Apollo Brown Interview
I listen to a pretty insane amount of music every day and every week and it’s pretty rare in the age of “beat tapes” that there is one that stands out so much for me. I knew APOLLO BROWN a little bit before the release of “Clouds” from his work …
9th Wonder Interview
Truly great interview with one of my favorite producers of the last 5-10 years! The very underrated 9th Wonder formerly of the Little Brother group.
Future Classic: Lil B “Real Life” (Elaquent Remix)
“hi. i make beats. i love sega. nintendos dope too, but i grew up on sega. batman is my favourite superhero. i dont quantize my drums. my kungfu movie collection is over 400 films easy. and i rep Gill Breathing. that about sums me up. one love, -eQ” via – …
Kenlo Craqunuques – Soucoupe Volante Mutek 2011
2011 is a big year so far for my good homie KENLO. He is no longer the favorite producer of a few heads in Montreal and Quebec. He is starting to get some major love from right here which is always important to get from your homebase. So far this …
Future Classic: 14KT “Killa Tape”
via A-Side Worldwide “Straight up…this is that raw ish. Slaps. Face Twisters. Hard beats. All these joints were made in a span of 08’-11’. It all started when I first got into the Red Bull Beat Battle in Detroit end of 08’. I was never known as a beat battle …
Future Classic: Declaime “Quartz” (prod. Georgia Anne Muldrow)
Next month, on July 12th, Dudley Perkins returns in raw rap form with a brand new Declaime album – Self Study, entirely produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. The project is easily Dudley’s most focused effort since Holy Smokes, which finds him back at the forefront of his craft & more …
“Beats, Rhymes & Life” Official ATCQ Movie Trailer
Opening this summer. A portrait of one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as A Tribe Called Quest.
Forgotten Treasure: Handsome Boy Modeling School “The Truth” (1999)
Handsome Boy Modeling School was a collaborative project between renowned hip hop producers Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Dr. Octagon, Deltron 3030) and Prince Paul (De La Soul, Gravediggaz, A Prince Among Thieves). The collaboration lasted between 1999 and 2006 and resulted in two albums, featuring a vast cast of guest rappers, singers, comedians and DJs.
Odd Future on Benji B’s BBC Radio 1 Show
I’m posting this because the BBC only leave their mixes up for a week. But first off, I strongly suggest you check out Benji B‘s radio show. I’ve been a big fan ever since his Deviation show on 1xtra. So big up Benji as always… Well, the second is that …
Free Download: Elzhi “ElMatic”
The 10-track offering—which finds the Detroit lyricist paying homage to Nas’s classic debute LP,Illmatic—was produced entirely by Will Sessions. Fellow D-Town MC Royce da 5’9” and Illmaticbeatmaker Pete Rock also make appearances. Download Link Tracklist 1. The Genesis 2. Detroit State of Mind (Houseshoes Shout) 3. Halftime 4. Memory Lane …