A reader brought it to our attention that hip hop producer Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley may have in fact illegally sampled Crystal Castles and used the material on 50 Cent’s latest single “She Wants It” featuring Justin Timberlake.
50 Cent - She Wants It
The Crystal Castles track which is believed to be sampled is an un-released song called “Courtship Dating”. Here is a clip of the Canadian duo performing it live in London in March of this year.
Crystal Castles - Courtship Dating
What do you guys think? Most people would say why would a mutli-million dollar producer sample from some low level indie-act. But, Timbaland has been introuble for sampling chiptune bands before. In 2006 he produced Nelly Furtado’s Album ‘Loose’ with the song ‘Do It ‘ on it which was ‘alleged’ to be stolen from Finnish producer Janne Suni. Timbaland adamantly denies sampling the musician, but this side by side comparison is pretty detrimental to his case.
Side by side comparison of Nelly Furtado’s ‘Do It’ vs Janne Suni’s ‘Acid Jazzed Evening’
Timabo went on a radio show where he was asked about the accusations and he explains his definition of ’stealing’ and ’sampling’. It’s pretty funny, check that out here. You could get lost for days in the amount of information and articles on the previous plagiarism charge, but this wikipedia article sums it up pretty well.
Party alert for all you NYCer’s out there. This Thursday it’s going down at Death By Audio! Canadian party bringers VNDLSM & Tyler Fedchuk (1/2 Alive) bring a ruckus to town, accompanied by Brooklyn bangers Stab Wounds. If I was in the are I would for sure be in attendance.
Surely you’ve heard all these jams, but hear them again!
This shindig is presented by YOUTH, VIDEODISCO & our friend Chazology of the late great Charlesrequina.com. But a little bird told me that Chazology will be back in full effect soon with a brand new invention. Go and celebrate good beats and the forth-coming re-birth of Chaz.
Sooo, there was a little secret Ed Banger party in West Hollywood tonight at the infamous Viper Room, courtesy of Scion and Vice. In addition to Busy P, Kavinsky and SebastiAn, Justice decided to make an unannounced appearance, which is always nice. Thanks to Busy P for flying the boys in between their gig in Japan and their gig in Finland! With so much of the Ed Banger roster in the house they made it a fun rotation—DJing their signature sound with their tried and true CDJ setup.
Our boy C-Town also DJ’d the opening slot—just after conducting interviews with the Ed Banger gang. The transcription of that meeting is sure to show up in his little monthly rag called, Anthem Magazine. Just like his recent cover-story interview with Daft Punk that’s on news stands now in the current issue (with a Daft Punk photography spread shot by Hedi Slimane, which is breathtaking).
This right here is a music blog so let’s have some music! We love Edward Banger. We’re so friendly we call ‘em Ed. You like remixes, let’s do this! Tracks from Revl9n, Klaxons, Justin Timberlake & DJ Hell.
Missing Toof reader Rich & Skinny sent us this track by mash up aficionado Robert Ferreira a.k.a. Hidden Shapes (I told you we read mail). This track is pure mashed bliss. Justin Timberlake & The Gossip go so well together. Way better than him & Cameron Diaz ever did! :O
Check out the track, sing it in the shower & play it at your next gig.
I meant to post this on Saturday but my internet connection is a little bitch. & my ISP plays more games on the phone than an eighth grade girl on summer vacation. But, it’s working right now. So, here we go.
This week in the blogoshpere: Discobelle.net Drops Flosstradamus‘ ‘Act A Fool’ which is a mash up of Lil’ Jon & their track ‘Ravestradamus’. We’ve been on the hunt for ‘Ravestradamus’ since we heard it in Jokers of The Scene’s Holiday Mixx Mess. This is just as good.
This track was sent to me a few weeks ago by John from La Greve Generale. Just now getting around to posting it. Justin Timberlake and Uffie together at last. Seems like a match made in aural heaven. He’s bringing sexy back & she’s ready to fuck. When’s the wedding?
On a side note, If Uffie weren’t with Feadz you guys think Justin would have a fighting chance? & if they did get together what creative mash up of a moniker would tabloids use for them, ‘Juffie’ or ‘Uffstin’?
Some a-hole stole the car stereo last night. And the ipod. AND a pair off knock-off sunglasses. weaksauce. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!
And I had just made the playlist of the century.
Grrr!
I’m gonna miss listening to beats in traffic. And since it’s Christmas time and I’m broker than usual it’s gonna be a minute before we can re-up on equipment.
