If you’ve not had chance to see Example live yet, then here is a live performance his next single ‘Last Ones Standing’, which comes as part of his iTunes Festival EP that you can purchase on iTunes now.
You can also purchase tickets for his tour in October HERE. He will be joined by Ed Sheeran, Devlin and Yasmin.
David Stewart is Example’s guitarist and he has recently produced an ‘emotive power ballad remix’ of the latest single, ‘Kickstarts’. All the links you need are after the jump.
As Example explains; “You could imagine this at the end of a 90’s romantic feature film - just as the couple are reunited after a huge emotional loss”.
Definitely one of the best mixes that they’ve done together. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
Example - Dirtyface (Benga Remix) NaS & Damian Marley - As We Enter (TC Remix) Breakage - Hard (Feat. Newham Generals & David Rodigan) RSK - Black Books (Doctor P Remix) Example - Kickstarts (Bar 9 Remix) Nero - Innocence Dreadzone - Gangster (Trolley Snatcha Remix) 12th Planet - Reasons Freestylers - Cracks (Feat. Belle Humble) (Flux Pavilion Remix) Lost - Cheese Monstaz Rusko - Your On My Mind Redlight - What You Talking About? (Feat. Ms Dynamite) MRK1 - Shout Redlight - Stupid Chase & Status vs. Dizzee Rascal - Heavy 16 Bit - Jump! Example - Won’t Believe The Fools Ellie Goulding - Guns N’ Horses (Wire Remix) Dirtyphonics - I Need Your Love (Dub) Example - Kickstarts Example - Kickstarts (Afrojack Remix) Deadmau5 - Some Chords Example - See The Sea Example - Sick Note Diplo & Tiesto - C’mon MJ Cole - Volcano Riddim DC Breaks - Halo Deadmau5 - Ghosts n Stuff (Feat. Rob Swire) (Sub Focus Remix) Rusko - Hold On (Sub Focus Remix) Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip - Sick Tonight (Doctor P Remix) Scott Garcia - It’s A London Thing Ramsey & Fen - Lovebug Paul Johnson - Get Get Down Mastersptez - Melody Cassius - Cassius 99 Chase & Status - Duppy Man (Feat. Capleton) Chase & Status vs. Dizze Rascal - Heavy
About 4 years ago I discovered a Mixtape called ‘We Didn’t Invent The Remix’, by a Rapper named Example. It was 13 tracks of remixes/re-makes, which were to drastically change my outlook on UK Music forever. Along with Eminem and KanYe West; this man’s entire Discography has influenced me more than anyone else’s throughout the past 10 years – I have always been able to relate to his lyrics and this new album is no exception.
“There be no more rapping; if there is then I’ll keep it old fashioned”
Back in 2008 I remember him saying to me on MySpace that “Electro Example is the way forward” – at first I wasn’t totally convinced, but now I know he couldn’t have been more right. Once a very good Rapper, Example has transformed himself into an exceptional all-round artist who now knows how to write anthems, instead of just a few witty bars. This Summer he will be playing at Glastonbury in front of about 15,000 screaming fans, which is quite a stark contrast to the 15 fans that stayed behind in Manchester to see him perform just 3 years ago. The overall success he has achieved from this change in direction is quite incredible, considering very few US rap acts have been able to do this after 10 years, let alone one album.
‘Won’t Go Quietly’ is a breath of fresh air and everything I could have wished for, and more. A lot of albums with more than 5 producers struggle with fluency; however Example’s unique vocal tone and superb lyrical talent allows the album to flow perfectly from start to finish. One of the main aspects of the album which makes me happy, is how refreshing all of the Singles sound alongside the 10 new songs – ‘Watch The Sun Come Up’ and ‘Hooligans’ in particular, which I’ve had in my iTunes for more than a year now. A lot of this is due to fact that there are no samples on the album, which means every song is a brand new sound that’s never been heard before. I’ve noticed a lot of ‘fans’ of Example’s older work have complained about him going down this route and veering away from UK Hip-Hop. But really; when has he ever been a stereotypical UK Hip-Hop artist? I will always love ‘What We Made’ and it is an album that will forever have a special place in my heart; however ‘Won’t Go Quietly’ will appeal to wider range of people and has much more quality and depth throughout. As Jay-Z once said; “want my old shit - buy my old album”.
2010 is shaping up to be one of the greatest years of all time for Music and we have been blessed with some of my favourite albums of the past 20 years. ‘Won’t Go Quietly’ is one of those album’s – it’s a masterpiece and an important moment for the UK Music movement that is happening right now. All the work done by Example himself, Sheldrake, DJ Wire, Rusher, David Stewart, Mark Surridge and Chris Maas over the past 4/5 years has led us to where we are today. It’s been a long road to get here, but definitely worth it. For me, someone who’s been Example’s biggest fan from the start; it’s amazing to have been able to get to know him as a person and watch him develop and grow as an artist from the inside. Everything he wanted to achieve two years ago is now finally starting to fall into place due to his hard work and perseverance. He deserves all the success this album brings.
Below is a snippet of the track I thought I would like least, but it has become one of my favourites on the whole album – ‘Two Lives’, which is produced by the brilliant Ishi.
Example was at Radio 1’s Big Weekend today and performed on the In New Music We Trust stage, before heading over to the Live Lounge Area with Mr. Sheldrake & Mr. Stewart. Firstly they did the new single ‘Kickstarts’, followed by a superb cover of Dominoes by Big Pink. You can listen to Kickstarts below and hit the jump for both Download links, along with the Mini-Mix from Friday night. Can’t explain how proud I am.
Kickstarts is out on June 13th, which you can pre-order oniTunes. The album, Won’t Go Quietly, is out 7 days later too and you can pre-order that from HMV.
Example & DJ Wire also did Annie Macs’ Mini-Mix Show on Friday night. Download that HERE too.
First of all; here is the cover for the new album and the final tracklist that you have all been waiting for:
1. From Space 2. Won’t Go Quietly 3. Watch The Sun Come Up 4. Time Machine 5. Something In The Water 6. Last Ones Standing 7. Millionaires 8. Two Lives 9. Kickstarts 10. Sick Note 11. Dirty Face 12. Hooligans (VIP MIX) 13. See The Sea 14. Won’t Believe The Fools
You can pre-order NOW at play.com or you can wait till next week, when it will be available to pre-order from HMV or iTunes.
There’ll be a Bonus Disc on the HMV release which will feature ‘LOUD!’ as a bonus track and 6 exclusive remixes. iTunes will have a Bonus Edition of the album which will include the long overdue release of ‘Girl Can’t Dance’.
For now, you can download a free new song, called ‘All Over Again’ HERE.
Last night saw Mistajam drop the world exclusive Bar9 remix of Example's new single 'Kickstarts' and today I'm honoured to bring you a stream of the online premiere. The original is produced by Sub Focus and will get its full premiere on Zane Lowe's show tonight. A whole new direction and sound for Example, but an exciting one and something that is going to bring a new audience to his music. This is just the start.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 5:00PM 
