Beastie Boys - Too Many Rappers x Nonstop Disco Powerpack

Beastie Boys have made a long awaited return with their new album, Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2, which is set to drop on May 3rd. Below are two of my favourite tracks - first up is a collaboration with Hip-Hop legend NaS that was performed @ Bonnaroo back in 2009, but I’ve been eagerly anticipating the final version since then, and I’m glad to say that it didn’t disappoint. The second is a massive disco infused track, which for me sums up everything that the Boys are about. For me, this album is a must buy.

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Animal Farm - Test Of Time (Feat. Talib Kweli)

Some classic sounding Hip-Hop courtesy of Portland based group, Animal Farm. Featuring Talib Kweli, this single is everything I love about my favourite genre - very reminiscent of People Under The Stairs. Will be on the lookout for this album.

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Hazel - Playground

Here is a snippet of the title track from French producer Hazel’s upcoming EP, Playground. After gaining a solid reputation over the past few years thanks to his numerous productions for artists such as Drake or Slakah the Beatchild to name just a few, Häzel finally presents his first solo project. Very Dilla-esque.

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Warren G - This Is Dedicated To You

After the unfortunate passing of Nate Dogg last month, his homie Warren G has released this heart-wrenching dedication, which features the ever brilliant LaToya Williams. I’m sure there were a few tears shed during the making of this. Miss you Nate.

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Aloe Blacc - 99 Problems

Aloe Blacc dropped into Maida Vale this morning to do a little live lounge session for Trevor Nelson. While he was there he performed I Need A Dollar and Loving You Is Killing Me, but it was his cover of 99 Problems that stole the show. This is just another example of why he is one of my favourite artists right now; way too cool. He is like a modern day James Brown.

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iamcoxhead - I ❥ Saxophones, Horns & Keys

Everything I love about House music in one mix. Summer-ey vibes left, right & centre - some old tracks, some new. Download/listen below and the tracklist is after the jump. Rip it to a CD to give your Nan for her BBQ, or whatever else you would like do it with it. Enjoy. Happy Easter.

P.S. I’ve been on that beach.

1. Rc Groove - Too Much 4 Me (Feat. K. Ladawn) (Afternoon Sax Dub)
2. Sebo K & Metro - Saxtrack (Reboot Twisted Fist Remix)
3. Matteo Matteini - Kilode
4. Beckers & Gabe - Hell’s U
5. Negrocan - Cada Vez (Grant Nelson Vocal Mix)
6. Seamus Haji, Dirty Harris & Kiddo - Do What We Do (Feat. Calvin) (Kiddo & Dirty Harris Vocal Mix)
7. DJ Spinna - My Love Is On Fire (Feat. Stevie Wonder)
8. Chris Lattner & Enzo Siragusa - Jazz Fusic
9. Thomas Langner - Body Talk
10. The Superman Lovers - Starlight (Luca Agnelli Sax Mix)
11. Gabriele Baldi - All I Want
12. Tony Lionni - Try My Love

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Example - Changed The Way You Kiss Me

Here are the visuals for Example’s lead single from the upcoming 3rd album, Playing In The Shadows. Simple, but effective, Adam Powell has captured the feel of the track perfectly and created what I believe to be the best Example video to date. Pre-Order your copy HERE.

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N.O.R.E. - Like The Way

Here is the Neptunes produced track from N.O.R.E.’s festive project, Nore’aster, which features Mr. Pharrell Williams. Nice to hear them hooking up again. Big beat.

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True Tiger - In The Air (Feat. Pro Green & Maverick Sabre)

Jungle friends True Tiger, Professor Green & Maverick Sabre have all teamed up once again to bring us a brand new track called In The Air. Premiered on MistaJam’s show last night, I have a feeling that we’ll be hearing this lots over the next few months. Massive.

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Where You Should Be (Remixes)

Not many artists know how to put together a top quality remix package; however Skream isn’t one of those people. His new single, Where You Should Be, which features the brilliant Sam Frank has been given the treatment by some top class names including Zed Bias, Laidback Luke & Seji. However it’s Shy FX’s spectacular Drum & Bass remix along with Jack Beats’ stereotypically wonky re-work that stood out for me. Winning.

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