
Last week I came across some nice new head nodding stuff in my inbox from VA-based producer Lakim. Thought you guys might be interested to know his “Elevate” album is out, presented by The Soul Dojo.
Lakim – Motions
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Union, also know as the duo OJ & Gold from Paris, have been on our radar for quite some time. With their latest “Analogtronics” album (which is out as of today) they’ve made their way on to our ‘shit these cats is tight’ list. Just loving that warm spacey electronic hip hop that they do so well. Lots of interesting features on this one too from MF Doom, Talib Kweli, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Rapper Big Pooh, Moka Only and more. This is gonna be one of those albums you just have to get on or if you’re a vinyl head, I suggest you go for that super fresh looking (pink & teal) 2xLP available at Fatbeats! Oh and make sure you snatch a free download of “Digital Delight” featuring Guilty Simpson and of “Wings” featuring Elzhi as well..
Union – Fallin’ Ft. Rapper Big Pooh & Janice [112kbps]
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Union – Digital Delight Ft. Guilty Simpson [left click]
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Yes yes, that Parisian smooth operator they call Häzel is back with another freebie called “The V”. We didn’t want you guys to miss out on this one, so go ahead and grab that free download over at his Bandcamp page!
Häzel – The V
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So we’ve been warning you about this particular Kiwi for some time now. Watch out now, because Christoph El Truento‘s instrumental “EP01″ just dropped today on the Japanese Wonderful Noise label. We’ve been waiting for this one for ages, but it seems it has been pushed back a little. No matter, because it’s now widely available on and will also be pressed on wax. Let me get back on a later note with info about where to pick up the vinyl.
Christoph El Truento – Push On [112kbps]
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Our new years resolution is focussing more on top notch, warm sounding music this year. Of course this also applies to beats and other electronic music. Now if you ask me Mr .Dibiase, back with “Driftin Off” this time, has always been coming with that quality sounds so sit back and soak up this preview joint of the new Producer#3 Part 3 EP coming out on Fat City Recordings Feb. 20th.
Mr Dibiase “Driftin’ Off”
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Just received a message from Alisson Fluente aka Finese with the news he just uploaded a brand new joint called “Lembranças” which no doubt translates into something like memories. Now I hear that Florianópolis (Brazil) is one of the most beautiful places to visit, so not a big surprise where the inspiration came from. Just the kinda groove we love to hear on here, so peep it!
Finese – Lembranças
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I gave it some thought, but decided to post a little something about the new Finest Ego compilation anyway. In all honesty this is one of the least interesting ones I’ve heard so far though. Since it was time for Germany, Austria and Switzerland to represent I had high hopes, but could only find a few mediocre productions on here. Might just be me being hard to please, but all I wanted to share with you guys was this beat from Chief. Much appreciation for the free download, but I hope in 2012 the compilations get better quality wise. Personally I’d rather hear 10 amazing productions than 33 mediocre ones. Free downloads available up till Jan. 6th so get it while it lasts.
Chief – Check This Out
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Snap, crackle, pop…bang go the beats! Didn’t see this one coming, but the homie I.N.T. just released some banging ass beats in the form of “Christmas Wonderland” Vol. 2. I know you guys are gonna dig this one like crazy!! Incredible nice little last minute present for under the digital Christmas tree if you ask me. Don’t hesitate and cop this one for almost nothing via Bandcamp.
I.N.T. – My Christmas Lady Ft. Mar [128kbps]
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Been a while since we posted some new Dibiase ish, but here you go. His latest “Swingology 101″ album is full of sample-based hip hop beats with that is bound to make you pop and swing the fuck out. Enjoy the flava and grab this over at his Bandcamp page.
Dibia$e – Swingshift [128kbps]
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Okay I can truly understand why this is Butta! I wasn’t quite sure why it was green though, but after looking it up I found out the name refers to weed/marijuana. Now that we got that out of the way you might ask yourself….who is Green Butter? Well it’s two of Japans sickest producers Budamunk and Mabanua working together on their debut joint-venture album “Get Mad Relax”. My Japanese sucks so the press release wasn’t much use to me. I do know this. Perfect winter time food for your ears. Simply loving this soulful vibe that makes me wanna just chill the f*ck out on the couch. A definite must buy if you ask me, so check if you can purchase this via or try your luck over at Juno. For you vinyl heads there’s gonna be a 7″ coming out with my favorite, “The Smooth Route”, quite soon, so keep an ear out for that one.
Green Butter – The Smooth Route [112kbps]
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