Benjamin0ne's Blog

November 24, 2009, 11:17 pm
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im benjamin one,ive been making hip hop music and performing it live on various beat machines and pads…

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heres a little video of me and 2econd class citizen doing a little improvisation at the croft bristol

more to come soon hopefully!

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sorry for the delays in putting new stuff up,been busy busy!

heres a brief interview with me,dj krust and squarewave at the rebel instinct pary in london,more of these partys happening soon so ill keep you posted

also ive done a few shows on sensei fm

the first was a live guest set of my mpc routine that in doing at shows

the second was a dj set with a guest live set from jake source

also out on the 10/10/11 is my remix for diego and the dissedents on jack to phono records

the next few months ive got a few remixes to finish,a few live shows to get done and ive been working on new tunes that i think are my best yet,ill get them about soon

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im just starting to get my live routines together..ill do a nice proper video soon.

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the legendary dj krust played 3 of my tracks in the second half of his set for dnb tv you can downlaod it from here

first play for a untitled track of mine on vertabrae radio thatnks to my homeslice hawkwind..sorry AWKWARD x

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heres a track called stations elevated,it was inspired by a film of the same name..

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the finest ego compilation is now available!

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the forthcoming finest ego compiulation got a little mention in xlr8r

and you can stream the whole album before its release on aug 5th

shouts to all artists and everyone who put it together,many thanks

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awkward and benjamin one rebel sound tape

rebel instinct mix, posted with vodpod

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NEW MIXTAPE FOR AMPSOUL

tracklist -

benjamin one – circle and the crossraods
benjamin one – focus
dels – gob (printers devil remix)
dj rogue – untitled beat
benjamin one – potentiality (tru thoughts records)
benjamin one – bison beat
benjamin one – wait till morning
benjamin one – god is on your side (tru thoughts records)
carlton – do you dream (accapella)
cadalack ron – space cadalack (awkward remix)
benjamin one – junk
benjamin one – simpler things
benjamin one – oi..stalker
benjamin one – dynamo jack
benjamin one – stations elevated
benjamin one – the tunnels
type sun – little while (high noon records)

this mix is some of the tunes that have been most fun in His live shows,a few forthcoming tunes that should be available at the end of the year,one track from the forth coming project mooncircle/finest ego compilation and some locally sourced heat from the vertebrae fam.

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EXCLUSIVE!

big up laurent fintoni and om unit for the first play for a new track from me called “oi..stalker” forthcoming on the project mooncircle finest ego compilation! check the masonette electronic ustream (its somewhere round 1 hr 40 mins)

ive done a whole ep in this style and im just letting it out now bit by bit,

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first off again soz ive been slow on the updates,ive been playing shows and writing new material..

embed doesent seem too work right now so click the highlighted links below

first play for a new rhythum from me http://bit.ly/kO2ZKX pretty pleased to be in there! salute to jay scarlett!

heres a little video by lumen of the simple things festival

it was a privalidge to play there big up all involved..

heres a shot from the stage..

and i played stokes croft street festival ,que was round the building

also ive just had a few tunes signed for release in aug and im working on a new mixtape right now,it should be up very very soon.

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my homeslice awkward releases the vertebrae remixes of rare form for free download..

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sorry its been a while on the updates,been busy rehursing and writing new live material for my own show,and ive recently joined MALACHAI as part of there live set up playing mpc and backing scott and my old mucker from the shire gee

heres a little live video put together for us by adam @ lion paw cinema

heres a little new tune from me,another mixtape round up soon come

keep and eye on the live dates,im going to be working hard on that side of things this year,come out and say hello!

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im giving away a tune in return for a minimal donation to victims of natural disasters,the track is called circle and the crossroads and you can DONATE HERE

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new remix from me for awkwards track rare form featuring isiah toothtaker

forthcoming soon!

and i recently finsihed this

little istro called wait till morning..enjoy!

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check out kpers mixtape for “in dope like this” feat-task force,darkhouse family,illumsphere,soundspecies,and me

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heres a unoffical remix of maddslinkys further away i did recently

ghost gave potentiality a spin on his radio show in new zealand,its a banging show,you can listen back here ..and dont forget the vinyl is available now on the tru thoughts shapes 10:02 compilation

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this ones a collab with my homeslice dj rogue

3×3 crunk from the school of shocklee? yes..yes we do.

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heres a little video for god is on your side (available to buy now)

its a stop motion film i made for my girl friends birthday (she rules)

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this ones a remix i did of bilals track robots..

imagine bilal is the last caracter at the end of a zomby flick you borrowed from a friend on vhs that was taped from channel four back when u still had to have a ariel attached to your tv..

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ITS A NEW YEAR!

hope you all found your way into 2011,heres a new mix from me available for stream..

benjamin one-bison beat (awkward remix)

paul white-and nico

benjamin one-circle and the crossroads

printers devil-untitled

grand prize-rare form

benjamin one-potentiality

weather report-non stop home

dan matic-space speech

dan matic-ahoya gamblin

bit 1-bloop

printers devil-untitled

the droogs-clockwork orange

zano bathroom and afrikan sciences-circuitry nursery

benjamin one-god is on your side

grand prize w/stepchild-when they were kings

you can stream the mix from the above link (mixcloud doesnt embedd here for some reason..)

and heres a free download of my entry in the stones throw beat battle

enjoy!

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dear dec..i loves you..

the shapes compilation (tru thoughts) is available now on vinyl and cd from the etch shop (vinyl comes with the double cd too)

it features two tracks from me..

GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE

and exclusive to the VINYL ONLY

POTENTIALITY

also..im currently working on a project for dj krusts rebel instinct label,more news on that as i flesh it out..this wont be a typical release though

and i just recieved a batch of tee shirts from the beautifull people at strike cover,more on that once i get the photos done

and all this put me in the mood to give you something for free,so heres a track for your ipods and serato

peace to you and yours

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i just wanna say thanks to everyone,this years been great so far,hope yours is too. b

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DEC 6TH – SHAPES COMPILATION (Tru Thoughts)

a quick preview of the forthcoming shapes compilation featuring my track “god is on your side”

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my track focus made it onto the solidsteel/ninja tune radio show this month! via the superb dj irk

the mix is dowloadable as is the tune itself (link below)

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check out this superb mix from kper dedicated to manchesters hoya hoya night..

first play for my new tune “THE WASP”

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thought this one suits the weather and vibe at the moment!..im just sorting out my new live set and felt to give this one out

come see me supporting dadelus at start the bus bristol 26th sept

free download,feel free to spread it around

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found out last night the remix i did for the dj krust competion made the knowledge magazine new music playlist for aug !

Krust – Belief System (Benjamin One remix)

“The Bristol legend returns with a new label and project, and as part of this made available parts for the track Belief System for people to remix. Fellow Bristolian Ben One took it up and comes out with a solid hip hop take on the original. Across generations Bristol continues to be a place to keep an ear on and Ben One is definitely one of the most promising producers I’ve heard from the west coast in the last few years.”

the remix has also had a few radio spins from jagos on passion fm bristol,and teaandrecords on space invader fm..:)

and its available as a free download if you click the arrow in the left of the player above

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yo,hope everyones good,just thought id upload the mix i did for rob luis unfold radio show,i had a good response so thought id get it up on here..its loosely based around the electric vertebrae night we do in bristol and features many exclusives from us..

click here for the electric vertebrae soundtape

and im looking for bookings in oct sept nov throughout europe to promote my forthcoming releases so get in touch if youd like a interesting mpc show..

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FREE TRACK- BENJAMIN ONE-FOCUS

thought id give this out free as a little celebration of sorts,ive just signed two exclusive songs to Tru-Thoughts for there forth coming shapes compilation.

Mcs feel free to use this one on your mixtapes,youtube freestyles,cyphers,just upload them and send me a link..

serato heads dont be shy either

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DJ SHADOW REMIX PROJECT NOW AVAILABLE!

so my remix of what does your soul look like is now available via dj shadows website,

ill say it again,its a honour and a privalige to remix one of your heroes and have it released

CHECK IT OUT HERE

LISTEN

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CENTRAL SPILLZ-MONDAY-BENJAMIN ONE REMIX

My new ep is done and mastered,im just sorting out my release plans at the moment,in the meantime have a listen to my forthcoming remix for bristol crew CENTRAL SPILLZ..

CENTRAL SPILLZ-MONDAY-BENJAMIN ONE REMIX

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BIG LOVE TO ROB LUIS FOR PLAYING ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE FROM ME ON HIS RADIO SHOW!!..

have a listen here

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VIDEO FOR MY FORTHCOMING TUNE POTENTIALITY..

(special dedication to the god rammellze,i heard he passed the day i put this up..)

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MY DJ SHADOW REMIX IS OFFICIAL!

i entered a version of the dj shadow track “what does your soul look like” and it been included in the cd release,check the link above for the tracklist and artwork info…

im very pleased about this,shadow was very inspiring when i was coming up and to be included is a honour.

heres a video made by adam lion paw and myself..

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first plays from my next coming ep have started coming…..

you can hear my new song potentiality on disordas suspect packages radio show

LISTEN

rob luis from tru thoughts/untold radio show on juice fm brighton also played it

LISTEN

he said “heres a record i really love,its wierd,it doesnt seem quite right,but its so good”

bang on

i also sent the track to ras kwame (bbc radio1 xtra) via soundcloud,he didnt play it on the air but left a comment “RAHTID…”

i laughed..thats kinda the response i wanted.

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PRESSURE SENSITIVE EP

tracklist..

1 BISON BEAT

2 DREAMS W/DJ ROGUE

3 SCARECROWS

4LATE MORNING

5 FOUR TWELVE W/BTOL

you can download the ep via bandcamp on the above link..

different tracks on there been around and have had nice comments from rob smith (smith and mighty),take (alpha pup) komonazmuk (h.e.n.c.h),disorda (suspect packages), grillo (italy),bbc radio introducing

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NEW LIVE MPC VIDEO FOR ILLER CLOTHING..