Future Classic: Chuck English “WRKING” Beat Tape
When The Cool Kids where all the hype back in 08’, they definitely brought something to the table that was different and were co-signed by a lot of big underground acts at that time. Without a doubt, the rhyming skills of the duo was really average but they kept it …
Timbaland – True Hollywood Story (Documentary)
For some reason Timbaland doesn’t get as much respect as he should from all the hip-hop and R&B heads. When you ask anyone about him they’ll agree that he’s one of the best and most original producers but it seems that when heads list their favorites they seem to be …
Dela “The Robert Glasper Beat Tape”
Download the new DELA project. A tribute to the dope jazz pianist Robert Glasper. Essential!
Future Classic: Grems “Chat Con”
I discovered french rapper (and grapher) GREMS a few years ago when someone gave me a project he worked on called Rouge à Levres which I’ve been playing ever since. Tons of guys who know their shit like Lefto, Onra and my friend Etienne (from the Rhytmologie show in Montreal) …
Dj Premier “80’s Mix” – Live From HeadQCourterz
DJ Premier has entered the new year in style as he blessed his listeners with a 2012 mix, featuring an audio goodness with old school hip-hop tunes. Premo serves a fine set of two hours of records that lists 29 records from the likes of Run DMC, MC Lyte, Biz …
Forgotten Treasure: Slum Village “Tainted” (2002)
Yeah, I know. It’s not the most “forgotten” of Slum Village tracks but I’m sharing this because I had never seen the video for some reason until my homie and great producer Elaquent shared it today. This was an anthem for the heads but let’s not forget that outside of …
Alaclair Ensemble “Dest en Nouess” (Bas Canadian Tour Video)
I talk a lot about my homies from Alaclair Ensemble on MIMS, but it because it’s well deserved. This latest gem is a new track and a new video with highlights from their life on tour in Quebec in 2011.
Georgia Anne Muldrow on Production
Acclaimed producer, singer, and lyricist Georgia Anne Muldrow gives a rare glimpse into her beat making philosophy and how she came to the decision to make music her life passion.
Future Classic: Jean Grae “U & ME & Everyone, We Know”
Well well! 2012 is starting off nicely on the soulful side of things! After new jams from Robert Glasper and Michael Kiwanuka here is a great jazzy and soulful track from someone we didn’t hear from in a while… miss Jean Grae! Life for female MC’s in the hip-hop world …
Action Bronson “Contemporary Man”
I’ve been a big fan of Action Bronson for the last two years so i’m always on the look for anything he puts out. This is a teaser track apparently from a project with Party Supplies called Blue Chips. Essentially it’s a 5 minute jam over some of the most …
Future Classic: Markings “Odd Man Out”
When friends send me their music I always take my time to give it that first listen. I want to give it a really honest and objective listen because I don’t want to post anything on this site just because I’m friends with so and so. Thinking of my readers …
Future Classic: Guilty Simpson “Close Curtains” (BoomBaptist Remix)
To finish off 2011 in beauty, here is my review of Guilty Simpson’s Close Curtains EP that released 3 weeks ago on (iN)Sect Records. With the amazing production of Ernest Gonzales also known under the name of Mexicans With Guns on Innovative Leisure, it already promises to introduce quality Bass Music to the raw detroit HipHop audience. …