Illa J - "We Here" & "R U Listening" Ft. Guilty Simpson

Even though this album was released in November of 08', I still bump it like it was released yesterday. Here's are the video's for Illa J's "We Here" & "R U Listening" from his debut album Yancy Boys. Follow the link below to see more from Illa J as he plays his bigger brother, J Dilla, in the video for one of my favorite songs "Won't Do".
Watch "Won't Do" Here

Theophilus London: Complex Photo Shoot

This months issue of Complex magazing features Drake on the cover, but on the inside a 6 page spread of Theophilus London modeling some fresh treads. Check out the photo shoot footage while Theo jams to his songs "Cold Pillow" & "Fatality" by following the link below (Tried to post video on page but code was wrong). I've also posted a link below for the interview which was not featured in this months magazine.

Watch Photo Shoot Here
Theophilus London Interview Here
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Terrace Martin - The EP V.2: Lovers Edition

Download the newest mixtape from Terrace Martin, The EP v.2: Lovers Edition. This is a FREE 10 track EP just in time for Valentines day! Be sure to Follow the links below to preview 3 tracks from the EP, and to download!
Preview Songs Here
Download Here
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Paul Mawhinney - "The Archive" Dir. Ed David

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.

Check out this documentary on a record collector named Paul Mawhinney, the man with the largest record collection in the world. Listen to his story about the record collection worth an estimated 50 million dollars and why his current asking price is at around 3 million. Enjoy the video, SAVE THE MUSIC!
Directed By Ed David
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Eric Roberson - "Further"

I can't get enough of Erro's most recent album, Music Fan First. Here is the song that I had on repeat all day long called "Further" featuring T3 of the legendary group, Slum Village. Enjoy the track, cuz I know I sure did!
Eric Roberson's Website

MeeMee Nelzy - "L'essentiel"

Here's a video from singer MeeMee Nelzy, off her upcoming album Âme Nouvelle which will be released tomorrow, February 9th.
spotted @ bamalovesoul

Crown City Rockers - "B-Boy"

Here is a dope ass video from the group Crown City Rockers called "B-Boy". This song is featured on the album Earthtones, released in 04'.

Erykah Badu - "Window Seat"

Erykah Badu hits us with another cut entitled "Window Seat" off her upcoming album, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh. Enjoy the track and cop the album February 23rd!
spotted @ soulbounce

Gil Scott-Heron - Im New Here (Full Album Stream)

Gil Scott-Heron recently finished his latest project entitled, I'm New Here. The physical album won't be available until February 9th, but you can listen to the whole album by following the link below. Gil really does his own thing on this album and brings out the darker side of his music. This album is too dope not to cop so be sure to get it when it drops!
Gil Scott-Heron - I'm New Here
spotted @ okayplayer

Kendrick Lamar - "She Needs Me"/"I Am"

Compton native Kendrick Lamar released his mixtape The Kendrick Lamar EP, quite some time ago, but I recently came across his video for his cut "She Needs Me" on suite903.com. I love this song because the beat is so smooth and the whole concept of this song is on point! Check the video above and download the mixtape by following the link below, its well worth the DL.
Kendrick Lamar - The Kendrick Lamar EP
spotted @ Suite903

DTMD - The Basics EP

I spotted this at Moovmnt.com today. A duo by the name of DTMD made up of producer Dunc and rapper Toine out of the DMV area just released their free EP, The Basics via Bandcamp. The cuts that I have heard so far are pretty dope so follow the link below to check it out for yourself!
DTMD - The Basics
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"Walk With Amir" Via flwrpt

"DJ Amir (of WaxPoetics) takes us to a few
record spots around NYC, and tells a bit about the area that surrounds them
in this short vid. I also hit a lot of these spots regularly, so I thought
it would be cool to share this with you all. The video was filmed by the
Spine Magazine crew. Enjoy…"
Dope video i spotted at flwrpt.com

Eric Lau

Producer Eric Lau's upcoming project Killawatt: V2 is getting a lot of love from the blog sites, which is no surprise after hearing the snippets for myself. I was unfamiliar with Eric Lau until about a week ago, and I am kicking myself for it now! I just ordered his previous album, New Territories and it is one of the best albums i have heard since i first heard Slakah The Beatchild's Soul Movement Vol. 1. Check out the snippit i have posted below of "No Regrets" (Ft. Oddisee) & "Always Will" (Ft. Muhsinah & Kaidi Tatham). Then Check out the audio above from his New Territories album for the song "Begin" (Ft. Annabel, Rahel & Sarina Leah).

Erykah Badu - "Jump Up In The Air" Ft. Lil' Wayne

Wow! Erykah dropped the first single entitled "Jump Up In The Air" from her upcoming album, New Amerykah, Part 2: Return Of The Ankh. The song surprisingly features Lil' Wayne who spits a dope verse as usual. Enjoy the audio above and head to Erykah's website the view the cool flash video by following the link below.
Erykah Badu Website

Amber Mimz - "Dutch Master"

Dutch Master from amber mimz on Vimeo.

Last night I came across this joint right here called "Dutch Master" from singer Amber Mimz on okayplayer.com. The song is dope and can be found on her mixtape, Thoughts While Getting Dressed... A Mixtape. Follow the link below to download.

Amber Mimz - Thoughts While Getting Dressed... A Mixtape
Spotted @ okayplayer

Sade - 3 New Songs

Today Sade releases 3 new songs from her upcoming album Soldier Of Love, "In Another Time", "The Moon and The Sky", and "Skin". Follow the link below the hear all 3.
Sade “In Another Time”, “Moon” & “Skin”

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Little Brother, Final Album

Legendary Hip Hop group Little Brother has revealed that they will be releasing their fourth & final album together on 4/20. The album will be titled Left Back and will be followed by four music videos from the album, all of which will be shot and directed by Matt Koza. It was also made clear that 9th wonder would not appear on the final album as many may have hoped, but will still be dope none the less. So, be sure to cop the album on 4/20 if you're not too... sleepy & hungry!
Spotted @ okayplayer

Mos Def - "White Drapes"

Check out this amazing song from Mighty Mos called "White Drapes". This cut will be featured on the forthcoming album from Michael Sterling Eaton entitled Mictape Vol. 1. Enjoy!

Reggie B & Miles Bonny - "Doin Our Thang"

Finally! It's been a minute since I've had enough doe to drop on a few new albums. Let me start with the latest project from Miles Bonny & Reggie B, Doin Our Thang. This entire album is amazing, one of those albums you don't skip tracks on. Check out the audio streams above of two of my favorites on the album. First "Doin Our Thang" followed by "The Only One". Enjoy the tracks and follow the link to Amazon below to buy the album for like 9 bucks!
Buy Reggie B & Miles Bonny - Doin Our Thang

Peter Hadar - "Full Time Lover"

After posting an interview of Peter Hadar yesterdsay, This cut couldn't have come at a better time! Today Peter Hadar released his latest single "Full Time Lover" for his upcoming album, Take Off Victoria which will be dropping later this year. Follow the link below to head to his myspace page to hear even more new music from Pete!

Peter Hadar Myspace
spotted @ okayplayer