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K15-Beat 4 J

K15 is a super ridiculously dope producer from the UK whom I first became familiar with via his excellent EP A New Path as part of the duo K15&LP. Stumbled upon this track on his myspace page and hope you enjoy it as well.

Blu X Samiyam-NotU

It's been far too long since we've posted some goodness up. Blu is a favorite 'round these parts and in the following video, he teams up with beat maker/Flying Lotus co-hort Samiyam for NotU. Enjoy chillins.

Alicia Keys - Unthinkable (video)

Alicia representing for both her sides. This video is goooorgeous... and so is she, as always. I'm still waiting for a certain collabo video that was filmed in Brazil though...

Diggy - What They Been Waiting For

Diggy- What They Been Waiting For from philthegod. on Vimeo.

I am officially a fan... This kid is gonna be MONSTROUS.

The Kickdrums - Love Is a Drug (Video)

M.I.A. - XXXO

This second single dropped a couple of days ago. I'm still on the fence about these new tracks, which is odd because I was automatically on board for Arular and Kala. But Born Free has started to grow on me and I'm sure this will too. MAYA has been pushed back to July 13 (at least it's still coming out before the Hard Festival in L.A.) via 2dope.

M.I.A. - XXXO

Sade - Babyfather (Video)

Classic. Timeless. I love how Sade always is a normal person in her videos. And her face.

R.I.P. Lena Horne

Ok I know I'm a day late but yesterday was a busy day... Another icon lost... That show they got going up in the sky just keeps getting better and better. Not only was Lena Horne a pioneer in African-American performance, but she was part of an era where Black leaders, well, lead... It'd be nice to get back to that...

Those Chosen - Soundclash

I think I like these kids...

Beyonce - Why Don't You Love Me (video)

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

I truly love Beyonce the most when a) she acts a damn fool b)she rocks that red lipstick and c) she has makeup running down her face... So basically I'm in love with this video. And the song is Badass! Whatever happened to that break? Or the Put It in a Love Song video for that matter...

p.s. I'll watch this before Telephone anyday.

ESSO - The Anti-Socialite

I've known this kid since before he was a rapper and not only is he one of the grinding-ist cats i know, since his first mixtape he has never disappointed. His latest drops today. I just got it so I haven't listened yet but I expect good things. You should too.

Get it at theessoexperience.com

Johnny Hammond-Quiet Storm

Real nice take on Smokey's classic.

Lupe Fiasco-I'm Beamin

From the forthcoming Lasers album. Another nice collabo between Mr. Jaco and the Neps.

M.I.A. - Born Free (video)

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Warning: This video contains graphic images blah blah blah.... So I don't really know what the opinion on this song is because frankly I don't care. But this video makes me love it more. This is classic Maya... politics you can jam out to... and I love it.

Nas & Damian Marley - As We Enter (video)

May 18 May 18 May 18

Marcos Valle Vs Madlib

The greatness that is Marcos Valle....

meets the genius that is Madlib...

RIP Guru

Very sad news today as Guru, one of the greatest emcees of all-time and 1/2 of the legendary duo Gang Starr, lost his battle with cancer. Guru and DJ Premier were hip-hop at its finest, taking the baton from the likes of Eric B & Rakim in defining the 1 Emcee-1 DJ/Producer sound. There aren't many artists/groups with as consistent a catalog as that of the Brooklyn by way of Texas and Boston connection. There are so many dope Gang Starr songs that for now we present to you instead a track off of Guru's Jazzmatazz Vol 3:StreetSoul featuring Bilal and Jay Dee. A beautiful track for a sad day....RIP

Electric Conversation-Melodie/Paradise

Some Sunday soul via Paris' Electric Conversation. These 2 tracks are from their album Communication, another stellar release from Futuristica Music. Dig...

Melodie

Download here.

Paradise

PARADISE
Uploaded by extermitent. - Independent web videos.

Dwele-What's Not To Love

Dwele's one of my favorites and as I enjoy the hell out of his music, I tend to lean more towards the Rize/Beat DAT-era sounds that he produces with ease. I'm not sure how I feel about this song so far, but hopefully his forthcoming album W.(ants)W.(orld)W.(omen) will not disappoint.

Download here.

Kona Triangle-Airlock

I love finding new music in the most random of ways. Stumbled onto Lone's music via Gilles Peterson's new Brownswood Bubblers compilation and am very pleased with what I have heard. In Kona Triangle, Lone (Matt Cutler) and Keaver & Brause team up to form something different yet familiar, with Flying Lotus-esque results. This track is from their album Sing A New Sapling Into Existence. Very dope indeed.

Shuggie Otis/Brothers Johnson

Seeing as how Quincy Jones has decided to defecate in your ears by putting Akon on the remake of this classic song, I figured I would provide you with the remedies in the form of Shuggie Otis' original, and the Brothers Johnson's remake, helmed by Q.

Ty-Emotions

TY - EMOTIONS music video featuring Sarina Leah and Shaun Escoffery from tymusic on Vimeo.

From his forthcoming album Special Kind of Fool.

Mos Dub

Well bestill my little Hip-hop West Indian heart. Max Tannone, the guy behind the Jaydiohead mix put together this dub mix of Mos vocals... Crack and perfect for the summer.

Download here.

The Illz - Energy In Motion

Mick Boogie & Pharrell

Dope compilation of Pharrell tracks. Download here.

Sunday Girl - Four Floors

I was trying to find out more information but I guess this is pretty new. All I know is they are from London and I love this song.

Check out the Diplo remix here.

J*Davey - Outta the Window (video)

J*DaVeY "Outta the Window" from SOCKETUMi Iam on Vimeo.

This is one of my favorite tracks off of Boudoir Synema.

Kelis - Acapella (video)

Not sure how I forgot to post this... but I am absolutely in LOVE with this video. Right down to the Malamutes! Let's all remember boys and girls... Kelis started this ish.

Distant Relatives Trailer

Soooooooooooooooooooo geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeked.

Janelle Monae feat. Big Boi - Tightrope

I didn't post this song when it dropped because I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but it's become a favorite. Can't wait for the album to drop! May 18 is gonna be a good day for ears...

Nicki Minaj feat. Sean Garrett - Massive Attack

Ok I'm not the biggest Nicki Minaj fan... but I think I see what she's doing and I respect her grind. And even though this song really isn't as good as some of her features lately... man this video is something serious... although it looks like she jacked and mashed-up Hard and Get Ya Freak On.... i think i just developed a crush on her lmao.

Monsta X - X-Factor

For all my real underground kids... the new mixtape from Monsta X of the Monsta Island Czars... Download here

Distant Relatives Convo

Taylor McFerrin-The Song I Promised You

Taylor McFerrin - The Song I Promised You from Simon Benjamin on Vimeo.

From his EP Broken Vibes, this is I believe to be the 1st official video off that project. Taylor makes nothing but dope music. More to come in the future from a favorite around these parts.

Diggy - Made You Look (Flow Stoopid)

I know I haven't posted any of the BIG things that have come out in the past week but I couldn't not post this. Word to the next generation of Queens, this is how a legacy represents...

Diggy - Made you look Freestyle (Flow Stoopid) from Diggy Simmons on Vimeo.

The Day Pt 1-Loose Ends

In this segment we will be sharing with you classics from years past. Been listening to alot of British soul lately and this track in particular always makes me giddy. Dig...

Download here.

Estelle feat. Kardinal Offishall - Freak (prod. by David Guetta)

Right when I was thinking this month wasn't that great for music... Estelle drops CRACK. I just got reeeeal excited for this album.

Here's the video...

And download the track here.

via Nah Right

J Dilla Doc Pt 3

Stussy - J Dilla Documentary Prt3 (of 3) from Stussy on Vimeo.

courtesy of Stones Throw and Stussy

Jose James-Code

Another great collaboration between Jose and FlyLo. This is the 1st track on the Blackmagic LP and a nice little video at that. Enjoy.

Rihanna - AOL Sessions

RiRi rocks this set. Finally a version of Russian Roulette that she sings well all the way through!!!

Kanye West - Coldest Winter

I'm slowly falling in love with every video Kanye makes...

Presto-The Dream

something to vibe out to. From Presto's very underrated album The Magic LP. Love sounds like this...

Melanie Fiona - You Stop My Heart (V-Day Version)

Everything she does is magic...

J Dilla Documentary Pt 2

J and J is in the building

Johnson&Jonson never disappoint. Here's hoping for a new release soon.

Foo Fighters-Come Alive

the beauty of music is the interpretation is up to the listener. this is a beautiful love song.

Download here.

F**k that Valentine's Daayyyyyyyyy

here's hoping 2010 will mark the return of Big Boi and Andre. In the meanwhile to commemorate Hallmark's Day....

Download here.

Erykah, Bilal, Weezy-Jump up in the Air video

Can we breeze on through to March just a little quicker???

For DDG

J Dilla documentary Pt. 1

courtesy of Stussy and Stones Throw. this is fantastic (pun intended)

J Dilla Foundation new site

http://www.jdillafoundation.org

Henry Mancini/Sergio Mendes

Lujon-absolutely beautiful song.



That Heat-Will needs to do more good shit like this.

Ohmega Watts ft. Othello-Long Ago

Cannot stop listening to this track. 2 outta 3 from Lightheaded go old-school on a ridiculously dope track from Ohmega's 1st album, The Find. Enjoy.

Download here.

Nicola Kramer-Help Me

My favorite singer's take on Joni's classic. Nicola's voice is just unreal and beeyootiful.

Download here.

Flying Lotus-Quakes

I cannot WAIT for Cosmogramma. This track though is from an upcoming Warp Records compilation.

Download here.

a to the b to the c to the d....

Raashan and Thes One be good company...dope.ness.

Duplaix-Electric Love

Singer, Producer, DJ. Vikter Duplaix has released 2 stellar studio albums with a 3rd coming soon. This is the lead track from said album, Love Machine

Download here.

V-Born Again

2006 marked the release of one of my favorite albums from the past decade and maybe ever, V (Valvin Roane)'s "The Revelation is now Televised". Featuring production done primarily by the Touch of Jazz collective, this album is a testament to what the modern soul sound should be, at least in my ears. This track in particular, featuring Jill Scott is absolutely perfect, just a stunner. Hope you feel the same. Born Again

Download here.

Dilla Dilla Beats Beats

Can't believe its been 4 years since Jay Dee passed away. I'll do a proper entry soon about Dilla's influence on me personally but wanted to share this track in the meanwhile.

Download here.

Dwele ft. The Suite for Ma DukesOrchestra-A.N.G.E.L.

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The Sounds of VTech / Angel Feat. Dwele

Bilal-Levels

With no official release since 2001's 1st Born Second, Bilal is finally putting out a (proper)follow-up (allegedly) due out in the coming months. Even better news though is that the folks at Plug Research are putting out the album, which means that Bilal pretty much has free range to create as he likes. No word on whether the following track will be on the album, but here's to hope:

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The Sounds of VTech / Bilal: LEVELS

Lonely depressive songs for V-Day

Brought to you by RCRD LBL and a guy named Peasant. Enjoy.

Wiley feat. Emeli Sande - Never Be Your Woman

I was watching this video wondering why I knew the words to the song. Looked at my iTunes and realized it was one of my random downloads that I've been jamming to since December. Now I have a face to match the voice. Love when that happens.

Download here.

Femme En Fourrure – Plump Bisquit

File under songs you'll be singing for days wondering what the hell am I singing I don't even listen to music like this.

via Discobelle.net

Download here

And in case you were wondering what a video for a song like this made by people from Finland would look like...

FEMME EN FOURRURE - PLUMP BISQUIT from Top Billin on Vimeo.

More Rihanna - Sexuality

New track called Sexuality. A little Prince-ish. I like, but really there's not a lot of Rihanna that I don't like... via Rihanna Daily

Download here.

Rihanna - Rude Boy

BARBAAAAAAAAAAAAADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS

That's all I have to say. WERK IT RIRI!!!! I can't even discuss how much I love... no I mean LOVE this girl.

New Major Lazer & M.I.A!!!!!

Sound the Siren. New Major Lazer EP coming in April!!!!! Geeeeeeeeked.

Download here.

Ludacris feat. Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad

Understand that the ONLY reason this track works is because it's Luda. That's all i have to say about it. Download here.

Usher & Jadakiss - Daddy's Home (remix)

I'm still kind of on the fence about the Raymond vs. Raymond tracks that have come out so far. But man I love me some Jadakiss R&B remixes. And with the Lord Gunz & Peter Tariq beat... this track is dopeness. Download here.

Lloyd Banks & Juelz Santana - Beamer, Benz or Bentley

I am LOVING this track right now... even Juelz part which says a LOT for me. Lloyd rides the hell out of this beat. What up Queens!

Download here.

Lupe Fiasco - What U Want

Off of Lasers. Lupe says so. Download here.

Victory

I generally don't promote DJ Khaled unless there's a good reason... like a Nas and John Legend collab. via 2DopeBoyz

Download here

Kardinal Offishall - We Gon Go

New video for Kardinal Offishall titled We Gon Go... A dedication to the people kids SHOULD be looking up to instead of crying over Lil' Wayne going to jail... I'm just sayin.

More New Amerykah...

The second single(? Cause i swore she said something about not putting any tracks that get leaked on the album) from New Amerykah Pt. 2 called Window Seat. Vintage Erykah, I'm loving it.

Download Window Seat

And speaking of Amel...

New Groove Theory Album in 2010!!!! Groove Theory is back in the studio for a reunion album, with new releases slated to come out in about two months. 2010 is officially my most anticipated year for music in I don't even know how long. Click here for the full story...

Rahel - Hope

This girl's voice is seeeeeerious. She's like the lovechild of Amel and Jill and I am loving every minute of it.

My Beezy...

Wooooooooooah it's been a week. I'll just start off with saying my bad because I apparently missed A LOT... First off, if you haven't copped that Nneka album it's fire! Get it here. And while we're focusing on Africans with dope voices...

Sade's album drops today!!!! And even though I already have half of it, I'm still copping it because it's Sade and she's one of the few worth it.

PPP & Neco Redd-1 Luv 2 U

Waajeed and Saadiq (not Raphael) make nothing but great music. This early track from '04 features Neco Redd on the vocals and is pure beautiful space soul. Dope.Ness.

Nina Sky - Beautiful People

My favorite twins just released the video for Beautiful People. This song is just fun and makes me dance.

From their Youtube page: "'Beautiful People" is not just another video, it's some insight into what's been going on in our lives. This includes rehearsals, live performances, and spending time with some of our FAVORITE people: family, friends, and fans. A lot of artists have a different definition of what 'beautiful' means. These are good times with the most important people in our lives and they represent the REAL definition of beauty.

This is us with a camera on, capturing those moments when the camera's off."

New Erykah!

So the word on the street is there are about ten different versions of this song with about 8,000,000 (exaggeration people) other artists on it. But this is the version that's been put out and there are rumors it might not be on the album. It features Bilal (yay!) and Lil' Wayne (gag). Click the link!

Jump Up in the Air and Stay There

New D'Angelo?

New unreleased joint from the man we all wish would come back.

1,000 Deaths

Raashan Ahmad is dope

a perfect track to end the day on. produced by Stro from the Procussions (wish you guys would reform) and from the album The Push. dig it.

take you high and higher...

Jose James

Jose is one of the dopest singers out there hands down. I was hooked when I first listened to his debut The Dreamer released on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings, and his forthcoming album Blackmagic is set for release in (possibly) a matter of days. After a straight-forward jazz approach on The Dreamer, I'm very excited by the sounds I've heard thus far on Blackmagic as Jose is branching out his sound. With cats like Flying Lotus and DJ Mitsu the Beats helming the boards, Jose has another winner on his hands. But, before a cut from BM, here is an amazing remix of his track Love from TD, remixed by Ben Westbeech (more on him in future posts).




one of the FlyLo/JJ collabos from BM, this one entitled Made for Love.

URB Magazine features Maluca and Amanda Blank

URBmagazine has done a special edition of two of my very favorite ladies! Amanda Blank & Maluca. Click the link:

MeanRed Special Edition

And now, for my first real post. 3 new Sade leaks dropped yesterday. I can't begin to explain my excitement about this. Sade exemplifies classic: her music, her style, her face... Album out Feb. 9

Moon and the Sky

In Another Time

Skin

via PinBoard

Lil B - The Canvas

Okay so staying in tune with the first post, i was sent this this morning. Best served with a dose of Curren$y Breakfast if you can catch my drift...

Fat Jon-14 Years

This track comes from Fat Jon's 1st solo opus, released under the pseudonym Maurice Galactica and entitled Humanoid Erotica. Mr. Jon Marshall hails from Cincy and in addition to a myrid of solo albums, collabos with the likes of J-Rawls, and various production for folks, he is part of the highly underrated Five Deez crew. 14 Years is perhaps my favorite track he has created (thus far at least) and is exemplary of the spacey-soul-jazz-hip hop style he blesses the listener's ears with.

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