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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News: A Tribe Called Quest to perform at Wireless Festival; first UK show in 20 years [Updated]
Stop whatever you're doing for some unexpected good news: A Tribe Called Quest will perform at Wireless Festival in London, their first UK show in 20 years. According to BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat it's a reunion of Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Jarobi and Ali Shaheed Muhammad all together on stage. We can only hope for more European Read more »
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News: Support ‘Hip Hop On Wax’, a documentary about the earliest rap records
Last year filmmaker Jesper Jensen released the acclaimed documentary Beat Diggin', featuring D.I.T.C., Godfather Don and Da Beatminerz finding samples in record stores and making tracks in the studio. His new endeavour is Hip Hop On Wax, a documentary about the earliest rap records and hip hop classics. It's a crowdfunding project, so he needs your help Read more »
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News: Delicious Vinyl opens up shop in Los Angeles
Directly underneath their offices on Sunset Boulevard, indie West Coast label Delicious Vinyl have opened up shop. Stocking all the labels latest and most limited releases, as well crates full of knowingly curated records, this new spot is excellent for diggers. And for any DJs or collectors, it really doesn't Read more »
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News: Onra to release a collaborative jazz album with Buddy Sativa
French producer Onra is preparing the release of a "spiritual, deep jazz" LP together with fellow Parisian Buddy Sativa. Together they're now known as Yatha Bhuta Jazz Combo. The upcoming same-titled debut album, to be released on April 9th via All City Records, consists of 12 liberating jazz tracks. Check the Read more »
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News: Cannibal Ox Sophomore Album Kickstarter Campaign
When speaking of boundary-pushing and groundbreaking albums in hip hop, 2001's The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox is sure to be mentioned. Emcees Vast Aire and Vordul Mega were on another level both lyrically and stylistically, each darkly representing gritty New York City life over dank and grimy production from El-P. Since Read more »
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News: Dooinit Festival in France with 9th Wonder, The Procussions & Edo.G (+ Trailer)
French fans of jazz and soul oriented hip hop should mark April 2nd-7th in their agenda for a new edition of Dooinit Festival. The festival takes place in Rennes (France) with performances by 9th Wonder, Shad, Edo.G, Skyzoo, The Procussions, Rich Medina, fLako, The Doppelgangaz, J-Zen, BeatPete and more. Dooinit Festival is hosted by French Read more »
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News: 8th edition of ‘In Ya Mellow Tone’ to be released on February 6th
Next Wednesday Japanese label Goon Trax is going to release the eighth edition of In Ya Mellow Tone. As always it's a cutting edge selection of jazz-influenced hip hop, Japanese artists, soulful choruses and melodic tracks. This installment includes material by the likes of Robert de Boron, ArtOfficial, Debilorithmicos, Hidetake Takayama, CL and SoulChef. The music Read more »
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Giveaway: 2×2 tickets for J Rocc & Rich Medina @ BIRD (Rotterdam)
This Saturday it's time for a new edition of "All Eyes On" at BIRD, a really nice venue in Rotterdam (the Netherlands). This time Beat Junkie and wax mastermind J Rocc and b-boy-turned-DJ Rich Medina are going to spin nothing but good tunes. Expect hip hop, soul, funk, afro, and some Read more »
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News: Lesson Six joins forces with The Find Magazine
Nearly three years ago Lesson Six opened its doors as a collective of music lovers striving for something more from hip hop. The site is a goldmine full of interesting 'finds'. But, a new year brings change. Starting from today, Lesson Six and The Find are now one. Read more »
News: Social sharing with newly-launched service Dropify
dropify is a new social way to share, download and discover free files. While traditional music downloads have limited visibility, dropify enables users to share download activity directly with friends and fans through social media. The Find is proud to be a launch partner of this new service. The download Read more »
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Support: 72 Soul’s “She Likes To Play” IndieGoGo Campaign
Brussels-based singer/emcee, DJ and writer 72 Soul a.k.a. Lazy Rebel is working on an inspiring project around his soul-infused track "She Likes To Play" with producer Akello Light. It's a cross-media endeavour consisting of a short film and a 10" vinyl record. Read more »
News: Launch of ANUS Records
At the fourth edition of The Beatmakers Union's Vinyl Collectors Edition event at Schiedam (the Netherlands), we've talked to producer Panda Lassow about the launch of her -at that time- yet to be titled label. February 7th marks the release of her own 10" release Venice Raspberry, the first vinyl-only drop on Read more »
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News: Self-released vinyl record by Somepling
Mellowbay Keys is the result of months of hard work and labour by French producer Somepling. The two smooth instrumental tracks are pressed on a self-released record in a limited run of 100 copies. Somepling: "[I am] Looking for a delicate balance, when opposites come together: heaviness and lightness. When I switch on the 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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News: European ‘Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde’ DJ Competition
European DJs and fans of the seminal hip hop album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde, will be psyched to know that Delicious Vinyl have teamed up with Mixcloud to offer the chance to win the opportunity to warm up for Bizarre Ride Live (Fatlip, Slimkid3 along with Pharcyde producers J-Sw!ft & L.A. Read more »
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News: Re-release of Panacea’s sophomore album ‘The Scenic Route’
Five years after the original release of The Scenic Route, hip hop duo Panacea now drops a re-release of the critically acclaimed concept album. It includes six additional remixes by DJ Spinna, DJ Nu-Mark, Nicolay (of Foreign Exchange) and others. All remixes appeared on the 2009 companion project The Re-Route, so unfortunately Read more »
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News: Collaborative album by Fat & Slim (formerly of The Pharcyde)
Slim (better known as Slim Kid Tre or Slimkid3) and Fatlip join up to make a jazzy album that is smooth and addictive from beginning to end. This is definitely one you don't want to miss. The former members of The Pharcyde show that they've still got it. There's a nice mix Read more »
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News: Tracklist and cover art of ‘Caramel Jazz – Urban Side’ on Tsutaya Records
After the original jazz compilation Caramel Jazz and two sequels, Japanese label Tsutaya Records now drops a third follow-up. Caramel Jazz - Urban Side is focused on jazz-influenced hip hop. Music: Pete Philly & Perquisite - Hope (ft. Talib Kweli) The compilation includes tracks by Kero One, Lightheaded, Pete Philly & Perquisite, Jazz Liberatorz, J. Read more »
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Stream: Long Arm – The Branches (Deluxe Edition)
The Branches by Russian producer Long Arm is one of our favorite albums in Project: Mooncircle's catalog. The organic album is an instrumental journey that stimulates diverse brain areas. Hip hop compositions with heavy jazz influences by a producer who's ahead of his time. The deluxe edition is pressed on limited edition transparent Read more »
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News: Re-recording of ‘Luv(sic) Part 5′ to be released on December 12th
Hydeout Productions and Japanese artist Shing02 officially announced the release of Nujabes' "Luv(sic) Part 5" on December 12th. The re-recording is built around an original production by Nujabes and Uyama Hiroto, so it's not the same as Shing02's unofficial version back in 2010. "Luv(sic) Part 5" will be available digitally and Read more »
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News: Documentary on J Dilla’s legacy in Europe in the making (+ Trailer)
London-based film maker Shernay LaTouche is working on a documentary about J Dilla's musical legacy in Europe. The docu titled "The View from the Other Side: J-Dilla A European Remembrance" is set for a release in February 2013 and features inspiring stories and memories by artists like Onra, Chief, BeatPete, Read more »
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News: Motorcycle inspired by Technics SL-1200 turntable
Motorcycle product and apparel company Roland Sands Design came up with an incredible theme bike in affiliation with DJ and audio technology brand Technics. The custom Harley XL883N motorcycle is inspired by Technics SL-1200 turntables and the design is insane. The designers took cues from Technics' DH1-1200 headphones as well as the classic Read more »
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News: Diamond D’s “Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop” 20th anniversary tour in Europe
This year hip hop veteran and D.I.T.C.-member Diamond D celebrates the 20th anniversary of his golden era debut album Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop. Together with Czech live band Champion Sound the producer/emcee hits up Europe to perform his classic material. The tour kicks off this Friday with a show at Skaters Palace Read more »
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