This weeks youtube favs. youknowazgood.

Wow. Right when I thought Section 80 couldn't get better, Kendrick goes to the next level. "good kid, m.A.A.d city" is a mind blowing album. Been waiting for good mainstream hip-hop? Now there is. The albums is made up of throwback hip hop instrumentals that are a mix between smooth, late 80's hip-hop, and new age 808 kicks/bass. His lyrical flow is fast and in your face. His words are powerful, giving deep wisdom from his experience growing up in Compton. The album does a great job using skits and songs to bring the listener in to Kendrick's world. I'm sure Dr. Dre had something to do with this...(co produced).

Kendrick Lamar - Sherane a.k.a Master Splinters Daughter

Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me Im Dying of Thirst

 

Kendrick Lamar - Real (feat. Anna Wise of Sonnymoon)

"Until the Quiet Comes" is fire. Flying Lotus is best known for his groovy jazz like beat music*, his work puts you in a state of euphoria, head bumping to every beat. He was first made famous by his appearance on Adult Swims bumps. Now hes living the good life; champagne, shrimp, and even his own label, Brainfeeder Records (insane artists on this label). *my best guess
This is Flying Lotus's 4th album and it lives up to his long standing career.  This album is comprised of almost 20 songs and is definitely meant to be listened to in full. The transitions are superb and as your going though the album it feels like your going on a journey. Definitely less hard, in your face beats compared to some of his previous work but I think the end product was worth it.  O and his great grand father is John Coltrane.

Flying Lotus - Heave(n)

 

Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes

 

Flying Lotus - Getting There (feat. Niki Randa)

Some great tunes, from some great artists. Relax and then get your shit done.

side note, big ups for Suzi Su with some sick photos and music.

Musiq Soulchild - So Beautiful (Lapalux's bootleg remix) by Lapalux

Flume - Sleepless (Cosmo&Paat Remix) by COSMO&PAAT

Lapti - Ya know by Lapti

   

For your listening pleasure.

Kill Paris - Baby Come Back by Kill Paris Two Door Cinema Club - Sun (Fred Falke Remix) by Two Door Cinema Club
THE LIMIT (FREE DOWNLOAD) by SWEATER BEATS

Only 16 years old, Marcel Everett or XXYYXX is making beats on a whole new level. Ambient tones and smooth beats, his music has been amazing for my long bike rides around the city. You can find his album for free at Abstract Records. Free Album here.
You Are Why I Am Invisible by xxyyxx
ABOUT U by xxyyxx
DMT by xxyyxx
Northern Lights by xxyyxx