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theShipment [Edit] [Delete] 87 replies 15:36 July 31st, 2012

This guy is putting out best stuff in the scene right now.

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New video for Adorn just came out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dM5QYdTo08

One of the best trax this year.

theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 15:37 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Pretty cool this.
  
  badmanreturns @theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 15:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
So for those that don't know

he released an album last year called All I Want is You featuring the singles:

All I Want Is You ft J COle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7PVhQPaFNY

Sure Thing (top 10 track for me last year)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4GJVOMjCC4

Quickie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt3QLI3XYtk

Girls Like You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtqmE-tVibE

The album had some extremely strong moments.

theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 15:43 | X | ^ This | Reply
Since then he has released three three-song EP's

titled Art Dealer Chic 1-3 which can all get got here: http://www.artdealerchic.com

Adorn (linked above) is on the first standout, then this:
Arch N Point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_F1p0BJWVI

theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 15:46 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Love these EPs
  
  This is where I jumped on really, yet to hear the debut.
  
  Good shout on the thread, needs more exposure for sure.
  
  littlebirds @theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 15:49 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - The only song I don't like is Broads
    
    on the 2nd one.
    
    theShipment @littlebirds | 31 Jul '12, 15:51 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - He might need to either come out or get a Pitchfork endorsement
    
    before he gets much love on this forum ;)
    
    coolerthantv @littlebirds | 31 Jul '12, 17:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    littlebirds and theShipment this'd this
    - He'll get the media hype for sure.
      
      But he has kind of denied being gay so far.
      
      theShipment @coolerthantv | 31 Jul '12, 18:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
Next up he is releasing his album in a weird

way with 2 Eps coming first. The first 3 tracks can be streamed here:
http://www.spin.com/articles/stream-miguels-three-song-kaleidoscope-dream-water-preview
'Use Me' has been streamed by me like 30+ times in the last couple days. It's HUGE.

theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 15:49 | X | ^ This | Reply
Yeah, been loving this guy.

Think you linked to Adorn earlier this year, and I got the Eps after that. The album last year is decent, but 'Sure Thing' is the only one that comes close to matching 'Adorn'- that is an absolute jam.

Just listening to the three new tracks for the first time now. Good call on 'Use Me'- superb.

He's starting to feature in on a lot of other songs now, so looks like he's getting a push. He and Ocean could be taking the hook-singer mantle from Nate Dogg. The Swizz Beats produced 'Summer on Smash' off of Nas' 'Life Is Good', which is pretty bad to be honest, and Fat Joe's 'Pride N Joy', which has a ridiculous line-up including Miguel, Kanye West, Jadakiss, Mos Def and Busta (although half of them are barely involved) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PHT1BwAtgM

coolerthantv | 31 Jul '12, 17:51 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Also
  
  Wale's Lotus Flower Bomb which is ok:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKvhkcJDbzY
  
  theShipment @coolerthantv | 31 Jul '12, 18:14 | X | ^ This | Reply
- While I don't think a Miguel hook could have saved Summer on Smash
  
  Why they have Swizz Beats on the hook and Miguel doing a verse I'll never understand.
  
  I've been enjoying the Art Dealer Chic EPs anyway. Adorn is fantastic, obviously.
  
  Kyle_ @coolerthantv | 31 Jul '12, 18:16 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Dont sleep on Quickie.
  
  Honestly his debut really grew on me. I liked it at first and the strong singles kept me coming back but the other tracks have really started to shine.
  
  theShipment @coolerthantv | 31 Jul '12, 18:35 | X | ^ This | Reply
interesting fusion of styles

i like what i've heard, and from those new ones 'use me' is obviously fantastic.

CrispinAlexander | 31 Jul '12, 18:19 | X | ^ This | Reply
However good he is, people need to stop it with these one forename performing names

Madonna and Beyonce are distinctive enough to get away with it, but Adele? Miguel? Bit unimaginitive and nondescript isn't it? I AM THE ULTIMATE COLIN

in_limbo | 31 Jul '12, 18:21 | X | ^ This | Reply
- i think it's just his name, and adele is just her name
  
  it's probably not as big a statement as you're imagining
  
  CrispinAlexander @in_limbo | 31 Jul '12, 18:23 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - I don't think they do see it as a big statement, I just think it's pretty rude
    
    If I was called Adele or Miguel, I'd be like, what the fuck? Someone's got the monopoly on my name now?
    
    in_limbo @CrispinAlexander | 31 Jul '12, 23:30 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Agree w Miguel.
  
  Adele is unique enough, at least over here in the US it's not a popular name.
  
  theShipment @in_limbo | 31 Jul '12, 18:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - lol I kinda wish Frank Ocean
    
    would have just gone w 'Frank' now.
    
    theShipment @theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 18:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Hey, quit hating on my style okay
  
  Kyle_ @in_limbo | 31 Jul '12, 18:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Nah you're fine
    
    I think of you as 'kyle underscore'
    
    theShipment @Kyle_ | 31 Jul '12, 18:25 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Haha good
      
      Maybe in the future when popstars start run of names, they'll resort to punctuation tricks too.
      
      Frank_0cean2
      
      Kyle_ @theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 18:30 | X | ^ This | Reply
      - I'll leave you guys to change this sentence so it makes sense.
        
        Kyle_ @Kyle_ | 31 Jul '12, 18:35 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - everybody knows you're the ultimate kyle
    
    CrispinAlexander @Kyle_ | 31 Jul '12, 18:26 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    Kyle_ and theShipment this'd this
Here's an interview which kind of gives

you a look at what he's like personality wise and also as a performer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcVhU07WT38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRHIqZ36J84
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hrbENFFVlw

theShipment | 31 Jul '12, 18:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
His live performance from last night

http://new.livestream.com/miguel/LivefromNYC

theShipment | 1 Aug '12, 15:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
Just noticed this

London show in September http://venues.meanfiddler.com/jazz-cafe/full-listings/featured-gigs/7738

Pretty expensive though!

Kyle_ | 20 Aug '12, 13:24 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Just spotted this when looking at Inspectah Deck tickets
  
  Would love to go to this but not for £30!
  
  badmanreturns @Kyle_ | 22 Aug '12, 15:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Ouch.
    
    littlebirds @badmanreturns | 22 Aug '12, 16:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview

http://soundcloud.com/miguelofficial/sets/kaleidoscope-dream-the-air/s-xfuSb

Do You...

!!!

theShipment | 8 Sep '12, 04:05 | X | ^ This | Reply
Liking this

_TheBeautifulOnes_ | 8 Sep '12, 13:54 | X | ^ This | Reply
A pal told me about this guy

s'good

E_H_Gombreak | 8 Sep '12, 18:01 | X | ^ This | Reply
when is the album due?

both those EPs are v. strong

CrispinAlexander | 8 Sep '12, 18:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Dont think there is a set date yet
  
  Have heard that the promos are out for reviews though.
  
  theShipment @CrispinAlexander | 8 Sep '12, 18:51 | X | ^ This | Reply
"the scene".

;-D

forzaborza | 8 Sep '12, 20:19 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Ha, yaaah.
  
  theShipment @forzaborza | 8 Sep '12, 20:33 | X | ^ This | Reply
Full album stream:

http://www.npr.org/2012/09/24/161566783/first-listen-miguel-kaleidoscope-dream

theShipment | 24 Sep '12, 18:21 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Awesome
  
  That's tomorrow's work listening sorted then.
  
  Kyle_ @theShipment | 24 Sep '12, 18:55 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  littlebirds this'd this
- Listening now
  
  Not heard anything at all before, enjoying this a lot so far though, really textured production (I know what I mean by that but can't articulate it properly)
  
  Annoying website to stream from though.
  
  Antpocalypsenow @theShipment | 24 Sep '12, 18:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Really? NPR does a pretty good job, I think.
    
    theShipment @Antpocalypsenow | 24 Sep '12, 19:08 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - It's probably just me but I had to setup a playlist to play the whole thing
      
      And the window hasn't updated to show which track is currently playing.
      
      Pretty stupid to gripe about that when it's a free album stream mind you.
      
      Antpocalypsenow @theShipment | 24 Sep '12, 19:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Doesn't disappoint.
  
  I wasn't sure he'd be able to top Adorn but Do You... might well be the best track I've heard all year.
  
  Also loving Can't Wait, such a catchy chorus, and Kaleidoscope Dream samples one of my all time favourite songs- Labi Siffre's 'I Got The...' Will listen again tomorrow- there is a hell of a lot to digest on this album. The production is dense and layered, and new guitar melodies and hooks jump out on each play through.
  
  coolerthantv @theShipment | 25 Sep '12, 00:36 | X | ^ This | Reply
This is really good.

More thoughts later as I've only listened once, but my first impression is that it's really nicely varied and consistent. Plenty of standout moments too - I'm a big fan of the title track and 'Do You'.

Kyle_ | 25 Sep '12, 12:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Kind of weird for me as Ive already heard and am heartily
  
  familiar with like half of these tracks. Still great overall but takes the excitement out of it a bit. Ready for the release so I can purchase it.
  
  The only song I dont have time for is pu$$y is mine, seems pointless and out of place to me.
  
  Use Me is so good, hope it hits the radio. Adorn has been steadily climbing the charts.
  
  theShipment @Kyle_ | 25 Sep '12, 16:40 | X | ^ This | Reply
dunno, it seems to go off a bit after the first 6 tracks

might just be because those were the EP tracks, we'll see.

CrispinAlexander | 25 Sep '12, 16:55 | X | ^ This | Reply
the deluxe edition of this has two pretty good bonus tracks

'gravity' and '...all'

which is a shame because apart from 'where's the fun in forever' 7 to 11 is pretty weak.

CrispinAlexander | 28 Sep '12, 22:11 | X | ^ This | Reply
- WHUUUUT
  
  Arch n Point is in that run! One of his best songs.
  
  theShipment @CrispinAlexander | 3 Oct '12, 16:12 | X | ^ This | Reply
Its all a bit Oli Murs for me

jimitheexploder | 28 Sep '12, 23:44 | X | ^ This | Reply
- ...
  
  coolerthantv @jimitheexploder | 29 Sep '12, 01:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Video for Do You...
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-BW2gKnVz8&feature=player_embedded
    
    I think when it kicks in 1.20 into this song is my favourite musical moment of 2012.
    
    badmanreturns @coolerthantv | 3 Oct '12, 12:52 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Love the ascending bass line.
      
      theShipment @badmanreturns | 3 Oct '12, 16:14 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Dont get the reference but... gtfo, jimi!
  
  Maybe Skrillex will do a remix of one of these songs that you can enjoy.
  
  theShipment @jimitheexploder | 3 Oct '12, 16:17 | X | ^ This | Reply
I'm listening to Kaleidoscope Dream right now.

It's brilliant. Does anybody have recommendations of similar stuff?

Puds | 3 Oct '12, 14:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
- One of my favourite albums from this year...
  
  BJ The Chicago Kid:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkruN0m8Ins - Lady Lady
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvHkIOh4Vt8 - Fly Girl Get'em
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywZ8Se2aiH0 - Good Luv'n
  
  If you have Spotify then his album is here:http://open.spotify.com/album/2wFvP1NMsXK3g2gtzkIJXM
  Make sure you check out Other Side (which isn't on Youtube.)
  
  Other than that, then Frank Ocean springs to mind, although you may have already heard that given the hype. I'd say Pilot Jones is the most similar track to Miguel's stuff.
  
  If you haven't listened to D'Angelo before then now is the perfect time too. 'Voodoo' is an absolute masterpiece. It's a lot denser than Miguel- the songs are generally 6 minutes long- but it's perfectly produced, and new instrumental flushes jump out each time. D'Angelo's voice is included in that- it's pretty much the greatest thing ever.
  
  Anyway, there's already been a love-in for that album over here:
  http://drownedinsound.com/community/boards/music/4289217#r6872856
  
  coolerthantv @Puds | 3 Oct '12, 14:29 | X | ^ This | Reply
  
  theShipment and littlebirds this'd this
  - Fucked that spotify link up.... my bad.
    
    http://open.spotify.com/album/2wFvP1NMsXK3g2gtzkIJXM
    
    And now, await theShipment.
    
    coolerthantv @coolerthantv | 3 Oct '12, 14:30 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Forgot about that BJ The Chicago Kid album
    
    Just put it on now. Is he singing Tom's Diner at the beginning?!
    
    badmanreturns @coolerthantv | 3 Oct '12, 14:40 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Ha, yeah, It would appear so!
      
      He samples/ sings loads of stuff on this album. I love the word-for-word Marvin Gaye lines in Good Luv'n. Takes some skill to do that and not come across as tacky.
      
      coolerthantv @badmanreturns | 3 Oct '12, 14:49 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Cheers for these!
    
    I'm very familiar with D'Angelo, Frank Ocean and The-Dream out of the previously mentioned, but I'm looking to delve a bit deeper. I'm downloading the mix right now and I'll be checking out Pilot Jones and BJ The Chicago Kid shortly!
    
    Puds @coolerthantv | 3 Oct '12, 16:37 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Other full albums I would swoop up:
      
      Dwele 'Some Kinda...'
      Lloyd 'King Of Hearts' (deluxe edition)
      Ryan Leslie s/t
      Maxwell 'Blacksummers'night'
      Electrik Red 'How to Be a Lady'
      
      and this new(isn) Kevin Cossum mixtape is really pretty good overall:
      http://www.datpiff.com/Kevin-Cossom-Hook-Vs-Bridge-2-mixtape.332767.html
      
      theShipment @Puds | 3 Oct '12, 16:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
- The-Dream
  
  badmanreturns @Puds | 3 Oct '12, 14:38 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Download this mix I made.
  
  http://www.mediafire.com/?hj864ee8ts15qgb
  http://i47.tinypic.com/2gsk5qe.jpg
  
  theShipment @Puds | 3 Oct '12, 16:23 | X | ^ This | Reply
I love this whole album.

Its connecting with me more than the Frank Ocean album did/has, for sure. Agree w CA that the deluxe edition is the way to go.

theShipment | 3 Oct '12, 16:34 | X | ^ This | Reply

badmanreturns and incandenza_ this'd this
Good review imo

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17125-kaleidoscope-dream/

--Emerging unscathed from middling mainstream performance, Kaleidoscope Dream sounds, at its utmost, natural and easy, an artist set free to do what he wants and proving himself every bit the unique voice his debut seemed to deny. It's respectful of tradition, quietly ambitious, and deeply personal--

theShipment | 4 Oct '12, 06:59 | X | ^ This | Reply
Such a disappointing record.

'Adorn' is such a strong start, was thinking it was gonna be, idk, "off the hook/chart" or whatever you middle class white boys who pretend to like urban music say, but the rest of the album's just charty, Radio 1 fodder.

forzaborza | 4 Oct '12, 15:08 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Yup.
  
  I don't hate it, but it's hardly the game-changer I was kinda hoping for.
  Will be giving it another listen, though.
  
  _TheBeautifulOnes_ @forzaborza | 4 Oct '12, 15:09 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Don't think it was ever lauded as a game changer.
    
    theShipment @_TheBeautifulOnes_ | 4 Oct '12, 15:12 | X | ^ This | Reply
    
    coolerthantv and badmanreturns this'd this
- Off the chain ffs
  
  theShipment @forzaborza | 4 Oct '12, 15:16 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Like you've listened to it!
  
  I think it's pretty good. Nothing exceptional... But there should be new The-Dream & Maxwell albums soon enough, so I ain't gonna cry if it's not a classic.
  
  littlebirds @forzaborza | 4 Oct '12, 15:18 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - It's one of 600 albums i'll be listening to over the next two months for my end of year list.
    
    My pleasure.
    
    forzaborza @littlebirds | 4 Oct '12, 15:29 | X | ^ This | Reply
Is this album better than the 2 EP?

cronenberg | 4 Oct '12, 23:53 | X | ^ This | Reply
- *3 EP
  
  cronenberg @cronenberg | 4 Oct '12, 23:55 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - Yes.
    
    But about half the tracks are pulled from the 3 EPs so... for the rockist in me it just feels like a full package.
    
    theShipment @cronenberg | 4 Oct '12, 23:57 | X | ^ This | Reply
Miguel AND Frank Ocean aren't really doing anything new.

It's still r&b with the same set of ingredients as r&b of the past so if you never liked it before well then this probably wont change your mind.

Miguel does use a little more electric guitar (and reverb) than others though, so I guess he has that.

theShipment | 5 Oct '12, 00:01 | X | ^ This | Reply

badmanreturns this'd this
- I've grown to like the album on its 2nd and 3rd plays
  
  _TheBeautifulOnes_ @theShipment | 9 Oct '12, 08:36 | X | ^ This | Reply
He's got the tunes on lock

but he most certainly does not have a proper haircut.

Luis_Carruthers | 6 Oct '12, 07:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Used to look fresh,
  
  http://sophisticatedignorance.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/miguel.jpg
  then just let the pomp get outta control.
  
  theShipment @Luis_Carruthers | 9 Oct '12, 01:15 | X | ^ This | Reply
http://soundcloud.com/tedsmooth/adorn-dj-tedsmooth-remix

theShipment | 9 Oct '12, 01:13 | X | ^ This | Reply
Live on Letterman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=symVGoyGVhc

Kind of regretting not paying £30 to see him the other day now...

badmanreturns | 10 Oct '12, 14:01 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Love it.
  
  theShipment @badmanreturns | 10 Oct '12, 16:45 | X | ^ This | Reply
He's doing a London show

http://www.stargreen.com/tickets/miguel_hmv-forum_17-jan-2013_34324

Bit much innit? Hopefully I manage to attend anyway.

Puds | 3 Nov '12, 18:38 | X | ^ This | Reply
- Cheaper than the last show
  
  But a much bigger venue. And the same week as Kendrick. Hmm...
  
  badmanreturns @Puds | 5 Nov '12, 11:52 | X | ^ This | Reply
reeeeeeeeemix

https://soundcloud.com/dj-dyn-o-might/adorn-go-go-remix

theShipment | 15 Jan '13, 15:36 | X | ^ This | Reply
I went to see him last night in Manchester

and he was fantastic.

Didn't even mind him taking his shirt off.

Proper emotions.

the_bread_museum | 15 Jan '13, 16:25 | X | ^ This | Reply
- <3 his guitarist
  
  theShipment @the_bread_museum | 15 Jan '13, 16:25 | X | ^ This | Reply
  - he was good (exceptional)
    
    and fair play to him for giving it plenty on stage, but I wanted to punch him a bit. He looked like a cross between Fabregas and Aston from JLS.
    
    He only seemed to have "hyped up West Coast party monster coming to fuck your girlfriend" in his repertoire.
    
    I bet him and Miguel are virgins.
    
    the_bread_museum @theShipment | 15 Jan '13, 16:51 | X | ^ This | Reply
    - Oh yeah the guitarist is a goof,
      
      I just love his energy. So over the top.
      
      theShipment @the_bread_museum | 15 Jan '13, 17:10 | X | ^ This | Reply

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