Guest Mix: FloFilz – Daiquiri
What better way to conclude your weekend and start the new week than with a mix of dusted jazz magic? German beatmaker FloFilz is the curator of our latest guest mix of hip hop gems. Embedded within this 50 minutes of blended bliss is a cocktail of breezy sugar coated Read more »
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Guest Mix: Pigeondust – ‘P’ Plays It Woof
From Japan's thriving beat scene, our latest guest mix is whipped up by Tokyo's Pigeondust. Taking influence from Marvin Gaye's 1972 classic jam "T Plays It Cool", this is 'P' Plays It Woof. Pigeondust went deep in his crates for a huge selection of dusty hip hop from around the 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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Mix: Toky00 – Episode #4 Child Midori Live Set
Japan is often recognized as the easternmost haven for hip hop and beat music. For years Tokyo has been a hip hop mecca and brought forth the likes of DJ Krush and Nujabes. Lately the beat scene has flourished with producers like Budamunk, Bugseed, Pigeondust, and more. Toky00 is a monthly 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 »
Mix: Knowsum – Tinnitus (Radio Juicy Vol. 45)
The undercurrents of German rap are home to a slew of highly talented beatmakers on that dusty jazz hop tip. One of our favourites is the enigmatic Knowsum, also one half of Luk & Fil. Recently he dropped a guest mix for the good people of Radio Juicy. The result 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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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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Mix: Kenny Dope – Weekend Mix March 2013
Kay-Dee Records owner and DJ extraordinaire Kenny Dope is back with the latest installment of his all-vinyl Weekend Mixes. Artists included in this genre-crossing mix vary from Lord Finesse and K-Def to Menahan Street Band and Charles Bradley, therefore listening to this is a great way to finish off the Read more »
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Mix: DJ Spinna & Just Dizle – Dearly Departed Pt. 1 (The RIP Mixtape)
This mix by Just Dizle (France) and DJ Spinna is a 1-hour homage to hip hop's fallen soldiers. From Scott La Rock to Biggie to KMD, Big Pun, Guru, 2pac, J Dilla and more. Download and stream the first installment here, and be ready for part two in two weeks. Read more »
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Mix: Elmattic – B-Bop for B-Boys (Take 3)
Elmattic: "The passing of Donald Byrd last month got me thinking about jazz's influence on hip hop. Robbie of Unkut came through with the ten greatest Donald Byrd samples, which is a tribute to the man's work and his (unacknowledged and unknown, possibly to him too) contribution to some truly classic Read more »
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Mix: Chopped Herring Records presents DJ Woody – Fly Fishing
Two time turntablist World Champion DJ Woody and Chopped Herring Records have teamed up to bring us the Fly Fishing mixtape, a 49-minute exercise in boom bap using the label's impressive catalogue. Featuring tracks by J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E., Phase N Rhythm, Da Dysfunkshunal Familee, Natural Elements, Da Henchmen, Finsta Bundy, Action Read more »
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Mix: Dr. Cream & SickB – French Hip Hop Séléction (Stigma Podcast #2)
Young French collective Stigma presents a new series of podcasts and guest mixes to curate their favorite independent music. This second installment by Dr. Cream and SickB is fully focused on French hip hop. Dig in this 30-minute journey to discover tracks by the likes of Jazzy Bazz, Gros Mo, and Hologram Lo and Areno Jaz of the Read more »
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Mix: RZA x Stax Sampler for Shaolin Soul Selection Vol. 1 (Mixed by 7L)
With the current vinyl renaissance, reissue and compilation re-releases are a great way to get huge grooves all on one record. Hip hop heads better get out your wallets, cause legendary producer RZA is dropping a huge triple LP collection of classic breaks and samples through Soul Temple Music. Just check Read more »
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Mix: BeatPete – Real Definition
Berlin-based dj BeatPete (of HitYaWitThat) is mostly known for his live Vinyl Sessions. His selections for his mixes are always ridiculously on point, and this strictly vinyl 40-minute "Real Definition" mix is no exception. It includes new and old hip hop by the likes of People Under The Stairs, Profile, Dela, Quartermaine, Read more »
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Video: Freddie Joachim & Question – Mellow Orange Vinyl Podcast (Vol. 5)
Mellow Orange label mates Freddie Joachim & Question's Vinyl Podcasts have become something we really look forward to hearing with each new volume every season. This fifth one features DJ Manwell, another fellow DJ out of LA. Like the previous Vinyl Podcasts, there is an eclectic mix of Jazz, Soul, and Read more »
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Mix: DJ LaJedi – World Hip Hop Women: From The Sound Up
Hip hop is a global phenomenon, and its feminine voice is exposing new frontiers of creativity. Rooted in the five elements, hip hop has grown to nurture socio-spiritual growth and community development worldwide. As further evidence of this, World Hip Hop Market, Nomadic Wax, and Detroit’s DJ LaJedi have joined Read more »
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Mix: Ayatollah – Me, Myself & Akai (mixed by DJ K.O.)
Independent label Elementality Productions and the legendary Queens-based producer Ayatollah have joined forces for the release of Tollah's tenth instrumental project titled Avant Garde dropping March 5th. With nine instrumental albums to his name, Tollah is certainly no stranger to releasing his creations sans hip hop’s customary vocal accompaniment by Read more »
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Mix: Audible Doctor – What I Did In 2012
The Audible Doctor sends a retrospective mix of his favorite tracks that he produced last year. There's no tracklist but the mix contains tracks, features, and remixes from Onyx, Mobb Deep, Consequence, John Legend, Method Man, Freddie Gibbs, Journalist 103, Dres & Jarobi, his crew Brown Bag AllStars, and more. Download Read more »
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Mix: Misuccc – Ambitions
Our first guest mix of 2013 comes straight outta Gent (Belgium). Producer Misuccc selected 20 dope tunes for his 'Ambitions' mix. It ranges from the timeless classic "Time's Up" by O.C. to the banging instrumental "Matador" by Stones Throw's Karriem Riggins, and from Digable Planets affiliates to People Under The Read more »
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Mix: K-Def – The Breaks (Session 1)
This mix titled The Breaks by K-Def is full of dope breaks, crispy melodies and drum patterns you might recognise. If not, too bad: “Please don’t ask for a playlist 'cause I don’t know what the hell I’m playing,” K-Def jokes in the intro. The producer/DJ has various projects dropping on Redefinition Read more »
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News: Prequel to Shafiq Husayn’s ‘The L∞P’
Production maestro Shafiq Husayn is preparing the release of his upcoming album The L∞P. A series of previews dubbed "Pre-Alignment" function as sneak peeks and tasty bits leading up to the beautifully titled album. This 26-minute mix titled Vol. 1: Beatstrumentals & Dialog is the first promotional drop. Vol. 1: Beatstrumentals & Dialog is a Read more »
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Mix: SciFi Stu & Strange Birds Radio – December Mix
This is a collaborative mix by UK producer SciFi Stu and Duck-Zilla (of Strange Birds Radio), featuring songs by the artists below. No tracklist was provided, as the makers say "we encourage you to explore these artists". We couldn't agree more. Including songs by L'Orange, Blu, Apollo Brown, O.C., Jonwayne, Doom, Read more »
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Mix: Art Vandelay – The Lowest Bottoms (Live Mix)
Today is all about the predicted Apocalypse. But instead of hiding in a bunker or waiting on French mountain Bugarach for the ascending UFOs like a bunch of paranoid fools, we prefer to stay inside and bump good music. That's where Art Vandelay (Grappa Frisbee Records) comes in. The Lowest Read more »
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