First up is a sick track from The Last Emperor, from his upcoming album The Last Emperor & The Wizard’s Wardrobe. This video just dropped so check it out. Below I have included Secret Wars I & II by The Last Emperor, two unreal hip-hop tracks blending comic book battles. Definitely check them out!
Secret Wars Part I:
Secret Wars Part II:
The Last Emperor has a lot of great tracks so make sure you dig for more!
Very well written article from LA Weekly on easily one of my favorite artists ever, Madlib. Check it out. Here are a couple of my favorite quotes from the article.
Everyone can listen to music, but Madlib’s ears detect alternate frequencies. He’s a ghost-whisperer summoning analog ancestors — a ferocious Bootsy Collins bass line, a Mario Van Peebles film clip, a half-bar Hugh Masekela horn blast, an extemporaneous Redman ad-lib, a funky-but-forgotten Mantronix drum break. A mad scientist breaking beats down to their molecular level, seamlessly stitching loops and reshaping them into something with preternatural groove.
At a time when Eminem is writing 12-step odes to sobriety, Madlib is one of the few who truly does not give a fuck.
“I do it for myself and for like-minded people. Half the time I don’t know why I make what I do.” He flashes a Loki-like smirk. “I’d do this if no one was listening. I’m stuck. I’ve got the curse.”
Madlib doesn’t need any of the trappings of success. He’s content to loom in the background and create alternate cosmologies — aware that it’s always better to be heard than to be seen. After all, he may be the last person left whom we allow to disappear.
Mainly orchestrated by MC’s Axiom and Kapok (of Ra Focus) The Indigo Kids album “Planet Indigo” contains some of Vancouver and Vancouver Islands best hip hop talent. The list Includes Panther, Ashleigh Eymann, That African, Reflections (of Ra Focus) and Ireland’s own MC Sage. Astrological, continuing with his consistent output, provides the project with his effortlessly smooth production.
GetGrounded TV & Jellyfish Recording is proud to present this project as it stands as a testament to the purpose that we have set out here at Jellyfish which is to create a musically fruitful community of like minded artists from which good music can grow and spread.
Expect to hear more from all these artists on Jellyfish Recordings in the near future.
Some more dope Canadian music, this time from the left coast. Definitely download this album, it’s FREE and completely dope!
Unreal track from Canadian female artist, Eternia. This track is from Eternia & MoSS’ upcoming album, At Last. Eternia is an amazing artist so make sure you keep an eye on her and check out some of her earlier work. Download below, listen above, as per usual!
BeanOne has produced tracks for the likes of Jurassic 5, Black Sheep, X-Clan, Living Legends, Supernatural, and many others. So check out to these 32 dope beats. Grab a pen and start writing, spit some freestyles, or just chill back and relax to some wicked instrumentals.
Just stumbled upon these guys, they are featured as Shambhala’s Artist of the Day, and I noticed that one of the dudes is from GetGroundedTV who constantly provide sick hip-hop content. Check out these really dope Canadian artists!
This is an amazing hip-hop track that you need to check out, off of The Roots upcoming album, How I Got Over. It also features two of my favorite rappers, Phonte & Blu, as well as Patty Crash on the hook. The Roots will be in Calgary on June 27th. Tickets are available now so grab ‘em up and check out the legendary hip-hop group do their thing. Listen above, download below.
I just noticed a little tribute over at the (2)dopehouse, so I figured I would post one of my favorite Tupac songs in remembrance. Tupac would have been 39 years old today. Rest in peace, Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996).
Follow the link below to see a couple more of my favorite Pac songs.
P.O.S. comes through for a minute to chill with Infatuation T.V. at Pure Food & Wine. He gets taught something about food, and teaches a little something about making beats from supplies found in any kitchen. Scope it!
New music video from Strange Famous Records’ own Sage Francis. The song is called “Best of Times” and is off his recently released album, Li(f)e. Check out the video above, and go buy this release!!!
“Best of Times” is the second single from the new Sage Francis album, LI(F)E. Co-written by Sage and French composer Yann Tiersen, who is best known for the Amelie soundtrack, with Brian Deck, who has worked with Iron & Wine and Modest Mouse, tackling production duties. Check out the brand new video directed by Kyle Harbaugh (“Earthmovers”)!
Howdy! This is another free Ep from Albertan artist Aerosubtle. 9 songs, 17 minutes, its dope! Keep an eye out for a full length release in the near future.
Another track from that cat Deception rolling with Distinct. Listen above, download below! Make sure you keep your ears open for The Random Humans (Deception & Bear) full album dropping later this year.
First and foremost, apologies for the lack of posting lately. Sometimes it is hard to find the time and motivation. Anyway, here is BK-One for 41 minutes getting ready for Soundset, which happened last Sunday, May 30th. He posted it up on Facebook and I thought it was pretty dope so I will share it with all of you. Listen by using the play button above or download from below. It’s a big file so give it time either way. Tell me what you think in the comments.
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