The Auracle will be releasing a neo-soul project in the summer. Here’s a sneak peek. Since the label started with the blog in September last year, we’ve had two releases: Big Groove’s Sampleface Presents… Sunday Night Jams I and our compilation album Midnight Rain. Well, we can tell you that The Auracle will be adding …
J Dilla was the focus of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Stories, Gone Too Soon. Miss it last year? Catch it right here.
Remember when Eddie Murphy had a “singing career”? We look at one of his most (in)famous tracks for this week’s Throwback Thursday. We all know Eddie Murphy as the comedian/actor with the funny laugh, fast-paced wisecracks and fat suits but he also had brief stints as a singer. It all started in 1985, two years …
RKZ’s offering for Valentine’s Day is the sultry Wander/Lust.
Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without some jams to go with it. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Whether you have someone to share it with or not, don’t worry about the soundtrack. I’ve put together a selection of tracks from the likes of Prince, Floetry, Jesse Boykins III, J Dilla and more for your listening pleasure. …
Thanks to egotripland and Brian Cross of Mochilla for the Dilla photos and the backstories.
Science and music combine in the form of The Periodic Table of Jazz.
The year was 2001. Despite being released a year beforehand, hip-hop heads were still snappin’ their necks to Slum Village’s Fantastic, Vol 2 and without giving anyone a moment’s peace, that man J Dilla released his solo debut Welcome 2 Detroit.
Jeedo gives the rundown on Dilla’s One from Welcome 2 Detroit for Bling 47 Breaks Dilla Edition. Take a look at Waajeed’s face. That’s a common expression you’ll find from the video once you watch. The track under the spotlight this time around is One from J Dilla’s debut (under that name), Welcome 2 Detroit. …
Languid returns with a short but sweet old skool vibe.