S. Fidelity | I Guess I’ll Never Learn
I Guess I’ll Never Learn” is S. Fidelity’s third solo album on Jakarta Records, after “A Safe Place to Be Naked” (2017) and “Fidelity Radio Club” (2021). It’s by far the most complex project of the Swiss-born and Berlin-based artist and producer. On 13 songs, together with seven guest vocalists, he explores the circular nature […]
Nahokimama, Toshiki Soejima | Kimama Beats
The wonderful husband-and-wife duo from Japan – neo-soul guitarist Toshiki Soejima & trumpeter/multi-instrumentalist Nahokimama are back with another album. The 10-track Kimama Beats is a sonic garden born from spontaneity & pure creativity – a cross-continental bloom, led by Nahokimama & supported by Toshiki Soejima. Drawing from the free-spirited essence of “kimama” (気まま, meaning carefree […]
Gas-Lab | Please Don’t Judge Me
With Please Don’t Judge Me, Argentinian producer and multi-instrumentalist Gas-Lab delivers another soulful blend of laid-back hip-hop, jazz and Latin influences. Known for his smooth, sample-infused beats and live instrumentation, Gas-Lab continues his tradition of crafting mellow grooves that feel both nostalgic and fresh. The album flows like a warm evening conversation — dusty drums, […]
Shungu | Faith in the Unknown
On Faith in the Unknown, Brussels-based producer ShunGu brings together a dream ensemble of collaborators — including Pink Siifu, Liv.e, Fatima, Maxo, Fly Anakin, Navy Blue, and others — for a 14-track exploration of trust, vulnerability, and creative risk. Each song unfolds as a conversation between artists, moods, and eras, forming a deeply personal yet […]
Bastien Keb | GHOULS
First Word Records proudly presents Ghouls, the sixth studio album from Bastien Keb—a 19-track journey through psychedelic chamber-funk, cinematic instrumentals, warped anti-ballads, and ethereal ambience. Part soundtrack, part beat tape, part memoir, Ghouls feels like a dream stitched from late-night thoughts and faded memories. Entirely sample-free, Keb crafts each piece himself—layering strings, harps, saxophones, flutes, […]
Mick Jenkins | A Murder of Crows
With A Murder of Crows, Mick Jenkins and British producer EMIL deliver an 11-track collaboration that feels dark, cinematic, and uncompromising. Jenkins brings his signature lyricism—mixing introspection, social critique, and poetic imagery—while EMIL’s production provides moody backdrops rooted in jazz texture, subtle electronics, and a restrained but immersive atmosphere. From the opener “Dream Catchers”, where […]
Black Milk | BLURS
With BLURS, Detroit producer and MC Black Milk delivers one of his most introspective and sonically adventurous records to date. Released via Mass Appeal, the album blends raw lyricism with lush, often cinematic production—drawing from hip-hop, soul, jazz, and experimental textures in equal measure. Across 12 tracks, Black Milk reflects on duality, memory, and perception—fitting […]
Brenk Sinatra | Midnite Ride IV
Vienna’s beat maker Brenk Sinatra returns with Midnite Ride IV, set to drop on August 1, 2025 via Wave Planet Records. This fourth installment in his acclaimed Midnite Ride series continues the dusk-to-dawn journey through lush, soulful hip-hop soundscapes. With 17 tracks clocking in at around 42 minutes, it promises the perfect late-night soundtrack. Fans have already gotten […]
FloFilz | Hagaki 葉書
FloFilz’s new album Hagaki—out September 12th on Melting Pot Music—is a musical postcard from Japan. Blending jazz, beats, and Japanese cultural influences, it was recorded in both Berlin and Tokyo and features guests like Takuya Kuroda, Nao Yoshioka, Budamunk, Toshiki Soejima, and Matt Wilde. The album’s rich visual identity comes from renowned music and travel […]
Little Simz | Lotus
Little Simz’s sixth studio album, Lotus, released on June 6, 2025, marks a significant evolution in her artistic journey. Departing from her long-standing collaboration with producer Inflo, Simz teams up with Miles Clinton James to craft a soundscape that blends jazz, punk, soul, and Afrobeat influences .  The album delves deep into themes of […]
Reginald Omas Mamode | IV Rivière Noire
Reginald Omas Mamode IV is a British musician with Mauritian roots. His sound blends influences from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Afro, Funk, and traditional island music like Sega and Maloya. Coming from a deeply musical family, he has played a key role in shaping the UK’s beat and jazz scene. Together with his brothers and artists […]
Kae Tempest | Self Titled
With Self Titled, Kae Tempest unveils their most personal work to date. Set for release on July 4, 2025, via Island Records, the fifth studio album dives deep into themes of self-reflection and artistic expression. Produced by Fraser T Smith, the album features twelve tracks blending spoken word, electronic soundscapes, and raw storytelling. Collaborations with […]
La Cantina x Mog x Future of Lofi | Fractales
Originally from Toulouse, La Cantina is basically a trio created in 2013. After practicing by making a series of mixtapes for the webradio Good Morning Toulouse, then for the webzine Cultiz, the trio released their first instrumental project in 2015. Developing a Hip-Hop style, La Cantina now joined forces with producers Mog a Future of […]
Àbáse | Awakening
Science informs us that while we’re still in the womb, we’re able to hear our parents’ voices; and after birth, as we develop consciousness and memory, we’ll be soothed by these familiar sounds. As humans trying to make sense of our time on this planet, we may wishfully imagine a similarly comforting course to the […]
FloFilz | Handful
Berlin-based beatmaker FloFilz is gearing up to unveil his latest musical journey “handful” via Cologne beat label casual low grind this summer. His new release serves as a culmination of 10 tracks crafted over a two-year period, showcasing FloFilz’s skill as an artist. Collaborating with both longtime friends (Hubert Daviz, Wun Two) and new musical […]
Jonny Drop • Andrew Ashong | Puzzle Dust
Four years in the making, this surprise collaboration between Jonny Drop and AndrewAshong fuses soul and psychedelia with downtempo beats. Ashong’s continuing mission to subvert expectations manifests greatly here, but the album is full of melodic hooks, layered to infinity alongside his acoustic guitar. Meanwhile Jonny Drop quietly flips samples unrecognisable from his extensive vinyl […]
Tyler Daley | Son Of Zeus
Tyler Daley is the acclaimed and highly renowned Manchester artist now surging into his autonomy with his debut solo EP ‘Son of Zeus’. With humble beginnings in Manchester’s scene, Daley’s influence merges a nostalgic love for pirate radio with a mix of musical inspirations journeying through roots reggae, street soul and R&B whilst modernising his […]
Fatima | Love On Acid EP
Fatima returns with a new 4 track EP ‘Love On Acid’, her first official solo release since 2018’s ‘And Yet It’s All Love’ LP. Four tracks of straight up RnB produced in its entirety by East London rapper/pianist Harvey Whyte. The London by way of Stockholm, Sweden export made her mark through game changing collaborations […]