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MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL.13

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I can’t believe I have done 13 of these compilations already! 13 is actually my lucky number, so it makes sense that this one is one of my favorites among the recent volumes I’ve put together.  Let’s get lucky together. All you have to do is give it a gander and let me know what you think! P.S., whenever I check the download count for these and see hundreds and hundreds, it really makes me smile. I’m glad you appreciate my musical aesthetic.  Tracks and links next door. Enjoy. Give me a shout and let me know what you think!

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VIDEO: TAYLOR MCFERRIN F. RYAT-PLACE IN MY HEART

Taylor McFerrin is incredibly talented. Glad to know Brainfeeder scooped him up. While this song and video are depressing they’re both beautifully done.

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TAYLOR MCFERRIN-EARLY RISER EP

It’s been years since we’ve heard anything new from Brooklyn-based beatbox master producer Taylor McFerrin. He’s now released a new EP titled Early Riser and it’s fitting music for calm early mornings (just not getting around to posting, late pass granted). Stream the three songs below. Many of those “drums and snares” are really Taylor. Salute.

Awake To You

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Done For

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Place in My Heart f/ Ryat

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MAIYA PRESENTS…ELECTRICITY VOL.1

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I’m coming clean with you guys. I used to do a new compilation theme every month, but I’ve gotten sucked into the Rendezvous and Innervisions volume vacuums that I’ve yet to post anything new or innovative mix wise.  After listening to all the tracks the staff contributed to Braille, and the recent GRIMEY mix we did, the feedback on the musical diversity was great. So I thought, alright Mai, time for a new joint. The word electric has been dancing around in my head lately so Electric Relaxation came to mind (Noah promptly told me the name was unoriginal and lame).  After agreeing with him, we arrived at ElectriCITY and he delivered the art.

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TAYLOR MCFERRIN

I had heard of Taylor McFerrin before being on the NYC circuit, but I didn’t really investigate him until he opened for J*Davey at S.O.Bs. And when I tell you, it was the most seamless set of beatboxing I have ever seen, I kid you not. There are MAD emcees out there that can do it well, but he adds a nice one-man-band touch to it with the keyboards.

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