a Cat Called FRITZ
Today, we are lucky to live in the modern era. The information age, they say. Well, knowledge is power. And, to know a Cat Called FRITZ will provide enough power to elevate your mind and soul. This beat creator brings something alternative to the hip hop world that it...
Various Artists – Om 15 (Om)
Om Records are 15 years old and they are celebrating their birthday with the release of a 2 disc compilation. Over the last 15 years, Om Records have built a reputation of delivering solid artists across a spectrum of musical styles. From house to chillout, they...
Run Wallace
With the recent release of Ambient Drift on Postpartum, Run Wallace elevates a sound that meets the title's intent with well produced lines and developed layouts. It's a playground showcasing his beat craft where you just don't want to get off that downbeat slide. The...
Alcynoos
It's that time again. Sit back, relax, and get to know Alcynoos, curator of instrumental hip-hop. This time we are heading back to France again to learn a little about his creations, his collaborations, and of course his culinary concoctions. For years, Alcynoos has...
Below Zero Beats Mix #6
slacklineradio · Slackline Radio Mix 6 for BelowZeroBeats.com Playlist: 1. Fat Freddy’s Drop, Big BW 2. Jon Kennedy, Flux 3. Deja Move, Warmin’ 4. Electric Wire Hustle, Waters 5. Freddie Joachim, Splendor 6. Felix Laband, Step Two 7. The Deadbeats, Heaven 8....
Below Zero Beats Mix #7
We will be re-releasing our old mixes as we get you prepared for what is upcoming here at Slackline Radio. This mix is over 12 years ago, recorded originally for Below Zero Beats. slacklineradio · Belowzerobeats7 1. fLako, Cryin’ On The In 2. Gagle, Morning Breeze 3....
Quantic – An Announcement to Answer (Tru Thoughts)
JOE CAIN – BIORHYTHMS (WE STAY TRUE)
Wrapping my brain around the science of sound sometimes feels like a lesson in futility. I mean, is 12-bit really worse than 16-bit? Shit, the SoundGuys say, “Surprisingly, 12 bits is probably enough for a decent sounding music master and to cater to the dynamic range...
Slackline Mix #10 – Alex’s Sidewinder Mix
slacklineradio.us · Alex's Sidewinder Mix Making the world go round... Track Listing: 1) C Y G N - Flow 2) KLIM beats - Ultimate 3) Emapea & Nu Vintage - Color My Mine (feat. DJ Delightful) 4) Kalhex - Refraction 5) Alcynoos - 3ast5ide 6) Awon & Parental -...
Figub Brazlevič – 4 x 4 Ghetto Skate Beats (Krekpek)
For them, it was all about getting downtown. Before skateboarding turned mainstream and the police knew what they were up to, you'd find the likes of Bones Brigade filming on the one-way streets of San Fran to catch a grind on those artistic stair handrails and...
Gaudi + Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – Dub Qawwali (Six Degrees)
Mike Flips & Seize – Minds Combined (Instrumentals)
After hearing the full release, Minds Combined, there were many thoughts running through my head. Of course, combining the styles of Mike Flips and Seize makes sense 'cause they just elevate the amplitude. And although I am no more averse to a vocal contribution than...
El Jazzy Chavo – S950 Funk (Funkypseli Cave)
The title and imagery on this latest Chavo release keep it straight and simple. No need to get confused here. At the start, it slaps you straight and senseless with classic S950 instrumental boom bap. This master is filled with funk and "Jazzy" undertones so typical...
Slackline Mix #11: Patrick’s Leaded Legs
slacklineradio.us · Patrick's Leaded Legs Upbeat mix for inspiration up the Leadville 100 MTB for Patrick. Track Listing: 1) Groove Armada - Suntoucher 2) Damu the Fudgemunk - Remembrance 3) DJ Shadow - Changeling 4) Figub Brazlevic - Attack of the Defenders 5)...
Various Artists – Upstairs Recordings Remixed (Upstairs)
2Tall & Lamont – Senses Overload EP (Realtablist), Dirty Drummer – Dirty’s Mobile Beat Shack (Funk Rhythm)
Many believe that the world of downtempo is created by select artists who contribute their musical talents exclusively to this genre. But, what some fail to realize is that downtempo music can be found everywhere and it is often found in places where you least expect...
Planet Ragtime – Back to the Junkyard (Not on Label)
Planet Ragtime is something of an enigma to me. He is everywhere and everywhere he is not. You would think with a name like that, it would be easy to track down some history on the man. Believe me, I have tried. From Soundcloud to Discogs, around and around we go....
Electric Wire Hustle – Electric Wire Hustle (Organik Muzik Workz)
Keston & Westdal – One Day to Save All Life (Unearthed)
Sola Rosa
Sola Rosa resides in the southern hemisphere on the island nation of New Zealand producing his signature sounds for nearly a decade. Sola Rosa is actually Andrew Spraggon, a man of many talents. We caught up with Spraggon and exchanged a few words just after a recent...