Monthly Archives: January 2011

Kev Brown – Instrumentals Vol. 1 // Link //

Kev Brown Instrumentals Vol. 1 | Bandcamp

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Kev Brown presents Instrumentals Vol. 1, an official collection
of tracks for artists, DJ’s & listeners. This is not a bootleg
or a random download, but comes from Kev Brown
and the Low Budget Crew themselves. Visit
here to pick up this and more releases.

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Ayatollah – Fingertips LP // Video + Tracklist //

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Producer Ayatollah (Mos Def, Ghostface Killah, Pharoahe Monch)
drops his new LP Fingertips on Nature Sounds tomorrow digitally
and February 22nd on vinyl. The tracklist is featured below.

Tracklist

1. The Entrance
2. Some Superfly Shit
3. Brotherly Love
4. Change
5. The Battle
6. Listen To This
7. It Came From His Fingertips
8. Atlantis
9. Waiting For A Miracle
10. Nod Your Head
11. I Am What I Am
12. Funky Fresh
13. A Penny For Your Thoughts
14. Black
15. Taking A Walk
16. Illmatic
17. Nothing But The Best
18. Plain As Day
19. Could It Be Him
20. Relaxation

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Shape Of Broad Minds – Space City Anthem, Snippet // Video //

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Here’s a quick snippet of some forthcoming material from
Jneiro Jarel‘s Shape Of Broad Minds crew. Stay tuned.

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Father Of Hip Hop DJ Kool Herc Is In A Bad Health Condition, info via DJPremierBlog.com

Info via DJPremierBlog.com

“The father of hip hop Clive Campbell also known as DJ Kool Herc (55) is in the hospital with a bad health condition. That’s what DJ Premier said on this week “Live From HQ”. It’s doesn’t look positive as Kool Herc doesn’t have a health insurance and the billings go higher and higher. No more details were given but he is in need of some financial help as soon as possible. We at DJPremierBlog.com pray for the best…”

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“If you are willing to give financial support for DJ Kool Herc in this difficult time but you don’t know how, mail me (gimantalon) at gim[at]djpremierblog.com and I’ll keep you updated on any details possible.”


Edit (1/31): Kool Herc‘s sister, Cindy Campbell, is taking donations
via her PayPal account: cindycampbell1@aol.com.

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CK Cool Sunday: Shuggie Otis – Sparkle City

Shuggie Otis – Sparkle City

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Here’s a cool one for your cool Sunday. Enjoy.

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De La Soul on Rap City, 2000 // Video //

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Here is some great footage of De La Soul performing
“Declaration” & “U Don’t Wanna B.D.S.” on Rap City
in 2000 while promoting Art Official Intelligence:
Mosaic Thump
. How did I miss this when
it first aired? Either way, enjoy.

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Skymark – Mental Obsession Vol. 3 // Download //

Skymark Mental Obsession Vol. 3 | Download (Right Click, Save As)

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Producer Skymark offers this excellent mix of jazz & rare
grooves with Mental Obsession Vol. 3. More mixes
can be downloaded for free @ Modern Sun.

Tracklist

Skymark – Thank You Ed Motta
The Detroit Jazz Composers Ltd – A Little Love For You
John Heartsman And Circles – Everyday I Have The Blues
Vince Andrews – The One Who Needs You
Fred Johnson – A Child Runs Free
Nancy Wilson And Cannonball Adderley – Never Will I Marry
Kool And The Gang – Dujii
Donald Byrd – Fancy Free
Donny Hathaway – Nu-Po
Stevie Wonder – Visions
George Benson – Summertime
Dave Fathead Newman – Summertime
Ahmad Jamal – I Love Music
Roy Ayers – Vibrations

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Shape Of Broad Minds – Picante // Video //

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Jneiro Jarel just dropped this rare Shape Of Broad Minds track
on his YouTube channel. “Picante” apparently popped up on
a compilation some time back and hasn’t been available
since. So, enjoy this slice of bugged out creativity.

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Boon Doc – For Mr. Clausell’s 4th Grade Class // Video //

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Boonie Mayfield made this video for a 4th grade class that is
studying aspects of sound. Boonie demonstrates volume,
tempo and pitch in a fun, creative & instructional way.

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Labtekwon – Faraway Land // Download //

Labtekwon – Faraway Land | Download

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Labtekwon continues displaying his unique sonic language with
“Faraway Land”, a spaced out headnodder which dropped today
via XLR8R. This track is from his latest LP Next: Baltimore
Basquiat And The Future Shock
, which is available
in stores and at your favorite online retailers.

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