Raw Poetic’s Space Beyond the Solar System suggests a lost ’70s Afrofuturist sci-fi movie score as composed by Alice Coltrane.In many ways, Raw Poetic’s sound is a throwback to both conscious rap and more overtly jazz-influenced hip-hop.
Pete Rock is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time. His name is oft included in the pantheon of the greatest, alongside DJ Premier, RZA and J Dilla.
Saib is the producer and guitarist whose desire to create comes from his childhood: Bossa Nova, Japanese Anime Soundtracks, Jazz as well as old school Hip-Hop, he draws his inspiration from composers and musicians such as Yoko Kanno, Joe Pass and Nujabes.
Fifth volume of the "Cookies & Cream" Instrumental Hip-Hop series that started on Jakarta Records and now finds it's grand finale on Shuko's own For The Love Of it label.
Nisemono showcases Ginger Root combining all the aspects of his work to extend the music into a new world. The phrase loosely translates to "fraud or fake", and is yet another part of the universe.
Ancient Methods is an album by Chicago-based producer Spectacular Diagnostics. A big bang of beatmaking matter: from cut-up jazz keys to distorted sci-fi movie dialogues.
From the moment this machine is booted BOP begins buzzing with kinetic warmth. This is something characteristic of Swarvy's sound, the LA-by-way-of-Philly musical with a vast catalog including live instrumentals, jazz-infused loops and lo-fi gems.
‘Of Process and Progression’ is a perfectly balanced combination of hip-hop, jazz, and soul from longtime collaborators Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore, who continue to push themselves creatively after a collective of more than 30 years in the game.