John Legend & The Roots “Our Generation (J.Period Remix)” feat. Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Check out new music from John Legend & The Roots featuring Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth off of the upcoming J.Period Wake Up! Radio mixtape, scheduled for release in November. The track is dope. Enjoy.

Download ... J.PERIOD & NNEKA PRESENT: THE MADNESS (ONYE-ALA)

Nneka is dope. An artist you should NOT sleep on. I discovered some of her music a few months back and have been anticipating more music from her. J. Period - the name that really needs no introduction in regards to dj'ing and mixtapes. The two have partnered to present "The Madness", which features guest appearances from M-1 (Dead Prez), Jay Electronica, Zumbi (Zion I), Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Aceyalone (Freestyle Fellowship), General Steele (Boot Camp Clik) and Talib Kweli.

"Nneka presents The Madness (Onye-Ala) as an introduction to her first US album, Concrete Jungle in stores February 2, 2010 on Yo Mama/Decon/Epic. The album is collection of tracks detailing her personal experience growing up in Nigeria, the corruption and beauty found there and the universal themes of love, growth, and seeking the ultimate truths. The Madness (Onye-Ala) is a peek into the life and sounds of Nneka, as well as a tribute to the influence Hip Hop has had on her music.

Fresh off a featured role in the blockbuster video game, DJ Hero, J.Period presents The Madness (Onye-Ala) as the next chapter in a long line of game-changing mixtapes presented in his unique, storybook style. The acclaimed DJ, Producer & Mixtape King has redefined the mixtape genre with collaborations with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, and others. J.Perid’s most recent work, “The Messengers” (a collection of Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan remixes featuring K’NAAN), has yielded over 150,000 downloads since its release in September 2009."

Check this joint out! Enjoy!

FULL TRACKLISTING
1. Can You Hear? (Intro)
2. Let the Madness Begin (J.Period Exclusive)
3. Wake Up World (Interlude)
4. Wake Up Africa (J.Period Remix)
5. The Uncomfortable Truth
6. Untainted Love feat. Damian Marley (Interlude)
7. Spread Love (Brooklyn to Zion) (J.Period Remix)
8. Human Rights (Interlude)
9. Changes (J.Period Remix) feat. M-1 & General Steele
10. Conscious Lyrics (Interlude)
11. Gypsy/Infamous (J.Period Exclusive)
12. Hip Hop Comes From Africa (Interlude)
13. Walking (J.Period Remix) feat. Jay Electronica
14. In Transit (Interlude)
15. Show Love (J.Period Remix) f. Rakaa (Dilated Peoples) & Aceyalone
16. For the Good of Humanity (Interlude)
17. God of Mercy (J.Period Remix) f. Zumbi (Zion I)
18. Suffri (Nigerian in Berlin Remix) feat. Fela Kuti
19. Perseverance is Character (Interlude)
20. Strength/Kangpe (J.Period Dubplate) f. Big Boi (Outkast)
21. Heartbeat (J.Period Remix) feat. Talib Kweli
22. In the Heart of Man (J.Period Exclusive)
23. Symptoms of My Madness (Outtro)

[ Bonus Mix: J.Period Dubplates ]
24. Mind vs. Heart (J.Period Dubplate) f. 2Pac
25. Changes 2 (J.Period Dubplate) feat. Lauryn Hill & John Forte
26. Walking 2 (J.Period Dubplate) feat. Nas

Click to download: www.jperiod.com/nneka



Find out more online:
Nneka – www.myspace.com/nnekaworld
J.Period – www.jperiod.com

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Check It ... Nneka "Walking" featuring Jay Electronica

Caught the audio link via @sdot.

Nneka and J.Period are releasing a free project "The Madness" on December 15. "Walking" featuring Jay Electronica, is one of the leaks from the mixtape. I dig Nneka's work and I'm excited for the project, which "is a collection of new tracks and remixes from Nneka." Check ou this joint. Enjoy.

Walking (Download)


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Check it ... The Messengers: Episode 3, Bob Dylan

J. Period and K'naan have been going in with their Messengers project, a remix tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan. Episode #3 celebrates America’s reluctant Civil Rights song leader and poetic voice, Bob Dylan. The entire project is dope!



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J. Period + Knaan "The Messengers" Preview

Check out three-song preview of The Messengers from J. Period and K'Naan. The Messengers is a genre-blending remix project that pays tribute to three musical icons: Fela Kuti, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan. The preview is RIDICULOUS! Check it (Click to Download The Messengers)



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J Period's Tribute To Michael Jackson

Shout out to J. Period and the folks over at Okayplayer.com for this Tribute To Michael Jackson. The world lost an incredibly amazing legend but his music will forever live on.

Download J Period's "Man Or The Music" A Tribute To Michael Jackson.

Tracklisting:
Workin Day & Night (Demo Version)
Workin Day & Night
P.Y.T. (Re-Edit)
Wanna be Startin Somethin
Mama Say/Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (Interlude)
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (Demo Version)
Let's Dance (Shake Your Body Down to the Ground)
Dancing Machine
Billy Jean (Demo Version)
Can You Feel It?
Off the Wall
Rock With You
Say Say Say
Smooth Criminal
In the Closet
Remember the Time
I Wanna Be Where You Are
It's Great to be Here (Remix)
Can't Help It
Ah One Two
Heartbreak Hotel
I'll Be There
Right Here Interlude
Human Nature
It's Your Thing
Rockin Robin
I Want You Back
ABC
Bonus: Man in the Mirror
Bonus: Stranger in Moscow
Bonus: Lady in My Life

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THE 5th ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FESTIVAL

I received info a few weeks back on Brooklyn Bodega's Twitter page about a festival they're throwing for the 5th year. I visited their website and saw previous performers and this years performers and thought to myself, "For a small $10 donation, you're telling me I can check out all these artists? Where do I sign up?" You can't really beat that. For all the complaining we do about music, here's a great chance to support alot of established artists as well as hardly known / hardly heard of artists. I got my tickets. Excited to go and take lots of pics to blog about. I know it's gonna be a dope event. Check out the performers listed here...


THE 5th ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE JUNE 20TH 2009 - 12pm-8pm
EMPIRE FULTON FERRY STATE PARK
DUMBO, BROOKLYN

Full Artists Lineup...

First Stage:

Pharoahe Monch
DJ Premier
Styles P
dead prez
Smif N' Wessun
Grand Puba
J Period
Torae and Marco Polo
Tiye Phoenix
Keys N Krates
Brown Bag All Stars
DJ Parler
DJ Misbehaviour
Metermaids

Special Guests: Chip Fu, Kel Spencer, Homeboy Sandman

Hosted by Ralph McDaniels



Second Stage:

Donny Goines
Nyle
Eagle Nebula
Brokn Englsh
Children Of The Night

Hosted by Homeboy Sandman



The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2009 will take place on June 18th, 19th and 20th. Events include a retrospective photo exhibit of the first four years, a kick off party, Family Day, The Main Day, and the Official After Party.

Lots more info at their BROOKLYN HIP HOP FESTIVAL website.


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