Monday, December 29, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #17 + EXCLUSIVE REMIX





The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #17
w/ Big Tweeze & *circle research*


http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST/SONG

1. Maceo & The Macks - Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)
2. Jay Dee - Brazilian Groove (EWF) (inst)
3. Roy AYers - 2000 Black
4. Ramsey Lewis - Sun Goddess
5. The Blackbyrds - Mysterious Vibes
6. Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Life is A Momment
7. Al Green - Love and Happiness
8. Kool & The Gang - Jungle Jazz
9. The J.B's - The Grunt
10. Gwen McCrae - 90% Of Me Is You
11. Curtis Mayfield - Give Me Your Love (Love Song)
12. Hudson Mohawke - Free Mo' (inst)
13. Onra - My Comet

*** 14. Jazzanova - I Can See (Circle Research remix) ***

15. The Ins vs. Fleur Earth - Fall In Love
16. Dj Day/Marvin Daye - What's Going On
17. Steve O - Steve O & Merse
18. Tayreeb - 1,2,3 ...Sun
19. Stoney Rock - Stoney Rock Music
20. Busy - Light CUrtain
21. Exile feat. Muhsinah - Stay Tuned
22. Floatingpoints - I'll Wait FOr You
23. Sam Irl & Dorian Concept - Untitled One
24. Common - The Light
25. Cee Lo - All Day Love Affair
26. Erykah Badu feat. COmmon - LOve Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
27. Guru feat. Chaka Khan - Watch What You Say
28. D' Angelo - Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine (2 Way Steet mix)
29. Omar feat. Vinia Mojica - Saturday
30. Martin Luther - Daily Bread (inst)
31. Mary J Blige - Be Happy

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

DO RIGHT! NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 2009

Do Right Music & Supermarket present

The 5th annual

DO RIGHT! NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 2009

w/ DJ Fase, John Kong, Circle Research
Hosted by Abdominal

Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, Classics

Party Favours & Dancing Till The Wee Hours!

$25 Advance Tickets available
at Supermarket, Play De Record, Soundscapes,Delphic, Cosmos Records, Slinky Music
more at the door
19+No Dress code

Dinner Reservation - 416.840.0501
http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/
http://www.dorightmusic.com/

Monday, December 15, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #16





The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #16
w/Big Tweeze & *circle research*

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST/SONG

1. Saukrates - Comin' Up
2. Anonymous Twist - Sweet Sixteen (inst)
3. Brassmunk - Oh Superman
4. 2 Rude feat. Saukrates and Pharoh Monch - Innovations
5. Kardinal Offishall - We Good
6. Marco Polo feat. Masta Ace - Nostalgia
7. K-Os feat. Red 1 - Follow Me
8. Dj Serious feat. Unknown Mizery - Trap Doors (inst)
9. Dimlite - Sunsized Twinkles
10. Scarface feat. Bilal - Can't Get Right
11. Free The Robots - Billie Verve
12. Quasimoto - Hydrant Game (Jaylib remix)
13. Roger Riley & Teddy Troutman - Electric Relaxation
14. AFTA-1 - Quest
15. Flying Lotus - Grapsicles (Samiyam remix)
16. Mweslee - No More
17. Bastian - So Appealing
18. Dam-Funk - Black
19. The Extremities - Around The Cornet
*20. Circle Research - Track 57
21. Snowmanjack - Stargard
22. Scott Davis - N.Y. Applejack (inst)
23. Sweet Charles - Yes, It's You
24. Foster Sylvers - Misdemeanor
25. The Meters - Just Kissed My Baby
26. Jon Lucien - Would You Believe In Me
27. Pure Essence - Wake Up
28. Steve Wonder - Too High
29. Petty Purdue And The Playboys - Modern Jive
30. Bill Withers - Lovely Day

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

EDUMACATION w/ DJ FASE + Circle Research

Fri Dec 19
EDUMACATION
w/ DJ FASE
+ Circle Research
@
Drake Underground
1150 Queen ST W
Toronto
$5

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #15





The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #15
w/Big Tweeze & *circle research*


+ new EXCLUSIVE *circle research* TRACK

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST/SONG

1. James Brown - People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul
2. James Brown - The Chicken
3. The Blue Rhythm Club - Take That Funky Feeling
4. Marie Queenie Lyons - See And Don't See
5. The Honey Drippers - Impeach The President
6. James Brown - Nose Job
7. The Believers - Across The Track (Pt.1)
8. Cold Blood - Kissing My Love
9. Tammi Terrell - What A Good Man He Is
10. Robert Moore - Make It Alright
11. Madlib - Slim's Return
12. Will.i.am - Lay Me Down
13. Free The Robots - Diary
14. Harmonic 313 - The Returners
15. Count Bass D - Neon Soul
16. Cherrystones - Robots Kin
17. MoO - Apples And Pears
18. The Quartertones - Una Mas
**19. Circle Research - Remember The Time (EXCLUSIVE)**
20. Jay Dee - Rico Suave Bossa Nova
21. Black Spade - Actioneer (Waajeed remix)
22. Electric Wire Hustle - Perception
23. Flying Lotus - camel (Nosaj Thing remix)
24. Fulgeance - Revenge Of The Nerd
25. Harrison Blakoldman - Mad
26. J Todd - Luxurious
27. Circle Research - Sha
28. Pete Kuzma feat. Bilal - High & Dry
29. Nino Moschella - Time Would Tell
30. Dj Cam feat Jay Dee - Love Junkee (Dilla Vocal remix)
31. Talib Kweli & Hi Tek feat. Vinia Mojica - The Blast
32. Oh No feat. Stacy Epps - I Can't Help Myself
33. MED - Hold Your Breath
34. Redman - Can't Wait
35. Showbiz & A.G. - Next Level (Premier's NyTyme remix)
36. Sweetback - Au Natural (The Roots After Midnight remix inst)
37. Slum Village - Fall In Love

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

NIK T in BUCK Magazine

NIK T from *circle research* in

BUCK Magazine
NOV/08
"Fashion Furniture & Food for Men"
http://www.buckstyle.com

Photos by: STEFANIA YARHI
http://torontotextstyles.blogspot.com

Friday, November 14, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #14






The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #14
w/ Big Tweeze & *circle research*

+ new EXCLUSIVE *circle research* TRACK

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST / SONG

1. Bernard Wright - Firebolt Hustle
2. Q Tip - Gettin' Up (inst)
3. Mood Karma - Karma (inst)
4. Gwen Guthrie - It Should Have Been You
5. Aurra - A Little Love
6. Keni Burke - Night Riders
7. Ozone - Gigolette
8. Skyy - Here's To You
9. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
10. Nona Hendryx - B-Boys
11. Chemise - She Can't Love You
12. Kenton Nix - There's Never Been (No One Like You)
13. Atmosfear - Dancing In Outerspace
14. The Firm - Affirmative Action (inst)
15. The Roots - Silent Treatment (Da Beatminerz remix inst)
16. Circle Research - Step Up
17. Mayer Hawthorne & The County - Just Ain't Gonna Work Out
18. Eric Lau - Warp
19. FS Green - Yap That
20. A Race Of Angels - The Main Attraction
21. Jake One feat. Pharoahe Monch & Kardinal Offishal - Hurt U
22. Black Spade - Evil Love
23. Portformat - Rock Da Dam
24. Georgia Anne Muldrow - The Search
25. Jimi James - Get Undressed
** 26. Circle Reasearch - Freakin' U (EXCLUSIVE)**
27. Hayzee - Breez
28. Victor Duplaix - Nothing Like Your Touch
29. SirOJ - Telephone
30. Little Shalimar - 808 Love
31. The Roots - Dynamite!
32. Pete Rock - #1 Soul Brother
33. Souls Of Mischief - Never No More (76 Seville mix)
34. Sauce Money - Against The Grain
35. Krs One - Rappaz R N Danja
36. The Smut Peddlers - One By One (inst)
37. Xzibit - Eyes May Shine (remix inst)
38. Outkast – SpottieottieDopaliscious

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Circle Research - DJ SPOTLIGHT - EYEWEEKLY


Circle Research - DJ SPOTLIGHT - EYEWEEKLY
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BY: Elizabeth Mitkos - November 12, 2008

SALAD GOLD 15 + FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE


November 21, 2008

SALAD GOLD 15 + FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
w/Martin Streek on Edge102.

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
THE SALADS http://www.thesalads.com/
GOD MADE ME FUNKY
http://www.godmademefunky.com/
THE EXPOS
http://www.myspace.com/thedonutska
ABDOMINAL with *CIRCLE RESEARCH*
http://www.myspace.com/mcabdominal http://www.myspace.com/circleresearch
CROOKEDHOOK
http://www.crookedhook.net/
OK COBRA
http://www.myspace.com/okcobra

November 21, 2008
Sound Academy
11 Polson St.
Toronto

ALL-AGES/LIC.TICKETS:
$10/adv. $15/door*

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 SAMPLER
with new, rare, and unreleased music from all bands here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jlzd1noagjd

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #13






The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #13
w/Big Tweeze & *circle research
*

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST / SONG

1. Public Enemy - Welcome To The Terrordome
2. K.M.D. - Peachfuzz (inst)
3. Mad Kap - Da Whole Kit And Kaboodle (inst)
4. E.P.M.D. - I'm Mad
5. U.M.C.'S - One To Grow On
6. Organized Konfusion - The Extinction Agenda
7. Leaders Of The New School - The International Zone Coaster (Re-Remix Edit)
8. Intelligent Hoodlum - Trag Invasion
9. Big Daddy Kane - Raw
10. Stetsasonic - Talkin' All That Jazz
11. Sir OJ - (inst)
12. Peche Noir - Cacahuete
13. Bilal Salaam - 2 Modern Day Slavery
14. *Circle Research* - WVM
15. Dyno feat. Naboobia - Fuh Real
16. Flako feat. MF Doom - Dabrya Air
17. W. Ellington Felton feat. Eric Roberson - Postcards From The Edge
18. Jesse Boykins III - Chanel (AD mix)
19. Natural Self feat. Abdominal - Breathe Deep
20. Infinit Skills - Iron Hand
21. Exile - In Love
22. Peter Hadar - Sleeping Pills
23. Brittany Bosco - City Of Nowhere
24. Black Milk - Purple Track 6
25. *Circle Research* - Untitled (inst)
26. Menahan Street Band - The Traitor
27. Lefties Soul Connection - Paul Newman
28. The Daktaris - Voodoo Soul Stew
29. Rabbits And Carrots - The Funky Chicken
30. Lee Fields - ???
31. The Limp Twins - If It Ain't Broke.......Break It!
32. The Whitefield Brothers - Sol Walk
33. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Walking Through Tommorow
34. Open Souls, The Tornadoes & Tyra Hammond - You Got Me Thinkin'
35. The Bamboos feat. Alice Russell - Step It Up
36. The Haggis Horns feat. John McCallum - Got To Lose Your Way
37. Cosmic Force - Trinidad Bump
38. The Clash - The Magnificent Dance
39. Erick Sermon feat. Marvin Gaye – Music

Thursday, October 30, 2008

THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS


Friday November 14 2008

MAIN ROOM
THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS
deep underground house, soulful house, deep tech, acid, classic house & disco

+ MARK & STEVE

BALLROOM
*CIRCLE RESEARCH*
Hip Hop Classics, Electro Boogie, Rare Groove & Disco

SKYY CINEMA LOUNGE
15 MINUTES ('til last call) Screening Party!
w/Velvet Code Live (NYC)
Vaneska
Matt Sims

Friday November 14 2008
@ CIRCA
126 John Street
Toronto
$15





Thursday, October 16, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #12






The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #12
w/Big Tweeze & *circle research*

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST / SONG

1. Mobb Deep feat. Q Tip - Drink Away The Pain (Situations)
2. Afu Ra - Whirlwind Thru Cities (inst)
3. Reflection Eternal - 2000 Seasons (inst)
4. O.G.C. - No Fear
5. Redman - Rockafella (remix)
6. Das Efx feat. Mobb Deep - Microphone Master
7. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - I Got A Love
8. The Beatnuts - Let Off A Couple
9. Group Home - 2 Thousand
10. Fat Joe - The Shit Is Real (Dj Premier remix)
11. Common - The Light (remix inst)
12. Common - Come Closer (remix inst)
13. Elzhi feat. Royce Da 5'9" - Motown 25
14. Kienra - Missing Peace
15. Zo! & Tigallo - Something About You
16. Slumgullion - Ode To The Architects
17. Inside A Mind - A Matter Of Time (Circle Research remix)
18. Dam Funk - Gangsta Touch (I Can't Hide It)
19. Little Dragon - Place To Belong
20. Louis Bordeaux - 777
21. SirOJ - Track 5
22. Too Short - I Ain't Trippin' (James Pants ruff remix)
23. Devin The Dude - Me,You
24. Onra feat. Hazel - Super Genesis
25. Mono/Poly - Improvising N Stuff
26. Bobby Caldwell - Mother Of Creation
27. Dynasty - Adventures In The Land Of Music
28. Leroy Hutson - So Nice
29. James Mason - Funny Girl
30. Leo's Sunshipp - Madame Butterfly
31. Menahan Street Band - Montego Sunset
32. Connie Price & The Keystones - Raga Doll
33. Slick Rick - Sittin' In My Car

WHO? Review in Juice Magazine

WHO? Review in Juice Magazine

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

SO SERIOUS!

Friday October 17

SERIOUS AS CANCER

Fight for the cure with Do Right's artists & friends

Live performances by:
Elizabeth Shepherd Trio
Abdominal
Valery Gore
Justis

+ DJs:
John Kong
Nasty Nav
Jason Palma
Aki
Felix & Gani
*circle research*
Paul E. Lopes
General Eclectic
Dr. J

Friday October 17 2008
@ Supermarket
268 Augusta
Toronto
$15

All proceeds go to the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital for Cancer Research.

www.dorightmusic.com

Friday, October 3, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #11






The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #11
w/Big Tweeze & *circle research*

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST / SONG

1. The Fearless 4 - Rockin' It
2. Jellybean - Was Dog A Doughnut
3. Schoolly D - It's Krack (inst)
4. Doug E Fresh And The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
5. The Boogie Boys - A Fly Girl
6. Beside & Fab 5 Freddy - Change The Beat (French version)
7. The Fat Boys - Can You Feel It
8. Spyder D - Smerphies Dance
9. Grandmaster D.ST. - Crazy Cuts
10. Bullion - Get Familiar
11. TI$A feat. Major - Back Up On The Track
12. The Are - High
13. Spinnerty feat. Miles Bonny - Time To Cut
14. Slumgullion - Summer Breeze
15. Mono/Poly - Oil Fields
16. Stacy Epps - Addicted
17. Supa Koopa - Tea Leaf Dancer (SP 1200 remix)
18. 1000 Names - Rocckin On Ur Radio
19. Debruit - Pouls
20. Black Milk feat. Pharoahe Monch,Sean P & Dj Premier - The Matrix
21. Platinum Pied Pipers feat. Jay Dee - Shotgun (Waajeeds Pinky remix)
22. Nosaj Thing - Bach
23. The Ummah - The Ummah History (inst)
24. Samiyam - Return
25. Speedometer feat. Ria Currie - Answer To Mother Popcorn
26. Breakestra feat. Choklate - Take My Time
27. Kylie Auldist - Cut You Loose
28. Speedometer feat. Ria Currie - Am I Your Woman
29. Marva Whitney - It's My Thing
30. The Lions - Think (inst)
31. Platinum Pied Pipers - Ridin' High (inst)
32. Public Enemy - Shut Em' Down (Pete Rock remix)

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

La Captura Del Sonido / Capture of Sound Radio (Circle Research Remix)

La Captura Del Sonido / Capture of Sound Radio
(CD/LP compilation) Love Monk Records (Sept 2008)

Featuring:
Elizabeth Shepherd – REVERSED (Circle Research Remix/Demo)

http://www.lovemonk.net
http://www.lacapturadelsonido.com

Friday, September 26, 2008

WHO? is available in EUROPE NOW!


http://www.mpmsite.com/index.php?area=records&view=detail&id=651

Download WHO? LP Snippet:
http://www.divshare.com/download/launch/5288345-8a2

WHO? Circle Research! Two cool cats from Toronto, Canada called Astro and Nik T. The dynamic duo has been an integral part of the Toronto hip-hop since Showbiz & A.G. dropped their "Party Groove" EP (for all 80ties babies, we are talking about 1992). Circle Research are old souls when it comes to hip-hop and rap but their beats are brand new.

"WHO?" is also the title of their first album for MPM. A "Donuts" style throwback record - 36 tracks strong but only 38 minute long. It is based on some of the the most classic hip-hop breaks and samples but excecuted in 2008 fashion. Astro and Nik evaporate the DNA of hip-hop into a 38 minute beattape that is actually a real album. And it's fun too!

"WHO?" started as a show-reel / demo tape that Astro and Nik put together to show their skills and sound. It became an instant office favourite at the MPM headquarters and we convinced the duo to share it with the fans.

WHO? EPK @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK1jsnguiFw

Thursday, September 25, 2008

FEATURE in JUICE MAGAZINE


Who? CD + T-SHIRT PROMO

Who? CD + T-SHIRT PROMO

Our good friends over at www.hhv.de are running a special promotion right now.
Pre-order a Who? album and get a free MPM t-shirt!
Get your free T-shirt here: http://www.hhv.de/item_140958.html

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #10





The Circle Research Show! EPISODE #10
w/ BIG TWEEZE & *circle research*

http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST / SONG

1. Redman - Time 4 Sum Aksion
2. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man (inst)
3. Fu-Schickens - La Schmoove (inst)
4. L.L. Cool J - Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag
5. Leaders Of The School - Sobb Story
6. Mc Lyte - Paper Thin
7. Run DMC - Sucker Mc's
8. Brand Nubian - Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down
9. Grandmaster Flash And The Furious 5 - Freedown (inst)
10. Matic aka Jgaboo da Ignant - The Time Is Now **T.O. Talent**
11. Madlib - Sacrifice (Beat-A-Holic Thoughts)
12. Haircut - Little Boxes
13. 88 Keys feat. Bilal - M.I.L.F.
14. Dibiase - Cubaser Laser
15. Pacific Divison - Wake Up
16. Black Milk - Purple Track 11
17. SirOJ - The Guitar Show
18. Ratatat - Loud Pipes
19. 9 Yards feat. Slum Village - Find A Way (Jay Dee remix)
20. Goapele - Closer
21. Big Black Lincoln - Creep Slow pt.3
22. E3 - Last Resort
23. Hi Tek feat. Jonelle - Round And Round
24. Mark Rae feat. Veba - Lavish (Dj Serious Uproc remix)
25. Peter Hadar - Laugh Together
26. Maxwell - Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)
27. Kissey Asplund - I'm Out
28. Dwele - I'm Cheating (inst)
29. Ghetto Boys – My Mind's Playing Tricks On Me (inst)
30 McNeal & Niles – Summertime
31 Cymande – Brothers On The Slide
32. Gladys Knight & The Pips – Got Myself A Good Man
33. James Brown – I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me
34. S.O.U.L. – Burning Spear
35. Clifford Nyren – Keep Running Away

EXCLUSIVE 7" VINYL



EXCLUSIVE 7" VINYL
(Melting Pot Music) 2008
AVAILABLE ONLY AT
www.hhv.de

get your hands on a very exclusive (limited to 500 pressings) MPM 7" vinyl.
Features unreleased tracks from Circle Research, Flomega & Suff Daddy and

Monday, September 15, 2008

BEATtape

*circle research*
BEATtape

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http://www.divshare.com/download/5186003-d2a
or
http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com/
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A special treat Straight out the MPC 3000 to your computer.
All beats produced by *circle research*
brought to you by "Who?", the album
coming out September 26th on Melting Pot Music http://www.mpmsite.com/

Us & Them - Art Exhibition Opening Party

http://www.themanifesto.ca/event-us-vs-them.html

Manifesto Festival + Ignite The Americas present

Us & Them
Art Exhibition Opening Party
Friday September 19th

with djs
Kaewonder
*circle research*
DJ Fathom
murr

PWYC
Doors at 8pm 19+

Well And Good Art Space
Burroughes Building,
3rd Floor - 639 Queen Street West
Toronto

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Circle Research: WHO? Review In - http://community.hhv.de/magazin


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»Who?«
Nik Timar und Gil Masuda bilden das Dj-und Producer-Duo Circle Research. Das Duo aus Toronto hat sich hier in einer Sample-, Scratch- und Cut-Orgie ein Denkmal gesetzt. Das auf Melting Pot erscheinende Album “Who?” besteht aus beachtlichen 36 Tracks, die jedoch in noch beachtlicheren 38 Minuten abgespielt sind. Klassische Hip Hop-Samples , Funkgoodies und 2008er Beats treffen sich hier auf einem Mixtape, das sich zum Album erhob und nun den Weg in die Regale findet. Der Werdegang des Duos ist an diesem Album abzulesen. Der Beginn im Hip Hop, die Einbeziehung des Funks der 60er, 70er, und 80er und ein Münden in Soulklassikern. Ihre Liebe zu den Original-Instrumenten der Zeit verschmilzt mit den Pro-Tools zu einem “electric soulful sound”, tanzbar, bekannt und trotzdem spannend. Man rast durch die Zeit – in enormer Geschwindigkeit. Vielleicht ist gerade das das Geheimnis der Beiden.Erfolg definieren sie so: “It´s more about getting to quit your day job. That, and to be able to eat and pay your Toronto rent”. Die nächsten Überweisungen dürften also kein Problem darstellen.

Daniel von der Vring

Friday, September 5, 2008

Circle Research: WHO? - In www.rockreport.de


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Circle Research : WHO?

Who? Circle Research! Two cool cats from Toronto, Canada, called Astro and Nik T.The dynamic duo has been an integral part of the Toronto hip hop scene since Showbiz & A.G. dropped their “Party Groove” EP (for all 80ties babies, we are talking about 1992). Circle Research are old souls when it comes to hip hop and rap, but their beats are brand new.

“Who?” is also the title of their first album for MPM. A “Donuts” style throwback record – 36 tracks strong but only 38 minutes long. It is based on some of the the most classic hip hop breaks and samples but excecuted in 2008 fashion. Astro and Nik evaporate the DNA of hip hop into a 38 minute beat tape that is actually a real album. And it’s fun too!

“Who?” started as a show-reel / demo tape that Astro and Nik put together to show their skills and sound. It became an instant office favourite at the MPM headquarters and we convinced the duo to share it with the fans.

Circle Research: WHO? - Review in www.onetaketapes.tumblr.com


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Circle Research. Who?

Circle Research - Astro and Nik T, the two producers and fabulous DJs from Toronto.

“Who?”Yes, “Who?” is their “Donuts” style throwback record which will be released at the end of Sept. 2008 (Melting Pot Music)! What they did is absolutely phenomenal. They produced a 36 tracks strong but only 38 minutes long album, which is based on some of the most classic hip-hop breaks and samples but in 2008 fashion. Word!In my opinion this album will be one of the most important releases in 2008 and a reason to buy more records, to spin real vinyl and to keep the independent music alive! “Here to Rock” is my most favorite track on the promo CD. Among others they used samples from KRS-One & Rock Steady Crew and created a drifty tune. Especially this tune is already deep in my head and soul due the combination of these samples…ingenious! So you can expect the DNA of hip-hop into a 38 minute beatape with lots of breaks, samples and history. An investment for ears and soul!

Cheers
T

Circle Research: WHO? - Review in www.1beat.de


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The definition of a bombastic Mixtapestyle. Natürlich gibt es technisch wesentlich aktivere und innovativere DJ-Mixtapes als “Who?” von den kanadischen Nerds von Circle Research. Der springende Punkt ist der, dass die beiden verrückten Plattendreher aus Toronto überhaupt nicht das Ziel hatten, hier mit den neuesten Sctraches zubegeistern. Sie wollen Spass haben und sich ganz im dillerschen Donuts-Style durch die Musikgeschichte zwischen HipHop, Jazz, Soul und Funk cutten, switchen und loopen. Sie wollten die einflussreichsten und natürlich auch bekanntesten Breaks der HipHop-Geschichte in einen Mix legen. Das haben sie geschafft. Die altschulischen PVC-Adidassler aus der Vinylgeneration werden hier oft etwas gelangweilt dreinschauen, weil sie das Material, das hier gekonnt zusammengemixt wird, natürlich schon kennen oder womöglich im Regal stehen haben. Euch und den restlichen Interessierten sei hier ganz klar empfohlen – lasst Euch trotzdem darauf ein. Das ist beste Unterhaltung. Hier werdet ihr soviel wieder oder neu entdecken. Da fliegen einem die Samples und Cuts zwischen Kurtis Blow, Rock Steady Crew bis Common, A Tribe called Quest oder dem Wutang-Clan nur so um die Ohren. Diese zwei sympathischen Kanadier haben schon eine ganze genau Ahnung von der Materie. Da läuft was funky.

Peter Hagen

Circle Research In NINA MENDOZA's blog


Straight Outta Vancouver
Check out NINA MENDOZA's dope blog

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Circle Research Show + Episode #9






The Circle Research Show + Episode #9
with/ BIG TWEEZE & *circle research*

+ DOWNLOAD TODAY

@ http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

ARTIST / SONG

1. Speedometer – No Man Worries (Dj Format remix)
2. The Broken Keys – Bone Train
3. El Michels Affair – Creation
4. The Soul Drifters – Funky Soul Brothers (Part 1)
5. Naomi Davis – Promised Land
6. Charles Bradley and the Bullets – Now That I'm Gone
7. Soul Tornadoes – Go For Yourself
8. Aflred 'Pee Wee' Ellis – Funk Bomb
9. Lack of Afro – Spooky
10. Ernie & The Top Notes – Dap Walk
11. Lee Fields & Sugarman & Co. – You Don't Know What You Mean
12. J-C Davis – A New Day
13. Freedom Express – Get Down
14. Dj Aeon Seven – Funk Furious
15. Spitting Image – JB's Latin
16. Guilty Simpson – Michigan Nights
17. Benny E. Blanco – Girl Next Door
18. Jake One ft. MF DOOM – Trap Doors
19. Peter Hadar – Painted
20. J. Rawls and Middle Child – Put Something In The Air
21. Marks & Om'Mas Keith – Streets is Cold
22. Little Dragon – After The Rain
23. 88 Keys ft. Kanye West – Stay Up! (Viagra)
24. Akira Kiteshi – Donk
25. Circle Research – Hot 4 U
26. Dj Premier – Dadaa
27. Outkast ft. The Goodie Mob – Git up, Git Out
28. RZA – Tragedy
29. Tha Alkaholiks – The Next Level (E-Swift remix)
30. Grand Puba – Ya Know How It Goes (T-Ray remix)
31. Nas – It Ain't Hard To Tell (Large Pro remix)
32. Q-Tip – Let's Ride (inst.)
33. YZ – The Ghetto's Been Good To Me

Monday, August 25, 2008

WONDER-FULL w/ DJ Spinna & Bobbito



Friday September 12, 2008
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WONDER-FULL
w/ DJ Spinna & Bobbito
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One night, Two DJs, one musical theme. DJ Spinna & Bobbito are bringing their Wonder-full night to town. What is Wonder-full? Its a night celebrating the musical genius of Stevie Wonder. That means only music by Stevie or related to Stevie will be played. They pack the house in NYC and this night will be no different! Be ready to dance!
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in the Stone Lounge:
Never Forgive Action Vs *Circle Research*
John Kong
Felix & Gani
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@ Revival - 738 College St. Toronto
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Tickets $20 available @
Goodfoot, Play De Record, Rotate This, Cosmos, & online @milkaudio.com
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Friday, August 22, 2008

The Circle Research Show + Episode:#8






The Circle Research Show + Episode:#8
with/ BIG TWEEZE & *circle research*

+ DOWNLOAD TODAY

@ http://thecircleresearchshow.podomatic.com

Artist/Track

1. Busta Rhymes feat. Q-Tip - Ill Vibe
2. Da Ranjahz - Insp Her Ation (inst)
3. Snoop Dogg feat. Xzibit – B_tch Please (inst)
4. Eclipse feat. Arcee - World Premiere
5. Pete Rock feat. C.L. Smooth - Back On Da Block
6. Channel Live feat. Krs-One - Mad Izm (Buckwild remix)
7. Common Sense - Nothing To Do
8. Big Noyd - Usual Suspects (Strech Armstrong remix)
9. Black Moon - I Got Cha Opin
10. Eminem - Roll Model (inst)
11. Showbiz & A.G. - Drop It Heavy (inst)
12. Soul Mekanik - Go Upstairs (Maurice Fulton remix)
13. Dam Funk - Gangsta Touch (I Can't Hide It)
14. James Pants - Future Delight
15. Mc Eigt - Def Wish V pt 1
16. Bullion - Get Familiar
17. J Dilla feat. Bilal - Remember (remix)
18. Garmunkle - Timmy Toothpaste
19. Akira Kiroshi – B_tches
20. Ras_G and The African Space Program - Ghetto Sci-Fi
21. Samiyam - Trick Platform
22. Joey Chavez - The Chills (inst)
23. Big Daddy Kane - Stop Shammin'
24. Chi Ali - Funky Lemonade (remix)
25. Casual - Lose In The End
26. Redman - Tonight's Da Night
27. 2 Pac - Keep Ya Head Up
28. Paris - Days Of Old
29. Ed O. G & Da Bulldogs - Love Comes And Goes
30. Akinyele - The Bomb (inst)
31. Raekwon - Rainy Dayz (remix inst)
32. Slick Rick – Children’s Story