The Renaissance Asylum

by Cosmic Compositions

This compilation is a free/name your price download with all money raised being donated to the Philippines typhoon relief fund..  We feel there is a huge similarity between the Avant-Garde/Free Jazz movement of the 50’s & 60’s & the beat movement of Today. As both movements attempted to break down, extend & alter the conventions of their original genres (Jazz & Hip Hop) & were never afraid to experiment & improvise to create something that wasn’t accepted commercially at the time.  This compilation is a dedication to Saturn born composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher ~ Sun Ra.  About Sun Ra ~ Claiming that he was of the “Angel Race” and not from Earth, but from Saturn, Sun Ra developed a complex persona using “cosmic” philosophies and lyrical poetry that made him a pioneer of afrofuturism, free jazz. & electronic music. Sun Ra & his Arkestra’s discography is one of the largest in music history and he is often regarded as one of the prolific recording artists of the 20th century. After departing Earth in 1993 Sun Ra legacy in music continues to influence artists worldwide and has changed the world of music as we know it. We hope that through this compilation we can introduce a new generation to his music and philosophies..  For more information of Sun Ra and the great influence he’s had on the music world we suggest you read this article from our friend Le Shawn Taylor ~ potholesinmyblog.com/the-importance-of-sun-ra/  Huge thanks to all the artists who contributed tracks to this compilation & also to those whose tracks didn’t make it onto the top 30.. We appreciate you all  Kamaho Adisa ~ soundcloud.com/kamaho-adisa  Christoph El Truento ~ soundcloud.com/christoph_el_truento  N.O.M.A.D ~ soundcloud.com/nomad1  Zeroh ~ soundcloud.com/eyejustwant  Low Leaf ~ soundcloud.com/lowleaf  Iller The Abstract Giraffe ~ soundcloud.com/rymdstationen  Wun Two ~ soundcloud.com/wun-two  Whoarei ~ soundcloud.com/whoarei  FloFilz ~ soundcloud.com/flofills  Stainless Steele ~ soundcloud.com/stainless_steele  David Straange ~ soundcloud.com/davidstraange  Jublet ~ soundcloud.com/jublet  Ben Jamin ~ soundcloud.com/influencebeats  Melodiesinfonie ~ soundcloud.com/melodiesinfonie  Dave Spark ~ soundcloud.com/davesparkz

Dutchmasiive - soundcloud.com/dutchmassive

Camillo Fritanga ~ soundcloud.com/camillo-fritanga  S.F.T ~ soundcloud.com/sftbeats  Swallows Fly Low ~ soundcloud.com/swallowsflylow  Yatha Bhuta Jazz Combo ~www.facebook.com/YathaBhutaJazzCombo  Ewonee The Beatnik ~ soundcloud.com/ewonee-thee-beatnik  Nahm-Sayn ~ soundcloud.com/nahm-sayn  Lord Akton ~ soundcloud.com/lord-acton  Tuamie ~ soundcloud.com/tuamie  10th Letter ~ soundcloud.com/10th-letter  Grass Mirror ~ soundcloud.com/grassmirror  AceMo ~ soundcloud.com/acemo  Isaac Aesili ~ soundcloud.com/isaacaesili  Mono:Massive ~ soundcloud.com/mono-massive  Jelani ~ soundcloud.com/jelaniofficial  J-Boogie ~ soundcloud.com/jboogiedubtronic  Eli Colburn ~ soundcloud.com/elicolburn  Tony Douglas ~ soundcloud.com/theetonydouglas  Compilation Compiled By : Addison Chase [futurephar0ahs.tumblr.com] Album Artwork By : Jordan Cuthers Clark [ nativefunkk.tumblr.com ]

Stainless Steele - Nothing Is Sacred, Everything Is Sacred

Pennsylvanian artist Stainless Steele finally got his music on vinyl this year, getting the creative juices flowing to release his latest album, Nothing Is Sacred, Everything Is Sacred. Comprised of instrumentals mainly produced by Steele with a few co-conspirators, NISEIS is what Steele would consider one of his most defining works to date. No punches are held back on this effort as Steele relentlessly raps with the calm of a monk over brooding yet serene beats. NISEIS is available now on bandcamp along with a 7 inch vinyl of the single “High Lander Grammar”.

<a href=”http://stainless1.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-is-sacred-everything-is-sacred” data-mce-href=”http://stainless1.bandcamp.com/album/nothing-is-sacred-everything-is-sacred”>Nothing is Sacred, Everything is Sacred by Stainless Steele</a>

Only one of the standouts tracks on such a quality compilation. Get it for free, or donate.