Future Classic: U-N-I “Donkey Kong” (Produced by Dibia$e)
I’m always a sucker for a good Super Nintendo 8bit beat every now and then… I don’t know all that much about U-N-I other than they are from Inglewood, California. I do however keep close tabs on DIBIA$E productions. He’s another one of those ridiculously talented Los Angeles guys. Seriously, …
Forgotten Treasure: LL Cool J “I Need Love” (1988)
I always over looked this track because it just sounds sooo dated. That’s until I saw a documentary on LL a few weeks ago and there was this segment on the Bigger and Deffer album which was his second and how he was scared to death that “I Need Love” …
Guru “Le Bien, Le Mal” ft. MC Solaar (1993)
I was in a Gang Starr & Guru listening blitz and I stumbled upon this so I thought I’d share it with you all. I always had massive respect for Guru as an MC but also for his vision and dedication with his Jazzmatazz project. He did about 4 volumes …
Future Classic: Declaime “Dr. Shrooman”
Brand new release (ok it came out 2 months ago) from the extraterrestrial living among us we also call Declaime aka Dudley Perkins. Everything he’s ever put out is on that next level and based on first listen this project is no different. Production by Koyto from Spain. Declaime’s Bandcamp
Dilla & Slum Village – Rare Soundcheck Video
For any real hip-hop head this just possibly be the coolest youtube video ever. A super rare video was just uploaded and it features Dilla and Slum Village during a soundcheck and running around town to go buy a missing wire at Radio Shack. An intimate look into a absolute …
Future Classic: Prince Po “Right to know” ft. Large Professor
Real talk from Prince Po right here. True story, a few years ago I was DJing my usual friday night spot with my partner Sevdee when at about 2:50am he turns to me and says yo isn’t that Prince Po on the dancefloor? Yes, it was. Well, at least we …
Future Classic: Double D “La Totale” ft. Filigrann
Being a francophone from Montreal, it always feels pretty strange to write about french music in english… but that’s a discussion for another time. Double D is the new project from R.U & Arnak, former members of Atach Tatuq one of the best crews in Quebec’s humble historic contribution to …
Future Classic: J-Live “No Time To Waste”
Our Favourite teacher is back with a second single from his forthcoming LP, S.P.T.A. This time, Mr. Cadet takes us back to the sound of the mid nineties with the classic sound of the psycothic neurotic producer named Diamond D. Intelligent lyrics, perfect flow and a brillant beat made with …
Haiti Stand-Up Video Quebec Tribute
Very good and timely tribute to all the people of Haiti who have endured a very rough 12 months to say the least. Several Quebec hip-hop artists combined forces to mark the very sad one year anniversary of the earthquake. Obviously Quebec has very strong ties with Haiti as there …
HIP HOP WORD ASSOCIATION Collage – Chopped Herring 2011
Pure pure geniusssness right here! Found this on Turntable Lab, one of my daily addictions.
Future Classic: Jose James “Vicadin”
José James began the process of creation of “Blackmagic” with Los Angeles beat mangler Flying Lotus (Warp / Brainfeeder) in April 2008. Throwing all their ideas between east and west coast, this duo has produced a handful of experimental hip-hop beats & melodies. This future classic is no exemption. “Vicatin” is an another …
Future Classic: JC Poppe – Foundation of a Moment
It’s amazing what you can find on the interwebs. I just discovered JC Poppe (aka Jonathan Poppe) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on his bandcamp page. “Foundation of a Moment” really captures the essence of classic golden era ’90s hip-hop. This track will be featured on JC Poppe’s upcoming double album Shadowlands / Tea …