Future Classic: KNLO “Long Jeu”
Knlo (aka Kenlo, aka Kenlo Craqnuques) remains one of Montreal’s best kept secrets. Ask anyone in the beats / hip-hop scene and they will all swear that he is one of the most talented, influential and unique artists we have. And as for the worldwide perspective, he deserves to be mentioned …
Forgotten Treasure: Saul Williams “Elohim (1972)”
In 1998, Ninja Tune, an independent UK record label, released the Elohim (1972) EP, debut release of poet, actor & MC, Saul Williams. Whilst heard from time to time in the years since, Twice the First Time, its standout track, has always seemed massively slept on. On Twice the First Time, …
Future Classic: NxWorries “Yes Lawd!” (Stones Throw)
Isn’t it great when a highly anticipated album delivers on the hype it created! NxWorries, the collabo between modern day JB Anderson.Paak and hazy producer Knxledge, had the world going crazy with the Suede/LinkUp 12″ and their aptly titled debut album Yes Lawd! makes me want to scream just that. It …
Future Classic: IAMNOBODI “Imani (Jakarta Dubplate #9)”
The keys to the soul. Slow jams for the whip, at night, when you just need a drive. Big, warm, hugging bass, some beautiful chords, shaker and arp flourishes, soulful saxophone loops. It’s just what one needs to take their mind off of things even if only for a little …
Forgotten Treasure: Dewayne Davis “It Shows” (1996, Pandamonium)
When that record came out in 1996, names like Norma Jean Bell, Moodymann and Theo Parrish were starting to circulate more and more fluently amongst the House spectrum. The KDJ imprint was in full swing, Norma Jean Bell was getting her Pandamonium label going and Theo Parrish was just about …
Future Classic: Complex Movements ” Beware of the Dandelions: Soundtrack”
The Beware of the Dandelions soundtrack immerses the listener in the story and sounds of the Beware of the Dandelions project. The music combines experimental approaches and elements of hip-hop, Detroit techno, house, and classical genres. The soundtrack highlights the musical evolution of Waajeed and Invincible/ill Weaver of Complex Movements, …
Future Classic: Reginald Omas Mamode IV “Reginald Omas Mamode IV”
London talent Reginald Omas Mamode IV delivers a wonderful self-titled full length that pays as much tribute to his heritage as it does to a futuristic vision of soul music. Blending hand claps, organic drum patterns, and funky-as-you-like synth lines with Mamode IV’s by now instantly recognizable voice; the album …
Forgotten Treasure: The Marriotts “Tell It Like It Is” (1969)
It’s hard to believe that a piece of music, especially in this day and age, can be discovered but without any knowledge as to where it originated. The Marriotts‘ Tell It LIke It Is is one of these rarities – no information about the artist can be found on discogs.com …
Future Classic: Pangaea “In Drum Play”
via Bleep: “Kevin McAuley, better known as Pangaea, steps up to explore the album format following label mate Pearson Sound’s example who released his debut LP in 2015, the Hessle Audio co-founder drops In Drum Play, which operates in the grey area between the studio and the club. The album …