HOW IT SHOULD SOUND...

A couple of weeks back hip-hop producer Damu the Fudgemunk dropped How It Should Sound Volume 1 & 2, an instrumental LP featuring beats created from 2003 to 2007. Fans of that classic Pete Rock style boom bap should be all over this one. Good stuff.

I'M BEAMIN...

New video from emcee extraordinaire Lupe Fiasco. This is "I'm Beamin" from the forthcoming Lasers. Without question, Lupe is one of the illest in the game right now.

COSMIC INTOXICATION...

Out now is Cosmic Intoxication, the debut EP from LA debutante TOKiMONSTA, aka Jennifer Lee. Yet another quality release from the LA beat scene. I highly recommend "Smoke & Mirrors", it's my favorite joint on the album. Google it, it's good.

NIKE SPORTSWEAR LUNAR REJUVEN8 MID CAMO...

Yep, these are good.

AS WE ENTER...

Here's the first official video from Distant Relatives (Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley) for "As We Enter" from their forthcoming collaborative album due on May 18th. Check it.

KARTELL MAGIC HOLE SERIES...

New collection from Kartell designed by renowned industrial engineer Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet. Very nice.

BEYOND MONDAY...

New video from The Glitch Mob for non-album track "Beyond Monday". Amazing visuals. Drink The Sea, their debut full-length arrives on May 25th.

ONLY MOUNTAIN...

Also out this week is Only Mountain, the new album from LA beat scene veteran Take (aka Sweatson Klank). This album is really doing it for me. Electro-leaning synthlines and wonky beats drenched in a sunny West Coast vibe. The hotness for sure.

SWIM...

Out this week is Swim, the new album from psychedelic sonic wizard Dan Snaith, aka Caribou.

According to Snaith, the aim was to create "dance music that sounds like it's made out of water". Mission accomplished Mr. Snaith. The album is a dazzling blend of classic Caribou style bleary-eyed atmospherics and house-inspired electronics. Listen for yourself after the jump.

MUSIC SHOES...

Dope new video from Nike promoting the their new line of Free runners. Good stuff. Check it out.

DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT...

Earlier this week The Glitch Mob released "Drive It Like You Stole It", the first single from their forthcoming debut Drink The Sea. This bad boy is a burner! Check it out below.

THAT TREE...

Fresh new 2D video for "That Tree" from Snoop Dogg featuring KiD CuDi. Production handled by the one and only Diplo.

SSUREAL FROM THE CRADE TO THE GRAVE...

New collaborative effort from Kid Robot x SSUR. Spooky.

OVER...

I must admit I'm kinda feelin' the latest single from Drake. This is "Over" from the forthcoming "Thank Me Later" due on June 15th. Check it.

KEEPTHEFUNKALIVE...

Dublin's All City crew delivers the goods once again with Keepthefunkalive, a new EP from electronic beat maker Devonwho. Switching up his style a bit, this one has that modern funk vibe to it. Check it out below.

KLOUDS...

Rounding out the new releases for this week is Klouds, the debut full-length from highly regarded Philly beat maker Knxwledge. 16 tracks of precision executed post-Dilla jazz and soul bump-beats. Need proof? Check out "Remember Who You" after the jump.

MOMENTS...

Also out this week is Moments, the debut full-length from Pnuma Trio beat maker Alex B. The production quality on this one is top notch. It's a nice blend of analog warmth and digital wonkiness working together harmoniously. Don't sleep on this one, it's a burner.

LOST WHERE I BELONG...

Out this week is Lost Where I Belong, the debut single from Ninja Tune soulstress Andreya Triana. Both the original production (handled by Bonobo) and the Flying Lotus remix are sublime. Listen to the latter after the jump.

I NEED A DOLLAR (VIDEO)...

New video from Stones Throw recording artist Aloe Blacc. This is "I Need A Dollar" from the forthcoming Good Things. This bad boy is infectious!

NIKE SPORTSWEAR ALL COURT LOWS...

New All Court Lows from Nike for Spring/Summer 2010. All four color ways are really good. Essential.

MY GUITAR WHALES...

Also out this week is My Guitar Whales, the first single from Paul White's forthcoming new record Paul White & The Purple Brain. This single has me VERY excited for the full-length. Can't wait to hear more.

CTRL ALT DELETE...

Out this week is Ctrl Alt Delete, the debut full-length from LA beat maker Free the Robots. I'm a big fan of this record. It's a nice combination of hard hitting hip-hop beats, dusty samples, live instrumentation, and killer synth work. Essential listening.