The Mint Collective










Greetings! The Mint Collective is a group of people from different beats all using their blessings to promote, market & increase visibility for creative endeavors.

We ♥ music, art, creativity, traveling, technology, food and drink, love, life, laughing and lots more. Its fun, really, sometimes even splendid.


Minty Fam
antonio
bozak
j. marie
lady j
yawn snoozicka
minty [at] themintcollective [dot] com



access hip hop
afta-1
ampsoul movements
angela "spinorita" blanca
apple juice break
bagpak music
bama love soul
bastard jazz
beats n crates
blind I brownswood recordings
dhundee music
dj deben
dj seano
dojo soundz
fresh selects
friends we love
frolab
giant step
grown kids radio
hip hop is cool again
illfonix show
INnatesounds
kleur
k 15
lefto
lichiban
mochilla
nujazz spirit
nu-soul magazine
nutriot
om records
potholes in my blog
project ahimsa
put me on it
record breakin
reva devito
sef diggy
shelltoes music
soul bounce
soulculture
soundwaves radio
spinnerty
suite 903
tam sam
the bloom effect
the lust killers
trees for breakfast
turntables on the hudson
vitamin dee


Watermark f/ Reggie B (B. Bravo Future-Funk Redux)

A new digi-single from emcee Approach that features Reggie B and a remix one of our fav funky producers B.Bravo.  Off the Aloe Park album out April 20.



Spinnerty | Just Listen 1&2

In 2008 Record Breakin’ Music released the highly sought after, limited edition 7” by Spinnerty with the underground hip hop track “Foundation Pt. 2 (ft. Replife) and the futuristic soul gem “Time to Cut (ft. Miles Bonny)”.

Today RBM is excited to release Spinnerty’s latest production, Just Listen Pt. 1 & 2. Like his first release, Spinnerty has a wonderful balance of hip hop, soul and futuristic elements into this approach. “Just Listen Pt. 1” features the hard working, prolific emceeing talents of John Robinson aka Lil’ Sci. On the B side, “Just Listen Pt. 2” introduces that melodic styling of newcomer Jacqueline Marie, with additional production from the gifted K15.

“The Just Listen project leaves me feeling like a proud dad. Bringing together musical friends of mine to create a project bigger than the sum of its parts. Connecting the dots from San Francisco to Chicago to Philly to the UK and back again, the Just Listen record offers sounds spanning from classic boom bap to downtempo to future funk to dancefloor heat all wrapped together with feel good vibe and optimistic look on things to come. I hope you enjoy listening to this release as much as I enjoyed putting it together.” - Spinnerty

Spinnerty - Just Listen Pt. 1 (ft. John Robinson) by TheMintCollective

Spinnerty - Just Listen Pt. 2 (ft. Jacqueline Marie) [Dj Limbs Remix] by TheMintCollective



support quality music & get ya own digi copy….ITUNES or JUNO

Stay tuned for the Just Listen remixes dropping on digital and 7” VINYL next month featuring DOPE sounds from the lovely SF-based B Bravo and Chi-town-based DJ Limbs.



Brownswood Electr*c up to bat!

A few weeks ago we posted the preview promo for this new Brownswood series - as the time gets closer we have found some individual tracks surface.  Standing up for a new wave of artists struggling to elbow their way into the limelight, ‘Brownswood Electr*c’ weaves a path through the electronic landscape in 2010, representing the rainbow spectrum of electronic goodness purveyed by Brownswood’s figurehead Gilles Peterson in his radio playlists and DJ sets. The boundaries between so-called “hip-hop”, “house”, “techno”, “dubstep” and “drum & bass” have never been so blurred, often rendering these signifiers practically obsolete, and indeed it’s at these crossings, junctions and awkward intersections where the most inspiring and stirring sound clashes occur. Really realllllly looking forward to this release.  June 28, 2010.

Buy the CD now from the Brownswood Recordings online shop

Brownswood Electr*c // B. Bravo - Computa Love by Brownswood

Brownswood Electr*c // Eliphino – Let Me Love You Forever by Brownswood

Brownswood Electr*c // Letherette – Blad by Brownswood



We ♥ PutMeOnIt

ohai.  Been following London-based blog, Put Me On It, for quite sometime and they never lead us astray!  Check out this epic compilation of trackksssss for your listening pleasure. 

DOWNLOAD HERE



Spinnerty Just Listen (Pts 1 & 2) Remixes

The humble cat they call Spinnerty is baaaaaaack with a 7” vinyl release of his         most recent ‘Just Listen’ project with an all-star cast.  Vocal tasks are shared by Mr. John Robinson (Part 1) and Jacqueline Marie (Part 2).  Heavy remixes from beatmaker B. Bravo, London-based K15 and long time Spinnerty music homie, DJ Limbs

Get yah own 7” here from Recordbreakin directly (heard they like to throw in goodies sometimes) or you can cop at Amoeba, Dusty Groove etc.  Here is a public service announcement from that dude, Spinnerty.  Gotta ♥ the guy. 

Thank you Moovmnt, BamaLoveSoul, Giant Step and everyone else who has supported this release!  It’s a family affair.



• Collective Perspective // SF •

Please join us this coming Thursday 8.19.10 @SOM in San Francisco, we would LOVE to see your faces!

• The Mint Collective

• Grown Kids Radio

• MADE Jewelry

• About Her Films

• P-R-O-P-S

• Goldsweat 

presente:

COLLECTIVE PERSPECTIVE

Collective Perspective will be an opportunity to build an environment with creatives in the bay area. The goal is to connect, collect, inspire, brainstorm and create visibility collectively for innovative projects worldwide.


///THE PERSPECTIVES\\

The Mint Collective • (www.themintcollective.com)
The Mint Collective is a group of people from different beats all using their blessings to promote, market & increase visibility for creative endeavors.

Grown Kids Radio • (www.grownkidsradio.com) •
GKR is a rag tag crew of DJing, producing, beat making, bike riding, youth mentoring, in the cut laying individuals that are all making things happen in the ‘Sco on their own.

MADE Jewelry • (www.madejewelry.com)
MJ is an amazing collective from all over the U.S keeping an ear to the streets and staying inspired by the ladies who got it MADE. From jewelry mastery to fashion, music, design and beyond - these ladies roll deep and got your back when you need some fly jewels or a connect in one of their many MADElady represented cities.

About Her Films • (www.aboutherfilms.com) •
AHF was created to give voice to, and tell authentic stories about, women and their experiences. Spearheaded by filmmaker Melinda James, ABF is quickly becoming a hot commodity. Her recent collabs with artists like AFTA-1, Emily McLean & Quadron have quickly put her on the map.

P-R-O-P-S • (www.p-r-o-p-s.com) •
P-R-O-P-S is thee rad studio of Freddy Anzures (Wax Poetics/Apple/Sweater Funk) that continues to propel amazing graphic design, musical + event collaboration, all around good vibes and smarts.

GoldSweat • (www.goldsweat.com)
GS is graphic design, music blog/event collective dedicated to giving visibility to cool bay area culture.



/// SIGHTS • SOUNDS • TASTES \\

B Bravo • (www.bbravo.com) •
up and coming SF-based producer/dj who was recently signed to Brownswood Recordings started by international musical taste-maker Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio).

DJ E Da Boss • (http://bit.ly/ajibli) •
bay area-bred dj/selecta/Slept On Records founder who will be returning from touring Europe with Myron & E in a few days :)

Spinnerty • (http://www.recordbreakin.c
om/spinnerty.html) •
epic SF-based, Illinois-bred dj/producer/radio selecta who basically rules it hard with his live dj sets and stellar musical productions.

DJ Mamabear • (http://mamashoneypot.blogspot.com/)
One of the head mama’s behind the legendary Sunday Sweater funk basement dance party. Epic dj and lovely lady. Vote for her mix here on KMEL http://bit.ly/csDUO5

Brown Majic • (http://www.grownkidsradio.com/)
SF-based, Chicago-bred music A&R specialist, dope dj and all around good dood.

* lovely baked goods from • Tickle Me Blessed *

* graphic courtesy of I Am Vesl *

* mixtape+ jewelry giveaways from the MADE ladies *

* additional promotional support = NU-Soul Magazine*


• CONNECT • COLLABORATE • GET INSPIRED •

RSVP on the book of faces



• Collective Perspective VIDEO // SF // 8.19.10 •

Collective Perspective // SOM, 08.19.10 from About Her Films on Vimeo.

August 19, 2010 marked our first of quarterly installations of Collective Perspective.

The goal of Collective Perspective is to connect, collect, inspire, brainstorm and create visibility for innovative projects worldwide.

The first edition was held @SOM in San Francisco and brought together an amazing group of bay area creatives for a giant brainstorm and splendid tunes. Many many thanks to About Her Films, MADE Jewelry, Grown Kids Radio, Props.com, Goldsweat, Nu-Soul Magazine, Val from IamVesl.com, Spinnerty, B. Bravo, E Da Boss, Mamabear, Brown Majic, Tickle Me Blessed, Hakobo, Nhu, Samira, Kingmost and everyone else who helped make it happen!

Stay tuned for the second installation of Collective Perspective in Los Angeles this winter.



Tokyo Dawn | The Heart

The art of the compilation has been revived!  Easily one of the best comps we’ve heard this year.  This time from Germany-based Tokyo Dawn Records - a label that has been putting out quality since 1995.  We updated you back in April and since then TDR has been getting busy! 

The latest, The Heart, compilation is an assemblage of very eclectic sounds selected and arranged in a consistent and soulful package.  From the the content of this release to the artwork and the way this promo was organized and delivered to us we’d give it an A+! 

Check out the preview of a couple standout tracks and then peep the EPK.  Some amazing artists involved. Support.

 

Wallis Bird | La La Land (Comfort Fit Remix) by The Mint Collective

Let U Go (DJ Asparagus Remix) by The Mint Collective



Soundwaves | Minty Selections

A couple weeks ago I was invited as a guest to the Soundwaves radio show on KPFK FM in Los Angeles.  Little did I know the 12am-2am show was going to be some of the most fun I’ve had in months (aside from the Electric Wire Hustle show a few days before:) ).  The show’s creator, Abraham Beltran, and his lovely co-hosts Ms. Cecilia and DJ Seano a.k.a. The Lord of Lounge were absolutely wonderful hosts and really  down to earth music lovers.    

   

The show started off with one of the most talented guitarists I’ve ever heard, 19-year old Kris Escajeda with a really nice acoustic set.  He brought along Ms. Eddicka Organista (El-Haru Kuroi) who sang a lovely lullaby.  They were amazing!  Really, truly talented.

The Soundwaves crew let me take over the spaceship for a bit where I was able to play some dope joints - some new, some old!  Towards the end of our journey Abraham interviewed Junior from Recordbreakin, delving into the past, present and future for the Philadelphia-based label. 

All in all, it was a wonderful experience to share the airwaves with these amazingly talented and genuine people.  Check the technique from episode #101 and stay tuned every Saturday for Soundwaves on www.kpfk.org or 90.3FM in Los Angeles area. -J Marie

LISTEN

1. Suff Daddy feat. Miles Bonny – 5 O’Clock Suff

2. Olivier Day Soul – Just A Song

3. Suff Daddy feat. Mar – Deep Shit

4. Kris Escajeda – El Gafanhoto

5. Kris Escajeda y Eddika Organista – O Telefono Toco Novamente

6. Olivier Day Soul – Foolish

7. Kris Escajeda – Untitled

8. Kira Neris – Un Ete Sans Fin

9. Electric Wire Hustle – Gimme That Kinda

10. Byron & Onra feat. Isis – Blush

11. Onra – My Comet

12. Hygher Baby – Let U Go (DJ Asparagus Mix)

13. Swede:Art feat. Stray – Linguistics (B. Bravo Remix)

14. FS Green – Monoshow

15. Ana Tijoux – 1977

16. Interview snippet w/ Junior of Recordbreakin (catch the full audio here)

17. Anthony Valadez – Vibrations

18. Anthony Valadez – Azucar

19. Sir Froderick – Inglorious Bastard

20. Kissey Asplund – Move Me

21. Mndsgn – Airways

22. I, Ced – The Finale

23. Dotmatic – The Line (Put It On)

24. Anthony Valadez – Homeless Hipster Theme (Mr. Sonny James PBR Remix)

25. D n S – GUM (Daz-I-Kue Remix)

26. M64 (Ragen Fykes + Ohmega Watts) – Rhythm of the Drum

27. Spinnerty feat. Jacqueline Marie – Just Listen Pt. 2

28. Joy Jones – The Joy (Drop It Mix)

29. La Melodia feat. Steve Hartley – Working On It



GKR | Spring Into It!

Spring into it with the Grown Kids Radio Crew and peep their latest episode  with some bay area heavyweights Teeko & B. BravoThis episode contains unreleased tracks, live footage from the Frite Nite formal at Mezzanine SF, and a sit-down over some Filipino food en la Mission.

CLICK



The Future of Funk II | Moovmnt

The homies over at Moovmnt are back with their second installation of Future Funk and it is fantastic. Stream, download, enjoy!

The Future of Funk 2 by Moovmnt

Tracklist
01 ARP 101 - Groove
02 Jon Phonics - The One
03 813 - Street Beats, Big Cloks
04 Sasac - Bourgies Must Chill
05 Def Chronic - Apple Juice
06 Bobby Tank - Tangent
07 DāM-FunK - Forever
08 Opolopo - Hexagon Love
09 East Liberty Quarters - Lucky Charm
10 Replife - Ready Set Go (AD Bourke Dub Mix)
11 Ulysses82 - Fax
12 First Touch - It’s Yours (2011 Mix)
13 Salva - Obsession Ft. B. Bravo
14 B. Bravo & Teeko - The Roll Out



Grown Kids Radio X Mint Collective Unofficial SXSW Showcase

We are excited to announce our first SXSW Unofficial Showcase along with our friends from Grown Kids Radio. Come on down and party with us along with some super talented artists that will be showcasing their creativity through sound.