ancestors of rap
Tobias Kirmayer of the soul/funk/jazz label Tramp Records compiled prototype rap songs, “Ancestors Of Rap” unites the few existing soul and funk tracks from the late 1960s to early 70s that feature lyrics that are rhymed in rhythm. One of the most expressive examples is Who Got The Number by comedian Pigmeat Markham. Similar in style […]
rain don’t stop me now
The first single “Don’t Stop” taken from the forthcoming album “SUPA SOUL SH*T” by S3 (Miles Bonny & Brenk Sinatra) will be available on Sept 28. Those who like S3 now on Facebook can download the song for free. Album release is October 26. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Melting Pot Music
work it out
Listen to the first single from Hannah Williams & The Tastakers get it here on Bandcamp. Debut album “A Hill Of Feathers” comin’ out October 15th on Record Kicks. Check out their Soundcloud page for more great songs. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Bandcamp | Record Kicks
heritage
Lionel Loueke just dropped his album “Heritage” on Blue Note which is a collaboration project with Robert Glasper. The album is now available via iTunes and you can download the track “Dangbe Dance” below for free. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Blue Note
mcmxcii
Chicago-based producer Thelonious Martin who for notable Hip Hop artists such as Action Bronson, Curren$y, Pac Div, Mac Miller, Rockie Fresh, Hodgy Beats, Skyzoo and many others. On his 20th birthday, Thelonious releases his latest opus, MCMXCII. It is his most personal project to date, and is an instrumental album made in the spirit of his […]
10yrs
Melting Pot Music and HHV.DE celebrate their 10th birthdays with two all-star shows in Cologne and Berlin . This free tape is presented by Carhartt, featuring Ecke Prenz, Fid Mella, S3 (Miles Bonny & Brenk Sinatra), Figub Brazlevic, The Ruffcats, Funkommunity, DJ Adlib, Frank Nitt, TBRCK, Aaliyah, Dexter, Morlockk Dilemma, Aphroe. Download, pump up the volume […]
first of a living breed
Homeboy Sandman‘s first full-length release on Stones Throw, only solidifies his reputation in New York’s grassroots hip-hop world as a rapper with a penchant for weaving witticism into even his most serious messages. In fact, Rolling Stone, who recently branded him an “artist to watch,” praised him as being an MC with a “skill for wordplay […]
it’s all over your body
José James‘ new EP is out on iTunes. Featuring Robert Glasper, Chris Daddy Dave, Pino Palladino, DJ Spinna and Emily King. The song is taken of his forthcoming 2013 Blue Note Records debut “No Beginning, No End“. Download the track “Trouble” for free here. There’s also a radio-rip version of “Vanguard” featuring famous bass guitarist […]
mourning in america + dreaming in color
Brother Ali‘s new album “Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color” producced by Jake One is now available as Deluxe Digital via iTunes (includes bonus songs and PDF with lyrics and art). CD & Vinyl order now at Fith Element Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | Rhymesayers
flowers
Ghanaian-British singer/songwriter Andrew Ashong is now making his own debut EP on Theo Parrish’s Sound Signature label. The title track off the EP is a new collaboration between Ashong and Parrish. Listen below and purchase here, or on iTunes. Support: Sound Signature | Theo Parrish
breakthrough
Resident DJ and co-founder of the mythic Low End Theory club night in Los Angeles, The Gaslamp Killer released his debut album “Breakthrough” on Brainfeeder. Out today – order on iTunes. Overcast with ominous tones, loose drums and contorted sounds, “Breakthrough” is much more than a collection of beats; it is a musical project that reflects the culmination of […]
the rain is a handsome animal
San Francisco-based quartet Tin Hat released their sixth studio album, “the rain is a handsome animal” on New Amsterdam Records. The 17-track song cycle is based on the visionary modernist poetry of American poet E.E. Cummings and, for the first time in the band’s history, centers largely around the remarkable singing of Tin Hat violinist Carla Kihlstedt. Each of the group’s members […]
oddisee
After the release of his new album “People Hear What They See” Oddisee is touring across europe – check out the live dates. Check Oddisee performing his album cut “Let It Go” live at The Loft below and listen the new track “From Largo with Love” (free download). Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | […]
the man with the iron fists
RZA’s directorial debut, “The Man With the Iron Fists,” is an action-packed kung-fu film starring Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu. The movie will hit theaters in November, soundtrack release is October 23rd. The OST features a collection of big-name talents like Kanye West, the Wu-Tang Clan, Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, Pusha T and Raekwon, the Black Keys, Flatbush […]
bizarre tribe
Join Gummy Soul’s Amerigo Gazaway as he embarks on a 55 minute “Quest to The Pharcyde”. Utilizing the original Jazz, Soul and Funk recordings sampled throughout A Tribe Called Quest’s extensive catalogue, Gazaway recreates classic productions – pairing his reinterpreted instrumentals with select vocals from West Coast “golden era” favorites, The Pharcyde. Free download via […]
eccentric movements
DJ Spinna’s latest project shows off the amazing talents of Brooklyn based soul singer, Jose James. The Eccentric Movements of Jose James takes you on a musical journey thru James’ earlier works with sprinklings of music from his forthcoming Blue Note release. A couple of familiar favorites are blended effortlessly with the crooner’s eclectic mix […]
brooklyn butterfly session
The Rongetz Foundation from New York is sending in its new third album “Brooklyn Butterfly Session”, is out today on Heavenly Sweetness. Featuring musicians such as Gregory Porter, Ronnie Cuber, Renee Neufville or John Robinson. On that session, Rongetz goal was to dig more than ever into compositions that are bridging Jazz with Hip-Hop and Soul […]
rejex
After his debut mixtape “1999” Joey Bada$$ released “rejex” a compilation of unreleased material that didn’t make it on “1999”. Featuring productions by Madlib, Lord Finesse, Stuyvesant, Chuck Strangers, 9th Wonder and MF DOOM, … download for free via LiveMixtapes. Support: Soundcloud | Facebook | Pro Era