Future Classic: Oddisee “Rock Creek Park” LP
Not sure if it’s a coincidence but a lot of my favorite hip-hop projects this year have come out of the Mello Music Group. From the Hasaan Mackey & Apollo Brown project, the Georgia Ann Muldrow LP and Has-Lo they’ve become of the most trusted names for the discerning hip-hop …
Future Classic: Kidkanevil “Tokyorkshire Research Inc”
Not so well written by: Max Robin – Do you know about Tokyorkshire? It seems to be some place in the UK that is home of the peculiar beatmaker Kidkanevil. In his beatmaking research, he stumbled on the work of Raymond Scott. Mr Scott’s music has been used in classic …
Future Classic: Empyrean “Solstice EP”
Written by: Aie Chat I’m known to love ambient and/or soulful music. I really appreciate it because, when you listen to it you get a special feeling, like you can get inside the little universe of the beatmaker who made it. Empyrean, is one who captivates me because he’s kind …
Future Classic: Daphni – Ne Noya (Jialong) 12″
For anyone who’s had the privilege of attending a Caribou DJ set, this record will serve as a fresh reminder of the all-out heart-filled and soulful mixes of music you once danced yourself sweaty to. It also parallels the eclectic arrangement of beats and rhythms found on the floor, spanning …
Future Classic: Andy Stott “We Stay Together” EP
I have so much love for Andy Stott. A very underrated producer who you should get to know if you like stuff like Nicolas Jaar, Burial, Demdike Stare, Rhythm & Sound, Kassem Mosse and so on. Early October in Montreal means it’s getting colder, days are already getting shorter and …
Future Classic: Altered Natives “Tenement Yard Vol.2”
After listening to this LP for a few weeks now, I’m very happy to finally be able to share this with you all. Altered Natives‘ second “Tenement Yard” LP drops today on his own Eye4Eye label. Other than the fact that he makes absolutely outstanding music, my crew and I …
Future Classic: Amenta “Sacred Places EP”
Its been a while since I’ve fallen in love so much with the voice of a electronica/soul/jazz singer. For those who don’t know, I’m not the kind of listener who likes singers or rappers first, what I usually love about a song is always the instrumental. But in this case, when …
Future Classic: C.R.S.T “Soul Glo”
I’ve been following these guys since the day I heard the infectious track “Inside” on the Future Step EP and I am happy to say they are still churning out big tunes. Their newest 6-tracker “Soul Glo”, found on the “Deep Thrills” label shows a more serious side, as they …
Future Classic: Shash’U “Princess”
After his performance after the Blu & Exile show I had to share at least one joint from the homie Shash’U. I booked him this summer as the opener for Dibia$e and let’s just say he gave him a run for his money! Hahah… No seriously I love when hometown …