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Friday, April 22 @ Chop Suey (Seattle) Decibel presents: BLUE SCHOLARS DECEPTIKON (Fourthcity, Merck Records) AYNIDE HOWELL NORDIC SOUL (Decibel, Synth Club, Buttermilk Records) DJs Eddie, Sabazi and Marc Sense $10 Doors open @ 9pm 21+ Chop Suey 1325 E. Madison Seattle

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In homage to hip-hop's empirical formula - one DJ & one MC, and duos such as Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Gangstarr and Blackalicious, the Blue Scholars embody the chemistry that made these groups so consistent not only on wax, but live on stage as well. What results is the blend of poetic, raw vocal delivery with melodic boom-bap and turntablism, painted with politics and preservation. Residing where the hustle and the struggle coincide, Blue Scholars craft the soundtrack for everyday folks with everyday problems seeking everyday release. With one self-released LP and over a hundred shows rocked in less than two years, the Blue Scholars have emerged as the latest in a long line of torchbearers for Seattle and greater Pacific Northwest hip-hop scene. The duo formed in early 2002 after ciphers and sessions in a makeshift attic-bedroom-studio in Seattle's University District, where emcee Geologic and DJ/producer Sabzi came from vastly different musical approaches to collide. One a distinguished battle emcee and poet, the other a former punk/ska drummer and jazz-trained pianist, the duo's backgrounds laid the foundation for a versatile combination of beats and rhymes at once political and personal. Since 2002, the Scholars have shared stages with De La Soul, Lyrics Born, Spearhead, Del the Funky Homosapien, Immortal Technique, Typical Cats, Pacifics, Slick Rick, Kool Keith, Eyedea & Abilities, Pedro the Lion, Native Guns, and many other good folks.

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Lost Subject review - Inpress (Melbourne, AUS) Lost Subject is the chilled out debut of a Portland based producer Deceptikon. Creating smooth jazzy downtempo beats, his music is evocative and atmospheric, equally drawing upon hip hop and jazz elements for his gorgeously produced carefully crafted grooves. Utilising numerous techniques, yet regularly arriving at a similar funky location, Deceptikon effortlessly creates the kind of highly composed beat orientated instrumental hip hop pieces championed in recent times by Ninja Tune via the likes of Sixtoo or Blockhead. Whilst not necessarily pushing the sonic envelope, Deceptikon is peerless in his ability to get a groove on, though he is at his best on cuts like Treeghost where he doesn't rely solely on the beats, utilising acoustic guitar and synthesizer to create an intimate sense of longing. Composed over the last few years, Lost Subject is a journey that fits perfectly into the lounge room ? funky basslines, crackling trip hop beats and lush gentle atmospheres that act as a relaxing tonic to all the stressors of daily life.

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Ayinde (ahh-yin-day) Howell was born in a small town called Tacoma Washington, bred on vegan food, classic soul and reggae music he currently resides in Seattle (Brooklyn !! check the blog) where in the year 200 he first touched a mic as a spoken word artist and instantly fell in love with the stage. In 2004 after a few years of growth via Seattle?s lively open mic scene and penning producing and performing in two one man ?hip hop theater? pieces his metamorphosis was complete. Vivid story telling gave way to intricate song writing and his debut CD was birthed. Ayinde employed what he liked to call the ?Bob Marley Method? of good musicianship and creative lyrics mixed with the tried and true formula of hard hitting hip hop beats and punchy hooks and you get something only Seattle could produce American Hero Vol.1 the My Life In LP. Offset rhythms and amazing vocal accompaniment round out the listening experience as truly unique. Ayinde Howell owner of what has been dubbed Seattle?s ?Hip Hop Vegan Caf? Hillside Quickie?s is without a doubt amongst the company of a new breed of hip hop artist emerging from the masses and returning to the music. American Hero Vol.1 the My Life In LP was conceived by a mind that has scene and heard it all but is heavily influenced by some of the greatest of my our time such innovators as Mos Def, Sade, Nirvana, Nas, Jay-Z, Roberta Flack, Saul Williams, almost everyone who performed @ Liveaid and many more in short this as Ayinde calls it a PostModern-Jiggy- Conscious -hip hop experience.

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The solo moniker of Decibel Festival brainchild Sean Horton (Db founder, director and curator). Nordic Soul?s production embodies both the soulful/rhythmic sounds of Detroit (Horton?s upbringing) with the chilly, electronic textures/melodies of Northern Europe (Horton?s heritage). Nordic Soul pushes the boundaries of electronic music through highly technical production in an effort to fuse genres seamlessly into a format that defines categorization. Nordic Soul?s productions range from hip hop to electro pop to blitzkrieg techno, while visiting all points in-between. Since Nordic Soul?s inception in 2003 he has opened multitude of touring artists including Funkstroung, Luomo, Boom Bip, Richard Devine, Phonecia, Electric Birds, Proem, Four Tet, Matthew Dear, Lusine, T. Raumschmiere and Derrick May. Nordic Soul also received the runner up award Seattle?s infamous laptop battle. Nordic Soul?s remix of Take?s ?The Start of our Ending? recently came out on Buttermilk Records. The 12? has received international critical acclaim. Horton?s other projects currently include Synth Club (live tech house/electro pop featuring Reggie Watts on vox) and Loveslap (live house collective featuring Kevin Sawka on drums). In 2005 Synth Club has played live on KEXP and was one of 14 bands selected in the Strangers ?Big Shot? up and coming band contest. www.dbfestival.com [DECIBEL LOVES YOU] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org