Bahwee - Flavors 2 (2012)

jondis - MagiC (2010)

Another nice set of tracks from a small-time beat maker getting heard on bandcamp. I put money down on this after first listen cause I knew it was something I would keep on the burner. Good beats for driving real early in the morning when the stars are still out. You know I can't get enough of this buttery smooth hip-hop shit. Peep it.

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Bugseed - Bohemian Beatnik (2010)

I get submissions now and then and this one I've been rockin' on repeat. Bugseed is a beat-maker from Tokyo doing drum-break style instrumentals with a real chill vibe. I may post some more bandcamp links in the future as I find myself discovering lots of new music there. It's a perfect outlet for many established and emerging artists to get there stuff directly to the people. This beat's for you.

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Nostalgia 77 - Songs For My Funeral (2004)

This is Nostalgia 77's first full length on the Tru Thoughts label. In the seven years since it's release, this man has continued to explore undiscovered territories of nu-jazz and received many accolades along the way. It started here with a grainy mix of old jazz sensibility and new drum-break flair – far from funeral music.

DJ Cam - Lost & Found (2008)

So much of DJ Cam's work is exemplary but this is some of his best. Indelible keys, acute snares, and punchy bass dipped in hip-hop flavour. Look no more, it's cool music for a hot night.

Eligh - Gandalf's Beat Machine Level 3 (2009)

Eligh has been the driving musical force behind hip-hop super-group Living Legends for many years and has released multiple collaborations with The Grouch. This is underground hip-hop with a sense of infinite depth, possibility, and a highly developed urbanity that can only come from such a seasoned veteran. No question this machine has soul.

Freddie Joachim - Nights Alone (2009)

Freddie Joachim is one of those producers that when you first hear him it's like finding a lost friend. His ear for superb samples and snappy beats make him a real up-and-comer in jazzy hip-hop. I sometimes fall into one of his grooves and never want it to stop. Spend your nights with this cat and you won't feel alone.

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Nujabes / Fat Jon - Departure (2004)

Today, news has surfaced that Jun Seba aka Nujabes, died on February 26, 2010. The outpouring of emotion and admiration from his fans is coming from around the globe. I was enthralled with his vibe the first time I heard him and he soon became essential late night listening. I'm posting this album in his memory. May his music live on.

Flying Lotus - Reset EP

There isn't much else to say about this man other than that he's pushing hip-hop boundaries and has created quite a following doing so. I always keep this EP close when I need my FlyLo fix.

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Reanimator - Music to Slit Wrists By (2003)

Deadly samples and killer drums will make you die. Enough said.

Thanks to Curtis @ Cochlear Implant for the recommendation.

Bonobo - Dial 'M' for Monkey (2003)

A blissful mix of floating melodies and grounded drums provide the perfect late night listening experience.

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Eliot Lipp - Live from the Beat Bunker (2009)

An excellent mix stitched together by one of my favorite producers out there. Fans of Deceptikon will like this one.

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Dert Floyd - The West Side of the Moon (2008)

This digital only concept album uses samples taken from the vastness that is Pink Floyd. It's interesting to hear how he chops everything to bits, then drops huge beats on top, making it difficult to actually tell what song the cut came from. I believe this man is a true player in the future of hip-hop.

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More full albums from Dert here and here.

Nicolay - City Lights Volume 1.5 (2005)

I remembering hearing The Foreign Exchange for the first time and wondering where those tight beats were coming from. Tracks like "Raw Life" had me hooked. The answer is Nicolay from The Netherlands. Over the last few years he has taken the sound you have here and expanded it into new dimensions and genres, but it started with this.

Blueprint - Sign Language (2009)

I am familiar with Blueprint from his MC duties as half of Soul Position, but I didn't know what to expect from his production. Well, expectations blown. It's deep, dirty, and warm, and you have no choice but to let it surround you.

Pete Rock - The Surviving Elements (2005)

Pete Rock is the definition! This album showcases how real his tracks are all by themselves. Too often his laid back vibe is disturbed by an up-front vocal track and it can't hypnotize you like when it's just him and the MPC.

Metaform - Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (2008)

When I first got this album, I had to listen to it over and over just to catch all the little snippets of intrigue that are contained within the short songs. It doesn't give the feeling of flow so much as each track is a trip of it's own.

Mr. Cooper - Amongst Strangers (2005)

This is the first full length outing by Brighton, England producer Mr. Cooper. A very solemn collection of beats with sharp drums splitting through hazy backgrounds. Save for a rainy night.

Blue Sky Black Death - Late Night Cinema (2008)

These guys seem to be getting plenty of respect in the hip-hop world, likely because of their diversity and depth as producers. Some of their latest material could be considered pop, but they've done tracks for even the grimiest of rappers. These aren't just instrumentals, they're compositions.

Deceptikon - Lost Subject (2004)

I've only recently heard of Deceptikon and this album seems like a good introduction, considering it's his first LP. It is full of tight drums backing soft keys and floating samples, creating a nice contrast. May it bring you darkness.