Forgotten Treasure: Cali Agents “This is my life” (2000)
As I was saying yesterday, this week i’m focusing on some of my favorite overlooked hip-hop jams because i’m playing a gig on saturday called “Hip-Hop History” One of the few tracks from the dark ages of Hip-Hop (1997-2002) that I can still mess with. For those who don’t know …
Future Classic: Samiyam “Understanding”
Now this is some good news right here. SAMIYAM will be releasing his new project called “Sam Bakers’ Album” on the Brainfeeder label which is quite simply on fire these days. Coming out with one of the most anticipated and long-awaited albums so far on Brainfeeder is Samiyam aka Sam …
Future Classic: iL – apoLLo1ne3hree
You probably remember some other classics by always interesting italo german label Error Broadcast like Cailloux Germés by KenLo or Five-Fingers Discount by russian mastermind DZA. But they keep the good sound flowin’ with another “not-free-but-the-mp3-at-192kps-is” releases with a new artist iL. Surprisingly, ApoLLo1ne3hree is more of an ambient affair. …
Free Track: Mount Kimbie “Baves Chord”
Kai Campos and Dom Maker—the prolific London duo known as Mount Kimbie—have announced news of their next EP, Carbonated, to be released June 27 on Hotflush. Among the tunes featured on Carbonated are the title track, and previously unreleased numbers “Bave’s Chords” and “Flux,” along with remixes from Airhead, Peter …
Hank Shocklee Interview (Bomb Squad, Public Enemy)
Public Enemy is without a doubt the most influential rap group of our planet. Thanks to Hank Shocklee. The founding member and legendary DJ/producer gives you an insight into the beginnings of P.E.. Whether it is the complementary combination of the voices of Chuck D. and Flavor Flav, or the …
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 Ben Westbeech and Jose James a couple of years back. …
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 to make a living with rap music in Quebec. In …
Future Classic: JonWayne “Remixes are things” (Free!)
Hello Not Lexis here… Let me introduce myself. I’m Maxime Robin, a long time college radio host, beatmaker and all around instrumental hiphop lover from Quebec City. I really like Music is my Sanctuary because it makes me discover new beats. Another way to do that is to find interesting …
Forgotten Treasure: Home Team “Pick it up” (1992)
Seeing as I’m in Florida for a few days, I thought I’d hook up a few down south selections. Not that Florida is known for having the most cutting edge and interesting stuff i’m sure I can manage to dig up a few interesting oddities. Home Team (formerly known as …
Future Classic: Mizz Beats “2 Bit Road”
Mizz Beats adds her name to the Eglo roll call with a wickedly diverse 5-track EP. Since the mid ’00s she’s established an enviable rep with beats for D Double E, Jammer, Wiley and the Antisocial and Deep Medi labels, all displaying her dextrous, infectious bend of P-funked chip music …
Forgotten Treasure: Cunninlynguists “Seasons” ft. Masta Ace (2003)
This track was stuck on repeat for about 3 days last week. A real gem from much underrated rap group Cunninlynguists on their second record called SouthernUnderground. On ‘Seasons’ the crew with tha Masta Ace get on a reminiscent tip while RJD2 drops gliding cinematic flow with bubblin’ beats and …
Forgotten Treasure: Spice 1 “Strap on the side” (1994)
The G-FUNK theme of the week for our “Forgotten Treasures” selections. Some of these tracks have pretty violent images and lyrics, so I hope you can take it all in good fun as we do… Also, obviously we try to dig a little deeper than the obvious Ice Cube, Snoop, …