This week’s Listenin’ Booth includes music from the recently departed, late, great New York hip hop legend, Biz Markie off his 2003 studio album, “Weekend Warrior” on Tommy Boy Entertainment. Plus four other essential tunes you should be listening to right now.
Tear Shit Up – Biz Markie
Nobody beats the Biz. Rest in peace.
I Love You, I Hate You – Little Simz
United Kingdom rapper, Little Simz bursts back on the scene with “I Love You, I Hate You”, a killer and infectious rap set to a gritty, soulful backbeat. Check it out!
Space – Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band
After a slew of single releases, this mysterious steel pan outfit from Berlin, Germany finally released their debut full length album that includes a cornucopia of rare funk, soul, and hip hop.
Soul Fire – Tom Tom Club
Plucked from their brand new full length album, “The Good, The Bad and The Funky”, the Tom Tom Club continues down the path of cheerful, colorful, and light-hearted global grooves.
Prototype I & II – DJ Food
More cut-up meets sample meets soundscape experimentation from this veteran electronic collective from the United Kingdom.