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Archive for June 2010

• Jose James

  Minneapolis-born Jose James' velvet baritone has taken him accross the globe a few times over. Beatnik caught up with him ahead of hissummer tour accross North America.

  Sat 26 Jun 10 18:30  No comments

• J-Live

  Beatnik hit up NYC to speak with Justice 'J-Live' Allah, a legendary hip-hop artist from Spanish Harlem. Hear his thoughts on teaching, the independent music industry and growing personally and as an artist through his music.

  Tue 15 Jun 10 16:48  No comments

• Man Like Me

  Beatnik's Steve McMinn speaks to Man Like Me frontman Jonny Langer on Indie/Electronic and the bands early beginnings all while he drifts to to beat in an inflatable boat on Camden Cannel.

  Fri 11 Jun 10 22:15  No comments

• Fat Beats NYC

  Fat Beats, a legendary record shop in New York, is a hip-hop institution if there ever was one. Read our article on it here.

  Mon 7 Jun 10 8:14  No comments

• Slakah the Beatchild, Tingsek & Ebrahim

  Beatnik caught up with this Swedish/Canadian trio when their tour of eastern Canada hit Montreal.

  Fri 4 Jun 10 14:05  1 comment

• Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno – Dog With a Rope

  Will 'Quantic' Holland is now on his 12th full-length, this time blending Latin and dub music with his Flowering Inferno project. Read our review of the album here.

  Wed 30 Jun 10 15:30  No comments

• The Roots – How I Got Over

  The Roots dropped their 8th (!) studio album since 1993 last week. Get our take on it here.

  Tue 29 Jun 10 13:42  No comments

• Reflection Eternal – Revolutions Per Minute

  10 years on from the colossal force that was, Train of Thought, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek return with the highly anticipated, Revolutions Per Minute. Check the Beatnik review here!

  Tue 29 Jun 10 9:11  No comments

• Saravah Soul – Cultura Impura

  Some Afro-beat, Brazilian choirs and Western funk is npt such a bad mix. Saravah Soul encompass it all and more on their second album Cultura Impura.

  Thu 24 Jun 10 18:32  No comments

• Oskar Linnros – Vilja bli

  Swedish popular music just got a face lift. Read our review of Oskar Linnros' solo debut Vilja bli here.

  Wed 23 Jun 10 9:51  No comments

• Homeboy Sandman – The Good Sun

  Homeboy Sandman offers his listeners food for thought on his new album The Good Sun. Read Beatnik's review here.

  Wed 16 Jun 10 18:10  No comments

• Outkast – Aquemini

  Like most of their material, Outkast's 1998 release stands the test of time like few other albums. Read our review here.

  Fri 11 Jun 10 17:12  No comments

• Soil & “Pimp” Sessions – 6

  Death Jazz and Punk Jazz proprietors Soil and "Pimp" Sessions latest album 6 is a fantastic furious fusion of horns, piano and percussion. Read the review here and find some new Jazz sounds in your life.

  Thu 10 Jun 10 18:09  No comments

• Madlib – Medicine Show Vol. 6: The Brain Wreck Show

  The 6th instalment of Madlib's Medicine Show series brings us psychadelic and progressive rock from the US, perceived through the genius mind of the Californian beatmaker.

  Tue 8 Jun 10 10:07  No comments

• Rox – Memoirs

  New british soul/pop singer Rox is someone we fully support. Her very personal yet fun and catchy debut 'Memoirs' doesn't let us down. Read the review here on Beatnik.

  Mon 7 Jun 10 8:40  1 comment

• Kode9 – DJ Kicks

  Need some electronic rhythm in your life? The newest brilliant compilation from Kode9 infuses the best bits of funky house, hyperdub and base sounds for your aural pleasure. check our Beatnik review.

  Sun 6 Jun 10 17:26  No comments

• Nasir Jones & Damian Marley – Distant Relatives

  It isn't all it seems. Rob Boffard exposes some hurtful truths about the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated new album from Nasir Jones and Damian Marley. Check the review at Beatnik.

  Wed 2 Jun 10 17:17  1 comment

• Free Download: Michael Jackson – ‘You Rock My World’ (Bug Remix)

  Stream and download a knocking remix of one of MJ's later songs by London's own Bug right here.

  Wed 30 Jun 10 12:06  No comments

• Poejazzi: Yungun album showcase

  Get yourselves down to the Sounthbank this Thursday for a album showcase from top acclaimed wordsmiths Yungun followed by the finest mind stimulating poetry from Benin City and Inua Ellamsand. Hosted by Polarbear.

  Wed 30 Jun 10 9:23  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Yungun – City Breaks

  Brilliant wordsmith, Yungun provides us with an escapist wonder for our beatnik recommendation, sure to take you far far away.

  Wed 30 Jun 10 8:56  No comments

• The Illersapiens Soul Jam 2nd birthday!

  With support from nufarious beat monster, Kidkanevil and the big loud sounds of the 12 Tone Brass Band, The Illersapiens Soul Jam 2nd birthday bash is set to be the summer road party of the year!

  Tue 29 Jun 10 9:10  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Lupe Fiasco ft. Anthony Hamilton – Comin Where I’m From

  Lupe Fiasco drops a nice freestyle over a classic Anthony Hamilton joint for our daily Beatnik recommendation.

  Tue 29 Jun 10 9:10  No comments

• Video: Aloe Blacc – ‘Billie Jean’ (MJ Tribute)

  Aloe Blacc commemorates Michael Jackson in the most beautiful of ways.

  Mon 28 Jun 10 17:41  No comments

• Free Download: Bilal – ‘Free’

  Get a new track from Bilal and Nottz here, as a teaser to the vocalist's upcoming second album.

  Mon 28 Jun 10 14:03  No comments

• Free Download: dead prez & DJ Drama – Revolutionary but Gangsta Grillz

  Download new material from revolutionary hip-hop duo dead prez right here.

  Mon 28 Jun 10 14:03  No comments

• New Track: Dam-Funk – ‘Black Angels’

  Fresh off Dam-Funk's Twitter account comes another unreleased and raw mix: 'Black Angels'. Stream it here.

  Sat 26 Jun 10 18:56  No comments

• Free Download: Rakaa – ‘Aces High’ ft. Fashawn, Evidence & Defari

  Rakaa just leaked a fresh song from his solo debut Crown of Thorns. 'Aces High' has him and fellow Cali emcees go in over The Alchemist's production.

  Sat 26 Jun 10 17:23  No comments

• Video: Rusko – ‘Hold On’ ft. Amber Coffman

  Check out the video UK dubstep legend Rusko's new song 'Hold On'. Sedated but upbeat vibes!

  Fri 25 Jun 10 19:30  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Prince – ‘Uptown’

  Tonight we're partying to 'Uptown' by Prince - so should you.

  Fri 25 Jun 10 16:46  No comments

• Free Download: Beat BBQ 2010 – Free Tape

  Melting Pot Music just released their definitive beat compilation for the summer: Beat BBQ 2010. Download it here.

  Thu 24 Jun 10 14:36  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Freddie Joachim – ‘Alive’

  Freddie Joachim continues to bless us with instrumental tracks. 'Alive' is his latest one.

  Thu 24 Jun 10 14:36  No comments

• Download: Various Artists – Label Love (Compilation)

  Download an impressive array of music compiled by Tru Thoughts and several other independent labels at Beatnik.

  Wed 23 Jun 10 9:51  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Saravah Soul – ‘Alforria’

  Get some amazing Brazilian vibes into your life with Saravah Soul's new single.

  Wed 23 Jun 10 6:14  No comments

• Beatnik Exclusive: DJ Devastate – The Floor (Funk/Fusion Mix)

  Beatnik is proud to bring you this exclusive download: DJ Devastate's funk/fusion mix The Floor... gitonup!

  Tue 22 Jun 10 16:59  No comments

• Video: The Roots – ‘Dear God 2.0′

  Peep The Roots' new video here. How I Got Over drops today.

  Tue 22 Jun 10 16:58  No comments

• Stream: Aloe Blacc – ‘Femme Fatale’

  Listen to Aloe Blacc's new single 'Femme Fatale,' a take on The Velvet Underground's classic.

  Tue 22 Jun 10 16:34  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Little Brother – ‘24′ ft. Torae

  This Sunday we're bumping sum'n thumpin': Phonte's crazy 24 bar verse on the aptly named Little Brother track.

  Sun 20 Jun 10 17:47  No comments

• Free Download: Robert Glasper – Dilla*Shine

  Modern jazz genius Robert Glasper has released a dignified tribute to music icon J Dilla. Download it here.

  Sun 20 Jun 10 0:21  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Bunny Wailer – Dreamland

  We cap the week off in slow fashion to some great Wailers music.

  Fri 18 Jun 10 21:22  No comments

• Free Download: Mayer Hawthorne & The Country Live in Berlin

  Stones Throw's podcast #60 brings us a live recording from Mayer Hawthorne and The County's recent show in Berlin.

  Fri 18 Jun 10 10:09  No comments

• Video: Belleruche – ‘Clockwatching’

  Belleruche have made a video to their catchy single 'Clockwatchers'. Watch it here.

  Thu 17 Jun 10 16:40  No comments

• Free Download: Freddie Joachim – ‘Transistors’

  California begets great music, and last up is Freddie Joachim, a thrilling electronic hiphop producer from San Diego. Get acquainted with a free download.

  Thu 17 Jun 10 15:46  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – ‘Gobstopper’ (J Dilla Tribute)

  Mochilla's 60-piece orchestra's rendition of J Dilla's timeless music accompanies us today.

  Thu 17 Jun 10 15:46  No comments

• Motive Launch Party

  Don't miss the Motive ladies this Thursday as they present The Motive Launch Party. Get down to big and bashy street sounds.

  Wed 16 Jun 10 23:02  No comments

• Video: Mark Ronson – ‘Bang Bang Bang’ ft. Q-Tip & MNDR

  Stream Mark Ronson's freaky new video to 'Bang Bang Bang,' a track that features Q-Tip and MNDR.

  Wed 16 Jun 10 18:03  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: The Artifacts – ‘Ultimate’

  Today we go back to 1997 to bump some Newark, New Jersey hiphop from The Artifacts.

  Wed 16 Jun 10 15:14  No comments

• Free Download: DJ Boyfriend – ‘The Shouts pt. 2′

  Download one half of Flosstradamus' house side-project at Beatnik. "Little children in this muu'fucka!"

  Tue 15 Jun 10 19:07  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Andreas Grega – ‘Dom hade mycket att säga’

  Get another well-portioned dose of Swedish pop for your daily soundtrack.

  Tue 15 Jun 10 14:09  No comments

• Free Download: dead prez – Far From Ova

  M-1 and stic.man from dead prez just released a murderous cover of Drake's 2010 single 'Over'. Do your day a favour and download it.

  Mon 14 Jun 10 20:24  No comments

• Video: Kil Ripkin – Not You

  Stream an inspirational new video by Kil Ripkin at Beatnik.

  Mon 14 Jun 10 20:18  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Lucy Pearl – Don’t Mess With My Man

  We go back to a classic from neo-soul supergroup Lucy Pearl for our daily Beatnik recommendation.

  Mon 14 Jun 10 9:20  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Homeboy Sandman – ‘Mean Mug‘

  Homeboy Sandman caps off our week in great fashion on the peace-loving ‘Mean Mug‘.

  Sun 13 Jun 10 15:34  No comments

• Dope Dam-Funk Poster by Burlesque of North America

  Peep some incredible art work and catch up on your Californian funk here.

  Sun 13 Jun 10 13:37  No comments

• Free Download: Fashawn – Ode to Illmatic

  Download Fashawn's tribute to Nas' 1994 debut album here.

  Sat 12 Jun 10 14:58  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Roska (Feat. Anesha) – I Need Love

  Beatnik recommends for your daily soundtrack a lengthy chilled party piece from electronic chief Roska.

  Sat 12 Jun 10 10:32  No comments

• Free Download: The Roots – ‘The Fire’ (ft. John Legend)

  Another joint has (deliberately) leaked from The Roots new album: get it here.

  Fri 11 Jun 10 13:58  No comments

• We Like Bibio

  We like electro ambient nerd Bibio, signed to WARP Records, and we think you will too.

  Fri 11 Jun 10 12:58  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Raekwon – Ice Cream

  In light of the recent news Wu Tang clan are reuniting for a massive tour, today we had to recommend a classic from one of the founding members Raekwon,

  Fri 11 Jun 10 12:13  No comments

• Free Download: Ghost – ‘Postcards from the Edge’

  Download the UK producer's new track from his forthcoming third album at Beatnik.

  Thu 10 Jun 10 17:56  2 comments

• Free Download: Rakaa – ‘Crown of Thorns’ ft. Aloe Blacc

  Download the title track from Rakaa's upcoming solo debut here.

  Thu 10 Jun 10 15:03  No comments

• Tonight: Get Me X Nike (RED)

  Don't miss GET ME's party for Nike's (RED) "Tied Together" project going down tonight in London. It's all for a good cause!

  Thu 10 Jun 10 14:14  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Baloji feat Konono no 1 – Karibu ya bintou

  Belgian-Congolese emcee, Baloji and legendary Congolese band, Konono N°1 provide our daily Beatnik recommend with a powerful african track. You need this.

  Thu 10 Jun 10 12:49  No comments

• Kode9 Interview at Pitchfork

  Read up on Kode9's poioneering of dubstep and grime via Pitchfork.

  Wed 9 Jun 10 16:17  No comments

• Video: Miike Snow – ‘The Rabbit’

  Stream the new video from the US/Swedish producer trio here.

  Wed 9 Jun 10 16:15  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Devin the Dude – ‘What A Job’ ft. Andre 3000 & Snoop Dogg

  Today we bring you 2007's definite summer soundtrack from these three rap giants.

  Wed 9 Jun 10 10:21  No comments

• Video: Gil Scott-Heron – ‘I’m New Here’

  Check out a new video from one of NYC's most distinct voices here.

  Tue 8 Jun 10 17:36  No comments

• Free Download: Proximal Records – Beat Stew Vol. 2

  Download a great compilation from LA's electronic music scene right here.

  Tue 8 Jun 10 8:04  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Les Nubians – Mekada

  Open your eyes to a deep base neo-soul wonder from French sisters Les Nubians.

  Tue 8 Jun 10 8:03  No comments

• Video: Andreya Triana – ‘A Town Called Obsolete’

  Peep UK soul star Andreya Triana's new video here.

  Mon 7 Jun 10 20:06  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – ‘Spottie’ (Outkast Cover)

  Your Monday should be graced by the presence of this US brass ensemble's take on a classic Outkast song from 1998.

  Mon 7 Jun 10 8:36  No comments

• Free Download: Cee-Lo & Greg Street – Stray Bullets Mixtape

  Get the latest mixtape from the awesome US vocalist Cee-Lo right here.

  Mon 7 Jun 10 6:28  2 comments

• Homecut and live band at Vibe bar Tonight!

  Don't miss some seriously good, free live music tonight at Vibe Bar. Homecut with his full live band is set to bring the vibes!

  Sun 6 Jun 10 16:36  No comments

• 9th Wonder live in London

  Don't miss The Doctor's Orders presents one of the greatest hip hop producers live in London

  Sun 6 Jun 10 16:12  No comments

• Free Download: New Track from Dam-Funk!

  Download a new track from the Californian funkster right here.

  Sun 6 Jun 10 16:05  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Phil Ade – The Letter

  Fresh new talent Phil Ade provides the daily beatnik recommendation with an instant classic.

  Sun 6 Jun 10 15:51  No comments

• Free Download: Track from Madlib’s Medicine Show #5

  Download one track from Madlib's new release on Stones Throw at Beatnik.

  Sat 5 Jun 10 15:14  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Oskar Linnros – ‘Från och med du’

  Today we get our thrills from the Swedish pop scene and album debutant Oskar Linnros.

  Sat 5 Jun 10 15:14  No comments

• Live Tonight: The Illersapiens, Verb T & Fliptrix, The Stepsons and More!

  Get the low down on tonight's main event in London, UK.

  Fri 4 Jun 10 14:49  1 comment

• Download: J-Live – ‘Poetry in Motion’

  Download J-Live's new track off his single 'The Way that I Rhyme' from his Bandcamp page.

  Fri 4 Jun 10 14:05  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Miike Snow – ‘Animal’ + Mark Ronson Remix

  The US/Swedish production trio Miike Snow bring us today's soundtrack - a monstrous hit from 2009.

  Fri 4 Jun 10 10:05  No comments

• The Doctor’s Orders presents Skitz album launch party

  Oh Skibadee don't miss a proper positive UK hip hop affair.

  Wed 2 Jun 10 16:01  No comments

• Mr Man – Woo Riddim

  Mr Man's flows are on fire over this grime beat.

  Wed 2 Jun 10 10:43  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Nottz – Cars & Shine So Brite

  We go for the hip hop producers producer for our daily recommend. Check Nottz's new tracks here.

  Wed 2 Jun 10 10:28  No comments

• The Roots – ‘Doin’ it Again’ ft. John Legend

  Download a new track off How I Got Over. Album is out 22 June.

  Wed 2 Jun 10 10:23  No comments

• Video: Bonobo producer masterclass

  Want to get inside the workings of a sonic genius? Check out these producer masterclasses from Bonobo

  Tue 1 Jun 10 19:59  No comments

• Live: Deviation session #31 – Special guests Roska and Omar

  Wow if ever there was a good reason to get some new gladrags its Benji B's Legendary Deviation this Wednesday

  Tue 1 Jun 10 19:37  No comments

• Free Download: The Cool Kids – Tacklebox Mixtape

  Download the US alternative hip-hop duo's mixtape right here.

  Tue 1 Jun 10 15:38  No comments

• Live: The Black Keys at the Roundhouse

  Known for their unique work with some of the finest hip hop talent like Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, ODB and Pharoahe Monch, don't miss The Black Keys live in London this June.

  Tue 1 Jun 10 8:58  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Blackroc – ‘Dollaz & Sense’ ft. RZA & Pharoahe Monch

  Today's soundtrack brings us US blues and rock duo The Black Keys and New York's Pharoahe Monch and RZA.

  Tue 1 Jun 10 8:44  No comments

• Video: Shad – ‘Rose Garden’

  Shad's new video 'Rose Garden' just dropped. Stream it here.

  Tue 1 Jun 10 6:41  No comments

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