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D.J. Rob-Ski , a celebrated Hip Hop producer, DJ, and MC representing Milwaukee, announces the release of ‘Apollo Village’. The 12-track instrumental project serves as an ear-pleasing kaleidoscope of soul, boom-bap, funk, and innovative melodies. D.J. Rob-Ski showcases a mastered skill set of precision when weaving different soundscapes. From striking, theatrical arrangements to classic head nodding bass, ‘Apollo Village’ offers a no-skip experience for Hip Hop enthusiasts. ‘Apollo Village’ can transition seamlessly from rooftop gatherings to the gritty streets, from house parties to NYC clubs, and provides an open canvas for emcees to flow over.

Rochester, NY beat-smiths / biological brothers Dee Jay Sight and Kidd Called Quest have teamed up on a new project. Musical Karma is ten gritty instrumentals on a cinematic scale. Speaking on the project Kidd Called Quest relayed "the theme of the project is about those who do dirt to get ahead regardless of how it affects anyone else and how karma hits them. Listeners can pick up on the story from the dialogue samples and skits that play throughout the album" . Musical Karma by Dee Jay Sight & Kidd Called Quest

André 3000 shares his release "New Blue Sun" , his first full-length release in 17 years. The eight-track album is a fully instrumental album with a focus on wind instruments like a Maya flute, digital wind instrument and others made of wood and bamboo. His debut album features André 3000 playing alongside Nate Mercereau , Surya Botofasina , Deantoni Parks , Diego Gaeta , Matthewdavid , V.C.R , Diego Gaeta , Jesse Peterson and Mia Doi Todd . Stream the album and enjoy!!!

Rochester, NY beat-smith Kidd Called Quest returns with surprise project Sounds Of The Track . An eighteen-track instrumental effort, the producer revealed that the project was inspired by 1975 Blaxploitation classic The Candy Tangerine Man . An underrated slice of street-cinema, the movie follows the exploits of the “Black Baron” a pimp who takes on the mob, the cops and turncoats in his stable. Utilizing a variety of production styles Kidd Called Quest captures the vibe of the original while incorporating actual dialogue from the film. Sounds Of The Track by Kidd Called Quest

The legendary Madlib drops the highly anticipated album "Sound Ancestors" , that's officially billed as “music by Madlib” and “edited, arranged and mastered by Four Tet .  The album features 16 tracks that is a culmination of tracks, loops, ideas and sound experiments Madlib had sent to Four Tet throughout the years to create a soundscape of Jazz , Funk , Reggae , Lo-Fi , Guitar Loops , Drum Loops , Psychedelic Soul and  60s Rock . Stream the album below!!! Sound Ancestors by Madlib

Karriem Riggins and Madlib have released their joint album "Pardon My French" , their debut project as Jahari Massamba Unit . The Jahari Massamba Unit features Madlib on all instrumentation with the exception of drums, which are laid down by Karriem Riggins . Like Madlib , Riggins is well-versed in both the Jazz and Hip Hop worlds.  Source: Spotify