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Hopp Opp

626 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:05:00 +0000

Sweden and Norway have morphed. Swedish Afasi & Filty with Norwegian Onkl P. Onkl P has been a part of the Norwegian rap scene for ages and this past year, Afasi & Filthy have become Sweden’s answer to Houston, TX. Afasi & Filthy are also part of the controversial group Maskinen, famous for this year’s monster hit “Alla Som Inte Dansar”. This new track is just too good to not hype to the world!

Afasi & Filthy – “Opp a? Hopp” ft. Onkl P

Looptroop Rockers & Chords Return

626 — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:34:00 +0000

Looptroop Rockers have been Sweden’s biggest hiphop export since they released their first album Modern Day City Symphony 8 years ago. They’ve toured around Europe every year and have made their way from Japan, to the States, down under and to South Africa to perform.

Looptroop consists of the rappers Promoe and Supreme (CosMIC was also formerly a member) and the producer Embee. Looptroop fame started in their strong political lyrics, something that has always been a theme with the troop. Strong beliefs, great lyrics, Embee’s melodic beats and extremely fun energetic live shows have always been the group’s trademarks.

After three group albums, two albums from Promoe and one from Embee, it’s finally time for the new Looptroop Rockers album. Good Things will hit stores on April 23rd. Until then, here is a taste of the first single.

Loop Troop Rockers – “The Building“

On a similar note, one of Sweden’s best MCs, Chords, who gave us a great set at the last Palms Out party, is also back with a new album. Chords was born in the US, but grew up in Sweden. He raps as well in English as he does in Swedish. Chords’ first album, The Garden Around the Mansion, was released five years ago and was considered among the best Swedish rap albums in ever recorded in English. It was also the first Swedish rap album to ever get released on a major label in America.

That was five years ago. Since then Chords has been touring with Timbuktu all over the place and has been busy with the reggae project, Helt Off. His fans around the world have been waiting for another proper album in English- Things We Do For Things (on Juju Records/Playground) is dropping April 30th.

Chords – “Blind to the Facts“

Check out the video for the Chords & Timbuktu track: Get Fizzy

and the video for the first single off of Things we do for Things: “Luckiest Man Alive”

Looptroop Rockers & Chords Return

626 — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:34:00 +0000

Loop Troop Rockers – “The Building“

Chords – “Blind to the Facts“

Check out the video for the Chords & Timbuktu track: Get Fizzy

and the video for the first single off of Things we do for Things: “Luckiest Man Alive”

Everyone Who’s Not Dancing is a Rapist

626 — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:27:00 +0000

Alla som inte dansar är våldtäktman – gäller hela kvällen mellan 12 och 5.

Maskinen is the new party phonomenon in Sweden who everyone’s talking about. To the Swedes, they are totally provocative (the chorus translates to “everyone who’s not dancing is a rapist”). People wonder how the story will continue from here. The crew has been reported to the authorities for the offensive content in the track, but thankfully with no consequence since there’s freedom of speech in Sweden.

“Alla Som Inte Dansar” has been remixed by people all over the place. What we know is that there are more tracks soon to come and that Maskinen have finally started performing live, albeit outside of Sweden. Maskinen’s first gigs have all been outside of their home country, next stop being New York at the 626 Music/Palms Out birthday party this coming Thursday, the 20th of March, at Luna Lounge in Brooklyn. (rsvp to rsvp@palmsout.com)

Here are some remixes of the already infamous track. As soon as the new tracks are finished you will have more…

Maskinen – “Alla Som Inte Dansar” (Martin Skogehall Remix)
Maskinen – “Alla Som Inte Dansar” (Mister Thingamy Remix)
Maskinen – “Alla Som Inte Dansar” (Team Skidoo & Tek box Remix)
Maskinen – “Alla Som Inte Dansar” (Andy Harding Remix)
Maskinen – “Alla Som Inte Dansar” (Kleerup Remix)

Prins Glaeser from the wonderful Team Skidoo will be performing at the bash on Thursday as well, don’t miss this party.

Touch The Touch

626 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:37:00 +0000

The video for The Touch‘s first single “Le Night Dominator” featuring LINA is done and we think it is the best thing since Citizen Kane. The Touch is the new electronic hope of Sweden and you will see more of them in the future.

The video is made by director Jesper Bolmén and VFX artist Rickard Wikström.

Also check out the DJ Assault remix of Le Night Dominator below. And in case you missed it, you need to have the Touch’s incredible Spice Girls bootleg…

The Touch – “Le Night Dominator” (DJ Assault Remix)
Spice Girls – “Wannabe” (The Touch Remix)

New York City, do not miss The Touch perform at the Palms Out/626 extravaganza on March 20th!