the tricks of the street vol. 5
The tracklist of part 5 our hip-hop mixtape series “The Tricks Of The Street” speaks for itself. Listen below and see the full artists appearance after the jump.
13 degrees of reality
Over three years in the making, the UK collective Heliocentrics’ second album for Now-Again Records, “13 Degrees of Reality” is now available at Now Again‘s online store or on iTunes. Read more on Pitchfork and listen below. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Now-Again | MySpace
twelve reasons to die – the brown tape
After the original release of “Twelve Reasons To Die” by Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge, Soul Temple Music has now decided to make the Apollo Brown variant album available in all formats. It is currently available exclusively from Soul Temple’s Bandcamp site. Stream the entire album below.
the trip
Tune in, turn on, drop out! „The Trip“ is Dexter‘s long-awaited follow-up to his seminal „Jazz Files“ album. The German gold & platinum producer (Casper , Cro), and Hi-Hat Club member is letting his hair down by turning the late 60ties psychedlic rock sound into hip-hop. „The Trip“ is all about free love, LSD, hash, […]
duplex
Radio Juicy presents “Duplex” a collaboration project between german producer team FloFilz and Pawcut. The 21-track album features vocals by Slowy, 12Vince,Joe Space, Killah Trakz and Zen-Zin it’s available as free download or cassette, both on Bandcamp. Support FloFilz Soundcloud + Facebook | PawCut’s Soundcloud + Facebook
mon amie de’troit
Our favourite hip-hop producer Terrel Wallace aka Tall Black Guy from detroit is about to release his debut album entitled “8 Miles To Moenart” on May 20th. “Mon Amie De’Troit” is the first single and features a vocal performance from Ozay Moore. Pre-order now via Bandcamp or Kudos Rcords. Be sure to check out his further productions on Soundcloud. 8 Miles To Moenart […]
renegade hands
Cameron Falsetti aka Chanes from Detroit dropped his new record “Renegade Hands”, which is the 2nd album made up of music, hand-picked by his good friend House Shoes. It’s an all instrumental album. Enjoy “The Known” below featuring the great Hitchcock telling you to look on the brighter side. Available now on iTunes or Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | […]
synth or soul
Black Milk collaborates with illustrator Upendo “Pen” Taylor (Nike, Leroy Jenkins, Gatorade) for the music-meets-visual instrumental/art series Fuzz, Freqs & Colors (FFC). “Synth or” Soul is the first volume in the FFC series. The process for each volume starts with Black and Pen trading beats and sketches and refining their works along the way. Throughout […]
dag, philly too
Homeboy Sandman presents us with “Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent”, an 8-track release produced entirely by El RTNC (formerly knows as Rthentic – Mos Def / De La Soul). The record is an unapologetic homage to old school hip-hop in its barebones production, lyrical themes, cover art and even the title. With the blessing of DJ […]
trucks
J Dilla recorded “Trucks” in December 2001-February 2002 at Studio A, Detroit, MI. An unmastered MP3 version which leaked in 2008 has been heard by countless Dilla followers. This is the first time the mixed & mastered track has been heard. It was just released on J Dilla’s “Anthem” 12-inch, the first official release from […]
dans dans
Dans Dans are Bert Dockx on guitar, Fred Lyenn on bass and Steven Cassiers on drums. Their sound combines garage jazz, psychedelic blues and rock. Their second album “I/II” will be available from april 22th via Unday Records. We’ve the entire album-stream and a video of their Tom Waits reinterpretation “Yesterday is here” below. Pre-order […]
madflips
Producer Beat Gates finally released his 5-track Madlib tribute EP. “Madflips” is based on samples Madlib used in his tracks. It’s a free release via Bandcamp – thanks to Beat Gates! Support:Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | Twitter
ceremony
Raashan Ahmad‘s new album “Ceremony” will be officially released April 15th on Jakarta Records (Germany). The album comes with featured help by his friends from all around the world (e.g. 20syl, Homeboy Sandman, Ty, Headnodic, Ta-ku, Miles Bonny, Mr President, Geoffrey Oryema, Rita J., Crown City Rockers, Sean Lamarr, Soia (The Park). Enjoy the preview stream below […]
from me to you
Here’s the new project by Thelonious Martin “From Me To You” dropped April 9th, featuring Ev4n Holt, Solomon Grundy, Topaz Jones, D-Dand, Volition, J.Nolan and Peter Cottontale. Free download below via Bandcamp – enjoy. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | Tumblr
rough, rugged and raw
“Rough, Rugged and Raw” is number one in our new hip-hop mixtape series ALL CAPS. 45 minutes of massive hip hop tracks by artists such as MED, Flying Lotus, Madlib, Quakers, Jaylib, Dudley Perkins, Freddie Gibbs, J Rocc and more. Tracklist below, more information on soundcloud. 01 MED – Now U Know 02 DIBIA$E – Supa […]
movements 5
“Movements 5” is another great soul compilation by Tobias Kirmayer and his label Tramp Records. As with previous releases in the Movements series, Volume 5 features detailed liner notes that include unpublished band photos that may have never seen the light of day had it not been for Tramp’s mutually beneficial artist/label relationships. Available from […]
fire in my hands
“Fire In My Hands” is Jono McCleery‘s return single, a collaboration with electronic producer Royce Wood Junior. It’s a stunning evolution in McCleery’s sound; a rapid fire, skittering drum beat and blues piano driving an fathoms-deep vocal. Its musing delivery belies the developing sense of resolve, and the song leaves the listener’s mood curiously but […]
songs without words vol. 2
The “Songs Without Words” Volume 2 includes long awaited and previously unreleased instrumentals of the “The Alexander Green Project” produced by Kev Brown and Kaimbr. Every track flips some Al Green soul classics. Available via Bandcamp below – Check out Volume 1, which was also released few days ago.