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Detroit, MI producer Apollo Brown shares his release “Elevator Music” , a deceptively simple, profound experience—a sonic metaphor for life’s blend of elegance and imperfection. It captures the sensation of moving seamlessly through moments of reflection, whether nostalgic or fleeting, underscoring them with a soundtrack that is as poignant as it is unassuming. Each note feels like the slow, deliberate sip of boxed wine from a plastic cup: unpretentious but evocative, an ode to savoring the ordinary. Elevator Music by Apollo Brown

Detroit, MI rap artist / producer Nolan The Ninja shares his release "GROT !" , that features 18 beats. The release is mixed & produced by Nolan The Ninja , creative direction by SPORT CAST , and artwork by Kevin Malaya . GROT ! by Nolan The Ninja

Embarking on an unconventional premise for a beat tape is par for the course for Detroit native Waajeed , who thrives on breaking conventional boundaries. Known as the self-titled futurist Producer, DJ, and UMA Director, Waajeed typically pushes forward, but some narratives demand retrospection. Enter the compelling saga of Patricia Hearst AKA Patty Hearst —an emblematic American tale—reimagined against the backdrop of 30 raw Hip Hop productions crafted between 2005. Stream / Purchase the beat tape and enjoy!!! Patty Hearst Beat Tape by Waajeed

Jahari Massamba Unit ( Karriem Riggins & Madlib ) share their project "YHWH is LOVE" , that features 14 Rap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Rare Groove, Spiritual Jazz, and World instrumental tracks. All songs produced, recorded, and written by Karriem Riggins and Madlib . Executive Producers: Jae Barber and Karriem Riggins of Law of Rhythm . Project Management: Elijah Meisse of Law of Rhythm . YHWH is LOVE by Jahari Massamba Unit

Revered producers and multi-instrumentalists Karriem Riggins and Madlib released “Massamba Afundance” , the second single from their upcoming Jahari Massamba Unit album YHWH is LOVE (out March 1st via Law of Rhythm ).

Oxnard, CA Producer, DJ, and Multi-instrumentalist  Madlib and Detroit, MI Jazz Drummer, Hip-Hop Producer, and DJ   Karriem Riggins have announced of their second album as Jahari Massamba Unit . The drummer-producer duo will release YHWH Is Love on March 1, 2024 via Law of Rhythm . The album's lead single, "Stomping Gamay" is available for streaming...Enjoy!!!

This edition of the DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST is dedicated to the legendary J. Dilla ...The GOAT!!!

Mello Music Group shares the official video for the single "Flowers Die" by Apollo Brown , from the album "This Must Be The Place" .  The video is directed and edited by Dalton Voss .  STREAM / PURCHASE  Apollo Brown   "This Must Be The Place" :  https://orcd.co/thismustbetheplace

Tall Black Guy chases his extraordinary 2021-released collab LP, "Of Process and Progression" alongside emcee Ozay Moore , with the long awaited instrumental version. The record is a celebration of hip-hop and its many influences, especially Jazz , Funk , Soul , and R&B . And now that it’s available in instrumental form, listeners can fully dive into and unpack the layers, samples, and sounds comprising the release.  Stream / Purchase below!!! Of Process and Progression (Instrumentals) by Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore

Mello Music Group shares the album "This Must Be The Place" by Detroit, MI producer Apollo Brown .  "This Must Be the Place" is a continuation of the celebrated "Clouds" (2011) and a departure from it. "Clouds" was melancholic boom-bap made for the fall, the soundtrack to a ruminative walk through a leaf-strewn park beneath gray skies, but "This Must Be the Place" trades somberness for warm nostalgia and glimmers of hope. Brown offers moments for reflective gratitude and portals of escape through new permutations of East Coast-rooted boom-bap, his drums hitting with concussive force as snares crack like ice on midwestern lakes. This Must Be The Place by Apollo Brown

Apollo Brown ’s forthcoming solo album  “This Must Be the Place”  drops July 8th on Mello Music Group . This week, Brown released the third single, “Catching Moments” . This Must Be The Place by Apollo Brown

Apollo Brown ’s forthcoming solo album "This Must Be the Place" arrives July 8th on Mello Music Group . This week, Brown released the second single, “Kite Strings” . Drums hit with punishing force, hi-hats sound like the razor-sharp strike of samurai katana, and the snares could’ve been sourced from cracking ice. Above the percussion and moody bassline, Brown layers eerie choral vocals and glinting keys. “Kite Strings” and much of "This Must Be the Place" is a knocking yet somber and spectral score perfect for late fall and early winter. But we know every track works equally well on late-night summer drives. Put the windows down and turn your system up. This Must Be The Place by Apollo Brown

Mello Music Group shares the instrumental single "It Just Is" by Detroit, MI producer Apollo Brown , from the upcoming album "This Must Be The Place" . This Must Be The Place by Apollo Brown

Los Angeles, California producer Daniel Crawford shares the 12th installment of the "Dillafornia" series.   Dillafornia 12 by Daniel Crawford

Detroit's Chef Mike sahres his latest release "Record Time" , a modest collection of beats dedicated to probably the greatest Detroit area record store to have existed, Record Time . Record Time by Chef Mike

Tall Black Guy chases his extraordinary 2021-released collab LP, "Of Process and Progression" alongside emcee Ozay Moore , with the long awaited instrumental version. The record is a celebration of hip-hop and its many influences, especially Jazz , Funk , Soul , and R&B . And now that it’s available in instrumental form, listeners can fully dive into and unpack the layers, samples, and sounds comprising the release. Of Process and Progression (Instrumentals) by Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore

Mello Music Group sends the project entitled "Tri Magi" by The Lasso , Jordan Hamilton & The Saxsquatch , that features 13 tracks.  Stream/Purchase the project below!!! Tri Magi by The Lasso, Jordan Hamilton & The Saxsquatch

This edition of the DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST  is dedicated to the legendary J Dilla ...The GOAT!!!   Listen to DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST PRESENTS DILLA: Instrumental Edition (Mixed by J. Rizzle) by J. Rizzle on hearthis.at

Karriem Riggins and Madlib have released their joint album "Pardon My French" , their debut project as Jahari Massamba Unit . The Jahari Massamba Unit features Madlib on all instrumentation with the exception of drums, which are laid down by Karriem Riggins . Like Madlib , Riggins is well-versed in both the Jazz and Hip Hop worlds.  Source: Spotify

Illect Recordings sends the project "The Otherside Of Tomorrow" by Ess Be . The Other Side Of Tomorrow by Ess Be