Mama Odé | Tales and Patterns of the Maroons
Brothers Reginald Omas Mamode IV and Jeen Bassa come together as Mama Odé on full length album ‘Tales And Patterns Of The Maroons’. At its core this is a classic “hip hop” format LP – but have you ever heard Creole Sega Rap Roots music before? Of Creole descent from a group of African islands […]
Demae | Life Works Out... Usually
The debut project from London’s Demae (fka Bubblerap and ⅓ of Hawk House) — due on digital and 12” vinyl via Touching Bass. ‘Life Works Out…Usually’ is a soothing antidote to these turbulent times; a soulful coming-of-age story celebrating black joy, self-empowerment and life learnings centered around an integral two year period of growth and […]
Curren$y & Harry Fraud | The Outrunners
„With over 15 years in the game and a discography that stretches well over 50 projects, Curren$y is no stranger to a collaborative effort–teaming up with Wiz Khalifa, Statik Selektah, Berner, DJ Fresh, Berner, Smoke DZA, Cardo, and others just in the last year alone. But there’s one artist he’s continued to get back in […]
Kendrick Lamar | The Beauty in the Patience
FANTASY EP by Kendrick Lamar produced by Will On The Soul. “The Beauty in the Patience” features 2Pac, Pusha T, J. Cole and Nipsey Hussle. Out now here – stream below. Will On The Soul. · Kendrick Lamar – The Beauty in the Patience EP
Pinty | Midnight Moods
The South London artist returns with a late night mixtape recorded over several sprawling nocturnal sessions with a revolving cast of characters that include DJ JD Sports aka King Krule and Maxwell Owin. Culminating in 6 tracks and a ‘lullaby’, the woozy and loose takes were eventually mixed down and mistakenly bounced in mono as […]
Wilma Archer – A Western Circular
New album by Wilma Archer is out – Within A Western Circular lies an exciting and varied crew of guest artists including MF DOOM, Samuel T. Herring (Future Islands), Sudan Archives, and Laura Groves, all contributing vocals to his rich, dextrous compositions. Supple and multi-layered, honouring his acoustic heritage and influence, A Western Circular builds […]
Tom Misch & Yussef Days | What Kinda Music
“What Kinda Music” is an astonishing collaboration between Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, two artists of very different disciplines, and one of the most unique and seamlessly original projects of its ilk to date. It is released via Blue Note Records – one of the most legendary music labels around, and one known for moving […]
Bokoya | Introducing
Bokoya – is a Jazz/Hip Hop band. The four musicians play together as if they grew up inside a drum machine. They improvise, shape, and develop beats in the electric field of repetition and variation. Once a groove starts to vibe and people nod their heads, the audience is invited to become part of a […]
Fiendsh | To The End
All the way from Thailand the 2016 released full length debut from Fiendsh for Cold Busted. Laid back and chill instrumental hip hop featuring tons of soul and funk influences packed into 16 groovy beats. To The End by Fiendsh
Jeen Bassa | Cassava Pone
This is a classic beat-tape style LP from one of the most under rated Hip Hop producers in the UK right now. Warm and woozy productions that stand out in a world saturated with bland Dilla and Madlib-esque pastiches. Heavily influenced by Bassa’s Mauritian roots, the album takes you on a journey through aboriginal and […]
FloFilz | Transit
In 2019 things have changed. Today jazz is not only about diggin’ old records and learning about Bird and Trane. Jazz is very much alive and the city of London has become one of its epicenters. The UK jazz scene is happening because it is deeply connected with hip-hop, soul and club music. A perfect […]
Shafiq Husayn |- The Loop
The Loop’ is the new LP by Los Angeles based polymath Shafiq Husayn, an epic project which saw its inception in 2012 through a series of studio sessions at Shafiq’s home, including collaborations with the likes of Thundercat, Erykah Badu, Flying Lotus, Bilal and Anderson Paak. Amongst a close knit circle of friends and family […]
Waltaa | Lose Control
For their second release, NBN Records select Walter Mecca, the enigmatic character out of Paris’ suburbs, who built an extensive catalogue over the last decade under various aliases on his own imprint Weirdata. He steps up here to deliver his first vocal opus “Lose Control” under the moniker of Waltaa as we discover another side […]
Black Friction | Introducing
Black Friction is a producer and DJ from Dortmund (Germany). He found his way into music through his DJ partner Thelonious Mark. Together they form the DJ-duo ”Delicious Frequencies” and have shared the stage with the likes of the legendary SoulRabbi, Retrogott, Twit One, Acid Arab, Hade as well as Detroit legend Mike Huckaby. Black […]
Little Simz | Grey Area
“Grey Area” is the third studio album by English rapper Little Simz, featuring guest appearance by Cleo Sol, Chronixx, Little Dragon and Michael Kiwanuka. Released on 1 March 2019 through Age 101 Music. Listen below.
Reginald Omas Mamode IV | Where We Going?
New Reginald Omas Mamode IV album “Where We Going?” is coming May 10th on Bandcamp. “Where We Going?” was partly recorded on a journey to the Mascarene Islands in search of family roots. ‘he album is reflective of the search for this lineage, which branches from ancient Mauritian Maroons – whose rich heritage, […]
favourite things | 2.19
favourite things 2.19 – Poppy Ackroyd feat. Hauschka, DJ Shadow, Mophono, The Cinematic Orchestra, Amon Tobin, Alma Negra feat. Michal Turtle, Meitei, Organic Pulse Ensemble, Daniel Thorne, Yusufla, Rōnin Arkestra, Sarah Tandy, Culross Close, Nubiyan Twist feat. Mulatu Astatke, Ben Hayes feat. Nubya Garcia, OK;KO, Cykada, Mark de Clive-Lowe, SEED Ensemble, Vibration Black Finger feat. Ebony Rose, […]
favourite things | 1.19
favourite things 1.19 – Kokoroko, Ruby Rushton, Mark de Clive-Lowe feat. Brandon Combs, Brandon Eugene Owens, Carlos Nino & Josh Johnson, Long Arm, Ill Considered, Ambrose Akinmusire, Seed Ensemble, OK:KO, Myele Manzanza, Rosie Turton, Nihilism, Black Taffy, Kassa Overall, Erik Blood feat. Theo Croker, Paper Tiger, The Cinematic Orchestra feat. Roots Manuva, Chester Watson, Planet Giza […]