Music Documentaries

Belleruche “Clockwatching” video

Really great video from Belleruche, “Clockwatching” is the first single from their upcoming record called “270 Stories” out in October on the always great Tru Thoughts label

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Show Review: Gil Scott-Heron @ MTL Jazz Fest

Very touching concert at Montreal’s Jazz Fest from one of true living legends of American music: the criminally underrated “godfather of rap” mr. Gil Scott-Heron The show started a full two hours late but the crowd waited very patiently and hung outside the venue. I think people were this patient …

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Dj Mixes

Classic Mixes: Christian Pronovost “Reasons to Cry” (2000)

So happy to rediscover this gem for you all. The other day, I remembered that when I was working at Inbeat Records, Christian Pronovost put out this dope mix together called “Reasons to Cry” (Recorded in 2000).

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Future Classics

Quantic presents Flowering Inferno “Dog with a rope”

Will Holland better known as Quantic keeps the tropical vibes going strong with the second outing of his “Flowering Inferno” collaboration project on the always dope Tru Thoughts label. I have tons of respect for artist who constantly evolve, take risks and don’t adhere to the “if it ain’t broke …

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Dj Mixes

Andy Williams chilling at the studio

My good friend Andy Williams who just celebrated his birthday last weekend came by my studio for a little session but mainly just to hang out, talk and have a few drinks.

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Music Documentaries

Andreya Triana & Bonobo “Tea Leaf Dancers” Live

Super dope live rendition of the classic Flying Lotus track from the newly signed to Ninja Tune Andreya Triana

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Music Documentaries

Clutchy Hopkins “Verbal Headlock”

Really interesting new video from the ever enigmatic Clutchy Hopkins…

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Future Classics

Sharon Jones & the Daps “I Learned the hard way”

Check out the new video from Sharon Jones marking the release of the dope new record on Daptone.

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Music Documentaries

Erykah Badu “Window Seat” video

First single off the new record entitled New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh. A lot of people have analysed this video already for its deeper meaning, so i’m just gonna suggest you hit play.

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Music Documentaries

Gil Scott-Heron “Me and the devil” Video

This is some apocalyptic stuff right here. New material from Gil Scott-Heron (if you don’t know him, I suggest you do your homework!!!) accompanied by a super dark and cinematic video. The video is very reminiscent of the “Warriors” movie for anyone who have seen it. Very NYC; masked skateboarders …

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Album Review : Jose James “Blackmagic” LP

Worldwide Release : January 24th, 2010 Label: Brownswood Jose James wants no part of the sophmore slump. Ever since being discovered by and signed to Gilles Peterson’s record label Brownswood he has more than lived up to the hype and is one the freshest faces in vocal jazz and neo-soul. …

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