The highly anticipated Funky DL tribute album "February - A Rest In Beats Tribute To The Sounds of J Dilla & Nujabes" begins here with two tracks lifted from the full project.

Untitled / Fantastic originally appeared on Slum Village's 'Fantastic Voyage Vol 2" album and sees DL remake this joint applying a similar floating resonance as the original. The drums pound and DL's production weaves in and out of where J Dilla originally left the track. A smooth vocal accompaniment is provided by Dukus Alemay which guides the track through it's almost 'intergalactic" feel. There is much contrast in DL's creativity here, as his version at times mirrors Dilla's original, and is at other times a stark contrast.


Sky is falling was originally a Nujabes-produced track featuring Mount Vernon's own C.L. Smooth. The 70's led soulful element to the original is not lost here in Funky DL's interpretation. The drums are smooth and crisp and the instrumentation takes on the magic of the original melodies. Dukus again with vocalist Lei-an contributes some beautiful and harmonic vocal chants for added groove and appreciation.

Both tracks showcase DL's ability to see beyond the original ideas and bring something new for listener to ensure a revived listening experience.


Be sure to check the full-length interview included in this release where DL discusses his thoughts and feelings about the forthcoming "February" album.

Untitled / Fantastic

House Shoes - The Makings

With over a year of studio time quietly logged, Dayne Jordan and DJ Jazzy Jeff have been releasing singles over the past six months.  In Progress is the compilation of those tracks including “All About The Art”, “Fellow” and “I Want It All” while including new tracks “Wash It Down” and “Git It Back” to round out the EP. 

Wash It Down (Prod By DJ Jazzy Jeff & James Poyser)

001b - House Shoes - The Makings

ENCHANTED WIZARD

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Zap Francis EP
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US via Fatbeats bitly.com/zapfrancis2

Chime End

Old ass House Shoes beats from '96-'02.
Cop it at shoeshouse.bandcamp.com

Relics - Side A

Dj Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies has been DJing for well over 20 years. A Dj champion, member of The Visionaries, Crown Royale and the Cypress Junkies, Rhett has been producing for just about the same period of time, creating backdrops for artists from Aloe Blacc to Ras Kass on well over 50 releases.

And now it comes time for the OG staple of the West Coast to step out with his own full-length instrumental project. May 19th, 2017 you will find out, if you didn’t already know, that Rhett Got Beats. At 18 tracks beatin’ down the block, with a bonus feature from Hieroglyphics’ Opio and Pep Love, this will fit nicely in your Street Corner Music collection.

Order the limited cassette now at fatbeats.com

A08 DJ RHETTMATIC - Henny & Pineapple (RHETT GOT BEATS 5/19)

Letting go of some more classic boom bap instrumentals. This time a batch of beats made in 1997 straight off the original DAT tape.

Digital Download available here: https://djspinna.bandcamp.com/album/dj-spinna-1997-beat-tape

DJ Spinna 1997 Beat Tape - 7 Xtra Large

Zap Francis EP
UK via Bleep bitly.com/zapfrancis
US via Fatbeats bitly.com/zapfrancis2

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