The Wire has some top-notch tapes available for streaming or downloading that show off the best musical ideas that were being expressed in the late 90s/early aughts. Pretty great selection. I already had some of these, but didn’t know what it was because untagged mp3s. And some of it is new to me. And I’m still making my way through the material. Ten great mixes. My top pick is the Flowdan & Jamakabi Rinse mix.

Matt Shadetek over at Dutty Artz posted this new video from a track off of Wiley’s upcoming album. Unlike the new track by the Bug of which I have some reservations, this track reminds me that Wiley is still on top of his game. A lot of people that loved the rawness of grime were not into last year’s Race Against Time, but I thought it was great to hear an album of tracks with hot production from an MC who’s been through it all. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the raw stream-of-consciousness shit too, but I’ve probably got at least 24 hours worth of that stuff, it is great to hear this new sonic approach.