It’s been over 6 months since Damu The Fudgemunk last hit us with a full collection MPC funk. His previous release of Spare Time left more than few mouths gaping at what can be accomplished when a skilled producer is put together with a sampler and an envious stash of vinyl. Never one to leave … Read more
Damu has already proven himself on the MPC, but now he steps upt to test his hand at the MIC. Check the video and see how insane the image references are.
DJ Ian Head drops his August 2008 mix on us. Some common, some rare… either way he delivers more Psych breaks than we can really handle. Check out the mix and get inspired. Download: DJ Ian Head – PsychTape August 2008 Visit Ian Head at Everyday Beats.
Damu The Fudgemunk hits up NYC’s Washington Square Park with an MPC, a bag full of disks, a bunch of live beats for the passersby. Get ready for his next release Overtime, which drops Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 and will be available as a free download courtesy of Redefinition Records. Meanwhile, snacking on these Overtime … Read more
Crate diggers and vinyl fans will appreciate the latest monthly installment of Hip-Hop and original samples offered up by DJ Ian Head & Verbal Math. No tracklist… you’ll have to do your own homework on that one. Download: July 2008 Summertime Cookout Dollabin Style Also check out Everyday Beats for archived mixes and original music.
Chocolate Industries and Adult Swim presents a free download compilation for all those who want it. See the Worldwide Renewal Program website for previews, videos, and artwork or download the entire album. Track List: 1. Cool Kids | 88 2. Kovas | Go That Route 3. Hollywood Holt | Hollywood 4. Numeric | Untitled 5. … Read more
DJ Jamad gets a Crate Kings cosign on pretty much everything that he does. Check out his latest Afromentals mix #166 with DJ Wreckineyz and DJ Synflood to get your iPod in order. Respect to Frolab. Download Afromentals #166
In anticipation of his upcoming release scheduled for this October entitled The Death of Adam, MPC demon 88-Keys drops the Adam’s Case Files Mixtape. Mos Def, Consequence, and J-Live fans already know that 88 is a monster behind the boards and sure to deliver with guest appearances by Kid Cudi, Serius Jones, Tanya Morgan, and … Read more
As you can imagine, the DIY mentality is in full effect here at Crate Kings. Many of the readers believe that if you need something done right, especially with regards to music, you have to do it yourself. Amazingly, a group of self-motivated producers have yet again come together to create another original instrumental, dare … Read more
Beat heads obsessed with drum breaks are gonna flip over this one. Much respect to renowned crate digger Soulman for dropping this 22 minute strictly drum break segment from his Philadelphia Beat Mission samples & breaks mix. Some of you may know Soulman from his World of Beats column & website or his over 70 … Read more