Archive for February 2010
Comments are closedPerquisite
Having supplied funky and diverse beats and arrangements to companion Pete Philly for six years and collected most of what is to be had - awards, number one spots and heaps of international praise - Perquisite is adjusting to life outside the duo and bound to explore new terrain. We caught up with him in Amsterdam.Sat 13 Feb 10 17:58 No comments
Homegrown: UK HIP-HOP exhibition.
Manchester welcomes to their Urbis centre an exciting major exhibition: Homegrown. The first of it’s kind, Running from 15th of October 2009 to 27th of February 2010, it’s one thundering giant, Jorden Air wearing leap for the story of UK Hip Hop and one further step for the worldwide impact of the culture.Wed 3 Feb 10 22:16 No comments
TLC – CrazySexyCool
We're taking you back to 1994 and an influential R&B album abundant in attitude. TLC's CrazySexyCool is what they should be remembered for.Sat 27 Feb 10 15:52 No comments
m j cole – sincere
Regarded as one of the innovators of 2step and Garage, Sincere holds all the sounds of a classic offering from a proprietor of such a title. Released back in 2000 after the hype surrounding the single of the same name, M J Cole produced a little piece of UK Dance history.Thu 25 Feb 10 20:49 No comments
the xx – xx
The xx have delivered not only one of the most convincing debut albums of any Indie band of the modern era but one of the most consistent medley of songs of any album in any collection.Tue 23 Feb 10 16:26 No comments
the knife – deep cuts
It takes ten seconds to realise that Swedish siblings, Olof and Karin Dreijer, of The Knife are musical geniuses. Deep Cuts starts with three of the best tracks on the album and arguably three of the best electro tracks ever written.Tue 23 Feb 10 14:24 2 comments
jose james – black magic
Jose James has collaborated with some of the finest producers around, including himself, for his second album Black Magic being released tomorrow. Find the review here.Mon 22 Feb 10 8:06 No comments
ovall – don’t care who knows that
Exciting trio Ovall from Japan are releasing their debut on March 12th. Instrumental soul with influences from all around. Peep the review at Beatnik.Tue 16 Feb 10 21:43 No comments
Stray – Get On Up
Vocalist and producer Stray releases his sophomore album today, February 12th, on Soularp Records. His updated soul is sounding good as ever. Read more inside.Thu 11 Feb 10 23:28 2 comments
ty – upwards
Cooking up a feast of upbeat sounds so far from Hip Hop stereotypes that he has created his own no nonsense beatastic music. An album that not only challenges your interpretation of UK music but moves and warms the soul along the way.Fri 5 Feb 10 18:09 No comments
oddisee – traveling man
Oddisee is bringing us new heat with his Traveling Man album. 24 cities, 24 sounds. As usual, the Washington D.C./Sudan producer MC does not let us down.Wed 3 Feb 10 22:52 No comments
j dilla documentary pt. 3!
Stussy just released part 3 in their J Dilla documentary series. Very insightfully speaks on the creation of Donuts. A fan's must watch!Sat 27 Feb 10 13:26
Jay Electronica at Red Bull Music Academy
Yes, we're just as guilty of flooding the airwaves of New Orleans' finest Jay Electronica as countless other sites, but a lecture like this is worth posting.Sat 27 Feb 10 12:39 No comments
major lazer new EP due april.
New Major Lazer EP due this April. The release also includes a new M.I.A track!Fri 26 Feb 10 18:30 No comments
sway -the delivery mixtape (free download)
The wait is finally over as Mr Sayso, Britain's talented SWAY drops the next eagerly awaited release 'The Delivery Mixtape'.Fri 26 Feb 10 18:18 No comments
stray – won’t do that remix!
Stray just put out a remix of 'Won't Do That' featuring Cerebral Vortex. Peep it here.Thu 25 Feb 10 22:29 No comments
Nicolay at Red Bull Music Academy
The Red Bull Music Academy recently sat down with Dutch producer Nicolay to discuss his production. Insightful as always!Wed 24 Feb 10 16:25 No comments
the highest form of self-expression
Jay Electronica recently jumped into the crowd during a performance in Amsterdam to spit his entire verse from Exhibit C. This is why we love hip-hop, people.Mon 22 Feb 10 16:43 No comments
j-live mixtapes
While most of his fans are eagerly awaiting another solo release from New York MC/producer J-Live, he has been kind enough to bless us with two free mixtapes in the first two months of 2010.Sun 21 Feb 10 0:40 No comments
J Dilla documentary pt. II
Stussy bring us the second part of their three-part J Dilla documentary series. Watch his musical companions share some of his story, here about relocating to LA and moving away from his trademark style of production.Fri 19 Feb 10 23:15 No comments
new ty single
TY is breaking off with the first single from his Special Kind of Fool, out soon on BBE. Listen to the single 'Emotions' ft. Sarina Leah here!Fri 19 Feb 10 18:31 No comments
Embee – upside down (live)
Em-busy-bee from Sweden is releasing his second album next week. Peep a sneak preview of a live version of one of the tracks here.Wed 17 Feb 10 16:16 No comments
Blu & Mainframe – new world color
Blu and Mainframe have been launching songs all day with the launch of their new, still mysterious project New World Color. We have a favourite inside.Tue 16 Feb 10 18:30 No comments
Kardinal Offishall – We Gon’ Go
Canadian great Kardinal Offishall is laying off the crossovers and giving us some real MC'ing on new song 'We Gon' Go'. Watch the sick video here.Mon 15 Feb 10 13:51 No comments
dj devastate: the couch and the bar
DJ Devastate brings us the funk for this Saturday night with two delightful mixes: The Couch and The Bar.Sun 14 Feb 10 16:48 No comments
The J Dilla week
It's been a nostalgic week with plenty of tributes to James 'J Dilla' Yancey worldwide. Among them was the first part of three in a Stussy and Stones Throw documentary about his life. Also peep a stunning verse by Black Thought at Tony Touch's tribute show for Dilla.Sat 13 Feb 10 18:16 No comments
Brazil next for Madlib
Madlib is back! Or rather: Madlib is still putting out records at an incredible pace. This time he's either been or is going to Brazil - for the second time. Release February 23rd.Fri 12 Feb 10 16:07 No comments
75 bars – a lesson in MC’ing
Black Thought is no stranger to breath control. Apparently Mos Def isn't either. Watch video footage of the two reciting Black Thought's "75 Bars".Thu 11 Feb 10 23:27 No comments
stray – free download
Stray is a vocalist and producer from Sweden due to release his second album Get On Up. Peep a free download from the album here.Wed 10 Feb 10 16:03 2 comments
Stones Throw Valentine’s Podcast
Who's your valentine? Stones Throw have released a 56th podcast, just in time for that special or not-so-special day, depending on who you ask.Tue 9 Feb 10 18:18 No comments
Embee – The Mellow Turning Moment!
Gothenburg's finest Embee is keeping our mouths watering at Beatnik. His second solo album is being released later this month. Download the new single here.Tue 9 Feb 10 18:01 No comments
Nice new free mix from Cooly G
Sound temptress Cooly G drops a bouncing new mix, free on download. In essence it's funky beats inspired by her world travels.Fri 5 Feb 10 13:10 1 comment
Charlie Dark hosts his School of Dark at Chris Ofili’s exhibition
No doubt set to be an extra special evening, Poet, DJ and Beat maker supreme, Blacktronica's Charlie Dark presents his 'School of Dark' this Friday at the TATE Britain. Inspired by Chris Ofili's artwork.Thu 4 Feb 10 16:59 No comments
kon & amir – crate diggers live in stockholm!
This Saturday, February 6th, Mosebacke in Stockholm is being invaded by two legendary crate diggers and an up-and-coming soul singer Mary's Mine. Find out more here...Wed 3 Feb 10 17:30 No comments
illustrator supreme sri mckinnon’s debut show ‘Between Worlds’ opens in london.
Don't miss the debut show - 'Between Worlds' - of Beatnik favourite, gifted artist and illustrator Sri Mckinnon. In short her paint stoke is crazy beautiful, and it lands in London this February.Mon 1 Feb 10 21:18 No comments
DutchMasta – Oddisee/UGK Blend!
DutchMasta has made a nice blend of UGK’s International Players Anthem pt. II (ft. Outkast) and Oddisee’s Blizzard of 09. Peep it here!Mon 1 Feb 10 20:36 No comments
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