Future Classics

Australian beatmaker Ta-Ku is closing off 2011 in style with another stellar project called “Late NYC”. One of the things there were too much of in 2011 was weak beat tapes from beat makers who should spend a little bit more time on their craft before putting it out into …

After almost 20 years of existence, and now into their 10th full length record I think we’re all guilty of taking The Roots for granted. They tour constantly, and put out records every other year like clockwork. But, with the amount of shitty music around these days let’s not forget …

2011 has been a great year for Tall Black Guy, one of our favorite discoveries of the year. But we aren’t alone, he’s had some of his tracks played from everyone like Gilles Peterson, Lefto, Lexis (yes, I like to put my name in next to Gilles as often as …

I like Doomtree because they’re doing their own thing. But let’s describe just a little bit what they are for those who don’t know them. Doomtree are a DIY hiphop collective from Minneapolis, Minnesota formed of seven members (the most well known being P.O.S.). Most music press describe them as …

Once again, another we discovered a little genius in the making. RAJA is a beatmaker from NYC, is only 19 and he already found time to do collabos with Jeremiah Jae from Brainfeeder. Reminds of Shlohmo who began making beats at 14 or Noo-Bap, a guy from Montreal who is just …

“Coming just a day after the release of “Fix Up” produced by Madlib, Black Star gives us “You Already Knew,” produced by Oh No. This is the first song off Black Star Aretha, the group’s tribute to the legendary singer, Aretha Franklin.” Is this track enough to really get excited about the return …

We’ve all seen our fair share of killer tracks this year, but Sinjin Hawke’s debut EP is solid proof that everyone should hold off a little longer before working on their “best of 2011” lists. For some of you, this may sound like a new name in the game, so …

I am huge Zomby fan but I was (just) a bit disappointed with this years “Dedication” LP, a little bit too heavy on the crazy arpeggiators for my taste. But you know, now that I think about it; the record was pretty damn strong. (Haha, ok this post makes no …

I’m two months late on this one but it’s so great to see Rodney P – UK hip-hop and dancehall pioneer – ride this track with members of the Heartless Crew with such a timely anthem. It was recorded and the video was shot during the August London riots but …