Instrumental Hip Hop
Fresh off the heels of Astigmatic Records, London-based outfit Uniri emerges with Infinite Reflections, a genre-bending record that merges the energy of hip-hop beats with the improvisational spirit of jazz.
More than showcasing a simple track we shed a lil’ light over projects, serving as a rabbit hole towards parallel universes of amazing & unknown music. 80 tracks to fill you up in the upcoming spring.
Across eight tracks, Pugilist weaves a sonic tapestry of warm drums, lounge breaks, and his signature dub-infused textures, creating a perfect soundtrack for kicking back and soaking in the vibes.
February was rich in anthems that we will hear far beyond this month. We composed a playlist of 50 tracks to summarize the best ingredients we used on this special cocktail. Eclectic as always: jazz, deep house, drum & bass, hip hop and soulful music from all over the world.
Taking on the boundaries of hip hop, jazz and lofi beats, the Norwegian duo provides a delicious fusion of elements including punchy drums, lush brass melodies, mesmerizing synths, groovy bass lines, and top-class improvisational solos.
Born live, each composition captures a unique fusion, seamlessly marrying jazz progressions with subtle hints of electronica.
Forty tracks shot in the air by the end of December, deepening our appreciation for what came out during this month. We end our ninth year at this platform with more than 200 features published in 2023, showcasing new works from established underground artists and promising rising stars.
Detroit's revered maestro, Andrés, returns to the forefront with the highly anticipated fifth installment of his series on Mahogani Music, aptly titled ANDRÉS V.
Long live jazz. Long live house. Long live hip hop. Long live black music. Long live these melancholic chords and groovy basslines. Congas, jazzy hats jumping around and crunchy snares. From timid dance moves, via liberation towards your true self.
Melting Pot Music presents one of the most awaited pieces of 2023 - the extraordinary collaboration between the revered jazz hip hop producer FloFilz and the avant-garde quartet Bokoya and their latest album, Yurika.
Focus & Distraction beckons the listener into a multifaceted realm where genres entwine effortlessly. Rooted in hip hop, the album ventures into the realms of jazz, drum and bass, lo-fi, and improvisation.
The result is a 32-minute musical odyssey that represents the evolution of Move 78's combination of improvised jazz and instrumental hip hop.
This month’s playlist is composed by 45 tracks and reviews the best we've showcased. Paying high respect and admiration to all the artists producing the diamonds above listed, we keep looking to the future and revisiting sounds and artists that are immortal.
Palms is a sonically diverse voyage, occasionally saturated with tropical and synth-driven vibes and at other times stripped down to acoustic simplicity.
O Que Sobrou da Festa picks up on beats, ideas, sketches that were created by the Brazilian duo over the past years and, for one reason or another weren’t completed or unveiled to the public.
Just like every month, we summarized the best we’ve showcased through our growing channels. 66 tracks. Eclectic and proud, as usual.
Across 15 tracks, this west-coast maestro artfully consolidates, renovates, and carries forward the legacy of his influences - a masterclass in modern funk and soul production.
During August we made the usual week pause to reset, rediscover inspirations and prepare for what’s next. This month’s playlist is even more essential, showcasing a lot of new projects that came out and we didn’t had the opportunity to write about before.
We usually don’t focus on releases that revolve round the same track (i.e. singles or remix EP’s). But the beauty that the music above creates a deserved exception.
Green Sequence showcases his talent, with dusty blends of jazz instrumentation, warming grooves and choice samples more often than not hitting the spot.
Their fresh and highly anticipated new record, Higher Dimension Waiting Room, is again released by Blunt Shelter Records and comprises 10 tracks that are careful produced while maintaining a strong improv type of quality to it - something that is inherent to the trio’s work.
Some of the best projects of 2023 came out in July, with the last days of the month providing an array of golden records for the rest of the year - some of them to be featured in the next few weeks. Heating up with warm temperatures…
60 for the soul. May went by supersonic in the waves of the usual eclectic features we made over this month.
Giant Stops pays homage to the rich legacy of jazz while pushing the boundaries of the genre with a contemporary twist - nostalgic, modern, emotional.
Felipe Gordon keeps up with his string of stellar releases, this time around partnering up with Brous One for a 6-track record called Nod Your Head released via 55 Music.Brous One adds his own flavor of jazzy hip-hop-inspired instrumentals that complement perfectly the trademark tonality of the Colombian deep house master.
March is typically a month, in which, an overwhelming amount of great music is released. As the great work of independent artists and labels further spans worldwide, it is truly remarkable the amount of original, creative and groovy inputs we are constantly receiving at o sótão.
Basile Petite and Drew Wynen have released their latest project last friday via Root Records. On s'amuse celebrates music-making and collaboration between themselves and their audience, featuring a mix of hip hop and neo soul grooves with jazz harmony and futuristic production.
London-based producer Kai Meara is back with a new LP, Statik. The 12-track album is a hazy trip, with broken grooves and blissful melodies perfect for late-night listening and reflective journeys.
Marc Bianco & Bentley provide exquisite textures for late night funny cigarrettes. Arabian Horse Fight IV is their new sonic endeavor, containing 6 tracks that blend on point digital production and unconventional, groovy and live drum sequences.
Music for the soul, for the routines, for the club. New discoveries from all over the place. January was a blast up in here, 8 years later still sourcing and featuring new music every week.