THE RING...

New video from blue-eyed soul sensation Jamie Lidell. This is "The Ring" from the forthcoming Compass. Album due on May 18th via Warp.

NEW AMERYKAH, PT. 2: RETURN OF THE ANKH...

Out today is New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return of the Ankh, the highly anticipated new album from Ms. Erykah Badu. Buttery smooth as expected, the album features production from James Poyser, Madlib, Dilla, and more. Check out standout track "Window Seat" after the jump.

VANS AUTHENTIC CA...

I'm in need of some everyday blacks right now, and these just might do the trick.

SOUNDTRACK 2 MY LIFE...

Yet another video from KiD CuDi. This is "Soundtrack 2 My Life" from Cudder's debut Man On The Moon: The End of Days. Directed by Jason Goldwatch.

RIGHTEOUS FISTS OF HARMONY...

Also out this week via FlyLo's Brainfeeder imprint is Righteous Fists of Harmony, the new mini album from one of LA's most innovative beat makers, Daedelus. The album is a soundtrack-of-sorts to the Boxer Rebellion, which was a Chinese anti-imperialism movement that took place between 1898 and 1901.

BLACK SANDS...

Out this week via Ninja Tune is Black Sands, the new album from British producer extraordinaire Simon Green, aka Bonobo.



I've already listened to the record 3 times front to back and I can safely say I've enjoyed it more and more each time. Easily one of my favorite records of the young new year. Check out "Kiara" after the jump to sample the goodness.

MYTHOLOGY OF THE METROPOLIS...

Out now via Daly City Records is Mythology of the Metropolis, the new album from SF based electronic beat maker Deceptikon. Check out "Echolocation" after the jump, it's one of my favorites tracks from the album.

A SPACESHIP FOR NOW...

Another new video from Rjd2. This is "A Spaceship For Now" from his latest full-length, The Colossus. Check it out.

PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS (ALTERNATE VERSION)...

New alternate version of the "Pursuit of Happiness" video from KiD CuDi featuring MGMT & Ratatat. This one is MUCH better than the original.

SKULLTASTE...

Skulltaste, the debut full-length from NoDoz alumni Mux Mool doesn't officially drop until March 23rd but it's already available in digi format on iTunes.

Mux covers some serious ground on the album with tracks ranging from chunky hip-hop instrumentals to new wave anthems to dubby dancefloor numbers. My personal favorite of the bunch is "Get Better John". It's epic.

JOY FANTASTIC...

New video from Scottish beat sensation Hudson Mohawke. This is "Joy Fantastic" featuring Olivier Daysoul. Lifted from HudMo's debut full-length for Warp, Butter.

VANS CA AUTHENTIC GREY RIPSTOP...

These are real good. Super clean.

COMPUTER FACE // PURE BEING...

Cosmogramma, the highly anticipated new album from Flying Lotus arrives in less than 2 months -- May 4, 2010 to be exact. Here's a taste of what you can expect. I for one can't wait to hear more.

EYESDOWN...

Rounding out the new releases for this week is the Eyesdown 12" from Bonobo featuring vocals from UK soulstress Andreya Triana. The original treatment is great, but the jazz-infused synth remix from Floating Points steals the show. Check it out below.

L.A. SERIES #2...

Out this week is the second (of 10) 10" releases in the L.A. Series from All City. Each release spotlights two LA based producers. Part 2 features new music from Sweatson Klank (the artist formerly known as Take) and Brainfeeder affiliate matthewdavid. Personally, I'm partial to the 3 joints produced by SK. "Soul Particles" is my favorite of the bunch, check it out after the jump.

BROKEN BELLS...

Also out this week is the highly anticipated self-titled debut from Broken Bells -- Shins frontman James Mercer and super-producer Danger Mouse.

The duo play every instrument heard on the record with Mercer singing and playing guitar and bass, while DM handles the drums and keys. If you haven't already heard it, check out lead single "The High Road" after the jump.

PLASTIC BEACH...

The most high-profile release this week is Plastic Beach, the third album from Gorillaz -- Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's animated group of musical misfits.



Unlike previous releases which featured production from Dan the Automator (2001's self-titled debut) and Danger Mouse (2005's Demon Days), this time around Albarn handles most of the production duties himself and the end result is quite rewarding. Albarn dips into a number of different musical styles on PB including Krautrock, funk, hip-hop, and dubstep blending each of them nicely with his trademark weary vocals.

As expected, the album is chock-full of cameos from a wide range of genres including Mos Def, Bobby Womack, Snoop Dogg, Lou Reed, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, and many more. Check out the video for standout single "Stylo" featuring Mos Def & Bobby Womack after the jump.

A SUFI AND A KILLER...

LOTS of new music this week. First up is A Sufi and a Killer, the debut full-length from haunting vocalist Gonjasufi. The album features production from a trio of LA beat scene heavyweights - The Gaslamp Killer, Mainframe, and Flying Lotus. Hallucinogenic head-nod music at it's finest.

LOST WHERE I BELONG (VIDEO)...

New(ish) video from Ninja Tune songstress Andreya Triana. This is "Lost Where I Belong" from her forthcoming album of the same name. Track produced by Bonobo. If her voice sounds familiar, think "Tea Leaf Dancers" from Flying Lotus.

I WISH IT WOULD RAIN...

Sticking with the Mayer Hawthorne theme from yesterday, here's a new video from the blue-eyed soul sensation for "I Wish It Would Rain" from his debut A Strange Arrangement.

PANTS PLAYS MAYER...

Pants plays Mayer and Mayer play Pants. New 7" from Stones Throw with James Pants covering Mayer Hawthorne's "Green Eyed Love" and Mayer Hawthorne covering "Thin Moon" from James Pants. Whoa. That was confusing.

STUSSY x J DILLA DOCUMENTARY PART 3...

Part 3 (of 3) of the documentary put together by Stussy to honor the legacy of the incomparable J Dilla.

DEDND...

New video from Sumach Ecks, better known as Gonjasufi. This is "DedNd" from the forthcoming A Sufi and a Killer on Warp. The album lands on March 9th and features production from GLK, Mainframe, and Flying Lotus.

THE HIDDEN TREASURES EP...

Last week One-Handed Music released The Hidden Treasures EP from South London MC/producer Tranqill. The EP features 3 unreleased tracks from Tranqill and a stellar remix from Paul White. Available for download via Bandcamp. Check out the audio after the jump.