Sons Of Kemet -"My Queen Is Harriet Tubman"-mp3

Sons Of Kemet an exciting new British quartet, led by saxophonist/composer Shabaka Hutchings, along with tuba player Theon Cross and drummers Tom Skinner and Eddie Hick. If your into Kamasi Washington, Malcolm X, John Coltrane, Afro-Futurism and revolutionary spirit in jazz look no further than "My Queen Is Harriet Tubman" the first track from upcoming innovative, vibrant Impulse Records debut Your Queen Is a Reptile.

Sons Of Kemet -"My Queen Is Harriet Tubman"-mp3

Su Na - "Lost"/ "Cycle (Psymun Remix)"-mp3

Minneapolis producer Su Na releases new solo track "Lost". Su Na just releasae his new Coral Angel EP, also contributed to fantastic new mixtape Free Form by Dizzy Fae. He's going a bit darker on latest "Lost".

Su Na-"Lost"-mp3
Su Na-"Cycle (Psymun Remix)"-mp3

The Catalyst -"早暁 Sougyou [Act II]"-mp3

Cape Town, South Africa producer, crate-digger Michael Michaelson pka The Catalyst pays homage to the greats like J Dilla, Madlib and Alchemist with another nice look from the young beatmaker.

The Catalys -"早暁 Sougyou [Act II]"-mp3

Shrimpnose - Sullen EP -stream

Minneapolis producer Shrimpnose who has worked with many artist in Twin Cities including Pysmun, Spencer Joles, Why Khaliq as well as his crew CRAM. With his new solo opus Sullen, Shrimpnose makes a move carving out his own lane. Check out City Pages interview ‘Sullen’ but not shaken, Shrimpnose bares all without uttering a word.

Shrimpnose Sullen-stream
Shrimpnose ft. Spencer Joles -" Witherwithout"-mp3

MMYYKK -"Nala"- mp3

Producer, musician, video-director & vibes king MMYYKK one of the WRZDS of astralblak fka ZULUZULUU releases the meditative, soulful salute to Queens with "Nala". "Nala" will be the first track from MMYYKK's upcoming new project, it follows two EP's from 2016 Love (In Syththesis) and Astralbeats Vol. 2.

Astralblak -"Dues"-mp3

Minneapolis ZULUZULUU changed their name to Astralblak.

AFROPUNK PREMIERE: HYPNOTIC SINGLE ‘DUES’ MARKS NEW FOCUS FOR ELECTRO-SOUL COLLECTIVE ASTRALBLAK

Electrosoul collective ZULUZULUU has never pulled punches, and their re-emergence as astralblak finds the band pushing their sonic limits, while holding themselves accountable. The song matches a retro synth beat to one of the band’s tightest hooks. Melting synths fill out open spaces beneath a massive beat. As for the name change, it came as the result of soul searching about cultural appropriation and being true to their message as a band. By Nathan Leigh,Afro-Punk

"The main reason for the name change was a matter of authenticity and accountability. Being that none of us is directly related to the actual Zulu tribe of South Africa, we collectively decided that changing the name would be the most respectful course of action. astralblak is universal as in connecting with the universe, it is all encompassing in its narrative of blackness and highlights the diversity in all of our individual experiences as artists and members of the unified diaspora".- astralblak (formerly ZULUZULUU)

Dizzy Fae - Free Form - mixtape

Dizzy Fae releases the first great record from Minneapolis in 2018 with her sprawling mixtape Free Form, produced by su-na, Psymun & sen 09. Dizzy breaks barriers, genre specifics and delivers a post FKA twigs Free Form.

MAST -"Nutty (ft. Makaya McCraven, Dan Rosenboom and Gavin Templeton)"-mp3

Los Angeles producer MAST - aka Tim Conley - pays homage to the significant history of Thelonious Monk. MAST is a veteran of Los Angeles beats scene, and on the upcoming Thelonious Sphere Monk, MAST tackles 15 Monk compositions including the acclaimed "Round Midnight", "Blue Monk", and "Straight No Chaser", as well as more obscure titles like "Misterioso", "Pannonica", and "Bemsha Swing". Thelonious Sphere Monk arrives on January 26th on World Galaxy / Alpha Pup Records.

MAST ft. Makaya McCraven, Dan Rosenboom and Gavin Templeton -"Nutty"-mp3

Izell Pyramid -"Soul Now" - (Andrew Broder Remix)-mp3

Minneapolis Izell Pyramid follows up his excellent Priestcraft EP with a clever interpretation by Andrew Broder of "Soul Now".

Izell Pyramid -"Soul Now"-(Andrew Broder Remix)-mp3

Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake -"King's Dead"-mp3

TDE's Jay Rock returns with a banger with assist from Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake,"King's Dead" from the Black Panther soundtrack and Jay Rock's new record.

Jay Rock ft. Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake -"King's Dead"-mp3

Rayvn Lenae -"Sticky"-mp3

Chicago's rising Rayvn Lenae collaborates with Steve Lacy on new track "Sticky". Expect big thing from her in 2018. Her 2017 Midnight Moonlight EP was in heavy rotation all year.

Rayvn Lenae -"Sticky"-mp3

POLIÇA -"Agree"-mp3

Minneapolis synth-pop band POLIÇA release new single "Agree" from Music For The Long Emergency, the forthcoming collaborative album between POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e. Out February 16th from Transgressive Records and Totally Gross National Product.

POLIÇA -"Agree"-mp3

Dua -"Kickflip (prod. Psymun)"-mp3

Dua on of my favorite new artist of Minneapolis. She collaborates with Psymun on "Kickflip", showcasing her unique vocal style. Check her out at Andrew Broder & People January residency at Turf Club Jan.4th with Spank Rock, Psymun & Midnight Express with proceeds going to the ACLU.

Dua -Kickflip (prod. Psymun)-mp3

Ness Nite -"Titerope"-mp3

Minneapolis to New York artist Ness Nite shines on new track "Titerope", produced by Mike Frey and released on P.O.W. Recordings. Working with Mike Frey and Alex Tumay on her first LP Dream Girl, scheduled to come out in March. Ness Nite talks about her new single "Tightrope is about doing what you need to do to stay up. When I wrote it, it was about a specific situation, but it has evolved with me. The further I get from that situation, the more the song means to me, the more situations it applies to. At its most broad I think it’s about me doing whatever I can do to contribute to my own happiness. I think its about accepting the things that are not in my hands and learning to mold the things that are. It’s a “we’re gonna take this one step at a time” sort of anthem." See i-D feature meet nyc's fierce rising female emcees.

Ness Nite -"Titerope"-mp3

IMANE - 'Old Faithful"-mp3

IMANE working with producers Yon & MMYYKK he explores various themes of self care, a fresh of breath air. 'Old Faithful" is off his Helena Hearse Fights the Big Bad Wolf of Badlands: Episode 1 project.

IMANE -"Old Faithful"--mp3
IMANE -"Earth King"-mp3

Su Na -Coral Angel EP - stream

Su Na release new Coral Angel EP on vinyl via Brooklyn, New York's indie Color Station. It's another set of beautiful, textured production from Minneapolis producer with a nice growing catalog.

Su Na -Coral Angel EP-mp3

Rich Garvey - "Compliment" -mp3

Minneapolis based; Liberian born Rich Garvey drops "Compliment" featuring Alnansa & Lokes the first from off his Onyx Gemstone EP via Paris-based Cascade Records. Described as "Lo-fi boom bap soul". The Onyx Gemstone EP also features Why Khaliq, Abhinav and production by Ackryte.

Rich Garvey ft. Alnansa & Lokes -"Compliment"-mp3

Andrew Broder - Cousin Mask - EP

Minneapolis avant-producer/artist Andrew Broder scores with his latest, the 5-song Cousin Mask EP. Cousin Mask winding rush of electronics, breakbeats, loops and lush arragnements includes contributions from Gabi, Leah Ottman, Tim Glenn, TaskForce, Psymun, Justin Vernon, Maaike Van Der Linde, Ryan Olson, Trever Hagen, Arone Dyer and Shelley Soerenson.

Andrew Broder -Cousin Mask - EP-mp3

Dizzy Fae - "Don't Hate For Me"-video

Minneapolis artist/dancer Dizzy Fae continues to shine and break down barriers with her latest track and visuals for "Don't Hate For Me", produced by Psymun. She will be performing with Jorja Smith & Snoh Aalegra 11/14th in Chicago.

Dizzy Fae -"Indica (prod. su na & dizzy fae)"-mp3

POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e - "How Is This Happening"-mp3

Minneapolis POLIÇA joins forces with Berlin's s t a r g a z e for the enchanting first single "How Is This Happening". From their upcoming collaborative Music For The Long Emergency, recorded at Justin Vernon's April Base in Eau Claire, Wisc. Music For The Long Emergency arrives February 16th 2018 from Transgressive Records and Totally Gross National Product.

POLIÇA and s t a r g a z e -"How Is This Happening"-mp3