everlasting
Everlasting is LD Brown aka Grey Reverend‘s first single since The Cinematic Orchestra’s Motion Audio imprint released his debut album in 2010, and comes fresh off the back of his vaunted collaboration with Bonobo, “First Fires”. The “Everlasting” EP features four new songs, announces his forthcoming sophomore album “A Hero’s Lie” on Motion Audio (Release September 2nd). Grey […]
porter chops glasper
Denaun Porter‘s new project is an instrumental hip-hop album inspired by jazz musician Robert Glasper. He flipps 22 tracks of Glaspers official release and even cuts from live performances he ripped from YouTube. It tooks nine days until the album was finished, and more to come. Download the wohle thing for free here. Support: Facebook | […]
raws : three
RAWS is an intimate party held in the amp café in Tokyo, where underground beatheads unite. After a live performance by a jazz band which gets recorded, the beatmakers have an hour to chop up the freshly recorded samples, flip it, and make a beat right there on the spot. “RAWS – THREE” is the third […]
the remixes vol. 5
Few days ago we informed you about his remix-project “Dusted”, now Freddie Joachim offers volume 5 of his remixes series as a free download. The compilation comes with remixes of songs by Corinne Bailey Rae, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Little Dragon, Slakah The Beatchild, Toro Y Moi, Stevie Wonder, and some more. Check out Soundcloud for all tracks. Support: Official | Facebook | Mellow […]
fever to the form
Watch Nick Mulvey performing his new lead single “Fever To The Form” from his upcoming EP live on Gilles Peterson’s Radio Show. The EP is out through Communion/Fiction Records.Order now iTunes. More songs are on his Soundcloud. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | MySpace
do what you love
The new album by australian beat-smith Ta-ku “Do What You Love” comes with 18 previously unreleased productions. You’ll find our favourite tracks below, stream the album in its entirely on Bandcamp. Available through Jakarta Records/Germany. Digital version on iTunes or vinyl pre-order on Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | Twitter | Jakarta Records
live today
In 2011 Derrick Hodge released the title track “Live Today” featuring Common of his debut recording. The album “Live Today” will be released August 6 on Blue Note Records. Pre-order the album now on Amazon. “This whole album was about putting on a composer’s hat,” Hodge explains. “I wanted to be honest and transparent to all of the people who […]
blackbird
Fat Freddy’s Drop are about to release their third studio album. “Blackbird” is another perfect combination of dub, reggae and soul. With their new album the big-band featuring singer Joe Dukie are about to play the soundtrack of our summer. Stream the whole thing below. In stores on June 21, pre-order now on iTunes. Tour dates […]
one of many
“One of Many” is the sophomore album from London based producer Eric Lau. The new album features guest appearance of Rahel, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Oddisee & Olivier St. Louis, Tawiah and Fatima. Out on Kilawatt Music. Order now on iTunes or Bandcamp. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | Kilawatt Music
workspaces compilation
27 beats from 27 beatmakers. Curated by boombap.org with exclusive contributions from The Beep, Brous One, Hieronymuz, Keor Meteor, Torky Tork, Sterio, Morlockko Plus, Jimbo Matsumoto, Errol Barnes, Brenk Sinatra, Telemachus, Twit One, Plastic Surgeon, Kurt Kauzig, Retrogott, Steezo, Hulk Hodn, Maxwell Ferry, Rob Who, Hade, Anatol Atonal, Grup Ses Beats, Lazy Jones, Rufus Grimes, Beatvadda, Figub […]
extened play
Statik Selektah’s upcoming album “Extended Play” is set to release on June 18th. You can now steam the entire album on NPR. The album includes features by Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Black Thought, Blu, Posdnuos, Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Bun B and the Flatbush Zombies. Pre-order on iTunes. Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | […]
sound and vision
The Hello, Again performance started with an idea – Beck would reimagine David Bowie’s classic, “Sound and Vision.” But it became more than another cover. It became an experience that presented a fresh take on the possibilities of the once familiar, for both the audience and the performers. In collaboration with Beck and a “band” […]
looking for the perfect beat
The Parisian music label Still Muzik released their Arika Baambata tribute beat-tape. The tape comes with 17 beats/tracks by producers such as Illingsworth, Handbook, Chief, Ta-Ku, Elaquent, … and it’s available as free-download on , Bandcamp. Support: Official | Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Facebook
refined
Good news from brooklyn, after their last remix-album, the Stuyvesants now released their new project. “Refined” is another dope collection of remixed soul & funk classics. It’s a freebie, click to save. Please check out their new website containing all of their previous releases. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter
53,000
Elbee Thrie rhymer/vocalist of Phony Ppl recently dropped “53.000”. The mixtape features mostly laid-back beats by Phony and vocals by BNFB, Sheriff Pj, Wati Heru and Dyme a Duzin. Listen to the mix below and get your digital-copy for free here. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | tumblr
psychedelic breaks & nuggets
Dexter’s new album “The Trip” arrived at the stores this week. Melting Pot Music celebrate the release with a limited mixtape called “Psychedelic Breaks & Nuggets”, which is out today on C60 Casette (200 copies only!). Rare tracks from the psychedelic years edited & mixed by Dexter from original vinyl pressings. Get the album and […]
dusting
This is may the last installment of Freddie Joachim‘s free “Dust” series. All tracks are produced by Freddie Joachim of Mellow Orange. Download volume three for free, get all previous volumes, “Dust” and “Dusted” here. Dusting (Free Download) by Freddie Joachim Support: Official | Facebook | Mellow Orange
avalanche
Following their self-titled album debut in 2009 and now after some leaks of their forthcoming album, “Avalanches” the Los Angeles based duo Quadron now offers a full album stream on New York Times website. You can now pre-order the album on iTunes, official release date is June 4th. Support: Official | Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube