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 »
Grooves & Samples #20: Sun Ra – Twin Stars of Thence (1978)
This weeks dive into the crates features abstract jazz legend Sun Ra and his Arkestra. This alien jazz prodigy from Saturn was certainly one of the most intriguing jazz musicians of the 20th century. He was a ridiculous yet genius musician who pushed his orchestra (Arkestra) to insane limits of 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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Grooves & Samples #19: Phirpo y sus Caribes – Comencemos (1972)
Grooves & Samples is a weekly dive into old dusty crates of jazz, funk, soul and beyond. As a crate digger of hispanic descent, I particularly love seeking out latin funk, soul, and jazz fusion records. There is something truly special about the mixture of North American groovy styles with Read more »
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List: The Find Projects (2012 Recap)
The year 2012 was fairly productive for us when it comes to physical releases and digital collaborations. So right before the end of the year we present you this overview of our projects and collaborations from 2012. Ranging from free downloads to a vinyl record, and from printed magazines to Read more »
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The Find Lists: Best of 2012
If we had to describe the year 2012 with one music-related word, we'd say "indie". There was an interesting momentum for independent artists and labels; the continued rise of music platforms such as Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Mixcloud, new opportunities thanks to evergrowing crowdfunding models like Kickstarter, and the sheer volume Read more »
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Free Download: Leon – Music For Souls Who Claim To Be Strong
Italian chop master Leon put together an experimental and emotive beat tape recently for souls claiming to be strong. Each song features heavily chopped samples that entirely rework the original tunes to speak with a new voice. Leon took the time to reimagine the samples and make the vocal cuts 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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Free Download: Hexsagon & The Find Present… – Dave Brubeck Beat Tape
Inspired by the late great jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, producer Hexsagon brings you an 8-track beat tape in affiliation with The Find. The Dave Brubeck Beat Tape includes samples of classic material by Brubeck. Dave Brubeck is known for employing unusual time signatures, and superimposing contrasting rhythms, meters, and tonalities. In Read more »
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Mix: Delicious Vinyl & The Find Present… – DVTV Sunset Scratch Session (Part Two)
Delicious Vinyl & The Find are excited to be shining a light onto the 'Sunset Scratch Session' Delicious Vinyl TV hosted at the end of October this year. Broadcasted live from the rooftop of DV on Sunset Boulevard, the session took place with the aim to showcase some of LA’s finest Read more »
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Free Download: BasslinersXS & The Find – Ice And Fire (Compilation)
UK-based platform BasslinersXS asked The Find to curate a hip hop selection on the collaborative compilation Ice And Fire. The result is a schizophrenic two-sided collection with genres on two sides of the musical spectrum: dubstep/drum 'n' bass selected by BasslinersXS, and hip hop by The Find. The collection of two sides represents Read more »
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Grooves & Samples #18: The Mohawks – Beat Me ‘Til I’m Blue (1968)
Pianist and composer Alan Hawkshaw is no secret among crate diggers and hip hop enthusiasts. His arrangements played a major part in the early development of hip hop and were utilized by the likes of Afrika Bambaataa, Marley Marl, Eric B., DJ Jazzy Jeff, and so many more. In particular, Read more »
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Mix: Delicious Vinyl & The Find Present… – DVTV Sunset Scratch Session (Part One)
In a three part series of recordings, Delicious Vinyl and The Find Magazine are excited to be shining a light onto the 'Sunset Scratch Session' DVTV (Delicious Vinyl TV) hosted at the end of October this year. Broadcasted live from the rooftop of Delicious Vinyl on Sunset Boulevard, the session Read more »
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Top 12: Give The Drummer Some
We've decided to compile a selection together with drummer/beat maestro Julian Sartorius to give full praise to drummers. This selection includes many jazz drummers and insane breaks sampled by hip hop artists like DJ Premier, Cut Chemist, Jungle Brothers, Madlib, Unkle, Buckwild and more. Read more »
Grooves & Samples #17: Minoru Muraoka – Take Five (1970)
With the recent passing of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, we'd like to take this week's Grooves & Samples to showcase his influence. Minoru Muraoka was a popular Japanese recording artist who toyed with traditional Japanese music and jazz/funk fusion. Read more »
Mix: Hevehitta & DJ Unexpected – Enjoy And Be Educated Vol. 1 (Preview Mix)
Hevehitta and DJ Unexpected of The Diggers Union are proud to release their new project, Enjoy And Be Educated. They’ve created a mix encompassing all aspects related to hip hop music and culture. From reggae breaks to martial arts music, and from hip hop remixes to a 'The Genius Of Read more »
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Grooves & Samples #16: John Dankworth – Bernie’s Tune (1969)
Grooves & Samples is a weekly dive into old dusty crates of jazz, funk, soul and beyond. Gang Starr's DJ Premier is often recognized as one of the best crate diggers and sample flippers in the whole hip hop industry. His beats and sampling has shed light on countless musicians Read more »
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Grooves & Samples #15: Orlando Julius – Jagua Nana (1966)
Grooves & Samples is a weekly dive into old dusty crates of jazz, funk, soul and beyond. Afrobeat music is some of the happiest and most infectious music on the planet. Fast paced percussive rhythms, funky horn and brass lines, and uplifting voices all comes together for monstrous dancefloor grooves Read more »
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Free MP3: Anthony Hamilton – Comin’ From Where I’m From (DJ Devastate & Segerfalk Remix)
This remix stays true to the original by the soul-storyteller with mesmerizing keys. Thumping drums and a soothing sax serve as a perfect backdrop for Anthony Hamilton's introspective lyrics. Read more »
Grooves & Samples #14: Romano Mussolini – Mirage (1974)
Grooves & Samples is a weekly dive into old dusty crates of jazz, funk, soul and beyond. Romano Mussolini, the youngest son of infamous Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini was actually also one of Italy's most respected jazz musicians. He began his musical education by playing classical music on the Read more »
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Grooves & Samples #13: Melvin Bliss – Synthetic Substitution (1973)
Grooves & Samples is a weekly dive into old dusty crates of jazz, funk, soul and beyond. A 1973 B-side single by Melvin Bliss became one of the most important songs for hip hop. The beginning of "Synthetic Substitution" features an incredible infectious break beat by legendary drummer Bernard Purdie. Read more »
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Grooves & Samples #12: Eddie Kendricks – If You Let Me (1972)
One of the many reasons why we love hip hop music, is that it functions as a musical time machine. Our Grooves & Samples series is based on that: modern day hip hop tracks introduce us to old jazz, funk and soul jams, dating back to days when some of Read more »
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Free MP3: Wes Pendleton – Heart Beat Break
Time for a little bit of love on this Sunday morning by producer Wes Pendleton. All tracks on this full-length release titled Love are inspired by heartbreak, loved ones and love affairs, resulting in a smooth beat tape full of chopped up soul samples. Wes Pendleton: "[I] went through one of the Read more »
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Top 20: Wake Up Songs
We compiled a list of 20 wake up songs that can help you get your day started whether you are waking up and heading to work or school, just relaxing, or anything else. Our list features a lot of rap, beats, and jazzy jams that we think will aid your Read more »
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