Category archive: Hip Hop

Here we have a taste of Kan Sano‘s upcoming “Bha” EP, which will be released April 4th on Spirit Notes. Probably a digital only release, so keep that in mind. Love the intricate play on Japan’s top notch pianists’ new song “Vayu”, but I guess there’s not a lot to hate about this one.

Kan Sano – Vayu

Toronto’s baddest soul sensation, Slakah The Beatchild, just blessed the world wide web with a brand new leak of his upcoming “Soul Movement” Vol. 2 album. Incredible news seeing the first volume has been on heavy rotation for years now. Still too many cats be sleepin’ on Slakah…wake up!! If you hurry, you can still grab a free download seeing there are 100 free ones being given away on his Soundcloud page.

Slakah The Beatchild – Wanna Do

Elaquent is taking the road less travelled with his upcoming “The Scenic Route” album. Fourteen instrumental tracks for you listening pleasure is the result. We decided to give you guys a little sneak peak in the form of “Carpe Diem”. Lots more interesting sounds on this one, so keep an ear out! Coincidentally this is being released on my birthday (March 28th). All you need now is my address so you can all send me a nice present 😉

Elaquent – Carpe Diem [112kbps]

Nifty little bonus track of M-Phazes‘ “Phazed Out” album that dropped last month. Just love the crazy strings on “Holdin’ It Down” which features Emilio Rojas and Rich Rivera. And remember kiddies…supporting honest music is a must. So head over to for the necessary cop.

M-Phazes – Holdin’ It Down Ft. Emilio Rojas & Rich Rivera

Mister Bibal releases his latest album entitled “Failure” today via Trueflav Records. It features quite some nice artist such as Black Spade, John Robinson, Kris Mars and Nametag. It’s available on so cop if you like and let us know what you think about this one.

Mister Bibal – Win Ft. John Robinson & Abyss

Eventhough we never met J-1 in person, I did have a few words with him back and forth online. He seemed like a real cool cat and his passing was kind of a shock to us. Not that shocking is to see how much he was loved. The song “Castles” was was written by Jimetta Rose for Jovan Coleman aka J-1 THE DEER. The music was produced by House Shoes, taken originally from the Starship 27 Vol. 2 “Take Off” compilation on INsect Records. All the proceeds go J-1’s family so if you haven’t copped it yet, go get the compilation now on or the bonus track “Castles” via Bandcamp.

House Shoes – Castles Ft. Jimetta Rose

We’ve been spreading the news about Robert Glasper‘s new album for a quite a while now, simply because it’s the best album we’ve heard so far. Now it might not be be for everybody, but I believe the fusion of Jazz music with Soul and Hip Hop is incredible on “Black Radio”. With all these covers from Nirvana to David Bowie you’ll still be amazed how Glasper this album sounds. The experiment is of course Robert Glasper, Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave, Casey Benjamin and Derrick Hodge. Who knows in 20 years we’ll look back on this as another Blue Note classic. Finally “Black Radio” is available worldwide via and other digital music stores. It’s also being released on wax for the vinyl enthousiasts.

Today is the day that the Darkhouse Fam lads from Cardiff officially release their “In & Out” EP on Earnest Endeavours. Been bumping this for a while now and very nice to hear Om’Mas Keith on some freaky shit again. Also like the “Sticky Trees” interlude with Vanity Jay and of course nothing can beat that stunning B. Bravo collaboration entitled “Like No Other”. I’m not saying this just because Adam is my homie, but honestly everything I’ve been hearing lately has just been straight butter. This dude can do no wrong! Make sure you pick up this EP on or buy 12-inces of pleasure at Rush Hour.

Darkhouse Fam – Like No Other Ft. B. Bravo [112kbps]

“Breathtaking sparkles, glimmering fractions. What melodical madness causes such satisfaction?”

Part two of our monthly “Glimering Fractions” mix is a fact. February’s birthstone is ‘Amethyst, which by Ancient Greeks was believed to protect the wearer against getting drunk. Had to leave out a few songs, so that’s why it came out 10 minutes shorter than expected. Hope you all dig it and if so be so kind to share it. It’s available for download on our Soundcloud page or you can stream it via Mixcloud as well.

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Late last night when I was vast asleep, Mister Bibal upped a little taste of his upcoming “Failure” album onto his Soundcloud. A few days ago I listened to the entire album and it was sounding very promising indeed. Enjoy “Demonstration” featuring Black Spade for the moment, because you’ll have to wait a few more weeks for the album to drop via True Flav. You can however already pre-order a limited handmade, signed CD copy over at www.misterbibal.com.

Mister Bibal – Demonstration Ft. Black Spade