Mix of the Day: E.M.M.A – Tate Britain Mixes (Eduardo Paolozzi)
There are a million guest mix series out there but here is a really interesting take on the idea. The TATE Gallery in London commissioned some artists to deliver a mix based on a piece of art from the TATE that inspires them. For the first in a series of …
Future Classic: Voyage Funktastique Vol.1
Compilations are best when they help you discover a whole new genre, feature varied artists and are put together, the right way, by someone whose passion for the genre borders on obsessive. The final point might be the key to the success of the Voyage Funktastique Vol.1 released on MIMS …
Future Classic: Mick Jenkins “P’s & Q’s”
Chicago-based MC Mick Jenkins is definitely one of our favorite new talents of the rap scene in the last few years. In fact, we’re quite shocked he wasn’t named to this year’s “Freshman Class” special by XXL rap magazine. (We would have added Isiah Rashad and Clear Soul Forces too) …
Future Classic: Les Gens d’Airs “Sous-Estimés EP”
Hard hitting Montreal producer ElCotola is back joining forces with Quebec spitter Aspect Mendoza to release Les Gens d’Airs‘ introductory Sous-Estimes EP which is a preview to an upcoming full album. Similar to Cotola’s collabo with Obia (link) this is not throwaway mixtape tracks, instead its a solid effort that …
Future Classic: Little Simz “Age 101: Drop 4”
As far as we’re concerned the hip-hop release of the week isn’t A$AP ROCKY’s sophomore record it’s North London’s LITTLE SIMZ‘s 4th EP from the Age 101 series which is also of her soon to drop debut album. When I discovered the first EP I was struck by the skill, …
Forgotten Treasure: Lil Noid “Paranoid Funk” (1995)
An absolutely brilliant reissue of a long lost mixtape from Memphis’ 90’s Rap scene courtesy of Delroy Edwards’ LA Club Ressource label. Reissues have become very common for Rare Groove records, House, Afro or Brazilian gems but they aren’t a very common thing in Rap or R&B. We’re hoping more …
Exclusive Premiere: Paul Chin “Deep Jupiter” (from the upcoming Dancing Drums EP)
We’re happy to present an exclusive first peek at Paul Chin’s upcoming “Dancing Drums” EP set to be released on June 9th on NYC’s Bastard Jazz label. The Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist (designer and producer) has been on a steady progression in the past few months and it’s only a matter …
Future Classic: Knxledge “HS8.8”
Philadelphia’s Knxledge is one of the most profilic producers of the new school around. If you have any doubts, check out his Bandcamp page which has about 40 releases! His debut full length titled Hud Dreams is coming out on June 30th on Stones Throw (but available on digital now) …
Future Classic: Onra “Fundamentals”
Today was a good day. Or, in the wise words of Montell Jordan: “It’s Friday night. And I feel all right. The party’s here on the West side.” Yes, it’s Friday May 15th and the new album from my good friend Onra is finally being released. Known for his Hip …
Mix of the Day: Rhythm Section Upfront – by Bradley Zero
Words & Sounds by @BradleyZero: I’ve got an intrinsic drive to always be surrounded by good music. I was making mixtapes on my Fisher-Price tape player before I could tie my shoelaces, and at the dawn of the digital revolution, my Dad was one of the first people to get …
Guest Mix: KAZI (Oxnard, California)
It’s quite an honor to get a mix session from none other than KAZI, great MC from California who has an impressive track record in the last 15 years. In addition to his two solo records, “The Plague” (2004) and “Blackmarket Seminar” an essential reissue of his collaborations with Madlib. …
Watch: EMan x VLooper “Les Pauvres” Official Video
Great to see that one of our favorite tracks from EMAN & VLOOPER‘s XXL record is getting the video treatment. XXL was one of our records of 2014 and definitely deserves a spot in Quebec’s top 5 hip-hop records ever. We just love the production of the track (the expert …