Mix of the Day: Lefto “Show #557”
From Lefto: “Hello everyone, another weekend, another show for you… Have a new Debruit track for you featuring a Sudanese singer Alsarah, new Samiyam from his album on Leaving Records, new exclusive THEEsatisfaction out of Seattle, have a few middle eastern gems I dug out this week, new Jam City …
Kaytranada “At All” Video
No words needed really. The homie and young Jedi KAYTRANADA steps in with his new track “At All” for an upcoming release on the great HW&W Records. Absolutely hillarious video that made me spit out my orange juice this morning.
Future Classic: Disclosure “F For You” (Onra Remix)
Very happy that this ill remix is finally seeing the light of day. Onra‘s remix of Disclosure‘s “F For You” is a production that he worked on this summer and that until now had remained a bit of a secret. A few people had the privilege of getting their hands …
“The Unseen” Documentary on Detroit Hip-Hop Producers
I’m stood in the middle of some sweatbox club on the Brighton seafront. On stage, three of Detroit’s finest are putting the finishing bars to Game Over by Dabrye. At the end of the track, DJ Dez cuts the music and Phat Kat steps past Elzhi to the front of …
Forgotten Treasure: Chuck Small “U Got Nothin’ Coming” (1989)
West Coast Hip-Hop, Compton; 1989. Perhaps the first names that came to your mind are: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Ice Cube, Eazy E, Compton’s Most wanted and stuff. But if you go further in your searching, then you’ll find treasures like this: “Compton Compilation – The Sound Control Mob” We …
Onra “Soundcheck” (via The Operatives, Australia)
The Operatives are proud to present a new video series, which takes an intimate look at some of the world’s finest electronic producers as they tour Australia. Combining in-depth interviews and footage of the gigs, the exclusive clips offer a backstage pass into a musician’s world, full of sound, worldwide tours …
Kaytranada Remix of Azelia Banks “ATM JAM”
via PrizeFighterPR: “Montreal’s fastest rising producer Kaytranada dropped another gem yesterday, this time a remix of Azealia Banks‘s Pharrell assisted single “ATM Jam”. Premiered by The Fader, this newest remix comes on the heels of other recent remix work and a loose single “At All” premiered last week by Pitchfork, …
Mix of the Day: “The Best of Big Pun” mixed by Mr. Cee
Big Punisher was the complete MC. Lyrics, humour, imagery a great voice and an undeniable flow. He left us too soon but he has a legacy of bangers and ridiculous featurings which make for one of the strongest discographies in hip-hop. Brooklyn DJ Mr.Cee has put together a solid mix …
Future Classic: Kaytranada “Remix EP” (Limited 300 Vinyl)
This is a truly ephemeral post because in many ways the songs on Kaytranada are already classics. I’ve written about the ubiquitous Janet Jackson “If” remix and the sweet erykah badu joint. In my head i dreamed of a 45 with the Janet banger and love of my life on …
Mix of the day: Markings x Artbeat Montreal “ALAIZ.CAST#06”
To celebrate the special partnership between ABMTL and the Alaiz collective, Shmings pairs friends in blocks alongside the industry zeitgeist and confirms that Montreal holds its own: Undaunted, incomparable and all the way ahead of the curve. Tracklist: 1) KenLo Croqnote “Dehors” 2) Sikh Knowledge “Electric Summer” (Unreleased Mix) 3) …
Future Classic: Chloe Martini “About Me”
Chloe Martini is my favorite music discovery of the month if not the year. She’s a 20 year old producer from Warsaw (Poland) and already collaborated with label Soulection. I must say she’s the true definition of that “Future Soul” sound, hard to define but you know it when you …
Mix of the Day: SchmitzCutz “FuckYeahRealRap! #2”
Very nice mix by SchmitzCutz from Düsseldorf (Germany) for the Rap lover in you. “FuckYeahRealRap! #2” contains dope remixes of 90’s classics combined with some new rap joints. From Jamal, Biggie, Mobb Deep and East Flatbush Project to Action Bronson, Dillan Cooper, Fresh Daily and The Astronomical Kid this 1h …