Laidback Radio is releasing a compilation album, gathering over 25 international LDBK artists o May 28th. This compilation is actually being streamed HERE for your enjoyment. If you like finding out about good, new, unfamiliar artists you’re going to love this!
On the 28th of May they’re throwing a massive 11h release party in London, in partnership with Mixcloud. Get more info HERE
Earlier this month my man hit me on FaceBook and asked if I knew about a song with a samba sample that was about cocaine and I told him I would find it. Luckily, I finally got my WildCookie album in the mail! I told you about Heroine HERE but Serious Drug is bananas! Freddie Cruger’s production can’t be questioned at this point, but Anthony Mills voice really sets this off and then he starts droppin names… If you haven’t copped Cookie Dough yet, you’re really missing out! I don’t know what their preoccupation with hard drugs is, but this has been on repeat. Enjoy
Following Dego (@2000black_dego) on twitter has its privileges…once you decipher the patois LOL. Not only did I find out that he may digitally release the DKD album (for those that slept), he also released freeness some new tunes “and NO its not from the lp!!” get it HERE
We put you on to Dru Carter HERE, but now find out more about his crew. Lost and Found was created while the 3 young men, Artistik, K-Ro, and Dru Carter pursued degrees at the HBCU Miles College. Dedicated to providing positive and lyrical music that captures the ears of real hip hop/jazz heads, I’m sure you’re going to love their self titled FreeP. The three man crew will draw many comparisons, I’m sure, but you’ll hear that these cats are also bringing something new to the table as well. Cop the EP HERE and peep Dru’s remix of the Dilla produced Mos Def/Kweli collaboration History HERE
Whatcha Say? To this beautiful soulful house remix of Teri Tobin’s Whatcha Say, I say yes! Once again, Ahmed delivers the goods with a remix so special it will have you dancing at a late night house party or helping you enjoy your martini at a swank ultra lounge. Available for only a dollar HERE, I’m sure you’ll get your money’s worth from this one! Pick up Love Infinty HERE
Like most people, I became a fan of Rahbi’s after seeing him perform live; his energy, stage presence and performance are just larger than life and completely win you over. He’s no gimmick though, the cat can sing and has re-emerged recently with a new video for his latest song Rollercoaster (view here). He recently sent me this 2007 Sistas & Brothas remix from the EP he was sharing then. The brother sounds like Rashaan Patterson on this one, you’re gonna love it!
This album’s features reads like a Hip Hop class reunion! The list of emcees is too numerous to mention, but it also includes production from Rhettmatic! Rawls’ production really shines on this album and you can hear the growth in his lyrics as he talks about real life from the Rawkus
days to being married w/children.
The best story though goes to an MC who is one of the brightest stars in Hip Hop right now, Senor Kaos. His rhyme will have you laughing and cringing all at the same time. Peep Kaos gettin ‘his Slick Rick on and get The Hip-Hop Affect HERE
Memphis and Boston MC/producers connect onRisktakers, a 16 track album by Count Bass D and Insight. Features include Kool Keith and Pacewon and they even include
I was a die-hard Digable Planets fan, so of course I was crushed when the crew disbanded. Late 2001, I saw a white label 12″
As it gets warmer outside and you begin to wear less clothes, you realize you need a new soundtrack, something that feels as bright as it looks outside and reflects the fun you know is ultimately coming your way. You realize that what you need is SLik d’s High Vibes…literally and figuratively. It’s only fitting that he has a song titled On the Pharcyde because his vibe definitely puts me in the mind of one of my earliest favorite Hip Hop groups. Get it HERE
If you’re a fan of jazzy Hip Hop like we are, and you’re feeling the effects of the recession ST/MiC’s In the Pocketis for you! First of all, this is FREE so don’t delay in downloading this. NOW for the most interesting thing about this project that sounds like your grandfather’s jazz crates got raided, it was all created using only the BeatMaker app by Intua and the Noise.io synthesizer, all on an iPod Touch. Impressive and you can’t tell the difference. Get it HERE
New Zealand really is making some great music right now! MC/New Zealander/NY transplant/recent Duck Down signee, David Dallas’ free album The Rose Tint is more proof of that. But not only are the beats nice and David’s flow smooth, he says,
“A lot of people criticise rap for being braggadocios but when I was a kid music I liked to listen to was music that was empowering and makes you feel cool, as opposed to music to slit your wrists to.” Agreed. Enjoy and D/L HERE
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