Future Classic: Nathaniel (Aloe Blacc) “La la la”
Officially, new best “Bump & Grind” song ever! (or close to) I was doing my weekly rounds of the dope blogs out there and one of my first stops was Moovmnt.com from the Netherlands; always a must for dope next level niceness. My mans uncovered some early Aloe Blacc tracks, …
Future Classic: Dela “Changes of Atmosphere”
I first heard of Dela from the Fatbeats, NYC and the UndergroundHipHop.com stores which I frequently check for new stuff. He had 5 songs in the top 10 of UHH so I figured it was worth a listen… damn, was it. After telling my friday night Blizzarts compadre Sevdee about …
Future Classic: Gagle “Big Bang Theory” (2006)
Just sending out some positive vibes to all of Japan and the few friends I have there. Sending warm thoughts to all of you good peoples. Here is one of my favorite Japanese hip-hop tracks. Gagle is a super dope band backed by production from the awesome Dj Mitsu.
Future Classic: Q-Tip, Raekwon, Busta & Lil’ Wayne “Renaissance Rap”
QTip, Busta Rhymes, Raekwon and Lil’Wayne bring back the grand old tradition of the possee track! Heard this yesterday for the first time and i’m on listen #23 already. This is another reason why the “internet era” can be so empowering for music. 10 years ago you would have had …
Future Classic: Shawn Jackson “Feelin Jack”
Shawn Jackson is another new Cali guy that is further proof that it’s one of the most exciting Indie scenes worldwide: Blu, Exile, Flying Lotus, and so on… Big up to my mans Scott C for bringing this guy to my ears’ as well as dropping some of his tracks …
Future Classic: Amy Winehouse “Ska EP”
Brand new EP from Miss Amy paying tribute to some of Ska legends. 4 covers on this lovely 7″ inch including versions of The Specials, Toots & the Maytals and this timeless Sam Cooke classic. Check it!
Future Classic: Flying Lotus + Lil’ Wayne “Robo-Tussin”
It’s official. Flying Lotus is a beast. The LA producer made heads turn in 2006 with “1983” on Plug Research and confirmed his status of new king of the beats with this years’ “Los Angeles” out on the mighty Warp imprint. Robotussin is taken from an unofficial EP called “Shhhhh” …
Future Classic: Jose James “Park bench people”
Beautiful video for Jose James‘ new single off the outstanding “The Dreamer” LP out now on Brownswood. Hands down one of our favorite records of the year. JJ is a talent to watch out for, this dude will change the face of vocal jazz in years to come. The video …
Jazzanova presents Paz E Futebol 3 – compiled by Junior Santos
Júnior Santos: It’s such a thrill to get the opportunity to discuss selecting and co-producing this compilation of Brazilian artists, and what a pleasure it’s been to donate my time in the service of celebrating and promoting Brazilian cultural memory and heritage. There are things that we only learn with …