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.