straighten it out
After the great success of Volume 1 Jim Sharps dropped Volume 2 of “Straighten It Out”. The new mix represents some new sounds and edits. He’s about to release various edits from the mix in the upcoming weeks on his soundcloud account. Support: Soundcloud | Facebook | Twitter
elemental themes
Stones Throw is set to release Chrome Canyon’s debut album “Elemental Themes”. The inaugural set is blessed with solid circuitry and an organic core: not only those analog synths, but live drums, bass, guitar and Theremin run through hand-built compressors, composed and arranged into a living, breathing whole. Elemental Themes was one of the last works […]
make it boom
The debut single from Jeedo aka Waajeed “Make it Boom” is the A-side of the first 12-inch released on limited double sided picture vinyl. It’s and an excerpt from the full length “FILTH” to be released later this year. Support: Soundcloud | Bling47 | Facebook
recovered
The Robert Glasper Experiment‘s new EP “Black Radio Recovered” comes with remix versions by Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Questlove and Jewels. You can now listen to Pete Rock’s remix of “Black Radio” featuring Yasiin Bey, 9th Wonder’s “Afro Blue” featuring Erykah Badu and Georgia Anne Muldrow’s “The Consequences of Jealousy” featuring Meshell […]
up ’till now
The Procussions newest release, “Up ‘Till Now“, is a best-of compilation spanning fourteen years of music from ’99-’12. Recently regrouping after a seven-year hiatus, The Procussions members Mr. J. Medeiros and Stro Elliot are offering ‘Up ‘Till Now to get fans, supporters and newcomers up to speed before releasing a new album via their Indiegogo […]
terry tester unreleased
“One in a million beatmakers. But the one in a million kind.” are the first words of Thomas Månsson aka. Terry Testers biography, and that’s certainly not an overstatement. The 32-year old DJ and producer has been making beats for over 10 years, and is involved in several acclaimed projects as Vincent Van Go Go, […]
loving on the flipside
“Loving On The Flip Side” collects the overlooked ballads from the flip sides of the funk 45s in the Now-Again and Truth and Soul vaults. Loving On The Flip Side again offers the enthused a chance to listen to, read about and reflect on another great burst of black American creativity: the creation of a sublime […]
music is my religion
Trumpet player Kevin Louis has released a album with FNMUSICWEB that is adventurous, thought-provoking and hilarious all at once. The album goes after traditional notions of religion without attacking religion; it is open-minded and open-hearted towards those who see religion in more traditional ways. And he gets world class musicians to come clean on their own […]
willy moon
21 years old Willy Moon, producer, singer from New Zealand now released his third single “Yeah Yeah” via iTunes. Check out “I Wanna Be Your Man” and “Railroad Track”. His music sounds like rock’n roll and you can hear the influences of Cab Calloway and the Ramones. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
now listen to this
Volume 7 of the compilation series “now, listen to this” comes with downloads of tracks and remixes by Gang Starr, Nice & Smooth & The Bamboos, Steely Chan, Natalie Stewart, Byard Lancaster, Gadget, Bonobo, Letherette, Shigeto, Ambassadeurs and Freddie Joachim.
hex hates u
Hex Murda presents “Hex Hates U” hosted by Statik Selektah & Sammy Needlz, including tracks by Black Milk, D-12, J Dilla, Sean Price, Bumpy Knuckles, Random Axe and Ras Kass. Get the mix for free below … Hex Hates You Mixtape by Hex Murda Support: Official | Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter
archipelago
Hidden Orchestra‘s Joe Acheson has put together this carefully-blended mini-mix to unveil the material for their second album “Archipelago” out on October 1st on TruThoughts. Pre-order now digital on iTunes or CD/Vinyl on Etch. Support: Facebook | Twitter | Official Site | TruThoughts
faithful man
Soul singer Lee Fields and his band the Expressions released their new album via Truth & Soul. You can now watch the official music video to the title track “Faithful Man”. Also check out the reggae remix of “You’re The Kind Of Girl” from Paris DJs’ Grant Phabao, free download here. Support: Official | Facebook | MySpace | Truth […]
sonic boom vol. 1
The Sonic Boom Series is a monthly compilation by Maiya Norton hat will appear on Giant Step. These volumes will be filled with new or exclusive material from a myriad of artists from different genres. Get the compilation here. Wantdthose by Knxwledge When I Take A Step Back (Acoustic) by Joya Mooi From Home to […]
1063OGX
LIKWIT CREW affiliate Montage One is offering a preview of his new album 1063OGX that will be available to buyers on iTunes only. It includes hot features from Ras Kass, Styliztik Jones, Gold Chain Millitary, Strong Arm Steady, Aloe Blacc, The Foreign Exchange, Guilty Simpson, as well as production by E-Swift, Dj Revolution, Jake One, […]
closed session vol. 2
Closed Sessions Vol. 2 was recorded from May, 2010 through January, 2012 and features Raekwon, Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, CyHi The Prynce, Y.P. Ninjasonik, Sir Michael Rocks and many more. Download here or here and check out Volume 1 in case you missed it. Support: Official | Ruby Hornet | Soundscape Recording
wheels turn beneath my feet
Fink will release a new live album, “Wheels Turn Beneath My Feet”. Composed of 13 previously unreleased live recordings (2011-2012) from European cities as varied as Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna, and London, it includes fan favorites such as “Sort of Revolution”, “This Is The Thing”, “Fear Is Like Fire”, “Yesterday Was Hard On All Of Us”, […]
to be young, gifted and black
Meshell Ndegeocello and Cody ChesnuTT teamed up for a cover of the Nina Simone anthem “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” (free download here) from Meshell’s forthcoming tenth album of “Pour Une Ame Souveraine” a dedication to Nina Simone featuring Toshi Reagon, Sinead O’Connor, Lizz Wright, Valerie June and Tracy Wannomae. With Cody handling vocals […]