First Feedback Report: Vitamin D – Hard Times

February 18th, 2010 | By Cold Busted

Vitamin D Presents “Hard Times”
Release Date: 2010.02.24
8 Week Exclusive on Beatport

Monk One – superb blend of samples and beats.
Greg Fenton – makes for a very refreshing change
Jamie Topham – a cool sampler in these ‘hard times’ :: reminds me of classic madlib / j-dilla at times… quality stuff with ‘9000 Look-a-likes’ just plain runnin’ t’ings!… keep ‘em coming!…
René Josquin (m.path.iq) – great sampling, good soundstyling. feeling some freshness in here. will keep my eyes and ears on vitamins. :)
Ben Mono – like the production and the attitude. Thumbs up.
Freddy Fresh – yes it’s pretty dope … I’ll play ‘em
Steve (Fort Knox Five) – Really nice crunchy cinematic beat
Kid Loco – Really really good stuff.
Rusty (All Good Funk Alliance) – I loved 9000 look-a-likes, but thought the other songs could have used some more work to make them a bit more complete. Overall nice EP, would like to check out the LP for sure
Ginger Perry – All around sick beats. Thank you.
Renato Cohen – What a great record!!! Can’t wait to play “No Love..” Very nice cover by the way :)
Wim Plug (Kraak & Smaak) – top release guys; one for the headz sets!
Slim (Goodgroove Records) – THis is a really cool track, the beat is solid. I would like to get all 20 tracks for Vitamin D please.
DJ Wash – Nice release, got one track from Vitamin D that I really like. This EP got a cool downbeat vibe.
DJ DRM – Crackly warm goodness. There’s a lot to like about Vitamin D’s production sensibilities. Hearing echos of classic Pork Recordings material at times..really takes me back. Don’t love everything, but it definitely has some very memorable moments.
Terry Matthew (5 Magazine) – for review

Pstgrd – Subjects EP (BUSTED21)

February 10th, 2010 | By Cold Busted

Pstgrd from California releases his first EP on Cold Busted called ‘Subjects’ a post modern Soul and R&B influenced, five track album of Hip Hop, Downtempo and beat manipulating goodness.  Full of head nodding and flavorful tunes songs like ‘Prime’ invokes a Latin vibe, playful piano scales, horn staccatos, beat repeats and finger snapping snares.  ‘Thankyou’ cleverly uses a wistful R&B inspired sample with dope beats and keen rhythms.  ‘Solstice’ showcases full electronic soundscapes, a subtle cymbal and down tempo beats, bleeps and a deep bass synth.  ‘Tonic’ ends the album on a jazzier note with laid back sax, energetic beats, percussion and poignant loops and effects.  With style, production techniques and inspiring influences, the ‘Subjects’ EP from Pstgrd has undeniable groove.

Milyoo – Themework EP Coming In May

February 2nd, 2010 | By Cold Busted

Milyoo – Themework EP
A little Chill with a bit of Dubstep