Hey there, my name is Evil Needle,
I am a French beat maker/musician since 2001.
During this time I have released two EP’s “Sound Dimension” and “Big Brother EP” plus work on French rapper “Specta” (ex Sain Supa Crew) latest EP where I produced 3 tracks.
My latest work “Cirrostratus”, is an LP consisting of 15 smooth ambient instrumentals made all throughout 2010.
In this project I have tried for a variety of styles from evolving compositions to smooth neo soul loops.
Most of the music is original but I’ve incorporated some sampling.
Thanks for taking the time out to listen, I hope you enjoy it.
A Ukranian artist called The Cancel. Check it out. He told me that "they need support but people in their country don't want to buy their music". Let's support them and hope that people also in Ukraine will recognize good music. Their album Diversity is available on their bandcamp page for free.
A friend shared this link on Facebook and I swear it is the best link I've ever clicked. Or then I'm just very easy to please... But you see for yourself - start clicking!
now playing: DJ Deckstream - Life Is Good feat. Mos Def
For once I'm happy to live in Finland. It's going to be musically a really good summer.
We've had many quite dope artists performing during the winter, too. Pharoahe Monch, Nas, Jedi Mind Tricks, MF Doom to begin with.. MURS, Edan, Eric Benét, Looptroop Rockers, Tricky and more coming up. But just wait. Let me tell you about the summer. First, we get Coolio in the end of May. I haven't actually followed him lately but hey, the dude's a legend.
Update: Wu-Tang Clan is performing in Nosturi on the 8th of June.
The next big thing is the Pori Jazz Festival and the mighty Mos Def with Robert Glasper! How f**king amazing is that? Plus Aloe Blacc is performing on the same day. I cannot wait.
The Finnish hip-hop fans are pampered. Next up: Pipefest and the CunninLynguists. They're one of my all time favorite groups and their gig is a must.
In August it is time for the best event of the summer,Flow Festival. The artist line up is just ridiculous this year.. Or what do you say? Kanye West, Q-Tip, James Blake, Janelle Monáe, Mayer Hawthorne and more.. Personally, I'm waiting for Q-Tip like heaven to fall. It's the first time he'll be in Finland and I couldn't be happier.
Still more to come. Blockfest will take over Tampere on the 19th of August. Looptroop Rockers will do a comeback and Bun B is also there.
It seems like the summer's going to be hot. And I'm sure there's going to be even more exciting news when the festivals update their line ups.
now playing: Damage Is Done - Elements feat. Shuanise
After the tsunami in Japan many musicians have contributed to the Japanese Red Cross and other charity foundations. Nihon Kizuna is one of the compilations that have been put together to help. Over 40 artists donated their music and the 50-song album is definitely worth purchasing not only because the money goes for good cause but because of the music. Please visit the bandcamp page to get the album and to help Japan.
Thank God there is music like this. I don't even feel that pissed off by the fact that I have an injured knee and I can't walk when I find gems like this. Go to this bandcamp page and see for yourself. Many free downloads for you music heads. More information on their website.
I bumped into this amazing artist/producer today and I highly recommend you to check it out! There are two free downloads and quite many more albums that you can purchase basically for free on their Bandcamp.
