Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Darell Threeths: Toni Morrison Time Lapse Charcoal Drawing [Video]

Terrace Martin: The Process (Episode 2) [Video]



Catch Episode 1 here.

Jesse Boykins III: Strange Recreation (Red Bull Studio LA) [Video]

Uber Urban Interviews Black Thought [Video]

Redman f. Method Man & Ready Roc: Lookn' Fly Too [Video]

Blue Sky Black Death: Euphoric [Beat Tape]

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We did not really appreciate the brilliance of Blue Sky Black Death until recently when we gave The Evil Genius with Jean Grae a close listen. Euphoric (which is just that) twists trance with trap and wastes no time, opening with seductive standout Gimme.

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Koncept: Malt Disney [EP]

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Koncept teams with BBAS brother Deejay Element for his latest five-track freelease.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Waajeed & Bling 47 Break Down Tomita [Video]

Gilles Peterson presents Donald Byrd Tribute Mix (Part 1): The Acoustic Years [Mix]



Bama Love Soul presents (Some) Jazz 4 Compilation [Mix]

BamaLoveSoul.com presents [some] jazz 4 by Bama Lovesoul on Mixcloud


Bama Love Soul continues to boast beautiful collections of jazz. Grab the previous three here

Jack White: Record Store Day 2013 Ambassador [Video]

Professor Eddy: Hello... It's Me Again [Mix]

Hello… It's Me Again by Professor Eddy on Mixcloud

45 King: 45 King [Mix]

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Scion presents Open Mic: Curren$y [Video]

Fiend: Blue, White, Red [Video]



Jones cleans up for the lead visual from the forthcoming Lil Ghetto Boy, dropping this coming Monday.

Brood Baby presents The Breakdown 01: Soul Khan's Rusted Ghosts [Video]

Kendrick Lamar f. Drake: Poetic Justice [Video]



A cornucopia of cameos, the visual accompaniment for Poetic Justice undulates with undertones between light and dark, literally and figuratively speaking (Kendrick's cleverness know no bounds).

DJ Wally Sparks & DJ Dub Floyd: Three Piece Suite [Video]

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This set straight SLAPS.

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Amp Live: Kaleidoscope Theory [EP]

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To ready fans for his full-length instrumental album (due this Fall), Amp Live offers his Kaleidoscope Theory (plus bonus tracks) for the low price of free. If you're in the Bay Area on March 28th, don't miss him on tour alongside the Grouch, Eligh and Zumbi LIVE at The New Parish.

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Jessie Ware Covers Bobby Caldwell's What You Won't Do For Love [Video]

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Z-Trip Ticket Giveaway

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True heads will Trip (pun intended) for a chance at these tickets!

A dominant force of the DJ domain, Zach Sciacca (better known as Z-Trip) can take credit for the mashup movement, can lay claim to the only officially approved remix of Nirvana, and can consider himself one of the top 10 DJs in America, if not the world. On March 1st, Focal Point will be hosting him live at The New Parish in Oakland.

FOLLOW @cfunkcollective and @platurn

TWEET @ztrip @FocalPoint510 #PassThePeas for a chance to win!

SΔTURDΔY S1NGLES 02.23.13

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Weekly roundup of remixes, rarities, flips and edits - compiled by Clusterfunk Collective.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Flowback Fridays: Deadly Yeah [Video]

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Black Milk f. Royce da 5'9 & Elzhi: Deadly Medley



Blackrock: Yeah Yeah

Fuse presents Crate Diggers: DJ Nu-Mark [Video]

Life + Times presents Decoded: 9th Wonder (Threat) [Video]

Joey Bada$$ & Pete Rock (Eckō Studio Sessions) [Video]

Frank 151 & Joel Stones (Tropicalia In Furs): Top Banana [Mixtape]



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Yelawolf & Travis Barker: Funky Shit [Video]

Yelawolf: Way Out [Video]

Southern Hospitality presents Twelve 12s (DJ Spin Doctor) [Mix] [Mix]

DJ Premier 12 Twelves - By Spin Doctor by The Doctors Orders on Mixcloud

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination (Episode 4) [Video]

DJ Spinna: Correct Technique Records (Part 1) [Video]

Chris Arch/Retrotable Funk & Soul: Funk Is Instrumental (Parts 1 & 2) [Mix]

Funk Is Instrumental by Chris Arch/Retrotablefunk&Soul on Mixcloud


Funk Is Instrumental Pt2 by Chris Arch/Retrotablefunk&Soul on Mixcloud

Basement DigGer: Strictly Original Vinyl Mix #1 [Mix]

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Locksmith: Fuck Love [Video]



From Locksmith:

During the course of our lives we lose and find love. We experience great pain and joy. But these ups and downs are what let us know we are living.

Montreality Interviews Ghostface Killah [Video]

Justin Timberlake f. Jay-Z: Suit & Tie [Video]

Live At The Loft: Oddisee (Ready To Rock) [Video]

1-O.A.K.: Me & You [Video]



The Bay Area crooner cuts a brand new clip from Special Request.

Woody's Produce: Outkast: Remixed [Mix]

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

DJ Day: Land of 1000 Chances [Video]

Waajeed & Bling47 Break Down Come & Get It [Video]

Flea Market Funk presents Funk In A Suitcase (An All 45 Mix) [Mix]

Funk In A Suitcase: An All 45 Mix by Fleamarketfunk on Mixcloud

Chinese Man Records presents Mi Have A Little Sound (A Reggae Selection By High Ku) [Mix]

Mi Have a Little Sound - A reggae selection by High Ku (Chinese Man) - strictly vinyl by Chinese Man Records on Mixcloud

Robert Glasper Experiment Cover Stevie Wonder's Golden Lady [Video]

Capital STEEZ: 135 [Video]

Uniquity presents Still Bandtastic: Slangston Hughes & Fo On the Flo [Video]

Curren$y: Living For The City [Video]



New Jet City, out now.

Soul Temple Music & RZA present Shaolin Soul Selection, Volume 1 (Mixed by DJ 7L) [Mix]

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Waajeed: Live from Dallas 2.8.13 [Mix]

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Monday, February 18, 2013

PBS presents Off Book: The Art of Illustration [Video]

P.O.S.: Weird Friends (We Don't Even Live Here) [Video]

Gummy Soul presents Petty: Short But Sweet [Video]

Big L: Put It On (Cookin' Soul Remix) [Video]

The Hedonist: Hedonist Jazz (Glasperesque) [Mix]

Hedonist Jazz - Glasperesque by The Hedonist on Mixcloud

Bama Love Soul & DJ Rahdu present Iconoclast: Tributes & Remakes [Mix]

DJ Rahdu – Iconoclast: Tributes & Remakes by Bama Lovesoul on Mixcloud


From DJ Rahdu:

As the month of February began I read a FB status requesting the favor of no mixes or reworks of Dilla's work this year. Discontent with the trendy and overwhelming amount of Dilla output this time of year, I could understand the intent of the statement but disagreed with the sentiment. To many, Dilla is a mark to be achieved or surpassed and recreating or remixing his work may be just the tool to help them find their own sound. Just as Dilla admired Pete Rock and probably tried his hand at flipping some of Pete's works, these producers/singers/MCs are showing their love and respect to a fallen hero. Since his passing, I've collected a large number of hours of Dilla tributes, jacks, remakes, flips, etc and here is my hour long mix of these reworks. Please enjoy!

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

SΔTURDΔY S1NGLES 02.16.13

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Weekly roundup of remixes, rarities, flips and edits - compiled by Clusterfunk Collective.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Flowback Fridays: Burnin' Deception [Video]

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Blackalicious: Deception



Black Grass: Burnin' Love


DEMOS (Trailer) [Video]

Laid Back presents Jules X: Revelations [Mix]

Jules X - Revelations by Laid Back on Mixcloud

Flea Market Funk presents Velvet Smooth: 45 Soul Mix [Mix]

Velvet Smooth: 45 Soul Mix by Fleamarketfunk on Mixcloud

Illogic & Blockhead: Behind the Album 'Capture the Sun' (Episode 1) [Video]

E Da Boss: Blazing Session's 45 [Mix]

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From E Da Boss:

I made this mix in celebration of two things. First is the third anniversary of Oakland’s 45 Sessions, where I have been a resident since the beginning and where Rhettmatic and Shortkut (Beat Junkies) are coming to play this month. Second is my debut at LA’s Blazing 45s with Rich Medina.

The mix is all about moving your feet and dancing. No quick mixes or scratch tricks going on here, just 100 percent booty shaking sweet soul jams.

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Madlib presents Madlib's Medicine Show: Pill Jar

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Madlib made fans flip their shit by dropping off a bonus batch of Medicine before heading to Japan.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Life + Times presents Stones Throw: On The Road [Video]

DJ Jaycee presents Sky High: The Mizell Edition [Mix]

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From DJ Jaycee:

As a kid, my Mom and Dad played a lot of these Mizell Brothers-produced jams around the crib so I just wanted to do a mix that they could rock with. A lot of these tunes have been heavily sampled over the years (if you listen close enough, you'll notice that I reference a few of the joints that do so) but most importantly, I REALLY love these songs because they're dope in their own right. This mix was originally done in July '08, so if you've heard it before it's all good. If you haven't though, I suggest you download it with the quickness.

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Gilles Peterson: Black Jazz Radio [Mix]

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Gilles Peterson grabs a grip of Black Jazz bests, including top tracks Higher Ground and Maiden Voyage.



Bama Love Soul presents (Some) Jazz 3 Compilation [Mix]

BamaLoveSoul.com Presents [Some] Jazz 3 by Bama Lovesoul on Mixcloud

Adam Kvasnica: Jazz In Japan [Mix]

Jazz In Japan by Adam Kvasnica on Mixcloud

Terrance Martin: The Process (Episode 1) [Video]

Harn Solo f. Suave: Today [Video]



Harn hoofs it to Phoenix to film the feature for Today, the Suave-assisted single from the Pro Prospek-produced Journey To The Sky.

TDE presents Kendrick Lamar World Tour Vlog Ep. 1 [Video]

Curren$y: Mary [Video]



Spitta takes a stroll through the East, accompanied by his favorite femme, in the first visual from New Jet City.

J. Rocc & Planet Soul: Droppin Science!!! [Mix]

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J. Period: #RAGEISBACK [Mix]

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DJ Day: Way Out Of Living & Way Out Of Living II [Mix]



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Amerigo Gazaway: Freak The Funk [Mix]

The Gummy Soul Show: Freak The Funk! by Gummysoul on Mixcloud


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Saturday, February 9, 2013

SΔTURDΔY S1NGLES 02.09.13

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Weekly roundup of remixes, rarities, flips and edits - compiled by Clusterfunk Collective.

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Flowback Fridays: Free The Diary [Video]

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Capital STEEZ: Free The Robots



Free The Robots: Diary

Fuse presents Crate-Diggers: DJ Rhettmatic [Video]



Just in time for the 3rd Anniversary of The 45 Sessions, Rhettmatic (co-headlining the event) shares some gems from his vinyl collection.

Unsung: EPMD (Full Episode) [Video]

k-Os: Nyce 2 Know Ya [Video]



Black On Blonde is available not via iTunes.

Dyme-A-Duzin: Wake Up Free [Video]



Portrait of Donnovan, out now.

Charlie Smarts: Torture [Video]



Low Bottom Me, out now.

Deejay Element: Reality Kings & Reason [EP]

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The Brown Bag DJ let loose of his first freelease of the year, and just a couple of days later was crowned the winner of McDonald's Flavor Battle. Congrats (and well deserved)!

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DJ Rhettmatic presents WhutUpDoe (v.3): J. Dilla Tribute [Mix]

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From DJ Rhettmatic:

Today is February 7th, 2013, which means it is the birthday of one of the greatest Hip Hop Producers of all time, James Yancey aka J Dilla. Today he would've been 39 years old. It is incredible that every month of February for the last 8 years that Dilla's life & music is celebrated around the whole world. It is also bittersweet because he was taken from us in such an early age when it looked like he was really get ready to take the world by storm. I've been very lucky & blessed to be part of his close circle of friends when he moved to Los Angeles. Not only was he was a talented individual and one of the nicest & humble guy I ever met, he was also a private person…..you definitely don't want to get on his nerves…LOL!!

I know there's a lot of Dilla Tribute mixes out there, and me personally, I don't think there's anyone that can out top a Dilla mix that was made by my fellow Beat Junkie & the 3rd Member of Jaylib, the Funky President himself, J.Rocc. The only one who can possible come close would our good friend, Houseshoes. I already made 2 mixes a few years ago, but I was inspired again to work on another one. I tried to finish the mix late last night but got real tired….I just finally finished this mix before the day was over. I definitely was trying not to repeat songs like I did on my previous Dilla mixes but sometimes you can't help going back to his classic catalogue. Anyways, here's my third installment of my "J Dilla Whatupdoe" mixes, a 30 minute vibe mix. Unfortunately, we also lost another Musical legend a few days ago….Mr. Donald Byrd, and i actually added the original 'Think Twice' song to the mix as well as Dilla's version, in paying homage to the legendary musician.

Rest in Peace to Donald Byrd…..and Rest In Peace & Happy Birthday to one of the greatest….J Dilla.

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Oxygen: Gone Diggin' (Produced by Gensu Dean) [Video]

DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination (Episode 3) [Video]

Dead Prez: No Way As The Way [Video]

The Roots of...Flying Lotus Discovers His African Ancestry [Video]

TOKiMONSTA f. Kool Keith: The Force [Video]

Nottz & Pete Rock: Turn It Up [Video]

MTV News Interviews Talib Kweli [Video]

Joey Bada$$ f. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T.: Underground Airplay [Video]

Ta-Ku: 25 Nights For Nujabes [Album]

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Endeavoring to craft one beat per day to create 50 Days For Dilla was quite ambitious, but the uber-talented Ta-Ku was more than built to handle the heat. This year he embarked on a similar mission, this time paying tribute to the late, great Seba Jun (and he even blended the two together on Night 25).

The Find Mag presents Jay Dilla & Nujabes Tribute (Stay Thirsty Episode 22) [Mix]

Jay Dilla & Nujabes Tribute (Stay Thirsty Episode 22) by Thefindmag on Mixcloud

DJ J-Finesse: Songs & Remixes Inspired By​.​.​.​THE G​.​O​.​A​.​T. (J Dilla) [Album]

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From DJ J-Finesse:

With February 7th being the born day of the late-great J-Dilla, I wanted to produce something to show my gratitude, love and admiration for a man who has really changed my life. Although, I encountered his music for such a short time, its lasting impact has really helped develop me musically, professional and personally.

What you are about to hear is my tribute to whom I call 'The Greatest of All Time', G.O.A.T. for short. I hope that you pull from it whatever Dilla vibes you can as I made this project with him as the sole inspiration. I really miss this man's music and he is greatly forever going to be missed.

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J Dilla: On Stilts (Platurn's DJ Edit) [Single]

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If you're in the Bay Area tonight, don't miss Platurn, Shortkut, Muddbird, Mr. E, and Haylow celebrating the life of the legendary J Dilla at MightySF. Although it is a FREE event, please donate regardless (all proceeds go to the J Dilla Foundation).

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Karriem Riggins: J Dilla The Great [Video]

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Peanut Butter Wolf's 12-Hour Boiler Room Set [Video]









Professor Eddy: Black Gold From The Capitol Vaults [Mix]

Black Gold From The Capitol Vaults by Professor Eddy on Mixcloud


From Professor Eddy:

I went down to the vaults of Capitol Records and digged these tunes up! Some were easy catches, others were more hard to find, like the one from David McCallum. He is well-known for his part of medical examiner Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard on NCIS, but he was also a musician in the 1960s. McCallum recorded four albums for Capitol Records with producer David Axelrod. His most famous piece today is ‘The Edge’, which was sampled by Dr. Dre as the intro and riff to the track ‘The Next Episode’. I selected 'House of Mirrors' from McCallum's album 'It's Happening Now'. Enjoy that one and the others that I found in the cellars of Capitol Records!

Gilles Peterson Worldwide presents Brownswood Basement Sessions (DJ Day) [Mix]

GPWW presents DJ Day by Gilles Peterson Worldwide on Mixcloud

Jazzcat: Mo Wax Special [Mix]

Mo Wax special by Jazzcat on Mixcloud


From Jazzcat:

Mo Wax was a UK based record label owned by James Lavelle, who founded it in the early 90's (when he was 18) with Tim Goldsworthy. The label came to recognition for being at the forefront of trip-hop, turntablism and alternative rap during the mid-90s. Mo Wax is also responsible for bringing attention to the graffiti artist Futura 2000 by using his artwork on many of its releases in the early to mid-90s. The original Mo Wax logo as used on the early releases was designed by UK graphic artist Swifty, but the label grew their reputation by featuring artwork contributions from Futura 2000, Robert Del Naja (from Massive Attack) and Req 1. I've always been a big fan of this label and I hope you will like this selection of my favourite Mo Wax tunes........thank you for listening!

The Hedonist: Hedonist Jazz (Shaft) [Mix]

Hedonist Jazz - Shaft by The Hedonist on Mixcloud

Sureshot Symphony Solution: Sureshot Symphony Solution Theme [Video]



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DD172 & BluRoc South present The Making of the Southern Stomp EP [Video]


If you missed it, grab a copy of the Southern Stomp EP here.

Frank Ramz: Icons [Video]



It looks like we're not the only ones having a crisis of conscience when it comes to much of today's lyrical content, or rather, lack thereof. Frank Ramz puts down a pointed visual to set the tone for his upcoming EP, Medicine Filled Candy, due this coming Monday.

Nate OG: Diggin' With Dilla [Beat Tape]

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Brooklyn Radio presents The Stick Up: 100% Method Man [Mix]

The Stick Up - 100% Method Man by Brooklyn Radio on Mixcloud

Mista Vee presents The D’angelo Suite: Pt. I (Compilation) [Mix]

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Mista Vee makes it easier than ever before to get your hands on some excellent D'Angelo remixes, including Freddie Joachim's Left & Right (Remix), J Bird's Be Here (Remix), and Kriswontwo's Brown Sugar (Remix).

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The Canary (McKenzie Eddy & Kat C.H.R.): The Canary [Album]

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From DD172:

McKenzie Eddy and Kat C.H.R. teamed up to create, write, and produce this full length record called
'The Canary'. The duo is backed by members of the Senseis - Brady Watt and Joe Blaxx along with special guest Tash Neal of The London Souls on lead guitar.

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Monday, February 4, 2013

Waajeed & Bling47 Break Down Diamonds [Video]

Chase Moore: Shaken Not Stirred [Beat Tape]

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Chase Moore has crafted some very clever cuts for a number of California artists, in addition to producing for Raekwon and Slug among others. However, for all that he has contributed on a mainstream level, it is projects such as this 007-inspired beat tape that truly translate his talent - and not because Bond-based tapes are necessarily new, but because he embellishes them in a way that improve upon the originals (a rare talent these days).

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Gergaz Netlabel: Beat Garden 2 Compilation [Album]

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Gergaz Netlabel shines the light on several newcomers in the second annual installment of their Beat Garden series, including Melodiesinfonie, Oddlogic, Iller the Abstract Giraffe and many more.

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Keor Meteor: Boys In Blue [Album]

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Keor Meteor continues to carve his own creative lane, careful to avoid the Boys In Blue.

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NPR presents Tiny Desk Concerts (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis) [Video]

Eric Bobo presents Welcome To The Ritmo Machine (Mixed by DJ Rhettmatic) [Mixtape]

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Given the great reception of the 3-part Bobo Meets Rhettmatic series from 2011, we're excited to Welcome listeners to the superior sound produced by the pair. Stream the mix in its entirety below:

Wrekonize: The Rooftops [Mixtape]

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To set the stage for his upcoming Strange Music solo debut, Wrekonize lets loose of 22 tracks, including several unreleased singles.

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Curren$y: New Jet City [Mixtape]

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Spitta shares the shine on Super Bowl Sunday, dropping off the feature-heavy New Jet City prior to kickoff.

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Flowback Fridays: I Did It My Way [Video]

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Put my hustle down, tore the game up nigga
Took your high score down, put my name up nigga
Tore the doors down 'til the Hall of Fame is Jigga
I did it my way...

Jay-Z: I Did It My Way



Paul Anka & Frank Sinatra: My Way

Serato Artist Icon Series: Peanut Butter Wolf [Video]

DJ Chicken George: Peddlin' 45s Mix No. 6 (Cool Blue Jazztronica! Edition) [Mix]

Peddlin' 45s Mix No. 6 (Cool Blue Jazztronica! Edition) by Dj Chicken George on Mixcloud


The Hedonist: Hedonist Jazz (Trouble Man) [Mix]

Hedonist Jazz - Trouble Man by The Hedonist on Mixcloud


To mark the 40th Anniversary of Marvin Gaye's Trouble Man, The Hedonist has compiled several "unreleased extended versions, covers and samples from the original album."

Moods: Elevate [Mix]

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Moods lays out an impressive array of laid back beats to Elevate your mind. Presented by U Call That Love.

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Bilal: Welcome To A Love Surreal (Part 1) [Video]

Illogic & Blockhead f. Slug: Capture The Sun [Video]



Illogic and Blockhead call on Slug to handle the hook as the duo prepares to Capture The Sun this April.

Southern Hospitality presents Twelve 12s (Chris Read) [Mix]

Twelve 12's Live Vinyl Mix: 43 - Chris Read - AV8 Special! by Southern Hospitality on Mixcloud

Greg Wilson: Early 80s Floorfillers (January 1983) [Mix]

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From Greg Wilson:

A fascinating insight on how the fading Jazz-Funk scene gave way to the emerging Electro-Funk movement in the early 80’s, ‘Greg Wilson’s Early 80’s Floorfillers’, marks the 30th anniversary of when these tracks first appeared. Compiled from his record lists of the time, and unfolding month by month, Greg Wilson counts down the Top 10 Floorfillers played at his venues during the key years of ’82 and ’83. Featured, most notably, on his Tuesday sessions at Wigan Pier and Wednesday gatherings at Legend in Manchester, the most cutting-edge weekly black music nights of the era, these were the clubs most associated with the evolving Electro-Funk sound.

The majority of music played on the black scene in the UK was initially only available on import, mainly out of New York during this period, with the club nights described as ‘upfront’, meaning that the DJ’s were way ahead of the curve – what they played now, others played later, or not at all. Without these DJ’s, many now classic dance tracks would never have become UK hits (many without enjoying similar crossover success in the US) – the reason they were released here in the first place was because these specialist DJ’s were breaking them via the underground.

Things would change in a big way during those 2 years; we were entering the hybrid age for dance music, and the oncoming House and Techno and Hip Hop directions would all owe a huge debt to this era of dance alchemy and groove experimentation.

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Gypsyphonic Disko: Gypsyphonic Mardi Gras [Mix]

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It looked like Fat Tuesday last night as we Josephine Johnny'd our way around the living room to this native NOLA mix that is perfect for Carnival season.

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