Haha this is one of the coolest videos I’ve seen in a minute. Rhymesayers strike again! Peep evidence spitting word, for word, while riding fuck off roller-coaster. Nothing but respect for that. Helps that the tune is hard too, of course. Once again, brought to you by our Rhymesayer’s dealer – Abjekt.

DTMD’s most recent EP The Basic’s hasn’t left my iPhone since I first posted/downloaded it back in February. This is rare for me because my iPhone catalogue gets switched up every month. These guys stay there. Quite possibly one of my favourite Hip Hop groups on the come up at the moment, these 19 year olds (!!!!) continue to impress me.

‘A Loan for the Lonely’ comes off their upcoming Makin’ Dollas album, need that in my life. Until’ then, press play on this – you’ll love it. The video is ill too. Stay on it and if you haven’t already – GET THEIR EP, it’s free!

Shouts to Amelia

Five months ago we lost one of the illest, most talented producers we had – Nujabes. Many heralded him as the ‘Japanese Dilla’, a fitting title given the soulful nature of his hard knocking boom clap beats. As with most great musical messiahs, who leave us way too soon, their music allows for their memory to breathe and grow, Nujabes is no exception.

‘Homeward Journey’ is a new track taken off an upcoming new release which fans can expect to drop end of this year/beginning of next. The fittingly titled song features Nujabes’ tender production qualities, led by a melodic and heart breaking piano, it incorporates the elements I love of what this man was able to do. Beautiful.

Rest in power homie.

Shouts to Andrew

9th Wonder introduces Thee Tom Hardy – get to know. I am.

Shouts to 2dbz

Aloe Blacc is the one. His voice is next level, the soul this man oozes is ridiculous. Peep him performing ‘Politician’ live  for DJ Hyphen and J. Moore in Seattle. The new album, Good Times, can’t come sooner – it’s officially released via Stones Throw on September 28th.

And don’t forget Aloe Blacc is coming to LDN Town, more info here.

D-Nice presents the very first episode of ‘Soul Survivors’ featuring Soul man Bilal, in it he speaks about his childhood, growing up in a big family, the sound he has created and what that involves, the new album and a whole other cool ish.

Great interview/feature. Look forward to seeing more.

Stalley is on some next level right now, one of the most exciting emcee’s on the come up (for me, at least). This video is beautifully shot and is in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

…Can’t believe it’s been five years.