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The Find. The End.

Danny — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:27:07 +0000

I always took some pride in telling people that The Find Mag has been around for about thirteen years. Thirteen years! That’s pre-streaming era. That’s pre-a lot of things: a world without Instagram, Bandcamp, WhoSampled, Mixcloud… Saying that always made The Find sound like somewhat of a blogosphere survivor. Last of the Mohicans. But as …

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LP pre-orders for ‘Ancient Methods’ by Spectacular Diagnostics

Danny — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:09:46 +0000

The latest offering on Rucksack Records: the Ancient Methods LP by Chicago-based producer Spectacular Diagnostics. A big bang of beatmaking matter: from cut-up jazz keys to distorted sci-fi movie dialogues. And from echoes of traditional Bollywood chants to three features by Armand Hammer’s Billy Woods & ELUCID and New Kingdom’s Nosaj who, in contrast, break …

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Vice beats – Beats N Bobs

Jason — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:45:24 +0000

Even when UK producer Vice beats drops a collection of bits and pieces (wittily called Beats N Bobs), he comes correct. The release documents a decade’s worth of music made from 2005 to 2015. A soul and jazz-packed compilation featuring collaborations with Replife, beatbox champion Bass6 (of The Beatbox Collective), Randolph Matthews, and ShortMAN. Beats N’ …

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Damu The Fudgemunk Enters the KPM Archives for ‘Conversation Peace’

Danny — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:52:21 +0000

A carefully selected group of producers was allowed to come digging into the iconic KPM music library—carte blanche. Initiated by London-based label Def Pressé with EMI Production Music’s hip-hop outfit The Real Fifth, partnering up with The Find Magazine. First up to enter the KPM vaults: Damu The Fudgemunk. Conversation Peace by Damu The Fudgemunk …

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Benito Turntable – Boom Bap Crackers (Guest Mix)

Jason — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:53:26 +0000

It’s about time for a new guest mix. This time we present this all-boom bap mix by Benito Turntable. Featuring Devaloop, Damu, AK420, Mobb Deep, Real Live, and more. Originally from the suburbs in Paris, Benito moved to Montreal in 2011, continuously digging for records and DJ’ing for breakdance battles and live events across the …

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Damu The Fudgemunk – God Speed ft. Blu (KPM Crate Diggers)

Jason — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:23:09 +0000

“God Speed” was created around a string composition, unearthed during Damu The Fudgemunk’s all-access digging spree through the KPM vaults. The strings evoked a sense of power and emotion that led Damu to title the work God Speed. Those two words were in fact also the only input he gave Blu, who raps on two tracks …

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Breaking Atoms (Diggin’ The Crates S3 Bonus Episode)

James — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:04:55 +0000

This bonus episode of season 3 of Diggin’ The Crates meets two of the UK’s most respected hip-hop podcasters: Chris Mitchell and Sumit Sharma of Breaking Atoms. From two different paths within the scene, the duo combined forces to create one of the finest podcasts covering the scene. Having created a Jay-Z series that topped …

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Blu (Diggin’ The Crates Season 3 Finale)

James — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:07:22 +0000

In the final episode of the season, we talk to one of my all-time musical heroes. One of the finest lyricists in hip hop, who has worked with countless artists including Exile, J Dilla, Madlib, DOOM, KRS-One and so many more. In the beginning of his career, he turned down a deal with Death Row …

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Isatta Sheriff (Diggin’ The Crates Season 3 Episode 5)

James — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:23:15 +0000

In this episode, we meet Isatta Sheriff, a remarkable lyricist, DJ, lecturer, and podcaster, who has forged a career within music and continuously strived to expand the reach of hip-hop within her community. Hailing from Stepney in London, her inspiring journey has seen her develop her own organization – Doctored Sound, supporting creatives in long-lasting …

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Dan Lish (Diggin’ The Crates Season 3 Episode 4)

Jason — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:20:02 +0000

For this episode, we meet an illustrator who has embodied the hip-hop ethos for the majority of his life. Originally from England, he relocated to New York as a breakdancer, graffiti writer, and artist, finding his way within the scene. His remarkable journey has led him to create arguably the most respected series of hip-hop …

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