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.
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Top 30: Driving Songs

by Kamir on Apr 23, 2013
Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, personal human transportation has been altered drastically. For us as music enthusiasts, one of the best developments has been simply the addition of in vehicle sound systems. There is nothing quite like the joy of being behind the wheel with an open...
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Video: Jurassic 5 Reunion Show at Coachella (Full Set)

by Danny on Apr 22, 2013
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...
J-Zone
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Interview: J-Zone

by Anna on Apr 10, 2013
J-Zone is an encyclopaedia of musical knowledge. He didn’t quite make it to that top spot, but just maybe that’s what makes him that little more engaging and real, it’s always good if you can relate to an artist. Read more »
Jacques Loussier - Pulsion (EDF)
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Grooves & Samples #28: Jacques Loussier – Pulsion (1979)

by Shawn on Apr 7, 2013
Jacques Loussier, the ebony-and-ivoried French pianiste and compositeur, has yet to be justly blazed for one time lighting up the break and hip hop scene with that fire and funkstone. Read more »
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Stream: Seven Star - Wolves In The Bronx
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Stream: Seven Star – Wolves In The Bronx

by Alex on May 4, 2013
Your friendly neighborhood emcee Seven Star recently released his new album Wolves In The Bronx, inspired by dream interpretations. His thoughtful lyrics are complemented by underscores of DJ Sharpsound, Manuva, Lawsmo, Mr. Cooper and George Young The Infinite, whilst on the headnodding "La Nada" the Miami-based emcee shares the mic Read more » ...
Stream: Soulpete - 33 Everyone Else (ft. Theory Hazit)
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Stream: Soulpete – 33 Everyone Else (ft. Theory Hazit)

by Danny on May 3, 2013
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 » ...
Video: Nardwuar vs. Questlove
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Video: Nardwuar vs. Questlove

by Manan on May 3, 2013
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 » ...
Stream: Sol - Dope (Budo Remix)
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Stream: Sol – Dope (Budo Remix)

by Manan on May 1, 2013
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Budo has put his own touch on "Dope" by Sol and The Zillas. His use of horns makes this track even more 'dope.' The Seattle-based producer has worked closely with Sol on his album Yours Truly.  
Stream: Jazz Spastiks - Mind Maze Instrumentals
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Stream: Jazz Spastiks – Mind Maze Instrumentals

by Kamir on Apr 30, 2013
Straight from the lochs and glens of Scotland, beatmaking duo Jazz Spastiks have recently unleashed a collection of artful and profound instrumentals. In 20+ tracks, the Jazz Spastiks ensnare your ears and lead you through a landscape of knocking drums and grooving jazz instrumentation. These cats are well known to Read more » ...
Video: The Black Opera - Queen of Hearts (feat. Mayer Hawthorne)
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Video: The Black Opera – Queen of Hearts (feat. Mayer Hawthorne)

by Manan on Apr 30, 2013
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 » ...
Grooves & Samples #29 : Hiroshi Fukumura & Sadao Watanabe - White Clouds (1978)
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Grooves & Samples #29 : Hiroshi Fukumura & Sadao Watanabe – White Clouds (1978)

by Kamir on Apr 28, 2013
Grooves & Samples is a weekly dive into old dusty crates of jazz, funk, soul and beyond. Of all countries in the world, Japan could be called a mecca of music. For many years now, Japanese people have had a deep fascination with music of the world, from jazz and Read more » ...
Video: Rag N Bone Man & Leaf Dog - Nobody
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Video: Rag N Bone Man & Leaf Dog – Nobody

by Alex on Apr 28, 2013
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 » ...
Free Download: Substantial - Home Is Where The Art Is (Instrumentals)
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Free Download: Substantial – Home Is Where The Art Is (Instrumentals)

by Manan on Apr 27, 2013
Substantial has been in a giving mood lately, with the release of his Jill Scott tribute Jackin' Jill and now the instrumentals from last years solo LP. Some really great work by a myriad of producers such as M-Phazes and Eric Lau with Oddisee bringing it all together as the executive Read more » ...
Interview: BRZZVLL
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Interview: BRZZVLL

by Glen on Apr 26, 2013
BRZZVLL keeps on tripping. Polemicals, the new album by the Belgian band on Melting Pot Music, takes their psychedelic jazz groove to a next level. It is still hard to find the right box for BRZZVLL, but it can be described as a blend of jazz, funk, afro and electronica. Jazz is the Read more » ...
Guest Mix: Vin'S da Cuero - 16 Pads
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Guest Mix: Vin’S da Cuero – 16 Pads

by Danny on Apr 25, 2013
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 » ...
Free Download: Trebles and Blues - From My Father
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Free Download: Trebles and Blues – From My Father

by Manan on Apr 25, 2013
From My Father is a journey that takes you through the life of Trebles and Blues father. Trebles intermixes some jazz with samples of Korean folk music that his father used to listen too.This LP will take you on that same journey that his father took as you zone out Read more » ...
Free Download: Grip Grand - GG DOOM! But How?
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Free Download: Grip Grand – GG DOOM! But How?

by Danny on Apr 24, 2013
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 » ...
Video: Hawk House - Tidal Tendencies
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Video: Hawk House – Tidal Tendencies

by Sam on Apr 24, 2013
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 » ...
Free Download: FloFilz & Pawcut - Duplex
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Free Download: FloFilz & Pawcut – Duplex

by Kamir on Apr 23, 2013
German beatmakers FloFilz and Pawcut have been busy getting covered with dust from old jazz records. The result is a heavily jazz-influenced split beattape through Radio Juicy called Duplex. You can download the album digitally or get a limited edition cassette tape. 1. FloFilz - Intro 00:30 2. FloFilz - Read more » ...
Stream: 14KT & Ozay Moore - Record Store Day
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Stream: 14KT & Ozay Moore – Record Store Day

by Manan on Apr 21, 2013
In honor of Record Store Day, Ozay Moore (formerly known as Othello) and producer 14KT dropped a single off their upcoming LP Taking L's. On the aptly titled "Record Store Day," 14KT crafts a banging beat, while Ozay Moore drops rhymes capturing the essence of digging for records. Ohmega Watts also makes a Read more » ...
Interview: Trek Life
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Interview: Trek Life

by Kamir on Apr 20, 2013
Emcee Trek Life recently dropped his third full-length album on Mello Music Group, titled Hometown Foreigner. It represents the ideology of being "so close, yet so far"  and the feeling of "not quite fitting in" though you're not a stranger. As a man and an artist Trek Life's more recent life experiences have been Read more » ...
Stream: Soundsci - Soundsational (Preview)
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Stream: Soundsci – Soundsational (Preview)

by Alex on Apr 20, 2013
Hip hop supergroup Soundsci (comprised of Johnny Cuba, Ollie Teeba, Audessey, U-George and Oxygen) has teamed up with Ubiquity Records to drop their sophomore LP called Soundsational in June. Just listen to the preview below to know why we're in for a treat. "Inspired by songs from Mike James Kirkland’s Read more » ...
Video: Beats Around Madison (Vol. 3)
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Video: Beats Around Madison (Vol. 3)

by Manan on Apr 19, 2013
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.
Stream: Clear Soul Forces - Beats, Rhymes & Life
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Stream: Clear Soul Forces – Beats, Rhymes & Life

by Manan on Apr 18, 2013
After bursting onto the scene last year with the album Detroit Revolution(s), the group Clear Soul Forces are back preparing to release Gold PP7's. "Beats, Rhymes, and Life" is a preview of what is to come on the record. With a soulful backing, the four emcees trade bars with the grimy sound Read more » ...
Stream: Shafiq Husayn - Reincarnation (feat. J. Mitchell)
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Stream: Shafiq Husayn – Reincarnation (feat. J. Mitchell)

by Manan on Apr 18, 2013
Shafiq Husayn (of the Sa-Ra Collective) is set to release his newest effort, The Loop. Shafiq puts together a funky beat for J. Mitchell to sing on, completing the mood on "Reincarnation." Shafiq is able to seamlessly blend multiple genres on this track with influences from jazz, hip hop, soul, and Read more » ...
Video: Crate Diggers - DJ Babu's Vinyl Collection
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Video: Crate Diggers – DJ Babu’s Vinyl Collection

by Kamir on Apr 17, 2013
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 » ...
Mix: Toky00 - Episode #4 Child Midori Live Set
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Mix: Toky00 – Episode #4 Child Midori Live Set

by Kamir on Apr 17, 2013
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 » ...
News: Madlib to revive Quasimoto alter ego for new album
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News: Madlib to revive Quasimoto alter ego for new album

by Danny on Apr 17, 2013
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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