The Find Magazine is a global collective of music lovers dedicated to promoting the diffusion of hip hop with jazz, funk, soul, and related genres. We are inspired by the culture of ‘crate digging’ and thus constantly scour the dusty corners of record shops and outskirts of the internet to find the best music for you.
Videos
Video: The Doppelgangaz - Barbiturates

Video: The Doppelgangaz – Barbiturates

Bumping hip hop made by grimy New York hip hop duo The Doppelgangaz is almost like ingesting depressant substances. The hazed out beats slow down your senses and then lazy hypnotic flows take your motor skills and limit it to slow head nodding. "Barbiturates" is the latest single with the Read more » ...
Video: Marchitect (of The 49ers) & Dr. Drumah - World Wide Vibe

Video: Marchitect (of The 49ers) & Dr. Drumah – World Wide Vibe

We absolutely love to see collaborative projects by emcees and producers from all over the world. Global connections purely based on a mutual sincere love for hip hop music. Nothing more, nothing less. World Wide Vibe by Marchitect of The 49ers (USA) and Dr. Drumah (Brazil) is an excellent example.  Dr. Drumah's jazz-influenced Read more » ...
Video: Nujabes - Luv(sic) Part 6 feat. Shing02 (Uyama Hiroto Remix)

Video: Nujabes – Luv(sic) Part 6 feat. Shing02 (Uyama Hiroto Remix)

The death of Nujabes was shocking to all of us, but even though he has passed his music continues. Like his contemporary J Dilla, born on the same day, both artists created such a massive following and legacy that their music will never die. The style and sound of the Read more » ...
Video: BINK - Without You (Ode to Lapalux)

Video: BINK – Without You (Ode to Lapalux)

We're big fans of percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and beatmaker BINK over here at The Find; his Beats Unraveled series is too dope. From his first recreation of the Madlib produced "The Healer" by Erykah Badu, to his Flying Lotus approved rebuild of "Getting There", Bink has deconstructed these beats and added his Read more » ...
Video: Kero One - In All The Wrong Places

Video: Kero One – In All The Wrong Places

Since Kero One released his debut album Windmills of the Soul, he has become a fixture in the Bay Area jazz-hop scene, following up his debut with three and counting LP's. Seven years after Kero One got his start with his debut, he has decided to put together a video for one Read more » ...
Video: Derek Paravicini - Superstition (Piano Solo Cover)

Video: Derek Paravicini – Superstition (Piano Solo Cover)

Famed autistic savant and blind musical genius Derek Paravicini is a quite remarkable and inspiring human being. He has been featured on various documentaries including the fantastic Channel 5 series Extraordinary People, a PBS NOVA episode with legendary neuroscientist and music researcher Oliver Sacks, and also been the focus of a fantastic book, In Read more » ...
Interview: Oxygen (of Soundsci)

Interview: Oxygen (of Soundsci)

Thursday 4th April was cold in Bristol (UK), unseasonably so, but word was there was a special little something going on that night, bringing a bit of heat to the occasion. That something was Edan and Oxygen, fresh over in the UK for only a few dates together, including this Read more » ...
Video: Nardwuar vs. Questlove

Video: Nardwuar vs. Questlove

Nardwuar is back this time serving up a brilliant interview with Questlove, from The Roots crew. This one clocks in at a lengthy 45 minutes, but there is a ton of knowledge in this. As always Nardwuar is able to dig up some super obscure information about his interviewee in this case Read more » ...
Video: The Black Opera - Queen of Hearts (feat. Mayer Hawthorne)

Video: The Black Opera – Queen of Hearts (feat. Mayer Hawthorne)

The Black Opera have put together a beautiful video for "Queen of Hearts," one of the better songs off of their excellent LP, Libretto: Of King Legend. This is an introspective track in which MC's Nokbai and Sensu create their ideal Queen while Mayer Hawthorne has his own image to add. Read more » ...
Video: Rag N Bone Man & Leaf Dog - Nobody

Video: Rag N Bone Man & Leaf Dog – Nobody

For the latest effort on Fliptrix' High Focus Records Brighton based blues and soul singer Rag N Bone Man joined forces with producer/emcee Leaf Dog (The Three Amigos/The Four Owls), resulting in the aptly titled Dog 'N' Bone EP. Featuring guest verses from Leaf Dog and Sonnyjim, the extended play Read more » ...
Video: Hawk House - Tidal Tendencies

Video: Hawk House – Tidal Tendencies

The rarely seen but frequently rotated A Yellow Man are back. Now under the name Hawk House, the South London trio are putting the finishing touches on their first mixtape "A Little More Elbow Room". It's safe to say I'm a little more than excited for this one. Under their Read more » ...
Video: Jurassic 5 Reunion Show at Coachella (Full Set)

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 » ...
Video: Beats Around Madison (Vol. 3)

Video: Beats Around Madison (Vol. 3)

We posted about the first volume of Beats Around Madison a couple months back. Cody Ashpis is back, this time performing in the middle of downtown Madison, WI. This is a more funky beat than the previous two, and he absolutely kills it starting at 1:10.
Video: Crate Diggers - DJ Babu's Vinyl Collection

Video: Crate Diggers – DJ Babu’s Vinyl Collection

Continuing to power through some of the biggest names in hip hop and record digging, Fuse TV's Crate Diggers series hits up Dilated Peoples' DJ Babu. Basically, Babu seems like one of the most light hearted and whimsical of the diggers featured so far. He takes you through his disorganized Read more » ...
Video: Rhythm Roulette with 88-Keys

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 » ...
Art: Obey The Giant - The Story of Shepard Fairey

Art: Obey The Giant – The Story of Shepard Fairey

Street art and design legend Shepard Fairey is the subject of a recent short biographical film by director Julian Marshall. The film follows one of the most iconic figures in modern art during his time as an undergraduate at Rhode Island School of Design and one of his biggest publicity Read more » ...
Video: The Last Skeptik - Pick Your Battles

Video: The Last Skeptik – Pick Your Battles

Building up anticipation for his upcoming album Thanks For Trying, coming out next month with BBE Records, The Last Skeptik just dropped the latest video for "Pick Your Battles." Check it out and remember: Never trust a bear in the woods. For more info, check out our recent interview with Read more »
Video: BINK - Getting There (Ode To Flying Lotus)

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 » ...
Video: Opposites Attract – God’s Connect B/W Shining Bright (+ Download)

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 » ...
Video: Sessions LA Short Documentary

Video: Sessions LA Short Documentary

Music is more than just a form of entertainment, it is also a vehicle for social development. This notion is the driving force behind the Sessions LA project directed by DJ Phatrick (of Native Guns with Bambu and Kiwi). Sessions is a community outreach endeavour using hip hop as a Read more » ...
Video: Jay Prince & Maloon TheBoom - Like This

Video: Jay Prince & Maloon TheBoom – Like This

UK rapper Jay Prince has been riding the wave of dope from his last Voyage EP release with Swiss producer Maloon TheBoom. His latest music video comes for "Like This", one of the jazzier tracks on the release. Be sure to download the free EP if you haven't already, it Read more » ...
Video: Fid Mella - Do One

Video: Fid Mella – Do One

Melting Pot Music has been steadily killing it for quite a while now. Their ranks boasts an insane wealth of beat driven talent including the likes of Dexter, Suff Daddy, Brenk, Twit One, and of course Fid Mella. Since the release of Fid Mella's first solo release in October 2012, Read more » ...
Video: Repeat Pattern - FUCKBUTBEAUTIFUL (ft. Broke)

Video: Repeat Pattern – FUCKBUTBEAUTIFUL (ft. Broke)

French label Cascade Records is keeping things global with their next limited vinyl release by Japan-based producer Repeat Pattern. The first single for the LP is an infectiously catchy track featuring Broke on the mic and a psychedelic music video. This is a very promising glimpse of the album, and Read more » ...
Video: Crate Diggers - House Shoes

Video: Crate Diggers – House Shoes

For vinyl enthusiasts and record heads, Fuse TV's Crate Diggers series is hands down the dopest YouTube series ever. They have been featuring the most iconic figures of hip hop and record collecting over the past several months from Peanut Butter Wolf to Jazzy Jeff to Lord Finesse and most Read more » ...