.Mixtape: Oddisee- Odd Renditions

Oddisee hits the mark again with this short 4 track album full of his best talents: production, samples, & rhymes.  Seems like everything he makes is becoming more concise and refined, truly emerging into his own sound as a super-versatile artist. 

Here’s the music he began this project with: Originals             01 Paralyzed - Bon Iver ‘re: Stacks’    02 The Gold Is Mine - Metronomy ‘We Broke Free’     03 Ain’t That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye ‘Ain’t That Peculiar’     04 Man I Use To Be - K-Os ‘Man I Use To Be’

I’ve been lost and utterly addicted to this book for the last few weeks. James Frey paints a vivid fictional portrait of varying times, places and faces along the landscape of California from every social class and walk of life.  I highly recommend this novel be added to your collection. 

I’ve been lost and utterly addicted to this book for the last few weeks. James Frey paints a vivid fictional portrait of varying times, places and faces along the landscape of California from every social class and walk of life.  I highly recommend this novel be added to your collection. 

BrooksOfMHS - Special Somebody

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“If you missed the brother from Kansas City’s music HERE, then here’s another chance to check the brother that sounds like early Erro!
“Have you ever fantasized or been on a mission where your looking for that perfect love?.. That is the whole meaning behind Special Somebody knowing that its out there but you have no idea where to start your search; or if u should search at all because u know that its in your dreams. which in the end it all becomes reality and that love once searched for is right in front of u” - BrooksOfMHS

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GLIMMERING FRACTIONS | MIX 04:DIAMOND

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.OFFICE BEATZ- GLIMMERING FRACTIONS | MIX 04:DIAMOND

This easy-listening beat mix has been on constant play each day this week in my office. Enjoy. 

     “We’re back with already the 4th   installment of our monthly series. This month’s mix is a little more focussed on recent releases then previous mixes.
April’s birthstone is Diamond. “

TRACKLIST

01 Anthony Valadez - Under Water Ft. Mar (3 AM Remix)
02 Blackspade - Faded Memories
03 Saoul - Want You Want Me
04 Karizma - Keep Movin’ Ft. Fruity
05 Tensei - Passport
06 Leon Ware - Orchids For The Sun Ft. Quadron
07 Slakah The Beatchild - Bare Naked (Freddie Joachim Remix)
08 Maylee Todd - Hieroglyphics (Tall Black Guy Remix)
09 Hiatus Kaiyote - Rainbow Rhodes
10 14KT - Pick Up Sticks
11 Hawthorne Headhunters - Boats In Your Eyes
12 Oriol - Shay-Lo
13 Mar - Understand The Game
14 DJ Mitsu The Beats - Silver
15 Moodymann - Pray 4 Love
16 Kaidi Tatham - Swift Inspiration (Quick Kid)

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.Review: Stalley- Savage Journey to the American Dream

One year after signing to booming music empire, Maybach Music, Stalley has released his anticipated first mixtape with the label.  Initially, many people (even myself) had mixed feelings about his direction working with Rick Ross, who has such a different and large presence on records.  What would Stalley’s sound evolve into?  Would he be given over powering production that wasn’t complimentary to his low-key stream of conscious flow on records, would the content of his realistic story-telling skills from his debut, The Autobiography of Stalley mixtape become modified into more boastful lines objectively telling us about money, cars and parties?  I was unsure.  Now, I am not. 


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Savage Journey to the American Dream, as its title suggests, is a compilation depicting a journey, a transition into a new era of work and progress as a talented artist, sounding more comfortable heading in a clearer direction. 

Stalley is a dedicated, hard working artist, whose previous collaboration with producer Rashad, from Lincoln Way Nights (part of his Ohio crew) cultivated a distinct, recognizable sound.  Maybach music teamed Stalley with Block Beattaz and Soundtrakk production, which pay tribute and develop many similarities to the Stalley sound that his fans know and love.  

Stand out track:  ”Live At The Blossom” Prod. by Soundtrack.  As HipHopDx says: “An amazing piece of music that is as inspiring as it is daring.” 

This tape is a great momentum for Stalley as a artist as well as for Maybach Music, expanding their sound.  The Savage Journey to the American Dream is about molding, adapting from what we go through into where we currently stand, and eventually, where we are meant to be.  

Full Crate & Jesse Boykins III "Her Throne"

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“Rising star Jesse Boykins III teams up with Amsterdam’s own Full Crate to release a duplet of heartfelt, and rhythmically impactful songs for your ears. Both alumni of the 2011 Red Bull Music Academy, Jesse & Crate met via friends and sculpted these songs meticulously in Crate’s own studio. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for these two men to take their life lessons and bring you “Her Throne”.” [soundcloud.com]

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.Audio: Ayah and Slakah The Beatchild- keep Up

Ambient sounding beats, and rich, muffled vocals keep this track simply jamming for over 9 minutes.  This is my first listen of Ayah, and I’m always a fan of Slakah The Beatchild both of these artists hail from Canada.  His next project, Soul Movement Vol. 2 is set to drop soon, so stay tuned.

At times, I long to be aboard a boat.  Maybe because I grew up on a lake not knowing what a luxury they truly are.  With summer around the corner, I cannot wait for that one weekend that links my present and past, and I’m out on the waters again..

At times, I long to be aboard a boat.  Maybe because I grew up on a lake not knowing what a luxury they truly are.  With summer around the corner, I cannot wait for that one weekend that links my present and past, and I’m out on the waters again..

Madlib - Best Love

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.Audio: Madlib- Best Love

Seeds marks some firsts for its collaborators: It’s Georgia’s first album as a vocalist solely on someone else’s production and it’s the first time Madlib has produced an entire album for a female vocalist. The album drops March 27th as Georgia continues her tour of the East Coast. Peep this 80’s funk sampled banger and be inspired to cop Seeds.”[Soundcloud.com]

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Audio Push - Pretty Girls Feat. Hit-Boy

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HERHEARTBEATZ: Pick Of The Week.

Hit-Boy absolutely kills this track.  It’s a smooth, mellow bass line that will still make the ladies want to move their bodies. Audio Push captures their California vibe with the verses too.  Enjoy!

The SoCal hip-hop duo & “Ni**as in Paris” producer Hit- Boy combine forces to bring us the latest record dedicated to the pretty girls. Off “Truth Be Told” mixtape droppin March 27th. [HotNewHipHop.com]

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