shaolin soul selection
‘Shaolin Soul Selection: Volume 1’ presents 24 original soul recordings – nearly 2 1/2 hours of essential soul music on 2 CDs or 3 vinyl LPs – from the vaults of STAX Records and its subsidiary labels that inspired The RZA and the classic sound of The Wu-Tang Clan. Listen to our preview-mix below. More […]
heaven for a sinner
After ‘Cirrus‘ the first single off Bonobo‘s much-anticipated new album, you can now listen to ‘Heaven For A Sinner’ the second leak featuring Erykah Badu. ‘The North Borders’ drops April 1st on Ninja Tune and features vocals by Grey Reverend, Szjerdene and Cornelia.
take it
Leron Thomas dropped his new project ‘..Take It’. Enjoy the motion pictures to ‘Appear To Stack’ and ‘Kept’ below. The album is now available on iTunes.
medicine show: pill jar
Madlib is off to tour Japan and giving away a selection of tracks from the ‘Medicine Show’ series. There’s no new material to be found here if you already have all of the 12 ‘Medicine Show’ releases, but if you don’t – it does serve as a quick, solid starter kit with samplers from a […]
dillaquarium
After his wonderful album ‘Mercury’ (listen/buy) saxophon player Darryl Reeves now gives you the 7-track tribute J-Dilla mixtape ‘Dillaquarium’. The Mix features Mr. Reeves on the sax, Kenny Banks Jr. on the keys, Joel Powell on the Bass and drummer Kenton Bostick. Stream below and download for free here. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
burgundy
MED & Blu are announcing a new collaboration and this is the first release ‘Burgundy EP’ – set to the sweet sound of Madlib beats, with one produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. The EP contains half vocal tracks, half instrumentals and a cappellas on burgundy colored vinyl, released by MED’s own label Bang Ya Head. Pre-Order […]
isle of magic
Mop Mop “… a bastard performance of modern jazz based on riffs looped till monotony…”, (from Nestor Ortiz Oderigo,Dictionary of Jazz-PBR 1961). Mop Mop is the brainchild of Andrea Benini, musician, producer, DJ who has been active for more than ten years exploring a large variety of musical genres, from club to jazz music. To […]
acting, thinking, feeling
‘Acting, Thinking, Feeling’ the Stark Reality’s complete works is out now on Now Again Records. Available on 3CD box set/digital. LP box set out March 5th. You can still download Monty Stark’s ‘All You Need To Make Music’ and, if you’d like, subscribe to Now-Again Deluxe and get get the entire box set and a […]
to dust
‘Twin Peak’ is the second track lifted from Alice Russell‘s upcoming first solo album since 2008’s acclaimed ‘Pot Of Gold’. ‘To Dust’ is coming on 25th February via Differ-Ant in Europe and Tru Thoughts in the UK and rest of the world. Pre-order now via iTunes. Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | Tru Thoughts
breakfast can wait
PRINCE is back – he previously released three new tracks. Enjoy the Video of his new single ‘Rock and Roll Love Affair’ out now on Purple Music. ‘Breakfast Can Wait’ and ‘Screwdriver’ are available on his 3rdeyegirl website. We’ll keep you informed about new material or any other news. Support: 3rdeyegirl | Purple Music | Facebook
chopped worm
‘Chopped Worm’ is Karriem Riggins tribute to Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner (1943-2013). You can now download the beat for free via Soundcloud. Be sure to check out all other previously released free tracks off Karriem’s current album ‘Alone Together‘ below. Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | Stones Throw
the lost scrolls
Today is J Dilla‘s birthday and also the release of unreleased J Dilla donuts. ‘The Last Scrolls Vol. 1’ is a compilation containing four racks including the Yancey Boys ‘The Throwaway’ and this track ‘Dewitt To Do It’ which features Jay touching the mic as well as the knobs of the magic donut-maker. The EP […]
the pl
‘The PL’ by Bristol based Typesun as played on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Radio Show. Download it now digitally from iTunes or Juno. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | tumblr
west side girl
After ‘The Retrospection‘ the mixtape by Vikter Duplaix, Bilal now released the Shafiq Husayn and Thundercat produced track ‘West Side Girl” off his upcoming new album ‘A Love Surreal’. Official release date is Feb. 26th, pre-order now from iTunes. Support: Facebook | Twitter | MySpace
rhye mix
Mike Milosh and Robin Hannibal are RHYE, they now made a mix for the FADER. Some smooth soul staples, some contemporary R&B. None of these tracks blend into one another: one fades out, silence settles for a second, then another begins. ‘Woman’, Rhye’s debut LP, comes out March 4th via Polydor. Tracklist: 1. The Zombies […]
la beat tape
After the success of their debut LP ‘La Belle Vie‘ the french duo Fulgeance (Musique Large) and DJ Soulist (What The Funk Paris?) aka Souleance released ‘La Beat Tape’ 20 jazzy beat excursions and blissed out trip hop. The release is available as a budget-priced download on Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | First Word […]
the dag savage
Beatmaker Exile teams up with emcee Johaz from Cali, together they are DAG SAVAGE. The new EP features appearances by extended family Aloe Blacc, Co$, Mr. Brady and Murs. Out now on Dirty Science Records and available on iTunes or HHV. Support: Facebook | Dirty Science Records
dirty slums 2
Slum Village have released their brand new commercial mixtape, ‘Dirty Slums 2’. The Mick Boogie-hosted, 15-track set, which is the Detroit trio’s first release since 2010’s Villa Manifesto, includes previously-featured records “Decadence” and “Riot.” Guest features include Focus…, Guilty Simpson, Joe Scudda and Rapper Big Pooh among others, while YOUNG RJ handles the bulk of […]