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Chillcast #381: Chillout + Pop

I skipped podcasting last week as I was swamped with work, getting out my brand new album, ‘Love Me Leave Me.’ I’m excited for you to check out it, so today’s show starts with a song from it. As weird as it may feel, I’ll try to put together a special feature about the album soon for The Chillcast, so I can give you guys more background on how the album came together. It so happens that a new collaborative single by Mr. Alfa and me just dropped, too, so I’m sharing one of those tracks, as well. I’ve been a busy girl! There’s 9 free tracks in today’s set, 2 of which are from free EPs. Get all the deets below!

Playlist:

  1. Anji Bee “Perfect Boy” Buy Love Me Leave Me on iTunes | Buy the Limited Edition CD on Bandcamp
  2. AlunaGeorge “Outlines” Buy Body Music on iTunes
  3. Artemis “Heart Pancake” Buy Triptych I (Eight For A Wish) on Bandcamp
  4. Emily Underhill “Dreamcatcher” Download Free Dreamcatcher Remix EP
  5. Mr. Alfa & Anji Bee “Doomed” Buy Doomed/Who Will Help The Girl on iTunes
  6. Lana Del Rey VS Congi “Somnium of the Young & Beautiful (Mashup by Libations & Oscillations)” Download Free Mp3
  7. Daughter “Get Lucky (Daft Punk Cover)” Download Free Mp3
  8. Skymarines “Baby I’m Not Sure If This Is Love (Club 8 Cover)” sorry, no longer online
  9. Yuna “Lullabies (Trackademicks Remix)” Download Free Mp3
  10. CHVRCHES “The Mother We Share (Moon Boots Remix)” Download Free Mp3
  11. Lorde “Love Club (L D R U Remix)” Download Free Mp3
  12. Drake ”Hold On, We’re Going Home (Kastle Remix)” Download Free Mp3
  13. Hucci “300” Download Rose Gold EP Free

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Anji Bee Solo Album Released

Anji Bee, of The Chillcast, has just dropped her debut solo album, ‘Love Me Leave Me,’ featuring a mix of old and new songs recorded and produced over 3 years in her home studio. Though Bee has released 4 albums, 6 eps and numerous singles with her So Cal duo, Lovespirals, she’s still found the creative energy to collaborate on dozens of songs with artists such as Berlin club sweetheart, Bloody Mary, Parisian poptronica chanteuse Beth Hirsch, and Chilean trance producer, Aerotek, over the past decade.

I love working with producers internationally via the Internet, but often feel my vocals could have been pushed further had we been in the studio together,” says Bee of her collaborative work. “After we released the last Lovespirals album [‘Future Past‘ released on Bee’s own label, Chillcuts, in 2010], Ryan suggested we put together an EP of fresh reworkings of some of my favorite Internet collaborations.” Bee is referring to her long time producer/partner, Ryan Lum, who originally formed their band as Love Spirals Downwards in 1991 and sold over 50,000 albums as one of Projekt Records most successful acts. Lum brings a lushness to the material that helps tie the songs together, regardless of genre. “There was a surprising flow to the recording sessions and the tracks were turning out so amazing that I was inspired to write several new compositions with Anji,” admits Lum.

The 11 tracks on ‘Love Me Leave Me’ flow between deep house, trip hop, and world influenced poptronica, exploring every aspect of love; desire, satiation, longing, disillusion, and contentment, expressed at the peak of Bee’s abilities. “Its funny to listen back to the original recordings of songs like “Love Me Leave Me” and “Perfect Boy” [originally released by Canadian act, Bitstream Dream, in the early to mid 2000s], because they sound like demos compared to the album versions. I’ve grown so much as an artist over the decade.” Not only has her vocal ability improved, but her recording techniques. “In the early stages of production, we listened to some of the best female voice recordings I could find – Karen Carpenter, Fleetwood Mac, Sheryl Crow, Sade – for inspiration in getting her vocals to sound better than ever,” recounts Lum.

Following a low key album fundraiser initiative which urged fans to contribute what they wanted while buying their pick of 5 remix singles of the title track released over several months earlier this year, Bee pre-released the album for her Bandcamp fans. The ultra limited edition eco-friendly CD of  ‘Love Me Leave Me’ and  sexy full color 11×17 poster began selling moments after the page went live. Both the physical CD and digital download come with a digital-only bonus track, called “Just One Word,” as well as a 3-page digital booklet with 3 additional boudoir portraits of Bee by erotic photographer, Aga Furtak, plus the album lyrics and credits. Bandcamp offers 2 gift sets, both of which include a copy of ‘The Chillcast with Anji Bee Presents: 5 Years of Chillin‘ compilation on CD. The Holiday Gift Set also includes all 4 Lovespirals albums on CD, plus the 2012 Projekt Records holiday compilation, Ornamental, which is the only way to purchase the Lovespirals dream pop version of Bee’s original song, “Happy Holidays.”

‘Love Me Leave Me’ is also available on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby and other digital retailers.

Chillcast Video #122: Anji Bee World Premier

Today Anji brings you the World Premier of the sexy video for the title track from her brand new debut solo album, ‘Love Me Leave Me.’  This is a lush new interpretation of Anji Bee‘s classic 2003 lyric, which has been remixed by a whole host of international producers in celebration of its 10 year anniversary. Pick up one of the ultra limited edition CD and poster sets, autographed by Anji at anjibee.bandcamp.com before they run out! Warning: you probably DON’T want to watch this at WORK or around your family. 😉



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Chillcast Video #55: Sunburn in Cyprus

Though Sunburn in Cyprus has been featured on the weekly audio podcast numerous times over the past 5 years, this is the band’s debut on Chillcast Video. Today’s video is for the Apres Beach Mix of “In The Sunshine,” from the extended single of the same name. The Sharif D. Remix was included in my Top 20 Podsafe Tracks of 2008, and the Big Wheel Remix is featured on my brand new compilation, 5 Years of Chillin’, in celebration of the show’s 5th anniversary. Be sure to grab your free download of this super-chill 1 hour mix of tunes from anjibee.bandcamp.com!


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Anji Bee Releases 5 Years of Chillin’

Download 5 Years Of Chillin’ for FREE at anjibee.bandcamp.com

March 2011 marks the 5th Anniversary of The Chillcast with Anji Bee, the twice-nominated “Best Podsafe Music Podcast,” on the Mevio Network. Since 2006, Bee has had over 5 million downloads of nearly 300 audio episodes and 55 video episodes, featuring approximately 1,500 bands and artists in a wide range of electronica genres guaranteed to soothe you and groove you.

To mark this historic occasion, Bee has assembled an hour long compilation, 5 Years Of Chillin’, featuring brand new unreleased tracks by Chillcast regulars MoShang, Chill Factor-5, 7 Day Visa, Lovespirals (Bee’s band with partner, Ryan Lum) and Anji Bee, herself — plus hard to find tracks by Adam Fielding, Mr. Meeble, and The Grooveblaster, as well as a few favorite songs by Ernesto + Markus Z, Under, Science for Girls, Sunburn in Cyrpus, Steve Kilbey + Martin Kennedy, and Karmacoda (who collaborated with Lovespirals on a modern version of the classic Americana spiritual, “Motherless Child”). The album was mastered by Robert Rich of Soundscape Productions, with assistance by Lum – who also shot the cover photograph – while Bee designed the album artwork and attendant promotional graphics.

All of the artists have generously donated their music gratis, and Bee will be making this musical collection available for free download through music sites including Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Last.FM, and Mixcloud. A small pressing of eco-wallet promotional CDs will be available soon.


On top of releasing the 5 Years of Chillin’ comp, Bee is hosting a series of CD giveaway contests on The Chillcast in March and April, from artists including Nu Shooz, Balligomingo, and Karmacoda. Come join the celebration over at www.anjibee.com!

Chillcast #254: 4 Z Ladies

This week’s episode is for the ladies, as I present sweet male vocals galore! Its quite the international mix, spanning no less than 8 countries. It also spans a variety of genres, including chilled downtempo, upbeat electro funk, soulful deep house, and more experimental dance electronica. Included below are links to 2 full albums, and EP, and 2 singles which are all free, legal downloads. Get ’em while they’re hot!

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Playlist:

  1. “Holy Ground” Triangle Sun Diamond (2011) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Close (Funk Mix)” Steve Kilbey & Martin Kennedy White Magic (+ bonus tracks) (2011) Download Free Mp3
  3. “Creature (Ernesto & Slac Remix)” Jeff Vylonis Creature (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Heaven (Feat. Favorite Flava)” Erik L On Display (Mixed by Devastate) (2010) Download Free Album
  5. “Revolution” Xanax The Unreleased & The Last (2010) Download Free Album
  6. “Sometimes (12″ Groove Version)” Vindahl The Boogie (2010) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Singing All The Time (Cato Canari Remix)” Plastic Operator Singing All The Time Remixes – EP (2011) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Wise (Motorcitysoul Remix)” Ernesto Love Spin Wise Lies EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Getting A Rise (Deep Josh Vocal Mix)” Jay-J, Brian Bam Morgan Getting A Rise Remixes, Part 2 (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  10. “Everything Is Happening At The Same Time” Hawke +++ (2009) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Be The One” Moby Be The One EP (2011) Download Free EP

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Chillcast #241: Just Chillout

This week, let’s all just chillout with this one hour set of pure relaxing chillout music. I think I’ve got the perfect balance of vocal tracks and instrumentals, with hints of worldbeat, funk, and house. This mellow mix flows dreamily along, gently gaining momentum towards the last 3rd of the show. Lots of brand new releases are featured and several of them are even legal free downloads. Enjoy the chill, my friends!

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Playlist:

  1. “Only A Dream” Gold Lounge Autumn Time (2010) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Bete Noire” Office & Ocean Pure Chill Karma Lounge (2010) More On This Album | Download Free Mp3
  3. “Elliptical Sequence” Kalpataru Tree Preverberations From The Infinite Future (2010) More On This Album | Download Free Mp3
  4. “Ticino Royale” Sun Wukong Into The Yasuni (2010) Download Free Mp3
  5. “Passeport étranger” The Warheads Seuls Ensemble – EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  6. “Moinmo” C3 Contempojazzsoulhop (2010) Download Free Mp3
  7. “Fais Moi Fremir (ft. Sheila Monique)” Blaktroniks The Heart (2010) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Surreal Seaside” Rhodescreen Peace System (2010) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Not Going Back” Sunburn in Cyprus single (2009) Download Free Mp3
  10. “Mercurial Attraction” Space Dimension Controller Temporary Thrillz EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Stonewashed (Main Mix)” G-RILLO Stonewashed (2010) Buy on iTunes

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Chillcast New Year Worldbeat Chillout Set

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Download Chillcast #145: New Year Chillout Mix MP3

As promised, I’ve got an extra special 2 hour worldbeat chillout mix set for you to bring in the New Year, 2009. Thought I’d get this out a little earlier, but you know how New Year’s Eve goes! Hope you had a good one and wishing you all the best in 2009, baby! Don’t forget to enter my big 8 CD grab bag contest from last week’s Chillcast Episode #144.

Playlist:

  1. Journey” (mp3) Bombay Dub Orchestra 3 Cities (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  2. “Ganapati Om” (mp3) Donna De Lory The Lover and the Beloved (2004) Buy at Rhapsody
  3. Sani” (mp3) ZAMAN 8 & Hafez Modir Emerging Artist Digital Sampler (2007) Buy at Six Degrees Records
  4. Spiritual Evolution” (mp3) Edson X Buddha Lounge 2 (2006) Buy at Rhapsody
  5. Northern Vision” (mp3) Eastern Sun In Emptiness (2005) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  6. Sarabande” (mp3) Deepcutt The Sarabande EP (2008) Buy at Rhapsody
  7. Chalo Hum Chale Panch Tatwaa Ke Par” (mp3) Brahma Kumaris Prahbu Milan (2008) More On This Album
  8. “2046” Blu Mar Ten Black Water (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  9. Perfect Landscape” (mp3) Lounge Patio Kamasutra Tantra Music (2007) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  10. Toura Toura: The Medina Remix” (mp3) Cheb i Sabbah La Ghriba: La Kahena Remixed (2006) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  11. Kasbah Flavour” (mp3) Jan Malawaki Kamasutra Sex Music (2007) Buy at eMusic
  12. “Track 02” The Warheads Drift With It (2008) Download Free Mp3 Album
  13. New Dehli Avenue” (mp3) Don Loom Spirit of Chakra (2006) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  14. Predictions” (mp3) Indian Dawn Karma Essentials (2006) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  15. Secrets (mp3)” Gallo Buddha Lounge 3 (2003) Buy at Rhapsody
  16. “The Souk” Global Noize Global Noize (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  17. Samay Ki Pukar (mp3)” Jatin-Lalit Samay Ki Pukar (2008) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  18. Karma Hour (mp3)” DJ Shakti Spirit of Chakra (2006) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  19. “Invocation” MoShang Stone Bell (2008) Album Website | Buy at iTunes Music Store
  20. Seven Gifts (mp3)” Spirit Nation Winter Moons (2007) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  21. Lover’s Trance (mp3)” Eccodek Shivaboom (2008) Buy at Rhapsody
  22. Ganesh is Fresh (feat. Jai Uttal) (mp3)” MC Yogi Elephant Power (2008) Buy at Rhapsody
  23. Beautiful Being (DJ Brian Seed Mix) (mp3)” Eastern Sun and John Kelley Beautiful Being EP (2005) Buy at iTunes Music Store
  24. Mandala Offering (mp3)” The Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir Tibetan Chants for World Peace (2008) Buy at Rhapsody

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Chillcast with Anji Bee #76: Warm Summer Nights

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I’ve got the perfect mix for a warm summer night. Sultry grooves and sensual vocals abound in this sexy mix of chillout music. Grab a bottle of wine and listen with a friend! BTW, if you live in New York, be sure to check out Beth Hirsch live this week.

Playlist:

  1. “Don’t Let Go (ft. Leila Colomn)” Pacha Massive All Good Things (2007) Buy at Napster
  2. “Soul Shakedown Party (Afrodisiac Sound System Remix)” Bob Marley & The Wailers Roots, Rock, Remixed (2007) Buy at iTunes
  3. “Essa Magia (Nardis Manaus Mix)” De Madrugada Shades Of Brazilectro – EP (2007) Buy at iTunes
  4. “Let Me Breathe (ft. Dora Nicolosi)” Billy Cobham Drum ‘n’ Voice Due 2 (2007) Buy at Napster
  5. “Dreams Of Peace” Stanley Jordan Dreams Of Peace (2007) Buy at Napster
  6. “Baby Blues” Andrea Echeverri La Mujer De Mi Hermano: Music Inspired by the Film (2006) Buy at Napster
  7. “If This Ain’t Love (Don’t Know What Is)” Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators Keep Reachin’ Up (2007) Buy at iTunes



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