Friday, October 31, 2014

Perez. ft. Sophia Eris -"True Love Takes"-mp3


Perez. a new electronic/noise/warped R&B artist on Totally Gross National Products calls in assist from Mark McGee (Marijuana Deathsquads, RONiiA) , Sophia Eris (GRRRL PRTY) & Tess Weinberg. TGNP has the Pretty EP for free.

Perez. ft. Sophia Eris -"True Love Takes"-mp3

Mike the Martyr -"Lyor"-mp3


Minneapolis' Mike the Martyr and producer Psymun (K. Raydio/thestand4rd) connect for the heater "Lyor".

Mike the Martyr -"Lyor"-mp3

Nas -"The Season (prod. by J Dilla)"-mp3


Nas surprises everyone with "The Season", a J Dilla jewel "Gobstopper" from his 2006 album Donuts. As well as investing in Mass Appeal, Nas also confirms he's been in studio with Madonna.

Nas"The Season (prod. by J Dilla)"-mp3

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

FKA twigs -"Video Girl"-mp3



FKA twigs with more stunning visuals for "Video Girl", keep that on deck. FKA twigs will be in Minneapolis at the Fineline Nov. 14th.

Sound Verite reviews FKA twigs -LP1.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Sango -"Just, Hold On For a Second"-mp3


Sango celebrates 100,000 followers on twitter with a new instrumental "Just, Hold On For a Second".

Sango -"Just, Hold On For a Second"-mp3

Friday, October 24, 2014

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Lizzo -"Paris"-video



Minneapolis fast-rising star Lizzo continues her world wide takeover with new video for "Paris" and a premier and interview with Jay-Z's Life +Times.

Lizzo -"Paris"-mp3

BANKS -"Drowning (Stwo Remix)"-mp3


BANKS stacks up another remix, here STWO does the honor on "Drowning".

BANKS -"Drowning (Stwo Remix)"-mp3

BLVCK SPVCE -"HEVDBVNDS (Prod. RP HOOKS)"-video



Minneapolis BLVCK SPVCE made of up RP Hooks, DJ Snuggles, 1990, Amati & Good Karma Niles come together for a raw, dark, rather clever sound.

Panda Bear -"Mr Noah"-video



Panda Bear has a new record on deck Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper, and it's out on January 13th on Domino. The first track is "Mr Noah".The video for that track, directed by AB/CD/CD. "Mr. Noah" is also the title track of a surprise four-song EP that's out now.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Mike the Martyr ft. Scientifik -"Thats Peace" -mp3


Minneapolis producer/MC Mike the Martyr previews his upcoming Marbury with another street banger "Thats Peace". This kid has some serious heat, behind the boards and on the mic.

Mike the Martyr Ft. Scientifik -"Thats Peace"-mp3

Shabazz Palaces -"Motion Sickness"-video



Shabazz Palaces with visuals for "Motion Sickness" from their latest Lese Majesty. Sound Verite reviews Shabazz Palaces Lese Majesty via Reviler.

Shabazz Palaces -"They Come In Gold"-mp3

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Black Milk ft. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson –"Scum"-mp3


Detroit producer, MC Black Milk recruits his Random Axe mates Brooklyn's Sean Price & Detroit's Guilty Simpson for the grimy, stark "Scum". From Black Milk's forthcoming album, If There's A Hell Below, out October 28th.

Black Milk ft. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson -"Scum"-mp3

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Ransom -"Knicks Remix"-mp3


Freddie Gibbs & Madlib remix "Knicks" with A1 assist.

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, Ransom -"Knicks Remix"-mp3

Monday, October 20, 2014

James Blake -"Building It Still"-mp3


James Blake lets loose another track "Building It Still", via his BBC Radio 1 Residency. Check out Mr. Blake as he and Airhead hits a Toronto and a few U.S. cities.

Jame Blake -"Building It Still"-mp3

FKA twigs #throughglass -video


FKA twigs + Google Glass collaborate, a piece created and directed FKA twigs,

FKA twigs - LP1-review at Reviler.

K. Raydio X Dr. Dundiff -"Aurora"-mp3


Minneapolis vocal stylist K. Raydio with another collaboration, this one a sultry, soulful jump "Aurora" with producer Dr. Dundiff & Willbeats. From Dr. Dundiff's upcoming Frenemies With Benefits.

K. Raydio X Dr. Dundiff -"Aurora"-mp3

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

F.I.X. -"Firewalking"-mp3


Minneapolis experimental rap featuring members of Kill the Vultures, No Bird Sing, and Kristoff Krane, F.I.X. has a new single "Firewalking", a bombastic sonic boom of a track.

F.I.X. -"Firewalking"-mp3

Monday, October 13, 2014

FKA Twigs - "Two weeks (Jarreau Vandal cover)"-mp3


Netherlands producer, Soulection's Jarreau Vandal covers FKA twigs breakout jump "Two Weeks". Vandal brought in vocalist Ashley Röttjers. Sound Verite reviewed FKA twigs debut LP1 for Reviler's Four Takes series.

FKA Twigs -"Two weeks (Jarreau Vandal cover ft. Ashley Röttjers)"-mp3

Sango -"Tell Me"-mp3


Another nice stutter-step banger from Soulection's Sango.

Sango -"Tell Me"-mp3

P. Morris -"Lunette"-mp3


P. Morris releases new music following his opening slot on tour with FKA twigs and a recent production of Kelela and Le1f collab "OICU". P. Morris has also done mixes for FACT and Boiler Room. "Lunette" a haunting instrumental from the upcoming Beloved EP which is due out October 28th on Bear Club Music Group.

P. Morris -"Lunette"-mp3

K. Raydio & O.D. -"The Back Wall"/"Underdog"-mp3


Soul vocalist K. Raydio and create digging producer O.D. add another bracket to the funk/soul scene in Minneapolis with their debut One Drop EP.

K. Raydio & O.D. -"Underdog"-mp3
K. Raydio & O.D. -"The Back Wall"-mp3

Friday, October 10, 2014

Franz Diego -"BLK WZRD"-mp3


Hip-hop experimentalist Franz Diego of Illuminous 3 releases his second album of the year with Float following up the June release of the Equinox EP. "BLK WZRD" pays tribute to a lost friend Free-One. All beats produced by Enron Hubbard. Franz Diego celebrates with a record release show with Greg Grease, Metasota, Ninety & Connye & DJ Just Nine at Kitty Kay Club Oct. 17th. #WAG

Franz Diego -"BLK WZRD"-mp3

ZULUZULUU -“On Our Way” (Live at TFBSE)-video



Greg Greases' avant funk band ZULULUU performs a new song "On Our Way" live at The Fucking Best Show Ever. Shout out the the good folks at Greenroom Magazine.

ZULUZULUU -"Let It Go"-mp3

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Mikael Seifu -"Tuff Ruff"-mp3


Ethiopian producer Mikael Seifu has connected with D.C. dance label 1432 R. Putting a world music twist on modern electronica.

Mikael Seifu -"Tuff Ruff"-mp3

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

TV On The Radio -"Careful You"-mp3


Brooklyn's TV On The Radio return with another new track from upcoming new record Seeds. "Careful You" is slower and cooler than the first look "Happy Idiot". Seeds will be out November 18th on Harvest Records.

TV On The Radio -"Careful You"-mp3

thestand4rd - "Simple Needs"-video



Twin Cities quartet thestand4rd made up of Allan Kingdom, Spooky Black, Bobby Raps & Psymun let loose their new video with the visually stunning "Simple Needs". Produced by thestand4rd & Doc Mckinney, video by Alex Howard.

thestand4rd -"Simple Needs"-mp3

Mike The Martyr -"The Duck (Prod by Martyr)"-mp3


Mike The Martyr finally release the long anticipated first track from Marbury. The soulful serenade "The Duck" shines. The Minneapolis producer/MC has credits that include AG of DITC, Sadat-X, Termanology, Slug Of Atmosphere, Muja Messiah & Brother Ali, Planet Asia, I Self Devine, Boots Riley of The Coup, Joe Blow & Lil AJ, Triple Seis of Terror Squad, Manny Phesto & D Block.

Mike The Martyr -"The Duck (Prod by Martyr)"-mp3

Monday, October 6, 2014