Since his appearance on Madvillain’s “Raid” and his debut album “Push Comes To Shove” we have been checking for more heat. Now MED teamed up with Talib Kweli on a track produced by Karriem Riggins. More info on his forthcoming album soon. Thanks to Stonesthrow..

MED & Talib Kweli – Classic (Prod. Karriem Riggins)

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written by nevill \\ tags: classic, download, karriem riggins, MED, push comes to shove, raid, stonesthrow, talib kweli

A few weeks back you might’ve caught my man Nilez’ post about Sotu the Traveller’s latest album “Left“. Apart from the “HourGlass” video, Sotu now also released an “HourGlass Remixes” EP, which features an impressive lineup of producers. None other than Dyno, Daisuke Tanabe, Portformat and Louis Bordeaux have been brought together to remix Sotu’s single. I myself am a big fan of Louis’ remix which you can check out below alongside Daisuke’s. You can check out the other remixes and cop the EP on Sotu’s website.

Sotu the Traveller – HourGlass (Louis Bordeaux Remix)

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Sotu the Traveller – HourGlass (Daisuke Tanabe Remix)

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written by Deluge \\ tags: appletree records, circulations, daisuke tanabe, dyno, javaanse jongens, louis bordeaux, macfly, portformat, sotu the traveller, tokyo dawn

Swedish producer Erik L is back again with the fourth release on Soularp Records. This time in collaboration with Jackson, MS emcee 7even:Thirty . Erik L is known for his soulful and funk driven instrumental music, but also his work with the groups Favorite Flava and Supersci as well as artists like Frank n Dank and Cerebral Vortex to name a few. He plays a mixture of live instruments to attain his characteristic harmonic style. Since a young age 7even:Thirty, who also is a producer has worked diligently at developing his own sound, a sound he describes as a “futurefunkylectrosoulop soundscape for the ears and mind.” His first LP “Star”: The Seven Thirty Experience” has been cited an album that fans of good hip-hop music can spend some serious time enjoying and has been moving off of shelves, both physical and virtual, and out of the trunk of 7even:Thirty’s spaceship. The Rhyme Travelin EP features the Philadelphia emcee / producer Hezekiah on the track Future Flow along with guest appearances by Fulgeance, Paul Mac Innes and Stray. Out now on Soularp / Vintage Noize! Soularp

Erik L & 7even:Thirty – Make Her Dance

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written by nevill \\ tags: 7even thirty, cerebral vortex, erik l, frank n dank, fulgeance, hezekiah, rhyme travelin, soularp, supersci, sweden, vintage noize

A year after there 1st release “State-Ik” the production trio from Amsterdam decided it was time for there first album. StatikMusic exciting out of the members SkullY, AllOne and R.I.L. saying this album “BEAT+1” was there first project. On June 30^th they feel the world is ready for there masterpiece. BEAT+1 is an instrumental album based on a story, with variations like FeelGood, SoulFullGrime etc. Statik show there diversity without losing there sound. In August StatikMusic will bring BEAT+1 deluxe edition with all the take outs and new tracks. Check out the album on June 30^th at www.statik-music.com or the familiar music websites. Statik hooked us up with 2 exclusive joints of the album. R.I.L Entertainment

StatikMusic – BlackManSoul

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StatikMusic – 1000 Love

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written by nevill \\ tags: allone, amsterdam, BEAT +1, r.i.l, r.i.l enertainment, skully, state-ik, statik music, statikmusic

Tomorrow all our SF heads should come out to Change The Beat at the Som Bar. We’ll be playing alongside AFTA-1,Low Limit, and Centipede. Spinnerty and Buddy Bravo are celebrating their release on Record Breakin as well tonight. I suggest you drop by and show some support. We might give away some shirts as well, so see you tomorrow?! Shout outs to AntVa, Junior, Salva, K-Murda…’that’s hot’. Dials, Centipede & Salva sent over this last minute mix that you can download HERE…so enjoy!

written by nilez \\ tags: afta-1, anthony valadez, b. bravo, centipede, change the beat, dials, frisco, frite nite, k murda, low limit, paul salva, record breakin', scion, som bar, spinnerty

You might have heard this on Alex Nut’s show on Rinse FM before, but now we finally know the artist and track name. Don’t have any extra information about Arp 101. It’s out on Eglo Records and is available through Rush Hour. Thanks to Mymanhenri and Alex Nut.

Arp 101 – Warriors Galactic

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written by nevill \\ tags: alex nut, arp 101, eglo, eglo records, fatima, floating points, funkineven, london, rinse fm, rush hour, warriors galactic

Now here’s a great concept I absolutely love. Label Love is a compilation of music from various record labels brought to you for FREE. It features music from Ubiquity, Fania, Plug Research, ESL Music, Now Again, Tru Thoughts & Bastard Jazz. Artists include Paul White, Shafiq Husayn, Dimlite, Quadron and others. Download the compilation here on bandcamp.

Twilight “Dance With Me”

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Mophono’s Halftone Society “Bumps”

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written by Deluge \\ tags: bastard jazz, bilal, dimlite, esl music, j kim, mophono's halftone society, nottz, now again, plug research, quadron, shafiq husayn, tru thoughts, twilight, ubiquity

Today we visited HVW8 and bumped into Ty and Computer Jay’s girlfriend. Afterwards I-Ced and Black Spade (Hawthorne Headhunters) dropped by and we had a few beers and a whole lot of laughs. Really like this picture I took of them and Anthony Valadez. While he’s listening to and chopping up some Miguel Atwood-Ferguson piano play, I’m writing this. Thank you L.A. for anoher great day!

written by nilez \\ tags: anthony valadez, black spade, computer jay, hawthorne headhunters, hvw8, i. ced, l.a., los angeles, ty

Mustafa The GodKing: Rise of The Merch. Says MeLo: “Written, Produced, Recorded, Mixed, Mastered, Art Design, and Photo by MeLo-X. No singles, No release date, No Trailers, No Promo Just Music. ‘It’s always forward im moving, never backwards stupid here’s another classic’- Nas- ‘Stillmatic’.” The album features 10 original tracks of audio dopeness – appearances include Jesse Boykins III, Lil’ Friday, Nikki NTU, and Chris Turner. You can download the album over HERE. Thanks to Okayplayer.

Melo-X – Black Apple with Love Feat. Jesse Boykins III

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Melo-X – Cali4NeonLights

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written by nevill \\ tags: black apple with love, download, jesse boykins, jesse boykins III, melo-x, mustafe the godking, okayplayer

Second podcast from the homies at Elm And Oak. After the first installment with Devonwho, they now asked Phillie based producer MNDSGN to make his selection. KLIPMODE!!!!

Elm And Oak Podcast #2 – MNDSGN

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