Forgotten Treasure: Mantronix “Bassline” (1986, Sleeping Bag Records)
I’ve always considered myself very lucky to have lived part of my teens in the golden age of hip-hop music. But then when I listen to a record like Mantronix‘s “Bassline” I can only imagine how special the energy must have been in the mid 80’s when rap and house …
Mix of the Day: Adnana Sun & Anna Piranty “Bringin Flavaz”
via Adnana Sun & Anna Piranty Bringin Flavaz is the first joint mix by Adnana Sun & Anna Piranty. Reaching across Europe from Romania to England, the two hip hop heads combine to reminisce on 90s boom bap as well as more recent classics. Bringing Flavaz, with cover art by …
Future Classic: Nosidam. “Fly You Out Interlude”
There isn’t a ton of information floating around the web about the up and coming Chicago vocalist known as Nosidam. Born in DC, in addition to being a singer/songwriter he is also a talented photographer and works closely with the THEMpeople Collective… and that’s pretty much what I know about him …
Video: Joey Bada$$ “Like Me” ft. BJ the Chicago Kid
Directed by Nathan R. Smith (@nathan_rsmith) and Joey Bada$$ Visuals by GDBYM: http://www.gdbym.com Produced by J Dilla, Co production by the Roots (@TheRoots) Joey Bada$$’ debut album, “B4.DA.$$”, Out Now & Available Everywhere! iTunes: http://po.st/b4damoney Amazon: http://amzn.to/17bOJo9 Google Play: http://bit.ly/1Behk8P Stream “B4.DA.$$” on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1yldNTM “Like Me” Live on …
Video: Shabazz Palaces “Forerunner Foray”
Finally a video for Shabazz Palaces’ “Forerunner Foray” which was definitely one of our favourite songs of 2014. (Check out our mix here) Really great animation video from Chad VanGaalen, featuring beautiful drawings and perfect accompaniment to the spacey track. It’s even got a Sun Ra appearance at the end! …
Run The Jewels release video for “Lie, Cheat, Steal”
Brand new video to go along with one of our favourite cuts “Lie, Cheat, Steal” from one of our favourite albums (Run the Jewels 2) of 2014 hands down. Directed by Ruffmercy.
J Dilla “Donuts” – (Awesome) Unofficial Video
Absolutely amazing work from Houston Loves J Dilla. All 44:24 of the quintessential beats records get a great video tribute.
Skratch Bastid & Cosmo Baker “Songs We Listened To A Lot In 2014”
After an extended hiatus, coming back to MIMS is like a warm pair of house shoes: It just feels right. I always look forward to Skratch Bastid and Cosmo Baker‘s year-end mixes. As the title implies, the pair combine new releases with whatever else they were playing that year and …
Rap Playing Cards – by Mynority Classics
via TurntableLab: “A great Christmas gift for the Hip Hop head that has everything. Japanese illustrator Sayori Wada teamed up with Mynority Classics to create these incredible playing cards featuring your favorite Hip Hop icons re-imagined in illustrated form.” SAYORI WADA A painter, born and raised in Japan, currently based …
Mix of the Day: Phillie P “Memphis Mix” (90’s Cassette Rips)
Brand new mix from Belgrade, Serbia’s PHILLIE P. Definitely a late entry for one of our favorite mixes of 2014. Phillie P is a good homie of mine and when I saw him over the summer at a festival we were both playing at he told me about this idea of …
Future Classic: Waltaa & Grems “Gospel”
Ohhh my lord. Talk about a dream collaboration right here! Grems and Walter Mecca, two of our favorite artists from France (and anywhere actually) join forces on “Gospel”. Since I’ve hardly heard any tracks I don’t like from them my expectations were high. But it really only took a few …
J Dilla Figure (by Rappcats)
via Rappcats: “Exclusive pre-order at Rappcats.com for February 2015 release | The first 10 purchased will be shipped on December 1st. | The J Dilla Figure is an official Pay Jay Productions release, produced under the oversight of the Estate of James Yancey. The Figure was conceived and rendered by …