Future Classic: Janet Jackson “If” (Kaytranada Remix)
I first took notice of Kaytra Laboom‘s music via youtube, bancamp and soundcloud and was struck by how he managed to travel through genres and stand out; holding his own with his hard yet minimalist beats. Every time I vibed off of his homecooked beatscapes I was in awe at …
Future Classic: Werkha “Le Roitelet”
With the amount of future beats / soul / post-dubstep (or whatever the hell you choose to call it) it’s real easy to get lost in the shuffle and start hating that whole vibe all together. We certainly have phases where tracks like these get on our nerves and we …
Flako & Dirg Gerner “Honey Drips”
“In a world jaded – caustic with sarcasm and packaged in plastic, fLako is an example of an artist who’s fearless with his humanity. Not a fiend for the limelight, there’s no gimmick to his craft, cos in the end it’s all about an honest, well written tune. A soul-documentarian …
Count Bass D “Full Count” Documentary
Count Bass D has been the quintessential underground hip-hop musician for the past twenty years. This film seeks to explore the work, inspiration and motivation of an artist who has gained international attention and acclaim, struggled through setbacks and false starts, and who, over the years, has inspired an entire …
Future Classic: Bonnie Banane “M U S C L E S”
Our good homie ONRA just tweeted me about this early this week and he simply pasted a youtube link with a !! following the link. I was of course very curious. A couple seconds into the clip I was very intrigued by the whole 90’s VHS nostalgia feeling. But still, …
Future Classic: Robert Glasper “Afro Blue” (9th Wonder Remix feat. Phonte)”
The jazz pianist’s 2011 release “Black Radio” contained an insane amount of highlights, and one of them certainly was “Afro Blue”, the oh-so-soulful collab with Erykah Badu… The album is really good, and I was (half) surprised to hear that he’s been masterminding a remixing project of several tracks from …
Future Classic: The Room Below “Rapping with Paul White: The Room Below Version”
Henry Kent AKA The Room Below did what few artists attempt in electronic music; a complete cover album. As in, “covers” not “remixes”. Except the rapping, there is no sound samples coming from the “real” Paul White album which came out last year on One Handed Records. So, The Room …
Future Classic: Fulgeance “Step-Thru”
French producer Fulgeance’s new album is coming out very soon as a uber limited-edition CD (500 copies) on the rx:tx label. Coming out on October 15th, I think it will be worth fighting to get your hands on a physical copy for the 12 dope tracks and a dope remix …
Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Mecca and the Soul Brother” – 20th Anniversary
Hands down this record is one of the top 5 most influencial records in my life. As far as hip-hop LP’s goes in my opinion it’s right up there as one of the best and most forward thinking records ever. The fact that it’s turning 20 years old doesn’t make …
Future Classic: Bahwee “Don’t Have Time”
“Don’t Have Time” my favorite track from BAHWEE’s new free project called “Flavors 2” released on the always dope beats label HW&W. Loved the track so much we put it on our last MIMS Radio Show and everytime it comes on we just can’t help but smile and nod. Such …
Knxwledge “Klemintine|taype”
New Beats from the man like KNXWLEDGE. 8$ for 11 hot beats. Give it up.
Future Classic: Dr. MaD “South EP”
Brand new EP from one of our favorite up and coming producers who also happens to be our good Montreal homie and Alaiz crew member: Dr MaD. The Doc definitely gives the Alaiz crew its soulful side as is confirmed by his own definition of his sound: “Jazz is my mom. Hip-Hop …