Music

FreshPick: Black Milk & Danny Brown – Black and Brown EP [STREAM]

This has been out for a week now which is the equivalent of 1.3 yrs in real life. Meaning…by now most of you have heard this masterpiece already. Its been on repeat non-stop on my awesome netbook for the last week (as well, now officially available for purchase at iTunes).

The combination of Danny’s XXX rhymes and Black’s neck snappin’ beats make for a perfect marriage on this release. I also like the angle in which Black approached production on this one (yes, I’m talking about disregard of formulaic song structure). It felt like the first time I heard Slum Village’s Detroit Deli which is a classic in my eyes but I’ll save that for another blog post. Long story short….if you’re a fan of either of these artists, you need this in your life.

FreshPick: Kendrick Lamar – Rigamortis [Video]

I haven’t posted in a very long time….hopefully yall forgive me but just know there’s some good things going on with 100 Akres. With that said, Kendrick Lamar drops some visuals to my fave joint off of Section.80. I hope signing to a major doesn’t hold him back creatively. Amen.

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Sep 11

FreshPick: Melo-X – In Studio Performance [Maxwell's Bad Habits Remix]

This video isn’t new but I could’ve sworn I posted it when it first dropped….I guess not. Melo is an ill MC/beatmaker/producer/photographer from Brooklyn. This kid is in his own lane all while keeping art and creativity alive. Part of me hopes beat/remix performance doesn’t go mainstream so it can keep its authenticity. I’m already having a tough time dealing with the fact that Santa Claus isn’t real.

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Aug 11

FreshPick: Suzi Analogue – Analogue Monsta Mix pt.2

Words can’t really express my feelings towards Suzi’s music as of lately. I know that sounds mad stalkerish and borderline psychotic but the way she experiments is dope as hell….inspiring too. She’s like a new version of Badu (if I was forced to compare her to another artist).

Ok, with that said….Suzi delivers a 30 minute mix of all self written/produced tracks (old & new) as well as a couple of cover tunes (yea, I said tunes) thrown in for extra seasoning. Enjoy and if anyone sees Suzi, tell her to get at me….on the music tip of course.

1. L∆V∆ – Pasmo (co-prod. JMR$N)
2. Loud On Da Block – Hot In Here (prod. devonwho)
3. U & Who? [Radiohead Covr]
4. Soy Crisps
5. FlameCatchr
6. A$ U R [Nirvana Covr]
7. NXT MSG [Original]
8. Up Jumps Da Boogie [Analogue Jr.]
9. Jump Rooooope
10. BronxInternship
11. Ordinaire
12. Function01010101
13. loudR
14. L∆V∆ – The Most Important (co-prod. JMR$N)

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Aug 11

J*DaVeY – Quicksand Ft. Def Sound

One of the few groups left that puts thought into song arrangement. If you missed the Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistapes, check it out here.

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Aug 11

FreshVid: Common ft. Nas – Ghetto Dreams [Official Video]

One month after its online release and praise, Nas & Common deliver fresh visuals. Dope. Period.

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Jul 11

FreshPick: Rapping with Paul White – The DJ House Shoes Mixtape

Hopefully I don’t really need to explain much here. House Shoes + Paul White = DOPE. Be on the lookout for Paul’s new project ‘Rapping with Paul White‘ featuring the likes of Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson and a buch more sick rappers that I can’t remember right now.

Caution: Neckbrace required before pressing play.

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Jul 11

FreshPick: Sarah Williams White – Hide The Cracks [Video]

The talented SWW brings us some visuals for her new single, Hide the Cracks. Feelin’ the complex simplicity on this one and her voice shines through as usual.

The official release date for this maxi-single will be Aug. 15th so be sure to check in on her site for more info.

www.sarahwilliamswhite.com

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Jul 11

Little Dragon – Ritual Union [Album Stream]

It’s 2 AM…..and I can’t do late nights like I used to. That was a roundabout way of saying I haven’t had time to listen to this yet but Little Dragon can do no wrong in my eyes. Stream their 3rd studio album courtesy of the dope folks over at NPR.