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A few days ago I saw Freddie Joachim had uploaded this new “From Now On” tune to his Soundcloud, but I kinda let it slide. Then yesterday he added this “Make Love” interlude so just had to share the two with you after all.

Freddie Joachim – From Now On

Freddie Joachim – Make Love (Interlude)

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)

Our man Ta-Ku hit us up with a little exclusive for you guys. A few weeks ago he did an instrumental edit of a tune that’s making it’s way through the pop charts at the moment. Unlike that version, Ta-Ku’s version features the vocals of none other than Miles Bonny who compliments the beat nicely and turns it into some “Down To Earth Club Music”.

One of the first exclusive premieres and available as a free download below.

“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