Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Preview: Jesse Mac Cormack “Too Far Into” (CRi Remix)

I discovered CRi with the excellent song called “Oda” from the EP with the same title released earlier this year. These 5 songs full of beautiful and melodious ambient music left us wanting more. The Montreal-based/Quebec native electronic music producer has a bright future in front of him. He has recently started …

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Music Tech & Art

Rap Playing Cards – by Mynority Classics

via TurntableLab: “A great Christmas gift for the Hip Hop head that has everything. Japanese illustrator Sayori Wada teamed up with Mynority Classics to create these incredible playing cards featuring your favorite Hip Hop icons re-imagined in illustrated form.” SAYORI WADA A painter, born and raised in Japan, currently based …

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Interviews

LEFTO – in 10 Records

We sat down with Belgium’s LEFTO, one of our favorite music taste-makers in the world and asked him about a few of his favorite records. The man is an inspiration when it comes to keeping an open mind to all styles of music, both old and new. We could have …

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Dj Mixes

Mix of the Day: Phillie P “Memphis Mix” (90’s Cassette Rips)

Brand new mix from Belgrade, Serbia’s PHILLIE P. Definitely a late entry for one of our favorite mixes of 2014. Phillie P is a good homie of mine and when I saw him over the summer at a festival we were both playing at he told me about this idea of …

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Interviews

TENDERLONIOUS – in 10 Records

Seeing as we are huge fans of 22a music, we wanted to ask Tenderlonious, one of the founding members of the collective, about some his influences and favourite records. 22a is a London-based label which specializes in vinyl only releases and despite only having 3 releases so far, they are …

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Music Tech & Art

J Dilla Figure (by Rappcats)

via Rappcats: “Exclusive pre-order at Rappcats.com for February 2015 release | The first 10 purchased will be shipped on December 1st. | The J Dilla Figure is an official Pay Jay Productions release, produced under the oversight of the Estate of James Yancey. The Figure was conceived and rendered by …

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Dj Mixes

Mix of the Day: Onra x Walter Mecca “Datablasta Show on Rinse France”

Really nice mix full of unexpected treats from two of our favorite guys. French producer/DJ’s Onra and Walter Mecca. Walter Mecca is a veteran of the French beats (and beyond) scene and man behind the Weird Data label and the producer for the amazing Bonnie Banane, both “Muscles” and “Champs …

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Dj Mixes

Mix of the Day: Brand New Wayo presents Al Dobson Jr. Guest Mix

via Brand New Wayo: Brand New Wayo, a crew of five DJs hailing from London who have quietly been bringing lauded selections via their fortnightly mix series are to launch a new guest mix feature, starting with Al Dobson Jr (Rhythm Section). Building a loyal following for their broad range …

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Dj Mixes

Mix of the Day: Dan Shake on Gilles Peterson Worldwide (GPWW 921)

via Dan Shake: “The first artist outside Detroit to release on Moodymann’s Mahogani Music and now a follow EP forthcoming on Back Acre. Dan Shake is next up with a Worldwide Family Mixtape – 30 minutes of funk, disco, house and a whole load else packed full of soul.” Tracklist …

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