Tag Archives: Rap

SONG OF THE DAY Abdominal – Gone Fishin’

Posted on June 5, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

What I love most about Toronto rapper, Andy Bernstein, a.k.a Abdominal, is the frankness to his music.  His lyrics are honest, deep and invariably the product of relatable self-reflection and soul-bearing; just take Sock Hop for instance. For me it often feels … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jazz Spastiks & People Without Shoes – Step To (feat Bathtubbs & Nappy Red)

Posted on August 31, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Scotland, The Jazz Spastiks (a.k.a The Slipmat Brothers) are hip hop beat makers, dj’s and producers, Coconut Delight and Mr. Manyana.  Equipped with the fattest and most jazziest hip hop sounds, the duo create the very finest of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dillon & Paten Locke – Rap Safari (J​-​Zone Remix) feat. Phill Most Chill & J​-​Live

Posted on July 4, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

“No gimmicks, no punches pulled. Just rugged beats & raw rhyming…” (Vindig) A wild menagerie of sound leaps out from a jungle of big beats and exotic soundscapes; there can only be one name for such a song and that … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY DJ Format & Abdominal – No Time

Posted on February 6, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Released in 2017, Still Hungry was one of my favourite albums of the year and it’s status lives on! I still rate this record as one of my favourites!!  Originally released in April 2017  the album was a monster success and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY EPMD – It’s My Thang

Posted on October 27, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s My Thang is another funky little hip-hop blast from the past and dates back to 1988 when it was first released on Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records.  Featuring on the critically acclaimed Strictly Business album by the hip-hop duo EPMD, this record earned … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Run DMC – Down with the King

Posted on October 26, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

I love this track! Originally released in 1993, Down with the King was the first single and title track from Run DMC’s sixth studio album.  The song proved to be a major success and became Run DMC’s second-biggest hit after … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Damu The Fudgemunk & Flex Mathews – Everyday All Day

Posted on June 1, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s lively offering puts a and extra-large spring or two in your step, there’s no doubt about that!  From Damu the Fudgemunk & Flex Mathews Dreams & Vibrations album comes Everyday All Day, a feast of buoyant, juicy beats and flamin’ classic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY L’Orange & Mr. Lif – The Scribe (feat. Akrobatik & DJ QBert)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

How much am I enjoying this track!!!?? It’s so good! I’ve been getting more familiar with L’Orange & Mr. Lif’s 2016 dystopian concept album,  The Life & Death of Scenery after featuring Strange Technology the other day.  It’s superb album and I urge you to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY L’Orange & Mr. Lif – Strange Technology (feat. Akrobatik & Gonjasufi)

Posted on May 16, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Producer L’Orange and Jeffrey Haynes, a.k.a Mr Lif, joined forces for their 2016 album The Life & Death Of Scenery.  Released through a partnership between Adult Swim and Mello Music Group, the record commences with one of four addresses from “The Narrator” … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Lost Arts – Marlowe (L’Orange & Solemn Brigham)

Posted on May 9, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“An artist afraid to overreach himself is as useless as a general who is afraid to be wrong” (Raymond Chandler)  Producer L’Orange & rapper Solemn Brigham have just joined forces under the name Marlowe and, true to the words of … Continue reading →

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