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Andres IV is a stunning follow-up in his legendary discography, bringing out the best of his many musical threads - there’s no enclosed styles or genres on IV, but a swanging, MPC-built house, hip hop and beatdown vibe that can just provoke audible pleasure to anyone living in the world of eclecticism.
Read MoreWith a bunch of alternate versions and remixes, this isn't the usual remix album. We’re invited to (re)visit Block And Tackle on a bright new light with a fresh approach. Shatter Hands re-imagines his own productions through dim-lighted moments of relaxation.
Read MoreHailing from Mumbai, Kumail is a new name that we are adding to our weekly discoveries. Via the incredible collaboration in “Same Shit” with Pink Siifu (currently one of our favorite hip hop artists), we were magnetically invited to delve into his last project: Yasmin.
Read MoreNew releases floating by our coast constantly. An eclectic playlist of 60 tracks summarizes all those inputs coming from all over the world. Different paces, moods and rhythms. Plenty of jazz and hip hop, plenty of dancefloor bangers and deep melodies.
Read MoreComing together in the most natural, organic way, Michele Manzo’s different influences are reflected in his new LP All Rise, released through Darker Than Wax. While jazz and funk are at the core of Manzo’s musical foundation, the Italian artist crosses styles with ease, delivering high-levels of groove consistently.
Read MoreThe Budapest-based trio Jazzbois smoothly delivers one of the best debuts in 2019. The project entitled Jazzbois Goes Blunt flows effortlessly between jazz and hip hop genres, with bass, keys and drums tuned together through an 11-track trip.
Read MoreBernie Says is Jake Milliner’s definite step into the spotlight. The South Londoner debut album, released through Melting Pot, is his transition from beatmaker/producer to a fully fledged artist mode. Having produced tracks for artists like Barney Artist, Hawk House, Musiq Soulchild or T-3, his background prior to this project speaks for itself.
Read MoreWell know in the underground world of instrumental hip hop, the Stockholm-based producer and beatmaker Max I Million steps up to release his solo debut album, We Own The Night, via NINETOFIVE.
Read MoreMusicians that we’ve been writing about for years, with their immense talent and vision. Confirmations from some of the avant-garde names on today’s contemporary music - crossing a vast sort of genres. New ones that will, surely, keep surprising us. All in an eclectic 50-track selection.
Read MoreBack in March, via Melting Pot Music, Nada released his first project under the name Koralle, Collecting Vol. 1. The second one further delves into his hip hop roots, taking the producer’s jazz crates and field recordings to the studio.
Read MoreSince the release of his first LP, Kickinit Alone, Kiefer has been producing some of the best jazz infused hip hop music of our time. Superbloom takes a step further, with bright, imaginative sounds, not failing to capture the artist’s essential trademarks.
Read MoreLed by the renowned hip hop producer Dr. Dundiff, SGJAZZ is a neo-soul/jazz group from Louisville debuting with their eponymous album, via Jakarta Records. Recorded in Dr. Dundiff’s studio room in 2018, SGJAZZ was made analog-to-digital.
Read MoreAfter a two week hiatus, o sótão recaps on some of the best projects released during the month - and spirit - that ended yesterday. With no shortage of exciting music, the playlist of August contains 50 tracks focusing on artists we talked about and others that deserve a special note.
Read MoreHubert Daviz is one of the main names in the european instrumental hip hop scene. The Cologne-based beatsmith returns with a short four-track EP called Teñido released by Sichtexot, providing us, once again, with a soundtrack to escape to.
Read MoreJakarta Records is one of the prominent independent record labels in Europe. Based in Berlin/Cologne, Germany, they’ve been responsible for the release of countless breakthrough acts since 2005. Rooted in Hip Hop, Neo Soul, R&B genres their output has been influencing a generation that breathes music outside the mainstream lights.
Read MoreJeen Bassa presents us a beat tape-style album, Cassava Pone - as eclectic as the influences roaming inside the producer’s mind. Courtesy of 22a, the project came out last week, with his signature head nodding and woozy productions .
Read MoreFollowing the fantastic Escapism, released last year, Spaze Windu is back with another brilliant project - Opaque. With his first release on Am Apparat Records, the Bremen based beatsmith showcases his versatility again.
Read MoreJune breezes through the rhythms of jazz, electronic, instrumental hip hop and music from the world. There’s always that impending feeling of discovery every day that makes us move deeper into genres, movements, artists.
Read MoreDaybreaks is another ace record from the Norwegian artist, composed by 17 tracks that make more sense when played together. From the first song, Ole’s trademark approach, based in high quality jazz and soul samples, sets a familiar scenario that we can only trace back to his other creations.
Read MoreMaking justice to his prolific creativity, Mndsgn (a.k.a. Ringo Ancheta) doesn’t let juicy beats die on his hard drive. Ahead of his next studio album, the concept of Snax was born - Snax (one ‘x’) was a tape of remixes, self-released last year & Snaxx (two ‘x’s) is more of a beat-heavy laidback monster.
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