Stream/Download: [wpaudio url=”https://truantsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Kendrick_Lamar_-Cartoon__Cereal_ft._Gunplay.mp3″ text=”Kendrick Lamar ft. Gunplay – Cartoons & Cereal” dl=”1″] (160 kbps) In a recent interview, Kendrick Lamar spoke about his recent collaboration with Don Logan alias Gunplay and the fact the people don’t understand him. The problem is less about people understanding him, and more to do with where to place him. He has […]
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They say that self-reflection and experience are two tools that pave the way towards wisdom and talent when combined. When looking at rap music, nothing is more true. There’s nothing more repelling than a rapper who gravely overestimates his own qualities or as frustrating as one who is unable to recognize is own talents. North-Carolina […]
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While a lot of you may be out taking advantage of special Record Store Day releases (and if you aren’t – hop to it!), we wanted to make sure this digital release didn’t get overlooked. American label/creative collective/purveyors of bass Astro Nautico put out a very generous compilation yesterday for free download, all in the […]
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These days it seems you’re no-one unless you’re at least three different someones – the slash is the name of the game. 2012 is all about being a DJ/producer/label owner/blogger/chef/world class artichoke-growing champion… You can add Scott Hansen to the list of frustratingly talented Renaissance men and women. The San Franciscan producer and designer has […]
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Poland might not be the first place you’d expect to find a producer like Kixnare, whose beats sound like they’re straight out of California. After falling in love with tracks like “Knockout” and “Tomorrow” (which you can stream below), we were entranced by the rest of his hiphop beats that we dug up on YouTube, […]
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Although the LA-based label/collective Fade To Mind was launched less than a year ago, it’s quickly become one of the definitive sources of next-level dance music from fresh, innovative producers around the United States. With official releases from NGUZUNGUZU, MikeQ, and Gremino and a roster that includes Kingdom, Total Freedom and Cedaa among others, the label has […]
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It’s April, the days are getting longer, and warmer, summer is definitely on the way. So what better time to go down the rabbit hole and listen to some dark and creepy trap music that makes you feel like it’s Halloween all day long? Shanghai-based DJ and promoter Heatwolves has put together just under an […]
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Stream: Shlohmo – wen uuu (Evenings Remix) We came upon Evenings early in 2011 when Wedidit posted the debut EP of Nathan Broaddus’ bedroom project, “North Dorm”. This five-track EP was nice listen, however only with the release of “Lately’ the Charlottesville-based producers showcases full talent. Talent which lately has been honored as Evenings contributed an official […]
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Canadian record label King Deluxe had a good range of quality releases, however only with this delightful 12″ by Evy Jane the label eventually receives the attention they deserve. Evy Jane are from Vancouver and consist of Evelyn Mason and Jeremiah Klein. The self-titled vinyl single is their first release. King Deluxe lists ‘UK bass, gospel, and noise’ […]
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Whilst the words ‘new label’ are often met with a grain of salt these days, there’s the select few that manage to breeze past that big initial hurdle and capture that all important attention from listeners. New label Amadeus Records, a sister imprint to Southern Californian blog/label Rebel Magazine, is one to not only have […]
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An oxymoronic offering from US newcomer Madeaux. This one’s high octane chillout, frantic percussion collapsing underneath broken-up vocals and a piano sample or several. Featuring a variety of vocal cuts, most prominently those of Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano, “The Space Between Us” definitely keeps you on your toes. Opening with a chilling vocal sample and […]
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We’re running this recommendation on minimum information. What we do know is that Vlooper is a prolific underground Hip Hop producer and part of the Quebecois Alaclair Ensemble (pictured above). Alaclair consists of a number of producers, rappers, and activists all of which remain anonymous as far as we can tell. The only other member with a […]
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