Tomorrow marks the official release of Boo Boo, the latest album from Toro Y Moi. In advance, the synthpop musician has shared the LP in full via a short film. Directed and produced by Company Studio, it follows Toro Y Moi as he’s driven around the beautiful Bay Area. Stream/watch it up above.
De La Soul’s contributions to hip-hop over the past three decades are mighty, but the Long Island trio has often been challenged by its own creativity. In an era where music is becoming increasingly accessible, De La’s catalogue has been noticeably absent from iTunes, Spotify, and other free and subscription-based platforms due to issues with sample clearances. It’s a war Posdnuos, Dave, and Maseo have been waging for years: How do we make music on our own terms without interference from lawyers, labels, and other industry gatekeepers?
In Pharrell’s own words, “He makes music for the subconscious with colorful layers and unexpected water slides. He writes and produces dream sequences.” This is how he describes German-born, LA based singer NoMBe. Blending genres with music that infuses elements from almost everything, he is fast becoming one of the most unique and talked about artists around.
Part of a group of Italian club producers the includes his close friend and Planet Mu regular Herva, Dukwa has previously appeared on labels such as Bosconi, Wo Land and the UK’s Don’t Be Afraid, which released a track by the artist in 2016.
In their social networks they have increased the hype on their new song until limits unsuspected. Portugal. The Man have been releasing pills from " Feel It Still " for days, promising that today they would release it in full. And, of course, they have kept the promise.
NoMBe has been making waves with a genre defying sound. His debut album They Might've Even Loved Me is set to release this year and is inspired by the many women who shape his life: summer flings, girlfriends, high school crushes, even his godmother Chaka Khan.