Forgotten Treasure: Kazi & Madlib “A.V.E.R.A.G.E” (2000)
I was DJing on New Years at The Goods event in Montreal which is always one of my favorite crowds to play for and my good friend Scott C was playing this one track that caught my attention about 5 seconds into it because it was one of those tracks …
Future Classic: J Rocc “Don’t Look Back”
We all know J-Rocc as the founding member of the Beat Junkies, and for his perennial DJ mixes. His “Sex Machine Today” mix is one of the best mixes ever(ask any of your favourite DJ’s and they would back that up in a heartbeat). I mean, come on, when Peanut …
Mad Mats “Mix For Best Works” (Berlin)
Promotional mix by Mad Mats for the Best Works bookings agency. Loads of exclusives and upcoming Local Talk material etc included in the mix.. HUGELY Recommended. Mad Mats Mix For Best Works (Berlin) 01. HNNY – For The Very First Time, Dirtytwo’s Midas Touch Remix 02. Hugh Masakela – Don’t …
J Dilla “Donuts” 45′ Box Set
Box of donuts: 8 x 7-inch singles. Album plus bonus tracks. Expected ship date is Jan. 7, 2013 This ships worldwide (as does everything else on stonesthrow.com) J Dilla’s Donuts began simply enough, in summer 2005, as an idea to turn a particularly good demo beat tape into a full-length release. We …
Jorun Bombay’s “Rock The Discotek”
Going back to my East Coast roots with this one. Jorun Bombay, in my mind, has been one of Canada’s best kept secrets. Well, he used to be anyways. When the likes of Jazzy Jeff is pushing your music on his mixtapes, you know you have arrived. When you look …
Do Right Music’s 10 Year Anniversary
On October 26th, 2012, Toronto based record label, Do Right Music, celebrated their ten year anniversary. Founded in 2002, Do Right’s underlying mission is to share the best in jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop and electronica. In doing so, they have garnered a worldwide reputation as one of “Canada’s most visionary …
Future Classic: Lecrae “Long Time Coming”
I spent the first 25 years of my life as a devout Christian, and the first 17 years growing up in a household that didnʼt let me listen to anything but “praise music” (and Lorrrrrrrrd knows it wasnʼt the “exciting” kind). I wouldnʼt even be complaining as much had I …
Guest Mixes: Konrad OldMoney x Sagewondah
Summer sets the stage for many of our favorite rituals, usually of the mating variety. The one event that really lets you know you’re smack in the middle of the most wonderful time of year is without a doubt the BBQ. Food and drink aside, barbecues are among the most …
Forgotten Treasure: Makers “Don’t Challenge Me” (1980)
A little while back, I told you about a track called “All About the money” from a mid-80’s group called Spontaneous Overthrow that really reminded me of a Sa-Ra Creative Partners kind of vibe, but 20 years before that. I found this gem on a compilation called “Pesonal Space: Electronic …
“PIU PIU Documentary” – Exclusive Free Beatape
Well, it’s finally time to tell you about a project we’ve been involved in for a couple months now. We are helping put together a documentary on the on the very inspiring beat scene we have in Montreal these days. It’s called “PIU PIU: Exploring the Montreal Beat Scene” A …
Future Classic: 1000names “Kaleidoscope”
J Dilla and crew’s influence can safely be deemed international, having established a presence in the far reaches of Eastern Europe -Sofia, Bulgaria. 1000names are two Bulgarian DJ/producers who grew up listening to a slew of Stones Throw artists. Incorporating slivers of Balkan elements into their music, they’ve woven a …
Future Classic: Quakers “Quakers LP”
A lot of press surrounding the Quakers project is focused around the fact that the core members of the group have some kind of link with Portishead (one being Geoff Barrow…). Yes, there are some resemblances here but don’t expect a rap version of Portishead. It’s an oversimplification and the real link …