Love Muscle - Magic Carpet Ride

Re: Generation - 5 DJs, 5 styles of music.

"Follow DJ Premier, Mark Ronson, Skrillex, Pretty Lights and The Crystal Method as they remix, recreate and re-imagine five traditional styles of music. From the classical perfection of the Berklee Symphony Orchestra to the bayou jams of New Orleans jazz, our five distinctive DJs collaborate with some of today's biggest musicians to discover how our musical past is influencing the future."

DJ Premier + Classical Music = 'Regeneration'

Feat. Nas & Berklee Symphony Orchestra

The Crystal Method + R&B = 'I'm Not Leaving'
Feat. Martha Reeves and the Funk Brothers.



Mark Ronson + Jazz = 'A La Modeliste'

Feat. Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Trombone Shorty, Zigaboo Modeliste 

and members of The Dap Kings.

Bad Bad Not Good - Fall In Love/ Electric Relaxation

Download full album HERE

Download full album HERE

Mos Def - Ms. Fat Booty (j23 Remix)

 ms fat booty j23remix by j23. 

or download HERE

Shaolin Jazz - The Gil Scott Suite

"Shaolin Jazz presents The Gil Scott Suite; a tribute to the late Gil Scott-Heron. The EP contains 3 tracks that feature samples from his work blended with select Wu-Tang acapellas, along with cover art created by Shamona Stokes; winner of the Shaolin Jazz Cover Art Remix contest." Via The Rivivalist

Download HERE

SHAOLIN JAZZ presents The Gil-Scott Suite by noraritchie

Tall Black Guy Feat. Simeon Viltz & Shev Rock - Dance Forever

I have already posted this song (mind you over a year ago) but considering it is now available to purchase with addition of another track, I thought it only fitting to post it again!!

Rashad & Confidence - The Element Of Surprise

This is just one of those things where the unknown takes you completely by surprise, fitting enough considering the album title itself. Yea, ok. You got my attention.

"Rashad & Confidence, two longtime students of the game, finally drop their long-awaited debut album "The Element of Surprise". This up-and-coming MC/producer duo, hailing from Brooklyn and Philly, merged to create a record with a timeless sound reminiscent of hip-hop's golden era but with a fresh, updated feel."

Buy the album HERE

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"Rashad & Confidence - Brand New"

Don't Blow A Good Thing (Buscrates Radio Boogie Remix)

"Vesta Williams joint from '86 given that ELQ boogie touch."

 Don't Blow A Good Thing (Buscrates Radio Boogie Remix) by BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble 

Phonte Feat. Elzhi - Not Here Anymore (prod. by 9th Wonder)

Freeness from Phonte's solo project 'Charity Starts At Home'.

Do yourself a favour and BUY this album. Hip Hop thanks you!

Buy 'Charity Starts At Home' HERE

Download 'Not Here Anymore' HERE

Oddisee - Rock Creek Park

OH and while we're on the Mello Music Group train, another one that slipped through the posts... Oddisee's Rock Creek Park; and album created entirely around the park and what it means to him.

"Rock creek park is & has always been one of my favorite places in Washington, DC. It has a way of aging with you & adapting to where you are in life. When I was younger, it was a place for skipping rocks, bike rides & imaginary adventures in the woods. As a teen it was a place where I played basket ball, had cook outs with friends & walked through with dates. As an adult it's my short cut through the city, my quickest way from Silver Spring to George Town. One thing it still is and always will be is my retreat."        - Oddisee