Ancient Astronauts – Mixtape Download
The production duo of Ancient Astronauts are getting ready to release an artist album on ESL, June 9th – We Are To Answer. They have previously remixed the likes of Up Bustle & Out, Ladybug Mecca of Digiable Planets, Zion I, and Dr. Rubberfunk, and show off their musical pedigree with this excellent freebie mix...
It’s Jay Are – Video – John Robinson
In this live clip, from Live at Speakeasy #5 at The Apache Cafe, John Robinson gives a preview of the forthcoming collaboration album with J. Rawls – Jay Are – The 1960s Jazz Revolution Again. Both J. Rawls and John Robinson have put out some dope albums. These are just a couple places to start...
fLako and Versis – Yeah Yeah Yeah
Kwatro once again have hit us up with some good stuff. This is a collaboration between beat maker fLako and an MC named Versis who added his, um, verses, to this instrumental of fLako’s which first appeared on his beat tape The First Spaceshit on The Moon. Listen: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]...
Pursuit Grooves – Sustainable Movements For A New Age
Beatlife fave Pursuit Grooves put together this free album for y’all in honor of Earth Day (I know, I’m on a permanent late pass)…. *20 downtempo rhythms with titles that focus on the environment and the impact it has around us. Vanese Smith also known as music producer Pursuit Grooves, received a Holistic Health certificate...
fLako x Noir = Pearls
Well now, this was a lovely treat in my Inbox just now. Beatmaker fLako has collaborated with vocalist Noir to produce this collection of progressive soul tracks, aptly entitled Pearls. Thanks to the folks at Kwatro for this. Take a listen to this track “Milky Way”: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] and then...
Hip Hop Howl Mixtape – Free Download
Download The Hip Hop Howl Mixtape Check out this smokin’ track listing…. 1. Miz Metro “Everyone Wants 2 B on TV” 2. 6th Sense “Take 6″ 3. Suzi Analogue “Good Reason” 4. Zion I “Juicy Juice” 5. A. Pinks “Held Me Down” 6. Bless Roxwell “Peace Love Unity” 7. Donny Goines “Ricky’s Story” 8. Kid...
DJ Smiles Mixtape – Preach
Here’s the latest mixtape from DJ Smiles who is the resident DJ for the Puma Monthly Music Series and can be caught spinning at various swanky LA spots. The album artwork was done by the awesome Ritzy Periwinkle. Download DJ Smiles – Many Styles Vol 3: PREACH!
Wandering Feet Podcast
Red Bull Music Academy presents Wandering Feet podcast James Pants (Stone’s Throw), Chas Jankel (The Blockheads) and Fatima feature this month. Download the Wandering Feet Podcast and join music journalist, and Red Bull Music Academy team member, Emma Warren, for her take on new music, collaboration and emerging talent with a special UK focus. In...
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