Soweto Kinch - The New Emancipation

I recently ran into this gem of an album while scavenging for new sounds at a local record store in France. Soweto Kinch is one of those talented young musicians that is turning heads everywhere he goes. His most recent album, The New Emancipation, is a musical oeuvre rich in modern jazz and hip-hop. Below are a couple links to check out his music from his most recent albums along with a link to buy the album. I strongly recommend it.

"The New Emancipation is a tremendously energetic set that once again sees this celebrated British artist ambitiously exploring a variety of contemporary and classic styles. It's difficult to think of anyone currently able to produce a more convincing and engaging mix than Soweto Kinch."

BBC Music Review

Soweto Kinch - The New Emancipation by John Poulax

Buy it here: iTunes

After the jump, catch Soweto Kinch and others performing live at last year's Flyover Show in Birmingham, England.

Elzhi - Undefeated Freestyle (Produced By Madlib) [Music Video]

Elzhi unleashes his off the top mic skillz over a Madlib beat!

Directed by Calmatic

Love this sample.

R.I.P Michael "Eyedea" Larsen (November 9th 1981 - October 17th 2010)

These days it seems like every truly musically talented individual is plagued with a short life...RIP Eyedea.
Left: Eyedea Right: Abilities

Truly one of the best to do it off the top of the head, Ever.

Eyedea & Slug going forth and back @ The Wake Up Show! SO ILL!

Could listen to these two go at it all day!

Eyedea Vs P.E.A.C.E


One of my favorite Eyedea tracks
Eyedea - Shadows Have Shadows


RIP EYEDEA

Various Artists - Rust Coast Sounds [DWNLD]

"Inspired by the collective likes of Brainfeeder and Hyperdub, Rust Coast seeks to provide a similar outlet for Ohio's genre-bending beat makers and producers to communicate with the larger world. With no clear goal or roster in mind, Rust Coast Sounds blends together a variety of beats from Oberlin producers D'Greezy, M$K, and Daniel Oshima, drawing upon a slew of influences from golden age Hip Hop to grime. Toss in a dab of Cleveland MCs Smokescreen, Rust Coast mastermind Wabberjocky mixes it all together into a cohesive story, taking the listener on an auditory journey through turntablism in similar fashion to The Avalanches' Since I Left You."

It was a great pleasure to have this new album sent to us here at Rhythmic Variations of Sound. Ohio's finest young beat makers have collaborated to make a compilation of sounds for our very ears. This album touches on a variety of genres, from jazz, to hip hop, and right back to electronica. It even leaves space for a J-Dilla tribute (Find A Way)! This album, that appears here on the 16th of October, absolutely blew my mind in ways that I had yet to encounter. It was like taking ecstasy straight to my audition. In any case, you know an album is going to be on fire when it starts out by sampling 'The Twilight Zone'.
Check out the two songs below that are available on our SoundCloud:
Wabberjocky Featuring Smokescreen (Rust Coast Sounds) - Got it Like That by Rhythmic Variations Sound
D'Greezy (Rust Coast Sounds) - Ooh by Rhythmic Variations Sound
Keep it going Ohio!!

Trouble and Bass - 77Klash & The Captain [DWNLD]

Looking to quench your thirst for electro-dubstep? Here it is, the latest Trouble and Bass Smashcast featuring two of their biggest artists, 77Klash and The Captain. The Captain, a veteran in the genre, is already on his third Smashcast for the label but keeps bringing hotter and hotter ones on the table. This Smashcash lines up all the electro wobble you could possibly ask for, all on a silver platter for your enjoyment. Twenty minutes in, the entire flow changes from the head banging wobble, to the head banging beat of hip hop, grime and dancehall. Yes, you've guessed it: 77Klash has arrived. A fusion of hip hop, dancehall and electro dubstep is what this Smashcast has to offer and should not be left out. Go download the Smashcast which is available on iTunes.

While touching on Trouble and Bass, I feel like it should be noted that Drop The Lime is headed to Toronto in October. Where? The Social. Drop The Lime is heading out on his Hot As Hell tour at these locations below. This guy is a must see, and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to party with a 50s hair-styled, Brooklyn, electro deejay!

Check out Drop The Lime's Tour here: http://www.troubleandbass.com/blog/dtl-hot-as-hell-tour
As a special treat, his partner in crime, The Captain will feature at some venues!!

Finally from Trouble and Bass, we have a freebie. Another Drop The Lime freebie but this time it's all about the ever-popular Sex Sax. Here's the download link below! Check it out!!
Drop The Lime Freebie: http://www.troubleandbass.com/blog/free-download-drop-the-lime-sex-sax-star-eyes-jubilee-mex-sax-rmx

Black Milk - Album Of The Year (Stream)

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+.

YESS!

Suzi Analogue - NNXTAPE (Free Download) [DWNLD]

Suzi Analogue recently released digital and analogue versions (on Cassette) of her newest 23 track effort, NNXTAPE, one of the hottest mixtapes out right now! Ms. Analogue's bone chilling vocals and hard hitting beats hypnotize the mind leaving the listener day dreaming in another universe and in another time...

Check out the full album below and download it for free!

Free Download Link: Suzi Analogue - NNXTAPE

You can also buy it below:

NNXTAPE Cassette [ Tape Only ] = $8
Full length audio cassette of NNXTAPE. Limited Edition.
Also includes immediate download of 24-track album in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.
Cheers // $@
BUY NOW!

NNXTAPE Deluxe Set [ ∞ ] = $12
• Full Length NNXTAPE Cassette
• 11 x 17 NNXT Poster
• 2 "$@" WildStyle vinyl stickers.
Also includes immediate full download of 24-track album in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.
Cheers // $@
BUY NOW!

Grab everything @ Band Camp - Suzi Analogue

So digg up your old walk man/cassette player and feast your ears on this masterpeace!!!

Suzi Analogue - 3P (2009)

In light of her recently released LP, NNXTAPE, I thought I would post this four track EP entitled "3P" released in August of 2009 to make sure nobody's sleeping on the multitalented; singer and producer, Suzi Analogue.



Listen to every track for free below and if you like what you hear, go ahead and buy the EP for a measly 5 Bucks!:


Fantastic "3P'!!!

Devonwho – WaVES (2009) [DWNLD]

Even though this is a year old, it was definitely worth posting anyways. Download this EP free thanks to Fresh Selects!

"This latest offering, the WaVES EP, mainly consists of some recent highlights from his ever-changing MySpace player, but he also threw in some all new exclusives as well. Included in the EP are five instrumentals, a track each with both singer/Fresh Kept Secret gradute, Suzi Analogue (who also did the artwork), and also one of the nicest MC’s currently residing in Portland, Theory Hazit, and also a white label remix of Frank N Dank’s “Shut It Down.”"

"So thats about it – let the WaVES be your weekend soundtrack and lemme know what you think. Also, be on the lookout for much more from devonwho coming soon to both right here and elsewhere. You can check out three streams from the project before you get the free download below." - Fresh Selects

Download Link: devonwho - WaVES

DevonWho - KeepthaFunkAlive (EP)

DevonWho "Keep(s)thaFunkAlive" by releasing this heavy 4 track EP on All City Dublin.


Absolutley looooove the artwork

Track List:
1. KeepthaFunkAlive
2. Red
3. Stile
4. Tracklift

DevonWho - KeepthaFunkAlive:
DevonWho - KeepthaFunkAlive by Rhythmic Variations Sound

DevonWho - Red:
DevonWho - Red by Rhythmic Variations Sound

Also check out this Shigeto remix of DevonWho's "Red":
Devonwho - Red ( Shigeto Redux ) by SHIGETO

"KeepthaFunkAlive" by grabbing this EP @ Rush Hour Store: : DEVONWHO - KEEPTHAFUNKALIVE - ALL CITY DUBLIN

DevonWho - 3P (EP) [DWNLD]

Devonwho's heavy yet smooth 3 track EP entitled "3P" from last October released shortly after his debut.

Listen to and download every song for free below:

KRTS - Remixes for Beards and Flannels [DWNLD]

Love hearing remixes of the classics and this is exactly that! Up and coming producer KRTS puts his own spin on some of your old school favorites and does every track justice!

"KRTS is back with another rompin', eclectic mixture of tracks: Remixes for Beards and Flannels. Classics from hip-hop's early years are mashed with contemporary sounds and transformed into head-bangin', feet-stompin', eardrum-annihilatin', bass-bustin', grimy-ass indie dance tracks set to blow your Raybans off."

"Get ready for 10 of your classics of the 80's and 90's"

Give every track off the compilation a listen and download the whole thing for free below!:


Also check out the first single off of "Remixes for Beards and Flannels" - 'Brooklyn Zoo'(Krts Residential Remix)




Download everything @ Bandcamp - KRTS

Check out more KRTS @
KRTS Music
Soundcloud - KRTS
Facebook - KRTS
Myspace - KRTS
Youtube - KRTS

EnJoY!

Onra - Long Distance LP

I just got my hands on this LP and I really can't stop listening to it! The French producer, Onra, changes the sound of music with this groundbreaking album featuring an 80's feel orchestrated by electronic/hip-hop sounds! The album includes guest appearances by Olivier Daysoul, Walter Mecca and even T3 of Slum Village! Check out the album teaser and the incredibly creative music video for "The One" featuring T3 after the tracklist.


Tracklisting:
1 Intro
2 My Comet
3 My Mind Is Gone feat. Olivier Daysoul
4 Rock On
5 Sitting Back
6 High Hopes feat. Reggie B
7 Girl
8 Send Me Your Love
9 WeeOut feat. Buddy Sativa
10 Moving
11 Mechanical
12 Don't Stop
13 The One feat. T3 from Slum Village
14 Oper8tor
15 Long Distance feat. Olivier Daysoul
16 Tape This
17 To The Beat feat. Walter Mecca
18 Wonderland
19 Jeeps
20 L.I.A.B.
21 Cherry (Outro)

Video: Album Teaser

Onra - Long Distance - New Album (Teaser) from enozoib on Vimeo.

Music Video: Onra - The One ft. T3 of Slum Village

Onra - The One feat. T3 from Slum Village from Onra on Vimeo.

Purchase this LP @ iTunes - Onra - Long Distance LP for a measly $9.99!

Give some of Onra's songs a listen below:



If your still not convinced, check out more of Onra @ Soundcloud - Onra

SoundCloud Splash: Mr. Dibia$e - New Joints

I was in the mood to hear some new Dibia$e joints this morning so I checked out his Soundcloud and ended up finding an EP's worth of new tracks (6 tracks) all uploaded yesterday. I smell a new Dibia$e beat tape!

Mr. Dibia$e - Anything
anything by mr.dibiase

Mr. Dibia$e - Atmosphere
atmosphere by mr.dibiase

Mr. Dibia$e - Peas
peas by mr.dibiase

Mr. Dibia$e - Cosignin
cosignin by mr.dibiase

Mr. Dibia$e - Skyhigh
skyhigh by mr.dibiase

Mr. Dibia$e - Paradise
Paradise by mr.dibiase

Check out more @ Soundcloud - Mr. Dibia$e

EnjoY

Infinite Potentials & Nigel One - moOnjoy! ft. Lisa Preston [DWNLD]

Great new track, "moOnjoy!" by two members of Indigo Pyramid; Infinite Potentials and Nigel One, featuring the beautiful voice of Lisa Preston aka LP. The beat and vocals are so incredibly cohesive adding a stickiness to the whole song. Absolutely looooove the artwork for this track!



Props to Infinite Potentials for droppin' this off

Devonwho x Black Milk x NAMELESS - "Actriz Mix" [DWNLD]

Can't say I saw this collaboration coming but I was definitely excited when I saw these artists names in the same sentence! This track does not disappoint either with the drums eq'ed perfectly giving the beat a typical Black Milk feel while sampled Dilla vocals echo on top that make "you wanna bounce in ya whip, with that real live shit!"

Listen To The Track & Download Below:


Download Link: Devonwho x Black Milk x NAMELESS - "Actriz Mix"

Jeremiah Jae - Eating Donuts & Other Refine Foods (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

Chicago based beat-maker and wordsmith, Jeremiah Jae, drops his latest mixtape; "Eating Donuts & Other Refine Foods." The clever name is referring to the various producers that Jeremiah rhymes over including several J.Dilla beats from his album "Donuts" and "Other Refine Foods" including Madlib and Flying Lotus.


Track List:

1. Stop Bitin' (Prod. J Dilla)
2. People As I Am (Prod. J Dilla)
3. Rolls (Prod. Madlib)
4. Mash Potatoes Spinach (Prod. J Dilla)
5. Greek Down (Prod. Madlib)
6. Freebase (Prod. Jeremiah Jae)
7. Quester (Prod. Jeremiah Jae)
8. Smoke Circle (Prod. Madlib)
9. Jackson Park (Prod. Flying Lotus)
10. Green Escaped (Prod. Madlib)
11. Fly By Night (Prod. Madlib)
12. GobStopper (Prod. J Dilla)
13. Don't Fry (Prod. J Dilla)
14. Food Hu$tle (Prod. Madlib)
15. Truth Sayers (Prod. Projeck)
16. Different Flavors (Prod. J Dilla)
17. ***BONUS***

Download Link: Jeremiah Jae - Eating Donuts & Other Refine Foods

Ced Hughes X Hudson Mohawke - Margarine (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

What do you get when you batter the shit out of "Butter"??? You get "Margarine." In this Free Mixtape EP featuring beats by Hud Mo and rhymes by Ced Hughes, "Butter" is turned to "Margarine." Just last year Hudson Mohawke released his critically acclaimed album "Butter." I had the privilege of seeing Hud Mo live earlier this year where he performed his entire album and much more which was arguably one of the craziest and intense spectacles T.Dot has seen to date (Post with video's coming soon). If you still haven't noticed, I am a giant Hud Mo fan!

In this EP, up and coming Hip-Hop/Experimental rapper, Ced Hughes, lays down an entire album worth of bars on various beats off of "Butter." Now, I never thought Hudson Mohawke's beats were meant to be taken and rapped over because they were just that good instrumentally, let alone that there would be a full mixtape released of it! But I have to give the man Ced Hughes major credit. He definitely did his thing over every beat not trying to take the spot light from the beats but rather flowing with them smoothly.

Check the video below for the track "Spacely Sprokets" off of Margarine:

Ced Hughes - "Spacely Sprockets" from Number Twenty on Vimeo.

Download & Track list below:

Give the whole mixtape a listen pre-download: Ced Hughes X Hudson Mohawke - Margarine (Mixtape)

Download Link: Ced Hughes X Hudson Mohawke - Margarine (Mixtape)

Due to recent controversy about this project and the people behind it, RVS would just like to say that I acknowledge that Hudson Mohawke or anyone that represents him, had absolutely nothing to due with the above mixtape. It's simply Ced Hughes that rapped over his beats without his permission, that is all, please don't spam the comment area with hate messages toward us, its simply a mixtape that we posted. End of discussion.

P Villa - Awkward Science [DWNLD]

P Villa is an up and coming beat maker/producer and 1/3 or the Blunt Guts Nation Crew. P-Villa drops some science on his debut album taking you on a listening spree from lecture to lecture in a 10 part course on the "Awkward Science" of beat making. Each beat has been concocted using an array of solutions including hip-hop, electronica, crunk, metal and even country resulting in an experimental masterpiece!


Check Out Every Song Below:


Buy The Album @ P Villa - Band Camp

Every track on here is a neck snapper!

"Embrace The Awkwardness"
-P Villa

Elaquent - Persona [DWNLD]

T.DOT STAND UP! There's not enough that can be said about the Toronto Beat Maker/Producer; Elaquent also known as EQ. This Hip-Hip/Electronica artist has been tearing up the Toronto beat scene for years now. What really put me on to his music was when I first heard Elaquent's In Colour Vol.1 (Dirty Loops). It was so blatantly obvious that it had been greatly influenced by the man J Dilla with samples from his beats, his vocals and the continuos "Turn It Up" sample in many of his songs along with his raw beats were hard to put down. He recently released his album "Persona" which has gained major attention in the underground and is one of my favorites at the moment.

Check Out Every Song Below:

Support Elaquent by purchasing "Persona" for a measly 9 bucks, seriously this shit is worth it.
Purchase @ Band Camp or iTunes

Also Check Out These Beat Battles Elaquent Has TORN UP Around T.DOT:




Also Check Out This De La Soul "Stakes Is High" Elaquent Remix That You Can Find On Elaquent's "Joint's For The Ipod (Elaquent Remixes)" The album includes hot remixes of songs by Clipse, De La Soul, Eminem, Jedi Mind Tricks, Lupe Fiasco, Pharcyde, J Dilla and Talib Kweli:


And if your still not convinced; Dude has released an unhealthy amount of free music:
Download Links Below: (Right Click Save As)
Elaquent & Introspect - Godspeed

Elaquent - Freebies (2010)

Elaquent - After Midnight (2009)

Elaquent & Soap-Box - Love Story

Elaquent & Bhon - Self I Am

Elaquent - In Colour Vol.1 (Dirty Loops)

Elaquent - In Colour Vol.2 (Dirtier Loops)

Elaquent - In Colour Vol.3 (Dirtiest Loops)

Elaquent - Join't For The Ipod (Elaquent Remixes)


Also Check Out More Elaquent @ Soundcloud & Myspace

Every single one of these freebies are dope as hell! Don't Sleep!