You must have recently read about the Diamond District album and rapper yU will be releasing his album “Before Taxes” in the form of a free download at Kenny’s Fresh Selects. The album will include production from yU, Slimkat78, Oddisee, Kev Brown and Bilal Salaam. Thanks to Okayplayer for the better audio…the version we had sounded a little shittier. Peep this tasty preview featuring Grap Luva, Finale & OP Swamp 81 (Bilal Salaam & Danedra & Slimkat 78) and be on the look out for the album.
yU – Brainwash (prod. by Slimkat78) Feat. Grap Luva, Finale & OP Swamp 81
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Cubeecraft creates templates for papercraft toys which are free to download. The toy features interlocking tabs for construction (no need for tape or glue). The toy is designed to be printed on a standard piece of 8 1/2 X 11 A4 letter paper. Simply print, cut and fold your model into a paper toy. Source: Robeastblog & Rappcats
Part 1 of 2: Madvillain Gear with KMD Sambo Head
Part 2 of 2: Stones Throw Gear with MF DOOM Removable Mask
Our buddy DJ Rahdu – of www.BamaLoveSoul.Com – blessed us with a new mix and had this to say about it: “I hope everyone enjoys this! It’s just some of the new music that Ive been receiving lately mixed with some old favs.” Download “Sound Waves” HERE for free! Peep the tracklistafter the jump and spread the word.. Read More
Last saturday we were in Rotterdam to check out J*DaVeY and Muhsinah who were both performing. Big shout outs to the homey Deluge for the nice pictures (eventhough his lens was in the shop) and “Fat Lady” for the ambiance. If you missed it you a sucker…needless to say. We had a great time and next time Aime is cooking for everyone! No noodle soup or crappy falafel. I promise!
The interviews we did with both J*DaVey and Muhsinah will be online somewhere next month so keep an eye out for that. Visit HERE if you want to see the rest of the pics..
Here’s another funky leak from the “Various Assets album”. Thanks to RBMA for “We Go Ridin” cuz it’s a sick one.
Sydney shrug aka Dizz1 teams up with mack daddy Om’Mas Keith and Portotante for the only solution for how to avoid Las Vampyras Ramblas. No one’s declining the Ferrari, as we cruise the roads of Montserrat, before heading back to the crib for some g-force grindin’. Everyday…huge ass shout out to Deluge for his swiftness! Thnx to Dizz1 for the mixed version..
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We already told you about Diamond District so don’t be acting all surprised. DC is doing well and Oddisee, XO and YU are living proof. Download their first “In The Ruff” album HERE ow yeah it’s FREE!!
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Nadsroic is the singing / rapping alias of Ciorsdan Brown alongside the young phenom’ producer Hudson Mohawke. To date the young team have only played a handful of shows as Nadsroic including Radio One Sessions and live alongside Optimo – for whom they are also releasing a record on their Oscarr imprint. Ciorsdan was schooled in the Scottish Highlands immersed in folk music before being dropped in the ugly Glasgow metropol of hip hop, techno, electro & club music. With spells living in Copenhagen and currently based in semi-rural Japan it’s hard to say where this 22 year old jetsetter picked up her natural sensibility for real pop and future R&B.
Based in Glasgow, UK, 23 year old Hudson Mohawke currently has the worlds? beat scene in a headlock with his heavy drum programming and cosmic synth slop. In January this year he made his debut release on Warp records with the “Polyfolk Dance EP” and has been dubbed the labels ‘secret weapon’, clocking up serious international mileage with an impressive dj schedule. This release sees Mo explore his love of mainstream hip hop & rnb fused with the air of 1980’s synthetic soul. Out everywhere on digital & 12″ vinyl May 11th on LuckyMe Records. Source: Luckyme.
Nadsroic & Hudson Mohawke – Leopard
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Philadelphia-based hip hop producer Jneiro Jarel teamed up with Georgia based musician Khujo Goodie and formed Willie Isz. They will release their first album called “Georgiavania” on Lex Records. The central concept and inspiration at the heart of the album is an imaginary 51st US state named Georgiavania. In Georgiavania’s post-hip-hop paradise Willie Isz combine Southern hip-hop styles such as Crunk and Snap music with rock and psychedelia-infused influences, and the duo consciously avoided sampling in favour of live instrumentation and a super-fresh sound. Promo artwork by James Jarvis.
Willie Isz – I Didn’t Mean To
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Stones throw affiliated Dam Funk has been murdering the whole L.A. music scene for a minute. We’ve been supporting this musical genius for quite a while now and his new 12″ – entitled “Let’s Take Off” – is enormous. “LAtrifying” takes me back in time when Funk and Boogie reigned supreme. Now I know that “Hood Pass Intact” is a big tune for a lot of people so we couldn’t keep it from you guys. Get the new 12″ digitally at Stonesthrow NOW!
Dam Funk – LAtrifying
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The concept of this new Nicholas Ryan Gant mixtape is really simple. The DC singer released this mixtape packed with west coast hiphop influenced productions. The album also features a few rising nu-soul favorites like Muhsinah, Bilal Salaam and Jesse Boykins III. You can download the mixed version by DJ Stylus (The Vibe Conductor) here. Big shoutout to Muhsinah, Mec Zilla @ RXLNGR and DJ Stylus.
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