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I’m always cautious about recommending films as I know an over hyping can sometimes disappoint. But if I am to recommend one film this year (I know we’ve just begun it but hey) then it has to be Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. Okay so it’s India by numbers with the kind of cultural references you might expect from an (albeit informed) outsider’s view but sometimes you have to include such weighty images to tell such a big story in so little time. And what the film lacks in subtleties it makes up for in action, suspense, beauty, style and brutal honesty.

I’m not quite sure if comparisons in general are lazy or effective, rude or flattering, but I can’t help thinking of this as the Indian ‘City Of God’ and I doubt I’ll be the only one to make that connection. I don’t see this as a bad thing however, both attempt to speak truths in a way that buries them into you, and both are f**king great movies. Go watch this as soon as it drops... oh yeah and the soundtrack is great too. I thought AR Rahman’s name at the end was simply a nod to Bollywood, as the film does subtly, respectably and justifiably pay its dues throughout. But it seems he did produce an overly chunky part of it (in fact all but the two versions of Paper Planes it would seem) and he adapts himself well to Boyle’s style of direction.

(YSI) A R Rahman & M.I.A. - O...Saya

(YSI) A R Rahman ft. Palakkad Sriram & Madhumitha - Liquid Dance

Don’t know much about Leoparden except that: he’s from Stockholm; makes exceptionally good Glitch ridden beats that range from atmospheric to optimistic; and has two other fantastically named music projects called :ö: and soonmoonsoon (with fellow Swede Suzywan).

He is also giving away his new album oneone absolutely free – download it here...

Leoparden – oneone

Or check out a couple of choice cuts first...

(YSI) Leoparden – Matsi

(YSI) Leoparden – La Romance Quoi!

(YSI) Leoparden - I Can’t Wait (feat Hiyoko Mame and Infinite Livez)

Brighton big beat bad boy Kidda whose album Going Up dropped on Skint last month has just posted up a short but firing mix he originally did for the BBC 6 Mix back in June. Don’t play if you fancy a nice quiet night in, this is one for the pre-club warm up. Here's the tracklisting...

Kidda - Doo Whot? (Parker Remix)
Sonny J - Handsfree (J-Star Remix)
Kidda - Under The Sun
Ghostface Killah - Charlie Brown (Yuksek Remix)
Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Epic Last Song (Jack Beats remix)
ESTAW - Break It Down (Detboi Remix)
Aaron La Crate and Debonair Samir (Jeep Ass Gutter remix)
Count of Monte Cristal - Streetplayer
K.W. Griff - Respect
Kidda - Smile (Detboi Luvs Me Remix)
ESTAW - Break It Down (Herve Remix)
Snoop Dogg vs Marvin Gaye - Sensual Seduction

Kidda BBC 6 Mix Showcase (Direct Link)