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Future Classic: MFP “Future Hopes”

Now this is some good news right here. First off because I got a promo copy of the new Brownswood Recordings project. The label is Gilles Peterson‘s brainchild and has been on quite a tear since its first releases with  Read more  »

Alaclair Ensemble live on Bande À Part

So proud to see my homies from Quebec rap supergroup Alaclair Ensemble do their thing. A) Because notwithstanding (good scrabble word) the fact that some of these guys are close friends, the music is absolutely dope! B) It’s not easy  Read more  »

Wax Poetics Issue #46 (George Benson & George Duke)

It’s that time again. Once every two months music nerds around the world start getting that itch. That feeling that a crisp brand new edition of our beloved Wax Po might be out. Every two months i’m curious to see  Read more  »

Future Classics

Future Classic: Hazel “Playground EP” (Catblock Records)

Very very strong EP coming all the way from La France. Hazel is a guy that is not getting the love he deserves but it’s only a question of time really. When Onra told me about his project of starting  Read more  »

Forgotten Treasure: George Duke “Reach for it” (1977)

Since George Duke is gracing the cover of the brand new issue of Wax Poetics #46 (details here) I figured i’d hook up a little track from him. Now this isn’t George Duke’s most obscure track but digging out the  Read more  »