Another year has passed us by again. For the thrird time we’re gonna end the year with our very own ‘Best of 2011′. Together with Nevill and Deluge, I’ve picked out some of the finest music that was released this year. Many thanks to all our visitors and of course the artists out there making music that matters. We wish you a blessed 2012 with loads of great music and make sure you go out with a blast!!

Now on to the Best of 2011..

Best Album 2011
1. Thundercat – The Golden Age of Apocalypse
2. Amalia – Art Slave
3. Brandon Coleman – Self-Taught
4. Elzhi – Elmatic
5. Osunlade – Pyrography
6. Evil Needle – Cirrostratus
7. Mark de Clive-Lowe – Renegades
8. Teeko – Light Up The Darkness
9.  Phonte – Charity Starts At Home
10. Kan Sano – Fantastic Farewell

Best EP 2011
1. KING – The Story EP
2. Dirg Gerner – Preface EP
3. Terrace Martin – The Sex EP
4. fLako – Carving Away The Clay EP
5. Hazel – Playground EP

Best Compilation 2011
1. Soulection
2. The Heart Vol. 2
3. Starship 27 Vol. 2: Take Off
4. LA♥JPN♥LA Vol. 2
5. Label Love Pt.3

Best Videos 2011
1. Erykah Badu – Gone Baby, Don’t Be Long
2. J*DaVeY – Raincheck
3. Jay Electronica Dimethyltryptamine
4. Overdoz – Pasadena
5. Amalia – Freeze That!

Best Remixes 2011
1. Daedelus – Tailor Made with Milosh (Floating Points Remix)
2. Salva – Wake Ups (B. Bravo Remix)
3. Meemee Nelzy – Comme Un Lotus (Buscrates 16​-​bit Remix)
4. Leon King – More Than A Crush (Opolopo Remix)
5. Architeq – Into The Cosmos (Mr Beatnick Dub)

Best Documentaries
1. Real Scenes: Detroit
2. Still Shining
3. Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation

Best New Musical Talents Spotted 2011
1. ERIMAJ – Conflict Of A Man
2. Brandon Coleman – Self Taught
3. Ayanna – Truthfully
4. Greg Spero – Acoustic
5. Manuals – MPG

Best Collaboration 2011
1. Martyn Slott – Pointing Fingers
2. Zebrahim – In My Heart I Am
3. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Thuggin EP
4. Onrazel – Two for the P (Bonus)
5. Bun B & 14KT – The Life

Best Record Labels 2011
1. Tokyo Dawn
2. Tru Thoughts
3. Plug Research

Most Slept On Artist 2011
Christoph El Truento

Ones to watch in 2012
1. Dirg Gerner
2. Union
3. Derrick Hodge
4. KING
5. East Liberty Quarters

It Was Your Time To Go 2011 (R.I.P.)
1. J-1
2. Fonce Mizell
3. Sylvia Robinson

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Tomorrow 9th Wonder‘s album drops worldwide. To celebrate the coming of “The Wonder Years” he’s giving away a banging joint called “One Night” for free featuring Terrace Martin, Phonte & Bird And The Midnight Falcons. Be sure to cop that shit when it drops…more info soon!

9th Wonder – One Night Ft. Terrace Martin, Phonte & Bird And The Midnight Falcons [160kbps]

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Terrace Martin‘s “The Sex” EP can most definitely be described as one of the sexiest, jazzy slow-jam-packed releases we’ve heard in a minute. Brought to you by Terrace and Devi Dev, the EP contains features from the likes of Hi-Tek, 9th Wonder, J Black, Agape and more. In case you have no idea what to do next…I suggest you grab the free download, get naked and press play!

Terrace Martin - With You

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Terrace Martin - Sex Prelude

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“Never Stop Loving You” is the first leak of Terrace Martin‘s “The Sex” EP, out 2.13.11. The instrumental track features 9th Wonder on production. Thanks to Devi Dev for the #DeviTerraceTuesday tune..

Terrace Martin – Never Stop Loving You Feat 9th Wonder

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Brought to you by Terrace Martin & Devi Dev, “Here, My Dear”  is exclusively produced by Terrace Martin with features that include Snoop Dogg,Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Kurupt, Charlie Wilson, U-N-I, Murs, Dom Kennedy, Over Doz, Problem, Bad Lucc, Lady G and more. Available for FREE download (link fixed)..

Terrace Martin – Koo Koo Cyco Loco

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Terrace Martin – Here My Dear

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Delicious Vinyl kicks off Summer 2010 with the release of Frank Nitt‘s Jewels In My Backpack EP with lead tracks “Go Girl” (feat. Problem) and “Zoned Out” feat. Kurupt. The 6-track EP is produced by Terrace Martin.

Frank Nitt pays homage to all the “pretty little chicks who handle their business” in his new “Go Girl” video which you can check out after the jump. Thanks to The Boombox..and get this EP via

Frank Nitt – Go Girl Feat Problem

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Frank Nitt – Zoned Out Feat Kurupt (Snippet)

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Terrace Martin is a producer/saxophonist/songwriter has been playing drums and piano since he was toddler. Later at the age of 13 he fell in love with the alto sax and that’s that. It has been Terrace Martin’s love for the alto sax that has catapulted his career into a world beyond imagination. He has worked with people like Diddy, Raphael Saadiq and Charlie Wilson. Even more noteworthy might be legends like Art Farmer, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder.

Mr. Martin also caught the attention of Hip Hop veteran Snoop Dogg and went on to become his production partner. On Terrace’s new release, “The EP – Volume 2: Lover Edition”, Snoop even pops around to do some guest vocals. Also dope to see Frank Nitt get down on “Go Girl” together with Problem. Did I mention this is a FREE DOWNLOAD? Well it is so enjoy and spread the word to you and yours.

Terrace Martin – Slow Feel Ft. Snoop Dogg, Tone Trezure & James Fauntleroy

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Terrace Martin – Go Girl Ft. Frank Nitt & Problem

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