Forgotten Treasure: Kool G Rap & Nas “Fastlife” (Norfside Remix) (1996)
Another key example of how a strong remix can make a very average track into an absolute classic. On paper a Nas and Kool G Rap collaboration right in the (1996) of the golden years of hip-hop sounds promising. Wrong. Check the original version here for proof (Youtube link). A …
Jay Electronica – The Making of Act II
Depending on which hip-hop head you ask Jay Electronica may be the more overhyped MC or just the ultimate tease. After being considered by everyone to be the up and coming guy for the past 3-4 years the dude has yet to release a record. So he was signed to …
Future Classic: Moka Only “Grab Grab Grab”
Moka Only is definitely one of Canada’s most prolific and underrated MC’s. By the time I finish this post he’s gonna probably put out another 2 records. Loving this jam. Perfect winter headphone music.
Future Classic: Planet Asia “Boiler Makers” (Produced by Madlib)
Always been a fan of Planet Asia. Like so many top underground MC’s he never got his due and broke through past the backpack hip-hop lovers like moi. Also if you don’t know too much about Planet Asia I suggest you also check out Cali Agents his old project with …
Dj Battle: Premier VS Pete Rock – Live in Toyko
DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock: Round 1 (FULL) from AlohaServedDaily on Vimeo.
Odd Future – Live on Jimmy Fallon
Wow, ok. Now THAT is a pretty bold TV debut from the up and coming hardcore rap collective OddFuture. By the way, i’m so happy to just be saying the term hardcore rap, haven’t said that in like 10 years! Anyways, OddFuture bring it in a MAJOR way on the …
Future Classic: Shash’U “Untitled #1”
Montreal is on a tear these days! There are tons of dope MTL producers peaking right now and are just ready to blow up! I knew that Shash’U was doing good things from little bits I heard here and there but the homie finally gave me a beat tape at …
Future Classic: Kenlo Craqnuques “Turquoise” – Preview
Ohhhhwweeee! Two upfront preview tracks before the brand new Craqnuques edition from Quebec’s own Kenlo. “Turquoise” will be the 7th installment of the Craqnuques series which has been getting mad praise from beat heads and selectors from Amsterdam to Tokyo. Judging from the first two tracks that Kenlo sent me it’s gonna …
Future Classic: Apollo Brown “Clouds”
Hands down one of the top 5 instrumental hip-hop records ever. “Clouds” deserves a spot right next to Flylo’s “1983”, Shadow’s “Endtroducing” and “Donuts” too… Clouds is a 27 track project released on MelloMusicGroup from producer Apollo Brown who has steadily gaining ground over the past years with great production …
Future Classic: Aloe Blacc & 14KT “Fourteen”
My daily web search put me on this dope track with vocals from Aloe Blacc and production from 14KT. Unfortunately, it’s a short one, but the beat is dope and the flow is laid back. With this gem, Aloe Blacc reminds us that his roots are in hip-hop (he was an …
“The Art of Rap” presented by Ice-T
I guess ICE-T took a few minutes off set of frikkin Law & Order to make this happen. But seriously, I can’t front. Looks very interesting.
Future Classic: Take “Only Mountains” Remixes
Been hearing about this project from a few friends for a little bit now. Really happy to see Take‘s record get the remix treatment from some of the baddest producers out there! We did a show with Take in Montreal last year and he was absolutely amazing. Great producer, great …