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 …
Free Download: Analogue Monsta – Boom (Full Album)
When Suzi Analogue and TOKiMONSTA get together, they create an Analogue Monsta. The monster revealed itself yesterday in the form of Boom – the duo’s new album. The 11-track LP displays Analogue Monsta’s broad range of eclectic influences. Boom connects hip hop, psych rock, soul and electronic to form its …
Future Classic: Bix “The North”
Sometimes I ask myself how come I stumble upon new music that fits my mood so well at a given time. How did I find something as mysterious as The North by Canadian (I guess) beatmaker Bix.I mean, I can’t find any information on him and there is no revealing …
Flying Lotus “Until the Quiet Comes” Upcoming Album Details
Well well… It’s not the record yet, it’s not even a an audio or a video preview but any news surrounding the release of Flylo’s 3rd LP titled “Until the Quiet Comes” is good news. So for now all we have to sink our teeth in is the collaborator list: …
Forgotten Treasure: Paul Hunter “Paulʼs Pal” (1999)
OK, I donʼt have any time to do much research on this track, which leaves me having to choose between two realistic options: 1) Share it anyway in hopes it will simply be appreciated by most readers for itʼs beauty alone (while potentially sparking enough interest for the so-inclined to do their …
Karriem Riggins “Alone Together” Album Preview
via Stones Throw: “Karriem Riggins is best known as a jazz drummer and hip-hop producer for artists like Common, Slum Village, Talib Kweli and The Roots, but he doesn’t categorize himself as anything but an artist. He advises younger musicians to do the same. “You don’t have to put yourself …
Future Classic: No Gold “Puluti” (Love Dancing Remix)
Summer is, at last, here in Vancouver. It seems we have been stuck in a time-loop waiting for the sun to shine and the rain to fuck off. But no more. All suns on the forecast means go! Live your life! Create and explore! It’s an exciting time. Everything appears …
Future Classic: Nemo Achida “Soundtrack”
I’m always interested and curious about any new underground hip-hop talents like Clear Soul Forces, Blu, Ta-Ku, Oddisee, Suff Daddy and CCC to name a few. Last month, I found an awesome single on soundcloud by Nemo Achida that is definitely worth sharing. Here is Nemo Achida’s first single off of …
Future Classic: Nas “The Don” (Massive Attack Remix)
Wow, talk about a great surprise this morning. A remix collaboration coming from by Nas & Massive Attack, two absolute giants of the last 15-20 years. Two artists we’ve loved from day 1 but who haven’t always been bringing their A-game these past years for different reasons. Both have remained …
Future Classic: Krystale & Kaytradamus “The Good Fight EP”
After the success of their first collaboration on “Caught Up (Remix)”, Krystale and Kaytradamus took their partnership a step further to create an EP. The combination of Krystale’s jazzy-raspy voice and Kaytradamus’s inspired and unique beats create one singular whole that could charm everyone. The Good Fight presents five new …
MR. GUAN presents “My Favorite Tracks from TLM Records”
I’ve been wanting to link up with The Loud Minority for a long time now. They are a crew / dj collective out of Vienna, Austria and have been doing their thing for 8 years now and I’ve always been told to respect my elders heheh. No but really I …
Future Classic: SELA “Men Have Secrets, But No Mystery”
It’s been awhile since I found some music that had that dreamy vibe that I’m pretty much always looking for. The title is just so relevant to me: Men Have Secrets, But No Mystery. The beats of SELA put me in a dream and the textures are full with pure and innocent energy. This little piece of magic makes …