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Now we already know that New Zealand and Australia both have some killer producers. For this reason we were excited to find out that Finest Ego has been working on a compilation album. This “Finest Ego | New Zealand & Australia Beatmaker Compilation” exhibits the talent of some of the South Pacific’s finest beat making talent such as, Adi Dick, Ben Houghton, Ben Jamin w/ Matt Miller, Christoph El Truento, D:UNK, Electric Sea Spider, Galapagoose, Isaac Aesili, Kilter, Lewis McCallum, Mike Kay, Panorama, Slamagotchi and Ta-Ku. Artwork by LGB5 and big up to Keegan and Gordon.

Lewis McCallum – Fly Or Die

Adi Dick – Spacedust

As warm up for the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 in Tokyo, UK Garage legend MJ Cole will be doing a free RBMA workshop during Amsterdam’s 5 Days Off event at Club Up (March 5th). A second artist might be confirmed later, but more info on the event on Facebook. All musicians can apply for this years RBMA untill April 4th, so don’t hesitate and fill out those forms!

On another note…MJ Cole is about to release his “Satellite” EP after the weekend and we just had to give you guys a little sneak peak in the form of this preview. Really liking this mellowed out Dubstep joint “Hawaii” with those subtle harp melodies we know to be his trademark.

MJ Cole – Hawaii [preview]

VA’s miss Tiffany Paige is best known for her work with Talib Kweli, DOOM, John Robinson, J Rawls, Zo! (Foreign Exchange), Scienz of Life, Khrysis, Carlos Nino and many more. You might have seen a few posts before where her name was mentioned, but she’s back in the studio working on some new music. First up is an unreleased gem produced by Zo! entitled “Seasons” (from ’05 via Phonte). It was supposed to be on her “Dreamwalk” album which never got released. “Such:a:challenge” was produced by ID 4 Windz (Scienz of Life) & Ty Macklin and can be downloaded for FREE at Tiffany’s Bandcamp. Keep track of miss Paige and follow her on Twitter and enjoy the music!

Tiffany Paige – Seasons (prod. by Zo!)

Tiffany Paige – Such:a:challenge (ID 4 Windz & Ty Macklin)

“Quadrivium” is the first of several projects from Eric Lau to be released in 2011. The release is made up of 20 instrumentals, and features a more edgy side to Lau’s production. Each track was painstakingly crafted before being mastered by infamous engineer Tim Debney (Thom Yorke, Julian Casablancas).
 Check out this video where Eric breaks down some of the LP’s tracks and talks about his inspiration for the album. “Quadrivium” Available now on the Kilawatt Bandcamp.

Eric Lau – In Paradise

Eric Lau – Gold En

“Tomorrows Not Promised” – This is a project that has been on the shelf for a while from to 2 dynamic artists Reggie B and Saadiq of the infamous Platinum Pied Pipers. A collaborative effort from these guys of songs done over the years during the time of the “Go and Get Down With Me” LP’s from Reggie B, which both albums include songs from this time period. Available for FREE on the INnatesounds bandcamp.

Reggie B & Saadiq – Suga Momma

Reggie B & Saadiq – Lady Of The Night

“Clouds” is a 27 track instrumental project from Detroit producer Apollo Brown. While most have come to know Apollo’s production for its smash mouth, head nodding, grime, “Clouds” reveals another aspect of his production ability. “Clouds” is a 52 minute instrumental ride, the perfect backdrop for reflection. Available on Bandcamp and Itunes. MelloMusicGroup.

Apollo Brown – Black Pearls

Apollo Brown – Shoot The Heart

14KT put some new freebies on his Soundcloud the other day. “Fourteen” featuring a rapping Aloe Blacc definitely stands out most. The track was originally slated for a re-release on 14KT’s  Nowalataz project but unfortunately never got released. Thanks to 14KT for making it available for FREE now. Headnodz

14KT – Fourteen Feat Aloe Blacc

Epsilon Project releases the new single off the forthcoming album “Oxygen”. “My Sunshine” Features soul singer Jonas from Denmark & production from Kev Brown (LowBudget). Available for FREE download..

Epsilon Project – My Sunshine

After countless remixes, productions, features, as well as his critically acclaimed [Re]Mixtape Series, Trackademicks has finally come with his full-length debut LP, State Of The Arts. Twelve tracks deep, Trackademicks handles 100% of the production duties. The record enlists a  healthy dosage of Track’s known collaborative cohorts, including Little Brother/Foreign Exchange founder Phonte (“Fool On The Hill”), Windy City favorite Kid Sister (“Quit Yo Job”), and  the soulful Teedra Moses (“Face The Music”). Along with his own HNRL crew, Oakland favorites Mistah F.A.B. (“Stop It!”) and Goapele (“State Of The Arts”) also make the cut.

Available at all digital retailers, State Of The Arts comes with a substantial 20-something page booklet containing extensive artist liner notes written by Trackademicks himself. In the upcoming weeks Track will also begin releasing video liner notes for select songs off the record. The full digital package also includes previously unreleased bonus material. HNRL Crew

Trackademicks – International Affairs Feat MoxMore

Trackademicks – Check Feat Josie Stingray

Slapparatus is a decent journey into ever vibrant Californian beats phenomena. And a guide to it is non other than Mr. Dibiase aka Dibiase aka Dibia$e aka Diabolic’s productions coming all the way from LA’s very own Watts. Presented to you by Mondayjazz..Artwork by Andrius Lekstutis. You can find the tracklist after the jump.

Dibiase – Slapparatus MondayJazz Mix

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