N.W.A in the studio (video from ’91)
Wowww. What a dope find. This is a video from a studio session with N.W.A back in 1991 when they were working on the Efil4zaggin album. It’s a timely discovery because I also wanted to share the fact that I heard a rumor that there is a movie about N.W.A …
The First 10 Gold Rap Singles in History
Over 30 years and counting. Rap music is still here and keeps getting more and more present in mainstream music. Like any other genre of music I listen to, there is a love / hate relationship here for sure. I absolutely hate what 90% of what hip-hop has become. Over …
Future Classic: Amenta “Sacred Places EP”
Its been a while since I’ve fallen in love so much with the voice of a electronica/soul/jazz singer. For those who don’t know, I’m not the kind of listener who likes singers or rappers first, what I usually love about a song is always the instrumental. But in this case, when …
Forgotten Treasure: Blu “Sun in my face” (J Dilla Production)
This “forgotten treasure” pick is for everyone who came out to the Blu & Exile show we put together in Montreal this week! Blu is such a prolific dude that I could probably do a top 10 of his forgotten gems but seeing as they’re only a few years old …
Future Classic: Shash’U “Princess”
After his performance after the Blu & Exile show I had to share at least one joint from the homie Shash’U. I booked him this summer as the opener for Dibia$e and let’s just say he gave him a run for his money! Hahah… No seriously I love when hometown …
Brownswood Bubblers Volume 7
Brownswood Bubblers is back with their 7th edition, providing a platform for unsung heroes and emerging talent from the Worldwide underground. The series distills the stream of exciting new artists that have become semi-permanent fixtures in Gilles Peterson‘s playlists and DJ sets of late to create a suite of perfect …
Free Download: Adult Swim “Unclassified”
Seems like the whole branded content is getting quite popular these days. The Red Bull Music Academy, the Stussy Beats Contest, Reebok Classics interviews, etc, etc… (special Burger King Flying Lotus value meal anyone?) Anyyyways, this compilation of “rare and unreleased tracks” is a project from Adult Swim, everyones’ favorite …
Mix of the Day: Fatoosan “Tabarnak!”
Absolutely great mix from Fatoosan who I met this summer with Lefto when they were both on vacation in Quebec. They both took the the time to discover the sights, smells and sounds Montreal had to offer (check out Lefto’s road movie here). Whenever we had time to talk about …
Future Classic: Koen “Outputs 2”
Browsing around on some of my favorite sites and I stumbled upon this nugget on the always reliable site called Moovmnt.com from Amsterdam. I love instrumental hiphop and abstract beats but in the last 2-3 years there have been sooo many releases and new artists that it brings the overall …
Future Classic: The Will Sessions (Free Album)
via Stones Throw: Eight-piece soul-funk ensemble Will Sessions began making a name for themselves by playing gigs with fellow Detroit natives Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Phat Kat, backing them with live interpretations of Madlib, Dilla and Black Milk beats. Now the group has dropped a free live album, Real Sessions, a …
DJ Premier on Will Sessions’ “Elmatic Instrumentals”
With the impending release of “The Elmatic Instrumentals,” DJ Premier took some time to check out the new interpretations of some of his classic productions, as covered by Detroit band Will Sessions. After explaining the background behind the beat for “Memory Lane,” he’s predictably impressed with the new instrumental versions …
Kenlo Craqnuques “Jeudi / Picots Cheapos”
It’s the return one of the 2 kings of the “piu piu” wave (the other being VLooper). Kenlo Craqnuques is one of our best and most original beatmakers in Quebec and Canada. He gets love from heads from Japan to LA. In fact, whenever I bring artists over for Montreal …