Check It ... K. Raydio "Significant (Other) Part II"

I listen to a lot of Hip-Hop now but I was raised by soul music. I grew up in a house where Aretha, Luther, Gladys, Patti, Ray and others were my music teachers. And when I'm having a tough day, I return to soul music to mellow me out.

So, when the homie Man Mantis emailed me the latest K. Raydio project,  Significant (Other) Part II, I quickly hit play. Last year I fell in love with the voice of K. on Significant (Other). She's got that neo-soul thing going on and Man Mantis who produced all but one track ("Prayin'" produced by Charlie Kim) brings that voice alive over some dope production.

This is a solid project. Among my favorite cuts on the six track EP is "Protocol" and "I See You (Zone Out)."

So, since I'm feeling this project so much let's make a deal. If you dig it, pay it forward and share it with a friend. I'm afraid that too many people will sleep on Significant (Other) Part II. Doing that will be a mistake. Support good music. Chea!




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Download ... Jinesis "My Thoughts Exactly the EP"

"This could be a mind fuck, but I like it..."

A few nights ago Bronx producer Jinesis emailed me the advance of his latest project, My Thoughts Exactly the EP. I hit play and just mellowed out to the smooth beats featuring spoken word poet Knickie D, used in some strategic placement on the EP. My Thoughts Exactly shows the work of a very talented producer. According to Jinesis it's a redux of some of his early work. On some occasions a beat moves you in a way that you don't even want vocals to touch the track. That's how I feel on a track like "Black Hornet." I vibe out to "Sun TreeZ" too. I'd like to definitely hear someone spit over "Stones". Overall, this is a solid project. So, sit back and hit play. Enjoy the beats of the talented Jinesis. Chea!

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Check It ... Pharoahe Monch - "Black Hand Side" feat Styles P. & Phonte

"A generation overly obsessed with mobsters / our revolutionaries more Grammys and Oscars / imposters...fake auras and weak Chakras / making a mockery of the music to be pop stars..." - Pharoahe Monch

I love it. Take a listen...

Pharoahe Monch "Black Hand Side" feat. Styles P & Phonte' by duckdown

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Check It ... Has-Lo - "Black Rose - GumShoe RMX"

The inbox provided us with this dopeness of a story in lyrical form by Has-Lo. Hit play and enjoy.

Has-Lo's "Black Rose - GumShoe Remix." The original version of "Black Rose" appeared on MMG's "Helpless Dreamer" and the remix is now provided by Culture I. "Black Rose" is an exercise in storytelling, and is basically a Noir detective story on wax, thus the "GumShoe Remix."

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EVENT: JaySto Presents @UCanCallMeLa (3/19/11)

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Check It ... The Doppelgangaz "Timbuktu"

Straight from the vaults (#noDisney) and mixed properly,  Independent's Day Showcase alum The Doppelgangaz re-release this dope jawn, "Timbuktu (Remix)". So, in the words of The Doppelgangaz -- for the Sharks and Sharkettes, enjoy. Ha!

 

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What I'm Listening To, Pt. 2 @statusreign "Dedicated"

Here's the 3rd single from Status Reign of the Background Noise Crew. Brutally Honest (his debut record) is out on April 5th, 2011. So much good music coming out!



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What I'm Listening To: @MaLLy & @The_SundanceKid "7 Days"

Yessir, both the homies Mally & The Sundance Kid continue on their path, this time returning after the stellar "Once We're Kings" cut with "7 Days", a well woven romantic tale with the soundscape provided by The Sundance Kid and words provided by Mally.

Enjoy and let us know at TMB what you think!

Download: Mally & The Sundance Kid "7 Days"

Ritchcraft's 30 in 30 (Day 18: Donkey Kong)

Fresh. Check out my day 15 interview with Ritchcraft here. Also get the back story on Ritchcraft's 30 in 30 here. Enjoy day 18. Chea!


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What I'm Watching ... 7even:Thirty - "Twenty-Eleven" (Official RAW Video) + "Heaven's Radio" (Audio)

Check out some unique music by a uniquely named artist, 7even:Thirty.

Gritty-ass video for "Twenty-Eleven". From the LP, Heaven's Computer (2011). Track produced by 5-D. Filmed by Tahiti. Edited by Tahiti & 7even:Thirty. Special appearance by AwkQuarius. Directed by 7even:Thirty.


From the upcoming LP, Heaven's Computer - 2011


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Check It ... Savant, Habeas Corpus & Rice the Sound Transmitter - "Chosen Two (Men Of Bars)" (prod. by Habeas Corpus)

He keeps 'em coming. Check out Savant's latest.

Check point 4 of 2011... #CrashCourse 7. Savant continues to strengthen the ties between Chicago and Tucson, AZ, pairing one of the Chi's premier turntablists, Rice the Sound Transmitter, with Tucson's most potent two way threat since Richard Jefferson, Smoke Brothers emcee/ beatsmith, Habeas Corpus. Savant and Corpus swap bars over the Corpus laced pounding, leftist instrumental before Rice breathes life into what seems to be the long lost art of scratching.

Chosen Two (Men Of Bars) (prod. by Habeas Corpus) by Savant aka Stanstro

Stream and download "Chosen Two (Men Of Bars)" (prod. by Habeas Corpus) HERE:
http://soundcloud.com/savantrarebreed/chosen-two-men-of-bars-prod-by-habeas-corpus


Song Title: Chosen Two (Men Of Bars)
Producer: Habeas Corpus
Vocals: Savant and Habeas Corpus
Scratches and cuts: Rice the Sound Transmitter


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Check It ... The Holstar - "B.M.S [Black Man Struggling]" featuring Rae Diaspora

This collaboration is Off The Holstar's upcoming album "Champion Music". Produced by Teckzilla for Str8 Buttah Productions.

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