Future Classic: Elzhi “Halftime”
ELZHI, one of Detroit‘s finest on the mic and also a former member of legendary group SLUM VILLAGE is about to release on May 10th a project called ElMatic. A tribute to a classic record is always a tricky thing… Fashawn did the same project a couple months ago with …
Forgotten Treasure: Group Home “Suspended in time” (1996)
This is that real classic mid-90’s East Coast vibe. Yet another classic beat courtesy of Dj Premier. “Suspended in time” is a slept-on gem from the amazing 1996 “Livin Proof” album almost entirely produced by Primo.
Forgotten Treasure: The Roots “Proceed 2.0” feat Roy Ayers
Brilliant re-version of “Proceed” by the legendary Roots crew featuring Roy Ayers on vibraphone.
Forgotten Treasure: Cali Agents “This is my life” (2000)
As I was saying yesterday, this week i’m focusing on some of my favorite overlooked hip-hop jams because i’m playing a gig on saturday called “Hip-Hop History” One of the few tracks from the dark ages of Hip-Hop (1997-2002) that I can still mess with. For those who don’t know …
Hank Shocklee Interview (Bomb Squad, Public Enemy)
Public Enemy is without a doubt the most influential rap group of our planet. Thanks to Hank Shocklee. The founding member and legendary DJ/producer gives you an insight into the beginnings of P.E.. Whether it is the complementary combination of the voices of Chuck D. and Flavor Flav, or the …
Alaclair Ensemble live on Bande À Part
So proud to see my homies from Quebec rap supergroup Alaclair Ensemble do their thing. A) Because notwithstanding (good scrabble word) the fact that some of these guys are close friends, the music is absolutely dope! B) It’s not easy to make a living with rap music in Quebec. In …
Future Classic: JonWayne “Remixes are things” (Free!)
Hello Not Lexis here… Let me introduce myself. I’m Maxime Robin, a long time college radio host, beatmaker and all around instrumental hiphop lover from Quebec City. I really like Music is my Sanctuary because it makes me discover new beats. Another way to do that is to find interesting …
Forgotten Treasure: Home Team “Pick it up” (1992)
Seeing as I’m in Florida for a few days, I thought I’d hook up a few down south selections. Not that Florida is known for having the most cutting edge and interesting stuff i’m sure I can manage to dig up a few interesting oddities. Home Team (formerly known as …
Forgotten Treasure: Cunninlynguists “Seasons” ft. Masta Ace (2003)
This track was stuck on repeat for about 3 days last week. A real gem from much underrated rap group Cunninlynguists on their second record called SouthernUnderground. On ‘Seasons’ the crew with tha Masta Ace get on a reminiscent tip while RJD2 drops gliding cinematic flow with bubblin’ beats and …
Forgotten Treasure: Spice 1 “Strap on the side” (1994)
The G-FUNK theme of the week for our “Forgotten Treasures” selections. Some of these tracks have pretty violent images and lyrics, so I hope you can take it all in good fun as we do… Also, obviously we try to dig a little deeper than the obvious Ice Cube, Snoop, …
Forgotten Treasure: Lady of Rage “Afro Puffs” G-Funk Remix (1994)
Ok people, so the theme of the week for the Forgotten Treasures picks is…. drumroll… G-FUNK! So why not start things off with this little known G-Funk version released in 1994, right at the moment when every west coast rap record was all about those G-Funk basslines, sine wave synthesizers …
Future Classic: Sir Michael Rocks “The Rocks Report Mixtape”
It’s been a minute since The Cool Kids have dropped an album, and apparently they’re both doing solo projects. Here is the first dolo offering from Mikey Rocks, aka Sir Michael Rocks. His rhymes have become quite a bit more polished and this whole tape is flossy as hell, i …