TAG: Dilla

Jan19

Glow Presents: Chris Dave and the Drumhedz Mixtape feat. Yasiin Bey, Sy Smith, and More (MP3)

In modern music the drum is the centerpiece, the heart. Chris “Daddy” Dave has spent years mastering his craft in studios and live gigs for a wide array of artists including Robert Glasper, Adele and D’angelo, quietly becoming one of the premier drummers of our time. Yet despite his legend-in-the-making status he has not released any material as a bandleader, until now.

The Texas-bred maestro just released his first ever mixtape, Chris Dave and The Drumhedz, which is meant to be a sampler plate of the wide range of styles Dave has amassed. Accompanying his snares, kicks and toms are The Drumhedz, a rotating cast of musicians Dave has formed strong organic connections with over the years. Pino Palladino’s legendary bass makes numerous appearances, as do Isaiah Sharkey and Tim …

Aug17

House Shoes – California Dreamin’ Episode 1 and 2 Interview (Video)

A couple weeks back we shared the first episode of Abraham Beltran’s (Soundways Radio) in depth interview with House Shoes entitled “Welcome to Detroit” which discussed Shoes’ early days in Detroit, his exposure to hip hop culture, etc. If you missed it the first time around you can check it out here.

Today, check out Episode 2 and 3 entitled “California Dreamin’” Part 1 and 2 which discusses his first trip to LA, the passing of Proof and Dilla, and his eventual move to Los Angeles. He also discusses the differences between Detroit and LA, his fallen comrade J1, and growing up after the birth of his son.

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Sep14

Mount Kimbie – Crooks & Lovers (Review)

Mount Kimbie

Crooks & Lovers

Released by Hotflush Recordings


London duo Mount Kimbie are ready with their debut album Crooks & Lovers after having released a couple of EPs on British dubstep label Hotflush. Dominic Maker and Kai Campos have also caused some stir with their excellent remixes, and they sound nothing like their peers. They have an indie approach to their electronic beats, and in a world of shifting sounds they’re already defining "post-dubstep". They have more in common with Dilla, Four Tet or Boards of Canada than the UK bass scene, but the fractured ...
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Apr12

VerBs x PacSun Limited Edition Collab Tee + 4.20.2010 Bananas Lineup (Video)


Come celebrate 420 with VerBs at Los Angeles’s most historic hip hop venue, “Kaos Network” in Leimert Park. “Bananas” is a monthly artist showcase in the heart of LA with an eye on the new wave of lyric-driven emcees, electronic producers, live bands, developing artists and so much more. Last month’s sets by TheeSatisfaction, Breezy Love Joy, Emoni Fela, HAAS, were nothing short of life changing. Once the smoke clears, get ready for a special Live Beat Set Vann Clayton, with resident DJ’s: Robshot, Tony Swoops, Dj Tyler Uppercut. Live performances by the plaid shirt wearing lumberjacks lyricists themselves, Illie. Look at live art by Mr Ordo, or scribble on the community art wall yourself for free. Robot Inferno, Hugh Augustine the MC, Mandeep Sehti, The Knockout, Slikd, Deeflow, London Boltz, Cashius Green,and more all the way live from Kaos Network home to Project Blowed & That’s so Indie. 4343 Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA 90008 $5 9-2am all ages with parking for fixed gears!

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Mar23

Asher Roth – Seared Foie Gras With Quince & Cranberry (Mixtape) (MP3)

Talib Kweli, Pac Div, Blu and Truck North fire up new mixtape 

The last time Asher Roth dropped a mixtape, he was a little known MC with a bit of an Eminem inflection that got everyone in the URB offices asking “who is this?” as we played the joint over and over. Now Mr. Roth is a white-rapping, terrorist thwarting superhero who has evidently developed a taste for the finer culinary treats. Seared Foie Gras With Quince & Cranberry features drops from Talib Kweli, Pac Div, Blu and Truck North, and beats from all the top chefs—Pharrell, Dilla, Kanye, 9th Wonder…

Download: Asher Roth – Seared Foie Gras With Quince & Cranberry (Mixtape)

One word of warning Asher—Foie Gras is really fatty for a rapper who likes to take his shirt off.

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