Guest Mixes: Konrad OldMoney x Sagewondah
Summer sets the stage for many of our favorite rituals, usually of the mating variety. The one event that really lets you know you’re smack in the middle of the most wonderful time of year is without a doubt the BBQ. Food and drink aside, barbecues are among the most …
Future Classic: Toro Y Moi + Tyler The Creator “Hey You”
When we heard that Tyler and Toro Y Moi were doing studio sessions it definitely got our attention. Just wasn’t a pair of dudes we were expecting to work with but it does make perfect sense when you think about it a little. Not sure if an EP or full …
Skratch Bastid & The Gaff “Soul Sisters, Stand Up!”
Uhh-ohhh! Anytime the homie Skratch Bastid drops a mixtape all the DJ’s sweat a little because they know the shit is gonna be dope and hard to top! I mean, all real DJ’s have their own voice, their own style and approach but let’s just say I wouldn’t want to …
Forgotten Treasure: Makers “Don’t Challenge Me” (1980)
A little while back, I told you about a track called “All About the money” from a mid-80’s group called Spontaneous Overthrow that really reminded me of a Sa-Ra Creative Partners kind of vibe, but 20 years before that. I found this gem on a compilation called “Pesonal Space: Electronic …
Album Preview: Cody ChesnuTT “Landing on a Hundred”
Cody ChesnuTT is officially announcing his much-awaited new album Landing On A Hundred, recorded in Cologne, Germany and Al Green’s old studio in Memphis, TN. To kickstart it properly, he has donned his battle-helmet and issued a call to arms: Cody ChesnuTT wants YOU to support this project on kickstarter. …
Guest Mixes: Eclectic Summer Mix by Fullrange
Here is a brand new mix from longtime MIMS collaborator FullRange. You really need to check out his mixcloud channel for some dope mixes ranging from Soulful to Jazzy stuff. Lots of great discoveries on this one. Fullrange: “In this two hour cloudcast, I decided to offer you a personal …
MOOVMNT “Glimmering Fractions : Mix 06 Pearl”
The “Glimmering Fractions” mixes from the Moovmnt.com crew has very quickly grown into one of the mix series that i’m truly excited about. It’s a great extension of what they are all about: next level soul music. And as far as that sound goes, they are pretty much the kings …
Future Classic: Gregory Porter “1960 What”
What can I say The Goods never disappoints! Last night I made my way over to our local 10 year strong and still bumping monthly to get my dance and music fix and yet again I came out super schooled. This month’s edition had Jason Palma, Stuart Li & General …
Future Classic: Krystale & Kaytradamus “The Good Fight EP”
After the success of their first collaboration on “Caught Up (Remix)”, Krystale and Kaytradamus took their partnership a step further to create an EP. The combination of Krystale’s jazzy-raspy voice and Kaytradamus’s inspired and unique beats create one singular whole that could charm everyone. The Good Fight presents five new …
Discovering J Dilla’s Record Collection
AllMusic Editor Greg Heaney interviews Jeff Bubeck, the man who unknowingly recovered the record collection of hip-hop legend J Dilla.
Upcoming Album: Kelan Philip Cohran & The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The new album by Kelan Philip Cohran & The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble is out on Honest Jon’s on May 21st. Pre-order here Phil Cohran was born eighty-five years ago in Mississippi. He grew up in St Louis, post-war home of jazz stalwarts like Clark Terry and Oliver Nelson (both of …
Future Classic: Oddissee “You Know Where You Are” (Accoustic Version)
You might have heard this one at the very end of our latest radio show (check it out here if you haven’t yet). A very beautiful little nugget from Oddissee and Olivier Daysoul. Taken from Oddissee’s recent and truly excellent album called “People Hear What They See”. Another album coming …