palmen & freunde
The german producer and Hi-Hat Club member Dexter is about to release his new summer-vibe album on the cologne label Melting Pot Music. After two instrumental albums „The Jazz Files“ and „The Trip“, Dexter produced the beats and some of his friends, Audio88 & Yassin, Morlockk Dilemma, Roger (Blumentopf) and Chefket provides the vocals for his new LP. “Palmen […]
nobody smiling
On Juli 22nd, Common’s new album “Nobody’s Smiling” will be released. On the 13-track strong LP, he gets support by well known artists such as Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra & Dreezy, Elijah Blake, Vince Staples and Cocaine 80s. All tracks are produced by No I.D, who produced Common’s first three albums. You can now listen to the first […]
there were seven – remixes
18 months on from the release of their critically acclaimed 7th album, ‘There Were Seven’, UK Hip-Hop/Funk/Soul pioneers The Herbaliser return with ‘There Were Seven – Remixes’. Released on the band’s own Department H label the album features 15 newly recorded and remixed versions, plus a further 8 bonus instrumental cuts, from the likes of […]
herbalized
mr.smooth, one of our favourite producers finished another 20 beats for your listening pleasure. The new collection is entitled “Herbalized”, it’s his second release this year on bklyn music. Get your free digital copy now on Bandcamp. Check out his previous release “smthinsmth“. Streaming after the jump …
diggin’ through folders #1
“Diggin’ Through Folders | The Remix Files #1” is Cap Kendricks‘ first volume of his new compilation series. The collection holds 16 previously unreleased remixes of songs by Big L, The Notorious B.I.G., MF DOOM, Gravediggaz, Edgar Wasser, Fat Joe, Rick James, and more. Presented by Midnight Adventures, released 16th June 2014. Available on Bandcamp or direct here. […]
astroblacked
Astronote‘s new album named ‘Astroblacked’ features Stacy Epps, Rasheed Ali, Blu, Séou, Nick Walker, Illa J, Mansool, only to name a few. All tracks produced, arranged, mixed, mastered by Astronote. Additional vocals by KA-E , Boaz, Mansool, Phileas Flow, scratches by LD. See the full tracklist and stream the entire LP after the jump. Out June 26th on Astro Black Music/Shinigamie Records, available at iTunes […]
modern vintage
‘Modern Vintage’ is the new collaboration album from emcee John Robinson prolific drummer, composer, producer and band-leader Pat Van Dkye (aka PVD). John Robinson and PVD originally met at a show in 2008 and since then their chemistry has grown organically and has developed into the duo performing many formal shows together at venues like SOB’s, […]
the big payback vol. 3
This time around, Amerigo takes on James Brown in “The Big Payback Vol lll”. In the third and latest offering from “The Big Payback” summer mix series, the producer follows the exceptionally awesome first and second volumes from the legendary DJ Scratch and master craftsman, J. Period. Bringing together a fantasy league of all-stars for […]
tom misch
We’d like to introduce 18 year old composer, songwriter, guitarist, singer and violinist Tom Misch from London, UK. He creates some smooth, mellow, R&B inspired hip-hop tracks, aswell as vocal remixes featuring great rap-artists such as MF DOOM or The Notorious B.I.G.. Be sure to check out our soundcloud-selection below and Tom Misch’s Soundcloud and Bandcamp page.
ma dukes yancey collector’s edition
Jay Dee a.k.a. J Dilla is widely regarded as one of the greatest producers in hip hop history. ‘The King of Beats’ Ma Dukes Yancey Collector’s Edition is manufactured in the image and likeness of the exact SP-1200 which produced Jay Dee’s signature sound. The box casing is hand crafted from custom wood with chrome […]
directors of photography
‘Good As Gone’ is the first single of the upcoming new album by Dilated Peoples. ‘Directors of Photography’ is the first album after seven years of few solo acts and a break. Guest appearance on the LP comes by Aloe Blacc, Gangrene and Vince Staples. The official video to ‘Good As Gone’ produced by DJ Premier is available below. Pre-order know […]
kingdom
Common’s new album ‘Nobody Smiling’ is on the way. Common now released the short film video to the first single “Kingdom” featuring Vince Staples, directed Hype Williams. ‘Nobody’s Smiling’ available July 22nd on Def Jam, order via iTunes.
difference
Producer Creestal from Marseille, France captured the essence of a historic era like no other on his new album. Brainstorming from September 2013 with a heavy amount of crate diggin’, Creestal tracked down some of the most dusty, raw, forgotten songs you would probably find in a sunken cellar or forsaken attic. This 40 minute long […]
rock konducta
Madlib’s ‘Rock Konducta’ – the blatantly titled, rock-inspired entries in the producer’s long-running Beat Konducta instrumental series – will be released July 15. It is the fifth installment in Madlib’s Beat Konducta series following Beat Konducta: Movie Scenes (2006), Beat Konducta in India (2007), A Tribute to J Dilla (2009) and Beat Konducta in Africa (2010). […]
beyond the mist
Parisian duo Pacific Shore land on Cosmonostro with their first full-length ‘Beyond The Mist’ – twelve blissful cuts perfect for the summer months ahead. From the sultry soul of ‘Street Confusion’ to the hypnotic head-nod of ‘A Normal Way’, Pacific Shore prove their flair for finding the groove, crafting organic jams that ooze soul, with […]
yawn zen
Mndsgn is pronounced mind design. The law calls him Ringgo. His album ‘Yawn Zen’ will be released August 26 on Stones Throw Records. He’s carved himself an unusually calm-sounding place in the Los Angeles beat scene. Songs on Yawn Zen were recorded “in a state of bliss,” as the producer explains. “I’ve allowed myself to […]
piñata beats
Madlib’s instrumentals for ‘Piñata’ are now available on Rappcats. The vocal album with Freddie Gibbs was made between 2011 and 2013, but Gibbs also dipped back into Madlib’s archives going back as far as ten years for a few of the beats. Get your copy now.
ms. one
Georgia Anne Muldrow dropped the first leaks of her debut EP “Ms. One”. There’s also a timelapse video of the cover art for the album being created by Juse One ready for watching. “Personal” is the lead-off track from the EP, you can stream it below and also the instrumental version. Georgia Anne Muldrow new EP is due to release […]