Flying Lotus “Until the Quiet Comes” Upcoming Album Details
Well well… It’s not the record yet, it’s not even a an audio or a video preview but any news surrounding the release of Flylo’s 3rd LP titled “Until the Quiet Comes” is good news. So for now all we have to sink our teeth in is the collaborator list: …
Future Classic: Frank Ocean “Crack Rock” + “Pyramids”
When estimating the longevity of a new release, powerful two-song sequences are perhaps the clearest indicator of that album’s potential. Think I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m A Star on Purple Rain or Beat It/Billie Jean off of Thriller. Those kind of one-two punches will have anyone kissing the canvas …
Beat Junkies: For The Record (Documentary)
via Stones Throw: On the heels of their 20th anniversary show this past weekend, and the release of the first in a series of 45s, the Beat Junkies have released a documentary about their 20 years on the turntables. The World Famous Beat Junkies, comprised of members J-Rocc, DJ Babu, D-Styles, …
Rakim “Definition of a Classic” (Mini-Documentary)
The “R” gets profiled in this Complex Magazine mini-doc. There are certainly a gang of rap icons that deserve this kind of treatment, but I can’t think of a better place to start.
Forgotten Treasure: Paul Hunter “Paulʼs Pal” (1999)
OK, I donʼt have any time to do much research on this track, which leaves me having to choose between two realistic options: 1) Share it anyway in hopes it will simply be appreciated by most readers for itʼs beauty alone (while potentially sparking enough interest for the so-inclined to do their …
Karriem Riggins “Alone Together” Album Preview
via Stones Throw: “Karriem Riggins is best known as a jazz drummer and hip-hop producer for artists like Common, Slum Village, Talib Kweli and The Roots, but he doesn’t categorize himself as anything but an artist. He advises younger musicians to do the same. “You don’t have to put yourself …
Future Classic: No Gold “Puluti” (Love Dancing Remix)
Summer is, at last, here in Vancouver. It seems we have been stuck in a time-loop waiting for the sun to shine and the rain to fuck off. But no more. All suns on the forecast means go! Live your life! Create and explore! It’s an exciting time. Everything appears …
Future Classic: Nemo Achida “Soundtrack”
I’m always interested and curious about any new underground hip-hop talents like Clear Soul Forces, Blu, Ta-Ku, Oddisee, Suff Daddy and CCC to name a few. Last month, I found an awesome single on soundcloud by Nemo Achida that is definitely worth sharing. Here is Nemo Achida’s first single off of …
Future Classic: Nas “The Don” (Massive Attack Remix)
Wow, talk about a great surprise this morning. A remix collaboration coming from by Nas & Massive Attack, two absolute giants of the last 15-20 years. Two artists we’ve loved from day 1 but who haven’t always been bringing their A-game these past years for different reasons. Both have remained …
Future Classic: Krystale & Kaytradamus “The Good Fight EP”
After the success of their first collaboration on “Caught Up (Remix)”, Krystale and Kaytradamus took their partnership a step further to create an EP. The combination of Krystale’s jazzy-raspy voice and Kaytradamus’s inspired and unique beats create one singular whole that could charm everyone. The Good Fight presents five new …
Discovering J Dilla’s Record Collection
AllMusic Editor Greg Heaney interviews Jeff Bubeck, the man who unknowingly recovered the record collection of hip-hop legend J Dilla.
Future Classic: Sene “Backboards” (featuring Blu)
I have to give thanks to Blu for making me discover a lot of artists like Mainframe, Ta’Raach on his various collaboration projects. Another guy that I discovered through him is Brooklyn’s SENE. They actually did a full LP together called “ADayLate&ADollarShort” in 2009 which I strongly suggest you checking. …