Music
Polls: How Do You Get Your Music?
1 week ago
⋅ Editorial
To say that the music industry has seen some of its most tumultuous years over the past few decades would be a substantial understatement. The rapid transition from the popularity of CDs as a main method of music consumption, to the more recent domination of digital music...
Pharrell & HMI Orchestra: “I Am Other” Theme
4 weeks ago
⋅ Music
Between a plethora of creative projects and visits around the world, Pharrell manages to step back into his primary domain of music. Partnering with the University of Miami Frost School of Music and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, Williams works his musical magic over a...
Selector: Danny Brown w/ Joker Freestyle
December 27, 2011
⋅ Music
Detroit-based rapper Danny Brown, who back in August released his album XXX on Fool's Gold Records, recently met up with the folks at Pitchfork's web series Selector to lay down a new freestyle. Along with the backing track from UK producer Joker, Brown showcases some of the...
Lupe Fiasco – Friend of the People (Mixtape)
November 24, 2011
⋅ Music
A new mixtape arrives from Lupe Fiasco as he quietly gives thanks to fans during today's holiday festivities. This Friend of the People mixtape was initially set to drop in around Christmas of 2009 but was set aside for his Mount Kilimanjaro voyage to raise awareness of the...
Drake – Hate Sleeping Alone (iTunes Bonus Track)
November 14, 2011
⋅ Music
After the emergence of "The Ride" featuring The Weeknd, another missing track from last week’s Take Care leak has arrived. Called "Hate Sleeping Alone," the emotive cut was produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and will serve as an iTunes bonus track. Give it a spin below and get...
Roy Ayers – Homage (Mix by Anthony Valadez)
October 29, 2011
⋅ Music
Homage is a music series that pays respect to the musical giants that have forever altered the way we listen, sample and love music. We pay our esteem to Roy Ayers for his amazing impact and contribution to hip-hop, R&B and neo-soul. One of the most heavily sampled artists, an...
The Rolling Stones – No Spare Parts
October 25, 2011
⋅ Music
Here's the first audio taste from The Rolling Stones' upcoming Some Girls box set. The legendary rock outfit lets loose on what seems to be a freshly recorded version of "No Spare Parts" which was previously unreleased - perhaps for its non-compatible musical style relative to...
alkr Work Sessions: Eliphino
October 20, 2011
⋅ Arts
For the third installment of their Work series, one that features remarkable and passionate people in their element of effort, alkr has turned the lens on East London's Eliphino. The post-dubstep DJ has been applauded for his cutting edge and contemporary sound, often infusing...
Kanye West Announces 2012 G.O.O.D. Music: The Album
October 19, 2011
⋅ Music
Earlier today Kanye West made a surprise tweet announcing an upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album for Spring 2012. One can only presume that the project will involve the entire G.O.O.D. Music family, including Yeezy himself. No further details are known aside from the fact that 2012...
FLüD Presents: Beats Per Minute with araabMUZIK (Live MPC Performance)
October 7, 2011
⋅ Music
Flud Watches presents the eighth and final Beats Per Minute video featuring MPC master araabMUZIK in celebration of their "BPM" Watch as part of their new summer collection. The Beats Per Minute video series showcases some of hip-hop's most influential producers highlighting...
Mick Boogie x StyleCaster – Sounds from the Front Row Interview
September 22, 2011
⋅ Editorial
There is no doubt that there is a close relationship between fashion and music. As a platform that creates and curates fashion and lifestyle events, StyleCaster has found a way to merge the best of both worlds with their Sounds from the Front Row series. These music mixes are...
Big Sean – ‘I Do It’ @ Cargo
September 15, 2011
⋅ HBTV
Last month, Big Sean was on a tour in Europe which saw him make an appearance in London. The following performance at the Cargo captures Big Sean performing "I Do It," from his album Finally Famous: The Album. The show originally took place on August 15, 2011.
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adidas Presents: Pusha T “Fear of God II: Let Us Pray” Release Party Recap
September 9, 2011
⋅ Music
Last night at the Bowery Hotel in New York City, adidas hosted a private concert event for Pusha T in honor of his upcoming EP Fear of God II: Let Us Pray. The show included cocktails by Diageo's Jose Cuervo Platino and industry attendees like Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, CyHi...
M.E.D. featuring Hodgy Beats – Outta Control (Produced by Madlib)
September 9, 2011
⋅ Music
Offered above is the initial look at M.E.D.’s latest project that sees him working along with Odd Future’s Hodgy Beats. With production mostly done by Stones Throw Records’ Madlib, this new album dubbed Classic piles up distinguished features from Talib Kweli, Aloe Blacc,...
Sophia Chang x BaoHaus 2 Wall Art
August 26, 2011
⋅ Arts
A continuation of its success with its original BaoHaus has seen Eddie & Evan Huang open the doors to BaoHaus 2. To christen the new joint, the Huang's teamed up illustrator and artist Sophia Chang to create some new pieces for the restaurant. Sourcing the lyrical magic of some...
