Mudd and Ragz Make up the Jazz Addixx. Take a listen to the tracks and see why these guys decided to work together. Teamwork goes a long way. MUDD the Emcee and beat creator is from Chicago but now stays in the VA/DC area. Ragz the DJ and Beat Creator is from Roseville CA and just moved back to CA from the DC/VA area. The Jazz Addixx continue to work on new projects together and continue to do shows. Mudd and Ragz show you why over a decade of friendship and Muzik Making together goes a long way.
Influences
The Golden Era...........That Mid Ninties Steeze mixed with that 60's/70's Jazz. Also are friend of the Embassy Click.
Sounds Like
HMMMMMMM thats a tough one, you tell the guys what u think they sound like........
Jazz Addixx "Oxygen Refreshed" will be available in the USA on Domination Records (dominationrec.com) and for the Japan listeners the album will be dropping on GoonTrax (www.goontrax.jp). Both versions of the album are a little bit different and Japan will be releasing a 6 song 12". The album will be available the beginning of June 2007.
Check out samples of the new album from the Jazz Addixx at www.myspace.com/jazzaddixx1
From its inception, hip-hop was pluralistic, defined by an approach to sound that included jazz, soul funk, rock and roll, African drumming and the kitchen sink. Everything was in the mix. It was a multi-cultural barrage orchestrated by the DJ who doubled up break-beats, superimposed records in sync and shifted swiftly between different pieces of vinyl, among other methods. The MC, on the other hand, originally served to comment on the DJs skills. But soon enough, they also developed their own art. Arising from a long tradition of black "dozens" boasting, metaphoric inventiveness, blues singing, and "scat" vocals, they blended radical formal wordplay with consciousness-raising lyrics. Today hip-hop is widely recognized as being quite diluted. Gone are the DJs and the MCs are not conscious but rather formulaic. In short, commercial hip-hop isn't really hip-hop anymore; its rap without the depth, ingenuity and creativity that was present in innovators like Rakim or Eric B's artistry. So what does a music lover do? Give up the genre to the commercial slaughterhouse? No. They can check out Virginia's Jazz Addix instead. Why? Well, this duo consisting of MC Mudd (originally from Chicago) and DJ Ragz (originally from Sacramento, CA) has brought texture and lyricism back to hip-hop. The neo-jazz turntablism, lounge samples, electronic sounds and abstract beats create richly layered soundtracks that mesmerize the ear. The cohesion Ragz create with such a wide array of sounds is nothing short of magic. David Copperfield himself with would be jealous of their sleight of hand. As for MC Mudd, he boldly follows in the footsteps of legends like KRS-One. His voice has an undeniable charisma and his obvious intelligence comes through with confidence. His storytelling abilities are epic (think Beowulf from the hood) and his vocabulary is endless. Beyond that, his lyricism is defined by his consciousness and awareness with tributes, condemnations, pleas, bravado and sheer joy blended throughout all 20 tracks on the album. So whether you're fed up with the frivolity of P. Diddy, an underground hip-hop fan or new to the genre entirely and wondering what the fuss is all about, I'd recommend checking out Jazz Addix and their album Oxygen: Refreshed in 2007. These two artists capture an old school vibe within a modern sound, do it from the heart and, in the process, create an innovative and challenging album that will make you an instant fan. By Dave Terpeny
Now Available The 6 Pack CD Collection. 1. The Jazz Addixx "Oxygen Refreshed" album 2. The Embassy Click "The Vault Compilation" 3. Dj Ragz "The Coolout Mix" 4. Headrush and Ragz "Combined Forces Mix" 5. Dj Ragz "Jazz Hop Mix" 6. Dj Ragz "The Preservation Mix" All for 25.00 Shipping worldwide. Click the paypal button to order.
yoooo waz gud fellowsss jus dropped by to say oxygen is a D.O.P.E.LP...somethin to live for and bless the child are monster tunessss!!! smooth grooves..
i downloaded the oxygen refreshed (instrumentals) about a year ago when i got my new ipod, and so far i've listened to it about 300 times. you guys have some of my favorite beats. keep it up, you guys are ill as fuck.
i just wanted to know how can i get your mixtape! hope to have your response :D You r really known, in my group of friends, back here in Portugal :) keep up the nice vibes.
Now Available The 6 Pack CD Collection. 1. The Jazz Addixx "Oxygen Refreshed" album 2. The Embassy Click "The Vault Compilation" 3. Dj Ragz "The Coolout Mix" 4. Headrush and Ragz "Combined Forces Mix" 5. Dj Ragz "Jazz Hop Mix" 6. Dj Ragz "The Preservation Mix" All for 25.00 Shipping worldwide. Click the paypal button to order.
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