PREMIERE: El Metate – Fatwas
Today, we are premiering the San Francisco collective known as El Metate. Inspired by Boogaloo Joe Jones as much as a band like Soulive, they have been tearing up stages […]
Category Archives: New Releases
Boco – Running The Mardi Gras b/w Smile
Big Crown are diversifying their portfolio. Already hitting and staking their gold claim with Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, Mickey & The Fabulous Five, Shateish, and Okonkolo, all different sounds […]
Etienne de la Sayette – Maputo Queens
With so much music out every day, sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So when we were introduced to Paris based composer/arranger/producer Etienne de la Sayette’s solo effort Maputo Queens, […]
K.A.A.N. – Dope
When we first heard K.A.A.N’s track “Music” he did with K-Def, we were impressed. The Maryland emcee proved wise beyond his years. The combination of both emcee and producer, the […]
Mukatsuku Records: Funk Monsters Vol. 1
Any seven inch that is labeled Funk Monsters Vol. 1 has our attention. let’s face it, we are smitten by a funky drum break. We can’t get away from it. […]
Big Ups With DJ Gilla
Today on Big Ups we have Aly Gillani aka DJ Gilla – A&R / Label Manager at First Word Records. If You’re not familiar with the label, they have been […]
Kind & Kinky Zoo – Wonder Zebra b/w V.L.A.M.
While Kanye was busy trying to figure out how to make his new record more appealing to the masses, musicians like Kind & Kinky Zoo were taking a ride on […]
DJ Format Psych Out Mix For BBE
DJ Format, mature B Boy, turntablist, digger, and record champion is back once again with another mix to blow speakers and minds at the same time. For this mix he’s […]
Nick Pride & The Pimptones – Gotta Leave The Lady Alone
Just in time for the summer weather, Nick Pride & The Pimptones are back with a banging 45 on Légère Recordings. Off of a new full length, Go Deep, this […]
Reel Talk With Björn Wagner
Words by Jamison Harvey In today’s Reel Talk, we sat down with Björn Wagner of The Mighty Mocambos and Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band. The musician, producer, DJ, vinyl champion, […]
Flea Market Funk 