Rewind & Reminisce #2: Detroit, Motor City Foreplay
When most hip-hop heads think of the Motor City, they probably don’t think first of cars. I think of the “motor”—the drive—of arguably the greatest,
When most hip-hop heads think of the Motor City, they probably don’t think first of cars. I think of the “motor”—the drive—of arguably the greatest,
One of my favorite tunes from Dilla’s The Ruff Draft EP was Crushin’ (Yeeeeaah!). Singer/Songwriter Ishe has added some of her unique flavor to the instrumental version
Swiss beatmaker Chief delivers Drone Beats & Electric Waves, a collection of haunting and bewitching instrumentals crafted specifically for this project. The album showcases Chief’s
Clouds is a 27 track instrumental project from Detroit producer Apollo Brown (The Reset, Brown Study, Gas Mask). While most have come to know Apollo’s
Never one to disappoint, the most consistent member of the clan comes through with another solid album. Dropping this Tuesday Dec 21, Apollo Kids keeps the not as prominent “W” shining. Ghost stays laced with the illest beats and Superstar
SHEN07 has come through with something quite interesting. His experimental beat-tape series entitled “Perfect Degrees” is a showcase of his growth as a young producer
I dig Kanye, but Im not a Kanye Stanfan by far so you shouldnt expect me to post everything he’s been dropping as part of
Number 7 in the series showcasing the sound of two thirds of the MasterBlaster group – Dam Funk & ComputerJay. The ubiquitious Dam Funk needs little introduction. He’s definitely played at a town near you on multiple occasions in the last few years and still has time for his weekly throwdown – Funkmosphere- in Culver City keeping his hood pass most definitely intact
Due to be released on the 3rd of Nov, the Japanese hip hop band, Cradle Orchestra prepare their 2nd release, Transcended Elements. Filled with many guest appearances, the most outstanding feature is GURU for many reasons
Jneiro Jarel returns with a new Brazilian-inspired LP for Kindred Spirits. Fauna follows up his debut album Three Piece Puzzle from 2005. Jneiro has always
I know that this joint came out a while ago, but I couldn’t help but post about it. I was one of those people who
It never fails. The mere mention of “Fania” is guaranteed to bring a sweet smile of recognition to Afro-Caribbean music aficionados. The New York-based record
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