Future Classic: Floating Points “Marilyn”
Floating Points – with tunes like “People’s Potential” and “Vacuum Boogie,” it’s no brainier that Floating Points is a master who can effortlessly whip out delightful cosmic boogie, a trusted provider of some seriously hot jam to your ultimate pleasure. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting long …
Future Classic: Lil B “Real Life” (Elaquent Remix)
“hi. i make beats. i love sega. nintendos dope too, but i grew up on sega. batman is my favourite superhero. i dont quantize my drums. my kungfu movie collection is over 400 films easy. and i rep Gill Breathing. that about sums me up. one love, -eQ” via – …
Kenlo Craqunuques – Soucoupe Volante Mutek 2011
2011 is a big year so far for my good homie KENLO. He is no longer the favorite producer of a few heads in Montreal and Quebec. He is starting to get some major love from right here which is always important to get from your homebase. So far this …
Future Classic: 14KT “Killa Tape”
via A-Side Worldwide “Straight up…this is that raw ish. Slaps. Face Twisters. Hard beats. All these joints were made in a span of 08’-11’. It all started when I first got into the Red Bull Beat Battle in Detroit end of 08’. I was never known as a beat battle …
Future Classic: Edison – Dehydrated Water EP
Written by : Max Robin It’s quite possible that you might not know the instrumental beat music of California’s Edison. Partly because “Edison” is not a particularly useful internet research word and there are a couple of music acts sharing the name of the famous American inventor. All that could …
Future Classic: Kenlo – “Rue Maricourt” (Mutek Beat Tape)
Exclusive new Kenlo track from his new beat tape to commemorate his Montreal MUTEK festival appearance. The rest of the beat tape is coming soon. Maybe even on here (wink) so hold tight! Or buy a copy from him on the streetssss! You can download all the Kenlo Craqnuques volumes …
Future Classics: Ali the son of Abdul – The Karma series
Written by Max Robin: Simplicity is sometimes the way. If we are talking about beats, a break and some crisp drums is all you really need. That’s exactly what Canadian rapper/beatmaker Ali the son of Abdul does in his Karma EP serie. (By the way, they are all available as …
Dj Lexis – beats Beats BEATS! (for Le CHYZnit)
This is an exclusive mix for my good homie Maybe Watson and his new radio in Quebec City called “Le CHYZnit”. Was really happy to share this one with him because we both like those next level abstract weirdo hip-hop beats. I always play some of that stuff here and …
Future Classic: Thundercat “The Golden Age of the Apocalypse”
From the good folks at the always fresh Moovmnt.com website Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner is a bass prodigy. Barely in his twenties, the 80s cartoon fanatic already has an impressive resume. He tours with Suicidal Tendencies and Erykah Badu consistently, he provides his amazing musicality on projects like Flying Lotus’ Cosmogramma, …
Future Classic: Venetian Snares “Ever Apparent All Being Shoulder”
To be honest i’m really not that familiar with Venetian Snares‘ work. Being that I hangout in a lot of weirdo record stores i’ve crossed his vinyls every now and then. I was doing some research for a radio show i’m doing tomorrow and I saw the title of the …
Future Classic: Soucoupes Volantes (Kenlo, Smilé, Sevdee, Jam)
A tasty platter of space dust courtesy of some of my favorite purveyors of head nodding from Montreal. I’m good friends with Sevdee and Kenlo and although I don’t know the two other dudes personally (Smilé Smah & Jam), i’ve heard some great stuff through their affiliation with the K6A …
Future Classic: Ifan Dafydd “No Good”
Not always a fan of that whole post-post-dubstep-abstract-soul movement. But as in any other genre, when it’s done right, it just works. Very nice Amy Winehouse flip by IFAN DAFYDD. This is a favorite of mine no doubt. In the running for top tracks of 2011! A lot of people …