Future Classic: Salva “Complex Housing”
I’ve been playing “Wake Ups’ the first leak from this record for a little while now. Lots of people have asked me for track IDs at some of our events, so here it is… Salva‘s first LP and it’s a doooope one! “Versatile debut album from San Franciscan lynchpin, Salva. …
Fashawn “Higher Learning 2” Mixtape
Really excited for this one. Fashawn, one of my favorite new school MC’s just dropped a new FREE mixtape full of goodies. I only heard 3 tracks so far but since they were all great I had to share this with you all. Don’t sleep!! Download Link Really digging this …
Future Classic: Dorian Concept “Her Tears Taste Like Pears” EP
After producing one of the standout tracks for Ninja Tune’s 20th anniversary boxset and wowing audiences at a variety of “Ninja XX’ shows, plus appearing on keyboards in Flying Lotus’ band and appearing with a string section at the Royal Albert Hall, Dorian Concept is ready to release his first …
Forgotten Treasure: Count Bass D “Dwight Spitz LP” (2002)
Wow talk about an overlooked record. This was on my “t0-listen” pile for a while and I just got around to listening to it this week and it is a very strong one. For fans of those conceptual Dangerdoom, Madvillain, Jaylib records you need to check this one out. Dwight …
Forgotten Treasure: Group Home ft. Guru “The Legacy” (1999)
Group Home is a hip hop duo, composed of members Lil’ Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker. They came to prominence as members of the Gang Starr Foundation. Lil’ Dap made his rhyming debut on Gang Starr’s 1992 classic Daily Operation on the song “I’m the Man”. Both members appeared on …
Future Classic: Dibiase “Sound Palace”
Nowadays it’s easy to get lost in the sea of “beat” producers. Seems there are 10 new producers putting out beat tapes so it becomes increasingly difficult to separate the generic stuff from the real shit. Fortunately, with Dibia$e it’s not too difficult. The LA (yes, another dope dude from LA) producer …
Forgotten Treasure: Phat Kat “Don’t Nobody Care About Us” (Prod. by J Dilla)
It’s Jay Dee‘s birthday so the “Forgotten Treasure” of the day had to be a Dilla joint of course! I wanted to do a personal top 7 of my favorite Dilla beats but I guess that’ll have to wait til’ next year. My homies Naes & Scott C did their …
Future Classic: Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie XX “Home”
I wasn’t convinced I liked the idea of this project when I heard the first “official” (remix) single from Jamie XX. For me touching Gil Scott-Heron‘s is a very slippery slope and I wasn’t crazy about “NY is Killing me” for some reason while everyone seemed to be loving it. …
MF Doom “Special Herbs 0-9” Box Set!
Sound the rap nerd alarm. The complete Special Herbs series is being reissued in a deluxe box set with 10 LP’s and tons of other good stuff. All the next level rap fans are down with Doom, the Metal Faced avenger. He is one of the most prolific cats out there and …
J Dilla “Still Shining”
“J.Dilla: Still Shining” from B.Kyle on Vimeo. Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James “J.Dilla” Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown …
Naughty By Nature on David Letterman
The New Jersey hip hop trio, Naughty By Nature offered a live medley on the Late Show With David Letterman last night that included their latest single “Flags” as well as their timeless track “O.P.P” and “Hip Hop Hooray”. Formed in the late 80’s, Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee did …
Future Classic: Bilal “The Dollar” (Black Milk Remix)
Detroit based, producer and MC, Black Milk did an awesome remix of an excellent track from Bilal‘s song “The Dollar” from his latest album Airtight’s Revenge. I hope there will be more collaboration from these two guys. Remember where you’ve heard it first.