Yasiin Bey x The Preservation Present: The REcstatic [Album Review]
There is something that feels retroactive in the sound of Yasiin Bey’s “REcstatic”.
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There is something that feels retroactive in the sound of Yasiin Bey’s “REcstatic”.
Ta-Ku’s album, Dowhatyoulove is an instrumental gold mine. He lays R&B grooves against hard hitting drum beats which makes for an instant nod session throughout the
he best way to describe this duo is possibly Georgia Anne Muldrow x Dilla x Spacek. Waiting is the one track on their self titled debut that brings all of those influences together and Strength is another that shows range. The remaining 11 tracks could easily leave you wondering if this is a GAM helmed project. Listen for yourself and purchase HERE
I thought in honor of the producer’s 72nd birthday (April 26th), it would be fun to take an audiotrip through the various incarnations of just this one track.
2 months “too late” for any Dilla Day mixes but definitely on time! The duo stretches out while remaking the classic SV gem to “fantastic”
Fresh off the release of his album Mercury and the popular Dillaquarium Mixtape (Download), Reeves has unleashed concert audio from his April 5th Herbie Hancock
Twice is the first single from Bendik Baksaas’ debut album 1991. At 25 tracks long, the album “is a musical depiction of growing up in
Robot Oxford assembled a quintet to relay his latest vision on the appropriately titled The Boombox Quintet. Robot Oxford doesnt play an instrument but arranged the tracks
As the month of February began I read a FB status requesting the favor of no mixes or reworks of Dilla’s work this year. Discontent with the
After getting us reacquainted with her signature sound last month with “Universal Love“, the first single of her newest project, the Michigan native just sent
Alice Russell will release her new album To Dust (preorder) April 30th and I couldnt be more excited. It’s been 5 years since Pot of Gold
“The Texas-bred maestro just released his first ever mixtape, Chris Dave and The Drumhedz, which is meant to be a sampler plate of the wide range of styles Dave has amassed. Accompanying his snares, kicks and toms are The Drumhedz, a rotating cast of musicians Dave has formed strong organic connections with over the years. Pino Palladino’s legendary bass makes numerous appearances, as do Isaiah Sharkey and Tim Stewart’s guitars. Vocalists Yasiin Bey and Stokely Williams also stop by. The tape includes Dilla covers and jazz tunes, smooth R&B joints and experimental bug-out moments. Equally attractive to the casual listener and the die-hard music junkie, Chris Dave’s first ever mixtape packs a drumhead for any occasion.”