Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Day 11: Witch - Seer
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Day 9: Supertramp - The Logical Song
Merry Christmas Eve to all. This song takes me back to what it used to be like for me on Xmas....when I was young it seemed that life was so wonderful, a miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical...but we all know that Santa isn't real, right? Hopefully there aren't any little kids reading this. Have a good holiday!
Supertramp - The Logical Song
Website
Myspace
I-Tunes
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Day 5: Bon Iver - Skinny Love
I haven't seen this much snow in a longg time, I'm tired from shoveling and today is officially a chill out day. If you don't know about Bon Iver then you should know that I chose this song for a specific reason. Bon Iver, the musical id of Justin Vernon, recorded the basic tracks for this solo debut at his father's hunting cabin, deep in the Wisconsin woods. Camped out with a guitar and a desire for isolation and clear-eyed focus, Vernon emerged after several snowy months with a batch of intimate and melancholy works that will warm any chilled heart....thanks I-Tunes. Enjoy your snowy or not snowy day.
Bon Iver - Skinny Love
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Website
I-Tunes
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Day 4: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
The snow is here! I slowly begin to remember why I actually like the cold and living in the Northeast. Snow! As much as it makes everything more difficult, it's just too much fun when it comes down real hard. With that said, I'm goin out to romp with the pup. This song seems appropriate for the day.
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
Myspace
I-Tunes
Friday, December 18, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The New Blog...
So here is the "new" idea for the blog people. After doing the blog thing for the past few years, simply put...I'm bored. And let's be honest, almost everything that I post has been available elsewhere for free. So the new idea...I will be posting one song daily, that's right, just 1 (maybe 2 depending on my mood). Posts will be made in the morning and they will NOT always include a download link. Most will have I-Tunes links or website links. I'm tired of constricting myself to only posting new music and certain genres, so you are going to get a wide range of tunes. And due to the fact that I buy most of my music from I-Tunes, I will not be able to provide download links, you actually might have to buy the music! Oh no!! Bottom line is that I still live and breathe for that new song that catches my ear and provides a new soundtrack for my day or life, the goal of this blog is to share my musical experience with you.
Andrew - It's Only Music
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
New! Blue Scholars OOF! EP drops August 25th
Everybody loves Hawaii. Few know better than Blue Scholars’ MC Geo, having grown up in Honolulu in the 1980’s and returning with the Scholars’ dj/ producer Sabzi last year to rock a sold-out homecoming show at Next Door. Love lingered in the air despite all the changes happening outside the sweaty, crackin’ club. “Development” has paved over lush lands and displaced longtime locals, the US military continues its stranglehold on the islands, and tourism runs tings (into the ground). By and by, the people maintain, and Blue Scholars bore witness to life beyond the beaches and resorts.
Oof! is the story about the Hawaii that you don’t see on TV: fish-fry BBQs in Waianae, native Hawaiians struggling for sovereignty, house parties on the Leeward side, uncles playing mah-jong on a lanai in Waipahu, a thriving independent hip-hop and fashion scene, on-air ciphers at KTUH, a room full of folks vibin’ to a mean reggae song, young poets spitting fire into mics, grubbing on poke in the Foodland parking lot, whole neighborhoods leveled by the ice epidemic.
“HI-808″ MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE
Download: Hit up the Blue Scholars blog and you'll find a few free downloads off of the OOF! EP, dropping August 25th.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
New! Alien Architect EP
Not sure if there is an official name for this or what, also not sure if I should be droppin' it yet. Until further notice here it is, newness from The Alien.
The ALien Architect Bio:
"The Alien Architect (AA) AKA The Obsurdist Wordist is the "out of this world" Rhythm And Poet (RAP) secret identity of the mild mannered Philadelphia native, Devin Asher Shlomo Cohen. AA has been known to play "beat sets," in which he raps with a Dj and a bass player, "accoustic sets," in which he plays guitar and raps at the same time often alongside a violinist and Philadelphia flute and sax legend Elliot Levinne, "spoken word sets," and "hard hittin' full band sets," which include keys, bass, guitar, drums, and computer nic nacs. HIs lyrics are quite "je ne se pa." And the instrumentation, as well as the musicality of AA's raps are to die for. The ALien Architect is influenced by Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Saul Williams, K-os, Cream, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Blackalicious, The Roots, Look Daggers, and many more.
Download: Alien Architect - New 7 Track EP
Download: Alien Architect - New 7 Track EP
Is this blog still alive?
So....I haven't made a post in almost three months, wow. That shit is mad lame. It's been an interesting summer and I'm trying to piece together my recent college graduate life...easier said than done. Who really cares though right. I'll skip the bullshit and get to the point. The blog is back!/I'm back! Stay tuned, I am gonna be posting everything that I have missed from the past few months and more. I'll try not to be such a slacker from now on.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Damu the Fudgemunk - Same Beat (A/V EP)
From OKP…
Producer/Emcee Damu the Fudgemunk is back with another free project for y’all, Same Beat. The project is an A/V EP. Including the dope artwork (by Joe Buck), an audio file for Same Beat below, and two MPC performance + freestyle vids after the jump. Apparently Damu still does not see himself as a rapper, but I think he’s killin’ it on this one. Shout out to JNOTA for the great work as usual.
Download: Damu the Fudgemunk - Same Beat | Mediafire
Hit up the OKP post for the rest of the downloads.
Truck North - Never Ending Flip(Video)
Oh shit, Truck is finally droppin' some official shit. Dude has wordplay for days, for real. Diggin' the vid too, nice cam work.
Download: Truck North - Never Ending Flip (prod. by Bear-One) | Mediafire
Jay Stay Paid Album Snippets
Here’s 30 second clips of the upcoming J Dilla album. Hit the link for more info.
Download Snippets here
“Hey Boy” - A Defgrip Short
"Hey Boy" - A Defgrip short from Defgrip on Vimeo.
Why are you riding this kids bike?I don't know why I'm getting these looks from everyone, I'm just tryin' to ride! True dat!
Lovin' this.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
A Phshy Morning?
Yess, my homie DJ Phsh just posted this up and I'm lovin it. It's short and def worth a watch. Props to Phsh.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Scanz - The Basement Chronicle
Scanz dropped a new album on us recently, The Basement Chronicle. Check the video below for more info about the album and where you can download the entire thing for free. The features on this jawn are crazy. Props to Scanz for putting some solid ish together and holding down Philly. For now, here is my favorite track from the album featuring Mr. Lif and Akrobatik.
Download: Scanz - The Gauntlet (Ft. Mr. Lif, Akrobatik)
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Beat Junkies x J Dilla - Jay $tay Paid (Sampler)
From Shamz at Okayplayer:
"I know asking y’all to wait till June 2nd to hear some more of those Dilla Dilla Dilla beats beats beats is asking too much. So today we are premiering this promo sampler mix of J Dilla’s upcoming album Jay $tay Paid (exec. prod. Ma Dukes, mixed by Pete Rock) put together by the Beat Junkies."
Download: Beat Junkies x J Dilla - Jay $tay Paid (Sampler)
Cas One - Flashbacks f. Brother Ali
Early last month Cas One re-released his debut album, Liberation. This track featuring Brother Ali is on there and is straight fire. Def worth the download. Peep the album on i-Tunes.
Download: Cas One - Flashbacks f. Brother Ali | Mediafire
Flying Lotus - GNG BNG(MeMix) feat. Blu
Wow...this track just blew my mind. Suggestion: roll one up, crank this track up real loud, getcher mind blown...uh huh. Peep the lyrics here.
Download: Flying Lotus - GNGBNG(MeMix) feat. Blu
Coldplay - Left Right Left Right Left (Live Album)
Since May 15th, Coldplay has been giving away this live CD at every remaining show in 2009 (outside of their festival shows). The 9-track collection was also put on their website for free download.
According to the band, the give-away is meant as a recession-busting mark of gratitude to everyone who’s supported them: “Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans – the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen.”
Download: Coldplay - Left Right Left Right Left (Live Album)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
J Dilla - Reality Check feat. Black Thought
Shittt...Premiered by the good folks at OKP, which had the following to say about the upcoming project…
"On June 2nd Nature Sounds will be releasing Jay Stay Paid. J$P is a 25 track collection of unreleased (some have leaked) Dilla beats mixed and arranged by Pete Rock. The project is mostly instrumental, but includes vocals from Black Thought, DOOM, Raekwon, Illa J, Blu, Havoc, M.O.P. and more. This isn’t some haphazardly put together album. Ms. Yancey AKA “Ma Dukes” serves as the executive producer to keep her sons vision in mind."
Download: J Dilla - Reality Check feat. Black Thought | Mediafire
Blu - LoveLine(s),DedicatedToLastFe’vrier
Blu & Exile reunite… of sorts. It’s actually Blu rhyming over Exile’s “Love Line” off his instrumental album Radio.
Download: Blu - LoveLine(s),DedicatedToLastFe’vrier
QuESt - Losing My Mind (full version)
Funny that the last thing that I posted before my recent hiatus was a snippet of this track...so here ya go. QuESt gives the go-head on leaking the first official single! Featuring Choze & Neija Jane; produced by Charlie Hilton. Straight off QuESt’s upcoming album, Broken Headphones, which drops (for free) on July 28th at 2db, illRoots, & HipHopDX.
Download: QuESt - Losing My Mind (full version)
Friday, May 15, 2009
Reflection Eternal - Back Again (new)
Well they're doin' it, Reflection Eternal back from the dead. Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s yet-to-be-titled album is coming! Track is nice, nuff said.
Download: Reflection Eternal - Back Again | Mediafire
The jam, right here
¡Mayday! - Red Carpet Affair
The first leak off Mayday’s upcoming EP, Junkyard Dog. I listened to this track by chance and I gotta say...shit is fresh. I def played it back a bunch of times. Dope mic skills, matched with a live sound. Also, hit their website for a bunch of other free downloads.
Download: ¡Mayday! - Red Carpet Affair | Mediafire
Had to put this one up..
CONGRATULATIONS TO ME!!
Yeah so I graduated....now what???? You've probably been wondering if I just abandoned this blog or what. I mean, I haven't made a post in over a month, that's pretty bad blogging if you ask me. Ya know, school work, stress, and more school work were holdin me down but now I'm back! I plan on posting all the music that I haven't had the chance to get up over the past month or so by the end of the weekend...get ready. Oh yeah, Temple University is where I spent my college career, just in case you were wondering (which you probably weren't but what the hey).
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
QuESt - Losing My Mind [Snippet]
The first official leak off QuESt’s Broken Headphones is here in the form of a snippet. Tease, anybody?
A message from Quest:
"Addressing everybody, this project is extremely personal to me as a man. And there’s going to be alot of personal issues and situations displayed in my music for this project. Just to let everyone know the reason you’re constantly hearing so many personal and in depth songs is because Its necessary in my case to relieve this from my brain once and for all so I don’t end up another star gone wild. After Broken Headphones I promise less emotional shit, and more good feeling music…..that still has a message. But for right now, follow me into my world."
In case you aren't familiar with QuESt, check out some of the older posts, especially his mixtape, Distant Travels Into Soul Theory....soooo sick. Def one of my favorite new emcees on the come up.
Download: QuESt - Losing My Mind (Snippet)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Atmosphere & Brother Ali - Live in Sweden (Full Set)
I know some heads who are gonna drool over this one. The good folks at AllTheWayLive uploaded a high quality recording of Atmosphere & Brother Ali’s performance in Sweden last Summer for the 3 The Hard Way tour.
Setlist:
Panic Attack
Cats Van Bags
Uncle Sam Goddamn
Puppets
Shoulda Known
Forest Whitaker
Blah Blah Blah
Guns and Cigarettes
Take Me Home
Truth Is
Get it here.
Searching (rmx) f. Young Chris, Wale, Bun B & QuESt
Dam this jawn reminds me of some ol' school Young Gunz, it just has that kinda feel, ya know?...those high school memories. So dope to hear Quest and Wale together, Quest kills it.
Searching (rmx) f. Young Chris, Wale, Bun B & QuESt
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Blaylocks - "Heart(LESS)"
"Heartless" has traveled a long distance from it's home. The second single off of 808s was covered by The Fray, and now a producer by the name of The Blaylocks has created "Heart(LESS)" using a sample from the Fray's cover of Kanye West's "Heartless". Check it out.
The Blaylocks - "Heart(LESS)"
Q-Tip, Kanye West, Consequence - We Fight, We Love (Remix)
The album cut was dope...this one is flipped a bit and also really dope.
Q-Tip - We Fight, We Love (Remix) (Feat. Kanye West & Consequence)
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Roots launch The 2nd Annual ROOTS PICNIC!
That time is coming again....
The Roots launch The 2nd Annual
ROOTS PICNIC!
Starring The Roots, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Santigold, Kid Cudi, Asher Roth & more.
Featuring a special performance by Public Enemy, who will perform It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, backed by Antibalas and The Roots.
Saturday, June 6th, 2pm
@ The Festival Pier, Penns Landing
OKAYPLAYER PRE-SALE SPECIAL - $5 off your ticket
Monday 3/16 at 10am - Thursday 3/19 at 10pm
Use Password EARLYBIRD
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE PRE-SALE <<
General Public On-Sale, Friday 3/20 at 10am
For more on THE ROOTS PICNIC, visit www.okayplayer.com/rootspicnic.
ROOTS PICNIC!
Starring The Roots, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Santigold, Kid Cudi, Asher Roth & more.
Featuring a special performance by Public Enemy, who will perform It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, backed by Antibalas and The Roots.
Saturday, June 6th, 2pm
@ The Festival Pier, Penns Landing
OKAYPLAYER PRE-SALE SPECIAL - $5 off your ticket
Monday 3/16 at 10am - Thursday 3/19 at 10pm
Use Password EARLYBIRD
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE PRE-SALE <<
General Public On-Sale, Friday 3/20 at 10am
For more on THE ROOTS PICNIC, visit www.okayplayer.com/rootspicnic.
CunninLynguists - Don’t Leave (When Winter Comes) feat. Slug
Brand new cut off the upcoming CunninLynguists album, Strange Journey Volume One. This one doesn't disappoint.
CunninLynguists - Don’t Leave (When Winter Comes) feat. Slug
Mos Def - The Ecstatic Promo (Video)
Friday, March 13, 2009
L.A.U.S.D. - iFeel feat. Blu & Jack Davey
Wow...I couldn't think of many collaborations right now that could beat this one. This track has a crazy flirtatious vibe to it. Kenny Fresh explains it best...
Now I don’t know the full story between how this track came together - but I do know that after Blu spit the lines “Pipe dreams, I reach for daily/Stoned daisy, and daydream about bonin’ J*DaVeY” on the track “Say Say” (which you can only hear here), Ms. Davey re-posted the XXL video of the verse on her blog with the title, “I HEART u 2 blu.” And they definitely play into that sentiment on the track, so that might have something to do with it… or maybe I just spend way too much time on blogs. Probably the latter.
L.A.U.S.D. - iFeel f. Blu & Jack Davey
And: L.A.U.S.D. presents… Curly Tops & Nautica Jackets (Sampler)
Zion I - Fight for the Right (Muse Remix)
A really dope cut from the Zion-I mixtape that he dropped a little while back.
Zion I - Fight for the Right (Muse Remix)
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