Author: DJRahdu

Byron the Aquarius & Onra – The Big Payback (Free D/L)

This is by far one of the dopest projects Ive wrapped my ears around and yes I’m biased because my man Byron is from Birmingham, Alabama! Nevertheless, I’m sure you’ll be inclined to agree once you give this a listen. I was checking out Onra’s twitter page and he recounts the project, saying it was “made during 05/06 ft Isis from thunderheist, peter hadar, dal-gren and neco redd. Byron the Aquarius on the synths, me on the beats

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Jill Scott – Lovely Day/Shame

Jill Scott will be releasing two new albums in 2011, Just Before Dawn: Jill Scott FROM THE VAULT, Vol. 1 and The Light Of The Sun. Just Before Dawn includes music from a stream of recording sessions that were intentionally held for future releases while The Light Of The Sun, which will not be released on Hidden Beach, features all new music.Check out Jill’s cover of Bill Wither’s Lovely Day produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff and more new music, Shame featuring more Philly love with Eve

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Damu The Fudgemunk & Buff1 – Truly Get Yours

On Truly Get Yours you’ll hear Damu playing live vibraphones, and providing some precise cuts, while Buff1 effortless raps about a variety of personal motivations and his thoughts on success.” Buff’s flow reminds me of Life’s a Bitch era AZ and Damu just keeps it ill as usual

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Bing Ji Ling – Sunshine Love

Featuring member of the Dap Kings, Antibalas and Phenomenal Handclap Band (of which he is a member), Shadow to Shine brings the funk as you would rightfully expect. My favorite moments, however, are the lighter tunes, when Bing Ji Ling (Chinese for ice cream) showcases his amazing range (Hold Tight) and oozes smooth soul (Sunshine Love)

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Oliver Lowe & Friends – Penize nebo Zivot

The album is exactly what it says it is, Oliver Lowe and his friends singing, jamming and playing live instruments. Released late 2010, Penize nebo Zivot is what most Hip Hop heads wish was in their headphones at all times. As a label head and vinyl collector, Oliver Lowe has created a cohesive album filled with soulful beats and rhymes in Czech

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UBQTS – The Beat Tape

Here’s a joint that’s every bit as mysterious as the woman hidden behind the beautiful flower. Nothing is known about UBQTS or the producer Mikey Leu. There are no links to any social networks or websites, and even more enigmatic is his message to “Contact me if you want the cassette” and there’s no means to do so.

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Paper Plane Project – Pacific Connection

There’s a new PPP in town, and they’re Australia’s Paper Plane Project! The duo met while diggin’ for records in Brazil and have created a really dope project. “Paper Plane Project’s sound is all about that old-school Sunday afternoon party in the park, bringing soulful beats and vibes back into the realm of hip-hop and beyond.” One of my favorites is the boogie flavored Don’t Hold Back which has me wanting to get my dance on right now!

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Belle Boussole – Love In Outer Space (Sun Ra Cover)

Being from Alabama, and Birmingham specifically I am a huge Sun Ra fan. It doesn’t make me unbiased though, and when our friends Belle Boussole released their cover of Sun Ra’s classic jazz tune, Love In Outer Space I was a bit skeptical. The laid back, electro-jazz, trip hop cover is great and was created when the duo was requested to perform a Sun Ra tune at a literary event

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