Passafire-Submersible-2007
(Reggae/Rock)

Finally got my hands on this after I totally forgot about this release. This album caught me off guard with how good it is, you will be bopping your head in no time. For fans of Pepper, The Expendables, Iration.


Passafire - Submersible Download!

Passafire - Ghost Man Download!

Close_Enough-Noize-2008
(Reggae/Hiphop/Acoustic)

Here is some happy feel good reggae music that came out earlier in 2008. Close enough is No Needz, Tony A on the vocals with Justin on the bass guitar, Kamal on the rhythm gutair, Gabe on the drums and Jack on the percussion drums. You can grab this on itunes right now. For fans of Dirty Heads, Toko Tasi, The Movement.


Close Enough - Ain't No Time Download!

Close Enough - Pain And Pleasure Download!

Depth_Affect-Arche-Lymb-2006
(Hiphop/Experimental)

I just wanted to re-up this classic track from 2005 featuring one of my all time favorite's CYNE. Depth Affect is from Nantes, France. For fans of Nujabes, Himuki, Mabanua.


Depth Affect - One Day Or So Ft Cyne Download!

Canto_I-Entry_Level-2007
(Hiphop)

This is the predecessor to last years 'While You Were Sleeping". Canto I's music sounds effortless. For fans of Classified, Supastition, Dan Johns.


Canto I - Entry Level Download!

Canto I - Thirty Five 15 Download!

Canto I - All I Know Download!

Cradle_Orchestra-Velvet_Ballads-2009
(Hiphop/Jazz/Soul)

The Cradle Orchestra is a six piece live band from Japan. Tomoki Seto is the DJ/Producer, DJ Chika is the other DJ/Turntablist, Michitaro on the Bass, Mochizuki on the Violin, Asha Ishii on the Flute, and Anri on the keys. All these wonderful instruments make up for some great music. Featured on this album is Cl Smooth, Talib Kweli, Black Thought, O.C and more. Click the cover art for more info. For fans of Nujabes, Jazz Liberatorz, Himuki.


Cradle Orchestra - Food For Thought Ft O.C Download!

Ryan_Leslie-Ryan_Leslie-2009
(R&B)

I am a sucker for good synth beats and Mr. Leslie has some skills. I usually don't post up some R&B but I like this song and the rest of this album is pretty decent. For fans of Anthony Hamilton, Mattafix.


Ryan Leslie - Just Right Download!

P.O.S-Never_Better-2009
(Hiphop/Indie/Rock)

The founding member of Doomtree is back with a new album due to hit stores Feb 3rd. I remember not liking P.O.S' last album Audition but after listening to this album I may have to go back and give it a re-listen. But you know how it goes, music taste changes all the time. The way they mixed this album P.O.S sounds like he is rapping straight to your face, so expect his songs to grab your attention. You have to really listen hard to hear what P.O.S is rapping about because he can go pretty fast. But even if you fade out and not listen to what he's saying its still ear pleasing. For fans of Doomtree, Heiruspecs, Atmosphere.


P.O.S - Low Light, Low Life Ft Dessa, Cecil Otter, Sims Download!

P.O.S - Optimist (We Are Not For Them) Download!

P.O.S - Terrorish Download!

N.A.S.A.-The_Spirit_Of_Apollo-2009
(Hiphop/Pop/Electronic)

After originally seeing the track list for this album way back in November I was really stoked. This album is packed with artists from many genres from Kayne West, MIA, Chali 2na, Method Man, Santogold, John Frusciante, Scarface, and many more. Through the last month or so tracks have been leaking left right and center off of this album. So I have held back and waited for the whole album to drop so I can take it all in. But after a first listen I am not that impressed, sadly. I am sure this album will have its shine due to the hype surrounding it but don't expect this album to be a Gnarls Barkley. For fans of Amplive, Gnarls Barkley, Times Neue Roman.


N.A.S.A - Way Down Ft RZA, Barbie Hatch, John Frusciante Download!

N.A.S.A - Gifted Ft Kanye West, Santogold, Lykke Li Download!

Zion_I-The_Takeover-2009
(Hiphop)

The bay area crew of Amp Live and MC Zion are back with their 4th solo album due Feb 17th. Amplive brings his creative synth beats to the table to give this album a new sound unlike any previous Zion I album. I really like this album through a first listen and I bet you will too. Don't forget to support good music and go see these guys when they do the tour for this album!


Zion I - Coastin Feat K Flay Download!

Zion I - Caged Bird Pt 1 Feat Brother Ali Download!

Zion I - In The Mornin' (Caged Bird Pt 2) Download!

Macklemore-The_Language_Of_My_World-2005
(Hiphop)

This is one of my favorite albums of the last 10 years that needs to be blogged about because I am sure there are some of you who have never heard this album. Macklemore is a well spoken emcee from Northwest of US. This album will blow you away with the beats first of all but even more when you listen to how honest Macklemore is. He is the most honest emcee you will ever hear, it is very refreshing to hear 'ego free' music these days. Hit up itunes to copp this album and you won't be disappointed. Look for a new Macklemore album sometime this year, if he can get his shit together, haha. For fans of Lupe Fiasco, Blue Scholars, Common Market.


Macklemore - Hold Your Head Up Download!

Macklemore - Inhale Deep Download!

Macklemore - Love Song Download!

Macklemore - City Don't Sleep Download!

Macklemore, Me - Bellingham, Washington 2008

Sandpeople-B_Sides_Vol_2-2009
(Hiphop/Acoustic)

Sandpeople is a 10 member hiphop crew from the Northwest. This album is full of leftovers from their last album 'Honest Racket'. For fans of Macklemore, Gym Class Heroes, Pigeon John.


Sandpeople - Gladys Download!

Kenmochi_Hidefumi-Falliccia-2008
(Jazz/Instrumental/Acoustic)

Japan is full of producers like this that just awe you with their instrumentals. This cd will take you on a melodic journey. Kenmochi is currently on Hydeout Productions with the legendary Nujabes. Don't sleep on the Japanese hip-hop scene! Make sure you keep listening to this song when the acoustic guitar goes on a solo riff at 1:26. For fans of Mabanua, Dela, Himuki.


Kenmochi Hidefumi - Falliccia Download!

Tunji_and_Convinced-Goodbye_Never-CDS-2008
(Hiphop)

This is a track from earlier this year that I missed. The lovely production on this track is done by newcomer Dahi. Tunji is a emcee from the up and coming group Inverse. Click HERE to download their new free Ep that features Cunninlynguists and production from Kno. For fans of Cunninlynguists, Little Brother, Nicolay and Kay.


Tunji & Convinced - Goodbye Never Prod. Dahi Download!

Bon_Iver-Blood_Bank-(EP)-2009
(Indie/Folk)

I may catch some flack for liking this guy, but ever since I heard 'Skinny Love' I began to dig his music. This ep is just leftover tracks from 2008's critically acclaimed For Emma, Forever ago.


Bon Iver - Blood Bank Download!

A.P-Vol_Zer0-2008
(Hiphop)

A.P is a emcee/producer from the Boston area. His voice and rhyming reminds me of a Pumpkinhead crossed with a Block McCloud. Click the cover art to check out more tracks and to hit him up if you need some beats. For fans of Block McCloud, Guru, Kruse.


A.P. - What I Felt Download!

Fuzzcat-Impact-2007
(Reggae/Dub/Funk/Ska)

I finally got my hands on this album along with a bunch of unreleased songs from Chris, the lead vocalist from Fuzzcat. Anyone that is a fan of the reggae/rock scene is going to digg these guys, I see good things in the future for this band. If your in the local BC area click the cover art to check their myspace and check out a show! For fans of Staylefish, 10Ft Ganja Plant, The Expendables.


Fuzzcat - Whoa Whoa Download!

Fuzzcat - Emergency Download!

Fuzzcat - Warriors Download!

Fuzzcat - Good Man Download!

J_Boog-Hear_Me_Roar-2006
(Reggae/RnB/Hiphop)

J-Boog brings you the Island vibes of Hawaii with this very catchy and happy album. You can get this album on itunes right now. Thanks to Alanna for keeping those ears open. For fans of Collie Buddz, Sizzla, Ziggi.


J Boog - Ganja Farmer Download!

J Boog - Hear Me Roar Download!

J Boog - One Man Woman Download!

Channel_Two-Artful_Time_Reduction-2006
(Hiphop/Jazz/Soul)

Channel two consists of two musicians, Andreas Bingel (Hamburg, Germany) and Terence Yoshiaki (Los Angeles). Terence Yoshiaki is the drummer from the Black Eyed Peas. This album features Tre Hardson (Pharcyde), Apl (Black Eyed Peas) and singer Ming from Spooks. For fans of Crown City Rockers, Jazz Liberatorz, Nujabes.


Channel Two - Bringa Ft Apl Download!

Exposition-The_Metro-2004
(Hiphop)

This is a classic album from back in 2004. The Metro is a heavily slept on album that probably is still slept on. Exposition is the definition of a good emcee. His voice and lyrics are flawless. If people could only hear this side of hip hop more than that disposable "not-art" stuff. This album has been out of print for a few years, so luckily for you, its being re-pressed. Get the album HERE. I am proud to say that I own the one of the originals from the first pressing. Expo is also in a live band Audible Mainframe. They plan to release a album later this year, so check back for that. For fans of Heiruspecs, Atmosphere, J-Live.


Exposition - The Movement Download!

Exposition - Sketches Of Pain Download!

Exposition - 50 Million Pictures Download!

Exposition - Its All Over Download!

MF_Doom-Ballskin-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

Its hard to believe how DOOM has not talked publicly about his recent run of no shows with a fat imposter lip syncing. Doom has a new album "Born Like This" due sometime this year, maybe it won't show up either.... Track via 2dopeboyz For fans of Dangerdoom, Pacewon, Gorillaz.


MF Doom - Ballskin Download!

Collie_Buddz-Come_Around_Remix-2009
(Reggae/Dancehall)

I never usually post remixes, unless of course the remix is better than the original. Rarely that is the case (in my opinion respectfully) for the remix K-Salaam And Beatnick did for Collie Buddz single from 07. I think we should be due for a new Collie Buddz album this year... For fans of Damian Marley, Sizzla, Ziggi.


Collie Buddz - Come Around (remix) Download!

Longshot-Addicted-2008
(Hiphop)

Longshot is a emcee from the Chicago area on Molemen Records. This album actually came out sept 2nd of 2008. There is no retail rip of this album or webrip so this is the only song I have heard off this album. Addicted features such notables as One Be Lo and Diverse. Click HERE to buy the album for 10 bucks in mp3 format. For fans of Dujeous, Pacewon, Lupe Fiasco.


Longshot - Please Believe Ft Diverse, Ka Di Download!

Peter_Bjorn_And_John-Lay_It_Down-CDS-2009
(New Wave/Indie/Pop)

PBJ are coming out with a new album this spring titled Living Thing. After releasing a instrumental album earlier this year I was all worried there wasn't going to be a new album for awhile but that is not the case. "Hey shut the fuck up boy..........."


Peter Bjorn And John - Lay It Down Download!

B_Real-Fire_Ft_Damian_Marley-CDS-2008
(Hiphop/Reggae)

You can never go wrong with some Damian Marley on a track. I have been fiending for a new Jr. Gong album ever since the classic Welcome To Jamrock. But I guess this is supposed to be promoting B-Real's new album Smoke and Mirrors due Feb 24th. So yea look for it!


B - Real Ft Damian Marley - Fire Download!

Mabanua-Done_Already-2008
(Hiphop/Jazz/Soul)

Mabanua is another great producer from Japan. The album features Akil from Jurrasic 5, Kev Brown, and Eshe of Arrested Development. For fans of Himuki, Jazz Liberatorz, Nujabes.


Mabanua - Live Show Ft Akil, Pupa Don Download!

Paperboys-Discography-2001-2005
(Hiphop)

Since I started this site in 2007 I haven't had a chance to blog about one of my favorite groups. The Paperboys are a hiphop group from Norway. Vinnie is the MC and DJ Pope is the DJ/Producer. This is one of the most unique hiphop groups I have ever heard, no matter who I show these guys to, everyone loves them. Ive had the chance to meet these guys in 2005 in Oslo and they are the nicest guys. If you have never heard of their work then hit up your local torrent site and prepare to meet your favorite newest group. Vinnie told me they were going to release a new album this year, so lets hope that comes true. If it does come out you know where to look....For fans of GOOD MUSIC!


Paperboys - Riot Download!

Paperboys - Fly Away (The Great Escape) Download!

Paperboys - Highly Motivated Download!

Paperboys - Barcelona Ft Madcon Download!

Paperboys - One Day Download!



Vinnie, Me, DJ Po- Bla Jazzklub, Oslo Norway June 9th 2006.

Promoe-A_New_Day-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

Brand new Promoe track that was just released via the Looptroop Rockers Website. Promoe will be releasing a new album this spring but its going to be in Swedish. So that does not bode well for us english speaking folk, but hey if theres dope beats its still going to be good. For fans of Looptroop Rockers, Conscious Youths, Redrama.


Promoe - A New Day Download!

Blue_Scholars-Coffee_And_Snow-CDS-2009
(Hiphop)

Freshly released song these guys did with a video when their homecoming shows got canceled. Look for a new album in 09, its gonna be a classic.

"Something we did to fend off the cabin fever from the snowstorm that hit earlier this month and canceled our homecoming shows.
Directed and edited by Zia Mohajerjasbi.
Filmed one December afternoon in South Seattle."


Blue Scholars - Coffee and Snow Download!