Listen: Damu the Fudgemunk - "Spur Momento Trailer"

Proverbial torch carrier for the boom bap sound of Pete Rock and Golden Era production, Damu the Fudgemunk continues to drop little heat rocks on his frequent projects for REDEF records, and the "Spur Momento Trailer" does more of the same. Always dropping classic samples in the background of his work, he breathes new life into classic drums and sounds from the history of rap. Damu is one of the many talents from the DMV/DC area that stay loyal to the roots of hip hop and chopping samples on an MPC or SP1200 and I always appreciate hearing new stuff from him and the REDEF crew. Check it out and chill out to some classy material that constantly inspires me to get back in the lab myself.

Video: The Other Guys X yU X Substantial - "Memories Fade"

Washington, DC production duo The Other Guys recently teamed up with one of my favorite DMV emcee's and Mello Music Group affiliate yU (of Diamond District) and Substantial, for the first single from their upcoming EP " The Opposite of Sex", due out September 10. Always bringing a solid mix of new school boom bap flavor and lyricism to the table, all of the emcee's take a moment to reminiscence about past relations over a card game and flex their wordplay skills with the humble video treatment.

DOWNLOAD LINK
http://otherguysmusic.bandcamp.com/track/memories-fade-feat-yu-substantial

Vacation Time! Out of the Basement until Sept.2

Dear loyal readers and newcomers, I am headed on a weeks vacation with my lady to walk lobsters and lay face down in the ocean. Please read through the archives, leave comments, send submissions and I will talk to you all soon! I'll be back with more news and music on Sept. 2. Peace!