Karriem Riggins “Produced That” (Stones Throw Podcast)
via StonesThrow: Karriem Riggins, jazz drummer. He’s backed Hank Jones, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Donald Byrd and Ron Carter. He tours with Diana Krall, and recently collaborated with The Beatles’ Paul McCartney on his first studio release in five years. But Karriem does something Ringo never dreamed of – he also …
Future Classic: High-Klassified “London Flexin”
Sometimes when you are drowning in a sea of new releases, re-issues, free mixtapes and so on, you end up missing some really crucial projects. Take this track called “London Flexin” coming from our own city that flew right under our noses. High Klassified, good homie and member of the …
Future Classic: EMAN & VLooper “E.M.M.A.N.U.E.L”
We are not the kind of website that posts about a record 5 minutes after getting the info about a new release. We like to let the music sink in and actually, you know, listen to it a few times? But in this case, we started working on it as …
Future Classic: Häzel “The Lost Tapes”
Hip-Hop & Soul French producer, Häzel just released a few days ago his project called “The Lost Tapes” on The Beat Down, a label based in Brooklyn, NY. He has collaborated with the likes of Onra, Slakah The Beatchild, Ebrahim, TFOX and Drake so that should give you an idea …
Future Classic: Phony Ppl. “Nothing Special” EP
There is just something about hip-hop collectives that i’ve always loved. There seems to be an energy and honesty that comes out of groups that are more than 3-4 members. The Pharcyde, Little Brother, The Roots, Quakers and countless others all had that creativity that made them stand out in …
Future Classic: Nomadic Massive “SUPAFAM” Mixtape
Holy Smokes, where do I begin?! Well first off the concept is genius. Anyone who’s ever seen Nomadic Massive live knows that they roll deep in Supafam from actual members to local associations to international connections to die-hard devotees. Playing tribute to that element of their appeal was a wonderful …
Future Classic: Nas “Daughters” + “Cherry Wine”
So I finally sat down and gave Nas’s new album Life is Good a full listen and have to admit that I really wish I hadn’t. When I gave the album a first skim through I found two gems on it that really made me expect the best, but turns …
Guest Mixes: Konrad OldMoney x Sagewondah
Summer sets the stage for many of our favorite rituals, usually of the mating variety. The one event that really lets you know you’re smack in the middle of the most wonderful time of year is without a doubt the BBQ. Food and drink aside, barbecues are among the most …
Free Download: Blu & Exile “A Man”
From the duo who brought you the modern classic Below The Heavens comes the first official release in anticipation of their forthcoming follow up album Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them. Free download from the “Maybe One Day” EP Out Now via Dirty Science / Fat …
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.