"Summer Knights" by Joey Bada$$ [Tracks]

Along with previously-posted "Acid Rap" by Chance The Rapper and "Innanetape" by Vic Mensa, this must also be one of the best mixtapes of the year: "Summer Knights" by Joey Bada$$, who has been highly-acclaimed as one of the brightest stars in hip hop scene with the release of his debut mixtape, "1999".

Featuring the tracks produced by DJ Premier, MF Doom, Oddisee, Statik Selektah, the Alchemist etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the livemixtapes page and the embedded player below.

"Bad Jokes" by Jeremiah Jae [Tracks]

A 9-tracks mixtape by Jeremiah Jae, featuring jokes told by Jonwayne, Samiyam, Richard Pryor etc. and the productions by himself, Oliver the 2nd, Flying Lotus etc. Although it's been for a while since it was released, yet it definitely sounds dope enough.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the datPiff page and the embedded player below.

"D&B Tunes Jun 2013" by DJ Patife [Mix]

Another 'not new but still fresh' mix of the year: nice smooth drum'n'bass mix with Brazilian flavors by DJ Patife, released in June.

Featuring classic tracks such as "Rock With You (Marky & S.P.Y Remix)" by Michael Jackson, "Piano Funk" by S.P.Y & Total Science feat. Dam-Funk & Riya, "I Wish (Flaco Bootleg)" by Carl Thomas etc.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"Innanetape" by Vic Mensa [Tracks]

In addition to the previously-posted "Acid Rap" by Chance The Rapper", this is another mixtape which must be selected for the best mixtapes of the year: "Innanetape" by Vic Mensa, who has been featured in "Acid Rap" and also the previously-posted "Donnie Trumpet" by Donnie Trumpet.

Featuring the guest appearances by the artists such as Chance The Rapper, Ab-Soul, Thundercat etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the datPiff page and the embedded player below.

"Don't Have Chairs That Look Nice But Are Not Comfortable To Sit In" / "It Aint Summer! Put Some Clothes On!!" by Dego [Mix]

Two of my favorite mix of the year, both by Dego aka Mr. Good Good from 2000Black. Although the titles of the mixes are so funny, the sounds are dope enough.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud pages ("Don't Have Chairs That Look Nice But Are Not Comfortable To Sit In" / "It Aint Summer! Put Some Clothes On!!") and the embedded players below.

"Live In Paris" by Darkside [Mix]

The live recording of Darkside aka Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington at Pitchfork Music Festival Paris 2013.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

Also the video of full performance is available at YouTube page and the embedded player below.

"Live in Tokyo" by Four Tet [Mix]

One-hour live-set by Four Tet, recorded at 3:35pm on the 1st December 2013 at the Hostess Club Weekender at the Yebisu Garden Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"XLR8R Podcast 311" by Prefuse 73 [Mix]

One of my favorite podcast mixes of the year, which is mixed by Guillermo Scott Herren aka Prefuse 73 for the podcast series of XLR8R in September.

Featuring the tracks by himself, Thundercat, Lapalux, Shigeto, Sons of the Morning (aka Teebs & Prefuse 73), Boards of Canada etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the XLR8R page. You can also stream with the embedded player below.

"Certified Soul Session 1" by Total Science & Riya [Mix]

A brand-new cool drum'n'bass mix by Total Science & Riya, just released as the present for holiday season.

47 minutes of cool vibes with soulful sounds and vocals.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"The Abstract & The Dragon" by Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip [Tracks]

Rumored-for-a-while mixtape is finally released, which is "The Abstract & The Dragon" by the legendary Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip.

Featuring both old and new tracks, including the classic tracks such as "Scenario" by A Tribe Called Quest Feat. Leaders Of The New School, "Vivrant Thing" by Q-Tip etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the livemixtapes page and the embedded player below.

"Acid Rap" by Chance The Rapper [Tracks]

Highly-acclaimed dope mixtape by Chance The Rapper, widely-regarded as one of the best mixtapes, or even best albums, of 2013, featuring the guest appearances by Vic Mensa, Ab-Soul, Childish Gambino etc.

 Although it's originally released in April, it still sounds fresh enough.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the datPiff page and the embedded player below.

"Ideas + Drafts + Loops" by Flying Lotus [Tracks]

Free tracks, remixes, ideas, sound-pieces etc. by Flying Lotus.

Available for FREE DOWNLOAD from the Brainfeeder website.

"Donnie Trumpet" by Donnie Trumpet [Tracks]

7-tracks free debut EP by Donnie Trumpet with Emilio Chestevez, featuring the guest appearances by Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa and Kiara Lanier.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD from the embedded player below.

"Wonder Wrote It Vol. 1" by DJ SPINNA [Mix]

DJ SPINNA's classic mix originally released in 2001 as a double mix CD with BOBBITO, featuring 100% STEVIE WONDER compositions, covers & cookies, is now available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below, so as to celebrate the birthday of the great soul legend.

"CONGO NATTY Mix" by UNCLE DUGS [Mix]

78 minutes charting the birth and development of Jungle, the mix by UNCLE DUGS works as a perfect taster for the forthcoming CONGO NATTY opus, "Jungle Revolution".

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"RA 358" by DBRIDGE [Mix]

The brand-new mix by DBRIDGE released as the latest volume of RA (Resident Advisor) podcast series, featuring the tracks from his Exit Records by the artists like DBRIDGE himself, DUB PHIZIX, LOXY & RESOUND, INSTRA:MENTAL, CONSEQUENCE etc.


Available for FREE DOWNLOAD at the Resident Advisor website.

"Half Shadows" by TOKiMONSTA: Full Album Streaming [Tracks]

The full album streaming of TOKiMONSTA's long-awaited new album, "Half Shadows", featuring the guest appearances by KOOL KEITH, GAVIN TUREK, ANDREYA TRIANA etc.


Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"K+ (Chopped Not Slopped by DJ SLIM K)" by KILO KISH [Tracks]

Chopped not slopped version of previously-posted KILO KISH's "K+" by DJ SLIM K.


Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the livemixtape.com page and the embedded player below.

"New York Renaissance" [Tracks]

17-tracks free mixtape presented by Hot 97's PETER ROSENBERG and Ecko featuring the tracks by the artists like JOEY BADA$$, A$AP ROCKY, FLATBUSH ZOMBIES, PRO ERA etc.


Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the datPiff page and the embedded player below.

"10K" by DIBIA$E [Tracks]

8-tracks free EP by DIBIA$E, released as to celebrate 10K likes on his facebook page.


Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the bandcamp page and embedded player below.

“Black Castle: BEASTIE BOYS Remixes" by JEREMIAH JAE [Tracks]

The remixes of BEASTIE BOYS tracks by JEREMIAH JAE. Dope enough.


Available for FREE DOWNLOAD at his official tumblr page.

"Trap Magazine Mixtape 004: Dubs On Doves Mix" by DBRIDGE [Mix]

A dope mix by DBRIDGE featuring the tracks from late 80s hardcore breakbeats and early 90s jungle, released as the 4th volume of "Trap Magazine Mixtape" series. The sounds of old-school rave days. The roots of drum'n'bass.


Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SouldCloud page (you can also check out the tracklist there) and the embedded player below.

"Universal Language: Prelude 3" by JAE FRANKLIN [Tracks]

6-tracks beautiful free EP by JAE FRANKLIN, released as the 3rd volume of "Universal Language" series.


Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the bandcamp page and the embedded player below.

The older volumes are also available at her bandcamp page and the embedded players below.

"B.I.G. over PREMIER" by DJ FINESSE [Mix]

DJ FINESSE has put the verses and rhymes of BIGGIE SMALLS aka NOTORIOUS B.I.G. on the classic beats by the legendary DJ PREMIER.

As you can easily guess, simply so dope.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"DONALD BYRD Tribute Mix // Part 2 - The Electric Years" by GILLES PETERSON [Mix]

Following to the last entry, 2nd part of GILLES PETERSON's tribute to the legendary jazz man, DONALD BYRD, who has just passed away, featuring the sounds from the early electric years of his career, such as "Think Twice", "Time Is Moving", "Love Has Come Around" etc.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page and embedded player below.

"DONALD BYRD Tribute Mix // Part 1 - The Acoustic Years" by GILLES PETERSON [Mix]

1st part of GILLES PETERSON's tribute to the legendary jazz man, DONALD BYRD, who has just passed away, featuring the sounds from the early acoustic years of his career, such as "Slow Drag", "I’ve Longed & Searched For My Mother", "Mustang" etc.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page and embedded player below.

"The Dillaquarium Mixtape" by DARRYL REEVES [Tracks]

One more post as to celebrate J DILLA month 2013, featuring 7 mellow dedications to the great man from Detroit by DARRYL REEVES and his quartet.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page / the embedded player below.

"The Flower Of Life" by COCAINE 80s [Tracks]

Although it's released last month, the brand new EP by the collective of NO I.D., COMMON, JAMES FAUNTLEROY II, MAKEBA RIDDICK and JHENÉ AIKO aka COCAINE 80s sounds still fresh, featuring 7 tracks with mellow, acoustic feelings.

Available for FREE DOWNLOAD at the official website.

"J.PERIOD presents #RAGEISBACK" [Tracks]

The brand new mixtape by the mixtape master, J.PERIOD, released as the official music companion to the highly-acclaimed new novel with the same title, "Rage Is Back", by Adam Mansbach, which pays tribute to hip hop culture and its birthplace, New York City. The mixtape features exclusive new tracks with the performances by COMMON, TALIB KWELI, BLACK THOUGHT etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the official website.

"FADER Mix" by FaltyDL [Mix]

Approx. one-hour mix by FaltyDL, who has just released the latest album, "Hardcourage", from Ninja Tunes, featuring the tracks by the artists by himself, MOS DEF, FOUR TET etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the Fader website, along with the interview and embedded player below.

"Sketchbook Radio: Fan-Tas-Tic February Vol. 1 - All DILLA Set" by KUTMAH [Mix]

Another post as to celebrate J DILLA month 2013, which is one-hour mix KUTMAH did for Sketchbook Radio on NTS Radio.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and embedded player below.

"Medicine Show Japan Tour EP Sampler for Stussy" by MADLIB [Tracks]

A 8-tracks special EP as to promote the Japan tour presented by Stussy, featuring the tracks from "Medicine Show" series by MADLIB.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"Beats 4 Dilla" by SHIGETO [Tracks]

As to celebrate the J DILLA month, Detroit-born / Brooklyn-based producer, Zachary Saginaw aka SHIGETO has released 9 unfinished tracks curated and inspired by J DILLA.

Available for STRAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"K+" by KILO KISH [Tracks]

A brand new free album by KILO KISH, who has been highly-acclaimed for her multi-talented activities as a vocalist, songwriter, visual artist, painter, fashion / textile designer, and model / actress. featuring 10 tracks with the guest appearances by SBTRKT, THE INTERNET, A$AP FERG, FLATBUSH ZOMBIES etc.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page / embedded player below and FREE DOWNLOAD at the website.

"City Pulse" by OM’MAS KEITH [Tracks]

A free 15-tracks electronic-funk album (including all the instrumentals and acapellas) by OM’MAS KEITH as known as the singer / producer of SA-RA CREATIVE PARTNERS, featuring the guest appearances by FAITH EVANS, ERYKAH BADU, THUNDERCAT etc.

Available for STREAMING at the SoundCloud page / embedded player below and FREE DOWNLOAD at the official website.

"Indigoism" by THE UNDERACHIEVERS [Tracks]

17-tracks free mixtape by the new wave rapping duo from New York, who is known as members of the Beast Coast movement (which includes JOEY BADA$$ and his Pro Era crew) and has signed to FLYING LOTUS' Brainfeeder.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the datPiff page and the embedded player below.

"THEESatisfaction Loves Erykah Badu" by THEESatisfaction [Tracks]

Following to "THEESatisfaction Loves ANITA BAKER", here's another free EP by the Seattle-based soulful female duo, THEESatisfaction. This one is released as the tribute for the one of the present soul divas, ERYKAH BADU.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the bandcamp page and the embedded player below.

"0181" by FOUR TET [Tracks]

The unreleased tracks produced by Kieran Hebden aka FOUR TET between 1997 and 2001, which is complied and released in 2012 as a free file and retail vinyl.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"Jan 2013 - 130bpm Bass Mix" by MAKOTO [Mix]

Approx. one hour of deep electronic 130BPM sounds mixed by MAKOTO, which has just been released earlier this month. This is not a drum'n'bass mix, though, the tracks features same kinda vibes in slower BPM. So deep.

Featuring the tracks by the artists such as MAKOTO himself, dBRIDGE, JON CONVEX, FOUR TET, etc.

Available for STREAMING and FREE DOWNLOAD at the SoundCloud page and the embedded player below.

"Mr Bongo Sampler 2013" [Tracks]

10-tracks FREE sampler from Mr. Bongo from London.

Featuring the sounds of reggae / dub, jazz, Brazilian, soul, etc. by the artists such as TERRY CALLIER, TOM ZE, JOYCE, SALVADOR TRIO, INCREDIBLE BONGO BAND etc. So nice.

Available for FREE DOWNLOAD from the link in the SoundCloud page, where you can STREAM as well.