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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

• Dwele

  Dwele has an impressive work-ethic and CV. Beatnik caught up with him to talk about J-Dilla's influence, collaborations and the theme of his fourth studio album.

  Mon 30 Aug 10 18:27  No comments

• Alice Russell

  Alice Russell is UK soul's golden stem. Beatnik recently caught up with her ahead of an intimate gig at the Union Chapel in London.

  Mon 5 Jul 10 15:54  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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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  

• Fat Freddy’s Drop – Live at The Roundhouse

  Fat Freddy's Drop release a brilliant live album recorded in London. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience one of the greatest live performers this side of pluto. Read our review.

  Fri 3 Sep 10 9:45  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

• 4hero – Two Pages

  We review a classic 4hero Album that everyone needs in their life, from 1998 . This is instrumental drum n bass at it's best!

  Fri 27 Aug 10 12:08  No comments

• 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

• Andreya Triana – Lost Where I Belong

  Andreya Triana's debut is soon to be released. Read our review here.

  Wed 11 Aug 10 11:44  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

• 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

• Kon & Amir – Off Track Vol. III: Brooklyn

  Kon & Amir are releasing their third volume in the Off Track compilation series next week. This time around, they're taking us to Brooklyn. Read our review and listen to two of the songs included on the compilation here.

  Wed 21 Apr 10 19:14  No comments

• erykah badu – new amerykah part II: return of the ankh

  Erykah Badu has returned. New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh is full of life and playful rhythms. Read Beatnik's review and listen to some of the album here.

  Wed 7 Apr 10 18:14  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

• Bonobo – black sands

  Simon Green aka Bonobo returns to new sonic wonder with his fourth and most eagerly anticipated album - Black Sands. Helped by the calming talent of Andreya Triana on tracks like Eyes Down. it's a record that surpasses the realms of expectation.

  Tue 23 Mar 10 18:33  No 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

• Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement

  Stones Throw initiated a 60's soul revival and... well, we weren't going to miss out. A Strange Arrangement by Mayer Hawthorne was one of the highlights of 2009.

  Sat 30 Jan 10 21:33  No comments

• mf doom – special blends 1 & 2

  Public Enemy, De La Soul, M.O.P., Ghostface, Gangstarr, Nas, Erykah Badu, Jeru The Damaja, Raekwon, Beatnuts... It's hard not to be impressed by the track listing of these two MF Doom mix CDs. Doom provides something so drastically different that you find yourself forgetting about the original tracks and simply enjoying them as something new.

  Thu 21 Jan 10 12:42  No comments

• Free Download: John Legend & The Roots – ‘Hard Times’

  Will Aloe Blacc or John Legend & The Roots drop the uplifting soul album of 2010? We still reckon Aloe Blacc will, but Legend's new single 'Hard Times' does all it can to get us excited for his Wake Up! album.

  Wed 8 Sep 10 9:09  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: The Spinners – I’ll be Around

  Today we recommend some super soul from back in the day.

  Wed 8 Sep 10 9:09  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

• Beatnik Recommends: Darondo – Didn’t I

  Beatnik recommends this powerful soul number from a time long ago.

  Fri 27 Aug 10 11:18  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Minority Band – Tasty Tune

  We go way back to some infectious funk for our daily recommendation. Don't worry it's a 'Tasty Tune'.

  Sat 14 Aug 10 12:43  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: The Broken Orchestra – Over & Over

  We find wonder and amazement in a new find for our daily recommendation, as The Broken Orchestra provide the soulful melodic intro to you're day.

  Thu 12 Aug 10 8:46  No comments

• Video: Alice Russell – Crazy

  Check the new music video from Alice Russell.

  Wed 11 Aug 10 8:35  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

• Beatnik Recommends: Andreya Triana – ‘Lost Where I Belong’ (Flying Lotus Remix)

  Today we recommend you Flying Lotus' remix of Andreya Triana's first single.

  Sat 7 Aug 10 11:02  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Mayer Hawthorne – ‘I Need You’ (Free Download)

  We recommend you download a new track by Mayer Hawthorne.

  Thu 5 Aug 10 16:55  2 comments

• Beatnik Recommends: D’Angelo – ‘The Root’

  'The Root' from D'Angelo's second album. Just another of those huge tracks.

  Mon 2 Aug 10 8:22  No comments

• Video: Aloe Blacc – ‘Loving You is Killing Me’ (Live in Studio)

  Stream a previously unheard track from Aloe Blacc's new album here. From his great live studio session.

  Tue 27 Jul 10 17:18  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Onra – ‘Long Distance’ ft. Olivier Daysoul

  Olivier Daysoul's vocal contribution to Onra's track makes us believe in the pipe dream. Peep OD at Soundwave Croatia this week.

  Wed 21 Jul 10 9:49  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

• Video: Aloe Blacc – ‘I Need a Dollar’ (Live in Studio)

  Aloe Blacc brings us his single 'I Need a Dollar' from a live studio session.

  Tue 13 Jul 10 14:46  1 comment

• Free Download: TOKiMONSTA – ‘Jackin4Beats’ ft. Andreya Triana, Oddisee & Tranqill

  TOKiMONSTA teamed up with Oddisee, Andreya Triana and Tranqill while in London. Peep the result here.

  Tue 13 Jul 10 14:14  No comments

• Stream: PVD – Down for the Get Down

  New Jersey's gifted producer Pat van Dyke is selling his debut album Down for the Get Down for a meager $5 via his Bandcamp page. Get in on the action by streaming the album here.

  Mon 12 Jul 10 14:09  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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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: 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: Natty – Bedroom eyes

  Start your week right with this acoustic wonder from soulful contemporary Reggae talent, Natty.

  Mon 24 May 10 10:16  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Skymark feat Andreya Triana – Shine

  Prepare to chase UV rays with our recommendation from Skymark.

  Sun 23 May 10 12:05  2 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

• Opensouls are a special soul collective.

  You need to get know the brilliant flavours coming from NZ Soul super group Opensouls. With Tyra Hommond and Julien Dyne amongst their members the sweet vibe is pretty obvious .

  Mon 17 May 10 12:01  1 comment

• Beatnik Recommends: Bilal – ‘Soul Sista’

  Start your week off easy by listening to Bilal's cool ballad 'Soul Sista' at Beatnik.

  Mon 17 May 10 11:20  No comments

• 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

• 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

• Beatnik Recommends: Hudson Mohawke – ‘Joy Fantastic’ ft. Oliver Daysoul

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you may or may not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today, we go for hyper-electronic adventure from Warp Records producer Hudson Mohawke.

  Thu 13 May 10 10:09  No comments

• Download: Muhsinah – Lose My Fuse (Flying Lotus Remix)

  US soul singer Muhsinah has been making noise for a couple of years. Find out why by downloading Flying Lotus' remix of her track 'Lose My Fuse' at Beatnik.

  Fri 7 May 10 15:24  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

• 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

• Video: Rox – ‘I Don’t Believe’

  Rox just released the video to her second single 'I Don't Believe'. Stream it here and don't forget to peep our exclusive feature and photo shoot with UK soul's rising star.

  Tue 4 May 10 15:18  No comments

• Andreya Triana at Passing Clouds tonight

  Soul singer and sonic queen Andreya Triana is back fresh from supporting Bonobo on his American Tour and is playing a live acoustic set at Passing Clouds in Dalston, East London, tonight!. Don't miss it!

  Sat 1 May 10 10:07  1 comment

• Download New Bilal Live Track ‘Levels’

  Okayplayer just released a high-quality recording of US soul king Bilal performing his new track 'Levels' at an event last October. Download the live track here.

  Thu 29 Apr 10 16:29  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

• 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

• 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

• Guru Tribute all this week: Guru – Trust Me feat. N’Dea Davenport

  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.

  Sat 24 Apr 10 10:49  No comments

• Beatnik Recommends: Alice Russell – Taking Hold

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today its the wonderful voice of Alice Russell.

  Sat 24 Apr 10 10:40  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

• 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

• Beatnik Recommends: Fat Freddy’s Drop – The Raft

  Every day Beatnik Recommends you a track you might or might not have heard, but definitely need in your life. Today we bring you 'The Raft'' by New Zeeland's finest soul/techno/ska sensation Fat Freddy's Drop.

  Sat 17 Apr 10 17:26  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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bonobo: New music featuring Andreya Triana

  Beat genius and general master of instrumental chill Simon Green aka Bonobo has announced his new album Black Sands soon to drop on the 23rd of March. And to tease our senses into frenzy comes these two exquisite tracks both featuring the beautiful Andreya Triana.

  Mon 15 Mar 10 22:56  1 comment

• 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

• 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

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