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Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Listen To The-Dream Cover Sam Cooke w/ His IAMSAM EP

Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Little Simz Shares Free ‘AGE 101: DROP X’ EP feat. Jesse Boykins III, Mick Jenkins + More

Little Simz is on the quite roll, folks. Just yesterday we heard her and BADBADNOTGOOD in an unholy musical union on “Our Conversations” for Red Bull Sound Select’s 20 Before 16. And less than a day later, we’ve been gifted yet another installment of her AGE 101 EP series. DROP X finds Simz linking with an impressive roster, including Isaiah Rashad, Jesse Boykins III, Mick Jenkins, Tiffany Gouché and SiR (most of those on the album’s brokenhearted opener “Just A Dose.” Slip into the holidaze with a free stream and download of Little Simz’s AGE 101: DROP X below and peep the full itinerary of her forthcoming tour dates to catch the British beat bomber in-the-flesh at the front-end of the New Year.

Tour Dates:
Jan 17, 2016 @ Pumpehuset – København K, Denmark
Jan 19, 2016 @ Posten – Odense C, Denmark
Jan 22, 2016 @ Miłość – Warsaw, Poland
Jan 24, 2016 @ Flex – Vienna, Austria
Jan 29, 2016 @ Exil – Zurich, Switzerland
Jan 30, 2016 @ Club Bonsoir – Berne, Switzerland
Feb 03, 2016 @ La Maroquinerie – Paris, France
Feb 05, 2016 @ Melkweg Theater – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Feb 06, 2016 @ Zoom Club – Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
Feb 08, 2016 @ O2 Academy Birmingham – Birmingham, United Kingdom
Feb 09, 2016 @ O2 Academy Bristol – Bristol, United Kingdom
Feb 10, 2016 @ Waterfront – Norwich, United Kingdom
Feb 12, 2016 @ Belgrave Music Hall – Leeds, United Kingdom
Feb 13, 2016 @ Manchester The Deaf Institute – Manchester, United Kingdom
Feb 15, 2016 @ Glasgow Garage – Glasgow, United Kingdom
Feb 16, 2016 @ O2 Academy Islington – London, United Kingdom
Feb 17, 2016 @ The Haunt – Brighton, United Kingdom
Feb 23, 2016 @ Goodgod Small Club – Sydney, Australia
Feb 24, 2016 @ Howler, MELBOURNE, Australia
Feb 25, 2016 @ The Tbc Club – Brisbane, Australia
Feb 26, 2016 @ Chevron Festival Gardens – Guildford, Australia

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Bonobo Drops World Groove Brilliance On A New NTS Radio Show

Bonobo (aka Simon Green) is launching a new ongoing musical series. It’s called OUTLIER, and will feature a series of live events. The series will grow as 2016 unfolds, becoming “possibly…small festivals, all-nighters, or one- or two-day parties. Maybe a radio show, maybe a label. I want to start putting together a more cohesive thing,” Green told Billboard earlier this month. “I’m trying to bring that European warehouse party vibe out here,” he added.

One of the first iterations of OUTLIER is a new radio set Bonobo dropped on NTS Radio this week–a two hour show of absolutely fantastic world grooves that includes American jazz, afrobeat and much more. Listen to the full radio show below, and keep an eye out for more OUTLIER events happening soon, over on Bonobo’s facebook page.

TRACKLIST
Louiz Banks – Song For My Lady
Mammal Hands – Kandaiki
Holy forest – Africa Calling
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – What It is
Seven Davis Jnr – Try Me
Monte Booker – Baby (Feat. Ravyn Lenae)
Session Victim – Crystal Maze
Kemback – Awaken
Rival Consoles – Pre
George Fitzgerald – Full Circle (Bonobo Remix)
Henry Wu – Dubplate Special
Roman Flugel – Teenage Engineering
DJ Richard – Vampire Dub
Chrome Sparks – bMoonraker
Kiasmos – Drawn
Auntie Flo – Su La (Feat. Anbuley)
TCB – 2nd Touch (Roman Flugel Remix)
Frankey & Sandrino – Acamar
Abra – Fruit
Jlin – Unknown Tongues
Zora Jones – First Light
Clap! Clap! – Serendipity
Mo Kolours – Tears and Sand
Throwing Snow – Glower
Axel Boman – 1979
Tee Mango – Tribute

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Snoop Dogg Waves His Flag High For Hometown On “I’m From Long Beach”

These days, Snoop Dogg is known far less for his slinky hallmark bars and much more for being the weed mascot for hip hop and pop culture at large. Seriously, the man went and started his own social network and media house for stoners earlier this year, which shouldn’t necessarily overshadow the very funky, but also very underwhelming Bush LP he put together with Pharrell, but it should be noted that your boy’s weed industry exploits are definitely getting the bulk of the shine in 2015. And that’s fine and all, but it’s kind of a shame that we haven’t heard the Doggfather really stretch out on a cut in so long.

Snoop has felt that drought, and answered the call today with a little hometown anthem. “I’m From Long Beach” finds the rapper-turned-weed-mogul finally put in a fresh 16 for the old heads to rock to. Put the top back, spark the L and unwind with the legend Snoop Dogg down below. And if it’s good your earhole, take it home with you by copping on iTunes today. Those looking to step into the foggy mind of Snoop, should refer to his journalistic endeavors on GGN and let the hilarity ensue.

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Monday, 21 December 2015

Raven Sorvino Drops Pretty Pink EP + Video For “My My My”

Raven Sorvino

After heating things up with singles featuring Gangsta Boo and Mélat over the last few months, Houston/LA emcee, Raven Sorvino comes through with her brand new EP, Pretty Pink. Along with the Gangsta Boo and Mélat features, the 5-track EP also has an assist from Lucille Ghatti, while WoddysProduce handles all the production (J Hyphen co-produces track #2). Raven looks to pay homage to her late father (James L. Pink), a prominent figure in the Houston community, as well as to empower fellow boss women (with a very intentional all-female supporting cast) with her latest release. Get some words from Raven on the project, as well as her new video for Pretty Pink track, “My My My,” below.

Pretty Pink is a new chapter in my book. It’s my signature sound that you get from WoodysProduce and myself just more vast. He and I are both progressing in our careers and this is what it sounds like. A continuation of sounds and creativity from our last collab Queen Of HeArtz. New flows and sounds with an all female cast to support.

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I wanna play at the Afropunk festival for dancers!! :)

Hey all. Good morning to all you good peeps out there. I’m not even going to front….I love what I’m seeing with the Afropunk festival and want to play(aka deejay) there!

I don’t care if it’s in a tent with 100 festival goers. I rock soulful house music, afrobeat, and rare grooves. Check out my latest mix here. It is a live recording from my recent appearance on Morgan State University radio(WEAA). Hope you enjoy.

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Mixtape Monday:The Gaslamp Killer, DJ Rashad Hayes, DJ Matman + More!

We’re very pleased to bring you what may be the final Mixtape Monday roundup of 2015–a final batch of audio presents, gift wrapped and nestled under the tree just for you and yours. And given that’s the case, we’ve determined to go out in style with a dynamic duo set from The Gaslamp Killer, shot on video by the great folks at Boiler Room. Further on down the line we’re bringing you new sounds from DJ Rashad Hayes, Complexion and some vintage holiday-inspired Cookin’ Soul goodness. It’s time to end the year on a high, funky note. Mixtapes begin now.

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Little Simz & BADBADNOTGOOD Connect On The Syrupy New Joint “Our Conversations”

Let the records show that Little Simz and BADBADNOTGOOD are a natural fit. The UK emceestress and the jazz punks may exist on the fringes of the hip hop realm, but when their sounds collide it’s a beautiful thing to behold. As the final installment of Red Bull Sound Select’s 20 Before 16, they put their respective good foots forward, concocting the lush, string-stirring loosie “Our Conversations,” marrying Simz’s penchant for blazed bars and BBNG’s astral arrangements in a heady and unholy union.

It’s always a pleasure to hear some of the new school’s most promising come together under one groove. Hear Little Simz & BADBADNOTGOOD’s cap to Red Bull Sound Select’s 20 Before 16 campaign down below and if you’re looking for a glimpse at Simz live and direct, peep the full itinerary for her sprawling European and Australian tour below.

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Sunday, 20 December 2015

STREAM The ‘ClairVoyant’ Mixtape From Teedra Moses

Singer/songwriter Teedra Moses celebrated her birthday this year with the release of the new 13-track ClairVoyant mixtape. The project is a soul drenched compilation that arrives just months after the critically-acclaimed Cognac & Conversation LP. ClairVoyant packs thumping trap and broken beat joints in with reworks of tracks from Kanye West, Drake, Sade, Mary J. Blige and other 90s classics. Check the tracks below to stream the ClairVoyant mixtape. Purchase the Cognac & Conversation LP via iTunes.

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Amy Winehouse x Mokoa & Mogul – “Stronger Than Me” (Remix)

EU producers Mokoa and Mogul rework Amy Winehouse‘s 2003 Frank LP standout “Stronger Than Me” into a monstrous dance jam. Blending deep house and disco with Winehouse’s dirty soul, the producers emerge from the lab with a gargantuan track propelled by the highs and lows of her signature vocal and some decidedly sick chords. Check the track below to listen to “Stronger Than Me” (Mokoa x Mogul Remix). Download the remix via toneden.io. Grab Amy Winehouse’s Frank LP via iTunes.

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REVIVE Audio: Killiam Shakespeare x Chris Turner – “21st Century”

Philadelphia based groove collective Killiam Shakespeare celebrates their self-titled debut LP with an exclusive stream of the new single “21st Century” featuring Chris Turner. The project, which landed Friday via Ropeadope Records, boasts appearances from Turner, Jennah Bell, Ebony Joi, Louis Fouche, Wayne Moore, Dwayne Wright, Noel Scales, Dayne Jordan, Randy Runyon, Dai Miyazaki, Pablo Batista and Adam Blackstone. A sonic snapshot of their varied influences, the Killiam Shakespeare LP finds band members Corey Bernhard (keys), Steve McKie (drums), Andre Pinckney (bass), Anthony DeCarlo (guitar) and Aaron Draper (percussion) serving up a hard rocking 13-track collection that plays well beyond the purview of your standard freshman release. Dig into the track below to listen to “21st Century.” Purchase the Killiam Shakespeare LP via iTunes. Get more via REVIVE.

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Saturday, 19 December 2015

Beneficence x Masta Ace – “When The Sun Comes” (prod. KON Sci)

Newark representative Beneficence teams with Masta Ace on the Basement Chemistry single “When The Sun Comes” produced by KON Sci (of Minds One). The track is the second single from the 19-track project due out on January 29th via Ill Adrenaline Records. Masta Ace is one of a handful of legends on the Basement Chemistry lineup, including Inspectah Deck, MC Eiht, El Da Sensei, Chubb Rock and Dres (of Black Sheep). Scratch Academy‘s DJ Noumenon provides the cuts on the lush true school production packed to the gills with radiant imagery and righteous lyricism. Check the track below to listen to “When The Sun Comes” Pre-order the digital download of Basement Chemistry via iTunes. Purchase the project on CD and limited-edition vinyl via Fatbeats.

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Big Cats Shares Beautiful New Instrumental Track “Take A Step”

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Minneapolis beatmaker Big Cats shared a gorgeous bit of sonic gratitude with his fans earlier this month in the form of “Take A Step,” an instrumental(ish) cut full of immersive vocals, tape-delayed drums, cello, clean keyboards and lush echoing drums. The cut was posted as thank you for the 100,000+ plays he’s gotten on SoundCloud so far, and if it’s any indication of where his sound is headed, he should be getting 100,000 more very soon.

“Take a Step” features vocals from Claire De Lune of Minneapolis duo act Tiny Deaths, and was recorded directly to cassette tape with Big Cats (aka Spencer Wirth-Davis) playing piano and handling the drums. Much of the sound we hear was sourced from improvised in-studio sessions, and in a text message, Cats told Okayplayer that the process is very similar to the one that gave birth to his upcoming album, What If It Doesn’t Get Better. That project is due to drop sometime in the next year, and will feature more of the dense soundscape-style stuff we’re treated to here. Listen to Big Cats’s new cut below, and make sure you doing it with a good pair of headphones–there’re some gorgeous textures at work on this one.

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Chet Faker Shares Spacey New Archival Cut “Underground”

After breaking out into the open with his last year’s LP Built on Glass, Australian electro-crooner Chet Faker has kept a relatively low profile throughout 2015. Faker did team up with producer Marcus Marr to share Work, an EP replete with dancefloor tempos and an extra-synthetic veneer of sensuality, but fans of his solo work have received only a few remixes and a funky one-off single, “Bend,” to tide them over.

Friday, Chet Faker delivered at least a little more for his parched listening base in the form of “Underground,” a spacey instrumental track uploaded to SoundCloud with nothing but a single #archive tag serving as description. Consisting of percolating drum patches and some extremely sparse instrumentation, it’s more than likely just a demo that never quite grew into fruition. Even so, it’s a perfectly lovely listen, full of the nocturnal sense of longing that Chet Faker imbues into much of his music. Listen to “Underground” below and check out the singer’s West Coast year-end tour dates after the jump.

Chet Faker 2015 Tour Dates:

Mon, Dec 28 The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA, US
Tue, Dec 29 The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CA, US
Thu, Dec 31 Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA, US

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Cookin Soul Shares A New Kit Of Drum Sounds Used By Freeway, Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs, YG, The Game + More!

Christmas is still a week away, but Spanish production duo Cookin Soul have shared a fantastic gift with any production-inclined hip-hop heads who might be out there, hanging up their stockings. It’s called The Main Ingredients Drum Kit, and just like their Jet Sounds release last year, features some of their high-caliber kick, snare and synth tones, isolated and formatted for beatmakers everywhere to take advantage of. If you’re looking to add a infuse your sound with some punchy funk, this is the way to do it.

The full drum kit was released through The Drum Broker, and a sample of what’s included was posted to SoundCloud late Friday night. Beat sounds used on tracks released by Curren$y, Pusha T, Mac Miller, YG, The Game, Evidence, AZ and Freddie Gibbs are all in there. Listen to the sample below, pick up the full package for the bargain price of $25 here, and read the full specs after the jump.

Drum Kit Features:
-430 sounds from Cookin’ Soul’s personal stash…

-19 folders full of drums, basslines, 808s, percussion, fills, fx, instruments, vox

-Exclusive adlibs, chants and vocals taken from original studio recording sessions

Features the drums from the following records & more:
CJ Fly (Pro Era) – Still the Motto
CJ Fly (Pro Era) – The Error
Cookin Bananas – Aqui te pillo aqui temazo
Cookin Bananas – Cambios
Cookin Bananas – Cerveza y Cigarrillos
Cookin Bananas – Cuanto Hablais
Cookin Bananas – Todo sobre mi desmadre
Cookin Soul – NY State of Mind
Chuuwee – Bikini Bottom
Gucci Mane – Pop your Back
Evidence – Amsterdam
Freddie Gibbs – My Nigga
Freddie Gibbs – Possible
Freddie Gibbs – Walk in with the M.O.
Freeway – Rose n Bo
Isaiah Rashad – Food For thought
Joell Ortiz – Food For thought
Krondon – Hot Tamales
Mac Miller – Genius
\Marcelo D2 – Eu Tenho o Poder
Max B – Lip Sing
MC Melodee – Check out Melodee
MC Melodee – Games you Play
Mickey Factz – Flyin Ballons
Nipsey Hussle – A million
Nipsey Hussle – Best Rapper
Nipsey Hussle – Blue Dream
Nipsey Hussle – Durban Poison
Nipsey Hussle – Girl Scout Cookies
Nipsey Hussle – L.A. Confidential
Nipsey Hussle – Northern Lights
Nipsey Hussle – OG Kush
NORE – Student of the Game
Redman – Boss
Styles P – Kick in the Door
Tek – Notta Game
The Game – Baggage Claim
The Jacka – Gotta Rap
Willie the Kid – Get Yours
YG – Block Party
YG – Driving like im loco
YG – Creepin
YG – G Thang
YG – Grindage
YG – Mansion Party

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Coin$ x Black Thought – “Throwback” (prod. Mizzy Beatz)

Taking it back to spit fire fundamentals, Philly spitter Coin$ teams with Black Thought on the hard hitting loosie “Throwback.” The boom-bap inspired heater produced by Mizzy Beatz finds both MC’s dropping heavy bars against the careening instrumental without breaking a sweat. Coin$ packs in plenty of slick talk, which is offset by a straight shooting treatise from Thought that hearkens back to “75 Bars.” A choice Jay Z sample rounds this joint out. Check the track below to listen to “Throwback.” Get more via coinsismoney.com.

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Rainy Milo – “How Pretty You Look” (When You’re Telling Me Lies)

UK songstress Rainy Milo returns to the surface with the new single “How Pretty You Look” (When You’re Telling Me Lies) produced by LO with some help from Daje. The ambient ballad is the first sign of life from Rainy Milo ahead of her forthcoming EP. She explained the inspiration for the track in conversation with NYLON:

“I wrote this song when thinking about how easy it is for someone you love to lie to you and how blindly we can allow ourselves to believe what we want as a way of avoiding pain,” Milo told us in an email. “This track was me getting over a painful truth.”

Check the track below to listen to “How Pretty You Look.” Get more on Rainy Milo at rainymilo-official.uk.

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!llmind x Timbaland – “The Force” (Turn Up)

Super producers !llmind and Timbaland team on the Star Wars inspired single “The Force” (Turn Up) ahead of Timbo’s forthcoming King Stays King mixtape, which drops on Christmas Day. The highly-anticipated tape boasts appearances from Kehlani, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Migos and some unreleased material from Aaliyah. Packed with sound bytes from Darth Vader and Obi Wan Kenobi, “The Force…” is a trapped out dream come true for club kids and fans of the celebrated sci-fi series. As expected, !llmind and Timbo put on a clinic in proper percussion that bodes well for what’s to come on King Stays King. The track also comes packaged with some dope fan art from Naturel. Check the track below to listen to “The Force (Turn Up). Keep your ears open for more from Timbaland.

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Unseen 60 seconds with Downton Abbey cast | BAFTA Celebrates Downton Abbey

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Friday, 18 December 2015

OKP Premiere: su na & Alo Lee Conjure Up Warm Beauty On “Blood”

On his newest single “Blood,” su na has lit a fire–you can feel it in the track’s warm and crackling sub bass and almost even see it in the bright synth flickers that float above it all. There’s haze over everything–a grey but comforting smoke. The Minneapolis producer pairs blossoming chords with a driving, bone-dry drums to create a bit of hyper-modern R&B that stands high, high above the present-day SoundCloud scene. But then, he’s not the only one involved.

London vocalist Alo Lee works in tandem with su na on “Blood,” delivering slow and immersive melodies that bridge the gaps between each beat. “We have the same blood,” Lee croons on the hook, reminding us that the petty differences that divide us are only ever imagined. “We really are all just people at the end of the day- people just trying to get through life,” Lee told Okayplayer. “We cast so many judgements on one another all the time and it needs to stop.”

Okayplayer is very pleased to present the world premiere of “Blood,” a track that su na (real name Alec Ness) himself sees as a crucial step in the right direction. “This one really hits the direction I’ve been working toward. A darker Rnb sound with an emphasis on shuffle and groove. I wanted to drop this single before my next EP project comes out,” he said. That new EP will be six tracks, and reportedly they’re already mastered and ready to be rolled out. In the meantime, “Blood” is your holdover; listen to the gorgeous new single below.

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