February 2009

Free Download: ArtOfficial’s Stranger EP

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Music Videos

Imagine Soulive with a harder edge or The Roots, but jazzier, denser, and more spontaneous. Envision blending your favorite groups from Hip-Hop’s Golden era and replacing their sampled beats with Jazz musicians…. and you’ve got ArtOfficial.

ZION I Remix Contest

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Around The Net

As part of their plan to Take Over the airwaves in ’09, Zion I wants to give you, their fans a chance to get in on some of the spoils. Tomorrow, Feb 12, 2009, they are launching a remix contest using an innovative new widget from MixMatchMusic that gives fans access to the stems, or [...]

Dillamation!

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Yesterday we had a blast with all the Dilla dedicated mixtapes and posts. Here’s one that I caught late in the day from Andy Brown. Talk about inspiration!

Skratch Bastid: Satisfaction Guaranteed

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Mixtapes

I have literally been playing this mix all week long and had to share it with you all. DJ Skratch Bastid, coming out of Montreal Canada, takes the best of hip hop and mixes it with their dusty counterparts. This mix is definitely worth checking it. The bad new is that it’s only available to [...]

Slum Village, Frank Nitti & Illa J: Homage to Dilla [prod by Focus]

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Singles

Previously, Focus had Royce, Phonte & Stat Quo hop on a tribute to DJ Premier. In this second installment, Slum Village, Frank Nitti, and Illa J help out on this “Homage To Dilla”. Grab it after the cut…

DJ Wigs: Gin Bucket Mix 4.0

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Mixtapes

DJ Grain passed this mix over to me from his fellow colleague, DJ Wigs. It’s a mix inspired by your favorite hip hop tracks involving alcohol. It’s Wednesday… get your drink on early! Grab it after the cut…

GWHH Launches Online Music Industry Program

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Around The Net

This Is Hip Hop affiliate, Gowhere Hip Hop (GWHH), recently announced the formal public offering of an “Online Music Industry Program” in a partnership with Music Industry Educators (MIE). GWHH is now a platform for aspiring music industry professionals to enroll in professional level courses that will aid them to achieve their future goal as [...]

DJ Toolz: UndaGround O-Nine 1.0

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Hot Download

Props to MIDIMarc for sending this mixtape my way. The tracklist looks incredible! This is definitely something I can rock with. Tracklist and link after the cut…

Ronni Rebel: Michael Phelps Anthem [feat Chip Fu, Collie Buddz, Shaggy & Busta Rhymes]

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Singles

Here’s a pretty dope (pun intended) mashup the homie Ronnie Rebel put together. He explains it after the cut…

A Yo Ma!

by Kevin February 11, 2009 Music Videos

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Here’s a little comedy to start your day off right! Ditch Films are pleased to present you with a comedy short in promotion for their new dating site, AYoMaLetMeHollaAtYouForAMinute.com -well not really, but this is what it would be like if they did…shouts to Brooklyn Ac’s Mr. Met for hookin up the score!

Black Star: Live @ The House of Blues [2/09]

by Kevin February 10, 2009 The Show

http://vimeo.com/moogaloo

Was totally not expecting this! Talib Kweli makes a surprise appearance at the House of Blues during a performance by Mos Def and they perform their classics “Definition” and “Respiration”. Props to Tunji for the footage. If you missed it, check out our exclusive interview with Talib where he talks about another reunion slated for [...]

J. Period/Q-Tip – The [Abstract] Best

by Kevin February 10, 2009 Hot Download

If anyone deserves a post on Dilla day, it’s this guy right here. Probably my most anticipated mixtape since I first heard about it is finally here… J. Period‘s best of Q-Tip project.I just realized I put up the wrong cover. The new one says The [Abstract] Best instead of Q-Tip For President, but I’m [...]

DJ Concept: The Immortal J-Dilla [A Live J-Dilla Set]

by Kevin February 10, 2009 Hot Download

I told you we’d have more Dilla mixes coming today. DJ Concept dropped this one off earlier and said he’s working on a new Dilla inspired mix which should be ready in the next week or two. Live in 2008 At The WondertwinZ Networking Party At The Remote Lounge In NYC. DJ Concept Brings You [...]

Rhyme & Reason: J Dilla Treats

by Kevin February 10, 2009 Hot Download

I suspect we’ll be seeing quite a few Dilla tribute mixes throughout the day. Here’s one I got from DJ Madd Rich and DJ Element at Rhyme and Reason Radio. Love the Krispy Kreme take!

DJ Grouch: Dilla’s Best Breaks

by Kevin February 10, 2009 Podcast

Last year DJ Grouch did a Dilla sample mix where he mixed some of Dilla’s best beats with the breaks he used to make em. Done in one take, this is one mix that diehard Dilla fans will love! Grab it after the cut…

Producer Spotlight: J Dilla

by Kevin February 10, 2009 Producer Spotlight

Most people are listening to Dilla today. A lot of people listen to Dilla everyday. With today being the 3rd anniversary of the passing of J Dilla, I thought reposting this Producer Spotlight we did in 2007 was a good idea. Out of all the hip hop producers around, J Dilla was the truest form [...]

Jaz-O “Goes Hard” at Jay-Z

by Kevin February 9, 2009 Singles

Jay-Z mentor, Jaz-O, trying to get back in the spotlight by dissin’ Jay over his own “Brooklyn (We Go Hard)” beat. Whatch’all think? We also got the official remix to the track featuring Foxy Brown and Wayne Wonder. Grab em after the cut…

Wale: Night Life [feat Young Chris & Tre]

by Kevin February 9, 2009 Singles

I’m way behind on posts today cuz I’ve been busy prepping some stuff for tomorrow (hint-hint). Anyway, I just saw this over at NahRight and had to share. Whatever happened to that Wale/9th Wonder mixtape we were supposed to get a while back? Supposedly this was supposed to be on it, although it ain’t produced [...]

Let’s Talk With Talib Kweli

by Kevin February 9, 2009 Artist Spotlight

Brooklyn, New York is known for producing some of the most legendary emcees hip hop has had to offer. Among the names are Big Daddy Kane, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Talib Kweli. For me, Talib Kweli has been a favorite of mine since I heard him on the Reflection Eternal album with DJ Hi-Tek [...]

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