Very early sneak peak at the upcoming Finest Ego compilation. This time it’s the United Kingdom and Ireland that get to represent their hood. There’s some good stuff on here, but for me the biggest song was “Blurry Dream” by fLako, who moved to the UK just to be a part of this compilation. Check out the Finest Ego Bandcamp to check out what is coming August 5th. Buy links will follow in due time.

fLako – Blurry Dream [128kbps]

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Cascade Records recently released the “Sunrise Choir” compilation containing 22-tracks. Lots of relevant names on there from the Japanese beat scene such as RLP, Kan Sano, Fitz Ambrose and many more. I urge you to give this one a listen or purchase over at in case you’re diggin’ it. There’s also going to be a limited CD edition available HERE.

RLP – Wormform [112kbps]

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Fitz Ambro$e – Stazy [112kbps]

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written by nilez \\ tags: cascade records, compilation, fitz ambro$e, japan beats, kan sano, rlp, sunrise choir

Affine Records has put together a label compilation entitled “What A Fine Mess We Made”. It contains 14 brand new exclusive tracks and remixes from Dorian Concept, JSBL, The Clonious, Ogris Debris, Cid Rim and many more. This project drops on Monday and will only be available on CD and at your favorite download stores. For pre-orders visit http://affinerecords.com/shop.

Sixtus Preiss & The Clonious – Specimen From Springbing

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Dorian Concept – Tropical Hands (The Clonious Remix)

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written by nilez \\ tags: affine records, cid rim, compilation, dorian concept, jsbl, krts, ogris debris, paul randolph, the clonious, what a fine mess we made

Just came across this great “We Came For The Music…” compilation album from Boglewaltz. It features a new wave of musical talent from across London and beyond. Containing music from Morgan Zarate, Kay Suzuki, Guynamite, Soulpersona, Analog Jones and more. You might remember Morgan’s “Satin White” from when we posted it a year ago, but finally available digitally. Visit their Bandcamp to give the entire thing a proper listen.

Soulpersona ft Sibel Thrasher – In Your Eyes

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Morgan Zarate – Satin White

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written by nilez \\ tags: analog jones, bandcamp, boglewaltz, compilation, d.ablo, guynamite, kay suzuki, london, morgan zarate, satin white, shea soul, sibel thrasher, sleeping giants, soulpersona, twin cities, we came for the music...

Dropping Gems is releasing their “Gem Drops” compilation album tomorrow. As a central goal of the project, 100% of the revenue from Gem Drops will be donated to the American Cancer Society to support cancer research. This 21-track album contains loads of new experimental electronic hip-hop-inspired music. The album will be available as a “name your price/donation” download at http://droppinggems.bandcamp.com/album/gem-drops (link will be up tomorrow). There will also be a very limited run of handmade CD’s with artwork available for those who donate $15 or more.

Devonwho – Brushmetal [128kbps]

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In 2009 the first mothership landed. Starship 27 was filled with musical crazyness and curated by J1. Shortly after the first compilation album was released, the eclectic Texas label iNsect Records, got in contact with him and talked about a possible follow-up. A few years later “Starship 27 Vol. 2: Take Off” returns with J1 again as it’s curatorial captain, guiding the spacecraft on its musical voyage. On board we find artists such as DaM-FunK, I-Ced, Dibia$e, P.U.D.G.E., Devonwho, House Shoes, Eric Lau, Computer Jay, Ras-G, Blackspade & Coultrain (and more). For those wondering why this unexplained phenomenon is called the Starship 27. J1 replied, “the secret to the name will be revealed on the 3rd installment of the trilogy…next year”. So stay tuned, mark the 29th on your calendar and get ready for some heavyweight beats.

I-Ced – Westcoast-Rock [192kbps]

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Black Spade & Coultrain – B WIT U

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Now I’ve been a huge fan of eighties Boogie/Funk music for ages and when I noticed that it was steadily making a comeback I was psyched. Earlier this year the ambassador of modern Funk, Dam-Funk told me he had the feeling a whole lot of new artists would be dropping that Future Funk in the years to come. The time is ripe…the fOnK is back. Tokyo Dawn Records just released this bangin’ “The Boogie” compilation, filled with nastyness from B. Bravo, AD Bourke, Opolopo & Amalia, Saturn Never Sleeps and much more. Available HERE digitally now and January 21st on CD.

AD Bourke – Aries [112kbps]

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Opolopo & Amalia – Life’s A Dance (Nu Opo Swing Mix) [112kbps]

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written by nilez \\ tags: ad bourke, amalia, b. bravo, boogie, compilation, dam funk, funk, future funk, opolopo, saturn never sleeps, the boogie, tokyo dawn records

It’s been a while, but already half a dozen bubblers have been released. “Brownswood Bubblers Six” is out and it has some tunes on it. Compiled by Gilles Peterson and filled with some gems. We’re liking Great Weekend’s “Let’s Do It Again”, but nuch more new music from Taylor McFerrin, Grooveman Spot & Kissy Asplund, Nick Rosen, Mark de Clive-Lowe and much more can be found on the sixth installment. Available via or CD now.

Great Weekend - Let’s Do It Again (Over and Over) [112kbps]

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Twizz of Keyel put out a compilation project called “Summer Stars” last week, reppin’ Cleveland to the fullest. This project is simply the love of friends, and summer fun. Enjoy this free download and my favourite pick featuring PM. Download the whole project HERE.

Twizz – Rememberlude Ft. PM

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And yet again DJ Spinna mixes the entire “Strange Games & Funky Things” Vol. 5 into one smooth mix for you to enjoy. On the 28th the compilation drops on BBE so get a taste of that funky stuff in the meanwhile.

written by nilez \\ tags: bbe, breaks, compilation, DJ Spinna, funk, jazz, mix, mixcloud, originals, Samples, soul, strange games & funky things vol. 5