Gimmie That Beat

Here is the first release on MoBlack Records ’ newest annex ‘AfroZone’ . The new sub-label is a creative space dedicated to the essence of Afro and the first single to come out on it sees Raz & Afla reunite with an inimitable two-tracker that resounds AfroZone ’s vision in perfect elocution. Educing from their tried, tested and proven transcontinental chemistry, the Hackney-based producer and Ghanian musical maestro render their ‘Benwa Marafi’ EP, a forward-thinking manifestation of Afro House that breathes the past in unison with the present.

Elliot Gann , Psy.D. ( Today's Future Sound ) talks favourite hardware, software and artists; and using hip hop and beatmaking to empower young people worldwide. Today's Future Sound is a charity that introduces young children to beatmaking and hip hop culture, in effort to inspire positive change in their lives and communities. Today’s Future Sound is a Nonprofit based in the Bay Area, yet its work has spread across the globe, as far afield as New Zealand and Senegal. For more please visit: http://todaysfuturesound.org To donate please visit: http://bit.ly/TFSAF The New Beatmaker : ‘To educate and inspire those new to music production’ . Beatmaking / production videos and tutorials, freeware, VST's, samples, new music, reviews, interviews with artists and industry figures, and more. For more please visit: http://thenewbeatmaker.com Music ( exc. 10A 'Bompton' ): http://soundcloud.com/thenewbeatmaker

We arrive at our fifth location and get digging in the crates for that Afro Beat and Afro Jazz sound of Nigeria. Once again the group chose their favourite artists or bands to flip and fuse Jazz Jousters style.  Stream the project below!!! ***Thanks to Millennium Jazz Music for sending*** Tracklist 1. Gadget - Niger Intro (From Us) 00:29 2. SmokedBeat - Let's Start 03:12 3. Pawcut - Bust My Skeero 01:40 4. Stay Classy - Tutu 02:41 5. Vinkate - African Travel 05:55 6. Scaley WaleZ - The Weapon 03:04 7. Gadget - Africanism interlude 01:14 8. SmokedBeat - Pidgin 02:13 9. Pawcut - Pepper Rested 02:04 10. Es-K - Ayesi 02:30 11. Mr. Moods - That Song 04:18 12. Gadget - Lounging In Lagos 03:08 13. SmokedBeat - The Beat n' a Smoke 02:14 14. Pawcut - Scatterbrain 01:46 Locations: Nigeria - Cassette + Download by The Jazz Jousters

Diamond Media 360 sends Sade sampled beat tape Son of Sade: An Ode by Montreal based producer Teck-Zilla . This near 20 minute jam blends the work of the singer with Teck's Boom bap production savvy. What's interesting to note is that like Sade , Teck-Zilla was born in Nigeria and spent time living in London, so it's no surprise that both of these artists' sounds can pair so well together. Son of Sade: An Ode is now available for free download.