Kutmah “Throwing Stones” (Stones Throw Podcast)
Considering the fact that we have mad love for everything Kutmah does, we don’t share nearly enough of his stuff here. He’s a really interesting artist originally from the UK, who moved to LA when he was 12. He then became an important member of the Dublab radio collective, and …
Future Classic: Sonnymoon “2012 EP”
Its weird because when I discovered this group it was when they release a cover of a “Houstanlavagas” by Drake. And people who know me personally know that I’m not the biggest fan of the guy, in fact I make fun of him all the time. But Sonnymoon did an …
DJ NAES presents “My Favorite Dilla Beats”
Naes aka Toast Dawg is my homie from day 1. Litterally. We were in grade 2 to high school together. Naes grew up to be one of pillars of the hip-hop scene in Quebec. He was the production force behind projects like Atatch Tatuq, Payz Play and Traumaturgues. He’s our …
Future Classic: Heart Streets “Keep it together”
10 years from now when people start studying the hip-hop movement in Montreal; Heart Streets will be known as the first rap ‘du-ette’ to create some serious waves. These two laid back unassuming mamas are filling a void in the hip-hop scene and best of all are doing it right. …
Freddie Gibbs “Thuggin” (Video)
Wow. I didn’t expect such a G’d out video coming from the Stones Throw camp. I was watching the video and expecting some twist to explain the double meaning behind it, or the condemnation of the G lifestyle… but nopes. It’s just straight Thuggin‘ stuff. This is like Ice Cube’s …
Stones Throw Podcast #70: J Rocc (Stones Throw 2012 Preview)
DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 VIA ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 70: J ROCC MIXES STONES THROW 2012 J.Rocc got his hands on a bunch of reference CDs of upcoming Stones Throw releases: The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2, Quakers, Myron & E, Jonwayne, Jonti, Steve Arrington and some other cats … full …
Forgotten Treasure: Brother Ali “Rites of Passage” (2000)
Being an ’88 baby is a funny thing sometimes cause a lot of my favorite music acts were well established by the time I was of age to seek them out. Often I find myself curious of their humble beginning, which usually ends with a chuckle and sigh of relief …
Forgotten Treasure: Slick Rick “Children’s Story”
If you’re a fan of storytelling rap style and have yet to hear Slick Rick’s ‘Children’s Story’ you should get yourself to Google a.s.a.p. Son cause you’ve been missing out on the Master. Slick Rick is without a doubt one of the best at conveying an image through his words …
Future Classic: Big Pauper “Beyond My Means”
Big Pauper (or Panzah Zandah) is a beatmaker and visual arist from Portland. He did a great mashup album back in 2010 withtracks from Beck called “Aphids on Lettuce”. He’s always been a part of the independant hiphop scene in part because of his involvement with his label called Token Recluse. His …
Free Download: Mndsgn “Exts”
New project from awesome producer MNDSN. All I know for know is that it’s free and is most probably fire!
Pursuit Grooves “Let’s Do It Winter”
Vanesse Smith also known by lovers of next level music as Pursuit Grooves sent me a happy new year treat in the inbox, two great new tracks including one which is an ode to rough Canadian winters. She moved to Toronto from the States recently and although she’s from New …
Forgotten Treasure: Mobb Deep “Trife Life” (1995)
Ok, Mobb Deep isn’t the most “forgotten treasures” pick type of rap groups but you know sometimes I use that section just for overlooked / slept on joints. For some reason, walking and listening to music in the winter reminds me of mid-90’s NYC rap. There are certain records to …