Video Premiere: MATTERS UNKNOWN (ft. NEONE the Wonderer) “What Are You About?”
Brand new video for your eyes and ears from UK, London based trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist and composer, MATTERS UNKNOWN, the artist project of Nubiyan Twist member, Jonathan Enser. Fusing jazz, soul and hip hop, “What are you About?” features MC and producer NEONE The Wonderer. The song explores the complexities of …
Exclusive Premiere: Norah Jane x Mor.lov Feat. Razeen “Come Around”
Norah Jane and Mor.lov are back with another genre-bending track, “Come Around”, featuring the hushed, smoky vocals of Razeen. This standout from their forthcoming album, ‘GODSPEED’, beautifully fuses neo-soul, trip-hop, and hip-hop influences into a moody, atmospheric soundscape. With its haunting Rhodes piano chords setting the tone, the track feels …
MIMS Guest Mix: Jaubi (Lahore, Pakistan)
Ahead of their debut London show tomorrow evening at Highbury’s Union Chapel, Lahore-based Jaubi recorded an exclusive mix for us. “A collection of songs and beats from artists that have helped to inspire our sound. Our music has been described as a blend of North Indian Classical, Jazz and Hip …
Exclusive Premiere: The Pro-Teens “Doomsday”
Mysterious Melbourne instrumentalists The Pro-Teens return with another sharp tribute to the late villain, MF Doom, with two new covers. We’re very happy to share one of these, a near-all instrumental take on “Doomsday”. “Doomsday”, the title track from MF DOOM’s seminal debut ‘Operation: Doomsday’, is reimagined as a laid …
Exclusive Premiere: CRUZ PATTERSON X TURBO CHOOK “Rushing”
Another instant hit from Australia’s fervent scene, Rushing sees Freemantle based MC, Cruz Patterson delivering hallucinatory rhymes over an uptempo bruk leaning beat. Named after the famous flightless Tasmanian Nativehen, which can run up to 40kmph, TURBO CHOOK exposes a new side of McConnell’s musicianship (following his success as half …
Exclusive Premiere: kotokid “Unfreeze”
Fresh sounds from Amsterdam’s impressive Wicked Wax imprint and brand new artist kotokid. The instrumental jazz meets hip hop banger “Unfreeze” sets the tone and provides a taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming EP, ‘Fledge’. Kotokid is the new artist name for producer, bassist, composer & improvisor, Freek …
Exclusive Premiere: VRGO “Time” (Byron The Aquarius Remix)
MIMS is always excited to premiere new music from Byron The Aquarius, and this time no less, as he applies his significant talents to remixing fellow Alabama resident, producer, rapper, singer Anthony Jamal aka VRGO. Jamal takes pride in basing his music on feelings and emotions, rather than targeting specific …
HIP-HOP & BEATS — 2021 ∞ Future Classics
Selections from the last few weeks up until the start of this year, hand-picked by the Music Is My Sanctuary team. Updated often-ish. Check out our Rap & Beats 2021 Future Classics selections below. Disclaimer: Streaming platforms are great for discovering music and listening on the go, but don’t get …
Exclusive Premiere: Jay Phelps “Fall”
A brand new jazz meets hip hop banger from the UK-based and Canadian born, internationally renowned trumpeter, composer, band leader, educator, broadcaster and writer, Jay Phelps. Trumpeter Jay Phelps teams up with MC Simon Jnr for the second single off his upcoming ‘Broken Standards’ EP. Wayne Shorter’s haunting theme has …
Exclusive Premiere: Mista Monk & Inkswel “This is for…”
MIMS is delighted to premiere one of our favourite cuts from the forthcoming ‘Muti’ album on Inner Tribe Records by MC Mista Monk and producer Inkswel. Best know for his performances with Afro-Jazzers and Mulatu Astatke collaborators, Black Jesus Experience, Liam Monkhouse aka Mista Monk is half Zimbabwean, but was …
Exclusive Premiere: DayKoda ft. Block Mameli “Green Leaves”
MIMS is delighted to premiere “Green Leaves” by Milan-based producer, DayKoda, featuring the rhymes of Block Mameli. “Green Leaves” is the first new track extracted from DayKoda’s second full-length album ‘PHYSIS’, a meticulous beat-work that unravels through the jungle, steady and rhythmic with its shred light drums and jaunty samples. …
Exclusive Premiere: Raquel Martins “Freedom”
MIMS is excited to premiere this absolute JAM from emerging artist Raquel Martins. Strong neo soul meets Brazilian inclined jazz from the London-based singer, guitarist and songwriter Raquel Martins. 21 years old singer/songwriter and guitarist Raquel Martins moved to London when she was only 17. The need to express herself …