We Asked 6 People What Black Music Meant To Them. Here's What They Said.
In a collaboration with Bedford’s Power In Discussion, we conducted a survey on black music and what it meant to people.
Leftover Links: Record Label Releases 2
Leftover Links is back with some more releases from Illect Recordings and Jakarta Records.
Happy 7th Birthday, Sampleface!
Sampleface is 7 years old today! These birthdays come round so quickly. It’s been 7 years since I officially launched Sampleface. A lot has changed in that time and I say it every year but, I want to thank everyone who has helped me with this blog over the years. I feel like I repeat …
Raging Moses - Talk To Me
Colorado rapper Raging Moses raps over the dreamiest beat you’ll hear all week for new single “Talk To Me”. With a name like Raging Moses, you wouldn’t expect a song of this nature. But this might be the best use of the phrase “never judge a book by its cover”. For those who don’t know, …
VIDEO: Darko The Super - The Nightmare of the 90's is Alive in Charleston (feat. Torito)
U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art label head and Sampleface alumnus Darko The Super drops two videos in one. It’s a blessing when we get one video from Darko the Super. But a two-for-one deal? That’s divine. The two songs in question are The Nightmare of the 90’s is Alive in Charleston (feat. Torito) and …
Lo Dopemine's Random Music Sample Generator
Randomness is a brilliant catalyst for inspiration. Lo Dopemine’s Random Music Sample Generator is the tool you need to spark ideas.
A 5-question interview with Hossam Hilal
We spoke to Hossam Hilal and asked him five questions about his life and stuff.
Hossam Hilal - Overk (PREMIERE)
This is the premiere of Hossam Hilal’s new EP, Overk. We’ve covered some Egyptian music in the past from the likes of Al Massrieen and plenty more on Radio Jakarta’s Arab vinyl mix. But today we’re looking at a new artist and his name is Hossam Hilal. Overk is Hossam’s debut release for ID Spectral, …
That time Scratch Magazine interviewed Madlib in 2005
Madlib is more welcome to interviews these days but in 2005, they were a rarity.
Starchildluke - BOWSERTAPE2
Starchildluke is back with BOWSERTAPE2, his 8th #Road2Switch album. Knxwledge might be winding down on his output but he isn’t the only one who can churn out albums and EPs. Starchildluke embarked on an ambitious series called #Road2Switch where proceeds from his albums went towards a Nintendo Switch. He managed to acquire enough money but …