Low Limit - "Trapper Keeper"

Some dark, twisted, dirty electro abstract hip hop beats. Just the way I like it. If you haven't heard of this guy, check him out. One half of the world famous Lazer Sword duo, based out of San Francisco. Enjoy this twisted vid, I know I did

Low Limit - Trapperkeeper from Paul Trillo on Vimeo.

Leonard Dstroy - "Higher Ground"

Tons of talented dudes out there producin' tunes under the radar. Soundcloud is a really good way of coming across a lot of this, literally thousands of producers posting stuff in all spectrum of genres. Lotta, lotta dope sounds out there, tons of people you've definitely heard of.

This guy sent me a link to his album today on Soundcloud, and I have to say it's definitely worth a listen. Very much in the style of what I've been listening to lately, electronic hip hop with lots of bleeps and bloops. Some really chilled, progressive beats on this 15 track album. Check it out!

http://leonarddstroy.bandcamp.com/

Mux Mool - "Skulltaste"

Definitely had to post on this one. Mux Mool is a Brooklyn based producer putting out music on Ghostly International, who have a pretty eclectic yet dope lineup. This album is his first full length work, and what a debut. Clocking in at 20 (!) tracks, this album is chock full of quality electronic hip hop and abstract beats. His sonic range as a producer is really impressive, the record encompasses all types of styles, from electro to breakbeat to DNB to video game music. All firmly rooted in hip hop, I might add, which really seals the deal for me. It's a record that grows on you as well, as repeated listens reveal new production details and surprises. Definitely someone to keep an eye on, hopefully he'll be going on tour to support this record.

Standout tracks for me were "Skulltaste", "Death 9000", and "Air Justins". Whole record is dope though, definitely check it out.

"Skulltaste" (2010)

Debruit - "Heart Beats For Haiti"

Damn this dude is dope. Seriously one of the most jumpy, bouncy beat-makers I've heard in a while. Originally from Paris, Debruit has toured all over Europe and the US, including an upcoming appearance at Music Ecology in Boston soon! His sound utilizes a severely chopped blend of African sounds, vocoder effects, and crazy synth noises, all on top of slightly staccato/off-beat hip hop beats. Really solid, funky stuff, definitely one of my favorite new artists.

As an indicator of how talented this dude is, he released this album within 4 DAYS of the Haitian earthquake as a benefit album. So, even though most of the stuff I post about here I post free links to, this one you should pay for. It's for a good cause - 100% of the proceeds go to Haitian relief funds. Used a bunch of Haitian music samples on top of it. Don't sleep, this guy is wayyy too funky.

"Heart Beats For Haiti" (2010)

El Segundo..Aether vs. Blue Sky Black Death

Alright, get to the music already. Just wanted to say, if you really like the tunes, you should buy the albums and support the artist. It's just tough, since you can find everything free online. Better then buy their album, make an effort to go to their show if they're playing, grab a T-shirt - show your support somehow!

These are a couple of the albums that prompted me to start this blog, I've had several friends thank me profoundly for introducing me to them. They are both amazing, incredible works of art that appreciate upon each listening.

Aether is an upcoming hip hop producer from Texas, who in his words, makes beats that "soak into your soul" Its such a chill, relaxing listen, it's one of those albums that, no matter who you play it for, they would have to admit it's pretty damn good...It's composed of extremely well placed vocal samples, beautiful piano loops, crisp hip hop beats, warm synth tones, and just flows oh so damn well...You gotta listen to this shit man, seriously, it's that damn good....

http://www.mediafire.com/?2mjkegwzmkw

http://www.last.fm/music/Æther

Blue Sky Blue Death is the name of a talented production duo of two producers named Kingston and Young God. They have a knack for creating epic, intricate instrumental hip hop beats that have many depths. Also produced an album with Hell Razah, Wu Tang affiliate. Their 2008 album, "Late Night Cinema", is a hugely powerful work composed using live string, horn, choir arrangements plus a vast library of digital sound that these guys combine into one of the most diverse and varied hip hop albums I have ever listened to. I played this shit over and over when I got it, there is so much going on that it is almost impossible to completely soak up after only a single listen or two. My favorite track was a "Private Death", but the whole album is great. This is definitely an album that grows on you, yet tremendously powerful each listen, moments of beauty juxtaposed with dark, gritty beats. Get it.

http://www.mediafire.com/?kgl2yz1admn

http://www.last.fm/music/Blue+Sky+Black+Death