Mix of the Day: DJ Nu-Mark & Slimkid3 “Tre’d Mark Mix” + T-shirt
via 101 Apparel: “In an age of slammin’ superhero crossovers, get ready for a Hip-Hop team-up to beat them all: Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark! With the Delicious Vinyl release of their album-length eponymous collaboration, the legendary Pharcyde MC and Jurassic 5 DJ/producer have created a soulful Hip-Hop soundtrack for the …
Forgotten Treasure: Slick Rick “Mistakes Of A Woman” (1991)
Slick Rick is often recognized as the greatest hip-hop storyteller, with his instantly recognizable laid-back flow and British accent. Much like Q-Tip, Bahamadia, Butterfly from Digable Planets, I could listen to Slick rap the phone book. Originally from South Wimbledon, England, Slick Rick moved with his family to The Bronx in …
Nas’ “Time Is Illmatic” Documentary Trailer
Check out a trailer promoting Nas’ “Illmatic” documentary. via Vevo: “Nas has big plans for the 20th anniversary of his classic album Illmatic. In addition to issuing a re-release of the album as Illmatic XX with plenty of bonus cuts, he’s completed a documentary which shows his creative process. The …
Future Classic: Astronote “Astroblacked”
Astronote is back with his new album titled “Astroblacked” and here to prove that he deserves to be mentioned along with all the great beatmakers of this era. He is following up on the momentum from his recent collaborations with Stacy Epps, Buff 1, LMNO (to only name a few), …
Forgotten Treasure: Gravediggaz’ “Nowhere to Run” Portishead Remix (1994)
Truly slept-on collaboration in 1994 between Portishead and Gravediggaz, a Wu-Tang affiliated project which was led by the RZA. I was a huge fan of both groups but it was only many years after falling in love with “36 Chambers” and “Dummy” that I discovered this track. Portishead remixes are …
Future Classic: Shabazz Palaces “Lese Majesty”
I remember being absolutely blown away when I listened to “Black Up“, Shabazz Palaces‘ first record released back in 2011. Members Ishmael Butler (formerly Butterfly from the legendary Digable Planets) and Tendai Maraire are visionaries, at a time where we are in desperate need of them in the music landscape. …
Classic Mixes: DJ Shadow & DJ Krush “Mo’ Wax Tour 1994”
One for the history books!!! 20 year old classic mix from 1-9-9-4… We love live sets from back in the day because we know there is no “cheating” involved. More focus on the music itself, programming and general vibe and a little bit less of technical prowess. Amazing lost session …
Future Classic: EMAN x VLOOPER “Back To Me” Feat. Modlee
Here is a first look & listen at the second single from the upcoming “XXL” album from Quebec City’s EMAN and VLOOPER to be released on September 4th on 7e Ciel. If you are a avid MIMS reader you will have heard about them on our monthly radio show, their solo projects but …
Future Classic: The Hamptons “Excess EP”
What is the definition of a “grower” record? To me its music you appreciate right away but you truly start to “get” further down the line as you absorb it a little more. As opposed to a record you play a few songs on repeat but don’t play that often …
Future Classic: Al Dobson Jr. “Sounds from the Village Vol.1”
Al Dobson Jr. is a name getting a lot of attention from worldwide lovers of progressive Soulful music, from the Beat scene to the more organic side of House music. The rapidly rising South London producer caught our attention last year with the first EP on 22a (a split EP …
Flying Lotus “You’re Dead” Album Trailer (via WARP)
via Warp: ‘You’re Dead!‘ is a shamanic pilgrimage into the psychedelic unknown of the infinite afterlife. A sonic, visual and metaphysical fusion of technological innovation and technical virtuosity that amounts to a transcendent, mind-expanding plasm that could only exist between our world and another. Album out October 6/7, pre-order at …
Stones Throw Records – 18 Years x 18 Picks from (some of) the Finest Music Heads
To mark the release of the upcoming Stones Throw movie titled “Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton” we wanted to put together a feature to talk about one of the most beloved record labels from music heads worldwide. We then noticed that ST are actually celebrating their 18th birthday this year. …