“This cassette was made with dust, vinyl, drum machines, breaks, kicks, snares, chops, kicks, loops, and soul.”

We witnessed this entire project unfold. Ologist, by way of Virgina and a proud Better Beat Bureau member, reached out to “some of the dopest producers” he knew via Instagram in the summer of 2015. The project’s original title, or concept rather, was The IG Beat Collective – which is self explanatory and simply amazing if done properly. But that is no issue for Ologist and producer Analog Burners, who both formulated the project now known and available as ‘When Crates Create‘.

Toggling back and forth on the which physical format to release the 18-track collaboration, they chose cassette. Oh yes, a good old classic beat tape. Boy how we miss those, huh? Perhaps this doesn’t tickle the fancies of the average radio listener or trap star, and that is totally okay. This predominately caters to an audience of true school, and old school, hip-hop heads – but not limited to. Your grandmother or country ass brother in-law could easily ride out to the wide, yet cohesive body of work.

There are too many names to list for you, but check the track list out as you stream it. If you’re not familiar with a lot of the beat smiths throughout the tape, do know they all take this craft very seriously and give eternal praise to the culture – as you should too. Yeah you. Enjoy the stream and keep up with the lords. Peace and love:

If you missed Analog Burners & Starvin B‘s ‘Starvicide‘ release feel free to splurge. It’s something you should probably be familiar with. One love.

Ologist | Analog Burners | When Crates Create

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After the success of Puma x Rihanna’s first collaboration, the sneaker brand has once again teamed up with our favorite edgy singer to release two new colorways for The Creeper. The taupe or soft pink (with a hunter green detail) sneakers both paired with gum bottoms will run you about $120, if you can catch it in store.

Puma and Rihanna’s first collaboration sold out in three hours! By the looks of official Puma retailers such as Sneaker Politics, its safe to say these kicks will sell out quickly too. Don’t sleep!

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Over the years FILA has contribute to the hip-hop culture. The brand shows it’s love and appreciation for the culture with the recent release of the “All-City” Pack, paying homage to the pillars of breakdancing and graffiti. The Pack consists of the M-Squad, Original Tennis, and Original Fitness – each model reflects a classic look following a “patriotic” like detail. You can find the pack available on FILA.com and select retailers.

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