DJ Anthony Valadez’ KCRW Show
The Man Anthony Valadez just dropped another luscious mix on his KCRW radio show – catch him every other Saturday from 3am – 6am. Or listen right here, below. PLAYLIST OCTOBER 12 2008 DEE JAY ANTHONY VALADEZ Quantic Westbound D Train Dj Nuts Embalo Jovem Coffee Garner LE Soun Boogie Ninja Simone Jazz On It...
New DJ Rahdu Mix – Swoon Unitz
DJ Rahdu has just dropped this dope mix of progressive soul and hip-hop. Download it for free here (or listen below) and enjoy the dreamy sounds, featuring some of our faves like Peter Hadar, Kissey Asplund, Velben, Dwele, Sy Smith…well shoot, pretty much the whole damn tracklist. Thanks homie! PLAYLIST 1. Swoon Unitz Intro 2....
Sepalot – Saigon – Did It Again
Thanks to GiantStep I just got turned on to European producer Sepalot who recently released an album on Compost Records Red Handed. Haven’t heard the whole thing yet, but this track “Did It Again” definitely perked my ears up. It’s hip-hop, but not as we know it. As one might expect from the combination of...
I Love Hip-Hop Again
Yes it’s true, I’ve been a little uninspired by hip-hop as of late – nothing was really hitting the spot for me. But I’m back on the wagon thanks to Buff1. I recently downloaded his new album There’s Only 1 on Emusic and am loving it pretty much from start to finish. Lyrically Buff1 has...
Foreign Exchange – Daykeeper
So unless you’ve been under a rock as of late, you’re probably hip to the fact that the much-lauded pairing of Dutch beatmaker Nicolay + Little Brother’s Phonte AKA The Foreign Exchange are about to drop another album. Leave It All Behind will be dropping digitally on October 7th with a double CD release to...
Gold Dust Label Sampler Mixtape
Gold Dust Label Sampler Mixtape Mixed by Large Pro (Gold Dust, 2008) http://www.zshare.net/audio/17793268de9c1227/ 1. Zion I- Rush 2. People Under The Stairs- Step Bacc 3. DJ Muggs & Planet Asia- 9mm (feat. B-Real) 4. Large Pro- Hardcore Hip-Hop 5. Brooklyn Academy- What’s The Buzz 6. DJ Muggs & Planet Asia- Drama 7. Zion I- Juicy...
Stacy Epps – Los Angeles – Aug 16
Lots goin’ on in LA on Aug 16th. Frolab is presenting a release party for Stacy Epps’ new album The Awakening including a performance by Epps.
Platinum Pied Pipers – Los Angeles – August 8th
So the dope folks over at ArtDontSleep have another killer show coming up for all you LA heads. On August 8th you can catch Platinum Pied Pipers, Muhsinah, and DJ sets from Kutmah and The Gas Lamp Killer. All the official details and such are below. Go have fun kids. KCRW, ECHOPLEX AND ARTDONTSLEEP PRESENTS...
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