Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Cirque Du Soleil

Action Bronson, is an American rapper, of Albanian descent. His stage name derives from gangster William “Action” Jackson, and tough-guy actor Charles Bronson. Action was born and raised in Flushing, Queens. He used to be a respected fire-flame gourmet chef in New York City, and frequently raps about food in his songs but he gave up cooking for a rap career. He has gained notoriety lyrically and stylistically resembling to rapper Ghostface Killah (who he collaborated with, along with friend, and fellow rapper Termanology on a song called “Meteor Hammer” on Wu-Tang Clan’s 2011 album Legendary Weapons). He released his debut studio album Dr. Lecter in 2011, which is available in digital download. His newest collaboration album with Statik Selektah “Well Done” reminds us what Hip-Hop is all about with jazzy rides, heavy beats and strong lyrics.

Word One – BET Cypher

Traveling the country, doing everything from drug-dealing to owning his own business, recording artist “Word One” (aka Grey Poltergeist) is ready to tell the world his story of being an UNDERDOG. Born in Los Angeles, California; although, raised mostly in New York and Jacksonville, Florida, Word One would tell you that he’s the “man from nowhere”, because of all of his travels in between and all of the different cities that he’s lived in. Throughout the years, Word One has managed to build a reputation, as well as a fan base across the country-without putting out an album under any major record label. He is a hip-hop recording artist that sees himself as the “everyman” ,“anti-thug”, or “underdog” and that is why his audience will be humungous once the whole world gets a chance to hear him.

WhoMadeWho – Inside World

WhoMadeWho (or Who Made Who) formed in 2003, with falsetto voiced bassist Tomas Hoffding coming from the Scandinavian rock underground, singer songwriter/guitarist Jeppe Kjellberg from the avantgarde jazz scene, and drummer Tomas Barford – who also records as Tomboy. The band released several 12-inches on German disco label Gomma Records including ‘Out The Door’ and ‘Space To Rent’, culminating in their self-titled debut album in 2005. In 2009 they released their second album “The Plot”.

First Serve – Yuksek

Dave Jolicoeur and Kelvin Mercer of De La Soul have started a new project called First Serve. The duo’s album is expected to be released in April, but in the meantime check out Yuksek’s bangin’ remix of the track “Must Be The Music”. Expect more great mixes from him soon.

Metronomy – The Look ( TIP’s Shook Shook Rework )

Metronomy’s “The Look”, our favorite track of 2011, gets a remix treatment by rising London producer Ben Ash, aka Two Inch Punch. This lush shook shook rework drops on February 27th through Because Music. Also keep an eye out for Mario Basanov’s remix of “Corinne”.

Deft guest mix for Last Dance London

Deft is originally from Croydon, London, Britain. Here is his mix for Last Dance London.

Magic Tape Nineteen – The Magician

Magic Tape Nineteen by TheMagician

The Magician drops Magic Tape Nineteen on this very fine morning. This mixtape features a clash of Dream Pop, Alternative Disco, and Electronic tracks featuring Goldroom, Friendly Fires, Lancelot, Tiger Stripes, and Tensnake. The Magician seems to be getting better with each mixtape he drops. It must be all that magic school. Enjoy.

Clams Casino x Lana Del Rey – Born to Die

Lana Del Rey – Born To Die [Clams Casino Remix] by PurplePR

After a disappointing performance on SNL, Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die track gets remixed by Clams Casino. Best known for the emotive, hypnotic, hard-hitting beats he’s whipped up for Soulja Boy (“All I Need”) and Berkeley oddball Lil B (“Motivation”), 24-year-old Clams Casino got his break when he contacted B on MySpace and sent him some instrumentals. In March, in the face of mounting requests for MC-free versions of his tracks, he released Instrumental Mixtape, where the richly textured, poignant sound stood entirely on its own. This summer, Clams – whose real name is Mike Volpe – will release the lovely Rainforest EP and play his first-ever live show, opening for the anarchic noise act Black Dice at New York’s P.S. 1 Museum.

Respect the Mustache – Action Bronson

Respect The Moustache by ZELLINGER_INC

Action Bronson, is an American rapper, of Albanian descent. His stage name derives from gangster William “Action” Jackson, and tough-guy actor Charles Bronson. Action was born and raised in Flushing, Queens. He used to be a respected fire-flame gourmet chef in New York City, and frequently raps about food in his songs but he gave up cooking for a rap career. He has gained notoriety lyrically and stylistically resembling to rapper Ghostface Killah (who he collaborated with, along with friend, and fellow rapper Termanology on a song called “Meteor Hammer” on Wu-Tang Clan’s 2011 album Legendary Weapons). He released his debut studio album Dr. Lecter in 2011, which is available in digital download. His newest collaboration album with Statik Selektah “Well Done” reminds us what Hip-Hop is all about with jazzy rides and strong lyrics.

Caged Animals – All the Beautiful Things (NSFW)

Caged Animals : ‘All the Beautiful Things In The World’ (NSFW) from Jamie Harley on Vimeo.

Here at Slice of Bacon we are huge fans of Jamie Harley’s music videos. The latest is played to the tune of the Caged Animals’ All the Beautiful Things in The World. The video is that special blend of lo-fi, NSFW, psychedelic, greatness we love so much. Oh yeh, the Caged Animals are pretty kick ass as well. All the beautiful things in the world that I want are coming to me.