hands on
Soul Sugar is a Paris-based musician collective led by Guillaume Metenier (organist/keyboard player/producer/arranger-studio/live musician). On this new record, Soul Sugar offers a mix of the best psychedelic soul jazz funk and early reggae that never sounds cliché or déjà vu, but keeps you under a spooky groove, and automatically takes you there. Hands on – […]
spiritual flight vol. II
Dâm-Funk starts 2013 with his second volume of ‘Spiritual Flight’ of Stones Throw’s podcast series. After the first volume in 2008 you can stream the mix below and load it in your iTunes or direct (right click). If you’re interested in more funk stuff of Dam, check out Rappamelo‘s unofficial compilations of tracks he released […]
kingsmen
Elevated Soul and the Magnificent Ruffians are back at it with their new EP ‘Kingsmen”. After the huge success of their first release ‘Magnificent Soul‘ the Elevated Ruffians knew they had to work together again to create more fresh hip hop for the fans. Each song on this EP has a beat that was flipped […]
N∆TT
Check out by SNK∆’s new beat tape ‘N∆TT’, now available on his bandcamp page for less. Stream more great tunes on Soundcloud! Enjoy the beats – thank you SNK∆. N∆TT by SNK∆ Support: Bandcamp | Soundcloud | Facebook
conflict of a man
ERIMAJ is a progressive new band stirring up the NYC scene. This group is comprised of some of the most honored and respected musicians in music today. Spearheaded by the collaborative writing style of Jamire Williams and Corey King, the band features vocalist Chris Turner, the dynamic guitarist Matthew Stevens along with bassist Vicente Archer and […]
the breaks – session 1
Here is K-Def’s “The Breaks – Session 1” he’s dropping new stuff throughout 2013 on Redef and SOS, including instrumental albums as well as collaborations with MCs such as Blu, Raw Poetic, Quartermaine, El Da Sensei and more. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | Official
golden moments
Golden Moments with Wes Montgomery & the Jazz Jousters was inspired by Montgomery’s version of “Golden Earrings” that he played alongside Ray Evans, Jay Livingstone and Victor Young for his third album, ‘Going Out Of My Head’ in 1965. The track was introduced by B 3 N B i of the Jousters, and then ten […]
… then it’s jazz
The Beatfonics are back with their new beat-tape. “When You Don’t Know What It Is, THAN IT’s JAZZ” is a jazzy selection of 14 tracks by 12 producers from italy. Free download here or donate on Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp
dedications to the greats
Take two classic, soulful Hip Hop cuts and add some folk flavours and allow to simmer and this is what you get. Mos Def‘s “Umi Says” and The Pharcyde‘s “Runnin” get a loving reinterpretation from B.J. Smith. Available on January 28th via NuNorthern Soul. Support: Official | Facebook | Bandcamp | NuNorthern Soul
peep: the aprocalypse
Joey BADA$$ and his Pro Era crew released their debut tape titled “PEEP: The aPROcalypse”. The album features the youthful NY dozen all trading verses & production throughout 17 all new tracks. Stream below and download the whole production for free here. Support: Pro Era | Facebook
livelife is a challenge
Chris Turner presents his new project “LOVElife is A Challenge”. As a young man, Turner has experienced many worlds through this thing called life performing with musicians/friends such as Jesse Boykins III, ERIMAJ, Bilal, and Esperanza Spalding. This project is every aspect and extent of his love; the evolution of emotions expressed from a good man […]
silver and gold
– “Silver And Gold” is the first single from New Zealand’s band Fat Freddy’s Drop forthcoming third studio album “Blackbird” dropping early 2013. “Silver And Gold” neatly summarises what to expect from the new album – a typically all-encompassing mix of reggae, dub and soul music. Free download below! – – – Support: Official | […]
pre-alignment vol. 1
Shafiq Husayn returns with new music. In preparation for his upcoming album “The L∞P” the follow-up to his movement-defining “Shafiq En’ A Free Ka”. Volume 1: Beatstrumentals & Dialog is ready for straming below and for freeloading via Fresh Selects. Tracklist: 01. The Boarding 02. Again (get up get it) 03. The Process 04. Mercury […]
doomsayer
MF DOOM’s kite to world for hype-doomsday December 21st is “DOOMSAYER” remix by Young Guru. Artwork by Kristian Hammerstad, check out the Frank151 DOOM Book. Support: Facebook | Stones Throw | Rappcats
on the raws
“RAWS-ONE” was beat session party in Tokyo, November 27th 1 hour jazz session & 1 hour beat make with jazz band sounds. Featuring DizzieTripp, Pigeondust, Notuv, Yoshinuma, Kabeyam, EwanPrice, SkomBeats, Artbakely, TsugumasaKobayashi and 9zo0. Check out the remix album of “RAWS-ONE” here. On the RAWS (rework) by V.A. Support: Soundcloud | Bandcamp
alpman
“Tintm” is Alpman‘s debut 7 inch and will be release by KEPT Records on january 2013. Alpman’s sound are instrumental spychedelic funk and worldbeat rhythms, but with a dose of head-nodding, hypnotic groove. Check out more Alpman tracks on his soundcloud page. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | tumblr | KEPT Records
super soul christmas
G.E.D. soul records put together a modest collection of songs to get your heart and soul in the spirit of the season. Five super heavy holiday soul songs from five super heavy G.E.D. Soul artists! The EP features some holiday favorites as well as a couple tasty originals! Originally this album was released in 2011 […]
broken sunlight
“Never Be Wrong” featuring Haas is a new track, taken from DJ Numark “Broken Sunlight Series”. The final album is now in stores via Hot Plate Records. The series is a journey through diverse genres, based on his well known hip-hop beat skills. Place your order now via Numark’s page or iTunes. Get “Don’t Play Around” featuring Aloe […]