Throwback Video: Do For Love

Peace, hope all is well. I just wanted to let you know i'm NOT dead.... it's just college finals. any who here's a video for your viewing pleasure. See you after finals, or a little bit before if I have functioning brain cells. 

Video: Undun

Evening to you. If you haven't heard The Roots latest concept album 'Undun', this is a perfect introduction. This short film IS art and so well done.  I won't try to explain it to you, i'll just let you form your own opinions. One thing though..... peep the quotes.  Check it out. 

  

Thoughts on WSHH

Peace and no ordinary love. In light of recent events, I wanted to share with you a video on why you shouldn't support WSHH. Although I think people should support what they want, I strongly urge you not to indulge in the garbage that is WorldStarHipHop. Every time I come across a video from said website, it always promotes some type of negativity/violence. It promotes so much hate that it's saddening. I have never heard anything positive come from it, only folks being killed, or beaten, or music videos that appear to imitate Hip hop.  What makes it even more upsetting is that it has the words Hip hop in the title and yet it has nothing to do with Hip Hop. Period. I just feel like if they want to promote garbage, do us all a favor and take "Hip hop" off. Thanks.

This video is some months old but it still gets the point across. 

Video: Shine By Brother Ali Feat Nikki Jean

Hello and peace to you. Very smooth video from Minnesota MC named Brother Ali. This brotha has the rapping skills and the game to go with it. I wish I was that girl.  Enjoy! 

If you click on the video you should find a download link for the song.

Throwback Video: They Reminisce over you

A throwback video for you guys today from a pioneer of true hip hop. Pete Rock and CL smooth's They Reminisce Over You(TROY). I know you know the words. Enjoy :)

Beat Tape- A Dillacation: J Dilla Changed My Life

Here's another Beat Tape from Cleveland producer ENON.  I shouldn't have tell you too much about J Dilla but in case you didn't know, he's one of the GOAT when it comes to producers. This is a dedication beat tape to him. Enjoy! Download and track list below.

RIB J DILLA!!!

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1. Play'em out Heavy
2. Fall in....... *
3. Eulogy (Dilla's Question)*
4. Light it Uup*
5. Official Business*
6. Dilla's In My Windows*
7. Treats- Dusty Donuts*
8. History Interlude- Morgans Thoughts*
9. Everyday History*
10. A Late Valentine's*
11. Rise
12. Towards The Light of Love*
13. Are You With Me?*
14. Time For the Son of the Donut*
15. Another Treat- Genius Filled*
16. Let Me Know*
17. Dawwww Don't Cry*
18. Yea, Yeah....
19. Everyone Hopes*
20. Turn it UUUP!!!!*

Must Listen(*)

Song: Dust to Dust by Louis Logic

Came across this song from a New Yorker by the name of Louis Logic. For your listening pleasure...

Song: His Pain by BJ The Chicago Kid Featuring Kendrick Lamar

Check out this heartfelt track from BJ The Chicago Kid featuring Kendrick Lamar. He never disappoints.... 

Mixtape: The ASAP Tape

Afternoon music heads. Pray you are making it through the week smoothly. I have another mixtape to present to you all the way from the west side. MC's Donte Peace and Seattle based music group Fresh Preserves' very own Harlem Brown come together to give us way more than the average joe rappers that flood our tainted air waves. Although Titled 'The ASAP Tape', Do not be turned off by the name because these two are nothing like rapper ASAP Rocky. Donte Peace and Halrem of Fresh Preserves (which consists of Producer B. Roc, MC's Mike Mack and Harlem Brown) have a refreshing sound with a bit of soul in the mix. There is a distinctiveness within their flow that separates them from others but still lets you know they're from the west coast. I also noticed their ability to switch up the flows and do it with grace. They definitely have the skills to really put them and Seattle on the map. No crazy antics, just realness and I respect that. This the first I have heard of them and it puts Seattle in a VERY positive light for hip hop.  If you like this please be sure to check out Fresh Preserves other project The Deep End as well. Looking forward to hearing more in the future and sharing it with you as well. Check it out, Download and Track list below. 

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1. Aries Spears*
2. Dear Winter*
3. Chill wit Us*
4. The Ride Feat TommyBoii
5. That's the way love goes*
6. Match Made Feat TommyBoii
7. Rollin (Rap Session 1)*
8. Homies* 
9. Piano Man*
10. Rendevous Pt 2*
11. On 2nd Thought Feat Christina Pallis*
12. SkyLife Feat TommyBoii
13. Lonely Stoner*

Must Listen(*)

Beat Tape- Clams Casino: Instrumentals

Happy to grace you with this wavy beat tape from Clams Casino who hails from Jersey. This tape will have you lost in your own thoughts.... It's just that smooth. If you're looking for vibe music to write/draw to, or just have as background music for life.... this is it. Definitely enjoyed this, made me think a little more than usual. Check it out. Download and track list below. 

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1. Motivation*
2. All I Need*
3. Real Shit From A Real nigga
4. Realist Alive*
5. Numb*
6. What You Doin'
7. The World Needs Change*
8. I'm Official*
9. Brainwash
10. Illest Alive*
11. She's Hot

Must Listen(*)

Song: Trashy by Jesse James Featuring Crave

This song was sent to me by a friend and I felt the need to share. It sounds like they are from overseas some where in the UK. I don't have too much information on them but I will keep you posted. Enjoy for now. 

Mixtape: Mickey MauSe By Mickey Factz

Bronx Rapper Mickey Factz releases his latest mixtape and give it all and then some. This mixtape screams nostalgia and definitely opens up the ears with his quick wit and versatility. He takes a step outside the box and decides to work with producer/songwriter Danger mouse and Electronic/ House producer Deadmau5. Danger Mouse is widely known for his concoction which is better known as the 'Grey Album' (The Beatles 'White album' and Jay-z's 'Black Album' put together). You can definitely tell exactly what he is passionate about when listening to any of these songs. Factz is speaking the truth. Much Respect. 


Excerpt from a memoir:
"I was privileged to grow up at a time where art was art... to us. It didn't belong to the rich, the pretentious, the snobs.... it belonged to us. We set the tone for what people wanted and needed to see."


Check it out....Download and track list below.  

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Must Listen: All Memoir tracks, Chalk, The Art of Death, Crowded, Mickey MauSe, Union Square, Memorabilia, The Factory, The Arts

Tupac Hologram Performance

The late great Tupac returns to us in Indio, California at the Coachella Music Festival to perform a few tracks alongside his old friends Snoop and Dr. Dre. It is truly haunting how real this looks. Rest in peace.....

Check it out below

Mixtape: Exuent- Robert Akins III

Good Morning Peoples, I have another treat for you coming from to you from Daphne, Alabama. A mixtape by the name of Exuent from a MC named Robert Akins III. This recently dropped masterpiece was produced and mastered by himself. Akins has closely worked with producer great 88 Keys who definitely backs him and I see why. Good- great look for the south. Check it out for yourself. Track list and Download link below.

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1. Metropolis*
2. Domination*
3. Billion*
4. Go there*
5. Higher*
6. M.C.
7. Think About You*
8. Vomit
9. Cut Throat Love* 
10. It Ain't Love*
11. Jade's Trick (Interlude)*
12. Sunrise*

  Must Listen(*)

Mixtape- Customized Greatly Vol. 3

Peace Hip Hoppers, here is the latest mixtape of  L.Alien and former member of Odd Future Casey Veggies. Titled Customized Greatly Vol. 3, Veggies teams up with many different producers and artists. These include former cohorts of OFWGKTA,  Neo-Soul singers Jhene Aiko, and Raheem Devaughn. Out of the 15 tracks on this mixtape, there are some major stand out tracks i'm feeling that surprised me. Download and track list below.

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Must Listen: Get that $, Verified, Thoughts Weigh, Euphoria III, Maybe I Should Go, Roses, Life Rhymes

Mixtape- Adventures Of the 3rd Part II: Gold Digging 101

This is the latest mixtape and slight obsession (for me) from Isaiah The 3rd who hails from the BK. This has GREAT production from top to bottom and his flow is something real smooth like. Do yourself a favor and hit download.  ASAP.

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1.The Perfect Game *
2.Hometown Criminals feat. Tote Mics* 
3.The Blueprint *
4.The Miseducation Of The 3rd *
5.The King's Road *
6.Cake Ninja *
7.What If...*
8.Catch 33 [Interlude]*
9.Something *
10.Rise Of The Villain *
11.Firebreather*
12.Batcave Blues Part II *
13.Trigun *
14.Isaiah Sansei*
15.Art Of War *
16.Echoes Of Silence*
17.White Collar*
18.Iron Man [Bonus]*
19.Dope Boy Part II [Bonus] *
20.Villas In The Alps [Bonus] *

Must Listen(*)

Mixtape- VILLAIN: Issue One of Three

Peace World, Hope all is well on your end. This mixtape comes to you from a Brooklyn rapper by the name of Chris Faust. Titled "VILLAIN: Issue one of Three", this tape is centered around a comic book theme and some sampling. The idea holds up strongly and flows all to well throughout it. It features a familiar name, Producer and MC Oddisee. Which is a definitely Good Look. Check it out. Track list and download below.

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1. The Preface II
2. A Villain's tale 
3. The KingPin and Dr. Faust
4. Doctor Faust 
5. American Villain FT ScienZe & Quest
6. Inception FT Mike Maven (Prod. By Oddisee)
7. Its all part of the Plan
8. The Daily Bugle
9. Sharon Carter FT 10
10. Jean Grey is no more 
11. Curing the Dark Phoenix FT Cocoa Sarai
12. The Scorpions Engraving
13. H.Y.D.R.A. FT Dremur

Song Release: Jay Electronica- Dear Moleskine

So. Jay Electronica finally releases The full version of "Dear Moleskine" and it is fire. Hopefully this means an actual ALBUM release in the future? They better get it together for Jay Elect. and pronto. Check out the song below.

Beat Tape: E.N.O.N.- Work DAMMIT!!!

Greetings, bringing you a beat tape from Ohio native E.N.O.N.(Either Now or Never). This beat tape features various samples and is a little more on the soulful side. It comes from a more personal stand point and many of the songs have an old school feel to them. Track list and Download below.

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1. The 5th Letter*
2. Help me*
3. Down on my luck* 
4. Eulogy (Dilla's Question)*
5. Haven's Gates*
6. Interlude for Love (Girl Shit)
7. Dirty Matress*
8. Maybe 4ever....*
9. Love Shit*
10. Electrinity 
11. The Stage Interlude
12. The Stage (Flying FELA)
13. People=Greed

Must listen(*)

Song Release: Kendrick Lamar- The Recipe

A couple of days ago Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre released what perhaps could be a new Cali anthem. The titled track The Recipe definitely has the California vibe written all over it and knocks just as hard. As always Kendrick Lamar's flow is nasty and I wouldn't expect anything less. Kudos to him for making Dre relevant again, even it's obvious that Kendrick wrote his verse. Doesn't matter though, however the real question is does this mean Detox is finally making its way to the surface? I have faith! Check out the song below. 

Album: Acres of Diamonds

Peace Hip Hop heads. Coming to you again with music from a New Yorker by the name of  Paris Diamond.  I actually heard this in the car of someone I knew and was hooked. This 13 track tape has great production and flows very well just like he does. I was definitely digging the Biggie sample in the beginning, It fits perfectly. Definitely real Hip Hop. Track list and download below. Check it out.

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1. Poison*
2. Bounce to the Future*
3. I Wonder
4. Murder*
5. Get Loaded*
6. IDGAF*
7. The Payback*
8. Going Through the Motions* 
9. Insanity
10. I Miss You*
11. I Could Fall*
12. Brilliance*
13. One Man Army

Must Listen(*)

Mixtape: 4eva N A Day (Big K.R.I.T.)

Peace world, hope all is well on your end. This mixtape comes from Mississippi native rapper and producer Big K.R.I.T.(King Remembered in Time). This tape was recommended to me by a show I frequently listen to called The Hip Hop Digest. I heard of this guy but wasn't exactly sure who he was so I decided to check it out. This 17 track tape (which sounds more like an album) talks about what goes on in a day in K.R.I.T.'s life and how he sometimes struggles throughout it. This tape is nostalgic, aggressively soulful and definitely reflects where he is from. The production in it's entirety is smooth and very laid back. It is definitely something you can pop in and just ride to without skipping a track. Track list and download below. If you enjoy this please be sure to check out his album "Live From the Underground" which is said to be coming out this summer.  

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Must listen Tracks:
Wake Up, Yesterday, Boobie Miles, Red Eye, Temptation, Insomnia, The Alarm, Me and My Old School, Down Out 

Mixtape: MeLo-X

Check out the Brooklyn native producer MeLo-X's newest mixtape "Inside The Mind of Melo 2". It features eccentric blended remixes of artists like Sade, Erykah Badu, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Drake, Smoke DZA, Lana Del Ray, The Weeknd, ETC. He drops a few bars here and there on a few tracks. I have to say his flow is definitely on point. Its more on the experimental side but definitely a Good look. Download link and track list below. 

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1. The Weeknd Love Triangle*
2. The Panties (Slow Down God Mix)
3. Video Games(MeLo-X Live Mix)*
4. White (Gentrification Mix)*
5. Crew Love FT The Weeknd- MeLoX Remix
6. Bonfire (Lennox God Mix)*
7. Cockiness (The Royal Penis is Clean Mix)*
8. Marleys Garden*
9. Fire Gomeu*
10. Gone Baby(Original Version)
11. The Dark Joker*
12. Xtra Drop*
13. Thunder Bay (Electronic Punnanny Remix)

(*) Must listen