Choosey & Exile – Black Beans (stream)
Hailing from LA by way of San Diego, Choosey uses Black Beans to make important statements in favor of black and brown unity at a time when his voice is […]
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Moderator – The World Within
22 year old Greek producer Moderator teamed up with Cult Classic Records in 2015 to bring you ‘The World Within’ featuring Witness, Nieve and Jeanette Robertson.
On April 21, 2017, Moderator will be releasing an exclusive Vinyl Edition of The World Within through DLoaw & Co. Mark your calendars – this album is HOT!
Chillhop Records presents Chillhop Essentials: Spring 2017
Chillhop Records’ Chillhop Essentials Spring 2017 collection helps get your Mind Right. With 20 Instrumental Hip Hop tracks of style varying from Funky and Jazzy tunes to Lofi Hip Hop – Spring hasn’t felt this good.
Insight & Damu the Fudgemunk – Ears Hear Spears
Ears Hear Spears by Insight and Damu the Fudgemunk is what limited editions shoes are to sneaker heads – a Holy Grail.
The Alchemist – Rapper’s Best Friend 4: An Instrumental Series
The Alchemist needs no introduction. You know him for his work with Evidence, Action Bronson, Fashawn, and Mobb Deep.
VIZUAL: Dezzy Hollow – Nothing Easy feat. Kap G, OHNO, & Aleman
Dezzy Hollow’s new vizual Nothing Easy feat. Kap G, OHNO, and Aleman. Listen to #StayCurrent – available on Spotify and iTunes.
Blu & Exile – Below the Heavens
Blu and Exile released Below the Heavens about 10 years ago and it is just a timeless classic.
Tall Black Guy – Let’s Take A Trip
“‘This is a journey into sound…’ These familiar words, accompanied by the rumble of a distant train, signal the opening of ‘Let’s Take A Trip’, the sophomore album from Terrel Wallace aka Tall Black Guy. Since 2013’s ‘8 Miles To Moenart’ TBG has cemented his position as a standard bearer for the current hip-hop / beats scene. Born in Detroit and now residing in the UK, Wallace’s signature style of incredibly clever sample flips and deft production chops has won fans across the globe including Gilles Peterson, Lefto, Jazzy Jeff and House Shoes.”
Mndsgn – Body Wash
“Body Wash is MNDSGN’s second album for Stones Throw. Influences here include the likes of early SOLAR records material, Leon Sylvers III, Kashif, and Dave Grusin. These artists, Mndsgn says, “embodied that potent feeling in the early 80s boogie/funk/soul/jazz/fusion wave.” He adds, “I was also digging back into some early 90s R&B sounds and started really imagining what it would be like if I had mashed the two eras together.” He explains Body Wash as “a soul record that plays with nostalgic elements in a very dynamic & positive way. Think about it as a box of crayons for you to draw emotions with.”
Ivan Ave – Helping Hands
Ivan Ave released Helping Hands in 2016 under Jakarta Records. The album is a combo between sample-based neo soul, hip-hop, and jazz. His lyrics have substance and he drops some good gems.
