This episode is work safe.San Francisco natives Beatropolis lay down soulful downtempo perfect for the hippest clubs and lounges in the nation. "Drop" is something that DC downtempo group Thievery Corporation would absolutely covet. With ethereal and otherworldly vocals, inventive rhythms, and magnificent song arrangements Beatropolis layers on the soulful bleeps and blips with bubbly bass lines that keep it all intact. Dub heads will love songs like "Cowboy Song" while drum&bass kids will relax with the uptempo rolling beats of "Mysterioso". Easily a crew that's destined to light up the floor with a sexy and sultry sound, Beatropolis will soon be known for more than just their popular monthly residency "Future Soul" at Amnesia in San Francisco.Interview with Chris Horgan of Beatropolis.We discuss the song "Crayons"; vocialists Audio Angel and Ben Ax!om; the lyrics of "Crayons"; the many styles of music the members of Beatropolis enjoy; the other artists they perform with at concerts; why they remixed Shingo's "Embrace"; how Beatropolis came together as a band; how they incorporate the sound of electronic dance music into their music; capturing their live sound; their revamped stage show and their upcoming performances; collaborators who peform with them at their concerts; how the song "Heavy" made it on to their CD, A Life in Color.Featured songs are:"Crayons""Embrace (Beatropolis Remix)""Heavy"

[ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 ]

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