UPPERHANDS 19 - The Underground Hip Hop Files

This month Upperhands brings you something for the backpackers.
A new Underground Hip Hop mix for the true heads out there.

Enjoy.

UPPERHANDS 18 - New Drum and Bass Mix

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!

Anthony Mason : Upperhands Shout Out

" I got my hair cut correct like Anthony Mason"

- Mike D, Beastie Boys

from the track "B-Boys Makin With the Freak - Freak"

Recently former New York Knicks big man Anthony Mason suffered a severe

heart attack and is in critical condition. 

One of Anthony Mason's well known characteristics went beyond the basketball 

court, and ventured into the symbolic side of haircuts.

From the "NY" symbol to "Dogg Pound" to "MASE", 

Anthony Mason was the master of making a statement with the help from his local barber.

We wanted to take a moment and reminisce about the many styles of 

"cuts" Anthony Mason donned on the court

and also wish a speedy recover from this tragic moment in his life.

Skream Premieres New Single "Still Lemonade" and Announces 2015 Album for Crosstown Rebels

For all you dubstep purists who have been secretly hoping one the scene's originators, Skream, would be making a comeback to the sound in 2015...sorry, the dream is dead. Skream has continued to hone and craft his love for house music, which is evidenced by the first single from his forthcoming artist album on Damian Lazarus' label, Crosstown Rebels. While Skream was previously dipping his toes into the house music sounds of the Hot Creations crew, on "Still Lemonade," he returns to his original love for embracing "darker" sounds. While this tune doesn't scream "crossover anthem," it will resonate with fans who appreciate underground house music, which is precisely the point. 

Take a listen to Skream's "Still Lemonade": 

Special Thanks: Skream, Mixmag, Crosstown Rebels and underground house music lovers around the world

Kaytranada Mixmag Mix

Kaytranada Mixmag Mix

Kaytranada Remix of Janet Jackson "If"

Kaytranada Remix of Janet Jackson "If"

The Boiler Room Video Series

Nightmares On Wax

Motor City Drum Ensemble

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Roy Davis Jr.

J-Rocc

Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles NYC

Skream B2B Disclosure

Bonobo

Henrik Schwarz

Move D

Shabazz Palaces - Forerunner Foray : Illustrated Music Videos At It's Best!

Shabazz Palaces - Forerunner Foray : Illustrated Music Videos At It's Best!

We all remember the first time MTV played some insane animated music video
that caused you to rethink music video direction, art, the creative process and life in general.
The new Shabazz Palaces video for "Forerunner Foray" satisfies all of the aforementioned categories
of blowing your fucking mind.
So sit back, preferably with something mildly or heavily psychedelic and enjoy.

DJ Cam - Liquid Hip Hop : Slept on By Even the Best Diggers

DJ Cam - Liquid Hip Hop : Slept on By Even the Best Diggers

What you know bout this album?

I've Been a fan for Dj Cam for years and have followed his work since the 

days of "Mad Blunted Jazz".

Here is DJ Cam's "Liquid Hip Hop" album, 

a collection of originally produced Hip Hop beats 

which remind me of the Pete Rock beat albums released 

over the past ten years (Pete Rock - Petestrumentals, Pete Rock - Surviving Elements).