Detroit’s Danny on his rapitty-rap tip. Its good to hear Danny staying true to his diverse roots. A versatile MC with the ability to flip it on any beat. & he truly flips it on this one. Directed by Matilda Finn.
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devonwho – mobb_deep_godpt3 (devremix)
20th June 2017, Rapper Prodigy, one half of the duo Mobb Deep passed away. May we never forget his contribution to the development & progression of hip hop music and its culture. He provided countless self-aware/reflective, raw quotable lyrics that have already stood the test of time. May his music live on. Rest in Peace…
VIDEO: Chuuwee – Desire
Shouts to Chuuwee always with the dope production/selection & thought-provoking lyrics. The Cali-based MC can come with the street-savvy bars or kick book knowledge, often flipping between both styles with ease. Desire lays bare the creative personal wants & wishes making “Desire” an intriguingly personal track. Check the visuals (direction from Alan Michael & Chuuwee)…
Zara McFarlane – All Africa
As the summer sun prepares to beat down in all its Vitamin C glory, breathe easy in the knowledge that you can always rely on the good folks at Brownswood Recordings to provide the perfectly-timed excellent music. “All Africa” sees Zara McFarlane‘s crystal clear vocals washing over a re-worked version of Max Roach’s avant-garde protest…
DBegun – Nasimoto
Huge props to DBegun for fusing two of my faves. Only good things can happen when one combines music of such a high calibre . God level hip hop from the years of olde. Back when mixtapes were actual cassettes and albums got the attention, rotation and critical acclaim they deserved. If you’re unfamiliar with…
ScienZe – Kind of Dessert
It’s been a bit of time between courses, but we all know that all good things come to those that wait. ScienZe‘s “Kind of Dessert” is a 14-strong platter of delectable bites. An overly-dope project with quality beats & bars serving as the perfect follow-up to “Food“. The New York native picks up where he…
Tokoyo – Singles
Winter heat from German beatmaker Tokoyo. His project Singles is a moody, lo-fi, loop-ladden project that starts off strong with the instantly-recognizable vocal from the Queen’s Bridge general and continues in a similarly strong vein. Tokoyo manuvers the listener through 7-tracks of chill terrain changing tempos & moods without ever switching the vibe. A…
NxWorries (Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge) – Sidepiece (VIDEO)
YES LAWD! New NxWorries visuals thanks to Ruff Mercy & Ross Harris, filmed on location in the famed Stones Throw Dungeon. A deeply soulful track serving as a perfect example of the undiluted levels of soul that this duo reach. More power to both of these individuals.
Record Stores: Hamburg
Už jsme tu měli Amsterdam, Berlín, Londýn a nezapomenutelné San Francisco s New Yorkem. A kdo jste ještě nikdy nebyli v Hamburku a čekáte Berlín v bledě modrém, tak se šeredně pletete. Chvílemi nám přišlo, že snad ani nejsme v Německu a taky že to, co je dnes v Hamburku cool, přijde do zbytku Evropy s minimálně měsíčním zpožděním….
Raiza Biza – Day & Night EP
6-track name your price release from New Zealand’s Raiza Biza. Hot on the heels of April’s ‚The Imperfectionist‘ release, the ‚Day & Night EP is super-chill, well-produced and perfectly soulful. The project features a number of vocal appearances which compliment the feels that this quality EP seeps. Stream & enjoy the goodness! <a href="http://raizabiza.bandcamp zithromax…
FloFilz – Cenário
Cenário is the perfect soundtrack to the gradual change in season. Aachen’s FloFilz‘ ability to work the jazz keys with recognisable rap quaoteables and razor sharp cuts is a gift that keeps on giving during the project’s 16 tracks. Hardcopy of this gem is limited to 2,000 copies so don’t be caught slipping. Cenário (LP…
Video: Mndsgn – Cosmic Perspective
4 minutes and 28 seconds of pure realness from Stone’s Throw. Mndsgn knows the coup, someone who clearly knows & fully understands the importance of style and taste. These Eric Coleman visuals carry an interesting esthétique. Think community tele, meets moog-led, holy spirit-touching-Soul Train kinda experience. A quality track with quality visuals, featuring a slew of cameos from the current…
Elusive – Headspace
Headspace is both rich & lavish in equal measures. Elusive’s fourth release on LA-based Alhpa Pup, the 16-track release features guitarist Emile Pore’e, Angels Dust vocalist Flavia & trumpet player, Josh Koslow. Each track a step forward with regards to any musical expectations listeners have for Elusive. Speaking on the project and it’s goals the producer…
Half&Half – Hot sauce
“The most unknown” step with their second full-length release: Hot Sauce. The most righteous of all the grown-man condiments. This 13-track project features classic, soul-filled, sample driven beats with effortless 90’s inspired raps. Production on this tasty release comes from the Half&Half trio, LFTY & Beatowskiwith with vocal cameos from: Paperthin & Jacob Wise. A great project of fire…
DJ Ivan6 – SCRAM EP
DJ Ivan6 released his SCRAM EP through the good folks at Pragmatic Theory. Ivan6 is a busy chap by all accounts but still manages to push out quality tracks 8 of which can be heard on this dope debut. To quote the Pragmatic Spin doctors; ” Crunch, warmth, deep wide kicks, synths, cuts, dust, and…