wicked jazz connection
The Wicked Jazz Connection from Amsterdam/Netherland, soon release their new self-titled album “The Wicked Jazz Connection”. Stream “My Sugar My Salt” featuring the voice of Berenice van Leer, and “The City” below. Album due out in 2014, stay tuned. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
give the people what they want
The release of the fifth studio album by Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, was delayed last summer due to the small matter of the reigning queen of retro funk and soul having been diagnosed with cancer of the bile duct. “Give The People What They Want” will be out on January 14th on Daptone […]
the beginning’ compilation
Italdred Records presents their first compilation for 2014. “The beginning” is a 65 tracks strong collection full of hiphop/electronic tracks, a variety of artists with a variety of styles. Listen below, more information about Italdred Records on their official page. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
favourite things | 12.13
Our latest soundcloud selection of december ’13 contains another 43 fine songs by bklyn’s favourite artists and producers. Feel free to check out the playlist and don’t forget, some tracks are free-downloads. Find all previous sets and more music on our soundcloud page.
proportions
The collaboration team Exmag (consists of electro-soul producer Gramatik, Eric Mendelson, Tyler Dondero aka SuperNicer, Mike Iannatto, and ILLUMNTR), dropped their new project called “Proportions” for streaming and later for free downloading. 18 tracks of funk driven tunes features an array of psychedelic synths, bass breakdowns and good lyrics, have a listen below. Free download here or on […]
two syllables volume ten
Another free compilation comes from the guys of First Word Records. The 10th installment of their Two Syllables Compilation series features selected tracks by Teotima, Sleepin’ Giant, Essa,Frameworks, Tall Black Guy, Comfort Fit, Strangelove, Souleance, Yosi Horikawa, Ross McHenry, The Fontanelles, and the Riot Jazz Brass Band. Download below via Bandcamp. Support: Official Page | Bandcamp | Facebook […]
rio
Here’s the follow-up to wun two‘s “Ships” album called “Rio”, a dedication to the rich musical history that Brazil provides using a bunch of Jazz and Bossa Nova samples to create a wun two’esque flavored soundtrack for the summer of 2014. Out now via Urban Waves Records, available at HHV or Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | […]
record kicks ’03-’13
Records Kicks is giving away their Xmas Collection, featuring some of the best tracks and artists from their catalogue, plus special bonus tracks. Download the compilation for free via Bandcamp – from 19th December to 6th January. Official | Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
land of the crooks
Rapper Sean Price and producer M-Phazes join forces for a new project. The EP is entitled “Land Of The Crooks”, featuring Maffew Ragazino, Billy Danze, Roc Marciano. Out on Coalmine Records. Purchase the EP on iTunes or Fatbeats. Stream the entire EP. Support: Sean Price | M-Phazes | Soundcloud | Coalmine Records
rivière noire
The Riviere Noire band consists of Orlando Morais, Jean Lamoot, Pascal Danaé from Paris, Rio and Bamako, is about to release their first EP. Below you can watch a live performance of their song “Bate Longe”, featuring Kasse Mady Diabate. The band wrote the song 15 minutes before Kasse Mady stepped in the studio. Pre-order now on […]
food for my soul | vol. 50
Food For My Soul Volume 50 features powerful songs by artists such as Otis Clay, The Temptations, Isaac Hayes, Syl Johnson, Solomon Burke, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight and The Pips, Aretha Franklin, and more. 70 minutes unmixed, one fades out, then another begins. Listen mobile on Soundcloud or Mixcloud. Enjoy. Tracklist after the jump.
quatermass sessions 1
Returning after their “13 Degrees of Reality” album with a full on volley of psychedelic-funk songs first heard on Gaslamp Killer’s HELIO x GLK EP, the Heliocentrics offer nine tracks that Rolling Stone describe as “…sprawling, with percussive patterns that suddenly morph into extraterrestrial sound blasts and opaque, detouring patterns.” Grab an free download of the Jeremy Steig inspired […]
bama pi
“Bama Pi” is inspired by and dedicated to the Potawatomi Native American tribe that inhabited the area now known as Chicago. The phrase roughly translates to “later on” and serves as recurring theme as Pugs Atomz gives you his view of things after the battle, the fun and travel. A stalwart and revered figure in […]
777
The Design studio Hit+Run collaborated with their friends of the Los Angeles hip-hop and beat scene to create a collaboration album. “777” holds 29 tracks by artits like. J Rocc, Gaslamp Killer, Kutmah, Knxledge, Gonjasufi, Computer Jay, Ras G, Jeremiah Jae, Mono/Poly, Dibia$E, and more. Available now at bandcamp.com. Support: Hit + Run | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter
horizons
Pragmatic Theory proudly presents their new compilation, “Horizons” includes 39 tracks of the most talented beat makers from around the globe, featuring tracks from B.Lewis, Opal Block, Dead Horse Beats, Fresh Kils, Chief, Prozak Morris, BoomBaptist, Ta-ku, iLLingsworth, Sir Froderick, Ackryte, Weirddough, Dailon, Blap Deli, Amin Payne, BlackSmith, S.F.T, Twit One, Wun Two, Bugseed, Jewbei, […]
beat gates: bangalang
bklyn’s beat-maker Beat Gates from Zagreb (Croatia) is about to release his upcoming album ”Bangalang”. 20 new beats on 12″. Out on December 9th on vinyl and digital via Boom Better Records. 12” is limited to 250 copies, order your copy now. Check out his further releases on his Bandcamp page. Support: Soundcloud | Facebook | Bandcamp | YouTube […]
rock konducta vol.1
Madlib will release Rock Konducta Vol. 1 – 2 on all formats in Spring 2014. Shipping now is the advance LP release of Rock Konducta Vol. 1. Vinyl only. No CD, no digital. There isn’t even track titles. Rock Konducta is the latest in Madlib’s instrumental “Beat Konducta” series, the producer’s raw hip-hop beat tapes […]
if you knew her
Zara McFarlane‘s sophomore album is slated for an early 2014 release. On her new project she’s featuring NYC’s Leron Thomas on vocals and trumpet. Release on 20th January 2014, now available to pre-order on iTunes. Support:Facebook | Brownswood Recordings | Soundcloud