DJ MITSU THE BEATS "BEAT INSTALLMENTS" Released last week on Jazzy Sport, the incredible DJ/Beatmaker, DJ Mistu the Beats is back with a fresh "BEAT INSTALLMENT". Perfect timing now that the summer is approaching us here Los Angeles. CD release only but I got a feeling an LP will be dropping soon...hopefully (fingersX ->Jazzy Sport) In the meantime, enjoy this delicate and as always smooth instrumental album by one of Japan's Hip-Hop finest!!
JAYSKI & C.PABLO 'YOU KNOW WHAT LOVE IS MIX PT.II' DP SOUND fam Jayski & C.Pablo drops the 2nd installment of their neo-soul/hip-hop mix. Featuring music from Miles Bonny, Aloe Blacc, Freddie Joachim, Eric Lau, Erro +more. Look out for the Mza/Jayski colaboration!! Cop the free while it last. DOWNLOAD HERE
ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT 'BLACK RADIO' The highly anticipated album "Black Radio" dropped last week and i must say, Robert Glasper & crew surely did not disappoint! Truly dig this album along with the magnificent collaboration the group gets down with. Hands down the best album of the year and personally one of the best album in years. If you dig soul, jazz & hip-hop this album is the epitome of all the above!
DO THE DILLA 2012-A TRIBUTE TO THE DRUM-MASTER by feelin music' Came across this dope compilation of remixes and rendition of DIlla's finest creations. Big ups to the folks over at feelin music for sending this one over. Featuring world reknown producers: Diabiase, DJ Cam, Chief, Ta-Ku, Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie +more. Do yourself a favor and cop this while it last. TURN IT UP!!
JULIEN DYNE-"GLIMPSE"
Stylistically a continuation of the futuristic elements hinted at on "Pins and Digits" "Glimpse" offers studies in shimmering melodies, woozy beds of rich harmonic sounds that pulsate over thick percussive backdrops. Featuring the vocal talents of She's So Rad, Ladi 6, Parks, Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle ) and Claire Duncan (Dear Time's Waste) this record contains elements of soul and indie vocals against a backdrop of futuristic Hip Hop beats.
DIRG GERNER-"PREFACE EP" Ho Tep, the harder-to-define offspring of Eglo Records, introduces a new artist by the name of Dirk Gerner with his debut, the 'Preface EP'. Styles are more soulful, jazzy, for this one, following the boogie-riddled dancefloor output of Letherette, Mau'lin and Throwing Snow. Floating Points' vocalist of choice, Fatima, lends a sophisticated vocal to the burnished downbeats of opener 'Rubies & Diamonds', while Olmino imbues the spacious rhythms and neona synth squirts of 'Attempting Cry' with a crooning Brazilian quality ripe for the Gilles Peterson types, while setting 'Loose Lights' with a classy Bossa vibe. On remix duties, fLako gives 'Rubies & Diamonds' a more insistent and uptempo electronic charge akin to the likes of Dorian Concept, Flying Lotus or DVA's Soule:Power. Rubies & Diamonds feat. Fatima (fLako Remix) by Dirg Gerner
THE WEEKND-"WHAT YOU NEED" This Canadian band is slowly making moves and has definitely caught my attention with their melodic & downtempo sound. "What You Want" is one of my favorite tracks of their debut album "House of Balloons" which dropped March 2011. Really digging the sitcky pop sound with a hint of James Blake/Burial vocal samples. Cop the free album on the site and prepare for fresh mode! The Weeknd Website The Weeknd - What You Need by The_Weeknd
SIMBAD FEAT PAUL RANDOLPH "SHARE YOUR LIGHT" What a perfect track to start of the new year! One of my favorite Electronic DJ/producer, Simbad (UK) collides with the legendary Paul Randolph to connect on Atjazz records to take you back to the dancefloor! Share your Light has an unmistakable groove that will compel anyone to dance, either in their seats or on the floor. Detroit stand up for this one as your very own Paul Randolph plays ringmaster on this Simbad heater! Cop the free track below.
