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Author: Luke Alex Davis

Luke Davis is a music producer and editor of music blog Sampleface. In his spare time, he enjoys watching tennis and football and reading.
Jazz Mixes

Jazz at 100 Hour 68: John Coltrane – The Final Act (1961–1967) (MIX)

An hour isn’t nearly enough time to fit in John Coltrane’s greatest works from the last 6 years of his life but WTJU gave it a shot.

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
john coltrane
Hip Hop Mixes

The Madlib Carnival Series feat. Pete Rock (J.Rocc Set)

There’s never a bad time for the Bad Kid and The Chocolate Boy Wonder.

April 14, 2022April 18, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Madlib
R&B

Aria Jay – When the Sun Comes Up (Single)

New single from Aria Jay. Out on all digital platforms. Stream it on Spotify below.

April 13, 2022May 27, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Electronic Grime

'Grime Stories' is a new exhibition showcasing the spaces, places, and faces behind the genre

Opening this summer at the Museum of London, Grime Stories will focus on grime’s early days in East London in the early 2000s.

April 12, 2022April 15, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
The basement studio of Jammer, British Grime Pioneer, MC and Producer. Best known as member of the bands Boy Better Know and MC of Nasty Crew. Lord of the M.I.C.S was founded in this house in 2003.
Music

Afriqua's five-part series on the Principles of Black Music

Come get your soul education.

April 12, 2022April 27, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Funk Music Soul Video

This fan-made Jamiroquai documentary chronicles the band's journey

Cars, the environment, paparazzi, acrimonious personnel changes, snowboarding, and millions in record sales. This is the story of Jamiroquai.

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Jamiroquai
Hip Hop Instrumental Hip Hop

Karl-Beats – Beat Tape One

Sometimes, you need a beat tap without any fluff or grand concept.

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Hip Hop

RIP Gajah

‘Gajah had the talent to be one of the best battle rappers of all time and while he did show and prove in so many ways, he used his talent to talk about things in his music few others did.’

April 10, 2022April 18, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Electronic Grime Music

A research article on the influence of anime on grime music

out references within the music, Warren points to the similarities of ‘coldness’ of the Black working class, living on the periphery of society.

April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Song artwork for League of Legends (Freestyle) (2018) by Raymanbeats and Blay Vision.
Rock Video

Chipmunks On 16 Speed - Sludgefest

I always wondered what The Chipmunks sounded like slowed down. Now I wish I could forget.

March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Sampling

Mike Masnick flags racial bias in calls to change sampling copyright law

Mike was spitting and he did not miss.

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
You wouldn't steal a sample
Sampling

Naomi Overo on the cultural importance of sampling in preserving legacies

‘Music is inseparable from history, existing as a continuous art created to serve generations to come, both as a form of entertainment and a source of inspiration.’

March 6, 2022March 22, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Funk Video

Prince Live at the Forum (2011)

From the Welcome 2 America Deluxe Edition Blu Ray.

March 5, 2022March 21, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Hip Hop Video

See you at the crossroads of Sesame Street

The Bone Thugs-n-Harmony x Sesame Street collab we didn’t know we needed.

March 4, 2022March 20, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Music News

Bandcamp acquired by Epic Games

Epic acquisition is epic. But at what cost?

March 3, 2022March 20, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Dance Disco Funk Video

VIDEO: Suff Daddy – Super Breakout

‘The track is a stunningly beautiful and simple tune that showcases Suff’s production prowess.’

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Hip Hop Instrumental Hip Hop

Bugseed – Idealism

One of Tokyo’s finest is ready to drop another banger.

February 18, 2022February 21, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Dance House

Knxwledge dropped the hottest house album of the year (so far)

This house is very much a home for Knxwledge.

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Hip Hop Video

Jay-Z's Monster verse but arguably better?

‘The monster from Cloverfield!’

February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Illustration of a hybrid monster.
DOOM Video

An animated tribute to DOOM

Probably the best 54 seconds you’ll spend today. RIP DOOM.

February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis

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