Future Classic: Nas “Daughters” + “Cherry Wine”
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Future Classic: Nas “Daughters” + “Cherry Wine”

So I finally sat down and gave Nas’s new album Life is Good a full listen and have to admit that I really wish I hadn’t. When I gave the album a first skim through I found two gems on it that really made me expect the best, but turns …

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Future Classic: Toro Y Moi + Tyler The Creator “Hey You”
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Future Classic: Toro Y Moi + Tyler The Creator “Hey You”

When we heard that Tyler and Toro Y Moi were doing studio sessions it definitely got our attention. Just wasn’t a pair of dudes we were expecting to work with but it does make perfect sense when you think about it a little. Not sure if an EP or full …

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Future Classic: Bix “The North”
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Future Classic: Bix “The North”

Sometimes I ask myself how come I stumble upon new music that fits my mood so well at a given time. How did I find something as mysterious as The North by Canadian (I guess) beatmaker Bix.I mean, I can’t find any information on him and there is no revealing …

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Future Classic: Koreless “Lost In Tokyo” (Jacques Greene Remix)
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Future Classic: Koreless “Lost In Tokyo” (Jacques Greene Remix)

Vase head and shadow prince Jacques Greene contributed an ethereal B-side remix of Koreless‘ “Lost In Tokyo“, shedding a light on what may be but a fraction of what the pair still has to offer in the future. The dark yet light revisit holds true to the Jacques Greene-esque untamed …

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Future Classic: Frank Ocean “Crack Rock” + “Pyramids”
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Future Classic: Frank Ocean “Crack Rock” + “Pyramids”

When estimating the longevity of a new release, powerful two-song sequences are perhaps the clearest indicator of that album’s potential. Think I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m A Star on Purple Rain or Beat It/Billie Jean off of Thriller. Those kind of one-two punches will have anyone kissing the canvas …

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Future Classic: Hesk “I Wonder”
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Future Classic: Hesk “I Wonder”

I’m sure you’ve all experienced this: the joy of listening to a song for the very first time and immediately falling in love with it. I’m talking about the ones that only take a maximum of 5 seconds for your mind, body and soul to convene and announce it’s unshakeable …

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Future Classic: No Gold “Puluti” (Love Dancing Remix)
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Future Classic: No Gold “Puluti” (Love Dancing Remix)

Summer is, at last, here in Vancouver. It seems we have been stuck in a time-loop waiting for the sun to shine and the rain to fuck off. But no more. All suns on the forecast means go! Live your life! Create and explore! It’s an exciting time. Everything appears …

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Future Classic: Nemo Achida “Soundtrack”
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Future Classic: Nemo Achida “Soundtrack”

I’m always interested and curious about any new underground hip-hop talents like Clear Soul Forces, Blu, Ta-Ku, Oddisee, Suff Daddy and CCC to name a few. Last month, I found an awesome single on soundcloud by Nemo Achida that is definitely worth sharing. Here is Nemo Achida’s first single off of …

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Future Classic: Nas “The Don” (Massive Attack Remix)
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Future Classic: Nas “The Don” (Massive Attack Remix)

Wow, talk about a great surprise this morning. A remix collaboration coming from by Nas & Massive Attack, two absolute giants of the last 15-20 years. Two artists we’ve loved from day 1 but who haven’t always been bringing their A-game these past years for different reasons. Both have remained …

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