Jay-Z vs. The Verve – Brush Your Bittersweet Shoulders Off
This is one of the best Jay-Z mash-ups around and a lot of people were expecting him to perform this version at Glastonbury considering The Verve were headlining the day after.
As for The Verve, loved Urban Hymns, but the new album sucked.
If any of you were lucky enough to see Jay-Z at Glastonbury then drop a comment because that headline show was incredible!
Jay-Z vs. The Verve -- Brush Your Bitter Sweet Shoulders Off -- download
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Christopher D Ashley – Take Me
Rob Da Bank’s lovely friendly little record label Sunday Best has a knack for discovering really perculiar but nice acts.
One of those is Christopher D Ashley – the track is from a Clash Magazine compilation and stands out above the rest. It’s a little like Yeasayer but less neo-folky.
Have a listen and see what you think…
Christopher D Ashley – Take Me - buy
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Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (Datassette Remix)
There’s been a hell of a lot of remixes on Mahogany recently and this one is joining the brigage.
I love Kate Bush and this Datassette remix is the perfect track if you’re having a busy day or you’re rushed off your feet.
Everyone from Placebo to Patrick Wolf have tried their hand at covering this track and succeeded but this Datassette version steals the show.
It’s very minimal and very light and very very good.
Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (Datassette Remix) – download | buy
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Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc (Stanton Warriors Remix)
Holy shit this remix is seriously juicy – I haven’t heard Gorillaz for ages now, it hasn’t even come on via shuffle for at least a year (have a lot of music) so to hear this properly blew me away.
It makes you appreciate Gorillaz a lot for the original but then you take your hat and hair off for Stanton Warriors.
It’s not often we post up tracks from the same group in one week but we had to make the exception – couldn’t keep this from you guys and girls.
This isn’t the only Feel Good Inc remix/cover that’s on Mahogany – check out the Editors Cover.
Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc (Stanton Warriors Remix) – buy
Moby – God Moving Over The Face Of The Waters
Arguably one of my favourite films of all time is Heat -- De Niro and Pacino have never been better enemies and we’ll never forget that downtown L.A. shoot-out.
My favourite Moby track is featured in the soundtrack for this film and it’s one of the most epic songs I’ve ever heard.
The track is from his 1997 compilation album ‘I Like To Score’ so it was from quite early on in his career.
Whoever was on the piano during this song would get a hug from me.
Moby -- God Moving Over The Face Of The Waters
Video: Heat -- L.A. Downtown Shoot-out Scene
(Warning -- This may affect your experience if you haven’t seen the film before!)
New Asher Roth tracks
So after the catchy I Love College track came out we were refreshed with his relaxed and happy lyrics coupled with his laid back non-gangster style so we were kinda looking forward to the album.
Now there’s no doubt that Asher Roth sounds like Eminem’s privileged little brother who lives in California and parties with the characters from The O.C. however I’m not going to judge him for that after all Biggie Smalls went to private school.
I listened to the album and generally enjoyed it – good production and the some good collaborations (especially Cee-Lo) – I’m not very good at reviewing albums so I’m not going to go into detail. Just check out our favourite tracks from the album, strangely titled, Asleep In The Bread Aisle.
Check out our two favourite tracks from the album – have a listen and check the buy links if you like it.
Asher Roth – Be By Myself ft. Cee-Lo - buy
Asher Roth – La Di Da – buy
