MED - 'Classic' LP

MED is like Stones Throw Records' resident rapper. 

The diversity that is the STR label's stable means that it is now far removed from the strictly 'hip-hop' label that it was in it's early days.

One thing about MED is that he almost always picks great beats, and on his latest to-be-released LP his selection is no exception; Alchemist, Karriem Riggins, Oh No and a whole swag of beats from 'in-house' producer, the legendary Madlib the Beatkonducta.

Set for release on November 1st (I have already entered it into my diary), hopes are high for a banger of a record.

If early release 12" 'Classic' b/w 'Where I'm From' and the vid for 'MEDical Card' are anything to go by, we should expect one of 2011's stronger rap records.

Check the FREE mp3 DL of 'Outta Control' HERE.

Karriem Riggins Podcast x Stones Throw Records at Hella International

KARRIEM RIGGINS LIVE AT HELLA INTERNATIONAL

When Dilla's crew was looking amongst themselves as to who was the best person for the job of completing the late-great's 'The Shining' LP, who did they turn to ultimately?

Karriem Riggins. 

His mini-set for Stones Throw Records at Hella International 2008 is pure fire. Perfect for this oncoming lovely summer weather.

I have been back into this set in a big way of late after re-discovering it in my collection.

Most of the music here are his own productions; JAMS!!!

P.S. A LINK to his blog... Drummer for Diana Krall!

Monday Five - 25th October, 2010

Long weekend jams...

One. The Jackson 5 - '2-4-6-8'

Two. Lloyd Miller & The Heliocentrics - 'Pari Ru'

Three. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Appreciate'

Four. Cypress Hill - 'Black Sunday'

Five. Karriem Riggins Live at Hella International - Stonesthrow Podcast