When P-Money was growing up down here in little old Nu Zulland, working with the mighty Mash Out Posse must have seemed like a bit of a pipe dream. But the boy's done good and crossed another wish off his bucket list this week following the release of 'The Hardest', the latest tune off his upcoming LP, Gratitude . So what do you do when you're a producer cooking up a track for some of your favourite rappers? You come up with some heat, that's what. And Master Money does just that. [...]
Listening to the latest tune from De La Soul makes me feel old for three reasons. Reason two: De La have been at this music thing for 25 years now, apparently. Reason two: Maseo is rocking a goatee that's a LOT more salt than pepper. Reason three: the track in question - 'Get Away (The Spirit Of The Wu)' - is De La's first single since 2004. Jeebus. I could have sworn it's only been a few years? I need a cup of tea and a lie down. [...]
Joey Bada$$ and Harry Fraud are two of the real stars of the new wave of talent coming out of the Big Apple right now. So when NYC radio geezer Peter Rosenberg set out to make his new mix tape, New York Renaissance , it made sense to pair up two of the best. Harry has created an introspective, piano and horn-tinged beat which has become 'A Day In The Life', with Joey matching the tone with his rhymes. You can stream or download 'A Day In The Life' yourself, [...]
The ever prolific Tall Black Guy took a massive step closer to releasing his long-awaited LP yesterday, 8 Miles To Moenart . The TBG has dropped 'Mon Amie De'Troit' on the masses, the first single from what will be his debut full-length release (hard to believe, but true). What to expect, what to expect? Trademark TBG, that's what: 'Mon Amie De'Troit' stitches together hip hop and soul into a super-smooth tune that - as the name suggests - is all about the city of Detroit. Those with a good [...]
Mannie Fresh and the artist formerly known as Mos Def are linking up for an album? Really? I clearly need to pay more attention instead of eating Easter eggs. Now that the chocolate feeding frenzy is subsiding (kind of), I've finally noticed that Mannie and Mos (who, of course, now goes by the name Yasiin Bey) have premiered a new cut from said project. After giving 'Black Jesus' an airing at a show in Phoenix this weekend (what with it being Easter and all), Yasiin has now liberated the CD quality version. [...]
As much as we all like having a few days off at Easter, I quite often get to Easter Monday and feel the need to do something to work off the chocolate coma. So what am I going to do today? Head to Tyler Street Garage in Britomart (that's Auckland, ya'll) and drink beer and eat jerk chicken. It's all about balance, people. But it's not all about food: the the main reason I'm pulling my expanding backside off the couch is to check out the Lion Rockers Hi-Fi, who are bringing their ribcage-rattling [...]
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Jazzy business from Bunty Beats and Chox [Chose] Mak this morning, who link up for some 'Sublime Innovation' that fits the bill for a lazy A.M. Household names they may not be, but Bunty and Chox (a Glaswegian producer and North Carolinian - is that right? - MC) certainly make smooth tunes together. No idea how they paired up, but it's not really important. Just check the end product, 'Sublime Innovation': solid rhymes over a filtered piano sample and some drums of the head-nod inducing variety. [...]
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Jazzy business from Bunty Beats and Chox [Chose] Mak this morning, who link up for some 'Sublime Innovation' that fits the bill for a lazy A.M. Household names they may not be, but Bunty and Chox (a Glaswegian producer and North Carolinian - is that right? - MC) certainly make smooth tunes together. No idea how they paired up, but it's not really important. Just check the end product, 'Sublime Innovation': solid rhymes over a filtered piano sample and some drums of the head-nod inducing variety. [...]
Here comes the first (and almost definitely only) post in a new series - Spaghetti Western Sundays. Right, that's clearly not going to take off. But at least we've got one decent tune for the collection. 'Django' sees French beatmaker GUTS remix a tune originally composed by Luis Bacalov for a soundtrack to the Spag Western of the same name back in '66. Of course, Quentin Tarantino has given Django some new life with his recent flick, Django Unchained , so GUTS decided [...]
Here comes the first (and almost definitely only) post in a new series - Spaghetti Western Sundays. Right, that's clearly not going to take off.
The last time I posted anything by Tyler The Creator on this blog, it was a video of him eating a cockroach and throwing up . How's his for an about turn then? 'Treehome95' - a new cut from Tyler's new LP, Wolf , which is being released officially on Tuesday - is all sweetness and light, with Tyler showing he can hold a tune. It helps that Erykah Badu and Coco Owino are on hand to add some harmony of course, but hey, there's not an insect being eaten anywhere [...]
ScHoolBoy Q's upcoming LP, Oxymoron , seems to be close to completed, so here we go with the leaky-leaks. 'Yay Yay' is on deck today, with Boi-1da hooking up a smoking beat for Q's drug chat. That's about all I've got in me today. Curses to you, hangover. Check out 'Yay Yay' below, and look out for Oxymoron coming soon-ish.
Black Milk has just dropped a nice little two-part ditty, 'Sunday’s Best/Monday’s Worst'. This tune's got a bit of a gospel vibe to it, particularly in part one (that's the Sunday part... makes sense, doesn't it). But the optimism of Sunday morning swaps place with a more sombre beat in part two (I don't know if this part is 'Monday', but it certainly feels like it. Damn you, Monday). The beats are on point, regardless of what day of the week it is, and Black's rhymes seem a little more polished [...]
I'm enjoying this new back to to future-type business from P-Money, I am. After carving out a career in hip hop, P turned his attentions to beats of a little more up-tempo persuasion for a minute, but an extended stay in NYC has lead to a return to his roots. With a top notch cut from Havoc and Skyzoo already in the can and on the airwaves ( 'Welcome to America' ), P's back at it today with another low and slow joint. The mighty Roc Marciano is on vocal duties [...]
If you're gonna start a crew called Digging In The Crates, it pretty much goes without saying that you're always down to get your fingers dusty digging for breaks and beats. Just like his DITC comrades, Lord Finesse's digging credentials can't be questioned. And if you need a refresher, this mix tape is just the ticket. Finesse headed out to Japan last month to show off the results of his lifelong search for beats and pieces, recording one of his DJ sets to share with the rest of us. Packed full [...]
A couple of gents from two of New York City's real up-and-coming crews join forces for a new tune today. 'Godmind' is the handiwork of Rokamouth (of Pro Era fame), who blesses a low and slow beat right nice. But for my money, it's Rok's guest (AK of The Underachievers) who steals the show, tearing the track down, simple and plain. You can check 'Godmind' out below:
Harry Fraud and Action Bronson are a good combination. So why not start your day off the right way with a new jammy from the top two-man team? 'Morey Boogie Boards' is classic Harry/Bronson action; a beat from Harry that the youth dem might call 'wavy', and lots of raps about lots of random stuff from Bronson. Turns out that this isn't a random flash in the pan though - Harry's releasing a mix tape tomorrow, and 'Morey Boogie Boards' is single numero uno. Harry caught up with [...]
Drake's on a bit of a rapping roll right now, backing up from last month's 'Started From The Bottom' with a new rappy-rap tune, '5AM in Toronto'. Boi-1da and Vinylz on the beat this time... you can stream below, or head over to Nah Right for the download.
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