Today is Madlib’s birthday. Here’s why I love his music and personality so much. In the mid-to-late 00s, I discovered a compilation by Zero 7….
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Samples from Jaylib’s Champion Sound Played by VinRican
Power 106 Los Angeles got DJ VinRican to mix tracks from Champion Sound with the samples they used. It’s officially dope. Say what you want…
Ahwlee – liteist.
Ahwlee’s new tape, liteist., shows why he’s a paragon of drum grooving. Sometimes your day/week is hell and you’d like something good and pure to…
Leftover Links #22: Beats and Videos
This edition of Leftover Links is all about beats and videos. Leftover Links is back once again with some beats and videos from the past…
The Donuts Network (YouTube Playlist)
You’re now tuned into The Donuts Network, our new YouTube playlist dedicated to J Dilla. Have you ever needed a burst of inspiration and struggled…
Imperial releases his debut LP, “Layers”
Often a man behind the scenes, Imperial is now at the forefront with his debut album, Layers. Lord knows this project has been a long…
The Eighth – Lost Readings
Mysterious Russian producer The Eighth gives us some of his “Lost Readings”. There’s something intriguing about The Eighth. His releases always seem to hide something…
Teck-Zilla – Summer Zilla (PREMIERE)
We have the premiere of Teck-Zilla’s latest beat tape called Summer Zilla. This summer has been a scorcher. Between the sweltering heat and the Nigeria’s…
SWARVY – Anti-Anxiety
SWARVY has dropped a new tape called Anti-Anxiety. Hands up if you hit a creative slump and you listen to your favourite artist to pick…
Ahwlee – [G]ist
Cali producer Ahwlee’s latest tape, [G]ist, is just what you need to chill. Ahwlee’s been on and off my radar for years and a tumble…