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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
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Hip Hop

sleepdealer – yerba

If you’re looking to chill, stream sleepdealer’s 2018 album, yerba, right here.

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Technology

The Schiit Modi 3 DAC

Is the Schiit Modi 3 DAC really the schiit? John Darko and many others seem to think so and at $99/£120, it’s worth a try.

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
The Schiit Modi 3 DAC
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Hip Hop

Ruffian Kick - LEAVES.

The Californian producer put together an album of beats from the last few months of 2018. I found Ruffian Kick last year while waiting for a plane from Nice back to the UK. I was glad to find a new release in 2019 and his most recent is a belter. LEAVES. is, as he describes …

May 12, 2019January 26, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
Ruffian Kick - LEAVES.
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Hip Hop

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 down the Bandcamp rabbit hole lead me to [G]ist. It’s a sub-15 minute journey through sweet calming tunes, perfect for a summer’s day or a quiet night while you’re relaxing. …

July 6, 2018January 16, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Pop

Louie Zong - cozy

Musician and storyboard artist Louie Zong gets “cozy” with his 80th Bandcamp release.

March 24, 2018December 10, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
Louie Zong - cozy
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Video

VIDEO: Caleon Fox - The Durag Song

Cali artist Caleon Fox declares his love and admiration for his durag on The Durag Song.

September 25, 2017April 30, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop

Blue (aka Isle Child) - A Boy And His Dog

Cali’s Blue aka Isle Child keeps it mellow like a West Coast breeze with A Boy And His Dog.

August 29, 2016January 10, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Video

VIDEO: A. Bellez - Say That ft. Sonny C.

Straight from the West Coast, A. Bellez releases visuals for Say That featuring Sonny C. When you think of Pasadena, the Rose Bowl or Caltech may spring to mind but perhaps A. Bellez should take a place in that list. The Hidden Hand Inc. artist recently dropped a video for his track Say That featuring …

March 6, 2016March 1, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop

SATURDAY MATINÉE: Funkee Phlavaz

Funkee Phlavaz, a Californian rap show from 1993 starring Adam Weissman (Stüssy) and The Alchemist, is our Saturday Matinée feature presentation. The days of Yo! MTV Raps are over but you can still reminisce about the good old days of rap TV. Back in 1993, Stüssy’s creative director, Adam Weissman, produced “Funkee Phlavaz”, a local …

June 21, 2014November 8, 2019 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop

Question - Favela EP

Grab a taste of Brazil via South California with Question’s latest bossanova-infused Favela EP.

January 8, 2014April 11, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
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Free Download

FREE DL: Teebs & Yuk’s Estara

Check out the latest track and video from Californian producer and Brainfeeder member Teebs and Yuk.

October 8, 2012January 18, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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