Sound Verite'

Mally -"Future's Classic"-mp3

2012-01-31T09:21:00.001-08:00

Minneapolis ' Mally is currently on fire, touring the state of Minnesota on the Welcome To MN tour with Atmosphere, Big Quarters & Kill The Vultures, playing Radio K's Best New Bands, and getting ready to release the The Last Great early this spring.

Mally-"Future's Classic" -mp3
Atmosphere, Kill The Vultures, Big Quarters & Mally-"Somebody, MN"-mp3

Graph Gonzales -"Eyes In The Dark"-video

2012-01-31T09:04:00.000-08:00

The first single "Eyes In The Dark" from my homegirl Graph Gonzales , on Citrusonic Stereophonic Recordings. You may have heard her with,esthero, RES, Tailb Kweli, The Clipse, or as Graph Nobel.

M.anifest -"Makaa Maka"-video

2012-01-31T07:12:00.000-08:00

Ghana's finest export to Minneapolis, M.ainfest with a new jump produced by Kwabena Jones. Video directed by Isaac Offei Awuah

M.I.A. -"Bad Girls (prod. by Danja)"-mp3

2012-01-30T06:40:00.005-08:00

M.I.A. releases the full version of M.I.A.'s new "Bad Girls", produced by Danja. "Live fast ,die young bad girls do it well". M.I.A. will also be on deck with Madonna & Nicki Minaj at the Superbowl.

M.I.A. -"Bad Girls"-mp3

Shabazz Palaces -"Are You... Can You... Were You? (Felt)"-video

2012-01-30T06:40:00.001-08:00

Shabazz Palaces latest soundtrack set to visuals "Are You... Can You... Were You? (Felt)" directed by Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes. Shabazz Palaces Black Up scored an impressive #10 on Village Voice's Pazz & Jop Poll 2011. Also be on the lookout for THEESatifaction's debut awE NaturalE, produced by Shabazz Palaces. Sound Verite reviews Shabazz Palaces excellent Black Up at Reviler.

Shabazz Palaces
The Whole Music Club
April 3rd

THEESatifaction-"Do You Have Time (Clean Version)"--mp3

Freddie Gibbs live at 7th St. Entry (Photos)

2012-01-29T15:37:00.001-08:00

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Freddie Gibbs returned to Minneapolis at 7th St. Entry with Muja Messiah & DJ Espada, and preceded to blow the lid off the joint. Photos by Jesse Purvey.

Frank Ocean -"Voodoo"-mp3

2012-01-29T08:59:00.000-08:00

The Odd Future's soul crooner, explorer Frank Ocean releases another futuristic slow jam. Frank Ocean's breakthrough debut mixtape Nostagila ranked #16 in Village Voice's Pazz & Jop poll. Frank Ocean, Jay Electronica will be making contributions to Kanye West next G.O.O.D. music compilation, arriving late spring.

Frank Ocean-"Voodoo"-mp3

Flaming Lips ft. Erykah Badu, Siri & Biz Markie -"Now I Understand"-mp3

2012-01-29T08:16:00.000-08:00

Flaming Lips does "something cosmic" here with Ms. Badu, Siri & Biz Markie. Available for streaming for one week only.

Flaming Lips ft. Erykah Badu, Siri & Biz Markie-"Now I Understand"-mp3

Blaqstarr -"Never Hesitant"-mp3

2012-01-28T10:53:00.000-08:00

The homie from Baltimore, Blaqstarr unleashes new version of "Never Hesitant" from the feature film LUV starring Common. "The beat for 'Never Hesitant' was actually created some time ago back in Baltimore. I remember Diplo and M.I.A. coming to my studio and hearing it for the first time," he tells Rolling Stone. "They liked it so much that M.I.A. jumped on the remix, which is what you hear on Blaqstarr: The Mixtape."

Blaqstarr-"Never Hesitant"-mp3

Azealia Banks-"Bambi (Studio Version)"-mp3

2012-01-27T07:07:00.001-08:00

New it girl, Harlem's Azealia Banks with a final studio version of "Bambi". As she continues her barn-storming tour in Europe.

Azealia Banks-"Bambi ( Studio Version)"-mp3

Win tickets to see Freddie Gibbs & Muja Messiah at 7th St. Entry

2012-01-26T22:06:00.000-08:00

Gary's OG throwback Freddie Gibbs returns to Minneapolis. With his recent full length Cold Day In Hell, a feature on Young Jeezy's TM 103 Hustlerz Ambition, an ep with Madlib, a collabo with The Cults, Hip-Hop Is Read's Freddie Gibbs The Truth (Best Of 2011) an explosive collection of 72 tracks, upcoming Converse campaign and a host of other assist proves Gangster Gibbs in one to watch. Win tickets to see Freddie Gibbs at 7th St. Entry. What artist label did Freddie Gibbs sign with in 2011? Email blackjon66@gmail.com, subject "Gangster Gibbs". Contest closed.

Freddie Gibbs
Muja Messiah
DJ Espada
Jan. 28th
7th St. Entry

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib-"Thuggin'"-video
Freddie Gibbs-The Truth (Best Of 2011)"-mixtape
Muja Messiah-"Gary Coleman"-video

War On Drugs -"Brothers"-video

2012-01-26T07:55:00.000-08:00

War On Drugs new visuals for "Brothers".

T.Q.D. -"Insomnia"-mp3

2012-01-25T10:12:00.005-08:00

Background Noise Crew's TQD preps his new digital record Taketh Away with "Insomnia".

TQD
The Tribe & Big Cats
925ve
Analyrical
Rich Garvey
Hells Kitchen
Jan. 27th

TQD-"Insomnia"-mp3

M.I.A. -"Bad Girls"-mp3

2012-01-25T09:36:00.003-08:00

Next week, Jan. 31st M.I.A. will break out new version of Vicki Leekx jewel "Bad Girls" just before her rumored appearance at the SuperBowl with Madonna. The "Bad Girls" video, directed by Romain Gavras, who did the "Born Free" video, will premiere on Feb. 3rd.

M.I.A. -"Bad Girls"-mp3
M.I.A. -"27"-mp3

Masia One-"Warriors Tongue"-video

2012-01-25T09:36:00.001-08:00

Toronto B-girl Masia One returns with the Che Vicious (Dr. Dre, Eminem, Muja Messsiah, L Hill) produced "Warriors Tongue" off her third solo jump upcoming Che Vicious produced longplayer Bootleg Culture, out spring 2012.

Mally & The Sundance Kid -"Heir Time" -mp3

2012-01-25T05:59:00.000-08:00

Mally crushing the competition tonight at Radio K & City Pages Best New Bands. Mally will be heading across Minnesota with Atmosphere, Kill The Vultures & Big Quarters in February.

Mally
Gramma's Boyfriend
Fire in the Northern Firs
Night Moves
Sexcat
Dreamcruhser
First Avenue
Jan. 25th

Mally & The Sundance Kid-"Heir Time"-mp3

Sliegh Bells"Comeback Kid"-video

2012-01-24T05:39:00.000-08:00

New cheerleader anthem from Sleigh Bells.

Mystery Palace -Sleepless ep (stream)

2012-01-23T08:59:00.000-08:00

Mystery Palace unveil their new artrock jump with the ep Sleeepless. via Reviler

Mystery Palace -Sleepless-(stream)

So Gold (Wants vs Needs) -Season Of Separation - Mixtape

2012-01-21T12:37:00.001-08:00

So Gold (Wants vs Needs) new mixtape Season Of Separation. Yup a few tracks from Black Corner's associate Doc Mckinney via Esthero & The Weeknd, also Mike Swoop's new jump and a nice Cat Power & Handsome Boy throwback smoothie.

Aim x Stephan Jones - Good Disease
Esthero - Anywayz
Sade - By Your Side (The Neptunes Remix)
Handsome Boy Modeling School x Cat Power - I've Been Thinking
Remy Shand - The Mind's Eye (So Gold Edit)
John West x Pusha T - Lovely
A Tribe Called Quest x Spanky - 4 Moms
oOoOO - Hearts
Chin Chin - Go There With You
Mike Swoop - Electric Lady
The Weeknd - Wicked Games (Beatrice Martin Remix)
Snoop Dogg - Sexual Seduction (Hot Chip Remix)

So Gold (Wants vs Needs) -Season Of Separation-download

I Self Devine -"Justice"-mp3

2012-01-20T08:50:00.004-08:00

I Self Devine celebrates the first of four eps LA State Of Mind with a release party at First Avenue. With tons of great press from hip-hops blogs, LA Weekly and the Fader, the year is looking good for the God. Sound Verite reviews his amazing new ep LA State Of Mind at Reviler.

I Self Devine
Brother Ali
Muja Messiah
Alicia Steele
DJ's Kool Akiem, King Otto & Just 9
7th Street Enrty
Jan. 22nd

I Self Devine-"Justice"-mp3

Lana Del Ray -"Born To Die (Clams Casino Remix)"-mp3

2012-01-20T08:50:00.003-08:00

Lana Del Ray played a disastrous set on SNL. Oh well, she makes up for it with a clever Clams Casino remix and beautiful cover shoot.

Lana Del Ray -"Born To Die (Clams Casino Remix)"-mp3

THEESatisfaction - "Do You Have Time (Clean Version)"-mp3

2012-01-20T08:50:00.001-08:00

THEESatisfaction, the female vocal duo of Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White known as the vocal backing on Shabazz Palaces excellent Black Up. The ladies just signed with Subpop for their debut awE NaturalE, out March 27th. via PMA

THEESatisfaction-"Do You Have Time (Clean Version)"-mp3

K'nann ft. Nas -“More Beautiful Than Silence”

2012-01-19T17:13:00.000-08:00

K'nann recruits Nas for a track off new ep Nothing To Lose.

K'nann ft. Nas-“More Beautiful Than Silence”-mp3

Azealia Banks-"Liquorice"-mp3

2012-01-19T05:08:00.003-08:00

Harlem's Azealia Banks signs with Universal and bam, a blazin' new track "Liquorice". Hours later another one with "Bambi", produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Rapture,Adele) she's serious.

Azealia Banks-"Liquorice"-mp3
Azealia Banks -"Bambi"-mp3

Ghostband -"Roof Glossing"-mp3

2012-01-19T05:08:00.001-08:00

Jon Davis is a mad man. His Ghostband project has released their first new jump of the 2012 with Husbandry.

Ghostband-"Roof Glossing"-mp3

Win tickets to XV at 7th St Entry

2012-01-19T05:01:00.000-08:00

Win tickets to see the young backpacker/spitter XV at 7th St Entry. Slated for a Just Blaze executive produced longplayer on Warner Brothers this summer, the kid has put in work with 12 mixtapes, with his latest being Everybodys' Nobody. XV toured the midwest in 2010 with Mike Posner. To win a pair of tickets to XV,what city is XV from?

XV
Villa Rosa
Tues. Jan. 24th
7th St Entry

XV -"Squarian Anthem"-mp3
XV -"27 Club"-mp3

Santigold -"Big Mouth"- video/mp3

2012-01-18T08:46:00.000-08:00

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Santigold returns with "Big Mouth" from her jump Master of My Make Believe this spring. Get the download from Santi directly below, also peep the Q-Tip produced "Go" with Yeah Yeah Yeahs Karen O.

Santigold-"Big Mouth"-mp3
Santigold ft. Karen O. -"Go"-mp3

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib -"Thuggin'"-video

2012-01-17T09:09:00.000-08:00

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib's "Thuggin". Directed by Jonah Schwartz. Sound Verite interviewed Gangsta Gibbs last time through Minneapolis.

Freddie Gibbs
Muja Messiah
7th St. Entry
Jan. 28th

Mos Def -"Niggas In Poorest"-mp3

2012-01-16T07:05:00.001-08:00

Mos Def , errr Yasin Bey with a run over Kayne West & Jay-Z's "Niggas In Paris" for tribute to Martin Luther King. From Mr. Bey's new series 'Top 40 Underdog' where he snags and reinterpets the hits for himself.

Mos Def -"Niggas In Poorest"-mp3

Azealia Banks -"Needsumluv(SXLND)"-mp3

2012-01-16T06:54:00.000-08:00

Azealia Banks another Harlem MC, this girl is fun and hard, also beloved by hypsters, with shots thrown at Kreayshawn and Nicki Minaj, she's cool with me. "Needsumluv" rides a lovely sample of Aaliyah. via GvB

Azealia Banks-"Naeedsumluv(SXLND)"-mp3

ASAP Rocky -"Celebration"-mp3

2012-01-14T10:07:00.000-08:00

Pitchfork's favorite Harlem rapper of the moment, ASAP Rocky with the new unreleased track "Celebrate".

ASAP Rocky-"Celebration"-mp3

Raekwon -"Apologize"-mp3

2012-01-12T08:58:00.000-08:00

While Wu-Tang was in Minneapolis last week, Raekwon, Ghostface & GZA were busy with other commitments. Still, amazingly RZA lead the crew with an incredible energy filled show, somewhat of a make-up for last winters show without RZA. Raekwon found time to knock out a new slow rollin' joint with OG R&B crooner Big Bub. via OS.

Raekwon-"Apologize"-mp3

Grimes -"Genesis"-video

2012-01-12T08:23:00.000-08:00

New from Montreal's Grimes with the visuals for the first single off her forthcoming album Visions.

Grimes
Born Gold
Mar. 13th
7th St. Entry

Food Pyramid headlines Reviler 2 yr anniversary

2012-01-12T07:25:00.000-08:00

Reveiler celebrates two years of documenting Minneapolis and national music. With a great line-up of Food Pyramid, Andrew Broder ( Cloak The Ox), Is/Is and Fire in the Northern Firs.

Food Pyramid
Andrew Broder
Is/Is
Turf Club
Jan. 13th

Food Pyramid-"Speedboat Exit Miami Sunset"
Cloak The Ox-"Prison"
Is/Is -"So Long"

Vicious Vicious -"I Know U Know I Know"-mp3

2012-01-11T06:21:00.000-08:00

Vicious Vicious the side project of Erik Appelwick of Tapes N Tapes, with it's new stripped down, awesome line-up of Appelwick , Dosh & James Buckley. Early local record of the year contender.

Vicious Vicious-"I Know U Know I Know"-mp3

Polica -"Lay Your Cards Out"-video

2012-01-11T06:16:00.000-08:00

Polica shoots debut video and gets a look from Jay-Z's lifestyle blog Life+Times.

Phantom Tails -"Dressed Wounds"-video

2012-01-11T06:15:00.001-08:00

Phantom Tails releases the first video from their new ep The Armageddon Experience.

Phantom Tails
Fort Wilson Riot
Hells' Kitchen
Hevy Syrup
Jan. 12th

Brother Ali -"Sweet (Potato Pie)"-mp3

2012-01-10T08:37:00.000-08:00

Rhymesayers Brother Ali. Brother Ali tackles Common's controversial "Sweet". Ali new jump, Morning In America, Dreaming In Color, arrives early spring on Rhymesayers.

Brother Ali-"Sweet (Potato Pie)"-mp3

Mux Mool -"Palace Chalice"-mp3

2012-01-09T21:33:00.000-08:00

The beatmaker, producer of mostly abstract instrumentals that fall somewhere between J Dilla and Boards Of Canada, Mux Mool releases the second single "Palace Chalice" from upcoming Planet High School, Feb. 7th on Ghostly International. "Palace Chalice" makes for perfect smokers soundtrack.

Mux Mool-"Palace Chalice"-mp3

I Self Devine -"Sweat Equity"-video

2012-01-09T10:04:00.003-08:00

I Self Devine new video for "Sweat Equity" directed by Dave Wilson, off his new ep LA State Of Mind.

Jay-Z -"Glory"-mp3

2012-01-09T10:04:00.001-08:00

Jay-Z celebrates his newborn.

via NR

Jay-Z-"Glory"-mp3

Gonjasufi -"Feedin' Birds"-mp3

2012-01-09T09:47:00.000-08:00

Gonjasufi starts the year with new cryptic music from his "mini" album MU.ZZ.LE, out Jan. 24th.

Gonjasufi -"Feedin' Birds"-stream
Gonjasufi-"Nickels & Dimes-mp3

Thom Yorke -"Stuck Together"-mp3

2012-01-09T06:34:00.000-08:00

Radiohead's Thom Yorke with a few new tracks with a disco/glitch jumps "Twist" & "Stuck Together" recorded for Rag & Bone clothing line.

Thom Yorke-"Stuck Together"-mp3
Thom Yorke-"Twist"-mp3

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Malib -"Seeds"-mp3

2012-01-08T08:37:00.000-08:00

Left coast soul explorer Georgia Anne Muldrow hooks up with producer Madlib for the melodic "Seeds" off her new collaboration record with Madlib. The longplayer drops Feb. 14th.

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Madlib-"Seeds"-mp3

Willis Earl Beal -"Evening's Kiss"-mp3

2012-01-07T12:46:00.001-08:00

Willis Earl Beal freshly signed to XL recordings, the young Chicago strummer whose lo-fi, bedroom tracks from Accousmatic Sorcery has lead many to believe he's the next Elliot Smith in the spirit of Sonny Boy Williamson. Talk about hype, everyone from James Blake to Damon Albarn wants to work with him and Mos Def wants to make a film of his life story. His XL debut Accousmatic Sorcery arrives Mar.19th.

Willis Earl Beal-"Evening's Kiss"-mp3

I Self Devine - LA State Of Mind ep

2012-01-05T05:58:00.001-08:00

Rhymesayers general I Self Devine preps his new The Sounds Of Low Class America. In advance of the record I Self Devine will present The Culture Series of ep's with accompanying videos for each. The Sounds Of Low Class America due May 8th, 2012 on Rhymesayers. Fans of Immortal Technique, dead prez, Mos Def, Public Enemy & Micranots rejoice this is conscious hip-hop!

I Self Devine
Brother Ali
Muja Messiah
Alicia Steele
DJ's Kool Akeem, King Otto & Just 9
Jan. 22nd
7th Street Entry

I Self Devine-LA State Of Mind ep-download

Erykah Badu -"Afro Blue"-mp3

2012-01-04T20:01:00.001-08:00

Erykah Badu hooks up with jazz pianist Robert Gasper to cover of Mongo Santamaria's favorite made famous by John Coltrane. From Glasper's new record Black Radio.

Erykah Badu-"Afro-Blue"-mp3

Grimes -"Genesis"-mp3

2012-01-04T15:09:00.000-08:00

Montreal's Grimes just announced her signing with 4AD. Expect arty, synth-driven dark disco from the rising artist on her next jump Visions.

Grimes
Mar.13th
7th Street Entry

Grimes "Genesis"-mp3

Frankie Rose -"Know Me"-mp3

2012-01-04T07:44:00.000-08:00

Frankie Rose formerly of Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls, and Crystal Stilts. Miss Frankie leaves behind the Phil Spector girl group look and scoring with the lightweight dark disco.

Frankie Rose-"Know Me"-mp3

Lazerbeak -"Cement Blocks/Knight Fighter"-mp3

2012-01-03T16:55:00.000-08:00

Doomtree's boardman Laserbeak let's some fresh instrumentals from his upcoming Lava Bangers mixed by DJ Plain Ol Bill.

Lazerbeak-"Cement Blocks/Knight Fighter"-mp3

Brother Ali -"Writers Block"-video/mp3

2012-01-03T12:38:00.000-08:00

Rhymesayers lieutenant Brother Ali tosses out a new banger produced by Jake One. Rumored to be first look at Morning In America, Dreaming In Color.

Brother Ali -"Writers Block-mp3

D'Angelo- "Black Hole Sun (demo)"-mp3

2012-01-03T07:02:00.000-08:00

D'Angelo returns with a mysterious new , dark demo "Black Hole Sun".

D'Angelo-"Black Hole Sun (demo)"-mp3

Schoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar -"Blessed"-mp3

2012-01-03T06:23:00.000-08:00

Schoolboy Q recruits his labelmate Kendrick Lamar for dark, celebratory taste from is upcoming Habits and Contradictions, out Jan. 14th on Top Dawg Entertainment.

Schoolboy Q ft. Kendrick Lamar-"Blessed"-mp3

Destroyer-“Leave Me Alone ( New Order)”-mp3

2012-01-03T05:57:00.000-08:00

Destroyer contributes a cover of New Order's "Leave Me Alone". via PMA

Destroyer-“Leave Me Alone ( New Order)”-mp3

Jean Grae-"U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow"-mp3

2012-01-02T20:26:00.000-08:00

Jean Grae launches the first missile from her highly anticipated Cake Or Death longplayer. via NR.

Jean Grae-"U&Me&EveryoneWeKnow"-mp3

Raekwon-"Chinese Marines"-mp3

2011-12-31T16:12:00.000-08:00

Raekwon clicks with QB's Mobb Depp, from his Unexpected Victory mixtape, dropping very soon. via NahRight

Wu-Tang
Epic
Jan. 7th

Raekwon ft. Mobb Deep-"Chinese Marines"-mp3

Sound Verite's Favorite Local Record's 2011

2011-12-31T08:36:00.000-08:00

Minneapolis seems to have exploded in 2011 with a host of fantastic records. This list originally published at Reviler's Best Of Local 2011. Shout out my homegirl C-Rocka.

Greg Grease – The Giving Tree
The city's quiet secret weapon, the multi-talented Greg Grease not only writes throwback rhythms over warm J Dilla-inspired beats, he makes the beats, plays drums, directs video and has a line of fine garments & accessories. Check out The Giving Tree's highlights “Love It Or Leave It Alone”, “Dreams”, “Got Till its Gone” , “Flying Kites” and “Your Welcome”.
Greg Grease – The Giving Tree -download

Villa Rosa – Blue Diamond Island
Muja Messiah and Maria Isa join forces, sample Nina Simone on “Blindfolded”, shout out Fela Kuti on “Watch Out”, they even had production of Doc McKinney (Drake/The Weeknd/Muja Messiah) on “Uma Thurman”. NPR's All Things Considered called them “Something rare in hip-hop”.
Villa Rosa -"Blindfolded"-mp3

Manifest – Immigrant Chronicles: Coming To America
Ghana's favorite son in Minneapolis spreads his wings with a thorough effort . With hits like “Fiyah”, “Suffer”, “Motion Picture”, “Asa” and “Heaven” Manifest should be getting even more love. The man recently went on tour with Damon Albarn (Gorillaz/Blur), Tony Allen ( Fela Kuti) and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, expect big things from chale.
Manifest-"Suffer"-mp3

Buffalo Moon – Selva Surreal
Lead by Ecuadorian singer Karen Freire and her mates from South Dakota take a trippy indie ride into the bomba nightlife with gorgeous melodies via Stereolab and echoes of Astrud Giberto. Released on local powerhouse indie Moon Glyph.
Buffalo Moon -"Moses Baby"-mp3

Sims –Bad Time Zoo
Doomtree's Sims grabs heavy production from Lazerbeak, a mask and off to the races.
Sims-"Burn It Down"-mp3

Malamanya – Malamanya ep
This group seemed to come from nowhere with a unique take on Cuban son. With a fascinating lead vocalist Adriana Rimpel, and a grant from American composers, the future looks bright.

The Cloax Ox -Prisen
Andrew Broder, Dosh and friends.
The Cloax Ox-"Vacuum Cleaner"-mp3

Elite Gymnastics – Ruin
The city's first official entry into “chill-wave”/new disco era, Pitchfork, Fader & Gorilla Vs Bear notices.
Elite Gymnastics -"Omamori"-mp3

Illuminous 3 –Montessori
Spirited south siders' revisit their elementary school, wag out over production by Mike Swoop.
Illuminous 3 ft. P.O.S. -"No Kings"-mp3

Pink Mink –Pink Mink
A nice look back at the Riot Grrrl movement. Chrissy Hunt and Arzu Gokcen make like their record collection and visit Babes In Toyland, Sleater-Kinney and early Hole, take notice.
Pink Mink -"Black Door"-mp3

Marijuana Deathsquads-Crazy Master
Experimental jet set squad led by Gayngs wizard Ryan Olson, aided by P.O.S., 2 drummers and chaos.
Marijuana Deathsquads-"Crazy Master"-mp3

Freddie Gibbs at 7th St. Entry

2011-12-30T09:11:00.000-08:00

Gary/Los Angeles hard rhyming Freddie Gibbs returns to Minneapolis with a stop at 7th St Entry. Gibbs has been mad busy releasing his full length debut Cold Day In Hell , signing with Young Jeezy's imprint C.M.E. and releasing the excellent ep with Madlib, Madlib & Freddie Gibbs Thuggin' Ep, appearing on Jeezy's new TM103 Hustlerz Ambition and a host of collabos. Last winter Gangster Gibbs was in Minneapolis he spoke with us Sound Verite interviews Freddie Gibbs, a real cool dude.

Freddie Gibbs
7th Street Entry
Sat. Jan. 28th

Freddie & Madlib-"Thuggin"-mp3

The Money Shot 2011

2011-12-30T08:52:00.000-08:00

Fri. Dec. 30TH
The Money Shot 2011
Turf Club
1601 University Ave.
St. Paul

9 p.m. / +21 / $8

Mike Swoop -"Electric Lady"-mp3

2011-12-29T08:52:00.000-08:00

NYC/Minneapolis producer Mike Swoop with another funky instrumental, with a cool jazzy kickback flourish.

Mike Swoop-"Electric Lady"-mp3

Ecid -"Werewold Hologram"-video

2011-12-29T08:51:00.000-08:00

Ecid adds another wrinkle to the ranks of Minneapolis emo/abstract MC's. From his new record Werewolf Hologram, with assist from the late Eyedea, David Mars, LEIF Kolt, Awol One and Kristoff Krane.

XX-"Open Eyes (demo)"-m3

2011-12-27T18:10:00.000-08:00

XX offers a teaser with new, very minimal demo track.

XX-"Open Eyes (demo)"-mp3

Clams Casino- Instrumentals (mastered)-mixtape

2011-12-27T06:25:00.000-08:00

Hot off the heels of his track "The Fall " with The Weeknd and ASAP Rocky, Clams Casio re-releaseshes his Instrumentals mixtape. via NR

Clams Casion-Instrumentals (mastered)-mp3

The Weeknd- Echoes Of Silence-mixtape

2011-12-21T08:46:00.001-08:00

The Weeknd with the bookend of their trilogy with Echoes Of Silence. After dropping the game changer in their debut House Of Balloons, followed by Thursday, something is definitely missing, there's a Michael Jackson cover of "Dirty Diana" and the Clams Casino-produced "Fall" is baby cool.

Polica-"The Maker (Live on 89.3 The Current)"-video

2011-12-21T08:40:00.000-08:00

Minneaspolis next breakout artist Polica, led by the charming, haunting vocals of Channy Caselle as they perform "The Maker (Live on 89.3 The Current)". Their debut Give You The Ghost is out Feb. 14th on Totally Gross National Product.

Pusha T -"Sweet Freestyle"-mp3

2011-12-20T17:10:00.000-08:00

Pusha T goes in on Common's ironically vicious, yet well-timed "Sweet" aimed at R&B singing MC's.

Pusha T-"Sweet Freestyle"-mp3

Panda Bear -"You Can Count On Me"-video

2011-12-20T17:05:00.001-08:00

Animal Collective's Panda Bear with visuals for "You Can Count On Me" off the 2011 contender Tomboy, directed by Danny Perez.

Radiohead- "The Daily Mail"-mp3

2011-12-16T08:22:00.004-08:00

Radiohead's studio version on "Daily Mail". via We All Want Someone.

Radiohead-"The Daily Mail"-mp3

Atmosphere, Big Quarters, Kill The Vultures & Mally-"Somebody, MN"-mp3

2011-12-16T08:22:00.003-08:00

Atmosphere drops a new hometown posse jump "Somebody, MN". Shout out Jake Schaefer.

Atmosphere ft. Big Quarters, Kill The Vultures & Mally-"Somebody, MN"-mp3

MF Doom -"Rhymin Slang' (Dave Sitek Remix)"-mp3

2011-12-16T08:22:00.001-08:00

MF Doom links with Jneiro Jarel for "Rhymin Slang" which gets a remix by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek. From Lex Records 10th Anniversary compilation Complex.

MF Doom-"Rhymin Slang' (Dave Sitek Remix)"-mp3

Talib Kweli -"Distractions"-mp3

2011-12-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn's Talib Kweli, fresh off a new Black Star jump, Kweli stays in the same lane with Oh No on production for "Distractions" the debut track off his upcoming Prisoner of Conscious. Expect a Occupy Wall Street centered video next week.

Talib Kweli-"Distractions-mp3

Feist -"How Come You Never Go There (Beck Remix)"-mp3

2011-12-15T10:42:00.001-08:00

Feist & Beck dance.

Feist -"How Come You Never Go There (Beck Remix)"-mp3

Four Tet -"Moma" -mp3

2011-12-15T10:36:00.000-08:00

Kieran Hebden er, Four Tet is staying mad busy, after a flurry of Radiohead remixes, Thom Yorke solo jumps, Fabric compilation, split 12inch with Burial as well as Hebden, Steve Reid and Mats Gustafsson's Live at the South Bank Double LP and CD. Now we get the first look from Blonde Redhead's Japan benefit record We Are The Works In Progress out, January 10, 2012. The comp also features Deerhunter, Karin Andersson of the Knife/Fever Ray, John Maus, Pantha du Prince, Interpol, Broadcast, Terry Riley, Liars, and David Sylvian/Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Four Tet-"Moma"-mp3

Mally & The Sundance Kid -"Cloud Culture" -video

2011-12-15T07:31:00.000-08:00

Among MInneapolis finest, Mally & The Sundance Kid. "Cloud Culture" directed by Victor Rukavina. Check out Mally next month as he supports Atmosphere on a quick run through Minnesota alongside Big Quarters and Kill The Vultures.

Mally & The Sundance Kid -"Once We're KIngs"-mp3
Mally, Last Word & Tigre -"Stomp Through"-mp3

The Roots-Undun -short film

2011-12-14T08:36:00.000-08:00

The Roots short film accompanies thier excellent new record Undun.

Radiohead-"Staircase"-mp3

2011-12-12T19:53:00.000-08:00

Radiohead will finally "officially" release two of the better new songs with the upcoming release of "The Daily Mail" b/w "Staircase" via the King Of Limbs:Live From The Basement DVD out Jan. 31st. The single for "The Daily Mail" /"Staircase" will be released Dec. 19th at fine indie record shops.

Radiohead-"Staircase"-mp3

Mux Mool -"Raw Gore"-mp3

2011-12-12T09:23:00.000-08:00

Beat conductor Mux Mool returns with a new LP, Planet High School, due out on February 7th via Ghostly. via Pasta Prima

Mux Mool -"Raw Gore"-mp3

Lupe Fiasco-"American Terrorist III"-mp3

2011-12-12T05:39:00.000-08:00

Chicago's Lupe Fiasco with some new material.

Lupe Fiasco-"American Terrorist III"-mp3

Air ft. Victoria Legrand (Beach House) -"Seven Stars"-mp3

2011-12-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

Air with charming assist with angelic vocals from Beach House's Victoria Legrand. From Air's next jump Le Voyage Dans La Lune, arriving in Feb. 2012. via NME

Air ft. Victoria Legrand (Beach House)-"Seven Stars"-mp3

Polica-"Wandering Star"-mp3

2011-12-07T07:11:00.000-08:00

Minneapolis next breakout artist Polica, the debut single "Wandering Star" is all the rage. Connected with Gayngs, Bon Iver, P.O.S., Marijuana Deathsquads and Doomtree expect hugeness from their debut album Give You The Ghost Feb. 2012.

Polica-"Wandering Star'-mp3

Blu -"The Clean Hand (prod. by Pete Rock)"-mp3

2011-12-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

California's exploratory MC/producer Blu, keeps it 100, after working with Madlib, Flying Lotus and others, he now hooks up with Pete Rock. yes.

Blu-"The Clean Hand (prod. by Pete Rock)"-mp3
Blu-"EZ (prod. by Madlib)"-mp3

Shabazz Palaces -"Black Up"-video

2011-12-03T06:37:00.000-08:00

Shabazz Palaces with a short film from his contender Black Up, reviewed by Sound Verite and others at Reviler.

Flying Lotus -"Mister Murky Socks"-mp3

2011-12-01T10:21:00.000-08:00

Flying Lotus with a brand new/retro track "Mister Murky Socks" a rework of "Roberta Flack" which appeared on his excellent 2008 effort Los Angeles.

Flying Lotus-"Mister Murky Socks"-mp3

Food Pyramid/ Deep Earth - "Kollider / Kontraband"-7inch

2011-11-29T05:50:00.000-08:00

Minneapolis Food Pyramid & Chicago's Deep Earth share a split 7inch "Kollider / Kontraband", on Moon Glyph. Exploratory synths and future space textures bring a double shot of awesomeness.

Deep Earth -Kontraband"-mp3

Danny Brown -"Blunt After Blunt"-video

2011-11-28T08:08:00.001-08:00

Detroit's XXX-rated, drug-charged b-boy Danny Brown keep it crunk with "Blunt After Blunt", directed by super-hot Harlem rookie ASAP Rocky.

Black Star -"You Already Knew (prod. Oh No)"-mp3

2011-11-25T15:50:00.000-08:00

Mos Def, er Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli reconnect for new Black Star jump "Fix Up" produced my Madlib. Updated: Another new track "You Already Knew" off upcoming mixape Aretha Franklin. via 2db.

Black Star -"Fix Up"-mp3
Black Star --"You Already Knew (prod. Oh No)"-mp3

The Weeknd -"The Knowing"-video

2011-11-25T12:18:00.000-08:00

Toronto's The Weeknd debut official video for "The Knowing" off their debut mixtape, House Of Balloons. Directed by Mikael Colombu.

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib-Thuggin'-mixtape

2011-11-21T13:39:00.000-08:00

Hard as nails Freddie Gibbs and abstract as fuck Madlib dance the watlz on their joint jump Thuggin', street style.

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib-Thuggin'-mixtape

Radiohead -"Bloom (Jamie xx Remix part 3)"-mp3

2011-11-19T15:09:00.000-08:00

Radiohead with another Jamie XX remix , Euorpean dates and show their support for Occupy Wall Street protest movement. via blahblahblah

Radiohead -"Bloom (Jamie xx Remix part 3)"-mp3

Feist -"How Come You Never Go There?" -video

2011-11-19T15:08:00.000-08:00

Feist debut clip from album of the year contender Metals.

Nas & DJ Premier with The Berklee Symphony Orchestra -"Regeneration"-video

2011-11-19T15:06:00.000-08:00

DJ Premier and Nas recruit the Berklee Symphony Orchestra.

Nas & DJ Premier with The Berklee Symphony Orchestra -"Regeneration"-mp3

Cults ft. Freddie Gibbs -"Bad Things (Remix)"-mp3

2011-11-16T21:01:00.000-08:00

Indie pop breakouts Cults and Gary's hard rhymin' Freddie Gibbs hang out.

Cults ft. Freddie Gibbs-"Bad Things (Remix)"-mp3

OD -"The Temple"-mp3

2011-11-15T16:47:00.000-08:00

Minneapolis crate digger OD is set to release his first solo record Free Myself full of experimental hip-hop, funk & soul flavors. Having spent time working with Manifest, Rhymesayers & Big Quarters, now it's OD 's time. Shout of SFCritic.

OD -"The Temple"-mp3

Phantom Tails -"Onward & Awkward"-mp3

2011-11-14T05:39:00.000-08:00

Minneapolis Phantom Tails follow-up their debut 2010's ep Sounds of the Hunchback Whale with The Armageddon Experience, available on vinyl as Phantom Riot a split ep with Fort Wilson Riot. The first track "Onward & Awkward" continues the bands sexy fascination with punk & electronica.

Phantom Tails
Fort Wilson Riot
Triple Rock
Dec. 3rd

Phantom Tails-"Onward & Awkward"-mp3

Doomtree All Fu*king Week

2011-11-13T13:09:00.001-08:00

Doomtree celebrates their new crew record No KIngs at First Avenue all week.

First Avenue
Dec. 4th-10th

Doomtree-"The Grand Experiment"-mp3
Doomtree-"Beacon"-mp3

Feist -"How Come You Never Go There? (Clock Opera Remix)"-mp3

2011-11-11T07:32:00.000-08:00

Feist re-imagined as a disco diva.

Feist-"How Come You Never Go There? (Clock Opera Remix)"-mp3

Raekwon ft. Capone-N-Noreaga-"Chupacabra"-mp3

2011-11-10T16:55:00.000-08:00

Wu-Tang general Raekwon teams up with fellow OG's CNN for a little taste of hardcore boombap. Shout out Jesse P. There's word of a new mixtape before Christmas.

Wu-Tang
Jan. 7th
Epic

Raekwon ft. CNN-"Chupacabra"-mp3

The Roots -"Tip The Scale"-video

2011-11-09T09:50:00.000-08:00

The Roots return with a mournful reflection of the daily urban drama. Off their next jump undun, out Dec.6th DefJam. "Tip The Scale" features longtime co-conspirator D-Raw.

The Roots-"Make My"-mp3

Mobb Deep -"Conquer"-mp3

2011-11-08T17:13:00.002-08:00

Queensbridge veterans with battle scars brazen Mobb Deep is still hard as nails as they deliver the first track from new Black Cocaine ep. via NahRight

Modd Deep-"Conquer"-mp3
Jay Electronica ft. Mobb Depp -"Call Of Duty"-mp3

Elite Gymnastics -“So Close to Paradise 3 (Physical Therapy Remix)”

2011-11-08T17:13:00.001-08:00

Minneapolis "chillwave" flag carriers Elite Gymnastics preps Ruins III with a hyperactive Physical Theraphy remix.

Elite Gymnastics-“So Close to Paradise 3 (Physical Therapy Remix)” -mp3