London-based label, Def Pressé are very pleased to announce their partnership with legendary Library Music label KPM. Def Pressé and friends, including names like Damu the Fudgemunk, Stro Elliot (The Roots), J-Live, Blockhead, Deca, Chris Dave and many more TBA have been given exclusive access to the KPM Library. These projects will take shape as […] The post Stro Elliot’s “La Villa” releasing via Def Pressé appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

On deck from the Illect Recordings label is The Art Of Living Vinyl LP by Sareem Poems & Newselph. If you like jazzy hip-hop, you’re in for a treat! Krum (fka Playdough), Macklyn, and Monielle guest. Order The Art Of Living Vinyl LP on Bandcamp. “The Art of Living is another masterful mix of thought-provoking […] The post Sareem Poems & Newselph – The Art Of Living Vinyl LP appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

We received news today about an exciting, and groundbreaking, agreement between Tracklib and BMG. Sample clearance has long been a part of hip-hop music, for better or worse. We’re finally beginning to see some common sense approaches to samples being allowable and easy to clear. It’s exciting to see this progression so creators can release […] The post BMG signs deal with sampling service Tracklib appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

Indie Hip Hop marquee label, Illect Recordings, is excited to announce the signing of Swiss producer, Soulseize, to their ever-burgeoning roster of top tier talent. After linking up with head honcho, Josh Niemyjski, in 2015, Soulseize has since plied his trade through producing a bunch of original tracks and remixes for the likes of Sivion, […] The post Illect Recordings announces Soulseize signing appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

This release immediately caught my ear after pressing play. Loved the beat and when I learned more about the artist, I had to share. “Disintegrating In Your Soul” is featured on several SOHH playlists right now. Stream the track while you read the back story. former kingdoms by Arms and Sleepers “This was one of […] The post Arms and Sleepers “Disintegrating In Your Soul” appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

SkyBlew is a frequent guest on the office playlist at SOHH HQ. His music is best described as jazzy hip-hop with relatable content. Keys of Light features beat production from North Carolina based Navo the Maestro. Mix/master by Brian Kidd. Cop the download on Bandcamp and stream at your favorite digital platform. Video: SkyBlew x […] The post SkyBlew x Navo the Maestro release “Keys of Light” LP appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

Andy Cooper is back with his third solo LP L.I.S.T.E.N. (Lyrical Innovation Supplying The Ear’s Need), bringing his usual musical and vocal explosions to an expectant audience. Ten tracks overflow with Andy’s special brand of high-agility rhyming over flavor-packed production, offering heads a wild ride through Cooper’s hip-hop amusement park. When asked why he titled […] The post Andy Cooper releases LISTEN album appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

Ess Be drops off his new beat tape, The Other Side of Tomorrow. Tomorrow is that place and time that seems so far away and yet so much easier to say. The fear of “doing it now” can pale in comparison to the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The inquisitive producer, Ess Be, is intrigued […] The post Ess Be – The Other Side of Tomorrow appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more

We love this idea. The lo-fi beats community came together for a 3 day online festival, Lo-Fi Festival. Tune in today for the final day: Lofi-Festival.com, Twitch, or YouTube. In 2020, the world is facing through a hard time getting longer and longer. To entertain and innovate the web music culture, the Lo-Fi Festival is […] The post Lo-Fi Festival: a stay at home online festival appeared first on Sphereofhiphop.com ..read more