L One – Halbe im Viertel
Are you stressed? Is your brain fried? Are you chasing your own tail, always running in a circle? It’s time for a break. Life is not all about constant achieving and getting paid. It’s time to...
View ArticleFlamingosis – Bright Moments
This album is a continuation of the hip-hop/funk hybrid sample based music that I’ve been making for the past few years. Hope you all can find your own “Bright Moment” in these tracks. Big ups to The...
View ArticleSinitus Tempo – Book of Creation
Sinitus Tempo‘s Book of Creation is a 5-track EP that takes you through this global sonic excursion. Each song takes you somewhere – for example, Sun Ra reminds me of somewhere tropical. Take a listen...
View ArticleKabanjak – The Dooza Tapes, Vol. 1
The Dooza Tapes Vol. 1 is a Kabanjak album in the tradition of those beloved old beat cassettes, presenting tracks and tunes which have come together over the last eight years. Whenever the Dooza...
View ArticleEngelwood – Hotel Wood
Engelwood’s Hotel Wood is 12 tracks of real coolness and relaxation. Listening to this is like being poolside with a Pina Colada.
View ArticleKaytranada – 99.9%
Kaytranada, like a seasoned boxer is known for his funky combinations, soulful upper-cuts and feet that move like chopped samples. This 15 song banger is 99.9% guaranteed to be a enjoyment for your...
View ArticleMono:Massive & Philanthrope – Monothrope
Massive jazzy vibes from Austrians producers Mono:Massive and Philanthrope joining forces on this LP for Radio Juicy called Monothrope. The collaboration on this project is a revelation, you’ll...
View ArticleSaiko – Dust
Brussels based Saiko adorns his presence with Dust, a noble collection of boombap beats that’ll take you back to a time when hip hop was in its nascent years.
View ArticleErik Jackson – Almost Dark
Erik Jackson’s Almost Dark goes back to the essence of jazz fusion music production. Dusting off his MPC, Almost Dark goes through the oldest vinyl albums in jazz where he seeks inspiration and wisdom...
View ArticleSomehowArt – Flat Reality
‘Flat Reality’ is SomehowArt’s first release for Melting Records and his debut solo album on vinyl 12”. Its nine tracks provide a sharp glance into his world, filled with DJ-centric rhythms and...
View ArticleSmokedBeat – Smoked Mood Vol. 2
Whenever I need inspiration to accompany my perspectives on social issues I listen to SmokedBeat’s Smoked Mood Vol. 2. This album released in 2014 and it still resonates with me, as a matter of fact,...
View ArticleHashFinger – Elsewhere
“The beat maker from Bradford is back. It’s his 3rd album for Headcount Records and it’s yet another solid dose of instrumental Boom-Bap. Featuring 16 new cuts to accompany you on your journey into...
View ArticleLimes – Fresh Squeezed
Canadian beatsmith Limes launches your early morning with Fresh Squeezed, an 11 instrumental song album reminiscent of J Dilla and Nujabes. Perfect for that early drive to work.
View ArticleKognitif – Soul Food
Soul Chef – Kognitif feeds us the mind’s Soul Food to nourish Monday’s motivation with heavy drums, samples, and guitar riffs. Just enough to kick start my day (coffee not included).
View ArticleKeor Meteor – Lino Capa
Inspired by the iconic voice of Al Pacino, Keor Meteor’s Lino Capa weaves Pacino’s movie soundbytes to compliment the cinematically lush beats, creating an awesome extension of storytelling.
View ArticleRua Augusta – AK420
That 4/20 vibration will having you sinking in your seat. Rua Augusta’s AK420 is basically a potent musical strain. Inhale easily and take your time in listening to AK420.
View ArticlePlusma – Seesaw
Dezi-Belle Records’ Plusma soothes the soul with Seesaw, music for the drive home after a long day.
View ArticleDJ Grumble – Freestyle Tools 2018
DJ Grumble’s Freestyle Tools 2018 is definitely for those who spit rhymes in their cars as they head to work or home. Good way to begin brainstorming this fine Friday morning.
View ArticleFunkmammoth – Bird Watching
Funkmammoth takes us Bird Watching, a mashup between samples, funk, news reporting, and other things associated with bird watching. This is fun! Walking In The Rain was the song that lasso’ed me in.
View ArticleAlphabets Heaven – Stories
Music isn’t just inspired by music. This is a beat tape inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities. Alphabets Heaven found the inner play and mental landscapes from the novel so engrossing he made a...
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