KEYEL is a hip hop group hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, consisting of emcee’s Prose, Holy Moly, Pease, and DJ ESO. While the emcees have been childhood friends for many years, the collective that is now known as KEYEL was born from a mutual love of raw hip hop and appreciation of similar influences. The crew met DJ ESO while wyling out at a Slum Village show- and the beginning of a musical experience had begun.
Pulling influence from Detroit rap pioneers J Dilla (RIP) and Slum Village, as well as acts such as Common, DJ Premier, and Madlib, KEYEL has successfully recreated a sound equal parts classic hip hop and new age dope. Their pledge is to keep it all about the music as they continue to develop sonically. No B.S.- just that raw shit. No gimmicks- just key elements. KEYEL has shared the stage with acts such as Little Brother, Murs, Brother Ali, Tyga, Poetic Republic, and plans on continuing to rock shows and move crowds everywhere they go. You can now download their Mixtape over HERE, and buy some clothes over HERE.
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One time only repress of Hudson Mohawke “OOOPS!” In anticipation of his recent signing to Warp records, he’s releasing a limited edition EP of remixes, rescued from obscurity by the boys behind Lucky Me and Wireblock. then turning it inside out and shaking it down. The four cuts of this ‘Ooops!’ release merge Hud Mo’s raw, uncompromising drum programming and future-proof synths with the glitz of mainstream urban accapellas. Over the course of the EP, Tweet’s accapella of ‘Ooops’ burns into club banging Timbaland mode while Yummy and Sean Simp feel some distorted bass funk, and Ashanti’s Wail gets treatment worthy of a Dabrye and Boards of Canada collab. Pre-Order now on Rushhour. rushhour.
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Plug Research: Shafiq Husayn Podcast by Moovmnt
Thanks to Plug Research, we have another podcast for you straight from LA. A few weeks ago they released the Exile edition and now they present the Shafiq Husayn podcast, mixed by Garth Trinidad (of KCRW’s ‘Chocolate City’). This mix offers a great overview of Shafiq’s past, current and future works and features some exclusive/unreleased joints too. All in all tons of music from the likes of SA-RA, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Jill Scott, Pharoahe Monch and many others. Enjoy this FREE mix and be sure to mark that calender on October 6th for Shafiq’s upcoming “Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka” album via Plug Research. Tracklist after the jump and big ups to J. Kim..
Fashawn‘s “Boy Meets World” album is coming closer by the day (Oct. 20th). Lately I’ve been seeing one dope video after another. Not only did Punit Dhesi direct the “Sunny CA” video, he also recently did the “Life As A Shorty” vid and that one is simply amazing. Together with the “Our Way” video with Evidence, I count three consecutive homeruns. Can’t wait for the album to drop and I know ya’ll can’t neither. So in the meantime here is another bone to keep you hungry dogs satisfied for the moment. All day, here is “Sunny CA” west up ya’ll..big up Exile.
Volume 2 continues where the first left off. Twenty exclusive beats from forward thinking producers the world over. Exciting and contrasting instrumentals from known producers such as Danny Breaks (Alphabet Zoo / Droppin’ Science), Dorian Concept (Kindred Spirits), Dimlite (All City), Ras G (Poobah) & Samiyam (Brain Feeder), Exile (Sound In Color), Fulgeance (Musique Large), Nosaj Thing (Alpha pup) Dizz1, Low Limit & Tiago, Devon, Busy…and more
Compiled by ‘beat connoisseurs’ Cinnaman & Jay Scarlett, the compilation touches on many different angles of ‘this music’. There’s introspective, tripped out and buzzing synth scapes, short popping electronic songs to full-on MPC party thumpers.
Ever since its first releases, almost three years ago, Beat Dimensions has aided the developments in beat orientated music, becoming almost a genre in itself. Releasedate October 6th. Pre-Order now on Rushhour.
Busy – Ecliptic Armilla
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Moovmnt RBMA Beat Special 07-25-09 by Moovmnt on Mixcloud
And here we go again with another mix we did a while back. Really coming out of the woodworks with these mixes now that we got a Mixcloud account. This “Moovmnt Beat Special” mix, was played on Red Bull Music Academy Radio via djbroadcast at the Rooms of Red Bull. We never shared this one, but it has a couple of nice exclusive joints on there we know you’ll enjoy! Oh it was mixed by me, myself and MRP and photo credits go to MRP as well.
New Video from Tiron directed by Carey Williams & Aurelio Mitjans. Off the critically acclaimed mixtape “Ketchup“. And below you can find Hello Money Feat Ayomari, just to complete the story. Enjoy…
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MellowOrange & Organology present Getaway. A 5 track instrumental EP fully produced by Freddie Joachim. The EP is now available for free download over here. Also check out Freddie Joachims discography and don’t forget to search for the Study Guide album with Question that he released earlier this year.
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First track is the Little Dragon – Fortune Remix from AFTA-1, which you can only get by supporting Gas’d and buying a ▲❍▼❏ tee at the Gas’d store … you can find some additional information about Gas’d below.
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The second remix by Bluntspeakers was made especially for the Little Dragon performance at the WATT in Rotterdam this Wednesday. Sad to say Brittany Bosco will probably not be performing due to problems with her passport. Nevertheless it’s still bound to be a great night.
Little Dragon – Fortune (AFTA-1 Remix)
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