bishouné: alma del huila
Singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Garzón-Montano, spent his early years mastering the violin, guitar, and drums, before turning to the piano and bass guitar to better complete his compositions. He now released his debut album debut EP “Bishouné – Alma del Huila” via Styles Upon Styles. Stream the entire LP below via Bandcamp.
favourite things | 2.14
Our feburary soundcloud playlist contains 45 selected tracks, out of various genres – from hip-hop, jazz, soul and electronic music. Check out the monthly selection “favourite things” on bklyn’s daily updated soundcloud page.
cadillacs
Snoop Dogg teams up with Madlib, the result is “Cadillacs”, one track off Snoop’s third installment of his “That’s My Work” mixtape series. Get the whole 20-track strong mixtape, hosted by DJ Drama for free on Dat Piff.
carpet patrol
Suff Daddy and Torky Tork are Carpet Patrol. With their new collaborative joint they’re about to release the self-titled album “Carpet Patrol”. The official release date is march 21. Out on Melting Pot Music, pre-order now on HHV or iTunes.
friendly bacteria
Andy Carthy aka Mr. Scruff is due to release his first studio album since 2008’s Ninja Tune, on May 19th. “Friendly Bacteria” features vocals by some of his friends, Robert Owens, Vanessa Freeman and Denis Jones. You can listen to the first track off the album “Render Me” featuring Denis Jones. Order your copy of the album on 2LP, CD and digitally from […]
loootpack
Lootpack – Madlib, Wildchild and DJ Romes – formed in the sea-side town of Oxnard CA, a couple hours north of Los Angeles, and a lifetime away from the mainstream hip-hop world. When Wolf signed the group to Stones Throw in 1998, Madlib had already produced an impressive body of work, enough to fill a […]
white sands
Homeboy Sandman has teamed with UK producer Paul White for a 7 track record titled “White Sands”. This is the third and final release in a series pairing the Queens MC with the vision of a single producer, following Kool Herc “Fertile Crescent” with El Rntc, and “All That I Hold Dear”, with M Slago. Out now on […]
v2.0
“Hopopono” is the first track, lifted from the upcoming new GoGo Penguin project by pianist Chris Illingworth and drummer Rob Turner. The album entitled “v2.0” will be released on Gondwana Records on Monday 17th March 2014. It is available on CD and vinyl pre-order from the Gondwana Records shop (www.gondwanarecords.com) or on Bandcamp.
echo chamber
Producer Chief from switzerland has assembled a solid collection of 31 beats, demos and other goodies produced in 2013 to form “Echo Chamber”, the new project available now as a free download on Bandcamp. This release is a close look at Chief’s multi-faceted productions, it features both previously available and yet-unreleased beats, collaborations with the likes of […]
the soothsayers
“Signs 1 – The Soothsayers” is the first compilation of the OMEN project. The’ve asked worldwide beatmakers and composers to imagine how they’ll sound in 10 – 30 years. Each artist was free to express his vision of the future in his unveiling, evolution tradition. The members deliver their own musical visions, like a soothsayer, reading signs […]
friede freude
Melodiesinfonie will soon release his debut album on Boyoom Connective. “Friede Freude” which translates with “peace and joy” is a statement of a young talented musician who proofs once again that a cheerful mind can create awesome music that will cheer up even the grumpiest soul. Preview mix and first song below. Release date is March […]
expansion sound vol. 1
To celebrate the relaunch of their musical family, enjoy 30 tracks of soulful goodness from the Expansions Collective, as well as some of their extended family. Featuring some tracks by well known producers such as Amin Payne, Buscrates, Handbook, Mecca:83, Moods, Question,Vanilla and many more. The album is available as Bandcamp donation. All profits from this release […]
food
“FOOD” is the upcoming sixth studio album by American recording artist Kelis, due to be released April 21, 2014. It’s her first album to be released under Ninja Tune, which she signed to in 2013. Kelis describes the album as “a kind of unspoken lovefest”. The new album is entirely produced by Dave Sitek and was […]
nabuma rubberband
“Klapp Klapp” is the first single off Little Dragon‘s forthcoming album named “Nabuma Rubberband”. Available in the USA on May 13th on Loma Vista Recordings, in the rest of the world on May 12th on Because Music. Pre-order via iTunes. Listen to some more of Little Dragon’s tunes on Soundcloud.
built on glass
After a few single releases, Chet Faker is finally about to release his debut LP. “Built On Glass” is expected to be released on April 15th. Place your digital pre-order now on iTunes. Listen to his new track “Talk Is Cheap”.
e&j
Following his collaboration with Blu, Exile teams up with Johaz, from Los Angeles. Beats produced by Exile, the album features appearances by the Dirty Science members Blu, Aloe Blacc, Fashawn, Co$$, MED, Blu and more. The debut album “E & J” by Dag Savage is now available digital on iTunes or physical via fatbeats.
2.0.1.1
“2.0.1.1.” is the latest soul-jazz fusion release by japanese pianist Kan Sano. The new album features wonderful vocals by Benny Sings, Monday Michiru, Maya Hatch, Marter and Kenichi Hasegawa. The album is now out and available on iTunes or Amazon. Stream a preview mix below.
the return of the incredible bongo band
Mr Bongo reissued The Incredible Bongo Band‘s “Bongo Rock” and the follow up album, “Return of The Incredible Bongo Band”, for the first time since 1974. Those LPs has been sampled by Bentley Rhythm Ace, Fatboy Slim, Macy Gray, Group Home and Koushik. They’re now reproduced on heavyweight 180g vinyl and in top-quality Japanese sleeves. Stream “The […]