KEYEL is a hip hop group hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, consisting of emcee’s Prose, Holy Moly, Pease, and DJ ESO. While the emcees have been childhood friends for many years, the collective that is now known as KEYEL was born from a mutual love of raw hip hop and appreciation of similar influences. The crew met DJ ESO while wyling out at a Slum Village show- and the beginning of a musical experience had begun.

Pulling influence from Detroit rap pioneers J Dilla (RIP) and Slum Village, as well as acts such as Common, DJ Premier, and Madlib, KEYEL has successfully recreated a sound equal parts classic hip hop and new age dope. Their pledge is to keep it all about the music as they continue to develop sonically. No B.S.- just that raw shit. No gimmicks- just key elements. KEYEL has shared the stage with acts such as Little Brother, Murs, Brother Ali, Tyga, Poetic Republic, and plans on continuing to rock shows and move crowds everywhere they go. You can now download their Mixtape over HERE, and buy some clothes over HERE.

Keyel – 8 Bit Breaks

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Keyel – Cold Soda ft. Ahp Qwes (prod. Ahp Qwes)

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written by nilez \\ tags: cleveland, DJ ESO, heartandsoul, Holy Moly, keyel, Pease, Prose

One time only repress of Hudson Mohawke “OOOPS!” In anticipation of his recent signing to Warp records, he’s releasing a limited edition EP of remixes, rescued from obscurity by the boys behind Lucky Me and Wireblock. then turning it inside out and shaking it down. The four cuts of this ‘Ooops!’ release merge Hud Mo’s raw, uncompromising drum programming and future-proof synths with the glitz of mainstream urban accapellas. Over the course of the EP, Tweet’s accapella of ‘Ooops’ burns into club banging Timbaland mode while Yummy and Sean Simp feel some distorted bass funk, and Ashanti’s Wail gets treatment worthy of a Dabrye and Boards of Canada collab. Pre-Order now on Rushhour. rushhour.

Hudson Mohawke – Oooops!

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Hudson Mohawke – Come Get It

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written by nevill \\ tags: dabrye, hud mo, hudson mohawke, lucky me, ooops, timbaland, warp, wireblock