The Smile Rays track "Fresh Tradition" (featuring George Clinton) has been released on "Musicians for Minneapolis" - check it...

 A 3-CD compilation featuring... 
Lee Scratch Perry, George Clinton, the Smile Rays, DJ Spooky, Les Claypool, Steve Vai, Los Lobos, Sparklehorse, Calexico, Howe Gelb, Simple Kid, Bobby Bare Jr., Joe Bonamassa, and more.

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http://www.minnesotahelps.org

 

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Fresh Tradition 
The Smile Rays (feat. George Clinton)
Written by B. Traynham, P. Locke, G. Clinton
Engineered and produced by Batsauce
Recorded at Green T Studios
www.myspace.com/smilerays
www.georgeclinton.com

Batsauce also recorded George Clinton
and did some additional engineering on...
Lee Scratch Perry (feat. George Clinton)
P-man (prev. unreleased)
Written by Lee "Scratch" Perry and George Clinton
Engineered and produced by the White Belly Rats
Additional engineering and recording by Batsauce
www.lee-perry.com

Smile Rays rocked Europe...
the Smile Rays went on a European tour with Akrobatik & Mr. Lif
we rocked the Hip Hop Kemp festival in Czech Republic
we did shows in Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands
we had a lovely day off in Amsterdam (thanks Karin @ Subotage!)
we did a several Lady Daisey shows for the We*Bgirlz month-long festival

and now...
We'd like to present our latest Berlin Blog 8
Batsauce is killin' da video editing!!




The journey continues...
We're not quite done yet, but wanted to post a little something to show our friends, family & fans what we've been up to the past month!

More to come...

Peace & smiles from the Rays!!!
Paten Locke, Lady Daisey & Batsauce

Check it out...

"Chicken" by the Smile Rays is featured on the
Digital Underground Vol II (Germany) download mixtape.

And now... a word from Digital Underground.

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Party Peeple:
Greetings from Berlin...

Its hard to beleive we've been here over a week. Daisey & I (2/3's of the Smile Rays) (Therapy--we're waiting!!) are moving today into our apartment--or as they call 'em in Europe, our flat. We were a lil' worried that we might wind-up sleepin in the park... we figured the crime was not enough to worry about. But, after looking at 5 or 6 flats, combing sites and ads, the Gods of Housing smiled down on us. Big Shouts out to Karin (from Subotage) & Jannis (from Jakarta) for their diligent help in keeping out of the Berlin parks.

It may be even more hard to believe that I, Batsauce, am actually blogging. I figured I had put this off for a few years...so here I go. Its a new day.

 "Chicken" REMIX
 and the Winner is...
 Small Pro
 
The reason for this blog is not so much about us as it is to put on blast the WINNER of the Smile Rays 'Chicken' Remix contest that was held on Wake Your Daughter Up (www.wydublog.com) ...in conjunction with our lastest cd release, Smilin On You (on 6hole/Rawkus). We got over 20 remixes...so you know if was tuff to decide. The winner's name is Small Pro, an illy Philly cat...and I like his name as much as his beat, makes me smile everytime. I keep imagining the run-in between him and Large Pro...

We're posting his remix for yer listening pleasure...I know you'll dig it. Be sure to peep his page as well (http://www.myspace.com/smallprofessor) ...dude's got fuego for sure.

Aiight: We'll be posting a new videoblog in a day or so...

Peace!!!
Bat

 
Chicken Accapella:
  
The task is quite simple, remix the Smile Rays track "Chicken". Sorry no MPC's or new tables, but we do have a few things hopefully worth competing for.
 
 The rules are as follows...

-- Any kind of equipment can be used.
-- Must be for the FULL song...need more than just one verse with a beat.
-- Submit all beats by MIDNIGHT EST the morning of May 18th (Friday/Saturday).
-- Send all beats to travglave@yahoo.com, include your name (what you go by), what equipment you used to make the beat and the email address you'd like to be reached by if you are not already using it.
-- Try to make beats be between 256kpbs and 128kpbs.

 Prizes Include:

-- Winning remix will be played on both the Smile Rays myspace page and website (exposure).
-- A feature piece on WYDU in the future (more exposure).
-- A Smile Rays prize pack which would include a CD, shirt, Vinyl, and stickers.

 Chicken Accapella:
 
http://www.zshare.net/audio/116989811f119c44/

 Original Track:
 
http://www.zshare.net/audio/1178689475166e86/
  


   

A week with the Smile Rays continues...
check out FREE ALBUM DOWNLOADS by
Therapy, Batsauce & Heavenly Noise!!!

Presented to you by...
Wake Your Daughter Up
hip hop audio blog





Therapy - Check The Resume Vol 2

1. Mark My Worlds Intro
2. Geronimo - Therapy & the Black Gestapo
3. Peep Game - Akrobatik feat Willie Evans & Therapy
4. Beat 1 "The Osmonds"
5. Supa Dynamite - Asamov feat Mr. Lif
6. The Return - Locution ESQ
7. Beat 2 "Seven"
8 Slow Adrenaline - Willie Evans Jr
9. Friends - Therapy
10. Beat 3 "Word To Mutha"
11. Worldwide - RedRock
12. Serious Bidness - The Smile Rays
13. Beat 4 "Black Velvet"
14. Floodwaters - Therapy ft Malecule Jones
15. Cooley High - Camp Lo (Therapy '98 Remix)
16. Beat 5 "Timewatch"
17. Get Out The Game - Therapy
18. Bonecrusher - Akrobatik
19. Beat 6 "Superlover"
20. The Evil 1/2 - Asamov Radio Drop
21. Mo' Checks - Waxwell
22. Beat 7 "Mo' Power"
23. Amaze - Therapy & the Black Gestapo
24. Backdown - Rasco ft Planet Asia
25. Beat 8 "Honey Tree"
26. Standing Room Only - Asamov ft J-Live, Wordsworth & Cass Diggy
27. Maturity - Therapy
28. Beat 9 "Zap That Ass"
29. Don't Stop (Remix) - Asamov
30. Smart Mouth - Therapy
31 Beat 10 "Britt & Daisey"
32. Rap Battle - The Smile Rays
33. Beat 11  "OG Box"

A collection of some of Therapy's previous work, from the AB's aka Asamov, to some early Smile Rays material. It features both production and his MC contributions.

 


Batsauce - 1971

01 The Anthem
02 Almost
03 Ask
04 The Jam
05 Commitment
06 Easy
07 You Don't Know
08 Sex Ed
09 Find Joy
10 Heart
11 Green  
12 Beautiful
13 Coffee
14 Late Night
15 The Bust
16 Consciousness
17 So Glad
18 More Good

A great beat tape from Batsauce. I gave it a listen last night and it was great music to chill to, with a few ass shakers sprinkled in as well.




Heavenly Noise - In The House

1. Goes Down Like - Lady Daisey
2. Passion Is the Key - Heavenly Noise
3. Seduction  - Heavenly Noise
4. Alleycat - Heavenly Noise
5. Magical - Lady Daisey
6. Coffee & a Kiss - Lady Daisey
7. Lucious Lullabye - Lady Daisey
8. Summertime - Heavenly Noise
9. Hurricane - Heavenly Noise
10. Tapestry Delicious - Heavenly Noise
11. Can't Resist - Heavenly Noise
12. Fruit - Heavenly Noise
13. All By Yourself (With Me) - Heavenly Noise
14. Big Brown Eyes & Outro - Heavenly Noise
15. Perfect Words - Heavenly Noise
16. As It Is - Heavenly Noise
17. Zookeeper - Heavenly Noise
18. Games We Play - Heavenly Noise
19. Cheers - Heavenly Noise
20. Thank The Universe - Heavenly Noise ft Patrick Evan
21. What If - Heavenly Noise
22. Room For Two - Heavenly Noise
23. Sunshine & Butterflies - Heavenly Noise
24. To Find You - Heavenly Noise
25. Hometown - Lady Daisey

Not your typical hip hop stuff, but as I said before, good music knows no genre boundaries. This is Daisey doing her thing over Batsauce beats.