Stream Nas Documentary "Time Is Illmatic" and Download Solid Steel Radio Show Tribute Mix

Last year, Nas celebrated the anniversay of his landmark hip-hop album, "Illmatic," with the acclaimed documentary, "Time Is Illmatic". Now you can stream the film for free on BBC Channel 4, plus, download an exceptional Solid Steel Radio Show Nas Tribute Mix!

Listen and Download DJ Moneyshot's "Nas Solid Steel Radio Show Tribute Mix":



Stream "Time Is Illmatic" Through March 31, 2015 on Channel 4: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/nas-time-is-illmatic/on-demand/61231-001

Special Thanks: Nas and all those involved in making this classic album. One love!

Free Download Friday: Gorgon City Remix New Jessie Ware Single and Drop BBC Essential Mix

After the massive success of Disclosure and Rudimental, it's exciting to see so many fresh electronic music live outfits coming out of the UK. The next wave of superstars is certainly going to include the duo, Gorgon City, and after you take a listen to these essential free downloads, you will hear exactly why they are set to be massive!

BBC Essential Mix free download:



Tracklist:

Gorgon City - Intro 
Curses - Slow Lights
Gorgon City - Unmissable ft Zak Abel (DJ Anna Remix)
Artifact - Even (Huxley Remix)
Gorgon City - Real ft Yasmin (Acapella)
Jessie Ware - Tough Love (Cyril Hahn Remix)
Scandal - Just Let Me Dance (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
Hot Since 82 - Shadows ft. Alex Mills
Gorgon City  - Unknown (Acapella)
Laszlo Dancehall - Plimton (George Fitzgerald Remix)
Gerd - Still Believe
Aaaron - Feeling This
Gorgon City - 6am (ft Tish Hyman)
Claude Vonstroke - Eye I Eye
Illyus & Barrientos - Ballin'
Route 94 - Cowboy
Audiojack - Traction
Kidnap Kid - Fall
Robosonic - Life is Like
Conqueror - Highest Order
Woz - Cherry Hill
Dubspeeka - Leaving Home
Benton - Airtight
Weiss - I Feel Better
Jesse Rose - Chuck English
Amine Edge & Dance - Halfway Crooks 
Gorgon City - U & I & Me & U
Roger Sanchez - My Roots (Technasia remix)
Jägerverb - Pomme
Gorgon City - Cycles
Dusky - 4T4
DJ Anna - Six Figures
Andre Bratten - Trommer Og Bass
Gorgon City - Fallen 
Radiohead - Talk Show Host (Jett rework)
Gorgon City - FTPA
Dillinja - Angels Fell
Capone - Tudor Rose

Jessie Ware - "Say You Love Me (Gorgon City Remix)" Free Download:



Gorgon City: Mixmag "In Session"



Special Thanks: Gorgon City for making real house music with soul, BBC 1, Mixmag, Jessie Ware, Devon Hester and Hans Bubby 

New Music Tuesdays: Free Download of Bonobo's New DJ Mix for THUMP

We've got something special to share with you today for this edition of "New Music Tuesdays"! Simon Green, AKA Bonobo, has put together an exclusive new DJ mix for THUMP and it is packed with all kinds of musical surprises. Right off the bat, Bonobo hits you with some "thumping" house beats and the journey begins. This is the perfect way to soak up those last rays of summer and usher in the crisp autumn air.

Listen and download Bonobo's THUMP DJ Mix on SoundCloud:



Special Thanks: Bonobo and THUMP for the fresh mix, the 2014 NFL season starting and warm blueberry muffins

New Music Tuesdays: Grab An Essential Free Download of Snakehips New Hypetrak Mix "Coming to America"

We've been championing the sounds of UK duo, Snakehips, for some time and FINALLY they're coming to America! To celebrate, the boys have just dropped a new Hypetrak mix for free download, appropriately titled, "Coming to America", and it's packed with all the genre-mashing sounds we've come to love about the group. Sit back and take it all in...these guys are set to be massive in 2015!

Listen and download Snakehips' "Coming to America" Mix for Hypetrak:



Tracklist:

HYPETRAK Mix: Snakehips - Coming To America (Tracklist)

Raury - Cigarette Song (Snakehips Remix)
Karma Kid - Saffron
Goldlink - Bedtime Story
Wasted Nights - Hold Tight
Maxwell - Ascension (aywy & Sh?m Edit)
Pomo - Start Again
Elaquent - Breakofdawn
Lloyd - Get It Shawty (LAKIM's Back It Up Bootleg)
Ginuwine - Pony (heRobust Remix)
Schoolboy Q - Collard Greens (Jeftuz Remix)
Nina Sky - Stoners
Cosmo's Midnight - The Dofflin (Wave Racer Remix)
Alizzz x Gucci Mane (Masuka Blend)
Snakehips - After I Met U
Slum Village - What It's All About
Daz Dillinger - What's Your Pleasure (ft. Snoop Dogg)
Tupac - I Get Around
Goldlink - Sober Thoughts
Falcons - Cell
Aaliyah - Try Again
Dinosaurus Rex - Hubert Eaves III
Xzibit - What A Mess
Snakehips - Days With You (Edit)
Lion Babe - Treat Me Like Fire (Snakehips Remix)

Special Thanks: Snakehips and Hypetrak for this ill mix, HBO's Hard Knocks, Bombay curry kale chips and MF Doom.

Essential Free Download: Author "Jah Live (J. Robinson's Lion Heart Version)"

It's no secret that we've been championing the sounds of Author for some time now. Made up of UK producers, Ruckspin and Jack Sparrow, the duo's second album, "Forward Forever",  became a cult classic in bass music circles. For me, the standout track on that album was, "Jah Live", a deep, dubbed out rocker, pulsating with reggae riddims. Now the track has been remixed by J. Robinson, who keeps the dub in place, but rather than broken beats, uses a traditional house music pulse as the backbone. Listen below and grab your free download!



Special Thanks: Author, Ruckspin, Jack Sparrow, J. Robinson for this sick remix, proper bass music and the impressive Outlook Music Festival. 

New Music Tuesdays: Grab the Essential Free Download of DJ Marky's "Best of Drum & Bass" 2013 Mix

Not sure why we didn't come across this year-end mix sooner, but if you like proper drum & bass, you'll definitely want to grab this absolutely sick free download of DJ Marky's "Best of Drum & Bass" 2013 mix on SoundCloud! Boom Selecta!!

Special Thanks: DJ Marky for putting this together and all the true drum & bass heads worldwide!

Merry Christmas! Celebrate with a Free Download of Hot Since 82 "Knee Deep in 2013" Mix

No better way to celebrate Christmas then with this very nice present from one of 2013's breakout producers, Hot Since 82! He's made his "Knee Deep in 2013" mix available as a free download and it features some of his favorite tracks of the year. So add a little boogie to your holiday party and jump on this!

Listen and Download Hot Since 82's "Knee Deep in 2013" Mix Below:





Special Thanks: Hot Since 82 for delivering so many incredible tunes in 2013

Essential Weekend Listening: Major Lazer & Walshy Fire Present "Suns of Dub" Mixtape as Free Download

It's feeling like Christmas already with so many awesome presents from some of our favorite music producers! The latest comes in the form of an absolutely unbelievable future reggae mix from the minds of Major Lazer and their collaborator, Walshy Fire. Featuring reworked versions of some absolute classic cuts, very cool vocal samples and all the "reggae from Mars" you can handle - just check out the tracklist!!

Listen and Download Major Lazer & Walshy Fire's "Suns of Dub" Mixtape on SoundCloud Below:



TRACKLIST:
1. Vybz wa yuh Feel - Suns of Dub & El Toro
2. Babylon Dubbing Down - Kelissa (Suns of Dub Mix)
3. Do it - Suns of Dub & El Toro (The Russian Experiment)
4. Sound Boy Dub - Simonese Iyata (Rastafari Rise Riddim)
5. Real Dub - Kabaka Pyramid (Rastafari Rise Riddim)
6. Amsterdam Interview Interlude - Suns of Dub
7. Fall in Love (feat. Addis Pablo) - Slum Village (Suns of Dub Mix)
8. Amsterdam Interview Interlude - Suns of Dub
9. Hot Steppa DubMIx (feat. Chronixx & Green Lion Crew) - Suns of Dub
10. Wall Street (Get Free) - Chronixx (Suns of Dub Mix)
11. Wait in Vain (feat. Addis Pablo) - Bob Marley (Suns of Dub Mix)
12. Dub CInderella - Protoje (Cinderella in Black Riddim)
13. Weeping (Ganja) Dub - Kabaka Pyramid (Suns of Dub & Bek Susertz)
14. Zion I Dub (feat. Addis Pablo) - Adam Prescott & Suns of Dub
15. My Name Dub - Kabaka Pyramid & Augustus Pablo (Havendale Rock)
16. DubTron - Suns of Dub & El Toro (The Russian Experiment)
17. Touch the Road Dub - Luciano (Suns of Dub Mix)
18. Music Like Herb Interview Interlude - Ras Jammy
19. Lavantille Uprising (feat. Derron & TesfaZion) - Suns of Dub (Journey to Port of Spain)
20. Rastafari & Augustus Pablo in Music Interlude - Addis Pablo
21. Inna de Dub - Addis Pablo & Suns of Dub
22. Mountain Peak (feat. Machet) - Addis Pablo
23. Far I (Send Out) - Suns of Dub
24. New Dub - Jah 9 & Addis Pablo (Call of the Righteous)
25. Welcome to Trinidad (feat. Derron) - Suns of Dub
26. Alpha Omega (feat. Augustus Pablo) - Suns of Dub & El Toro (The Russian Experiment)
27. Freedom Fighters Dub (feat. Earl Sixteen) - Suns of Dub 
28. Rat Race Dub (feat. Addis Pablo) - Randy Valentine
29. Life as a Soldier - Queen Omega (The Journey to Baltimore)
30. Concrete Dub (feat. Addis Pablo) - Zebulun (Suns of Dub)
31. No Woman No Dub - Bob Marley (Suns of Dub Mix)

Special Thanks: Major Lazer and Walshy Fire for showing the people what's up! 

Essential Weekend Listening: Grab a Free Download of the Awesome New Traveler Single "Drift"

We haven't stopped playing the Traveler remix of Mark Morrison's "Return of the Mack" and now the West Coast production duo have just delivered their new single, "Drift," which they've made available as a Free Download! Featuring that super sexy booty bass and some gorgeous melodies that haven't been this delicious since early MiMOSA music - this is most definitely a group to watch out for in 2014!

Listen and Download Traveler's "Drift" via SoundCloud:



Special Thanks: Traveler for making music like this, Gotta Dance Dirty for showcasing it and people like YOU for appreciating it! 

Essential Weekend Listening: Ta-Ku Makes New "Drive Slow Homie Part II" Mix Available as A Free Download

The weekend is here and we've gone some fresh music for you to add to your playlists! First up is this sick mix from Australia producer, Ta-Ku, entitled, "Drive Slow Homie (Part II)." Following on the heels of the successful first installment, this one has plenty of boom-bap and hip-hop flavored beats that will makes for the perfect cruising soundtrack!

Listen and download Ta-Ku's "Drive Slow Homie (Part II)" Mix Via SoundCloud Below:

TRACKLIST

Stwo - Syrup
Jeftuz - Girl
Trian Kayhuta - Alright
Tajan & fwdslxsh - Beautiful
Drake - From Time (Full Crate Remix) [Unreleased]
TNV x Rami B - Old School Covertible [Unreleased]
Professa - Goodnight Bump
Evil Needle - Light Ray
Mr Carmack - ifoundsomething [Unreleased]
Atu - YF Ella Remix [Unreleased]
Dpat - Untitled [Unreleased]
Rook Milo - Cobalt Polo [Unreleased]
Penthouse Penthouse - Private Jet [Unreleased]
RLP - DRP_DAT [Unreleased]
Sivey - Waterbed Slow-mo [Unreleased]
Ghost Town DJ's - My Boo (Wave Racer Remix)
Ta-ku - Electr(on)ic Relaxation (Benzi x Espinosa EDIT) [Unreleased]
Lord Shrimpy - Remedy
Masuka - Whatadime
HOWLS (Ta-ku & KitPop) x B.Lewis - Go [Unreleased]

Special Thanks: Ta-Ku, Flume and the Australian beats scene that is so on point right now

New Music Tuesdays: Scuba Gives Away Unreleased Track "Process 195" As Free Download

'Tis the season for giving and our old friend, Scuba, has just dropped a sweet unreleased track from 2010, "Process 195," as a free download over on his SoundCloud page. While sounding like a rough demo, the trademark Scuba flourishes are still present, notably the shuffling, drum and bass style beat with subtle layered atmospherics swirling in the background.

Listen and download Scuba's "Process 195" Below:



Special Thanks: Scuba and Biscoff Cookies

Weekend Playlist: Synkro Releases "Lost Here" EP & Offers New Thump Mix as Free Download

It's always exciting to hear that Synkro, one of our favorite underground electronic music producers, has new music out. This week he released the excellent, "Lost Here" EP on the esteemed label, Apollo Records. To celebrate the new release, the producer has also put together an exclusive new mix for Vice Magazine's electronic music imprint, Thump, which mixes drum & bass, deep bass music, ambient, dub and broken-beat into one helluva sonic stew. It certainly provides the perfect soundtrack to cold winter nights.

Listen and Download Synkro's Thump Mix Below:



Tracklist:
Taylor Deupree - Negative Snow [edit]
Synkro - Fading Lights
Kid Drama - In Mind
Indigo - Volta
Synkro & Manos - Lost Here
Abstract Elements - Acid Coke
Akkord - Channel Drift
Vaccine - Irradiate
Synkro - Look At Yourself [Djrum Remix]
Taylor Deupree - Shutter
Sieren - Untitled
Graze - Ripley
Trikk - Back To Back
Edmondson - Tendency
Sieren - Escape
Troy Gunner - When It Means Something Special
Aebeloe - Manon

Special Thanks: Synkro, Apollo Records, Thump and Vice Magazine and surprising old friends in Boston

Music Mondays: Download a New Nightmares on Wax Mix at Clash Magazine and See Them Live at El Rey Theatre on 11/30!

Before we go see Nightmares on Wax bring their live band to the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles this week, mastermind DJ E.A.S.E has just dropped this dope mix for Clash Magazine, which you can grab as a free download! Featuring all the trademark, funk, soul, hip-hop and reggae overtones you could ask for - this is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving week!

Nightmares on Wax Clash Magazine Mix Free Download HERE

N.O.W. Clash Magazine Mix Tracklist:

1. Willie Lindo - Midnight
2. Joao Donato - Me Deixa
3. Nana Vasconcelos - You Don't Want To Know (Tu Nem Quer Saber)
4. Guts - Didn't I
5. Nightmares On Wax - No Fuss
6. Sa-Ra - Hollywood
7. Roy Ayers - We Live In Brooklyn (Sasso Re-Edit)
8. Cadik - Viva la All Soundz
9. The Aggrovators - Small Axe Dub
10. Robert Glasper Experiment - Black Radio ft. Yasiin Bey (Pete Rock Remix)
11. Tall Black Boy - The Dark Streets
12. Tranquility Bass - Cantamilla
13. Nickodemus - Baila Tu Manera (Whiskey Barons Remix)

Special Thanks: Nightmares on Wax, Clash Magazine, Music Mondays and Thanksgiving Week

Music Mondays: Machinedrum Makes His BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix Debut Available as Free Download

Love hip-hop? Drum & bass? House music? We thought so. Now mix them all up and you've got one helluva new Essential Mix courtesy of Upperhands' favorite, Machinedrum! This one has been on repeat for the last 2 days and shows no gins of leaving our stereo any time soon.

Listen & Download Machinedrum's debut Essential Mix session by clicking the Soundcloud link:



Special Thanks: Machinedrum, BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix series for always being on point, Bob Marley and Bonobo's new "Late Night Tales" mix

Essential Free Download: Tosca "In My Brain (Richard Dorfmeister Vs. MDLA Unreleased Extended Version)"

It's been a long time since Tosca (Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber) have brought their stunning stage show back to the United States. So in advance of their upcoming mini-tour, the duo have just dropped a special unreleased Richard Dorfmeister Vs MDLA free download of single, "In My Brian." Featuring plenty of that smooth Tosca production coupled with a particularly groovy house beat, this gem is sure to warm you up on those cold winter nights.



Special Thanks: Tosca, Richard Dorfmeister, Ruper Huber, G-Stone Recordings and Zappos

New Music Tuesdays: Free Download of Jabru "Glass Floor (VIP Mix) on XLR8R

Recently we featured the stunning Solid Steel Radio mix from Tom Middleton's new label, Sound of the Cosmos. One of Mr. Middleton's signees is, Jabru, who is mixing booming bass with some class jungle breakbeats on this special VIP mix of first label single, "Glass Floor."

Our friends over at XLR8R have the FREE DOWNLOAD for you to cop right HERE

File Under: Bass, Drum & Bass, Jungle

Special Thanks: Tom Middleton and the Sound of the Cosmos label crew, Jabru, XLR8R, New Music Tuesdays, Etherwood, Submotion Orchestra, Gentleman's Dub Club and the 49ers' WR Michale Crabtree returning to practice for the stretch run

Halloween Essential Free Download: Snakehips "On and On (Alba Remix)"

Happy Halloween from the Upperhands crew! To celebrate, here's a tasty treat from the fine folks at XLR8R, who have put up a fresh two-step flavored remix from Alba of Snakehips' big summer tune, "On and On".

Get your Halloween Free Download right HERE

Special Thanks: Halloween Shenanigans, Snakehips, Alba, XLR8R, Etherwood and the 2013 World Champion Boston Red Sox

Essential Weekend Download: Tom Middleton Unveils Sound of The Cosmos Record Label With Solid Steel Radio Show Mix

One of electronic dance music's finest producers and purveyors of sound, Tom Middleton has always has (thankfully) finally put together a proper label, Sound of The Cosmos, which is named after his now legendary compilation on Hooj Records. As the label prepares to put out their debut release this month, Middleton, along with Joe Muggs and Richie Rundle just dropped their recent Solid Steel Radio Show as a free download for us all to enjoy!



Special Thanks: Tom Middleton, Joe Muggs, Richie Rundle, Ninja Tune, Solid Steel Radio and NFL Sundays

Essential Weekend Playlist: Free Download of Traveler's Excellent Nu-Disco Remix of Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack"

WhenI first heard this remix played on the last day of this year's Lightning in a Bottle Festival, I instantly loved it so much that I went over to the DJ and asked who did this dope cosmic disco remix of Mark Morrison's classic cut, "Return of the Mack?!" The response was "I did," and the producer then told me his name was Traveler and that he would eventually put it out. Now 3 months later, Traveler has done just that and made his "Return of the Mack" remix available as a free download over on his Soundcloud page. The booming 808 beats give way to a seriously funky nu-disco groove and guitar line that will have you feeling like summer is still here.

Listen and Download Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack (Traveler Remix)" Below:

Special Thanks: Traveler for dropping this at Lightning in a Bottle during an otherwise atrociously hot Monday morning packing up camp, Mark Morrison and crisp Autumn weekends

Essential Free Download: Tensnake Drops Fresh House Music "On Repeat #1" Mix

After we raved about Tensnake's standout new single, "See Right Through," the house music producer has gone and served up a tasty new mix entitled, "On Repeat #1" for you to download! Featuring selections from Disclosure, Dusky and closing with "See Right Through" from Tensnake himself, this one is not to be missed if you like deep house music with ample amounts of melody interwoven throughout.

Listen and download Tensnake's "On Repeat #1" Mix on Soundcloud below:



Tracklist:

01. Dürerstuben- Haeckls Kosmos [Pampa]
02. Ninetoes - Finder (Kraver's '84 Version) [Kling Klong]
03. Gero - Turn Around feat. Kullai Timi - Turn Around (Satin Jackets remix) [Jalapeno]
04. Beautiful Swimmers - Running Over [Future Times]
05. Terjei Nygard - Katapult [Full Pupp]
06. Tiger & Woods - Golden Bear [Editainment]
07. Behling & Simpson - String 01 [Exploited]
08. Addex - Public Progress (Marco Grandi remix) [Moonrise]
09. Kiwi - Mayfly feat. Amy Skippings (Urulu Dub) [Needwant]
10. Dusky - Careless [Aus]
11. Codec - Is It Something [Madtech]
12. Claude VonStroke - The Clapping Song [Dirtybird]
13. Disclosure - F For You (TEED remix) [Universal]
14. Tensnake feat. Fiora - See Right Through [Virgin EMI]

Special Thanks: Tensnake for continuing to deliver top-notch work, deep house music and breaking up the week with new music