Hip Hop

DJ Concept - Flight Patterns 2

DJ Concept offers a sequel to 2012’s ‘Flight Patterns’ in the form of Flight Patterns 2 (obviously). Four years is a long time in music – just ask Frank Ocean fans. But for DJ Concept, he has been working hard on other releases in that time, from collaborations with Planet Asia to other solo projects. …

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J Dilla: Back To The Crib Mixtape

The unearthing of Dilla treats continues as the Boiler Room release a mixtape of his listening habits. Something a little different from the J Dilla archives in the form of a mixtape but not of his own music. Boiler Room and BBE Records have released an unheard mixtape recorded sometime around the turn of the …

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Teck-Zilla - Joe Jackson Kids

Nigerian-born, Montreal-based producer Teck-Zilla brings us “Joe Jackson Kids”, an instrumental tribute to the Jackson 5. Just when you thought you’d heard every J5 sample, along comes Teck-Zilla. As you’d expect, Michael features prominently in the way of vocal samples but that doesn’t take away from the stonking beats, wonderfully varied in rhythm and texture. …

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Exile - Tears For a Prince

Producer Exile drops a heartfelt message in his tribute to Prince. We’re still reeling after Prince’s death last week but we’re grateful for the kind words and memories we’ve seen over the past few days. Here’s what Exile had to say about him on Instagram: I woke up April 21st to the news of Prince’s …

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Mecca:83 - One4Bug

Mecca:83 is “reborn” with a track dedicated to a fellow producer, entitled One4Bug. Don’t call it a comeback but one our favourite beat makers is making a steady return. Mecca:83 has embarked on a series of instrumentals dedicated to those who inspire him. The first one is in honour of another one of our faves …