Category archive: Audio

“LA♥JPN♥LA” Vol. 1 is a collection of tracks from L.A. and Japanese artists to support the earthquake victims of Japan. This compilation features L.A. producers like DāM-FunK, Samiyam, Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Mike Gao, Ras G as well as numerous beatmakers from Japan such as Mitsu The Beats & Fitz Ambro$e. Extra low bitrate this time, because we really urge you to make a purchase at . All proceeds go to Japanese earthquake relief so be a good sport and show some Japan Love!

DāM-FunK – Japan Love [096kbps]

Quite weird we never did a post about Ben Jones before. Always knew he was responsible for some great productions, but I just discovered some new gems he produced. Hadn’t heard this Leon King song before that goes by the name of “Fresh”. What ever happened to Leon….where you at bro? Also hadn’t heard this crazy nice Ben Jones remix of Matti Roots‘ track “OCD” before. Don’t know if they are still in the demo-fase, but these need to find their way out into the world if you ask me!

Leon King – Fresh

Matti Roots – OCD (Ben Jones Remix)

No Slept on Sundays today, but a laid back new joint from FlexFab & Chief (the beatmaker) that goes by the name of “Invazion”. Comes with a fun little video and is available as a free download! Kick back and enjoy..

So it’s been a while, but last month the Letherette‘s duo from the UK dropped their new “Letherette” EP 2 on Ho_tep. It’s been out for a minute, but no reason not to share it with those that missed it. Really liking the sound of “Bruse” with it’s heavy bass. Go get it at  or for you vinyl freaks head over to Boomkat.

Letherette – Bruse [128kbps]

After our Jamire Williams (ERIMAJ) and Brandee Younger posts we’re finally starting to get some more jazz influenced music in our inbox. The next one is from drummer/keybassist/producer Manuals. The first single from his upcoming debut solo album “MID One (Manuals Instrumental Disc One)” is the heavy afrobeat influenced tune “MPG”. Check it out below and show some support when the album drops..

Manuals – MPG

I saw this bad ass Opolopo remix of Tomson and Benedict‘s “Blind” come by earlier today. It features Bantu Soul and comes with some very promising remixes by Alton Miller and Opolopo. Check out a sneak preview of Opo’s Boogie Remix and expect the full digital to release on September 5th via Tone Control Music.

Tomson & Benedict Ft. Bantu Soul – Blind (Opolopo Boogie Remix Clip) 

Last month miss Brandee Younger, a very talented harpist from NY, dropped her “Prelude” EP. Now this is on some new school talented shit featuring Niia on vocals, Dezron Douglas on bass and E.J. Strickland on drums. Loving “So Alive” which is available as a free download at Brandee’s Bandcamp!

Brandee Younger – So Alive [left click]

Last Friday Onra, Buddy Sativa and me went to check out a show with the guys from Electric Wire Hustle, Benny Tones, Ladi6 and a really nice guy called Isaac Aesili. I had heard about Isaac before, but had never heard the “Eye See” album he released in 2009. Wanted to share the title track with you guys, cuz I think it’s a nice one. Head over to  to purchase.

Isaac Aesili – Eye See [128kbps]

Very early sneak peak at the upcoming Finest Ego compilation. This time it’s the United Kingdom and Ireland that get to represent their hood. There’s some good stuff on here, but for me the biggest song was “Blurry Dream” by fLako, who moved to the UK just to be a part of this compilation. Check out the Finest Ego Bandcamp to check out what is coming August 5th. Buy links will follow in due time.

fLako – Blurry Dream [128kbps]

Mister Bibal just sent us his new “Losange Jaures” EP. Take the word Los Angeles, rape it a bit with the help of some French lingual skills and add the street name where Samuel lives. Voila (that’s French) and you get the title for this one. Out on Trueflav Records and available HERE.

Mister Bibal – Liza [128kbps]