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Est. 2003. The premier "Downtempo" radio program with host Architektur [Fridays WRUW 91.1FM]. Passport features carefully crafted programming....a deep, fluid soundtrack to complement your life.
Passport plays: Kruder & Dorfmeister, Gotan Project, Pressure Drop, Massive Attack, Sofa Surfers, Thievery Corporation, dZihan & Kamien, DJ Bootsie, Ralph Myerz, Tosca, Yonderboi, Nightmares On Wax, Xploding Plastix, Portishead, and loads of heavy Dub!
Curated By: Architektur [Passport Radio] & A Guy Called Gary [Guidance Recordings]
1 Kruder & Dorfmeister The K&D Sessions 1998 [2CD]
Massive Attack Blue Lines 1991
Tricky Maxinquaye1995
Tosca Suzuki 2000
Portishead Dummy 1994
Gotan Project La Revancha Del Tango 2000
Ralph Myerz & The Jack Herren Band A Special Album 2003
Kruder & Dorfmeister G-Stoned 1993
Nightmares On Wax Smokers Delight 1995
Yonderboi Shallow And Profound 2000
Massive Attack Protection 1994 [2CD]
Thievery Corporation The Mirror Conspiracy 2000
Kinobe Soundphiles 2000
Jazzanova The Singles Collection 1997-2000
Fila Brazillia Maim That Tune 1995
Tosca Opera 1997
Peace Orchestra Peace Orchestra 1999
Thievery Corporation Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi 1996 | 1999 [2 versions]
Xploding Plastix Amateur Girlfriends Go Proskirt Agents 2001
dZihan & Kamien Freaks & Icons2000
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21 Boozoo Bajou Satta2001
Portishead Portishead1997
Quantic The 5th Exotic2001
Lemon Jelly Lemonjelly.ky2000
The Dining Rooms Numero Deux2001 [Guidance version]
Urbs Toujours Le Même Film...2005
AIR Premiers Symptomes1997
United Future Organization Now And Then1990-1997 [2CD]
Pressure Drop Food Of Love1990-2003 [2CD]
Royksopp Melody A.M.2001
DJ Bootsie The Silent Partner2004
Tosca Dehli 92003 [2CD]
Bent Programmed To Love2000
Mr. Scruff Keep It Unreal1999
Waldeck Northern Lights1996
Karma Thrillseekers1999
Sofa Surfers Cargo1999
David Holmes Let's Get Killed1997
Air Moon Safari1997
Quantic One Off's, Remixes and B Sides2006 [2CD]
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41 Massive Attack V Mad Professor No Protection1995
Walkner.Mostl Heaven Or Hell2000
Bitter:Sweet The Mating Game2006
Tipsy Trip Tease - The Seductive Sounds Of Tipsy1996
Bonobo Animal Magic2000
Karminsky Experience Inc. The Power Of Suggestion2003
Bazille Noir Bazille Noir2001
Funki Porcini Hed Phone Sex1995 [2CD]
Thievery Corporation Abductions and Reconstructions1999
DJ Cam Mad Blunted Jazz1996 [2CD]
Solid Doctor How About Some Ether[Collected Works 93-95] [2CD]
dZihan & Kamien Gran Riserva2002
MUM The Szabotnik 15 Mission2002
Minus 8 Elysian Fields2000
The Dining Rooms Tre2003
Twilight Circus Dub Sound System Dub Voyage2000
Fila Brazillia Luck Be A Weirdo Tonight1997
Up, Bustle And Out Master Sessions 22001
General Electrics Cliquety Kliqk2003
Bent The Everlasting Blink2003
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61 Rob Smith Meets Henry & Louis Time Will Tell [Dub]2005
Parov Stelar Seven & Storm2005
Boozoo Bajou Remixes2003
Tosca J.A.C.2005
Seelenluft Synchronschwimmer EP2001
The Bush Chemists Light Up Your Spliff1996
Amon Tobin Bricolage1997
Thievery Corporation The Richest Man In Babylon2002
Waldeck Ballroom Stories2007
Organic Grooves Black Cherry2002
MUM Mum2000
International Observer From The Dungeons Of Dub2010
Jon Kennedy We're Just Waiting For You Now2001
Luke Vibert | BJ Cole Stop The Panic1999
Noiseshaper King Size Dub Special2001-2009
Sofa Surfers Transit1997
Karma Pad Sounds1997
Bonobo Dial 'M' For Monkey2003
UKO UKO 2001
J-Walk A Night On The Rocks2002
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81 Zero 7 Simple Things2001
Goldfrapp Felt Mountain2000
Seelenluft The Rise And Fall Of Silvercity-Bob2000
Visit Venus The Endless Bummer1998
Count Basic The Peter Kruder | Richard Dorfmeister Remixes2001
Mo'Horizons Come Touch The Sun1999
Ursula 1000 The Now Sound Of Ursula 10001998
Gerd High, Wide and Wonderful!2001
Troublemakers Doubts & Convictions2000
Nightmares On Wax Carboot Soul1999
Dubphonic Smoke Signals2003
The Butch Cassidy Sound System Butches Brew2004
Howie B. Music For Babies1996
Baby Mammoth Best Foot Forward2001
Waxolutionists Counter Fight2004
45 Dip The Acid Lounge2000
Waldeck Balance Of The Force1998
A Forest Mighty Black Mellowdramatic1998
Leggo Beast From Here To G2000
Yonderboi Rough And Rare2001 101 Easy Star All-Stars Dubber Side Of The Moon2010
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A brief history...of how two long-time agent provocateurs from Chicago, collaborated to compile the greatest Downtempo "Best Of" list of all-time!
❒ A Guy Called Gary: Guidance Recordings label DJ and A&R. Compiled Hi:Fidelity Lounge 3 & Hi:Fidelity Lounge 4, as well as, Hi:Fidelity Dub Sessions 4, Destination:Chicago [Japan], and Mundial Muzique 2. A Guy Called Gary has DJ'd along side "Downtempo" luminaries; Gilles Peterson, DJ Cam, Blue States, DJ Oil [Troublemakers], DJ Ender [Nuspirit Helsinki], along with maintaining residencies in cities from Chicago to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico...
Chill to the latest installment of Hi:Fidelity Lounge ❒ Architektur: Est. 2000 | Lounge Productions, Burning Bowl Records, & Passport Radio [WRUW, KOOP, WXDU]. Exclusive interviews with members of Gotan Project, G-Stone & Thievery Corporation. "Big up to Architektur, the man behind the great 'Musik for Film' compilation, this cd is a must-have for every downbeat | chilled dub fan, great stuff!!" - FM Brussels. Wire Magazine described Architektur's album, Travelogue, as 'Meat Beat Manifesto collides with Shorty Rogers' | ★★★★1/2, #1 KPFA, #5 Dub - Juno [UK], and aired on BBC, FM4, KCRW...
Tune in to the Finest in Downbeat & Dub on Passport Radio
For clarity...there are many artists that we adore, and additional releases by the "Top 101" artists, who ultimately didn't make this list. Gary & I compiled artists who helped define the "Downtempo" sound. We made a concerted effort to capture, recognize, and encompass the origins, and evolution of this genre. We also highlighted certain LP's as more genre defining of the sound, and gave them preferential treatment over other releases when ultimately ranking. Overall, this list was compiled by two individuals who share a love and a passion for the Downbeat | Dub sound. Peace.
Most notably...Dub music is underserved. Mainly, because the genre has, and deserves it's own rankings [The Top 125], but we would be remiss if we omitted Dub in it's entirety. Especially, given that King Tubby's innovated genius permeates throughout the entire spectrum of "Downtempo" music... Give thanks & praise!
Honorable mention: To all the labels who helped elevate this sound through their influential compilations. Collections that featured the many tastemakers...who helped expose us to the tracks that would emerge into classics.Renowned labels that produced these compilations include: Compost, Stereo Deluxe, Guidance, Echo Beach, Vienna Scientists, Tru Thoughts, Mole Listening Pearls, Mo'Wax, Spray, Pussyfoot, Musicpark, ESL, Uptight, !K7, and Ninja Tune, among many others...
Special shout-out to...Boards Of Canada, Bobby Hughes, Ian Simmonds AKA Juryman, Alex Cortiz, Uptight People | Uptight Sound System, Snooze, I:Cube, Nuspirit Helsinki, The Deadbeats, Kosma, Dubblestandart, [Dunkelbunt], On-U Sound, Merck, Cheap and Thrill Jockey.
A Downbeat & Dub mix by Architektur [Passport | WRUW 91.1 FM] featuring some of the Best of 2019 [new, reissues, and a few late 2018 releases]. Dig It!
View the complete playlist at Passport Radio "The Finest In Downbeat & Dub Music!"
Due to a legal threat over his trademark, Banksy was compelled to create a pop-up shop in Croydon, London to promote his new online store featuring exclusive, limited edition art created by the notorious street artist.
Notably, in the background, within the fireplace, is the same image featured on the cover of the classic Trip Hop album, "Blue Lines" by Massive Attack. A coincidence? A homage to his fellow Bristol mates? Or a subtle clue to Banksy's true identity, Robert Del Naja?
The Beat AKA The English Beat, emerged during the rise of Punk & 2nd generation Ska in the U.K. during the late 70's. The Beat featured lead vocalists Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, whose unique and infectious harmonies fronted hits like "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Save It for Later", "Too Nice To Talk To", "I Confess", and "Sole Salvation". During their meteoric rise, they toured with legendary artists David Bowie, the Clash, the Police, the Pretenders, R.E.M., Talking Heads and the Specials. Dave Wakeling recalls when Bowie ran up and said: "You're the best opening band I've ever had. Will you please come on tour to America with me?" Unfortunately, Dave Wakeling had already decided that he wanted to leave the band.
VH! valiantly tries to reunite the original members of The Beat
Personally, I was crushed when The Beat decided to break up in 1983, especially on the heels of the Specials split a year earlier [forming Fun Boy Three & the Special AKA]. I understand that creative differences and, of course, money, influence the life-span of a band, but The English Beat were at their pinnacle following the release of "Special Beat Service" in 1982. In their wake came the offspring of their demise, General Public featuring Wakeling & Ranking Roger, and Fine Young Cannibals, formed by two of the remaining members, bassist David Steele & guitarist Andy Cox, along with a new lead vocalist, Roland Gift.
Two-Tone 2.0 [One Step Beyond Ska]
This flashback fast-forwards to a full-stop with the news that Ranking Roger passed away in March after losing his battle with cancer at the age of 56. Up until his death, Ranking Roger remained active. He re-formed The Beat with original members Everett Morton (drums), and Saxa AKA Lionel Augustus Martin (saxophone). Ranking also contributed to several projects, including collaborations with Sting, Big Audio Dynamite, Dubxanne featuring music of the Police, and Easy Star All-Stars Dub reinterpretation of The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! [Featuring Ranking Roger]
David Gilmore, legendary guitarist of the seminal band, Pink Floyd, is auctioning his collection of guitars, 120 in all. The auction will be held at Christie's in New York City, and all proceeds will benefit charitable causes.
"These guitars have been very good to me and many of them have given me pieces of music over the years. They have paid for themselves many times over, but it's now time that they moved on. Guitars were made to be played and it is my wish that wherever they end up, they continue to give their owners the gift of music. By auctioning these guitars I hope that I can give some help where it is really needed and through my charitable foundation do some good in this world." - David Gilmore
Christie's interview with David Gilmore [and some of his guitars]
The highlight of the auction will be The Black Strat, 'the iconic Fender Stratocaster played on The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall.'
"Between 1970 and 1986, The Black Strat was Gilmour’s primary performance and recording guitar, and was key to the development of the Pink Floyd sound. It was played in the recordings of landmark albums such as the 1973 masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon, which includes the track Money and is widely regarded as one of the greatest LPs of all time; Wish You Were Here (1975), featuring the track Shine on You Crazy Diamond, which Gilmour reveals ‘came out of’ The Black Strat; Animals (1977); and The Wall (1979), which features Gilmour’s legendary guitar solo on Comfortably Numb." - Christie's
Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond
According to David Gilmore's site: "A global tour of the collection will launch in London at Christie's, King Street, from March 27-31, 2019, where the full collection will be on display, followed by highlights in Los Angeles May 7-11, and then the New York sale preview ahead of the auction from June 14-19. During the exhibitions, sound experience will be provided by Sennheiser."
The ground-breaking UK band, Massive Attack, are re-issuing their classic album, Mezzanine on April 19th. Mezzanine, a Trip Hop and Dub masterpiece, was ranked number 15 in "Q Magazine’s 100 Greatest British Albums Ever". Now, after twenty years, the iconic release by Massive Attack has been remastered and will feature unreleased Dub remixes by the legendary, Mad Professor.^
Grant "Daddy G" Marshall and Robert Del Naja AKA 3D
Along with the 3 color vinyl pressings, and 2CD set, there will also be a DNA release encapsulated in a aerosol spray can. The album’s 'digital audio files were converted into 920,000 short DNA strands which were then stored in 5,000 miniscule glass spheres'. Mezzanine was the second-largest file ever stored using DNA.
The spray can is considered a homage to graffiti artists, including founding member Robert Del Naja AKA 3D, who has long been suspected to be the one and only, Banksy.
Artwork by Robert Del Naja
Here are some of the rumors and/or evidence supporting this theory:
"8 signs Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja is mystery artist" Banksy, presented by UK's Independent newspaper. The Daily Mail also weighed in on the subject, quoting journalist Craig Williams, who says he’s got compelling evidence that Robert “3D” Del Naja is also the anonymous street artist Banksy, 'known for his cheeky stencil work and other street art projects worldwide'. 'Again and again Williams claims, murals pop up in cities where Massive Attack has staged concerts, shortly after the performances take place. Not only that, but Del Naja was a graffiti artist in the 1980s and professes to be friendly with Banksy.'
According to NME, "Goldie may have accidentally made reference to Banksy’s true identity during a recent interview. Speaking to Scroobius Pip for his Distraction Pieces podcast, the legendary DJ can be heard referring to Banksy as “Rob” (or “Robert”, as some listeners appear to hear). Goldie then added: “No disrespect to [Rob/Robert], I think he is a brilliant artist. I think he has flipped the world of art over.”
The film soundtrack for Banksy’s documentary ‘Exit Through The Gift Shop; features original music by Portishead’s Geoff Barrow & Roni Size, who both originate from Robert Del Naja's and Banksy's hometown of Bristol, England.
In support of the 20th anniversary reissue of Mezzanine, the band will be touring Europe:
01-28 Glasgow, Scotland
01-29 Manchester, England
01-31 Brussels, Belgium
02-01 Amsterdam, Netherlands [Sold Out]
02-01 Amsterdam, Netherlands [Sold Out]
02-04 Frankfurt, Germany
02-05 Munich, Germany
02-06 Milan, Italy
02-08 Rome, Italy
02-09 Padua, Italy
02-11 Paris, France [Sold Out]
02-12 Paris, France
02-14 Bordeaux, France
02-16 Barcelona, Spain
02-17 Madrid, Spain
02-18 Lisbon, Portugal [Sold Out]
02-19 Lisbon, Portugal
02-22 London, England
02-24 Dublin, Ireland
03-01 Bristol, England [Sold Out]
03-02 Bristol, England
...and North America:
03-11 Montreal, QC [Sold Out]
03-12 Toronto, ON [Sold Out]
03-14 Boston, MA [Sold Out]
03-15 New York, NY [Sold Out]
03-16 New York, NY
03-19 Philadelphia,PA
03-20 Washington, DC
03-22 Detroit, MI
03-23 Chicago, IL [Sold Out]
03-24 Saint Paul, MN [Sold Out]
03-28 San Francisco,CA [Sold Out]
03-29 Los Angeles, CA [Sold Out]
03-30 Los Angeles, CA [Sold Out]
03-31 Los Angeles, CA
04-02 San Diego, CA
JUST ADDED: The Massive Attack tour will feature vocalists; Elizabeth Fraser & Horace Andy, plus visuals by Adam Curtis [filmmaker of HyperNormalisation, etc.].
