The place to find and share independent music. From hip-hop to pop, dubstep to drum n bass; Beatnik is your filter.

Latest Posts

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

beatnik recommends

King Krule remixed Metronomy’s song ‘The Look’ to great effect. Off their 2011 album The English Riviera.

Metronomy: The Look (King Krule Remix)

Thursday, May 17, 2012

beatnik recommends

ESG, a punky group out of South Bronx, have been our favourites of late. This tune dates back to 1982.

ESG: Dance to the Beat of the Moody

Monday, May 14, 2012

beatnik recommends

We choose one of favourites from John Talabot’s stunning fin album.

John Talabot: Oro y Sangre

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

beatnik recommends

Dice Raw and Phonte kill this Roots track.

From the brilliant How I Got Over.

he Roots: Now or Never

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

beatnik recommends

One of the best and most diverse producers you will ever discover. Full stop.

Taken from Rock Creek Park.

Oddisee: All Along The River

Friday, April 27, 2012

beatnik recommends

Star Slinger’s Volume 1 from 2011 is a great instrumental album. Get it from $5 and up right here.

Star Slinger: Star Slinger

Thursday, April 26, 2012

beatnik recommends

Beautiful golden hip hop.

“If your soul loves the sun,
Money rock on”

Funkdoobiest: Rock On

Monday, April 23, 2012

beatnik recommends

Taken from his magnificent instrumental album Rock Creek Park, this is Oddisee at his producer best. Start the week right.

Oddisee: Skipping Rocks

Friday, April 20, 2012

beatnik recommends

Our favourite M.I.A track. Happy weekend.

M.I.A: It Takes A Muscle

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

beatnik recommends

Who’d have thought you’d be in need of more Julio in your life.

Julio Iglesias: La Mer (Live)

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

beatnik recommends

Taken from The Grind Date.

It's Like That

Monday, April 16, 2012

beatnik recommends

For those who woke up with the sun, and those who didn’t.

Funky Kingston

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

beatnik recommends

Hearing Dels feature on the original ‘Eyesdown’ adds yet more beauty to an already paralysing track. Download via player.

From Bonobo’s exquisite Black Sands Remix Album.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

beatnik recommends

They come for women, weed and weather.

Kendrick Lamar: The Recipe (ft. Dr. Dre)

Thursday, April 5, 2012

beatnik recommends

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

beatnik recommends

Fantastic horns on this track by Jay-Z from 2007. A big-name appearance for the song’s hook fell through at the last minute, according to Jay.

That left us with two clever verses on a scorcher from Just Blaze; not bad.

Jay-Z: American Gangster

Monday, April 2, 2012

beatnik recommends

A chilled trip-hop beauty to start your week.

I Need Your Love

Friday, March 30, 2012

beatnik recommends

The original is brilliant but this remix is on par. Enjoy the sunshine even if you can’t see it yet.

Happy Friday

Animal (Mark Ronson Remix)

Thursday, March 29, 2012

beatnik recommends

From his superb debut album—Lonely Are The Brave, Maverick Sabre’s magnificent ‘Open My Eyes’ is as much hard hitting as it is blissfully soulful.

We tipped Maverick for future glory over two years ago. Read our feature here.

Open Your Eyes
Next Page »
Back to Top