Future Classic: Daedelus “Labyrinths”
Daedelus’ “Labyrinths” is his first release on his own record label Magical Properties. “Labyrinths” is a very appropriate title for this album. The sounds twist and turn, pulling ideas from a ton of different styles and worlds. Some tracks are chilled out and whimsical like Aries and Special Re: Quest, …
CLOSED Contest: Win A Vinyl Copy of Barnaby Carter’s “While It Still Blooms”
Enter for a chance to win a vinyl copy of the debut LP from 26-year-old Bristol-born multi-instrumentalist, electronic artist Barnaby Carter out October 28 via Project Mooncircle. Although on the scene for only a short while, Barnaby garnered immediate support from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC Music 6 and …
Future Classic: KNLO “Long Jeu”
Knlo (aka Kenlo, aka Kenlo Craqnuques) remains one of Montreal’s best kept secrets. Ask anyone in the beats / hip-hop scene and they will all swear that he is one of the most talented, influential and unique artists we have. And as for the worldwide perspective, he deserves to be mentioned …
Future Classic: IAMNOBODI “Imani (Jakarta Dubplate #9)”
The keys to the soul. Slow jams for the whip, at night, when you just need a drive. Big, warm, hugging bass, some beautiful chords, shaker and arp flourishes, soulful saxophone loops. It’s just what one needs to take their mind off of things even if only for a little …
Future Classic: Reginald Omas Mamode IV “Reginald Omas Mamode IV”
London talent Reginald Omas Mamode IV delivers a wonderful self-titled full length that pays as much tribute to his heritage as it does to a futuristic vision of soul music. Blending hand claps, organic drum patterns, and funky-as-you-like synth lines with Mamode IV’s by now instantly recognizable voice; the album …
Future Classic: Tay Sean “Leavings”
Seattle’s own Tay Sean takes hip-hop, dare we say music, to a whole new level with his latest release. Who knew rap music could bang so hard in a 7/8 time signature? Who is to say this is even “rap music” any longer? What is it? It’s something new, something …
Future Classic: Dabrye “Lump Sum Slum Lord Remix”
Dabrye steps out of the shadows to release a remix of Mophono’s “Lump Sum Slum Lord”. Dabrye has been a favourite of mine for quite some time. Hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the man keeps himself extremely hard to pin down, using a large number of styles and aliases. Most …
Future Classic: Mndsgn “Body Wash”
I used to see Mndsgn as just another really talented producer who made dope beats. Following a few plays of Stones Throw released album ‘Body Wash’ it has become undeniable that he has reached a whole new level. ‘The underlying vibe of the new Mndsgn album is positive, with the core themes being about …
Future Classic: The Gaslamp Killer “Instrumentalepathy”
My fascination with death has always stemmed from the imagination of an afterlife or the existence of an alternative form of energy. The complexity and emotionally demanding nature of such a subject has always made it difficult for me to talk about with other people. Music has become one of …
Tall Black Guy Releases First Track From Forthcoming Album “Let’s Take A Trip”
via First Word Records: ‘I Will Never Know’ is the first single from Tall Black Guy’s sophomore album ‘Let’s Take A Trip’. Since 2013’s ‘8 Miles To Moenart’, TBG has cemented his position as a standard bearer for the current hip-hop / beats scene. Born in Detroit and now residing …
Future Classic: Fudge “Lady Parts”
Fudge is a collaboration between Bostonian emcee Michael Christmas and producer Prefuse 73. ‘Lady Parts’ is their debut album. Fudge came together during several sessions in the summer and fall of 2015 at Nick Hook’s Green Point studio. Prefuse 73 brought along a hard drive full of beats. Christmas wrote …
Future Classic: FloFilz “Cenário”
via Melting Pot Music: “From Paris to Lisbon, “Cenário” is the follow-up to “Metronom” – FloFilz’ first album on Melting Pot Music which we put out two years ago. Since then, FloFilz has been to many places and spaces. He finished his Master’s Degree in music, released the album “Speakthru” …