Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Gotham Green & DJ Quickie Mart: The Hard Way [Video]
Haze Diaries Vol. 4 arrives August 14th. Until then, be sure to scoop a copy of the lead single, The Hard Way, below:
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I had to learn the hard way, you learn the hard way too...
Boldy James: Go Fish (Trailer) [Video]
Keep an eye out for the official visual, set to drop this Thursday.
Stussy presents Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L: Searchin' [Mixtape]
Stussy has always been inspired by various genres of music and couterculture in the same way hip-hop’s foundation was built on borrowed elements from soul and rock. The 'Searchin' mix is a near hour long playlist of original songs sampled in rap classics and currents favorites. Frank The Butcher & DJ7L dug in the crates to unearth compositions that could be found in songs by The Throne, ASAP Rocky, G.O.O.D. Music, Nas, Schoolboy Q, Ghostface, Mobb Deep, Rick Ross, Wu Tang, J Dilla and more.
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Madlib & Freddie Gibbs: Shame (Trailer) [Video]
Madlib and Gangsta Gibbs are at it again, providing a sneak peek at the video for Shame, due out officially this August.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Trademark Da Skydiver: Flamingo Barnes [Mixtape]
TM treks over 14 new tracks worth of production from Fiend, Ski Beatz, AJ Beats, B. Corder and more.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
SΔTURDΔY S1NGLES 07.28.12
DOWNLOAD Beastie Boys vs. Consequence: Sure Shot Caller (Platurn Blend)
DOWNLOAD Dee-Low f. Corner Boy P: She Got It Too
DOWNLOAD Fiona Apple: (Hezekiah Remix)
DOWNLOAD KRS-ONE: It's Gettin' Hectic (produced by DJ Premier)
DOWNLOAD Planet Asia & Prodigy: Stick & Move (Honks Burry Remix)
DOWNLOAD Raekwon: Kepp It Politics (produced by DJ Babu
DOWNLOAD Stalley f. Rick Ross: Hell's Angels (DJ Burn One Remix)
DOWNLOAD Telli f. Asher Roth: High & Paid
DOWNLOAD The Black Opera: Teleport (produced by Audible Doctor)
Friday, July 27, 2012
Flowback Fridays: Hook The Drumsticks, Finnish Whistler... [Video]
Doomtree: Drumsticks
Cool Breeze: Watch The Hook
Roger Whittaker: Finnish Whistler
Ta-Ku & Roughsoul: Down Brandy [Video]
We simply cannot seem to get enough of Ta-Ku lately, and this super sick Brandy remix only fuels our obsession. This song can be found on his Re-Twerk EP, out August 29th.
Flying Lotus: Lovers Melt 3 [Mixtape]
If you missed either of the previous Lovers Melt installments, scoop a copy here.
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Potholes In My Blog presents Cosmic Island (Instrumental Compilation) [Album]
Not long after the release of Space Toast, the good folks at Potholes In My Blog double-back to deliver Cosmic Island, an instrumental compilation of cuts from Ta-Ku, Tall Black Guy, Prof.Logik, Def Sound, and many more.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Daze At Sea (Documentary) [Video]
Billabong and What Youth Magazine document surfers shredding waves in seemingly every corner of the globe, visually describing the development of the sport.
Woody: Notorious B.I.G. Remixed [Mixtape]
SoCal soundsmith Woody throws his hand at remixing a batch of Biggie classics.
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SonReal: Good News [Mixtape]
Good News to our ears for sure! Fitted with production from Chin Injeti plus features from JD Era and Rapper Big Pooh, SonReal came correct.
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Bobby Tre: TrippyVision [Mixtape]
Beavis, Butthead and Bobby flip the switch to TrippyVision and blaze. Don't miss the latest TV outdoor installment, Forever Young, which will be featured later today.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Casual & J Rawls : Reign [Video]
Childish Gambino: Fire Fly [Video]
Thanks to GFUNK, we've been listening a little closer to Childish Gambino as of late, particularly his Royalty mixtape. At first, we found his flow a little to Kanye-ish, feeling as if he were unnecessarily reaching to be received as the next rebel. Yet, upon closer examination, it's evident that the essence of his success lies not in his lines (though not to undermine) but rather hides behind the less obvious elements, particularly his ear for electronica. Fire Fly, for example, opens with a student/skateboarder cooking chemicals in a lab, followed by an image of a planet that seems to close for comfort and quite frankly reminds us of Melancholia. Nevertheless, his approach is fresh, and in no way resembles any of the run of the mill rubbage that has hit our inbox as of late and for that he should be commended.
JFilt: Wu-Tang Remix Chamber [Mixtape]
Following a dream in which RZA requested production from him, JFilt unlocked the Wu-Tang Remix Chamber, offering 8 reworked Clan cuts.
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Skratch Bastid & The Gaff: Soul Sisters, Stand Up! [Mixtape]
This Is A Journey Into Sound: Listen! Love! Learn! A Nonstop 80-minute Mix From 2 of Canada's Most Sanctified Selectors
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DOWNLOAD Soul Sisters, Stand Up! (Part 2)
RQ Away: #AS3.2: Amygdala [Mixtape]
The peaceful little moth was sitting under my non functioning car while I put air in my bike tires. The species is 'Giant Leopard Moth' or Hypercompe scribonia, what you may not see(click the picture for a closer look) amidst the obviously black dotted white wings is a small cluster of furry blue dots which compliment black and white and blue legs, and a dark blue abdomen featuring orange markings. The ride was cancelled due to the very storm this moth preemptively hid from. The moth's presence seemed to parallel my thoughts today. A could be visual spectacle hiding under a car for safety in a storm. The parallel comes in the sense of sometimes one's potential isn't or can't be reached due to a passing "storm" be it internal or act of nature, personally these storms are frequent and they seem to come from places that should be mental and emotional oases. As a DJ, my current mission is to present music new or not to those who need to hear it, giving new light to tracks and artist whenever possible. In this instance I may have spilled some emotion onto the mixer so please excuse the anger, disappointment, sweat, and fear, just enjoy what is presented in your own space and at your own risk because this gets a little loud. The song selection reflects some of the emotional and mental cues for this mix so if you listen closely you might be able to read my mind. Please enjoy.
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Ta-Ku: 50 Days For Dilla (Vol. 1 & 2) [Album]
In dedication to the late James Dewitt Yancey better known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, beat-smith Ta-ku has produced a track each day for 50 days; each song embodying the very recognizable essence of the 'Dilla sound' so cherished by fans far and wide, showcasing Ta-ku’s eclectic production prowess.
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DOWNLOAD 50 Days For Dilla (Vol. 2)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Curren$y & The Jets: Jet Life Chronicles (Episode 2) [Video]
Just in case you wanna pop it them hoes when you on the lake, and you you say you got an ocean in the front of your car...
Shuko: In Rememberance of Amy Winehouse [EP]
Lyricists Fresh Daily, Akua Naru, Ty, and Rufus Dipper join German producer Shuko in his tribute to the late, great soulstress.
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Telephoned: U Don't Have To Call [Mixtape]
Fools Gold Records signees Telephoned let loose of four fresh covers, this time over Clams Casino cuts.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Iris P @ Dragon's Den [Video]
Footage of the NOLA soulstress performing LIVE at the monthly musical series Uniquity in New Orleans.
Talib Kweli Brings Out Jay Rock In Los Angeles [Video]
Kweli continues to teach the way to the best of the newcomers, this time showcasing Jay Rock's skills on the Roxy stage.
Yuri Jones: Running [Video]
New Orleans singer/songwriter Yuri Jones turned to Kickstarter to fund his first official video for Running. Already working with CFUNK favorites E.D. Nix and Slangston Hughes, the talented 21-year old is slated for a set at Uniquity in August.
Kyo-Itachi: Reiatsu [Beat Tape]
After featuring the video for Mystical Strings last Friday, we stumbled upon this instrumental gem from Kyo-Itachi.
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Paul White: Rapping With Paul White (The Room Below Versions) [Album]
Here is a very unusual project: an album of electronic covers of a recent hip hop album: Paul White's 'Rapping With Paul White'. Henry Keen (aka The Room Below) took inspiration from the original songs, replaying everything on drum machines and synths, and writing interludes of his own to give the record a unique flavour: a heavy analogue electronics rap record with not a sample in sight.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Flowback Fridays: Ching Ching, Baby Girl... [Video]
Nelly Furtado: Baby Girl
Ms. Jade f. Timbaland & Nelly Furtado: Ching Ching
Marley Marl presents Classic Recipes: LL Cool J's Mama Said Knock You Out [Video]
In the first installment of Marley Marl 'Classic Recipes,' he shows you how he produced the beat for the 1991 Grammy award-winning chart-topping single 'Mama Said Knock You Out' by LL Cool J. He discusses the collaboration and the production process of the track, as well as methods and tools that were used, including the Akai MPC60 and E-Mu SP-1200, the preferred sampler and drum machine for most hip hop producers at that time. In this video Marley Marl loads the samples into his new production weapons of choice, Ableton Live and the Akai APC40, including bits of Sly And The Family Stone's 'Trip To Your Heart' and James Brown's 'Funky Drummer'.
Throughout the video, the DJ legend gives invaluable advice and tips for young and up and coming producers, and he concludes the episode by offering a mixing technique for Ableton Live users and lovers of 808 kicks and other bass-heavy kick drums, and an alternate rock version of the song with never before heard lyrics recorded by LL in 1990.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Talib Kweli @ The Crocodile [Video]
Kweli premiered his joint jawn with Curren$y and Kendrick Lamar in Seattle.
Fiend: PSA (Your Lady) [Video]
Fiend is constantly Cookin' Soul. Be sure to scoop a copy of Iron Chef if you haven't done so already.
Bambu: Sermon [Video]
One Rifle Per Family is slated for September 18th. Check the original edit above, Ransom remix below:
EF Cuttin: Scotch & Cigars & Discotheque [Mixtape]
Is it just us or has Sir Cuttin released a mini-mix each day this week?
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DOWNLOAD Discotheque
Rilgood: Great Expectations [Mixtape]
NYC newcomer Rilgood lays out the lyrical ability that lends to his name on the Dot Da Genius-produced Great Expectations.
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Chin Injeti: Peoples Mixtape [Mixtape]
Grammy winning Producer, Chin Injeti's 'Peoples Mixtape', is an ode to those people who inspire him and are inspired by him, as well as a showcase of Chin’s versatility as a producer and love for a wide range of music. With features from David Banner, Jay Electronica, Talib Kweli, The New Royales, Bishop Lamont, Jasiri X, Moka Only, Shad, Maestro, Skratch Bastid, Kyprios, Chace Infinite, Krondon, Zaki Ibrahim, as well as two young rising artists from The Hastings Set; Sophia Danai and Omar Khan, it has a diversity that is not often seen in most music projects.
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Shad: Melancholy & The Infinite Shadness [EP]
Shad offers five tracks that take us back to childhood, and all for the low price of free.
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AllHipHop.com Interviews Curren$y [Video]
Spitta sheds light on his upcoming projects, providing updates on the status of Pilot Talk 3 and Blakroc 2.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Echocentrics: Not Too Late [Video]
Ubiquity Records' Echocentrics let loose of the visual for Not Too Late, featuring Argentinean vocalist Natalia Clavier (who sounds eerily like Esthero), and can be found on their latest LP, Sunshadows.
Killer Mike: Untitled (Yours Truly Session) [Video]
Dear Lord, have mercy for the ones who go through life like it's a game...
The Black Opera: The Magician [Video]
The Black Opera caught out attention with their yU-produced Black Superstar. Pre-emptively pairing with Mello Music Group, the pack is preparing to release the 10-track Entermission in both CD and vinyl formats, and have also put out a visual accompaniment to The Magician.
Kal-L & Prof.Logik: Stellar Enigma [EP]
The latest collaboration with monster producer Prof.Logik packed with abstact sounds and lyrics from underground artist Kal-L.
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Estrada Nagrania: Fonoteka 7 (Remixed) [Album]
Polish producer Estrada Nagrania pairs Western accapelas with Polish instrumentals, creating a number of crafty cuts including the standouts Thug Style (a 'Pac original reworked by ylaib) and Adidas World (a Run DMC original, reworked by Roman).
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Strong Arm Steady & Statik Selektah: Stereotype [EP]
To help promote their upcoming full-length of the same name, SAS and Statik Selektah share 6 selections from the project.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Dust & Grooves: A Photography Book About Vinyl Collectors [Video]
Dust & Grooves is a photo and interview project documenting and exalting vinyl records, the people who love them, and the musical heritage they carry.
With a website launched in October 2008 by Brooklyn-based professional photographer and vinyl addict Eilon Paz, D&G profiles individual collectors from all over the world in their natural environment – usually at home with their personal collections. Each subject is interviewed in depth about their devotion to vinyl, then each conversation is paired with a beautiful series of portrait photographs by Eilon that capture the heart and soul of this passionate avocation. Together, words and images tell the story of the love affair between collector and collection, and preserve a record of music that otherwise might be lost.
Stalley @ Converse Block Party [Video]
Catch the Ohio native performing The World Is Ours LIVE in the capitol up top and his interview with KUBE 93 below:
Murs, Medusa & Dumbfoundead @ LACMA Performing Arts Center [Video]
Murs has really outdone himself this time. Not only by locking down LACMA as a lyrical (not just visual) venue, but also by enlisting some of the Left Coast's most lethal MCs.
Sunspot Jonz: Underground Legend [Video]
This is my new video I hope you enjoy it. I was gonna do a video where everyone jumps up and down and shit singing the chorus on some hiphop shit-but thats been done so many times that I wanted to do this one different. The whole idea in the end is that reality has become unrealistic. Everyone is controlled by devices and you can only take so much before you feel pushed too far and explode on everyone. In this case its the worldwide web global reactor. My mom puts it like this - welcome to the twilight zone-fight club style! Starring Sunspot Jonz as Sun Savage, Pigeon John as Frank Wayne, Fatlip (Pharcyde) as Bobby Rockfist, and a cast of characters you're sure to enjoy. Written by Sunspot Jonz, directed by Catero Colbert, and produced by Fatima Washington. #LEGENDSNEVERDIE
EF Cuttin: Baggage Claim [Mixtape]
EF Cuttin has assembled his latest arsenal of audio. If you're in the New Orleans area, be sure to catch him LIVE at the Hookah.
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Alex Isley: The Love/Art Memoirs [EP]
The niece of the legendary Ronald Isley delivers a debut solely of her own design - living up the the family legacy, but doing so in an independently innovative way.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
SΔTURDΔY S1NGLES 07.14.12
DOWNLOAD Asher Roth f. Buddy: Roof Behind The Grill
DOWNLOAD Chuck Inglish: Back Up (Schoolin' pt. 2)
DOWNLOAD Curren$y f. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne: Jet Life (Remix)
DOWNLOAD Dam-Funk: Sushi (Unreleased)
DOWNLOAD E.D. Nix: No Bad Steps
DOWNLOAD Erykah Badu: I Want Moombah (J Boogie 12" Edit)
DOWNLOAD Ghostface Killah: Mighty Healthy (Jonathan Lowell Remix)
DOWNLOAD Juicy J: Cash (Balam Acab Remix)
DOWNLOAD Mos Def: Matemáticas (SkalliiWaggles Remix)
DOWNLOAD Nesby Phips f. Juvenile & Mack Maine: Uptown
DOWNLOAD The New Royales f. Talib Kweli: Walking Around My Dreams
DOWNLOAD Wiz Khalifa f. 2Chainz: It's Nothin'
Friday, July 13, 2012
Flowback Fridays: And If I Had Success... [Video]
Michel Colombier & Pierre Henry: Jericho Jerk
Teddy Pendergrass: And If I Had
INI f. Pete Rock: Fakin' Jax
Fat Joe: Success
D'Angelo: Devil's Pie
DJ Nu-Mark f. Tiron & Ayomari: Feel The Way About It [Video]
Open up the blinds and let in the Broken Sunlight.
FutureScience: Beat Compilation (Volume 2) [Album]
A cohesive collection of beats from Ackryte, Prof.Logik, Ohbliv, and a standout track from 8-year old Lil Pluto.
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Juan Deuce: No Sweat [Mixtape]
One-half of the Mechanics, Juan Deuce, effortlessly eeks out eighteen tracks featuring production from J57, Audible Doctor, Falside and more.
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DJ Needles: Blends [Mixtape]
After a brief break, DJ Needles is back with Blends, a self-described collection of awesome artists' acapellas over different awesome artists' beats.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Fait No More Covers Ni**as In Paris [Video]
Mike Patton throws his hand at the Throne's treacherous track.
Mon$rock: Me & Mr. Jones Remixes [Mixtape]
After receiving our latest DMCA notice for posting Terry Urban's Me & Mr. Jones, we received an email with a link to the Mon$rock set, including three tracks featured on the full-length and also three unreleased versions.
DOWNLOAD Me & Mr. Jones Remixes
A-Trak: Fool's Gold Radio (July 2012) [Mixtape]
A-Trak sets fire to Summer with his mid-Season mix, featuring Flosstradamus, Drums of Death, and many more.
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D/WILL & Dominique Larue: diem. [EP]
After unveiling the visual for Circulate, D/Will and Dominique Larue present the follow-up to their 2010 collaboration, Carpe, opting for a more laid-back yet lucid look into Larue's emotional experiences.
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TenDJiz: Commonasm [Mixtape]
Commonasm, which pairs Common and Nas with Soviet jazz and soul samples, is the third project we have featured from TenDJiz, and with each passing project the sounds just get better and better. Already having tapped into De La Soul, Q-Tip and now Common and Nas, it should be interesting to watch for what comes next from the Miami soundsmith.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Jakarta Records presents Some Jewels From Jakarta (Compilation) [Album]
To celebrate their 40th release, Jakarta Records has made 12 Jewels From Jakarta available for the low price of free. Featuring Blu, Trek Life, Raashan Ahmad, and others (this is not one to pass up).
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