@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 116

"I wrote a song for you today. Help me tell the world!" -KL

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What I'm Watching: @Duwende - "As (a cappella cover)" (original by Stevie Wonder)

PEOPLE! People, people, people. I didn't know what to do when I hit the play button on their YouTube video and heard of this glorious awesomeness coming out the speakers. I literally jumped out of my office chair and started grooving to this stellar cover of Stevie Wonder's "As." We all get a little uneasy when we see that a rendition of a song belonging to one of the greats has been done, but when I tell you Duwende put their FOOT (feet?) into this, I mean it. Duwende's sound is warm, inviting, and the harmonies gelled like I haven't heard in over a decade, especially around the 3:03 mark. I can't believe I didn't know about them until today. So be shout outs and kudos to my friend Bri Cox.

Ladies and gentlemen, when I tell you this is what music sounds like, I'm really telling you this is what music sounds like. Don't believe me? Take a listen for yourself. Enjoy.





Want to keep up with what Duwende's doing? Check out their links below. By the way, I know you totally loved that.

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RoQ'y TyRaiD "Bye Felicia" feat. Chaundon

Bye Felicia. Ha! That boy RoQ'y TyRaiD is back with some new music featuring Chaundon, with production from Jimmy Flight. I dig it. Enjoy.



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NEW RELEASE: Chuuwee "Crown Me King"

That boy Chuuwee is bad. After a string of videos and singles, the Sacramento emcee released his long awaited project, Crown Me King yesterday. His latest comes ahead of his debut LP Wild Style, due out 5-29-2012. This is like the appetizer before the main course. Enjoy. Chea!

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PremRock & Talpas "Love of the Drum"

"Sure this collaboration could have been done on the internet by trading files... but if you know me, then you know why I did this and continue to do outlandish things for my art. Whether or not this makes the album cut remains to be seen."

PremRock is a traveling man. He's currently in the Czech Republic working on a joint EP with Czech producer Talpas. No release date yet, but it will be available on Everydays Label, also based in the Czech Republic. Ahead of the upcoming project Prem shares the single Love of the Drum. I dig it.  Hit play and enjoy.



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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 115

I'm definitely feeling this joint. Sometimes you wanna be that couple folks talk about (in a good way) and be like yeah, That's Us. Kirby wrote a song for you today. Help her tell the world. Enjoy.

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Diatonic x TMB Presents "STEREOPHONIC"

You might know the Twin Cities producer Matt Mulheran aka Diatonic from being the other half of O-Lay & Diatonic. Well, after a successful re-release of their Meanwhile... project, the beat maker releases his very first beat tape with a little help from TMB. The dude is dope and we're proud to be involved with the project. Enjoy the beats. Chea!

20 year old, Matt Mulheran finally creates his very first Beat-Tape. He is on a mission to become a prominent producer in the Twin Cities Underground Hip- Hop scene. Since being drawn to Hip-Hop by the jazz infused music of A Tribe Called Quest, Matt, operating under the name of Diatonic, has continually pushed to create a new breed of Hip-Hop. The D.J./ producer/ audio engineer is currently enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree for Recording Technology at McNally Smith College of Music. Primarily influenced by Hip-Hop pioneers 9th Wonder, J.Dilla, and Pete Rock, Diatonic poses a sharp contrast to the today's mainstream Hip-Hop by rejuvenating classic songs and creating lively soulful Hip-Hop instrumentals. 

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Official Video: "The Life of Kings" Phonte ft Evidence & Big K.R.I.T.

At midnight Phonte dropped the video for "The Life of Kings", a song off his 2011 release "Charity Starts at Home." The video features Evidence and Big K.R.I.T. One of my favorite songs off the album. Check it out. It's dope.

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What I'm Watching: K.Raydio "The Way It Goes"

It's been a while since K.Raydio has been on the site. And I'm happy to have her back. With new music produced by Big Cats, the Midwest songstress releases a cool video for the track shot and directed by Ashley Battle and Marcos Juarez-Gosselin. I definitely dig it. And yeah, sometimes that's just The Way It Goes. Enjoy.

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What I'm Watching: @BRKNRBTZ - "Marry Your Daughter"

Alright, ladies! I'm going to tell you now, go ahead and get your Kleenex ready. With the spring wedding season right around the corner, I'm sure this will make your day if you're headed down that path. If you're not getting married anytime soon, take a listen and enjoy a beautiful, heartwarming song.


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NEW RELEASE: B.I.C. (Bitches Is Crazy) "The HighGo Chronicles"

Those Bronx boys Bitches Is Crazy (B.I.C.) are back with a new project, The HighGo Chronicles. I'll be honest, this is definitely their best work to date. From the intro email, to the artwork, to the production and the sound/mixing. I respect what they've done with the new project. Enjoy their latest. Chea!

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Jinesis' Picks (4/24/12): r.O.b, Kwes. and Jessie Ware

TMB affiliate and NYC producer Jinesis returns with more solid picks this week featuring r.O.b, Kwes. and Jacque Hammond. Dope. Enjoy the music. Chea!





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