I first heard of French multimedia artist and noodle-fetishist Tampopo (pictured above) via this entry on mnml ssgs in which blogger Chris mentions the Tobias remix of his track "Helicopters Got Cameras". I too loved that cut, so I went and found Tampopo's discogs profile which led me to his MySpace. I sent him a message giving him props for the track and letting him know I was probably going to use it on an upcoming mix. (mix yet forthcoming, watch this space) He replied, which is rare, and even went so far as to check out this blog. Tampopo related a funny story about sharing a cab with L.B. Bad during which Lamont lamented the Sabres of Paradise use of the melody from his cut: "The New Age Of Faith" (which I wrote about tangentially in this entry from a couple weeks ago)

Tampopo said:

"That's a long story and I laughed a lot because LB 'Elbee Bad' was so funny telling me (he's a black guy from NYC and it was like watching a good show on TV) the whole sh** on our way to Munich airport. He was pissed of course but in the end it seems that Warp gave him money for that and I think that he was credited on the record covers of the next editions… maybe you shld interview him…"

To which I replied:

"Maybe after I interview you first"

TAMPOPO presents 'Report From Kitchen Stadium' * Digimix 01

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All the best.
Tampopo

TAMPOPO presents 'Report From Kitchen Stadium' * Digimix 01

Tracklisting:

ADAM FREELAND 'We Want Your Soul (acapella)' - Maximise Profit - 2003
MAURIZIO 'M4 (red logo side)' - Maurizio - 1995
YAMO 'I Was A Robot (jean f. cochois' timewriter remix)' - Holon Records - 2004
MISSY ELLIOTT 'I'm Really Hot (serge santiago remix)' - 2004
GROOVEYARD 'Beats Included v1.2' - EC Records - 1996
808 STATE 'Techno Bell' - Tommy Boy Music - 1991

This mix contains bits and pieces of tracks by
Beanfield, Inner City, Daft Punk
plus Tampopo overdubs, edits & effects.

Total duration: 26 minutes 33 seconds.

Produced by Tampopo at the Noodleworld Soundlab, May 2008.

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All the best.
Tampopo

Hey Girlz & Boyz! Fashion'up yourself!

The new DeLuxe edition of the Tampopo's Gatekeepers
series is out now!!! Super nice Matte Black with Red Velvet
special printing on American Apparel tees!



Available online only (all sizes, worldwide shipping)!

Check the website boutique!!!
www.jerevequejedors.com

The new Curle Recordings, catalogue number 003, is available now as a 12 inches vinyl single and as digital download mp3s on usual recommended boutiques. Curle Rcds (based in Belgium, Europa) releases split singles featuring two artists, each one proposing a track. The missing one, number 003, was released on May 7th 2007.

ASide: Efdemin 'Acid Bells'
BSide: Tampopo 'Helicopters Got Cameras (Nightflight)'.

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Having the likes of Troy Pierce and Magda playing your cut certainly endears it to the minimal techno crowd but dj's like Tiefschwarz, Ivan Smagghe and Chris Fortier are banging this double dose of dark mesmerizing evil minimal gear. Both cuts on this EP are stellar, not obvious boring minimal shit but well executed bigger than big room gear that begs for massive soundsystems! (seen on www.poo-bas.com).

Mystic and dark movin minimal tune. (seen of www.fenders.de)

WORLD DESTRUCTION
performed by TIME ZONE

Speak of the destruction. (x3)

This is a world destruction, your life ain't nothing.
The human race is becoming a disgrace.
Countries are fighting with chemical warfare.
Not giving a damn about the people who live there.
Nostradamus predicts the coming of the Antichrist.
Hey, look out, the third world nations are on the rise.
The Democratic-Communist Relationship,
won't stand in the way of the Islamic force.
The CIA is looking for you.
The KGB is smarter than you think.
Brainwash mentalities to control the system.
Using TV and movies - religions of course.
Yes, the world is headed for destruction.
Is it a nuclear war? 
What are you asking for?

This is a world destruction. Your life ain't nothing.
The human race is becoming a disgrace.
The rich get richer.
The poor are getting poorer.
Fascist, chauvinistic government fools.
People, Moslems, Christians and Hindus.
Are in a time zone still searching for the truth.
Who are you to think you're a superior race?
Facing forth your everlasting doom.
We are Time Zone. We've come to drop a bomb on you.
World destruction, kaboom, kaboom, kaboom!

This is the world destruction, your life ain't nothing.
The human race is becoming a disgrace.
Nationalities are fighting with each other.
Why is this? Because the system tells you.
Putting people in faceless categories.
Knowledge isn't what it used to be.
Military tactics to control a nation.
Who wants to be a president or king? Me!
Mother Nature is gonna work against you.
Nothing in your power that you can do.
Yes, the world is headed for destruction.
You and I know it, cause the Bible tells you.
If we don't start to look for a better life,
the whole world will be destroyed in a time zone!

Speak of the destruction. (x3)

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Yeah! Lyrics again!
During the year 1984, Material (conducted by Bill Laswell)
teamed up with Zulu Nation impersonator Afrika Bambaataa
and 'Anarchy In The UK' punk rockish hero John Lydon (ex-Rotten)
and made this crazy single titled 'World Destruction'!

Still a sick tune to play, heavy rhythm
and simple but explosive synth lines.
Mutant electrofunkula at its best!

And what's left to say after taking a deep look at those clever lyrics?
Well, let's go for a 2007 re-release boys!