HOOD PASS INTACT...

Out now via Stones Throw is Hood Pass Intact, the new digi-12" from Dâm-Funk featuring vocals from none other than West Coast hip-hop legend MC Eiht! That's right, the originator of the now ubiquitous phrase "Gyeah!".

SUN...

Strange new video from one of Canada's finest, Caribou. This is "Sun" from the well-received Swim. Enjoy.

CARIBOU - Sun from Caribou on Vimeo.

THE FIRE...

Brand new video from The Roots. This is "The Fire" featuring John Legend from the über-solid How I Got Over. Check it.

VILLA MANIFESTO...

Out today is Villa Manifesto, the highly anticipated new album from Slum Village. Both J Dilla (R.I.P.) and Baatin (R.I.P.) appear on the album making it an SV reunion album of sorts. I must say it's nice to hear the original crew together again. Takes me back to the year 2000 when Fantastic, Vol. 2 dropped.

YOUR EASY LOVIN' AIN'T PLEASIN' NOTHIN'...

New video from unlikely soul sensation Mayer Hawthorne. This is "Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'" from his debut smash A Strange Arrangement. Check it.

CREAM OF THE PLANET...

New video from the forthcoming 24 Hour Karate School project from Ski Beatz. This is "Cream of the Planet" featuring Mos Def. Really good stuff here. Takes me back a few years.

$FREE.99: SHIGETO - WHAT WE HELD ON TO EP

It's a big week for free music. Yesterday it was Exile, today it's Brooklyn-based electronic producer Shigeto. The What We Held On To EP serves as a sonic bridge between the recently released Semi-Circle EP and the forthcoming Full Circle long player. If you're not already down with this kid, take this opportunity to get acquainted. Click here to download.

$FREE.99: EXILE - RADIO BONUS

In 2009 indie hip-hop producer Exile released Radio, constructing all of the beats from samples pulled from... you guessed it... the radio. Next month Plug Research will release AM/FM, a remix album of sorts consisting of various producers/emcees/singers re-working the originals.

The amount of remix submissions were so high, not everything could fit on the album so Plug Research is giving away the leftovers for FREE. Radio Bonus features remixes from Teebs, Dj Rhettmatic, Marco Polo, DaVinci, Pollyn and more. Click here to download.

CROOKS & LOVERS...

Out today via Hotflush is Crooks & Lovers, the highly anticipated debut from post-dubstep production duo Mount Kimbie. Their sound is a stunning blend of idiosyncratic chord arrangements, effervescent R'n'B vibes and clinical rhythm structures. Intrigued? Check out "Carbonated" below.

ALL SUMMER...

Converse brings together Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend and KiD CuDi to create "All Summer". Click here to download the track. Peep the video after the jump.

FASTER...

The much-delayed Villa Manifesto from Motown hip-hop crew Slum Village finally arrives on July 27th. Here is a taste of what you can expect. This is "Faster" featuring Colin Munroe with production from Young RJ. Check it.

AMANALLAH...

New video from electronic beat genius (and NoDoz alumni) Mike Slott. This is "Amanallah" from his latest effort Lucky 9Teen. So good.

MMMHMM...

Fresh new video from Flying Lotus. This is "MmmHmm" featuring Thundercat from the excellent Cosmogramma. Warning: this one will melt your mind!

DISCONNECT FROM DESIRE...

Out today via Ghostly International is Disconnect from Desire, the highly anticipated new record from dream-pop outfit School of Seven Bells. I've only listened to the record once through but I really like the brighter, more upbeat take on their signature sound. Recommended.

COOL WORLD...

Out now via LuckyMe is Cool World, the debut EP from Miami laser-rock trio American Men. Check out the HudMo remix of "AM System" after the jump. It's quite nice.

PF FLYERS 2010 FALL/WINTER COLLECTION...

VERY clean.

FOLLOW US...

A lil' more Big Boi for ya'. This is "Follow Us" featuring Vonnegutt from the newly released Sir Lucious Leftfoot... The Son of Chico Dusty. Check it.

CERULEAN...

Also out this week via anticon. is Cerulean, the debut album from LA music maker Baths. Without question, this one is official. A stunning blend of compressed hip-hop beats and experimental songwriting. Wanna sample? Check out "Lovely Bloodflow" after the jump.

SIR LUCIOUS LEFT FOOT...

Finally. The wait is over. Sir Lucious Left Loot... The Son of Chico Dusty, the highly anticipated solo debut from Big Boi has arrived.



It's been a long time coming, but the end result is well worth the wait. From front to back this one is a banger. Check out "Night Night" featuring B.o.B. and Joi after the jump. The beat is super fresh!

YAA I GET IT...

NoDoz alumni Shad absolutely blacks out on this one!!! This is "Yaa I Get It" from the recently released TSOL. Amazing.

NIKE LUNAR PRESTO REJUVEN8...

The return of the Presto. All I can say is, it's about time!

PATROL PATROL (VIDEO)...

A few days back I gave you the audio, now here's the video. This is "Patrol Patrol" from Dark Party (Eliot Lipp + Leo 123). Check it.