Future Classic: Steve Arrington “Goin Hard” (produced by Dam-Funk)
Pretty much anytime that mister Dam-Funk drops a new project I pay very close attention. Other than his great talent, I really respect the dude and his entire approach to music. I had the pleasure of playing with him in 2009 (check out the recorded set here) As Stones Throw …
Future Classic: Label Love vol.3 (Free Download)
Third in the outstanding series of compilations called LABEL LOVE. Like the two previous volumes, it is a Free Download but in 2011, is that even really a selling point? No, not really. The whole thing that is exciting about this is that it is a sampler of some of …
Future Classic: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah “Back For More”
Really psyched to check out this new record from Jazzy Jeff and very talented Canadian R&B singer AYAH. I’ve been following both of their twitter accounts for the past years and would get updates every now and then of their studio work and progression. They have released bits and pieces …
Guest Mix: Jerome Derradji (Still Music, Chicago)
Still Music is based in Chicago, IL, and is the brainchild of Jerome Derradji. Now in its seventh year, Still Music has been instrumental in the worldwide proliferation of some of America’s freshest underground dance music. From raw disco to beautiful, refined techno, and stopping at every tempo and mood …
Now-Again presents “True Soul Vol.1”
Deep Sounds From The Left Of Stax, Vol. 1 Advance sale on now. Official release date: June 21 Now-Again Records, in association with label-owner Lee Anthony, is proud to present the release of True Soul: Deep Sounds from the Left of Stax Vol. 1, the first installment of rare and unreleased …
Future Classic: J Rocc “Some Cold Rock Stuff” – New Album
Wowza. Gotta admit I’ve been really looking forward to this one. J Rocc(of Beat Junkies fame) is one of my favorite DJ’s is releasing his second full lenght record for Stones Throw Records. His first 12′ with the “Party” and “Star” tracks which came out in November was hands down …
Future Classic: MED ft. Talib Kweli “Classic”
Brand spanking new official video from MED and Talib Kweli for “Classic” which has been floating around for a few months. Super fresh jazz club video to go with that classic boom bap lyricist thang! From the forthcoming album by MED on Stones Throw. “Classic” is produced by Karriem Riggins. Directed …
20 Questions with Andy Williams (via Kokolo’s Blog)
Since I am throwing an event with Andy this week (featuring our guest, the awesome Quantic – details here) I figured i’d share this great interview of Andy by Ray Lugo of the great Kokolo band (check out their blog here). A great look into one of our most cherished …
SCOTT C presents “My Favorite Dilla Beats”
Ask anyone in Montreal whose opinion is worth something and they’ll tell you that the biggest Dilla head in town has aways been Scott C aka the Incubator. And i’m not talking about since 2006. I’m talking about since day 1. Most of us Montreal DJ’s bought our first Dilla …
Future Classic: Jose James “Vicadin”
José James began the process of creation of “Blackmagic” with Los Angeles beat mangler Flying Lotus (Warp / Brainfeeder) in April 2008. Throwing all their ideas between east and west coast, this duo has produced a handful of experimental hip-hop beats & melodies. This future classic is no exemption. “Vicatin” is an another …
Nas “The Lost Tapes 1.5” Mixtape
Even though the beefing is over you’re either a NAS guy or a JAY-Z guy (btw, Nas won that battle!). I’m a NAS guy. Always been. If he wants to put out records until he’s 70 i’ll still be listening (even though his choices of production collaborations and beat choices …
Lexis – Live @ The Goods Radio CKUT
Here is a little radio session I did for The Goods Radio Show in Montreal which airs every sunday from 2-4 pm (Montreal time). I’m always really happy to play for Scott C and Andy Williams. I’ve had the pleasure of playing their monthly night in Montreal twice (recorded set …