WHO? Review in Juice Magazine

WHO? Review in Juice Magazine

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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.

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Circle Research 04.09.08

»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

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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

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INTERVIEW: sittin' down with *circle research*

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Circle Research - Who? EPK

Astro and Nik T talk about their Album"WHO?"

Circle Research - Who ? EP (12")

Circle Research - Who ? EP (12") MAY 23 2008 on Melting Pot Music
- Welcome Circle Research! The producer duo from Toronto introduce their forthcoming album "Who?" with a limited DJ-EP.
- The "Who" EP features vinyl- exclusive extended DJ-versions of four album cuts.
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Side A
1. Nothing Can Save Ya 02:58
2. Security 01:32
3. I Am Your Destiny 02:58

Side B

1. College Street Crush 03:06

2. 93.005.000 Flows 02:51
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Circle Research consists of Astro and Nik T, who both have been part of the Toronto hip hop scene since 1992. Locally they are known as club and radio DJs (hosting The Circle Research Show on CKLN for 10 years) and have made a name internationally through their releases on Do Right! Music.

Q&A: THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER

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3 things the world should know about

*circle research*:

1. Nik T aka Nix
2. Gil aka Astro

3. Album „Who?“ coming this fall on

Melting Pot Music

3 favourite pieces of equipment:

1. Technics 1200’s

2. Akai MPC 3000

3. Mini-Moog Model D

3 things that make a *circle research* track:

1. fat drums

2. vintage synths

3. dusty samples

3 favourite producers:

1. Dr. Dre
2. The Bomb Squad

3. J Dilla

3 records that never leave the jam crate:

1. Coke Escovedo „I Wouldn’t Change A Thing“

2. Blackbyrds „Rock Creek Park“ 3. Jackson Sisters „I Believe In Miracles“

Bonus: Cymande „Brothers on the Slide“

3 favourite fashion items:

1. time pieces

2. eye wear

3.vintage clothing

3 great things about Toronto:

1. fashion
2. beautiful women
3. food of all cultures

3 favourite dishes:

1.Korean BBQ
2.Sushi
3. Montreal Smoked Meat

Circle Research - Who ? EP (12") 23 May 08

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Circle Research - Who ? EP (12") 23 May 08

- Welcome Circle Research! The producer duo from Toronto introduce their forthcoming album "Who?" with a limited DJ-EP.

- "Who?" is a 36-track "Donuts"-styled instrumental album based on the most classic hip-hop breaks executed in 2008 fashion. The DNA of hip-hop evaporated in a 38 minute beat tape. And it's fun too.

- The "Who EP" features vinyl- exclusive extended DJ-versions of four album cuts.

- Circle Research consists of Astro and Nik T, who both have been part of the Toronto hip hop scene since 1992. Locally they are known as club and radio DJs (hosting The Circle Research Show on CKLN for 10 years) and have made a name internationally through their releases on Do Right! Music.

http://www.myspace.com/circleresearch
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2246084051
http://circle-research.blogspot.com/

Who ?" EP wrapped up

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Who ?" EP wrapped up

Superproducers Nix and Astro have wrapped up a special DJ EP with five tracks from their forthcoming album "Who?". Four tracks come as vinyl-only extended versions. You can peep the opening track on our MySpace

Side A
1.Nothing Can Save Ya
2. Security
3. I 'm Your Destiny

Side B
1. College Street Crush
2. 93 Flows

5 brand new *circle research* songs on our Myspace player

5 brand new *circle research* songs on our Myspace player http://www.myspace.com/circleresearch

From the forthcoming "Who?" vinyl EP availbable on Melting Pot Music!

CIRCLE RESEARCH INKS RECORD DEAL WITH MELTING POT MUSIC!

For Immediate Release:

CIRCLE RESEARCH INKS DEAL WITH MELTING POT MUSIC!

Toronto's DJ / Production duo Circle Research are pleased to announce signing with Melting Pot Music. Based in Cologne, Germany, the label has quickly grown into an international force with artists hailing from Berlin, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam and L.A. to name a few.

Keeping their ears open for new funky sounds, the C.R. boys had been bumping MPM in their Dj sets and radio show for a while. Breakout's monstrous funk cover of Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock" had become a staple at their Do Right! Saturdays. So when they finished their new album "Who?", it was a natural choice to knock on MPM's door.

Label head, Oliver von Felbert aka Dj Olski, loved the beats and proposed releasing it as is. "Who?" is a Donuts style album made from some of the most classic breaks in the history of hip-hop. It's a throwback record but it's neither nostalgic nor retro. 40 minutes split into 36 (!) tracks that are celebrating hip-hop's history without reminiscing about the so-called good ole days. And it's got humour." But Olski knows in order to make it in these modern times, you need the whole package. "What I like about Circle Research from the start—besides the music—is the level of professionalism in the way they present themselves."

"Moving forward with a label of MPM's caliber is exactly what we were looking for," says Gil Masuda aka Astro, one half of Circle Research and the group's sound engineer. "We're flattered that Olski would consider us to hang with the likes of sophisticated artists like Kutiman, Miles Bonny and Lefties Soul Connection… and we're confident we have something unique to offer that compliments Dj Day, Marc Hype and Jim Dunloop."

"These artists are a perfect example of that melting pot sound that shows in our 'boom bap meets analog synth funk' productions," exclaims Nik Timar aka Nix. "Olski is definitely building a movement of underground producers that we're excited to be a part of."

"Who?" is set for a Spring '08 release, prefaced by a 12" single with extended tracks strictly for the vinyl heads.

For more information please visit:

http://www.mpmsite.com/
http://www.myspace.com/circleresearch
http://circle-research.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2246084051
Contact: Gil Masuda / circleresearch@gmail.com