Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation
As a young boy Ossie grew up in a rasta community where he learned techniques of vocal chanting and hand drumming under the tutelage of Brother Job. In the early 1950s he set up a Rasta community in Rockfort on the east side of Kingston, where many of Kingston’s musicians …
Future Classic: Machinedrum “Dekalbeat” (ft. Theophilus London)
I first heard about New York producer Machinedrum on Jesse Boykins III’s disco jam “B4 The Night Is Through” and decided to go hunting for more of this talented producers’ work. I stumbled on a track called “Dekalbeat” that was created about a year ago with fellow New Yorker Theophilus …
BADBADNOTGOOD “CMYK/DMZ” Live in London
If you don’t know about BadBadNotGood then we’re have you been these last 3 weeks?? heheh… Who can blame you if you haven’t, 3 weeks on the internet is like 3 years in the real world. Things are moving that fast and the attention span of music listeners / media …
Forgotten Treasure: Gil Scott-Heron “Angel Dust” (1978)
Gil Scott Heron is justifiably recognised as one of the most unique black music artists of all time. His music transgresses all musical barriers in the same way that Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye did, although never crossing over to that realm of mainstream recognition. Along with co-producer …
Robert Glasper Interview
We interviewed Robert Glasper before his amazing show in Montreal and had a nice little talk about bringing back jazz music, remix projects, hanging with Dilla and covering Nirvana. Big ups to Scott C of Barbarian Love who handled the interview duties. We know the video is a bit blurry …
MOOVMNT “Glimeering Fractions : Mix 02”
“Breathtaking sparkles, glimmering fractions. What melodical madness causes such satisfaction?” The MOOVMNT squad is back with our second monthly selection of rare melodical gems. February’s birthstone is Amethyst. For all you heavy drinkers, pay attention! This violet variety of quartz means ‘not intoxicated’ in Ancient Greek. People believed that the …
Lexis’ Montreal Special on Lefto’s Radio Show (Belgium)
The homie LEFTO, one of the world best radio hosts and most eclectic tastemaker, asked up to put together a Montreal-only mix to showcase some of the best music that’s going on in the city these days. When I got asked to do this project by Lefto I knew it …
Stevie Wonder “Hotter than July” (1980 Documentary)
This rare documentary was broadcasted for the first time in 1981 by the BBC. It covers the 1980/1981 USA tour by Stevie Wonder looking into musical genius, insight and his preparation for a concert, and his appearance at a Washington Rally to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King.
Sparkz “Jacques de la Jungle” (Sparkz resync)
Very nice little re-edit from the Montreal homie Sparkz. He’s a very quiet dude but the guy has one of the best batting averages out there. Average meaning, the number of stuff he sends me of his VS the number that I like. In fact, his batting average is almost …
Guest Mixes: Alexander Nut “Rinse FM. 18/2/12”
Big Big treat right here from the man Alex Nut, label boss at Eglo and Ho_tep but also host of one of the best radio shows in the galaxy (Saturday 13pm on RinseFM). “It’s not often that i do a tracklist and mailout for the radio show. But this is …
Mix of the Day: Priceyall “Roxanne Monique (Valentine)”
Last minute addition to your “makin babies” mixtape courtesy of the homie Priceyall from Chicago. One look at the tracklist and you just want to press play instantly. Tracklist Sabzi – Blue Collar Holidae DJ Quik – Quik’s Groove 2 Biz Markie – She’s Not Just Another Woman (Monique) 2Pac …
Little Dragon “Crystalfilm” (Video)
New video from the third LP from Little Dragon called “Ritual Union” by Daniel Wirtberg. If you haven’t checked out their last LP or somehow don’t know about this band drop what you’re doing now! Very nice little video, quite the dreamy Scandinavian cinematic trip.