Mo Wax – Somewhere In Space

Mo Wax – Somewhere In Space

James Lavelle’s Mo’ Wax record label had a huge impact on me in the ’90s. Similar to Ninja Tune, but a bit grungier, darker and cooler. I’d switched on to them when they released the first Headz compilation, just before DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing dropped. Both records...
DJ Shadow Endtroducing mix

DJ Shadow Endtroducing mix

Listen to Introducing… Endtroducing… Again byGeecologist on hearthis.at Introducing Endtroducing again! DJ Shadow’s 1996 album, Endtroducing was such an extraordinary game changer for me. It shifted not just the genres of music I listened to, and was...
Sci Fi Hip Hop

Sci Fi Hip Hop

What is sci fi hip hop? Sci Fi Hip Hop is a niche but popular genre. There are legends like Kool Keith, aka Dr Octagon, Ultramagnetic MC, Dr Dooom, Black Elvis, etc. But many other artists have put out albums like Beastie Boys, Deltron 3030, Outkast, UNKLE, Bobby...
Summer In The City

Summer In The City

The title is a nod to the much sampled Quincy Jones track (the bassline for everyone from Pharcyde, to DJ Shadow, to Massive Attack – hence the intro. This is a great mix for a relaxing summer, pop it on and vibe out. From Mixcloud: This show was 1st in the...
Headz Still Ain’t Ready

Headz Still Ain’t Ready

As a kid growing up with my parents’ 10 piece record collection (Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, Simply Red and Ken Dodd) getting my hands on Mo’Wax’s HEADZ compilation opened my eyes to the burgeoning 90s instrumental hip hop scene (aka trip hop). DJ...