Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) unveils the new visuals for his track “N****s In Poorest”. Honouring the legendary Malcolm X 42 years on from his assassination on February 21, 1965, the video features the Brooklyn-born rapper and actor performing in the studio and build’s on the song’s sentiments with an array of news footage documenting provocative historical and political events.
Freddie Joachim & Question presents a little jazzy mix. Download the Vinyl Podcast Vol. 2 here, be sure to check out Vol. 1.
Tracklist: Kenny Burrell – Recapitulation
Cal Tjader – Cubano Chant
Gene Ammons – Pagan Love Song
Deodato – September 13
The George Benson Quartet – The Borgia Stick
Leroy Hutson – Cool Out
Mos Def – Mathematics (Freddie Joachim Remix)
Infamous MC – Ex Files
Sound Providers – The Field
Reflection Eternal – 2000 Seasons
Jay Dee – Kamaal
Dwele – Truth
Joe McDuphrey Experience – Solar Waves
Green On Dolphin Street – Jimmy McGriff
Jazz – ATCQ
The Look Of Love Jay Dee RMX – J88
Black Whip – Ivan Jones
Free Soul – John Klemmer
Cross Town Beef – Medina Green
Swahililand – Ahmad Jamal
Stakes Is High – De La Soul
J Live – Don’t Play
Berimbau – Wanda De Sah
Eighty Five – Nonce
Blue Juice – Jimmy Mcgriff
Sometimes – Brand New Heavies
Truly Unique – Asheru & Blue Black
Think Twice – Donald Byrd
Think Twice – J Dilla
Stones Throw is about to release #13 of Madlib‘s Medicine Show “Black Tape”. A few tracks from the album have already been heard on the limited edition vinyl “Filthy Ass Remixes”. Pre-Order the CD here.
Paris DJs presents their Aloe Blacc Mixtape. Aloe Blacc’s career had started at the end of the 90s, with Emanon, a hip hop duo with producer Exile, and features countless appearances and collaborations. Djouls tried to scan the whole spectrum of his career for this selection.
“Husfriend” is the 2nd track off Georgia Anne Muldrows and Madlibs upcoming new project “Seeds” – coming march 27th. Their first single is now available on iTunes, including title-track “Seeds” and “Husfriend”.
Tributes to James Dewitt Yancey features production & remixes by artists from across the globe including 14KT, Abjo, Ahwlee, Astronote, BMB aka Space Kid, BoomBaptist, Dibiase, Flying Lotus, Haz Solo, Hir-O, House Shoes, DaveNotti, JuSoul, K15, Knxwledge, Languid, L’Orange, M-Phazes, Mecca:83, Mndsgn, Nameless, Oddisee, Offbeatkid, Ohbliv, OriJanus, Raj Mahal, RAJA, Rbe., Samiyam, SertOne, Stray Phrases, Ta-Ku & Waajeed. Free download here or here.
Brother Ali released his free EP “The Bite Marked Heart”, just in time for Valentine’s Day. With soulful vocal contributions from Phonte, Stokley Williams, Nikki Jean and Aby Wolf. Stream below and download here.
A love project in memory of James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla. An idea of Do The Right Print, Food for ya Soul & Feelin’ Music, bringing different beatmakers from around the world to perpetuate J-Dilla’s art, in order to give to the audience a new vision of his creations … free download.
Planet Asia presents the first music video from his new album “Black Belt Theatre” (in stores on February 28th). Inspired by classic kung-fu and blaxploitation cinema, “Black Belt Theatre” features appearances from Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Paul Wall, Ras Kass, Camp Lo, Fashawn, Rasco, Willie The Kid, Torae, Mistah FAB, and The Jacka, plus production from Oh No, Khrysis, DirtyDiggs, and more. Pre-order here.
Danish trio Dafuniks are about to release their new soulful hip-hop album “Enter The Sideshow Groove” featuring DJ Noise, Barbara Moleko, Kuku Agami and mroe on Underdog Records on February 22.
Tracklist:
01. Musical Gymnastics
02. Typical Guy (Feat. Elias)
03. Searching (feat. Kuku Agami, Astrid Engberg & Mattic)
04. Ease My Mind (feat. Barbara Moleko & Joseph Agami)
05. D To The A (feat. Barbara Moleko)
06. Don’t Dig T Deep (feat. Elias & Pigeon John)
07. Radio (feat. Pato Siebenhaar)
08. Disko Dansen
09. Daisy (feat. Barbara Moleko)
10. All I Want (feat. Elias)
11. Breakers (feat. Kuku Agami)
12. Bone Jacked & Buggin’ Out (feat. Pato Sienbenhaar)
13. After Midnight (feat. Astrid Engberg & Mattic)
14. Hello I Love You (feat. Elias)
15. Outrouduction (feat. DJ Noise)
N˚ Dos of the ”What’s Cookyn” bklyn compilation is now ready. Featuring tracks by Diggs Duke, Mister Modo, Stan Smith, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Delilah, SBTRKT, The Paxtons and more … enjoy!
Listen on mixcloud or download the mix here(right click).
- Tracklist:
01 Diggs Duke – Funky Overdose
02 Erykah Badu – Danger
03 Mister Modo & Ugly Mac Beer – Diggin In The Crates (feat. F Stokes)
04 Stan Smith – What It Is
05 Mark de Clive-Lowe – Get Started (feat. Omar & Sheila E)
06 Art Of Fresh – Good Shoes
07 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Starfighter
08 Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (feat. Erykah Badu, Yasiin Bey)
09 Yuna – Live Your Life (feat. Dizzee Rascal)
10 Roddy Rod – Keep Transit (feat. Finale, Bilal Salaam & Muhsinah)
11 Clear Soul Force – Get No Better
12 Delilah – Never Be Another
13 SBTRKT – Wildfire
14 Lyric Jones – Loss On Repeat (feat. DJ Raydar Ellis & Esperanza Spalding)
15 The Paxtons – Lil Bit Of Livin’