This is different, but so so so good. Stacy Epps is ATL emcee/songstress who's sound is so different to what you're used to from the South. The Awakening has this ethereal essence about it making it seriously captivating. So many good tracks on this 2008 release, but her first official release, Ruff Draft which features production from J Dilla and Madlib among others is also worth a listen. Do not take my word for it, hear for yourself!
Been away for a minute, but back with a big release. A slight break from the norm, as this is no doubt a more popular album, Illa J, the younger brother of J Dilla, put out his first full release at the end of last year. Yancey Boys features production entirely by Jay Dee, and really doesn't disappoint. Gonna leave some tracks playing for a little while.
Slakah the Beatchild to be exact. Nice sounding stuff from this Canadian dude who produces most if not all of his own stuff. If you get a chance check him out on Myspace and BBE Music. The album Soul Movement Vol. 1 is out now I believe and features Enjoy ya Self which is a real nice track.
Right so I was going to wait a bit to get onto Yukimi Nagano, but I just heard a track she featured on for Ge-ology. That tipped me over the edge and I can't wait, gotta share it. So below is a playlist of tracks that I love so far that feature Yukimi. Seriously nice.
I don't know what they're eating out in the Lowlands these days, but it's turning regular guys into serious producers! Now, straight out of Hilversum, Netherlands [although now based in Utrecht] we get Arts the Beat Doctor. This is his 2007 album, Transitions. If you see it while you're digging the crates of your local record store, BUY IT!! Seriously slick beats and some decent flows on this LP.
Progressions - his next release is being plugged on the website now.
Comfort Fit's new EP, Never Look Back. After listening to Forget and Remember, I had to check this out too and it doesn't disappoint. Nice vibe, and I'm definitely feeling State of Mind which features Washington rapper Mercury Waters.
