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.Mixtape: Oddisee- Odd Renditions Oddisee hits the mark again...

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:37 -0400

.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...

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:14:38 -0400

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.

“If you missed the brother from Kansas City’s music...

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:58:14 -0400

“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

Is it summer yet……?

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:54:26 -0400

Is it summer yet……?

.OFFICE BEATZ- GLIMMERING FRACTIONS | MIX 04:DIAMOND This...

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:56:57 -0400

.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)

.Review: Stalley- Savage Journey to the American Dream

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:45:23 -0400

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.

Stumbled upon this simple and awesome visual representation of...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:24:06 -0400

Stumbled upon this simple and awesome visual representation of making guacamole. Enjoy!

Another captivating round of photography from...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:15:36 -0400

Yushan National Park, Taiwan

Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Shangri-La's Barr AlJissah Resort - Oman

Another captivating round of photography from TheCoolHunter.co.uk in their 4th installment of: “Amazing Places Around The Globe.”

“Rising star Jesse Boykins III teams up with...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:40:32 -0400

“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]

.Audio: Ayah and Slakah The Beatchild- keep Up

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:50 -0400

<a href=”http://ayahandslakahare.bandcamp.com/track/keep-up” data-mce-href=”http://ayahandslakahare.bandcamp.com/track/keep-up”>Keep Up by Ayah and Slakah Are….</a>

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.

Doc Martins Spring 2012 Collection.

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:36:08 -0400

Doc Martins Spring 2012 Collection.

At times, I long to be aboard a boat. Maybe because I grew up...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:40:58 -0400

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..

.Mixtape: Slum Village- The Dirty Slum

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:37:34 -0400

It’s good to hear my favorite hip hop group still making head-knocking music. Hosted by Mick Boogie, The Village Slum is jam packed with tight rhymes and collaborations from the likes of Black Milk, Rapper Big Pooh, Big Sean, Focus, J Ivy and Vice. Enjoy.

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.Audio: Madlib- Best Love “Seeds marks some firsts for its...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:00:05 -0400

.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]

HERHEARTBEATZ: Pick Of The Week. Hit-Boy absolutely kills this...

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:00:05 -0400

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]

.Album- Zo! - ...just visiting three

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:00:05 -0400

.Album- Zo! - ...just visiting three:

Tracklisting:

01. Black Cow feat. Phonte and Sy Smith
02. Let It Go feat. Nicholas Ryan Gant
03. Driving feat. Sy Smith
04. Marzipan feat. Eric Roberson and Phonte
05. Everything She Wants feat. Phonte
06. Same Ole Love feat. Jeanne Jolly
07. Playing Your Game, Baby feat. Anthony David

Produced by Zo! and Phonte for Chapter 3hree Verse 5ive Music/The Foreign Exchange Music, LLC

.Podcast- Paul Pre- Laid Back Radio Mix

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:05 -0400

OFFICE BEATS.

Smooth, down-tempo, instrumental office, home or vehicle listening. Enjoy!

Paul Pre for LDBK by Laid Back on Mixcloud

Discovered this Boston College backdrop on a great walk last...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:03:00 -0400

Discovered this Boston College backdrop on a great walk last Saturday. #InstantPhotoShoot.

.Mixtape: Wiz Khalifa- Taylor Allderdice

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:50:57 -0400

Maybe the feedback from his last mixtape: Cabin Fever, got back to Wiz Khalifa. That the project felt rushed, non-fluid and too off course from the Kush & O.J. vibe many fans had come to enjoy. Although this is the first full mixtape effort since Cabin Fever, Wiz rhymes have been spreading all over the hip hop game and I’ve been wondering where exactly his sound is going. It’s felt as if his new trendy listeners like a sound that his old fans don’t. With that being said, this new mixtape, Taylor Allderdice offers the new and old sounds of Wiz Khalifa, so there’s a track on there for everyone. Take a listen below.

Here is an ominous picture of the Boston skyline after...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:17:10 -0400

Here is an ominous picture of the Boston skyline after yesterday’s Back Bay transformer fire. Even the legendary CITGO sign lost power and the skyline was a rare, eerie scene of darkness and smoke.