[Singles] Redman f. Ready Roc – “Sourdeezal (No Church In The Wild Freestyle)”

"I was a baby boy like Tyrese, hittin' the L before 'Rock The Bells' release." Redman and Ready Roc drop their own hazy take on Jay and Kanye's single.
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Free Download: KnowMads – Prologue EP (2012)

This EP is a collection of eight songs which did not make the final cut of KnowMads' upcoming album "The KnewBook". That fifth full-length release by the Seattle-based hip hop collective will be coming out in late March. The beats on "The KnewBook" paint with deep texture; the lyrics are passionate Read more »
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Stream: Damu The Fudgemunk – Streamline (ft. Raw Poetic)

Producer Damu The Fudgemunk is back with some live vibes and keys, this time assisted by Raw Poetic (of Panacea & Restoring Poetry In Music) on the mic. A golden combo if you ask us. Raw Poetic is also working on a new EP with producer K-Def, so keep your eyes Read more »
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Free Download: Midiflash – Pleased To Beat You (2012)

Midiflash’s sample-oriented beats complemented with hard-hitting drums, LP2's cuts, and a broad arsenal of talented guest emcees make this a rough album full of dope hip hop. Midiflash is waving the flag for classic timeless rap, even though the project doesn’t see itself as a return to the "old Read more »
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[Album Reviews] K’Naan – More Beautiful Than Silence EP

Each track sounds completely different from the last, and although the record could be a pop smash, his message is never diluted in the melody.
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Mix: Headnodic – Funky Star Wars (2012)

Headnodic (of Crown City Rockers) recently dropped this funky Star Wars-themed mix. 40 minutes of moog, disco, funk, and jazz. Full of galactic anthems, hyphy-ass Ewok drums and Star Wars themes. With spacey classics such as Meco performing 'Ewok Rap', and Max Rebo Band doing 'Lapti Nek' together with Sy Read more »
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[Videos] Lil B – “I Own Swag”

Feb 5th

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Let that boy cook.
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Free Download: B-Rhymin – Lost In Thoughtz (2012)

Feb 5th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Fresh in our inbox today is "Lost In Thoughtz", a recent release by California-based emcee B-Rhymin. It's a collection of songs he's made over the course of seven months. Ranging from his own take on beats by the likes of Handbook, Jay Dee and EOM, to self-produced jazzy flavours. Read more »
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Free MP3: Dr. Quandary – Oneiric Field Mandala

Feb 3rd

Posted by Submitted Post over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Independent artist collecitve World Around Records has just launched the 2012 leg of their bi-weekly World Around Wednesday single series with a new instrumental from Boston-based producer Dr. Quandary. "Oneiric Field Mandala" pairs psychedelic desert guitar vibes with dust-laden drums in Quandary's signature sample-heavy style. Though details remains vague, the good Read more »
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Free Download: Faze Blue le’goon – Life’s Hassles (2012)

Feb 2nd

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Detroit-based emcee Faze Blue le'goon is part of the Audible Space Helmets crew and now drops his solo effort "Life's Hassles". Including an ode to vinyl, original takes on surprising samples such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on 'Raw Imagination' and a rework of John Lennon's 'Imagine' on 'Dreamer', and Read more »
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Mix: Full Crate & FS Green – Mixing January (2012)

Feb 2nd

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Dutch producers/djs Full Crate and FS Green finally follow up to their monthly mix series. The last selection of tunes dates back to 2008, so it's great news that the two crate connoisseurs are back at it again this year.  "Mixing January" is on point like a pencil including material Read more »
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Free Download: Bun – Kayabe (2012)

Feb 1st

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

On "Kayabe" Japanese producer Bun shows his eclectic orientation. Songs as 'Leo De Virgo' and 'Lumba' lean on a hip hop fundament, the playful offbeat 'Willow Tree' and the galactic 'Space' are a bit more complex and brain-twisting, while in 'Tango' and 'Love' you hear evident jazz influences. Read more »
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Free Download: Mecca:83 – Daybreak (2012)

Jan 31st

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Fresh from dropping his album "Life Sketches Vols 1 & 2" in December, Manchester-based producer Mecca:83 returns with a brand new 10-track project completed in the space of just 24 hours. "D A Y B R E A K" covers everything from good old-fashioned boom bap to future funk leanings Read more »
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Stream: Sam A La Bamalot – What Happens When You Sleep (Teaser)

Jan 30th

Posted by Niels over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Sam A La Bamalot is the artistic moniker of Sam Verstraten from Uden (the Netherlands). Sam has been releasing quality beats since a few years ago. At some point in his life he was a guitar player, but that eventually evolved into work as a beat maker. And we're glad Read more »
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Mix: Purge+audit – Futures Past (2012)

Jan 29th

Posted by Mladen over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Sit back and strap in as Purge+audit takes you on a tripped out journey through the Kosmos. A Moog-y mix of retro grooves, psychedelic bass and way-out synths of the SPACE and SCI-FI concept albums of the 60s/70s.  A long-time lover of all things Science Fiction, The Find contributor Purge+audit hand picks some Read more »
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Mix: Purge+audit – Futures Past (2012)

Jan 29th

Posted by Mladen over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Sit back and strap in as Purge+audit takes you on a tripped out journey through the Kosmos. A Moog-y mix of retro grooves, psychedelic bass and way-out synths of the SPACE and SCI-FI concept albums of the 60s/70s.  A long-time lover of all things Science Fiction, The Find contributor Purge+audit hand picks some Read more »
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Free Download: Daisy Cutta – The Think Tank Tape (2012)

Jan 29th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

"The Think Tank Tape" is a collection of beautifully shaped hip hop instrumentals full of raw mellow vibes. Daisy Cutta's other recent digital compilation "Damaged Goods Vol. 1" is more focused on electronic influences and so-called "glitchy" instrumentals. Both releases show the diversity of Daisy Cutta's work and his ear Read more »
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Free Download: Daisy Cutta – The Think Tank Tape (2012)

Jan 29th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

"The Think Tank Tape" is a collection of beautifully shaped hip hop instrumentals full of raw mellow vibes. Daisy Cutta's other recent digital compilation "Damaged Goods Vol. 1" is more focused on electronic influences and so-called "glitchy" instrumentals. Both releases show the diversity of Daisy Cutta's work and his ear Read more »
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Free MP3: The Slakadeliqs – Love Controls The Sun (The Jazzment Remix)

Jan 28th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Slakah The Beatchild's latest album The Other Side Of Tomorrow under the moniker The Slakadeliqs was something else with its variety of styles and musical experiments. Roughly a week after the release, Dutch production duo The Jazzment brings you a remix of the song 'Love Controls The Sun'. The original Read more »
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Free Download: DJ Concept – Flight Patterns (2012)

Jan 27th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Last month DJ Concept boarded a flight from JFK (New York) to LAX (Los Angeles). Using nothing but Parliament & Funkadelic samples, all the tracks on this album were made during that one flight. "Flight Patterns" is the result of quadruple espresso and in-seat power supply on that 6-hour flight. Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  13 days ago.
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Free Download: DJ Concept – Flight Patterns (2012)

Jan 27th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Last month DJ Concept boarded a flight from JFK (New York) to LAX (Los Angeles). Using nothing but Parliament & Funkadelic samples, all the tracks on this album were made during that one flight. "Flight Patterns" is the result of quadruple espresso and in-seat power supply on that 6-hour flight. Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  13 days ago.
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Mix: DJ Mace – SEE-A-SOUND (2012)

Jan 27th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

DJ Mace did a mix in affiliation with Laid Back Radio and The Find Magazine on account of the opening of the exhibition SEE-A-SOUND. An interdisciplinary project in which ten acclaimed autonomous designers and an equal number of talented producers/DJs teamed up to produce ten serigraphs and accompanying musical compositions. Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  13 days ago.
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Mix: DJ Mace – SEE-A-SOUND (2012)

Jan 27th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

DJ Mace did a mix in affiliation with Laid Back Radio and The Find Magazine on account of the opening of the exhibition SEE-A-SOUND. An interdisciplinary project in which ten acclaimed autonomous designers and an equal number of talented producers/DJs teamed up to produce ten serigraphs and accompanying musical compositions. Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  13 days ago.
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Free Download: L’Orange – The Manipulation EP (2012)

Jan 26th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

After the incredible free release Old Soul, producer L'Orange is now back with a new EP called 'The Manipulation'. As usual it's highly conceptual and puts its focus around the elements of music and love as art. Keep coming back to The Find, because a collaboration with L'Orange is in Read more »
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Free Download: Chu – Messychops (2012)

Jan 26th

Posted by Mladen over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Fresh new beat tape from up-and-coming Western Australian beat maker, Chu. Big funky fresh summer vibes, a taste of home for the ex-pats celebrating Australia Day today around the world! Tight cuts, punchy beats, and deft sampling over twenty free tracks. Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  14 days ago.
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Free MP3: Rashid Hadee – Long Time Comin’ (ft. Thaione Davis & The Primeridian)

Jan 25th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Producer/emcee Rashid Hadee together with Thaione Davis and hip hop duo The Primeridian on one track? That's right! Assisted by an incredibly smooth self-produced beat, all four emcees are on top of their game on this Chicago collaboration called 'Long Time Comin''. This is the first Rashid Hadee produced release Read more »
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Free MP3: DJ Mace (Fremdkunst) – Transit Line Ecstacy

Jan 24th

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

With the kick-off of the interdisciplinary project SEE-A-SOUND right around the corner, DJ Mace drops his contribution as a free sneak peek. The track is called 'Transit Line Ecstacy' and was inspired by the graphic work of Boris 'Delta' Tellegen (below). For SEE-A-SOUND, ten designers are paired with ten producers Read more »
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Free Download: SPEAK Easy – I’m Just Saying (2012)

Jan 24th

Posted by Jon over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Speak Easy’s new mixtape, “I’m Just Saying”, is the latest addition to Uni-Fi Records' collection of North U.S. hip hop. The album centres around a feel good vibe, drawing mainly from the sounds of mellow, timeless soul samples. There are some real gems in here, my personal favourite being "Just Read more »
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Free MP3: DJ Jazzy Jeff – Peter Piper ft. Señor Kaos (JMJ Tribute)

Jan 23rd

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Last saturday would have marked the 47th birthday of the late Jam Master Jay, who was shot and killed at his music studio in 2002. To pay hommage to the legendary Run-D.M.C. member, producer and turntablist DJ Jazzy Jeff hooked up with upcoming wordsmith Señor Kaos and cooked up an all-new Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  17 days ago.
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Free Download: AugustFanon – BlackKidsProductions Movie Scenes Vol. 1 (2012)

Jan 22nd

Posted by Danny over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

This new instrumental album by producer AugustFanon is based on a wide variety of vocal samples. Add soulful sounds and heavy drums on top of that, and you have the first refreshing installment of 'BlackKidsProductions Movie Scenes'. Read more »
The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine |  Read More |  18 days ago.
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