats, the London-based beatsmith and respected veteran of the British hip-hop scene whose trademark sound has become synonymous with the record label he fronts, Bare Records. Modulok's grime poet lyricism and brass knuckle flows have found a perfect home with Bare Beat's smoked out, jazz-tinged, head-snapping tracks, creating a sound that is dark, abrasive, and reminiscent of the classic east coast hip-hop of the early-mid 90s. Two Cities is tough, raw and unrefined - yet behind the murky atmosphere of broken glass and microphone battling is a thought-provoking exegesis on the plight of the individual trapped in the modern day city.
Track Listing
1, Intro ft, Wireless
Modulok & Bare Beats 'Two Cities' CD - £6.99 incl P&P
2, Happiness ft, Jabba Tha Kut
3, City ft, Apollo Creed & Jabba Tha Kut
4, Trouble ft, Perry Scaramanga, Kal Sereousz & Smokey
5, Grimy
6, Taste ft, Baracuda
7, Stories ft, Jabba Tha Kut
8, People ft, Jabba Tha Kut
9, Assassin
10, OriginMyspace : http://www.myspace.com/modulokandbeats
Bare Beats 'A Spare Minute'
To incorporate with the release of 'Two Cities' Bare Beats is dropping a free promo cd . Featuring artists he is currently working with. Beats just keeps it moving , wether it be major or minor he just wants his music to be heard . Every order made through Bare Records will receive a free cd , subject to stock .01. What Up Intro
Bare Beats 'Damaged Souls'
02. Bad Men (Exclusive)- Modulok
03. Insomia (Remix) - Modulok
04. Pysic Dictarship (Remix) - Modulok
05. Keep me Awake (Remix) - 777
06. Can't Turn the Hands Back (Exclusive) - Beit Nun
07. Mascot - Kemi ft, Smokey
08. Turn (Exclusive) - Smokey
Has been delayed, its got to be re-recorded due to files being lost @ the studio . More info coming soon , expect a serious dark album featuring all of Bare Records mc's .
Bare Smoke Presents: What the Fuk vol 1
‘Bare Smoke’ are back, with a little present for you all. Since their collaboration on Smokey’s highly acclaimed debut album, ‘Words from the Missing’, the duo have been working hard to put together a selection of dark tracks, highly influenced by bass heavy Jazz, dark side Drum ‘n’ Bass and various atmospheric film scores. Flipping it up a bit yet staying true to their unique rough & rugged hip hop sound with a lemon twist, the pair have put together a compilation of head jamming tracks with more than a nod to their customary deep bass lines, hectic sythns and choice samples.
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Modulok & Bare Beats
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