I found this collection of songs on my computer that I had collected together for sharing the same sample. It’s always interesting to hear each artists different take on the same sound.
The Wyld – Abstract
The Wyld are a trio from New Zealand who blend rock and hip hop to create a unique sound. I first heard of these guys via Oddisee which is funny considering their break out song is titled Odyssey. Turns outRead more…
milo – a toothpaste suburb
A Toothpaste Suburb is the debut album from rapsmith Milo. Despite this being a debut he has previously released a number of EP’s and mixtapes as such he has an established style and sound. Milo’s rap style reminds me ofRead more…
TOKiMONSTA – Desiderium
Los Angeles beat maker TOKiMONSTA has a new album out today titled Desiderium. The sound is very similar to her album from last year titled Half Shadows. I would class this as electronic and not really dance music as itRead more…
DRONES / Rickolus – Split
DRONES is Swordplay, PT Burnem and Erick Ackers (who has worked with Swordplay before with their Double Rainbow project). DRONES is somewhere between folk and hip hop. Musically there is a lot of acoustic guitar with simple sparse beats andRead more…
Playlist Monday – Empty Beats
When I tell people I listen to hip hop they sometimes ask me what’s the difference between hip hop and rap, my answer is simple, there is no such thing as instrumental rap. When I was younger I would sayRead more…
Awol One – Collaborations Mixtape 1
Awol One of the legendary Shapeshifters crew has a new pay what you like mixtape available via bandcamp. Before I get int his music I have to mention that if you are on Instagram you should be following Awol’s InstagramRead more…
Slimkid3 & DJ Nu Mark
West coast hip hop veterans Slimkid3 formerly of the Pharcyde and DJ Nu Mark of Jurassic 5 have teamed up for a couple of releases. The first release was an EP titled Another Day Another Dollar which can be downloadedRead more…
BadBadNotGood – III
BadBadNotGood is an instrumental jazz trio from Toronto. III is their third release and the first one that has all original material. Their previous releases featured covers of various hip hop acts such as A Tribe Called Quest, Old Dirty,Read more…
Sims – Field Notes
Sims of the Doomtree collective is back with his third album, it’s a little short at 7 tracks but I’m not complaining. The Doomtree rappers have consistently put out great songs over the past 10 years. Sims first album LightsRead more…