Future Classic: Godlee Barnes (Blu) “The Norman Rockwell Beat Tape”
Ever since he hit the scene in the mid 2000’s, west coast MC Blu always been a really prolific artist. Bouncing from solo projects, to collaborations like Johnson & Jonson, Blu & Sene and C.R.A.C Knuckles. In 2011, he’s already put out 4 projects! That’s pretty much unheard of. It’s …
Shlohmo “Places” Video
A sweet and simple video of the song “Places” off the Bad Vibes LP by Shlohmo.
Future Classic: Flote “Disenchanted Forest”
“Disenchanted Forest” is a really strong beat excursion from Flote, a producer from Philly who I didn’t know about until just now. Major big up to home girl Sandy Tea for sending me this. Jokes aside, it took me about 20 seconds into the first track to notice that this …
Onra “Chinoiseries part 2” Preview (November 15th)
Our good homie ONRA has released the final teaser of his upcoming second volume of the Chinoiseries project. The concept is still the same: Onra goes on a trip to Vietnam and China, digs obscure traditional folklore music and pumps it into the MPC for some boom bap goodness. It’s …
James Pants “Beat Archive / Failed Rap Beats (’04-’08)
In 2011, is giving away free music still an a worthy incentive? Well, quite simply when the music behind it then yes. In this case, it’s coming from a very reliable source: Stones Throw‘s James Pants. Download JP Beats(Right-Click Save as:) via James Pants: “I bring forth the first installment …
Future Classic: Oddisee “Rock Creek Park” LP
Not sure if it’s a coincidence but a lot of my favorite hip-hop projects this year have come out of the Mello Music Group. From the Hasaan Mackey & Apollo Brown project, the Georgia Ann Muldrow LP and Has-Lo they’ve become of the most trusted names for the discerning hip-hop …
Future Classic: Kidkanevil “Tokyorkshire Research Inc”
Not so well written by: Max Robin – Do you know about Tokyorkshire? It seems to be some place in the UK that is home of the peculiar beatmaker Kidkanevil. In his beatmaking research, he stumbled on the work of Raymond Scott. Mr Scott’s music has been used in classic …
Future Classic: Empyrean “Solstice EP”
Written by: Aie Chat I’m known to love ambient and/or soulful music. I really appreciate it because, when you listen to it you get a special feeling, like you can get inside the little universe of the beatmaker who made it. Empyrean, is one who captivates me because he’s kind …
Future Classic: Amenta “Sacred Places EP”
Its been a while since I’ve fallen in love so much with the voice of a electronica/soul/jazz singer. For those who don’t know, I’m not the kind of listener who likes singers or rappers first, what I usually love about a song is always the instrumental. But in this case, when …
Future Classic: Shash’U “Princess”
After his performance after the Blu & Exile show I had to share at least one joint from the homie Shash’U. I booked him this summer as the opener for Dibia$e and let’s just say he gave him a run for his money! Hahah… No seriously I love when hometown …
Brownswood Bubblers Volume 7
Brownswood Bubblers is back with their 7th edition, providing a platform for unsung heroes and emerging talent from the Worldwide underground. The series distills the stream of exciting new artists that have become semi-permanent fixtures in Gilles Peterson‘s playlists and DJ sets of late to create a suite of perfect …
Free Download: Adult Swim “Unclassified”
Seems like the whole branded content is getting quite popular these days. The Red Bull Music Academy, the Stussy Beats Contest, Reebok Classics interviews, etc, etc… (special Burger King Flying Lotus value meal anyone?) Anyyyways, this compilation of “rare and unreleased tracks” is a project from Adult Swim, everyones’ favorite …