With the recent boom in bedroom producers and “next generation” beatmakers – it has become somewhat overwhelming to wade through all the over-designed MySpace pages and endless bleeps, blurps & unquantized drums in hopes to find some real worthwhile artists these days. And without turning … Read More →
Category Archives: FRSH KPT SCRT
FRSH VIDEO:
Ayah
“Believe”
(prod. Slakah The Beatchild)
New video from rising Toronto talent, Ayah, for the track, “Believe.” This song has been a favorite of mine for over a year now – I believe I first heard it on her MySpace page, then Waajeed selected it on the first Bling47 Radio episode, … Read More →
WKND BEATS #2:
devonwho –
WaVES EP
For the second installment of my new Weekend Beats series, I’ve got the latest from the homie (and possibly the #1 FS commenter), devonwho. This latest offering, the WaVES EP, mainly consists of some recent highlights from his ever-changing MySpace player, but he also threw … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Cubic Zirconia –
Mixtape Vol. 1: CZ Does London
Alright, so first things first – lets get some FAQ’s out of the way about the Queen Of Doom, Ms. Tiombe Lockhart. “Where the *#$^ is Tiombe?!” Brooklyn. “Why wasn’t she on the new PPP??” The whole cast changed, dummy. “What’s she working on??” Cubic … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Suzi Analogue –
World. Excerpts 1-9
For the latest installment in the Fresh Kept Secrets series, I present to for your consideration, another figure I seeing doing big things in the near future: Suzi Analogue. Suzi is a Philadelphia-based singer, writer & producer who is making moves worldwide, through not only … Read More →
PDCST:
FRSH SLCTS RADIO #1
Today marks the debut of my new podcast, simply titled Fresh Selects Radio. Even though this is the first episode, it feels like the second in a way, because its more or less a follow-up to the Loose Joints mixtape I put together last fall. … Read More →
FRSHCLSV ALBM PRVW:
Ab & Daru –
A Work In Progress
(feat. T3, 14KT & Black Milk)
Two new previews from soul singer/keys player, Ab & producer/drummer, Daru‘s upcoming album together, A Work In Progress. After both working on successful solo & group projects separately, as well as playing in backing bands for both Slum Village and Black Milk together, Ab & … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Fatima
“Do I Know You?”
For the latest installment in the Fresh Kept Secrets series – I co-present to you (along with my friends & co-workers at the Red Bull Music Academy) some updates from Loose Joints alumna, Fatima. If you’re just now catching on, Fatima is a refreshingly talented … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Mike Baker
The Bike Maker –
Now Or Never EP
(prod. Trackademicks
& 1-O.A.K.)
As the latest installment in the Fresh Kept Secrets series, allow me to introduce you to Mike Baker The Bike Maker – a fresh new voice coming out The Bay, and a founding member of the mighty Honor Roll. No, Mike Baker does not make … Read More →
FRSHCLSV TRCKS:
Daru featuring
Muhsinah
x Ab & Black Milk
x Joy Jones
If you don’t already know, Fresh Kept Secret vet, Daru has really been doing his thing lately. From both drumming for live acts such as Slum Village, Black Milk, and Kweli’s Idle Warship, as well as producing & remixing acts like Kissey Asplund, Tableek of … Read More →
FRSH VIDEO:
Slakah The Beatchild
“Enjoy Ya Self”
New video from Toronto-based singer/producer, Slakah The Beatchild, for the “Enjoy Ya Self.” The song is the self-directed, second video from his debut album, Soul Movement Vol. 1, which is out now both online and overseas through BBE, but will finally be seeing a proper … Read More →