Category archive: Audio

UpMyAlley is equally happy and proud to present the very first EP of extra talented London based singer Shuanise. aptly entitled “Voice Of Reason”. Already known from her critically acclaimed “Untitled” effort with UpMyAlley family member fLako on BBE`s “Dirty Soul Electric” Compilation she is now coming at you with fresh unheard musical goodness, delivering 3 stunning tracks that all capture a really different vibe and all come in both vocal & instrumental versions. For more informations about the release and how to purchase other UpMyAlley releases, check out their new website..

Shuanise – Alailoye Prod. fLako

Once again the Linkwood Family get down and dirty. Their new album “System” is an album forged from experience. Unlike the last album, this one is a true cross-over ranging from 80’s boogie-influenced music to techno-ish and deep house sounding tunes. I know I’m in love with at least two joints of this album, so give it a listen if you see it in the recordshop. Available via Rushhour or Juno Records (from Oct. 9th) for the lovers of digital music.

Linkwood – Tears (snippet)

We posted the stream last week, because previously this AFTA-1‘s remix was exclusively available on, “Cotton : Drum”, the FREE promo CDR included in every GAS’D purchase. Because this track was so well received he decided to make the “Fortune” remix available to each and all in appreciation of the massive love he’s received for it. Artwork above is from Little Dragon‘s “Machine Dreams” and thanks for sharing Manuel..

Little Dragon – Fortune AFTA-1 Remix

Wow this shit is the livest ish I’ve heard in a minute man…so damn funky it makes my neck hurt. Taken from a recent ArtDontSleep Jam Session with an amazing array of musicians such as Pharoahe Monch, Shafiq Husayn (SA-RA), Om’Mas Keith (SA-RA), Brook D’leau (J’Davey), Mark De Clive-Lowe, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (Suite for Ma Dukes), Thundercat, and more. It was a jam session of epic proportions and a night to remember. Enjoy a video clip from the jam session and big up to Plug Research & J Kim for this one!

ArtDontSleep – Skid Row Sessions (Rightclick to download)

Working on this Boogie/Funk mix with MRP, I stumbled across these two funky guys from Germany who together form the group First Touch. Their music is best described as modern day boogie or neo funk (whatever you’d like to call it). Check out these ten fine boogie tunes to please your thirst for authentic true 80’s funk’n’disco grooves. If you like Dam-Funk ya’ll have to give this one a listen and download the whole thing for FREE at High Steppin! Oh can’t forget to thank my man K Murda (aka B. Bravo‘s lil bro) for this one! Frisco luv all day..

First Touch – Just Feel It

KEYEL is a hip hop group hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, consisting of emcee’s Prose, Holy Moly, Pease, and DJ ESO. While the emcees have been childhood friends for many years, the collective that is now known as KEYEL was born from a mutual love of raw hip hop and appreciation of similar influences. The crew met DJ ESO while wyling out at a Slum Village show- and the beginning of a musical experience had begun.

Pulling influence from Detroit rap pioneers J Dilla (RIP) and Slum Village, as well as acts such as Common, DJ Premier, and Madlib, KEYEL has successfully recreated a sound equal parts classic hip hop and new age dope. Their pledge is to keep it all about the music as they continue to develop sonically. No B.S.- just that raw shit. No gimmicks- just key elements. KEYEL has shared the stage with acts such as Little Brother, Murs, Brother Ali, Tyga, Poetic Republic, and plans on continuing to rock shows and move crowds everywhere they go. You can now download their Mixtape over HERE, and buy some clothes over HERE.

Keyel – 8 Bit Breaks

Keyel – Cold Soda ft. Ahp Qwes (prod. Ahp Qwes)

One time only repress of Hudson Mohawke “OOOPS!” In anticipation of his recent signing to Warp records, he’s releasing a limited edition EP of remixes, rescued from obscurity by the boys behind Lucky Me and Wireblock. then turning it inside out and shaking it down. The four cuts of this ‘Ooops!’ release merge Hud Mo’s raw, uncompromising drum programming and future-proof synths with the glitz of mainstream urban accapellas. Over the course of the EP, Tweet’s accapella of ‘Ooops’ burns into club banging Timbaland mode while Yummy and Sean Simp feel some distorted bass funk, and Ashanti’s Wail gets treatment worthy of a Dabrye and Boards of Canada collab. Pre-Order now on Rushhour. rushhour.

Hudson Mohawke – Oooops!

Hudson Mohawke – Come Get It

Plug Research: Shafiq Husayn Podcast by Moovmnt

Thanks to Plug Research, we have another podcast for you straight from LA. A few weeks ago they released the Exile edition and now they present the Shafiq Husayn podcast, mixed by Garth Trinidad (of KCRW’s ‘Chocolate City’). This mix offers a great overview of Shafiq’s past, current and future works and features some exclusive/unreleased joints too. All in all tons of music from the likes of SA-RA, Erykah Badu, John Legend, Jill Scott, Pharoahe Monch and many others. Enjoy this FREE mix and be sure to mark that calender on October 6th for Shafiq’s upcoming “Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka” album via Plug Research. Tracklist after the jump and big ups to J. Kim..

Shafiq Husayn Podcast (rightclick to download)
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Fashawn‘s “Boy Meets World” album is coming closer by the day (Oct. 20th). Lately I’ve been seeing one dope video after another. Not only did Punit Dhesi direct the “Sunny CA” video, he also recently did the “Life As A Shorty” vid and that one is simply amazing. Together with the “Our Way” video with Evidence, I count three consecutive homeruns. Can’t wait for the album to drop and I know ya’ll can’t neither. So in the meantime here is another bone to keep you hungry dogs satisfied for the moment. All day, here is “Sunny CA” west up ya’ll..big up Exile.

Volume 2 continues where the first left off. Twenty exclusive beats from forward thinking producers the world over. Exciting and contrasting instrumentals from known producers such as Danny Breaks (Alphabet Zoo / Droppin’ Science), Dorian Concept (Kindred Spirits), Dimlite (All City), Ras G (Poobah) & Samiyam (Brain Feeder), Exile (Sound In Color), Fulgeance (Musique Large), Nosaj Thing (Alpha pup) Dizz1, Low Limit & Tiago, Devon, Busy…and more

Compiled by ‘beat connoisseurs’ Cinnaman & Jay Scarlett, the compilation touches on many different angles of ‘this music’. There’s introspective, tripped out and buzzing synth scapes, short popping electronic songs to full-on MPC party thumpers.

Ever since its first releases, almost three years ago, Beat Dimensions has aided the developments in beat orientated music, becoming almost a genre in itself. Releasedate October 6th. Pre-Order now on Rushhour.

Busy – Ecliptic Armilla

Mike Slott – Cadeting