" Man... It's been a long time coming but it's finally here. My album "Live From The Underground" is online and in stores. In this video you'll get to see some of the process of making the album. You'll get to see me working with legend B.B. King in the studio and hear some great stories about some of the songs and the album cover.... y'all enjoy " - Big K.R.I.T.
Nearly a year since releasing his highly rated 2011 album, "The Midnight After", Toronto based producer extraordinaire, Elaquent drops yet another new LP, "The Scenic Route".
The album showcases a variety of beautifully orchestrated instrumentals to vibe out to. There's even a smooth rendition of the Slum Village classic, "The Look Of Love", in there!
The 14 track project also includes a few choice features from fellow artists Octavio Santos, Kae, Coincidence and Bahwee.
Listen and buy the whole album below!
Also check out the full story behind the album concept as told by eQ himself below!
MeLo-X drops the entrancing new music video for his single, "Fire Geomu", offhis new experimental album, "FEWTURE", which dropped earlier this week. The video was shot and directed by Tone and Vin Picone. Watch the visuals and buy the album below!
After a mega 2011 with a countless number of releases, talented producer Knxwledge, continues his 2012 with much of the same as he drops off his first LP of the year entitled, "Ovrstnd". All kinds of heat on this one.Stream and buy the 12 track project below!
This was straight out of the Blu! After waiting some five years for a follow up to the critically acclaimed Below The Heavens, Exile and Blu have finally teamed up again to bring you a surprise album entitled Give Me My Flowers While I Can Smell Them. Listen and buy it below!
Dipset producer and MPV of the MPC, Araabmuzik, dropped the Deluxe Edition of his Electronic Dreamalbumyesterday with the addition of six new neck breaking tracks to vibe to. Stream the new tracks and buy the deluxe edition below!
Progressive producers, Prof.Logik & Ackryte team up to release their beautiful new collaborative EP entitled BrushStokes. The project is filled with ambient sounds and abstract melodies to groove to. Great vibes. Listen and buy it below!
One of my favorite producers at the moment, 14KT, drops his new album, A Friendly Game of KT. The first half of the album has been made available for free download but I recommend buying the full version on iTunes. There's not much else to say, listen and let the music speak for itself.
After dropping Chinoiseries Pt. 2 earlier this month, Onra reconnects with his 80's influenced sounds on a new collaborative three track EP with vocalist, Reggie B. Grab it below!
" I just heard my homie Reggie B got a fire in his home... I just wanted to reach out and try to help him. Here's three of the songs we've been working on in the past, more to come in a hopefully brighter future. " - Onra
One of the most talented and artistic up-and-coming musicians off the Brainfeeder label releases a Collectionof ear entrancing sounds to accompany his excellent debut album Ardour. Filled with aural textures, Teebs uses his samples like a canvas, expressing various emotions and ideas like no other. Listen and download my favorite composition off the album, Cook, Clean, Pay The Rent (New House Version) below and buy the album on iTunes.
The DeTwah trio released this unique half animated half filmed music video for my favorite track off the recently released Random Axe debut album. Can we all go ahead and agree that Black Milk is the rawest producer and Guilty Simpson is the most underrated rhyme sayer out there right now?
Dela is back with his sophomore album, Translation Lost featuring appearances by rapper Blu and more. What started as a simple beat tape turned out to be an LP with beautiful beats that echo in your ears for weeks, complemented by the voices and talents of various artists. Don't let this masterpiece get Lost in Translation.
" t's tricky coming up with a sophomore album. One could say it's about taking the essence of your past work and bringing it to another level, without doing the same thing twice. With that in mind, Paris/Montreal based producer Dela teams up with Drink Water Music to deliver Translation Lost, the follow up to 2009's Changes Of Atmosphere. "
" It started as a simple beat tape. Freshly installed in Montreal, where he was planning to put music on the side for a little while, it only took a couple weeks before Dela felt the need to put together a small setup (a MPC 1000, a turntable and computer speakers) and went back to creating. Beats quickly accumulated. Most were used for side projects that have yet to be released. Some had a special feel : Dela decided to put them together to create what would become Translation Lost. " - Dela
This album is just waaay too fresh! You NEED to grab this brilliance right now.
"This is the debut album of original music from one of the original turntablists, the longtime DJ for Madlib and the late J Dilla, and our pick for world’s greatest hip-hop DJ.
"But this is not a “DJ album”. Not a “beat album”. Not a mix tape. This is an original work of instrumental hip-hop ... electronic music ... dance music ... smoke tracks ... assorted cold rock stuff. " -Stones Throw Records
" You already know. Anybody who has checked out my 2009 release 'After Midnight' should already understand the vibe i was going for. If you havent heard After Midnight, then allow me to elaborate. Midnight soul shit. Certain sounds resonate more after dark, than before dark. something about the night skies, the moon, the crickets. jazzy, smooth, vibin type music. As i always say, perfect is boring. Tracks are a bit lo fi and sloppy. but so is life. Take your jacket off, stay for a while. Grab your Rye and Coke. I tried to create an atmosphere that will set the mood right. Studying. Drinking. Smoking. Romance. Just do me a favor and play it at night. Shoutouts to Marv Won, Mr Brady, O-Phrap, Es, Solar-C, and Phillipe Edison for helping me realize the vision. Highest praises to the whole HW&W team. Ok. Less reading, more vibing. Enjoy. " - Elaquent
I came across this underground polish beatmaker, Galus, a while back and was really feelin the vibes off his Soundcloud page. I got in touch with him and he ended up mailing me this beat tape; 'Retro Lyrics'. The album features 24 smooth and soulful tracks guaranteed to make your head nod!
"This album is made as a 'beat tape', 24 short instrumental pieces made of samples from old vinyl records. Mixture of big beat, jazz, psychodelic rock and electronic music."
Equipement used: TECHNICS 1200 EMU SP 12 MPC 2000 xl ROLAND vs 840 Teac - 80-8 (reel to reel tape recorder) - Galus
I was real excited when I heard about this one! I had the chance to catch Master Blazter perform this past summer in what was undoubtedly one of the greatest group performances I have ever witnessed! Check out the highlights from the show HERE. Could this be a prelude to a possible Master Blazter album?
"Number 7 in the series showcasing the sound of two thirds of the MasterBlaster group – Dam Funk & ComputerJay. The ubiquitious Dam Funk needs little introduction. He’s definitely played at a town near you on multiple occasions in the last few years and still has time for his weekly throwdown – Funkmosphere- in Culver City keeping his hood pass most definitely intact. He gives us two tracks here – the first a delicious groover ‘Night Stroll’ and the second a more frenetic workout – ‘3012 Luv Affair’. Flipping over Computer Jay kicks off in an almost ESG-esque vein with ‘Phantom’ following with two further tracks of heavy drums and an array of analog sounds. In keeping with much of the series Jay’s side blends as one packing in a whole heap to his ten minutes. As ever it’s held together by B+ photo jacket." - All City Records
What a great day for music! I spent all day listening to some of the most anticipated releases of the year so I'm just gonna go in the order I listened to them in.
First up is Black Milk's "Album Of The Year which is finally up and streaming online and available for purchase physically and digitally below:
I don't want to get into whether I think the album lived up to the name or not (as not to attract the haters). But I will say that it's a great album, every track has a neck braking beat along with raw untouchable lyrics which results in a "Deadly Melody"!
Definitely worth going out and grabbing this album!
Also "Album Of The Year" release party's are going on around the US this week and the RVS crew is gonna try and head over to the Daytwa (Detroit) edition of the party keep you all in the know!
NEW YORK Black Milk will be traveling to Brooklyn, NY to celebrate the album’s release at Southpaw on Tuesday, Sept 14. Also performing will be Sean Price, Elzhi, and Guilty Simpson, along with Brooklyn’s own DJ Spinna on the wheels. This event will be 18+. Order tickets here.
SAN FRANCISCO On Friday, September 24, Black will be making his San Francisco debut at the venue Mighty. The heavyweight lineup will be in effect with Detroit-representatives Elzhi and DJ House Shoes making the trip. This event will be 21+. You can order your tickets here.
DETROIT Last, and absolutely not least, Black Milk is throwing a massive album release party in his hometown of Detroit at St. Andrews Hall on Saturday, September 18. In addition to his usual band of AB & Daru, the Will Sessions band will be backing him, along with DJ Dez on turntables. The party will also double as the homecoming of HexMurda, who will be making his first appearance since his stroke in 2010. Guaranteed to be a night to remember for Detroit. Only $5 to get in. No pre-sale tickets… just show up. 18+.
" You already know. Anybody who has checked out my 2009 release 'After Midnight' should already understand the vibe i was going for. If you havent heard After Midnight, then allow me to elaborate. Midnight soul shit. Certain sounds resonate more after dark, than before dark. something about the night skies, the moon, the crickets. jazzy, smooth, vibin type music. As i always say, perfect is boring. Tracks are a bit lo fi and sloppy. but so is life. Take your jacket off, stay for a while. Grab your Rye and Coke. I tried to create an atmosphere that will set the mood right. Studying. Drinking. Smoking. Romance. Just do me a favor and play it at night. Shoutouts to Marv Won, Mr Brady, O-Phrap, Es, Solar-C, and Phillipe Edison for helping me realize the vision. Highest praises to the whole HW&W team. Ok. Less reading, more vibing. Enjoy. " - Elaquent
