Waahli (Nomadic Massive) x ATCQ’s “Vibes & Stuff”
Waahli from Montreal’s Nomadic Massive crew takes on the daunting challenge of doing a remix/cover of A Tribe Called Quest’s “Vibes and Stuff” (probably my favorite track from the “Low End Theory” album).
MED + MADlib = So fine music
MED and MADlib are killing it ! Dope as fuck! Representing the west coast, MEDaphoar is my favourite MC from the Stones Throw family.
“Fonky Expedition” – The Conscious Daughters
As I prepare to hit the road for an excursion through NYC, I came across that joint from The Conscious Daughters (TCD) who happened to hit it up straight with that joint back in ’94. Although they’re from the West coast, I still be bumping this in my system. Don’t …
Alaclair Ensemble x Incubator
This is QUEBEC hip-hop at its finest right here. French meets English. Boom Bap meets 8-bit bassyness! The Incubator remixes Alaclair Ensemble, one of the best hip-hop projects to come out of Quebec in a long time!
Fashawn “Ode to Illmatic” mixtape
Much talked about newcomer Fashawn from Fresno, Cali is taking on a very tough task: a tribute to one of hip-hop’s mythical albums. Nas‘ 1994 debut Illmatic Download Link
Big Boi “Sir Lucious Left Foot : The Son of Chico Dusty”
The buzz surrounding Big Boi’s first official solo record began in 2007 with the release of bangers like “Royal Flush” and “For yo Sorrows”. Over the past three years tracks and videos have been surfacing and feeding the hype machine. To try and review this album objectively, you have to …
Dj Jazzy Jeff + Mick Boogie “Summertime” mixtape
Brand new mixtape to please everyone at the family piknic / cookout / bbq
Sample Alert : Kheops vs Francois de Roubaix
Any real hip-hop head likes a good sample hunt. I rarely post about the whole sampler – sampled thing because frankly most of them have been done, so I focus on ones i’ve never seen before. This is a French Hip-Hop gem from 1997 used by Kheops for a Def …
Mark Ronson & The Business INTL – Bang Bang Bang
Hmmm, i’m not sure about this one… Yeah, Q-Tip is fire as always but honestly he could rap about his grocery list and it would still sound good. I guess i’ll let it grow on me. What do you think about this one?
Notes for Haiti Project – Oxfam America
A really positive project with all proceeds going to the Haitian relief fund via Oxfam America. You can download this project for a minimum donation of 1$, but we suggest you dig a little deeper! Follow the link Artist roster : Karriem Riggins, eLZhi, Invincible, Fashawn, SlopFunkDust, Astro, Crown Royale (Buff 1 & DJ Rhettmatic, Jordan Rockswell, Blu, Now …
J-Live “The Way That I Rhyme”
I’m not even sure when this came out but this is my track of the moment. Good summer joint from NYC’s triple threat: mc/dj/producer J-Live