dice game
Someone once said that life’s a gamble. Apollo Brown and Guilty Simpson dropped their new album on Mello Music Group called “Dice Game”. Guest vocals by Torae and Planet Asia – get it via bandcamp. Dice Game by Apollo Brown & Guilty Simpson Support: Guilty Simpson | Apollo Brown | Mello Music Group | Twitter
wu-block
The long-awaited Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch LP “Wu Block” is now ready for your eardrums. After the first song “Crack Spot Stories” featuring Raekwon and Jadakiss you can now listen to “Drivin’ Round” featuring Masta Killa, GZA, and Erykah Badu. Cop the album via iTunes. Get the free “Wu Block” Mixtape via okayplayer. Support: Facebook | […]
stereo jr.
Oh No has remixed Strong Arm Steady‘s album “Stereotype”. Stones Throw released the album exclusively on their digital subscription service – Stones Throw Digital Discography. “Stereotype” was originally recorded late last year with Statik Selektah on the beats, 14 tracks total. Oh No’s flip of the album is a shorter album than the original – seven vocal tracks […]
1997-2007
J.Rocc put this one together, collecting ten years of Madlib’s remixes. Many of these were released by the artists on singles, others were made for Madlib‘s own use and are still unreleased. This was originally released as Stones Throw Podcast #21. Direct MP3 download here. Support: Official | Facebook | Stones Throw Tracklist >>
nick mulvey
Guitarist and singer Nick Mulvey, who recently played with the Portico Quartet released his first solo EP “The Trellis” on Universal Music. You can now catch a free download of the title song “The Trellis” here. Support: http:Official | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
quarter life crisis
Brooklyn-born, DC based DJ/Producer/MC. Quartermaine is a member of Kev Brown’s Low Budget Crew, he now dropped his latest full lenght project on Redefinition Records. “Quarter Life Crisis” features production by Kev Brown, Joc Max, Quartermaine and Ken Wood, and masterring by K-Def. Purchase the album here or on iTunes. Free downloads available below. Support: Official | Twitter | Redefinition […]
pretty lights
If you don’t already know Colorado based producer Derek Vincent Smith aka Pretty Lights, than you def have to check out his work. He’s giving the people what they want: electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats that fill venues with energy and emotion and send dance floors into frenzies. The download section on his page is filled with […]
the taxidermist
“The Taxidermist” is Nostalgia 77 and The Monster’s upcoming new jazz album via Tru Thoughts. Release is today – order via iTunes. You can now download the title track and “Angels And Demons At Play” for free below. The Taxidermist (Tru Thoughts Recordings) by Nostalgia 77 & The Monster Angels And Demons At Play by Nostlgia 77 […]
seravince
“Seravince” is an the new project from keyboardist and composer Vincent Helbers, that skillfully melds jazz, soul and hip hop as well as broken beat, the often imitated but seldom grasped sound of pre-millennial, subterranean London. It’s a continuum of MPS-era George Duke, the Plantation Lullabies of Meshell Ndegecello, Roy Hargrove’s RH Factor experiment and […]
concrete soul
Beneficence returns with a banging album coming off the success of his critically acclaimed “Sidewalk Science” (2011) album. After 17 years in the game and numerous collaborations with top-notch producers and emcees, Beneficence drops his 5th solo album entitled “Concrete Soul”. Beneficence brings a stellar line up of guest appearances including heavyweights like Billy Danze […]
fanfares
GoGo Penguin’s debut album “Fanfares” will be released on Gondwana Records next Monday 19th November. Enjoy the full stream below and go here for the pre-order. Fanfares by GoGo Penguin Support: Official | Gondwana Records | Facebook
sonic boom vol. 2
This is the 2nd installment of Giant Step’s monthly “Sonic Boom” series. The new set comes with tracks by Ta-Ku, The Seshen, Chief Navaho, The Stuyvesants, Dominic Pierce, Eccentric, NinetyNine, SVWRVY, Haz Solo, Jarrell Greene, Suzi Analogue and The Paxtons. Grab the free download here. Volume 1 is still online. Everywhere by Dominic Pierce Machine Love […]
dirty jazz
“Dirty Jazz” is a collective mix of funky soulful jazz music compiled and mixed by Question of Mellow Orange and Kidragon of Home Grown Blends. Stream and download below. [haiku url=”http://melloworange.com/mixes/Question_and_Kidragon_Dirty_Jazz.mp3″ title=”Question and Kidragon – Dirty Jazz”] Support: Facebook | Mellow Orange | Home Grown Blends
eclosure
Electronic producer fLako released “Mating Dance” the lead track from his forthcoming Eclosure 12″. The EP is out November 5 via Five Easy Pieces. Get “Mating Dance” as free download via xlr8r (right click). Support: kwatro | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
more than material
Roseaux are producer Emile Omar, cellist Clément Petit and multi-instrumentalist Alex Finkin from France, they released a new collaboration album featuring Aloe Blacc. Stream “More Than Material” and “Walking On The Moon” below. Roseaux and Aloe Blacc’s album is now available via Totoutard, iTunes and Amazon. Roseaux – Walking on the moon (feat.Aloe Blacc) von totoutard Support: Facebook […]
unthugged 3D
Super slick turntablists DJ Yoda and Dan Greenpeace have joined forces once again to unleash their latest back to back behemoth, “Unthugged 3D”. Dropping beats in Euclidean Space, the deck destroying duo have taken it back to the old school, cutting, pasting and scratching with tongues firmly in cheek. “Unthugged 3D” is packed full of […]
blood
Here’s something I found on Blundetto’s Blog. Aligiers from Atlanta released their “Blood” 7″ on Doublephantom early 2012. You can purchase it now on iTunes. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Doublephantom |
the stuff that dreams are made of
Check out beat-producer Pawcut‘s new instrumental ode to Jazz. “The Stuff that Dreams are made of” is a complete free download via bandcamp. The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of by Pawcut Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | Bandcamp