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• TOKiMONSTA

  TOKiMONSTA has been making an exciting new breed of electronic music soaked in hip-hop and trip-hop influences for more than a minute. Check out what the first lady of the Brainfeeder collective had to say about the exploding LA scene and life as a dope producer as she talks to Beatnik.

  Fri 3 Sep 10 9:35  No comments

• Paul White

  As part of our Soundwave adventure we catch up with UK beatmaker supreme Paul White at his first music festival outside of the UK. Read his reactions on his new album too.

  Mon 16 Aug 10 8:37  No comments

• Ghostpoet

  Beatnik goes fruit and veg shopping with the very exciting and laid back Ghostpoet. Talking about early beginnings, making music to inspire thought and an infallible love for porridge it's about time you tuned into this fresh musician.

  Fri 30 Jul 10 9:17  2 comments

• Skitz

  In many ways, Skitz has nothing left to prove. After smashing down barriers in both recorded music and broadcast spheres, and maintaining a decade-plus career in one of the most fickle markets on earth, he returns with a dope new album. Beatnik's Rob Boffard speaks to the daddy of UK hip hop.

  Wed 7 Jul 10 15:55  No comments

• 9th Wonder

  Hip Hip producer supreme, 9th Wonder takes a break from running a label and teaching to talk exclusively with Beatnik's Rob Boffard. Hear all about the North Carolina homebred's wisdom on the drop.

  Thu 1 Jul 10 0:44  2 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

• Ty

  Legendary Ty talks exclusively to Beatnik in light of the realise of his new album. Over a good cup of tea hear him discuss new hobbies, new challenges and life in hip hop thus far.

  Sun 30 May 10 21:31  1 comment

• Tanya Morgan

  Get a master class in creating a metropolis as Beatnik's Rob Boffard speaks to mayors of their own city, hip hop trio Tanya Morgan. We got the exclusive feature right here.

  Tue 18 May 10 22:03  2 comments

• Polar Bear

  Beatnik's Stevie McMinn sits down crossed legged with a glass of milk in hand as he listens to Spoken Word supreme and storyteller - Polar Bear tell his very own story. Get to know about this man of many tales, from early beginnings to sold out live shows.

  Sun 16 May 10 17:30  1 comment

• Daru Jones

  Just in time for the release of his new project Rusic Mono Beats, Beatnik caught up with US drummer and producer Daru Jones. Read about Daru's blend of his gospel roots with the soul and hip-hop music he grew up on here, and don't forget to peep the audio samples.

  Wed 12 May 10 16:50  3 comments

• Late Bloomers

  Start off your week by getting to know a fresh, new hip-hop act from Southern California. Late Bloomers make honest music to ease your mind to, so we were pleased to find their music submission in our inbox. Beatnik caught up with the up-and-coming trio to talk about their music and where they will go from here.

  Mon 26 Apr 10 17:03  1 comment

• Fashawn

  When not releasing DVD's, Fashawn is busy elsewhere, be it touring, writing or recording. Beatnik caught up with the US hip-hop up-and-comer during the Breakin' Dawn Tour's visit to Montreal. Aside from an impressive lyricist, we found a humble and polite cat eager to share his thoughts.

  Thu 22 Apr 10 16:46  No comments

• Chima Anya

  As we wait for his tasty debut- New Day dropping in May, Beatnik's Chinwe Ojielo catches up with fresh independent Hip Hop talent Chima Anya. Oh he's also qualified doctor by the way.

  Mon 19 Apr 10 12:34  No comments

• Nightmares On Wax

  Back in 1991 a young b-boy and DJ by the name of EASE, a.k.a George Evelyn , shook the dance world with his debut A World of Science: The First and Final Chapter. Nightmares on Wax was born. Nearly twenty years on from that release, Beatnik caught up Nightmares on Wax, for a chat before his London gig at KOKO's.

  Fri 2 Apr 10 14:59  

• Oddisee

  Brilliant Producer, Rapper and Washington’s best-kept secret - Oddisee - is taking the world one beat at a time. Having gathered a pilgrimage of beat fanatic’s often from two distinct corners, now with a new project, Traveling Man, he’s ready to break bread and arouse tastes you never new you had. Beatnik got the exclusive.

  Thu 25 Mar 10 16:02  2 comments

• Jedi Mind Tricks

  Jedi Mind Tricks are, depending on who you talk to, the best or the worst rap crew on the planet. There’s no middle ground: they are either adored for their ultra-hard raps, angry verses and atmospheric beats, or loathed for their heavy-handed backpack rap that overdoses on apocalyptic imagery. On this – the last night of a massive European tour – there was no question that those who love them were in the majority.

  Fri 12 Mar 10 16:48  No comments

• ovall

  On the eve of their debut album release, Beatnik is proud to introduce immeasurably funky trio Ovall from Tokyo. We spoke with Shingo Suzuki about the musical environment they stem from, their creative process and more. Read more and listen to their material here.

  Tue 9 Mar 10 10:55  

• Perquisite

  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

• shad k

  I’ve always been, and still am, a sucker for lyricism. As a teen, I measured a rapper’s quality by how many syllables and punchlines they could pack into their rhymes. The late great Big L was my hero; how he’d put two multi-syllablic punches in the first bar, with one final, longer punchline in the...

  Wed 13 Jan 10 21:46  No comments

• El-P – Weareallgoingtoburninhell megamixxx 3

  Get a taste of Def. Jux founder El-P's apocalyptic instrumental album by reading our review here.

  Mon 6 Sep 10 8:51  No comments

• Ladi6 – Time Is Not Much

  Ladi6 has established herself as one of New Zealand’s pre-eminent musicians. Her ability to blend jazz, reggae and soul vocal styles with razor-sharp socially conscious lyrics has cultivated her an enviable reputation as New Zealand’s leading live performers. You need her brilliant soulful debut album.

  Wed 1 Sep 10 9:21  No comments

• DJ Krush – Zen

  We review a hidden spiritual gem from Legendary Japanese producer DJ Krush. You need this.

  Thu 26 Aug 10 9:43  No comments

• Stig of the Dump – Mood Swings

  Duck for cover, as hold-no-bars heavyweight rapper Stig of The Dump presents his new album.

  Fri 20 Aug 10 12:32  1 comment

• Electric Wire Hustle – Electric Wire Hustle

  New Zealand have been paving the way this way with some sonically beautiful releases. The country's newest export, Electric Wire Hustle are certainly no different. Check the review for their stunning new debut.

  Mon 16 Aug 10 8:37  No comments

• Paul White – Paul White & The Purple Brain

  Paul White drops his latest sound-tastic album. Get ready for the wonderfully weird and read our review here.

  Fri 13 Aug 10 9:10  No comments

• Delusionists – Prolusion Plus

  Delusionists drop a very satisfying hip-hop album, one that will have you reminiscing why the good stuff will never lose that tasty feeling. Check our review here and find a new group to get down too.

  Tue 10 Aug 10 19:54  No comments

• Slum Village – Fantastic Vol 2

  Our own Rob Waite reviews one of the greatest albums ever to grace hip hop. One that everyone needs If you don't have this LP in your collection fix up.

  Tue 13 Jul 10 8:29  No comments

• Skitz – Sticksman

  UK's hip hop daddy, Skitz, drops one of the best UK hip hop albums for a long time. It's about time the countryman returned to show us what's what. Check the review here.

  Mon 12 Jul 10 8:43  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

• 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

• Herma Puma – Synchromystic

  Looking for great new instrumenatal music? Look no further then the dusty mood Hip Hop of Herma Puma's Synchromatic. Check the review on Beatnik.

  Mon 17 May 10 18:10  4 comments

• Nneka – No Longer At Ease

  We got the review of critically acclaimed 'No Longer At Ease' from Nigerian Hip Hop/Soul sensation Nneka. You need this.

  Fri 14 May 10 12:24  1 comment

• Shad – TSOL

  Shad, considered by us to be Canada's best rapper, is dropping his new album TSOL in a few weeks time. Get our take on TSOL here.

  Thu 13 May 10 18:00  1 comment

• Akala – DoubleThink

  Brilliant wordsmith Akala drops his new album - DoubleThink. Mixing Rock, Hip Hop and Classical music while exploring the ideologies of dystopia, Beatnik has the review right here.

  Wed 5 May 10 20:22  1 comment

• Richy Pitch – Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch

  Richy Pitch's beautiful new album - Ye Fre Mi Richy Pitch - Bridges modern electronic and Hip Hop sounds with the exciting and many different styles of Ghanaian and West Africa music. Check the review here.

  Mon 3 May 10 18:52  1 comment

• Erik L & Illingsworth – The Northern Connection LP

  Swedish and US producers Erik L & Illingsworth have collaborated over the oceans to produce The Northern Connection; an electronic hip-hop album that is set to shake your system. Read our review of the album here.

  Tue 27 Apr 10 22:34  2 comments

• Guilty Simpson – OJ Simpson

  Stones Throw's own Guilty Simpson drops his new album - OJ Simpson - on the 16th of May. Produced by Madlib for the most part its true fire. Check the Beatnik review right here!

  Mon 26 Apr 10 17:55  1 comment

• DJ Shadow – Endtroducing

  Our boy Rob Boffard reviews a truly inspirational album, the 1996 classic and golden - Endtroducing - by DJ Shadow. Never has a music collection needed such a masterpiece. Check the review on Beatnik

  Thu 22 Apr 10 13:23  1 comment

• Diamond District – In The Ruff

  An album to blast in your earphones, walk the streets and maybe climb a tree to. Truly pensive for the passionate Boom Bap follower, the Diamond District boys with razor sharp rhymes and insightful words cook up a must buy.

  Tue 6 Apr 10 15:35  No comments

• stacy epps – the awakening

  The excitement after hearing the progressive Ruff Draft EP and beautiful 'Floating' left a feeling of unexpected anticipation for The Awakening, Stacy Epps first full length album. Think experimental Hip Hop sitting on a distant star and dipping it's toes in electro funk and soul, within one big dream and you're sort of close to what's on offer.

  Mon 29 Mar 10 16:15  No comments

• Homecut – No Freedom without Sacrifice

  From the jazzy break-beat freestyle wonder of the opening title track or the electro funk of ‘Participant’ Homecut's debut, No Freedom Without Sacrifice, takes you on a passage of inner city bliss. With off beat jazz and hypnotic piano loops, thought provoking vocals that at times morph into relaxed spoken word, the installment is carefully crafted musical genius.

  Sat 27 Mar 10 20:26  No comments

• chima anya – new day

  Hailing from the distant shires of Oxford, Chima Anya is ready to test the rap stereotype. With heaps of Charisma he drops his debut, New Day- an honest, intelligent and bundle of fun modern stoke of the old art.

  Mon 22 Mar 10 17:13  No comments

• fliptrix – theory of rhyme

  South London rapper Fliptrix may have just released one of the better UK hip hop albums of 2010. The relatively unheralded mc's Theory of Rhyme, contains sixteen tracks of head boppin' goodness, whose consistent quality puts to shame many more established artists' records.

  Mon 22 Mar 10 14:31  No comments

• flying lotus – los angeles

  Immediately a classic when it was dropped in 2008. Rarely there is an album that say’s here is a fresh producer to open your ears to. Bow your head to the master of analogue seduction.

  Wed 10 Mar 10 12:43  No comments

• TY – special kind of fool

  Close your eyes and see the world with a new tongue and cheek as TY presents music to wiggle your finger and shake a leg to. Dropping his new album, urban music has a saving grace - one that’s actually always been there.

  Fri 5 Mar 10 18:09  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

• Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Blackstar

  In 1999, a family friend from New York brought me what his son thought to be the best hip-hop around at the time. I was given Mos Def and Talib Kweli’s debut album together as Blackstar and Aquemeni by Outkast, a perfect blend of the underground New York rap I would come to love, and...

  Fri 11 Dec 09 22:56  No comments

• Brother Ali – Us

  Straight out of Wisconsin in mid-western America, Brother Ali is out to save a lot more than hip-hop. The powerful content of his 2009 release "Us" has convinced us that he is out to channel the untold stories of his people - and raise the roof while he's at it.

  Thu 10 Dec 09 23:26  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Masta Ace – ‘The I.N.C Ride’

  We recommend you rewind back to 1995 for a lazy soulful classic from Masta Ace.

  Tue 7 Sep 10 10:28  No comments

• Video: Zacke – ‘Men Nanting’ (RMX) ft. Afasi & Timbuktu

  Swedish emcee Zacke's remix to 'Men Nanting' is a real banger. Stream the video and download the song here.

  Mon 6 Sep 10 8:53  No comments

• Free Download: Kanye West – ‘Devil In a New Dress’

  Kanye West's new song 'Devil In a New Dress' brings us back and has us anticipate his new album, set to drop in November.

  Mon 6 Sep 10 8:51  No comments

• Free Download: DMTD – The Basics EP

  Our new favourite hip hop duo, DTMD drop a very fitting EP for free. You need this.

  Sat 4 Sep 10 9:37  No comments

• Video: DTMD – A Loan For The Lonely

  Oddisee puts us on to a ridiculously talented duo. Our favourite hip hop right now, we introduce DTMD.

  Fri 3 Sep 10 9:45  No comments

• Live: The Haggis Horns & Nia Saw + Homecut

  This Friday expect a floor-filling mix of hard-hitting funk, instrumental hip hop and firing afrobeat as The Haggis Horns take over The Jazz Cafe. With soul vibes and beatboxing from Nia Saw and Homecut it's gonna be a party ya'll!

  Wed 1 Sep 10 9:21  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: ASM – ‘Boom to the Bap’

  Get some serious boom bap hip hop with that signature funk twist from ASM (A State Of Mind).

  Wed 1 Sep 10 9:20  No comments

• Free Download: Exile – ‘Population Control’ (Samiyam RMX)

  Samiyam's beats are no joke. Download a remix he did for Californian producer Exile here.

  Fri 27 Aug 10 11:18  No comments

• Free Download: Freddie Joachim – ‘What Comes of Dreams’

  Household favourite Freddie Joachim has a new track for you to download. It's a must.

  Thu 26 Aug 10 9:43  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Damian Marley – It Was Written

  It's a swaying classic from Damian Marley that we recommend today.

  Sun 22 Aug 10 10:41  No comments

• Live: The Doctor’s Orders presents ?uestlove

  Oh are you serious. Hip Hop kings The Doctors Orders are bringing legendary Roots producer Questlove to London. Don't miss this!

  Fri 20 Aug 10 12:43  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: J-Ro – ‘U Call That Love?’ ft. Chords

  Stream a nice ballad by J-Ro and Swedish producer/vocalist Chords here.

  Thu 19 Aug 10 9:03  No comments

• Free Download: Shad – ‘Yaa I Get It’ (Oddisee RMX)

  One of our favourite producers just linked up with one of our favourite emcees. Download the outcome here.

  Wed 18 Aug 10 8:57  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Metabeats – Live & Let Live

  We recommend this funky number from welsh hip-hop producer Metabeats to start your day right.

  Tue 17 Aug 10 8:54  No comments

• Free Download: Chief – Poadcastrumentals

  Sit back , relax and get this cool free transcending instrumental hip-hop mix from Chief.

  Sat 14 Aug 10 12:44  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Chief feat John Robinson – Jazz unconditional

  We turn over to a dope upcoming Swiss beatmaker for a jazz induced daily recommendation

  Fri 13 Aug 10 9:01  No comments

• Live: Rakim in London

  Don't miss hip-hop legend RAKIM's only live show in London at KOKO.

  Wed 11 Aug 10 8:35  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Eric B & Rakim – Don’t Sweat The Technique

  It's an Eric B & Rakim classic from 1992 that has us sweating and recommending today.

  Wed 11 Aug 10 8:34  No comments

• New Release: Mabanua – Ready for the Outtakes EP!

  Get the cover art and track list of Mabanua's new EP after the jump.

  Tue 10 Aug 10 10:08  No comments

• Free Download: Freddie Joachim – ‘Sandstorm’

  A new Freddie Joachim track has been unleashed. Get it here.

  Thu 5 Aug 10 18:00  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Count BassD – ‘(You Know That You Play) This’

  Today we introduce you to some Southern US goodness by Count BassD.

  Tue 3 Aug 10 11:31  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: SirOJ – Refugee

  We turn to a cool composer from Amsterdam for our daily beatnik recommends - SirOJ.

  Thu 29 Jul 10 9:19  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Slum Village – ‘Hold Tight’ ft. Q-Tip

  As on so many other days, Slum Village from Detroit gets us going.

  Wed 14 Jul 10 14:48  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Calle 13 Feat. Nelly Furtado – No Hay Igual

  Today we recommend Calle 13. Known for fusing latin music with rap, this track is produced by Timberland and is a collaboration with Nelly Furtado.

  Mon 12 Jul 10 8:43  No comments

• Stream: Big Boi – Follow Us ft. Vonnegutt

  Check out the Brilliant new single from Big Boi. It's huge!

  Sun 4 Jul 10 13:54  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Beats International – Dub Be Good To Me

  Rewind back to 1990 for a lazy summer classic we all know from Beats International - 'Dub Be Good To Me'

  Sun 4 Jul 10 11:22  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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Beatnik Recommends: Wale – 90210

  We recommend you get some dope Wale in your life.

  Sun 30 May 10 10:47  No comments

• Free Download: Ghost Poet – The Sound of Strangers EP

  Get your tingling hands on London's Ghostpoet's fresh EP on free download. It's something special from a big talent.

  Sat 29 May 10 14:48  No comments

• Live: Slakah the Beatchild, Tingsek and Ebrahim in Montreal, This Saturday

  This Swedish/Canadian trio are hitting up La Salla Rosa in Montreal this Saturday.

  Fri 28 May 10 14:13  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: De La Soul – Breakadawn

  Start your morning in the right frame of mind with this 1993 Hip Hop classic from De La Soul.

  Fri 28 May 10 8:26  No comments

• Download: The New School Beat Tape compiled by HypeD0G

  Download ten banging beats compiled by our friends at HypeD0G to bless your Wednesday afternoon.

  Wed 26 May 10 19:02  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Quantic – Transatlantic

  Summer is coming and we got the sunny beat from Quantic to bounce in the sun to.

  Wed 26 May 10 8:55  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Souls of Mischief – ‘93 til Infinity’

  In honour of the recent heat wave Beatnik recommends you a real summer jam from 17 years ago.

  Tue 25 May 10 5:58  No comments

• FREE DOWNLOAD: BIG K.I.R.T – K.I.R.T Wuz Here

  Don't miss the free download of Mississippi emcee/producer Big K.I.R.T debut album. Fans of UK singer Adele will like this one.

  Thu 20 May 10 20:55  1 comment

• Stream HypeD0G’s The New School: 10 Up and Coming Producers for 2010

  London based website HypeD0G has good taste in producers. Get a taste of what the hip-hop scene has brewing in this post.

  Thu 20 May 10 18:58  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Opensouls – Telephone Song

  Today we recommend some NZ soul from the Opensouls dope collective.

  Thu 20 May 10 10:48  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Aesop Rock – ‘Getaway Car’ ft. Cage & Breeze Brewin’

  Today Beatnik brings you a track from New York lyricist Aesop Rock's 2007 album None Shall Pass.

  Wed 19 May 10 8:53  No comments

• Free Download: Tanya Morgan – The Sandwich Shop

  Download the new mixtape The Sandwich Shop from US indie rap outfit Tanya Morgan. More to followon Donwill and Von Pea...

  Tue 18 May 10 20:31  1 comment

• Free Download: DJ Spinbad – Underground Airplay Vol. 1 (Various Artists)

  We're taking you back a decade or so and presenting you with a lost jewel: DJ Spinbad's Underground Airplay Vol. 1, a compilation the New York DJ threw together for Ecko Unltd. and Lyricist Lounge back in 2001.

  Mon 17 May 10 15:29  3 comments

• The Roots – How I Got Over

  Peep the stunning cover to The Roots' new release How I Got Over and get a taste of the album right here.

  Mon 17 May 10 1:43  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Oddisee – ‘Anticipation’ ft. Kingpen Slim

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you may or may not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we get our tunes from Oddisee, whose Odd Spring EP had us going a little mad this week.

  Sun 16 May 10 7:48  No comments

• Kon & Amir Present: The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Samples Of All Time

  Kon & Amir have teamed up with Complex Magazine to select the 50 best original samples to some classic hip-hop records. Peep the list here.

  Sat 15 May 10 15:22  1 comment

• promotion video from grooveman Spot – Change Situations

  Check out the promotion video from Japanese DJ/producer Grooveman Spot for his forthcoming and second album Change Situations.

  Fri 14 May 10 11:57  No comments

• ty q&a and album showcase

  On Thursday the 10th of June you need to get yourselves down to a free night with acclaimed Hip Hop artist and Beatnik favourite TY at the British Music Experience.

  Fri 14 May 10 11:26  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Hi Perspective – Faster feat. Kissey Asplund

  Today for our daily recommendation we turn to Hi Perspective's blissfully funky 'Faster' featuring Jazz/Hip hop sensation Kissey Asplund.

  Fri 14 May 10 11:07  No comments

• RJD2 Live in London

  LIVE NATION presents RJD2 live at London's Scala with very special guests. Don't miss a true master Hip Hop, load percussion and soulful touches. One of our favourites.

  Tue 11 May 10 13:07  No comments

• Free Download: Kev Brown – A Random Joint

  Our friends over at -Put Me On It- have an exclusive, ridiculously good free download from Kev Brown. This joint is hot.

  Mon 10 May 10 14:12  No comments

• Canadian Hip Hop producer Marco Polo announces new album

  Toronto's finest Hip Hop beat maker Marco Polo is set to drop his new album - The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo, on June 29th. We've got the big info on this highly anticipated project plus a little gem from his Port Authority album.

  Mon 10 May 10 13:21  1 comment

• Free Download: Illastate – The Fact Still Remains beats

  Looking for some fresh Hip Hop instrumentals? Then don't sleep on these chilled beats soaked in UV rays from producer duo Illastate from Cali.

  Mon 10 May 10 12:44  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Luniz – I Got 5 On It

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you may or may not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we revert back to 1995 and the ultra west coast classic 'I Got 5 On It' by Luniz.

  Sat 8 May 10 13:05  No comments

• Free Download: Diego Bernal – Four Corners

  Instrumental beats that are nurtured with soul, funk and a lot of dust, Texas inhabitant Diego Bernal offers - Four Corners. We highly recommend and It's free so what you waiting for fools!!!

  Fri 7 May 10 14:10  No comments

• London Posse – style

  We reminisce back to 1996 to London Posse's classic Ragga/Hip Hop infused 'Style'. Check the Drum n Bass remix too with SHY FX.

  Fri 7 May 10 13:47  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Julien Dyne – ‘Fallin’ Down’

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you may or may not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we head all the way down under to New Zealand for our smooth soundtrack, provided by producer Julien Dyne.

  Fri 7 May 10 10:54  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Daru Jones – From Then 2 Now

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, we travel to Brooklyn, NY, to see what drummer Daru Jones has cooking for us. He's been releasing herds of interesting projects via his Bandcamp page since December last year, and this one is no different.

  Thu 6 May 10 14:53  2 comments

• Preview Shad K’s New Album TSOL

  Canadian star Shad K is letting music magazine Spinner preview his whole album one month before its release. Get the link here and tell us what you think of this magnificent hip-hop! Long live Shad.

  Wed 5 May 10 14:43  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Embee – Stay Up Late

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. We choose to start off our week with a melodic and mellow blend of jazz and hip-hop served by Swedish producer Embee. Stream the track here.

  Mon 3 May 10 6:30  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Mr Thing & Yungun – Forget Me Not

  You know the score by now. Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. In search of Rare Groove and Soul influences we have a classic from Mr Thing and Yungun. Check it out.

  Fri 30 Apr 10 11:46  No comments

• Download: Theophilus London – I Want You Mixtape

  Download Brooklyn resident Theophilus London new mixtape I Want You that dropped yesterday. I Want You has Theophilus join the ranks of rappers who dabble in any kind of genre at any kind of time, with a particular ear for melodies.

  Thu 29 Apr 10 14:54  No comments

• Mix & Blend tonight!

  Looking for a organic music feast tonight? Get yourselves down to MIX & BLEND at Three Blend Mice. A free night and with an all female lineup spinning love rockers dub, world beats, hip hop and soul, it's a night to showcase the ladies rocking the house.

  Thu 29 Apr 10 14:36  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends : The Nextmen – Something Got You

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we turn to brilliant beat duo Brad and Dom from The Nextmen and their super soulful summer warmer 'Something Got You'.

  Wed 28 Apr 10 9:05  No comments

• Download Slum Village – Lock It Down (Prod. J Dilla)

  A previously unreleased track by Slum Village was set free on the internet yesterday by FMWJ. Download the J Dilla-produced track 'Lock It Down' here.

  Tue 27 Apr 10 10:22  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Baths – Aminals

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, we're listening to electro/hip-hop producer Baths from California, whose shaking beats caught the attention of Anticon, the label to which he's now signed.

  Tue 27 Apr 10 9:55  1 comment

• Late Bloomers Exclusive at Beatnik: ‘Never Don’t Grow’

  Beatnik is proud to bring you an exclusive stream of an unrelease Late Bloomers track entitled 'Never Don't Grow'. Stream and read about the song after the jump.

  Mon 26 Apr 10 17:04  1 comment

• Ghost, Verb T & Kashmere present: The Exit Strategy

  One of our best loved beat makers here on Beatnik, we are excited to shout about the release of a new project from Ghost - The Exit Strategy. Joined by Rappers Kashmere and Verb T it's something different for your ear.

  Mon 26 Apr 10 12:58  No comments

• Late Bloomers – The Giver

  Open your morning up to another Late Bloomers gem - 'The Giver'. The beat has us hypnotised.

  Mon 26 Apr 10 9:38  No comments

• Stream Portformat – U Gotta Find at Beatnik!

  Beatnik exists to house new music. With that in mind, we'd like to shed some light on a Senegalese producer by the name of Portformat. Stream his track 'U Gotta Find' featuring UK soul singer Shuanise after the jump.

  Sun 25 Apr 10 14:23  No comments

• Richy Pitch – Blackstar feat. M.anifest music video

  One for all you analogue old gamers, Richy Pitch's music video for 'Blackstar is deliciously bananas. Highly original and reflecting the electronic static sound of the brilliant lead single. You need to check it out!

  Thu 22 Apr 10 11:56  No comments

• Guru Tribute all this week: Guru feat Angie Stone – Keep Your Worries

  All this week Beatnik will be recommending our favourite Gang Starr & Guru tracks in honour of one of our best loved Rappers who passed away this week.

  Thu 22 Apr 10 11:02  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Jahi feat. Dwele – On My Own

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we wind it down with Jahi featuring Neo Soul supreme Dwele with 'On My Own'

  Thu 22 Apr 10 10:36  No comments

• Guru Tribute all this week: Gang Starr – Discipline

  All this week Beatnik will be recommending our favourite Gang Starr & Guru tracks in honour of one of our best loved Rappers.

  Wed 21 Apr 10 10:27  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae – Threats

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. For the midweek remedy we turn to a super goodness 'Threats' by Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae.

  Wed 21 Apr 10 10:10  No comments

• Video: Shad K – ‘Yaa I Get It’

  Canadian favourite Shad K just released the video to his single 'Yaa I Get It'. A monster of a song and a nice black and white video. Stream it after the jump.

  Wed 21 Apr 10 3:00  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Grooveman Spot feat. Muhsinah – Down To You

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we turn the beautiful 'Down To You' from Japanese producer - Grooveman Spot. The track also soulful features the sounds of Muhsinah on vocals. Start the day right!

  Tue 20 Apr 10 9:08  No comments

• Free Download: Damu The Fudgemunk – How It Should Sound EP

  We want to shout about Damu the Fudgemunk, we want to shout loud and hard! One of our favourites here at Beatnik, we can't get enough of this eccentric Washington Producer/rapper and his free downloads offering the best in Boom Bap Hip Hop.

  Mon 19 Apr 10 14:11  No comments

• Stones Throw Podcast 58!

  Stones Throw are back with episode 58 of their podcast series! This time DJ 12 Man Rambo brings us Bay Area hip-hop and rap. Something tells me we will hear more from that area in the coming weeks at Beatnik...

  Fri 16 Apr 10 18:52  No comments

• Dice Raw Dilla Tribute

  Another (worthy) J Dilla tribute comes from Philly-native Dice Raw. He penned and recorded verses to 14 of the songs The Roots conjured up as covers to the Detroit legend's material. Download it here.

  Fri 16 Apr 10 18:34  No comments

• The Doctor’s Orders & East Village present Just Blaze vs The Alchemist. The Sound-Clash : ONLY 200 TICKETS LEFT

  We've already blogged about this event but we had to re-emptasise the point....JUST BLAZE & ALCHEMIST in London Live!!!! Thank you Doctors Orders. Don't sleep there are only 200 tickets left and it's gonna be FIRE!

  Wed 14 Apr 10 14:22  No comments

• Rough Trade Shops’ RoTa Afternoons presents : Plain Janes Takeover

  Make sure you get down to Notting Hill arts Club in London for - Plain Janes Takeover - this Saturday. Catch an array of upcoming talent fusing spoken-word cyphers with rhythmic Hip Hop, Soul and Jazzy Beats. It's FREE, so there's no excuse not to find new music.

  Wed 14 Apr 10 12:23  No comments

• Free Download: Daru Jones feat. Kissey Asplund – So Good PD EP

  Don't sleep on this brilliant free download from Daru Jones. A Brooklyn-based drummer/producer he offers his EP entitled - So Good- featuring Swedish soul singer Kissey Asplund. A winning partnership that breeds success!

  Tue 13 Apr 10 18:23  No comments

• Diamond District Mini Documentary.

  Be a travelling fly on the wall in this real nice mini documentary of the Diamond District Boys, Oddisee, XO & YU.

  Mon 12 Apr 10 19:29  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Fashawn – ‘Father’

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. To start off this week, we bring you a real mellow and introspective joint from Fresno, CA's Fashawn.

  Mon 12 Apr 10 6:03  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Late Bloomers – The Giver

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Tonight, we keep the preparations for the evening going right with 'The Giver' by southern Cali's Late Bloomers - real fresh hip-hop.

  Sat 10 Apr 10 20:06  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Toro Y Moi – You Hid

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, that track is US producer Toro Y Moi who provides the soundtrack with his song "You Hid". Dope!

  Fri 9 Apr 10 7:39  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Aloe Blacc – I Need A Dollar

  Midweek madness never sounded so good as we look to new Stones Throw Signing Aloe Blacc and 'I Need A Dollar' for inspiring our recommendation. Pow!

  Wed 7 Apr 10 10:13  No comments

• More great free music: Dakta – Green Leefz (Springtime)

  We heart our new find Dakta. Download for free his instrumental bliss - Green Leafz (Springtime)

  Tue 6 Apr 10 16:27  No comments

• Re:dux – Jazzie B, Benji B, Wrongtom and Mr Man at JAM

  This Friday 9th of April sees the launch of The Brixton Jam's new monthly event ‘RE:DUX’ presented by the fun people at Ear Wax. With JAZZIE B, BENJI B, WRONGTOM & Mr Man - it's gone be pure fire!!!

  Tue 6 Apr 10 14:47  No comments

• beatnik recommends: pharoahe monch – so good!

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, Pharoahe Monch is on a soul-tip on 'So Good' from his 2007 album Desire. Mellow and cool.

  Tue 6 Apr 10 12:00  No comments

• TY – ‘Emotions’ music video trailer

  Check out the trailer video for TY's lead single 'Emotions'. Out on the 16th of April, it comes from the tasty new album - A Special Kind of Fool - dropping in May.

  Tue 6 Apr 10 0:02  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Jazzy Jeff feat. Oddisee – Musik Lounge

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, Jazzy Jeff feat. Oddisee - Musik Lounge

  Mon 5 Apr 10 12:07  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Lauryn Hill – Everything is Everything

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today - Lauryn Hill's 'Everything is Everything'.

  Fri 2 Apr 10 11:22  No comments

• Beatnik recommends: Nightmares on Wax – You Wish

  Every day, Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, we bring you Nightmares on Wax and ‘You Wish' of his 2006 - In A Space Outta Sound.

  Thu 1 Apr 10 0:39  No comments

• Breakout Club tonight with United Vibrations – free Entry

  United Vibrations bring the african beats, soul and animated Jazz to the four walls of the New Cross Inn tonight for the quarterly Break Out Club. Free entry so no excuse!

  Mon 29 Mar 10 13:24  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: The Roots – Distortion to Static

  Every day in our 'Beatnik Recommends' we set to bring you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today? The Roots - Distortion of Static.

  Sat 27 Mar 10 21:24  No comments

• New Funk/Soul singer Lady Daisey’s brilliant debut single ‘Magical’.

  New Funk/Soul american singer Lady Daisey drops 'Magical' - a splendid little track ahead of her exciting debut album, In my Pocket. Have a listen, we think you'll like.

  Sat 27 Mar 10 20:57  2 comments

• damu the fudgemunk promo ep

  Beatnik favourite Damu the Fudgemunk releases his promo EP How It Should Sound today, available free of charge at Bandcamp. The instructions are clear though: once the album drops, buy this record!

  Thu 25 Mar 10 23:54  No comments

• Something big vol 1 – TY mixtape download

  As we fight back our salivating ears in anticipation for TY's new album - Special Kind of Fool, Tru Spinna & tymusic.co.uk give us a real nice appetiser in the form of this FREE mixtape; Something Big Vol 1

  Thu 25 Mar 10 12:23  No comments

• mochilla timeless dvd box!

  Mochilla are honouring some timeless greats in music: J-Dilla, Mulatu Astatke and Arthur Verocai. A DVD Box Set with plenty of goodies is out March 30th.

  Tue 23 Mar 10 16:11  No comments

• Ghost – download ‘remixes from the edge’

  One of our top 5 producers, Ghost drops a ridiculously good project on free download - Remixes From The Edge. Get it on Beatnik.

  Fri 19 Mar 10 18:08  No comments

• Free Download of Asaviour’s new single with X-factors Graziella

  Hip Hop thoroughbred Asaviour has put his mic down for a second to produce a super cool track with X-Factor contestant Graziella - Relay Race.

  Thu 18 Mar 10 19:25  3 comments

• I Heart SECOND SON : Free Entry : Free T’s : Free bbq

  In broke times, proprietors of dope-ass clothing - SECOND SON are set to start the weekend early this Thursday with a free party, bringing the tunes and BBQ whatever the weather.

  Wed 17 Mar 10 11:16  No comments

• Bring the Noise@ The TATE

  This sunday and next sees some real inspirational shenanigans over at the TATE Britain. 'Bring the Noise' is a day event that holds performances and workshops from various brilliant musicians and artists in thier response to Turner prize winner Chris Ofili's exceptional and vibrant exhibition.

  Fri 12 Mar 10 17:41  No comments

• noisemakers live at sxsw!

  There is yet another reason to stop by Austin's SXSW festival next week. Peter Rosenberg is gathering a crazy line-up for his Noisemakers Live series down south...

  Thu 11 Mar 10 14:54  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

• 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

• 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

• Mabanua: Japanese Soulquarianism…

  Japanese goodness! Pure aesthetics straight out of Tokyo. Keep up with Mabanua and many more Eastern talents on Beatnik during the spring...

  Thu 28 Jan 10 22:22  No comments

• Oddisee – Odd Winter…

  One of the most buzzing US producers has blessed us with another season's release. And it bumps.

  Mon 25 Jan 10 22:25  No comments

• Perquisite – New Site!

  Though we're sure he's not in desperate need of traffic, we'd like to point you in the direction of Amsterdam producer Perquisite's new website.

  Mon 25 Jan 10 21:46  No comments

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