So I've been really slack again. Not cool. But I got a kick up the backside when I was sent this to listen to. It's a nice little EP called L'art pour l'art (Art for art's sake) from Julian Winter. German musik-maker who describes this as 'Toy Folk'. Really liked L'écouteur but it's real nice loungecore in general. Whatever genre you put it in, it's worth a listen. Click the artwork for free download from his label.
This is WONDERFUL! Boozoo Bajou are a German duo with this really recent release, Grains. This album has me cooling out no matter what I'm doing or what mood I start off in. Very chilled, very nice. Same Sun is particularly nice. Not going to say anymore, just click the picture to preview the album. WORTH THE CLICK!!!!
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!
Michna's latest solo release, Magic Monday, and it's pretty cool too. Feeling Skunk Walk in particular. Nice bit of electronica, and the album artwork is very cool!
Couple of guys from Paris, France who tend to produce hip-hop beats based on themes and samples. Some nice cutting and sampling on here. The track below, Let Me Know, is taken from the EP, Tribute which is named as it's a tribute to soul and R&B which they've sampled on every track. Holla!
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.
This is from a few years back, girl called Leslie Feist. Might recognise her track Mushaboom from a particular men's fragrance commercial. Very nice album. Personal favourite is Leisure Suite. Click the artwork and you'll be able to listen to the full album for free at Last.fm.
