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Illa J Universe
24.06.15

After a few days of hard work it’s time to return with a brand newbie from Illa J. The young vocalist, originally from Detroit and now residing in…

Slum Village
12.05.15

I am sure a lot of you have been waiting for Slum Village to return with some brand new material. Good news, your prayers have been answered…SV is back. Today…

19.05.14

Production duo Potatohead People (consisting of AstroLogical and Nick Wisdom) are working on their debut album. It’s coming out on Bastard Jazz somewhere in September and while listening…

07.02.14

Today we commemorate the late Jay Dee aka Dilla Dawg. His spirit seems to live on thanks to song like this Slum Village jam “Yes Yes” produced by…

14.03.11

Yes..I know Dilla month is over..and we heard way too many weak Dilla remixes/ tributes. But must say Melbourne’s M-Phazes turned “Slum Village – Raise It Up” into…

11.02.11

Another variation from Mar has landed in our inbox. This time paying homage to Dilla Dawg (R.I.P.). This “Fantastic Vol. 2” re-imagination is available as a free download…

07.02.11

Today would’ve been Dilla‘s birthday and it’s hard to imagine it has been almost five years already since his passing? Still Dilla‘s legacy lives on in many ways.…

07.02.11

B.Kyle released his remembrance piece as a tribute to the memory and legacy of J.Dilla. This incredible “Still Shining” documentary was created in 2006 and was released on…

16.06.10

I heard this track a while ago on Gilles Petersons Worldwide show with Robert Glasper and Bilal. Even searched for it a while, but never found it. Thanks…

28.04.10

“Untitled/Fantastic” is the emotional hub of Suite for Ma Dukes. When Mochilla/VTech screened the film in Detroit last week somebody shouted out ,“Now that’s what I’m talking about…”…