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Our Lady Fatima a.k.a. Messinian a.k.a We Don’t Sleep

Published on February 19, 2009 by Kittens
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ourladyfatima Our Lady Fatima a.k.a. Messinian a.k.a We Dont Sleep

Feelin’ Messinian! While archaeologists (and Google users) may know Messinian to be the last age of the Miocene epoch, everyday junglists know rapper J Messinian as MC from the mighty mighty Planet of the Drums crew alongside Dieselboy, AK 1200 and Dara. House heads know him for his Beatport-friendly tunes with Hatiras & DJ Dan. And more still, blog-house electro heads will surely recognize his tune ‘Throw It Away’ as remixed by Designer Drugs. I’d like to introduce you to another side of the known “rave rapper”. Meet Our Lady Fatima (a reference a religious story some may recognize), the newest facet of Messinian that takes a decidedly post-punk approach, reminiscent of the music of his childhood and adolescence (born in ‘79, y’all). And here’s the cool part—more than just sentimental explorations—he’s making things that sound contemporary and just plain good—enough so to have 10 cuts in heavy rotation at my house. Here’s a few:

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MP3: Our Lady Fatima – Twilight (Touchtones) (2009)
[ 2mb | 114kbps vbr | 3:03 | Genre: Post-Punk | BPM: 128 ]

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MP3: Our Lady Fatima – The Hardest Way (2009)
[ 3mb | 118kbps vbr | 4:00 | Genre: Post-Punk | BPM: 98 ]

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MP3: Our Lady Fatima – Let Her Riot (21 Guns) (2009)
[ 3mb | 125kbps vbr | 3:29 | Genre: Post-Punk | BPM: 128 ]

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MP3: Our Lady Fatima – All That You Do (2009)
[ 3mb | 115kbps vbr | 3:24 | Genre: Post-Punk | BPM: 128 ]

Damn, remember how we was kinda post-punk blog at one point? Remember ‘New Wave Tuesdays’? Thanks Messinian for helping us get back to our roots! Lo-fi moody dark music 4 evar! The Our Lady Fatima project is all Messinian singing and producing, with one Jason Craveiro joining to produce and play keys at future shows.

Of course, Messinian is known for being a damn fine rapper and ain’t nathin’ changed. For his upcoming ‘Vampire Hustle’ album and projects on his fledgling label, Flash Art Records, distributed through INgrooves/Universal, he’s enlisted some of his buddies like The Enemy (a.k.a. Treasure Fingers), Toxic Avenger, Jayvon, Cardiff Giants, Life After 1984, our MTSC residential DJs True Pseudo and even the late-great Disco D—big fat pimp, dick stay hard, never get limp! Messinian was recoding an album with D at the time of his death, this is one of the tunes that was made:

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MP3: Messinian – Magic (prod. Disco D) (2009)
[ 4mb | 128kbps cbr | 3:59 | Genre: Hip-Hop | BPM: 101 ]

Here’s a few more from ‘Vampire Hustle’ plus the heavy Designer Drugs remix that you’re likely already familiar with:

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MP3: Messinian – Throw it Away (prod. True Pseudo) (2009)
[ 9mb | 320kbps cbr | 3:59 | Genre: Electro ]

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MP3: Messinian – Can’t Hide Her (prod. True Pseudo) (2009)
[ 7mb | 280kbps vbr | 3:26 | Genre: Electro ]

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MP3: Messinian – Noise In Here (prod. True Pseudo) (2009)
[ 8mb | 261kbps vbr | 4:27 | Genre: Electro ]

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MP3: Messinian – Gettin’ Litted (prod. Cardiff Giants) (2009)
[ 6mb | 248kbps vbr | 3:16 | Genre: Electro ]

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MP3: Messinian – Out of Control (prod. LifeAfter1984) (2009)
[ 7mb | 284kbps vbr | 3:23 | Genre: Electro ]

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MP3: Messinian – Throw It Away (Designer Drugs Remix) (2008)
[ 9mb | 320kbps cbr | 3:44 | Genre: Electro ]

Whew! You’ve got the sampler pack that doesn’t even include his work as We Don’t Sleep, which is a live thing where he goes through a dozen genres of music in about 45 minutes! Dood is wild. He’s the gulliest MFer with an art degree I know.

Have some quality time with Messinian over at Rockthedub.com which has a nice lengthy interview with our boy.

Tonight: Portland, you can catch Messinian playing with Klever. Tomorrow: the world! Check Messinian’s MySpace tour page for info.

Visit Planetofthedrums.com.
Visit Messinian on MySpace.
Visit Messinian on Last.fm.
Visit We Don’t Sleep! on MySpace.
Visit Our Lady Fatima on MySpace.
Visit Our Lady Fatima on Last.fm.
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  • Jesus christ...tell dem crooks to leave the pieces at home!!! haha Its at Club Warsaw in Brooklyn on May 9. I'm probably going on anywhere from 1130 to 130am. I love you too Uncle but fucking hell--you ever heard of email?? it's not like i check this page every day. Hit me at JMessinian@yahoo.com from now on. Speak soon- and for real--no popo/security shit. Just come enjoy yourself! Love ya dude.
  • Dean M. Fiorella
    Juvenile Delinquent. You have to let me know when and where your gig is in Brooklyn! I have two of your cousins coming with me. We all have legal NYPD carry permits. Two 9 mills,one Glock and one 45.Your back is covered by your family. No charge for Security Detail. I love you J.D. Get back to me with the info! Captain D.M.F.
  • Love you Uncle Dean...you're a crazy muthafucka! lol we're going fishing soon. Hopefully see you at the FFF.
  • Dean M. Fiorella
    JDF I am still waiting for that phone call. My pain runs deep with losing brother James, nephew Gary, nephew Jay, nephew Zia and 337 firefighter friends from 9-11. No time left to fight,twin brother Gino almost knocked me out of the fight,but I'm still hanging on to the ropes.Do not let me down. 732-495-4820 I talked to your Dad.Told him please do not interfere !
  • Denise
    Really, Really good! Helena would be proud!!! I thought the vocals were fabulous! Zia had my kids listening to some of your music on the way to Carrie's wedding. A song with Mom's name in it, they thought I should here it, how can I do that??? Would love to hear it. Good Stuff, honey, reminding me of another artist I was in love with back in the day. Love ya!!
  • Chocobot
    Messi is the truth

    I didn't even know he did this Fatima project

    SICK!!!
  • i think i'll live buddy. 1 wack comment out of thirty is pretty good math.

    when i can sing like Chromeo I'll holla! ha
  • mesh
    Your right, I was harsh, the tunes are well made, im just not feeling the vocals, honest. I respect what your doing tho, and the hard work that goes into production. Peace
  • Mesh...I still love you. And I'm sorry you found my boxers in your girl's whip. Te amo xxxooo
  • mesh
    This is pure garbage, its sad when even a designer drugs remix cant save a tune, the vocals are just awful.
  • Your comments are all very heartfelt and I appreciate them very much. Thank you for inspiring me to push myself even further...

    Our Lady Fatima is definitely a labor of Love (well I guess all Music is a labor of Love really right?) and I'm happy that you can all tolerate my musical schizophrenia.

    My Morracan gangster rap/polka/psitrance album is coming soon.

    Love ya'll.
  • Nice on dude, you have been busy. Great to hear some fresh noise in the mix! See you out in Cali soon.
  • You put Messi over sick beats and you have Our Lady Fatima! Those beats are DOPE, the artist is amazing! Great article too. I don't know that it even began to cover what's in store for this guys future. Definitely a favorite of mine...Keep your ears to the speakers and ya feet on the floor.

    "Make my body feel your soul through your music"

    Much love man,
    EK~
  • messy,messy glad to see you doing your thing man. big ups-from the nastiest hip hop i heard to electro. ez and keep in touch man
  • NICEEEEEEE. Great article slammin review. We dont sleep mc messinian and super sidekick commodore 64 taking over the earth in two thousande n i n e.
  • drizz
    messi gave me a t-shirt OLF NUGGH!!!
  • one of the most underrated yet hardest working cats in the game. had a blast being involved with "out of control"!
    dude can do it all!
  • KILLIN IT!
  • Ella
    So many aliases...
    I've heard he's wanted for robbery...
    cause his music just stole my heart...

    much luv
  • Messinian's latest project is seriously next level. The hooks are dope and his track are getting plenty of spins by all the big djs. Don't sleep on him.
  • Nice one geeza!!! Damm the mix on "Gettin litted" sounds hot, who mixed that?! LOL 8D

    Worlds about to catch up bropheous..Get ready mate.

    LA SUNSHINE>>GET OUT HERE SOON!
  • These are the heavy hitters! Messy is one of the hardest working and most talented vocalists [and now producer] in the game. Expect big things from him! The new tracks getting ready to drop are gonna murder some fools!

    [RIP Disco Dave :(]
  • DARIZZO
    WTF!?

    This dude can make whatever. This is deffo my style right here.

    This kid is in the zone. DISCO D 4 EVA!
  • HUGE things for 09 and beyond... Ya'll aint ready.... ;)
  • ufo!
    shiiiiitt!!!.that voice..gotta love it..
    !!its got platinum all over it.!!
    deff on the next level shit..im all over it .
    gonna have too get in on a remix boy!!..
    keep it cracking this is it!!!

    hes on a roll !!
  • big up jimmy james, the rude boy raptastic microphone mangler.... you aint ready for the future of the grandmaster messinian in 09 and beyond. this , that and the third like a mutha.... sheeeeeiiitttt. now ya know
  • Lady Blink
    There's something about Messinian's style that seems so effortless! How does he do it? Big ups to this man!
  • Jayvon
    Def seeing some dope things coming from Messy in the future. Enjoyed collabin' with this hard working cat.
  • Benny Blanco
    CHEAAAA!!!! DISCO D YAAAA HEEEARRRRDDD!!!!

    MESSINIAN IS DA FUTURE!!!!
  • Big ups from Venezuela boy!! Loving the Our Lady Fatima bits :)
  • busted
    Messinian kills it! Throw it Away has been on repeat on my playlists for awhile now. And the Designer Drugs remix made it even more of a banger. His tracks are always full of throbby dance goodness. And Our Lady Fatima is super dark and juicy.
  • This is well choice! Messinian coming with a new angle again! So many different looks. Much love from NZ!!
  • Pvt.Link
    what more can you say... amazing!! this cat has sooo many sides to his music!! its insane!!!
  • Messy is one of the most diverse cats in the game... dont front on this dude. Constantly evolving, which is more than most people can say for themselves in every day life.
  • Annie
    Love this! Just saw "We Don't Sleep" live, was a fantastic experience. Will keep my fingers crossed that Messinian will be back in my neck of the woods with Our Lady Fatima soon, but until then, it'll be on constant rotation on my iPod! Thanks, Messinian, good work!
  • Wow! I'm really feeling this. I have always been a fan of Messinian /POTD and his We Don't Sleep tunes are dance floor bangers for me. The Our Lady Fatima tracks are right up my alley. You can really hear his influences coming out in an impressive way. This is undoubtedly my favorite kind of music, raw unadulterated, artist driven music. Messinian is proving that re-invention is paramount, something he achieves with style!
  • Very Nice loving "the hardest way"


    R.I.P. Disco D
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