Madlib, The Afro-Modernist
Modernism might have a white visage but Madlib’s brand of afro-modernism shouldn’t be overlooked.
Tag: Afrofuturism
Becoming Phill - Electrum
Namibian producer Becoming Phill gets funky with his latest album, Electrum.
DJ Skarface - Deltron 1983 (Mix)
DJ Skarface returns with another fine mix, this time blending Deltron 3030’s classic debut with the music of Flying Lotus. You’ll hopefully remember DJ Skarface’s dope MadDILLAiny mix from last year. Well, a few months ago (sorry for the lateness, dude), the ATL-based disc jockey merged the worlds of Deltron 3030 and Flying Lotus in …
AFROFUTURISM: Mamman Sani - Taaritt
The epitome of afrofuturism, Mamman Sani’s Taaritt combines ancient Saharan folk ballads with 80s synthesizers and drum machines to take you back to the future.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sun Ra - Night Music (1989)
As it’s Sun Ra’s 100th birthday today, our Throwback Thursday is dedicated to the man from Saturn. Here, he speaks about his music and plays a few compositions including “Face The Music”. Many artists have helped mould the Sampleface aesthetic. Our logo is an obvious homage to DOOM and our strapline – “Face The Music” …
Afrofuturism: The New Black (Mix)
Mysterious website Sheepish.org have collated a 17-track Afrofuturism mix.
10 Songs & Projects Inspired By Sun Ra
It was Sun Ra’s 99th birthday yesterday (if you’re in the UK), so here are ten songs and projects inspired by the great man.
Ras G - Happy Arrival Day Mister Ra
Ras G pays tribute to the late great Sun Ra on his 99th birthday with a new track. First off, happy birthday to Sun Ra. The mysterious man from Saturn would have been 99 years old today (on Earth at least) and in tribute to this, Los Angeles’ beat magician Ras G put together a …
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Sun Ra - A Joyful Noise (1980)
This hour long documentary about Sun Ra is the feature presentation for our Saturday Matinée this week.
Flying Lotus & Thundercat Working With... Herbie Hancock?!
Flying Lotus uploads a video featuring himself, Thundercat and Herbie Hancock in the studio. I’m still not ready to deal with this. Yesterday, Flying Lotus tweeted a video entitled “Herbie” showing himself and Thundercat in the studio. That’s pretty awesome on its own but it’s not a surprise; they’ve been working together on Thundercat’s second …
King Britt’s Guides Us Through The Sonic World Of Afrofuturism (Mix)
King Britt takes us on a journey through sound – Afrofuturistic sound – in his free mix.
SATURDAY MATINÉE: Sun Ra's Space Is The Place
Sun Ra’s Space Is The Place is our Saturday Matinée feature presentation this week.
