Stream: DJ Czarny & Tas – Time To Build (ft. Ozay Moore)
The hip hop scene in Poland truly amazes us. It's the Japan of Europe: some producers and emcees are able to sell out shows over there, while in some cases they even have a hard time packing way smaller venues in their own country. There's a certain sense of dedication, passion and genuine love for hip Read more »
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Premiere: Soosh – Colour is Breathe ft. Carmel Khavari (96wrld Remix)
We got introduced to electronic music producer Soosh after producing a custom magazine for SEE-A-SOUND, an audiovisual exhibition in Tilburg (the Netherlands) initiated by record label Fremdtunes. Colour Is Breathe, the debut album by the Glasgow-based producer, is full of organic production work, low-swung hip hop beats and mesmerizing atmospheres, followed up by a stellar remix Read more »
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Free MP3: Pete Rock – Revenge ft. Grap Luva (DJ Devastate Remix)
Here at The Find Magazine we love to hear personal stories about inspiration and inluences. It's great to talk to an artist who goes on and on about how he got into hip hop, to share memories and to find out about mutual favorites. In a way this new remix by Swedish producer DJ Devastate Read more »
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Stream: Soulpete – 33 Everyone Else (ft. Theory Hazit)
Polish producer Soulpete is doing big things. We've already published some of his previous releases before, but his upcoming full-length album So(ul) Raw is definitely going to be his most exciting project to date if you're a fan of indie hip hop. Why? The confirmed line-up of guest emcees speaks for itself: Guilty Simpson, Read more »
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Guest Mix: Vin’S da Cuero – 16 Pads
Beatmaking is on Vin'S da Cuero's mind every day, like for thousands of other '16 pads addicts'. The French producer pays tribute to them in this new guest mix for The Find. You won't find productions by hip hop legends like J Dilla, Pete Rock or DJ Premier in this mix: of course Vin'S is Read more »
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Free Download: Grip Grand – GG DOOM! But How?
Producer Grip Grand pays homage to one of hip hop's most prolific emcees, [MF] DOOM. Grip Grand went into the studio with a bunch of DOOM acapellas and tons of vinyl, resulting in this 7-track EP titled GG DOOM! But How? Melodic remixes, loops and original sound collages. DOOM's raps are taken from Read more »
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Video: Jurassic 5 Reunion Show at Coachella (Full Set)
This year seems to be all about hip hop veterans and reunion shows. A Tribe Called Quest is coming to Europe this Summer, Run DMC is confirmed for several festivals, a new Wu-Tang Clan album and tour are on its way, Lord Finesse is working on a comeback album, and last but not least: the Read more »
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News: Madlib to revive Quasimoto alter ego for new album
It seems like producer Madlib is gearing up to release a new album by his enigmatic helium-voiced rap alias Quasimoto. He subtly announced it on Twitter and Facebook by posting "Now playing -- Quasimoto 'Yessir Whatever' LP test press." FACT Magazine refers to several radio websites listing June 18th as release date for the Read more »
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Video: Rhythm Roulette with 88-Keys
In this video veteran producer 88-Keys makes a beat out of three random records from music store Academy Records in East Village (NYC). From a Steve Martin standup record to hardcore noise metal, Eighty Ocho wasn’t given much to work with but stuck with the challenge. This is the second edition of Rhythm Roulette, a fairly Read more »
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Stream: Jamiroquai Remix Project (Overview)
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jamiroquai’s 1993 debut album Emergency On Planet Earth, Jay Kay launched a remix project. Producers and fans got the chance to remix the classic track "Too Young To Die" by the British acid jazz/funk band. We've decided to come up with a streamable overview of our Read more »
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Video: BINK – Getting There (Ode To Flying Lotus)
Utrecht native BINK delivers another live beat session after his mind-blowing ode to Madlib. The Dutch producer -scratch that: one man band- takes "Getting There" by Flying Lotus and Niki Randa off Until The Quiet Comes and builds it from the ground up with loops, layers and live instrumentation. This time it also includes mesmerizing Read more »
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Stream: Omniscience – Raw Factor
This release on Dope Folks Records is one for the old school heads. It's the first installment of Raw Factors by Omniscience, a series of material that has never been heard or released before on vinyl. The first EP consisting of three songs (+ instrumentals) will drop soon. The record will be limited to 350 copies, so Read more »
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Video: Opposites Attract – God’s Connect B/W Shining Bright (+ Download)
"God's Connect" and "Shining Bright" function as the new double single by Ohio-based hip hop duo Opposites Attract. They're the latest signing to Polar Ent. LLC, the brainchild of producer J. Rawls. Both tracks are headnoddingly dope, but the Lakim-produced "Shining Bright" (after the 1.45 mark in the video) is without a doubt our favorite track. Read more »
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Video: Eko121 – Fat Groove Vol. 10 | Dilla Still Shining (Live Set)
This video is a recap of Eko121’s J Dilla tribute mix at Black House Blues last month. The live set is the tenth edition of the Fat Groove mix series, not to be mistaken with the incredible Fat Jazzy Grooves series from the mid-90s. Read more »
Free Download: Funky DL – Jazzmatic (Nas Remixes)
Just imagine if this happened and picture the setting: it’s the late 30s and a local jazz club is packed to the brim with people awaiting emcee Nas and his jazz musicians (orchestrated by Funky DL) along with featured artists to come and play a 10-track set. The lights are dim Read more »
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Stream: Vin’S da Cuero – Coloriages Vol. 1
Here at The Find we're huge fans of the hip hop scene in France. Beatmakers, emcees, DJs and hip hop crews are killing it over there. Parisian producer Vin'S da Cuero and his Mentalow platform are part of the movement. The first edition of Coloriages is his latest effort, with The Find as proud Read more »
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Free Download: Beatsofreen – Coloured Dreams
Coloured Dreams is another product of the flourishing beat landscape in the Netherlands. It's a new EP by Beatsofreen, to be precise. The release shows the schizophrenic styles of the Dutch producer, as he moves from more traditional hip hop beats to experimental touches such as on the opening track. Darker Than Wax: "His ability Read more »
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Art: ‘Rap Quotes’ street art project by Jay Shells
Street artist Jay Shells channeled his love for hip hop music with a new project in the streets of New York City: Rap Quotes. Shells created traffic signs quoting rap lyrics that shout out specific street corners and locations. He then installed them at those specific street corners and locations. Rap Quotes is Read more »
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Video: DJ Doom & Nutso – It’s Just Begun (ft. Large Pro, El Da Sensei & DJ Tony Touch)
It's been just over a year since the passing of legendary funk artist Jimmy Castor. DJ Doom and Nutso of the Blunted Astronaut label present a very special tribute to one of the most important B-Boy anthems of all time - the 1970 funk masterpiece "It's Just Begun". Large Pro, Read more »
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Mix: IV The Polymath – The Beatmakers Guide To The Galaxy
After his Summer and Winter themed instrumental mixes for The Find, beatsmith IV The Polymath is back at it again with another delightful guest mix. This time he takes you on a trip to outerspace for beats, beats and nothing but beats. Starting off with a Dilla tribute sets the Read more »
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Video: 72 Soul – Fool Is Blind (Prod. LuiGi of MonkeyRobot)
This new video for Fool Is Blind by Belgian producer, singer and emcee 72 Soul shows the bittersweet love story of two youngins. The clearly recognizable sample of Leroy Hutson’s Cool Out, subtly reworked by Belgian beatmaker LuiGi of MonkeyRobot, serves as a melodic backdrop for 72 Soul’s poetic story. They love, Read more »
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Free MP3: David Ruffin – Can’t Be Hurt (Galimatias Refix)
Danish producer Galimatias delivers some funky, upbeat summerjam vibes with his refix of "Can't Be Hurt" by former The Temptations lead singer, David Ruffin. A 4-minute dose of instant happiness and musical sunshine. We also highly recommend his EP Sunlight Reigns Supreme, a killer 4-track collection of mellow creations. Read more »
Stream: The Bullitts – They Die By Dawn (ft. Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu)
This track by The Bullits, a musical project run by British singer-director Jeymes Samuel, is the lead single for the upcoming movie They Die By Dawn, a Black Cowboy opera directed by Samuel. The same-titled soundtrack features Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def), Jay Electronica and actress Lucy Liu. The movie is about four outlaws Read more »
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Mix: Chillhop – Chillcompilation #002
This second edition of 'Chillcompilation' highlights tracks that are featured on Chillhop throughout the month February. It includes (new) material by Nomak, Emancipator, The Cancel, Arts The Beatdoctor, Moods and Karamel Kel. Half an hour of downtempo hip hop, beats full of soul and jazz-influenced rhythms. Chillhop is a fairly Read more »
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