[Festival Review + Playlist] Photos & Songs from Treasure Island 2014, SF 10/18-19

_MG_1990As regular festival attendees, the Ninja staff has definitely learned to appreciate a well-organized event and last weekend’s Treasure Island Music Festival proved once again to be one of the best in the business. With no overlapping sets and plenty of room to dance, TIMF, even in its most well-attended year to date, felt like a paradise for festivalgoers who, with the current popularity of live music, have become accustomed to the more stressful aspects of music festivals. Treasure Island’s 2014 lineup featured masterful curation of diverse genres encouraging attendees to check out acts they might not have otherwise.

Check out a playlist of memorable songs to go along with some amazing photos of MØ, Chet Faker Outkast, Alt-J and more from Treasure Island Music Festival below. If you were in attendance last weekend, we hope this brings you back!

Day 1

Why we loved it: Electro-pop vocalist MØ has been on our radar for quite some time now. As a performer, she has an undeniable energy with a voice that translates incredibly well live. Due to an eye infection, she was rocking an eye patch during her set, which actually ended up making her look even cooler on stage. TIMF2014_4 TIMF2014_5TIMF2014_6

”MØ
Don’t Wanna Dance’
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60+ Songs to Prepare for Treasure Island Music Festival in SF, 10/18-19 [Event Preview + Playlist]

timf2014-sfweekly-fullpgLineups for major music festivals often boast 100+ artists, which although in theory is a great concept, can end up being overwhelming and frustrating when you realize the impossibility of seeing every act on the bill. San Francisco’s Treasure Island Music Festival, a collaboration between Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment, provides one of the few exceptions to this conundrum electing to go with fewer artists and alternating sets at only two stages. Having attended last year, we found this to be a genius, albeit seemingly obvious, solution making the experience far more relaxed for festival-goers without sacrificing any quality in the music. Aside from the unique arrangement, the backdrop of Treasure Island overlooks both the Bay and Golden Gate bridges and has one of the more stunning sunsets the Bay Area has to offer. For anyone who will be attending this year, we also highly recommend checking out the non-stop Silent Disco stage courtesy Silent Frisco.

To help you all prepare for what should be an amazing weekend of music, we’ve put together a massive playlist including every single artist on the TIMF lineup because, with no overlapping sets, you will actually have the opportunity to see them all. Whether you’ve already got your ticket, are still on the fence or can’t make it this year, we hope this serves as a fun, introduction to a dynamic collection of musicians. One and two-day passes for Treasure Island Music Festival are still available so, if you like what you hear below, grab your tickets HERE.

Day 1: 

Painted PalmsNoon @ Bridge Stage. 

Sounds like: San Francisco-based, psychedelic pop.

’Painted Palms
Anna’
’Painted Palms – Here It Comes’

Tobacco (of Black Moth Super Rainbow), 12:40PM @ Tunnel Stage.

Sounds like: In his own words, “I want to make you feel paranoid in a good way.”

’Tobacco – Self Tanner’
’Black Moth Super Rainbow – Gangs in the Garden’

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MUST-SEE: Ratking1:10PM @ Bridge. 

Sounds like: Gritty, high energy New York hip-hop.

’Ratking – So It Goes’
’Ratking – Pretty Picture’
’Phantogram – Fall in Love (RATKING Falling Off Remix)’
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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 18]

St. Patrick’s Day might be tomorrow, but your luck has come early tonight in the form of a brand new edition of Sunday Night Soul. Coming to you live from the TMN headquarters (well, not really), we have a splendid mix prepared for you: one that’ll be sure to make all your friends green with envy. Leading us off tonight is the birthday girl herself, Jhené Aiko, who brings us a sultry new single, gifted to her fans in order to commemorate the momentous occasion. Also joining in for tonight’s festivities are Ally Rhodes, Stacey, Tutu SweeneyEsco Williams, D/C, Tory Lanez, Bodhi, SangoNight CruiseALIZZZ and a gaggle of other notable guests. There’s no need to go chasing rainbows (or leprechauns) just yet, because we’ve got plenty of gold for you below.

’Jhene Aiko – My Afternoon Dream’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (Ally Rhodes Remix)’
’SPOOKY BLACK – Leaving (Prod. Curtis Heron)’
’STACEY – Calling Me (YDID Mix)’
’Cookiee Kawaii – Darkroom Prod. by King Corn Beatz’
’Muzzy Legault – BlackRose (Prod. By Plue Starfox)’
’Elli Ingram – C’ Dawha (Prod. Felix Joseph & Aston Rudi)’
’BEA – Breadwinner’
’Evil Analog – Sweet Poison (Ft. Anna Krista)’
’OZZIE – XO’
’Gent Mason – Touch The Rock’
’Harry Fraud x The Internet – Better Liar’
’starRo X Mr. Carmack X Teeko X Mikos Da Gawd – Catch Me (ft. JusMoni)’
’Tutu Sweeney
Upside Down’
’Esco Williams – Oh Jordan’
’Jack Freeman – 50 First Dates (Produced By Chris Rockaway)’
’ADIA – Rags To Riches’
’Chris James – Ghost’
’Tory Lanez – Crew (Prod. Tory Lanez X The Mekanics)’
’Courtney Noelle – Just Fuckin (feat. Ty Dolla Sign)’
’Tory Lanez – Summin’ (Prod. Daniel Worthy X Tory Lanez)’
’Sevyn Streeter – Next Remix (Feat. Kid Ink)’
’Anthony Lewis Ft. Billy Bang – Candy Rain’
’K. Michelle – Can’t Raise A Man (DJ TEDSMOOTH REMIX)’
’Phirefly – Starlite (Prod. by AstroLogical)’
’Tank – You’re My Star’
’Justin Garner – Cross the Line’
’BASECAMP – ATSW’
’D/C – Daughter, Daughter’
’Tirzah – No Romance’
’Tanika – Fucking With My Heart’
’Allie X – CATCH (Billboard Remix)’
’Jacques Greene – No Excuse (Phantom Vibrate EP Out April 28th)’
’Blooms – Skin (SertOne Remix)’
’Banks – Waiting Game (Loston Rework)’
’Daughter – Smother (Tennyson Remix)’
’Moods – Pushin’ On’
’Bo Saris – Little Bit More (Bodhi Remix)’
’Asia Cruise – Selfish (Annie Starlight RMX)’
’Drake – Furthest Thing (Subdaio Remix)’
’Soul – Only One (Joe Kay’s Slowed Sade Edit)’
’Tall Black Guy – Sade’s Taboo(Sweetest Taboo Blap Up) 83bpm’
’Brandy – Sitting Up In My Room(eLan’s Throwback Remix)’
’Duncan Gerow – Janet Jackson + IAMNOBODI = Someone to Call My Lover’
’SevnthWonder – Missing U’
’Rey Ruccio – seduceme.’
’Janelle Monáe – What Is Love (Sango Remix)’
’Justin Timberlake – +++ Suit & Tie (T.I.P’s “Let Me Love” Rework)—‘
’Beyonce // Usher – Say My Name / Climax {Vesha Mix}’
’Sky Ferreira – You´re Not The One (Cid Rim Remix)’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (salute Edit)’
’Night Cruise – Mah Body (Say My Wat)’
’ALIZZZ – I C U (feat. Santell)’
’falcxne – Sunset Blvd’
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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 15]

Sunday is finally upon us, and while that signals the end of yet another (hopefully productive) weekend, at least we have some glorious soul to help make the transition a little bit easier. February is nearly over, and considering that it’s one of the more passionate months of the year, we’ve had plenty of content to work with over the last few weeks. This week’s lineup is no different, as it’s packed with stellar offerings from the likes of Chloe Martini, Matt Miller, Joe Kay, Mar, Estelle, Abrina, LIZ, Hasta, and many many more. Check out the diverse selection below, and let the music take over your soul.

’Demplz – This Time’
’Jeremy Passion – Desperately (original)’
’Nick Hakim – POUR ANOTHER’
’Johnny Rain – Something New Maybe?’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs (Joe Kay’s Slowed Edit)’
’Pheo – Real Old Cigar (Joe Kay’s Slowed & Roll One Edit)’
’Kaleem Taylor – Love me Back’
’Kwamie Liv – 5 AM’
’Låpsley – Station (Le Motel Remix)’
’Mar – A Simple Go’
’477 – Just Cruisin’ feat. Vocalatti’
’Rainy Milo – Bout You (Tall Black Guy Remix)’
’Aaliyah – Rock The Boat (Cookin Soul remix)’
’Byron The Aquarius – Galactic Soul Ft. Distant Starr X Byron The Aquarius X Gala Ga’
’Estelle – Anyway’
’Gemaine Edwards – Freaky’
’Roses Gabor Ft. Shola Ama – For You…’
’Melat – Golden (prod. by Jansport J)’
’Abrina – Blowin (feat. Jeremih)’
’Elevation Theory – Do It To Me feat: Sara Mia’
’Kehlani – Raw & True’
’Brandon Williams – Now I Know feat. Jesse Boykins III & Robert Glasper’
’Jamie Lewis – So Beautiful (Musiq Soulchild Bootleg)’
’Mar – Ode To Her’
’Illangelo x Rochelle Jordan – What The Fuss’
’Pandr Eyez – Heartbreaker’
’Tiyon Christian – Tears Run’
’Wes. – No Flowers’
’Chris Brown – Counterfeit Feat. Wiz Khalifa & Rihanna’
’KR$CHN X Jeffrey dè Soul – Time Ill Spent’
’Doddy – All Over Me’
’DYNOHUNTER – The Real Thing ft. Precious Hill’
’Ill Esha – Happiness Is Lonely’
’Austin Paul – L A D Y’
’Dunson – Cross Town Lovers (feat. John Legend) (Remix)’
’LIZ – Y2K (Prod. by Lido)’
’LIZ – Say U Would (Prod. by C.Z.)’
’Partynextdoor – Persian Rugs (Marvel Alexander Remix)’
’vaisle – you don’t have to go’
’KojackParalelo – Any Time!’
’Janelle Monáe – PrimeTime ft. Miguel (Chloe Martini Remix)’
’Sway Clarke II – I Don’t Need Much (GXNXVS Remix)’
’The Weeknd – Drunk In Love (aywy. & TVNE remix)’
’Blue Sky Black Death – Pyramids (Frank Ocean Bootleg)’
’Duncan Gerow – Ciara + 40 = Sorry’
’ΔGØLDWYN – Enough Said’
’Neenah – Special Kinda Love (Croup Remix)’
’NΞHZVIL – OVERDOSE  (Ciara ReFIX)’
’Patchley – Your Moves’
’Kyla La Grange – Cut Your Teeth (Hippie Sabotage Remix)’
’Cassie – Me & U (Dr. Fresch’s Let’s Go Home Remix)’
’Tom Richman – Dro Montana (Sweater Beats Remix)’
’Matt Miller – No Love’
’THE GTW – CALLING CARDS’
’Atlantic Connection – Memories (You & Me)’
’Lapalux – Without You (Imagined Herbal Flows Remix)’
’Wet – Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl (Branchez Remix)’
’YOUNG & SICK – GLASS’
’SevnthWonder – All U Need’
’✿ Harrison ✿ – Private Party Feat. Maddee’
’Jeremih – Birthday Sex (Hasta Remix)’
’Chris Brown – Fine China (Royal Refix)’
’Denitia & Sene – Go Too Far (ATR777 remix)’
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[Remix] Janelle Monáe – Electric Lady (Dungeon-Wondamix) (Feat. Solange, Big Boi & Cee Lo Green)

Janelle Monáe
Electric Lady (Dungeon-Wondamix) feat. Solange, Big Boi & Cee Lo Green

It’s only been a few days since the release of Janelle Monáe‘s sophomore album, The Electric Lady, but now we already have a remix to the album’s title track. Included as a bonus track on the deluxe edition available only at Target, this juiced up remake features some familiar faces like Big Boi, Cee Lo Green, and of course Solange, who was also on the original. The ATLiens lay down some pretty impressive bars alongside the ArchAndroid, making this a power anthem that’s guaranteed to last you through the weekend. If you dig this single, make sure to check out our album review before purchasing a copy for yourself.

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’Janelle Monáe – PrimeTime ft. Miguel’
’Janelle Monáe  – Givin Em What They Love ft. Prince’
’Janelle Monáe – Electric Lady ft. Solange’
’Janelle Monáe – Dorothy Dandridge Eyes ft. Esperanza Spalding’

As a child of a drug-addicted father with a Kansas City upbringing, and after early days spent in New York City, Philadelphia, and eventually Atlanta trying to make it into the music, it was apparent that Janelle Monáe’s past was more elaborate and obscured than most artists in the industry. Instead of dwelling on the struggle or waiting for a hero to come rescue her, Monáe became her own super-hero in the form of a George Clinton and David Bowie inspired android named Cindi Mayweather. Armed with a classically trained voice, black and white suit, and a creativity that has not been seen since the 80’s, Monáe’s alter-ego became more than just a form of escapism, but a savior from the ever-growing monotony of today’s R&B genre.

With her major label sophomore release The Electric Lady, Monáe continues to take listeners on a grand journey through the inner workings of her mental space. Similar to her 2010 ArchAndroid release, the android tale continues but with a far more personal take along a course through R&B, funk, rock, jazz, and rap. Bringing in a wide array of guests and familiar artists, Monáe conveys a fictional landscape that is both a nostalgic venture into the great sounds of R&B’s past and a pop-oriented, radio romp of songs about love and heartbreak.

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[R&B] Janelle Monáe – PrimeTime (Feat. Miguel)

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PrimeTime ft. Miguel

This might just be the best duet you’ll hear all year. Bold words I know, but despite what initial trepidations you may have, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more talented pair of vocalists out there right now. One reason why it works so well is that Janelle Monáe and Miguel are able to share the spotlight effectively without stepping over each other’s toes, which is a tough feat to accomplish in compositions like this. The soulfully charged ballad tugs on your heartstrings through lyrics like “It’s a primetime for our love/ Ain’t nobody peeking but the stars above,” making “PrimeTime” the perfect tune as you wrap up your summer romance. Ready yourself for the release of Monáe’s The Electric Lady set to drop on September 10th with additional features from Prince, Erykah Badu, Solange Knowles, and Esperanza Spalding.

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