B.Lewis Interview
We are pretty excited to be helping bring a very good show in Montreal including B.Lewis, a talented up and coming producer from San Jose who we love here. (Event details here). He took a few minutes while on tour so we can all learn a little more about the …
Bad Habits Made-To-Order DJ Console
Ok, now you know what to get me for Christmas… Bad Habits DJ Consoles take their inspiration from the set-ups of infamous clubs such as Studio 54 and the Paradise Garage, where DJs such as Larry Levan and Nicky Siano gave birth to a distinctly ‘New York’ brand of dance …
Future Classic: Janet Jackson “If” (Kaytranada Remix)
I first took notice of Kaytra Laboom‘s music via youtube, bancamp and soundcloud and was struck by how he managed to travel through genres and stand out; holding his own with his hard yet minimalist beats. Every time I vibed off of his homecooked beatscapes I was in awe at …
Future Classic: Werkha “Le Roitelet”
With the amount of future beats / soul / post-dubstep (or whatever the hell you choose to call it) it’s real easy to get lost in the shuffle and start hating that whole vibe all together. We certainly have phases where tracks like these get on our nerves and we …
Flako & Dirg Gerner “Honey Drips”
“In a world jaded – caustic with sarcasm and packaged in plastic, fLako is an example of an artist who’s fearless with his humanity. Not a fiend for the limelight, there’s no gimmick to his craft, cos in the end it’s all about an honest, well written tune. A soul-documentarian …
Future Classic: Robert Glasper “Afro Blue” (9th Wonder Remix feat. Phonte)”
The jazz pianist’s 2011 release “Black Radio” contained an insane amount of highlights, and one of them certainly was “Afro Blue”, the oh-so-soulful collab with Erykah Badu… The album is really good, and I was (half) surprised to hear that he’s been masterminding a remixing project of several tracks from …
Future Classic: Mr Williamz “We Run England”
We only discovered this track and few weeks ago but its already one of our favorites of 2012. You might have heard it in our last MIMS monthly radio show, or in some of Lexis‘ live sets too. Big Big track. “We Run England” is the debut single off the …
Future Classic: Fulgeance “Step-Thru”
French producer Fulgeance’s new album is coming out very soon as a uber limited-edition CD (500 copies) on the rx:tx label. Coming out on October 15th, I think it will be worth fighting to get your hands on a physical copy for the 12 dope tracks and a dope remix …
Dj Bliss “The 63 Minutes Of Madness” Mixtape
Brand new mixtape from BLISS, one of Montreal’s best and one of our favorite DJ’s out there. What I love from Bliss is that even though he is known for his versatility, he also has his own very distinct sound. I could probably spot one of his mixes without knowing …
Pete Rock & CL Smooth “Mecca and the Soul Brother” – 20th Anniversary
Hands down this record is one of the top 5 most influencial records in my life. As far as hip-hop LP’s goes in my opinion it’s right up there as one of the best and most forward thinking records ever. The fact that it’s turning 20 years old doesn’t make …
Future Classic: Bahwee “Don’t Have Time”
“Don’t Have Time” my favorite track from BAHWEE’s new free project called “Flavors 2” released on the always dope beats label HW&W. Loved the track so much we put it on our last MIMS Radio Show and everytime it comes on we just can’t help but smile and nod. Such …
“The Last Shop Standing” – The Rise, Fall And Rebirth Of The Independent Record Shop
I really can’t say how much independent / local record stores have meant to me and my musical “upbringing”. I do consider myself very lucky to be part of the last generation that grew up with these record stores still being around. When I was a teenager I bought most …