Green Tea - Spaces+Places: Album Sampler

Today I share a VERY special treat with you all. Not too long ago I was surfing the web and stumbled over this masterpiece (no exaggeration) from DJ/Producer Green Tea hailing from the Bay Area. Though the release of his album, Spaces+Places (8/09), slipped past me last year, I'm not kicking myself for it. Instead I'm taking the "better late than never" approach because, well, the album is just that damn good! This album jams nonstop from beginning to end, raising the bar for the Acid Jazz genre and genres alike. Find out what it is that has got me soaring on cloud 9 by listening to the album sampler I have posted above. Follow the links below to buy his album Spaces+Places and also to visit his myspace page.
Buy Album: Here
Myspace: Here

Daily Dose: V - "Who Would I Be"

Slowin down the week with todays Daily Dose coming from V with his song "Who Would I Be" from his album The Revelation Is Now Televised. Preview & buy his latest album It is Finished! The Paradox Vol.1 by following the link below.
It is Finished! The Paradox Vol.1

Nottz - "Shine So Brite"

Nottz "Shine So Brite" from Raw Koncept on Vimeo.

Producer/rpaper Nottz has just released his video for his song "Shine So Brite", paying homage to the late great J Dilla. Check out the video above and be on the lookout for his debut album, You Need This Music.
spotted @ moovmnt

Spec Boogie - "Bed Stuy"

Spec Boogie - Bed Stuy from Boombaye' on Vimeo.

Here's a dope video i spotted over at okayplaer from Spec Boogie with his cut "Bed Stuy".
spotted @ okayplayer

@quatic Son - Pacific Dreams EP

CHECK THIS OUT! A producer who goes by the name of @quatic Son has just released his 10 track EP for FREE! The Pacific Dreams EP consists of original beats by @quatic Son featuring lyrics from artists such as Mos Def, Nas, Common, Talib Kweli, Slum Village, & More. Preview the track "Get Busy" featuring The Roots which i first heard @ bamalovesoul. Follow the link below to download the EP.
Downlad: Here

Daily Dose: Lisa Shaw - "Grown Apart"

Today's "Daily Dose" comes from singer Lisa Shaw with her song "Grown Apart" off her album Cherry. This album was released in 2005 but is still gettin' spins on my end!

U-N-I Ft. Miguel - "Lately"

Okayplayer has posted good news. Cali duo U-N-I has announced the upcoming release of their latest project, A Love Supreme 2.0, set to drop March 6th. The release will include the original album that was released almost a year ago along with 5 new tracks. The album will be a CD/DVD combo which will include a doccumentary and 6 music videos. Check out the first leak from the project above titled "Lately" & be on the lookout for the release.
Spotted @ Okayplayer

Daily Dose: Add 2 - Relax, Relate, Release

Todays "Daily Dose" is from a guy by the name of Add-2. I should have posted somthing from this cat Add-2 a long time ago. Here is the Slot A produced track, "Relax, Relate, Release" from his latest project A Tale Of 2 City's Vol: 3. Follow the link below to jump to Add-2's myspace page to download all of his previous work.
Add-2 Myspace: Here

Daily Dose: Blu & Exile - "Below The Heavens Part 1"

I have decided to add a new segment to my blog that will be dedicated specificly to my song choice of the day. I will title these posts "The Daily Dose" and will add an audio stream or a video (If Available). Todays cut comes from California natives Blu & Exile with their song "Below The Heavens Part 1" from their 07' release, Below The Heavens. Though the physical album itself is no longer available for purchase, you can still buy it via digital download at Amazon for $6.99. Follow the link below to jump straight to the checkout counter & Stay tuned for your next "Dose of Dope".
Buy: Blu & Exile - Below The Heavens

Hudson Mowhawke - "Fuse"

Here's a joint from producer Hudson Mowhawke of his most recent album Buuter. Purchase the album at amazon by following the link below, but in the meat time enjoy this track!
Hudson Mowhawke - Butter

Mark Farina - Geograffiti EP

Last week, DJ/Producer Mark Farina teamed up with Great Lakes Audio to released his latest project entitled Geograffiti. The 6 track EP is available for digital download at Amazon for under 6 bucks. Swing by Mark Farina's myspace page to hear a couple of the tracks, or preview snippets before you buy via Amazon. Follow links below.
Mark Farina Myspace: Here
Buy Geograffiti: Here
Spotted @ OM-Records

Mar - "Selfish"

Mar "Selfish" Acoustic Variation from Mar on Vimeo.

Singer Mar throws his own spin on Slum Village's cut "Selfish". If you haven't downloaded Full Crate & Mar's latest EP, Conversations Withe Her, then you're definitely slippin'. Catch Up HERE and enjoy the vid!
Spotted @ soulbounce

Erykah Badu Ft. Lil Wayne & Bilal - "Jump Up In The Air (Staye There)"

I can't get enough of this cut right here! This was definitely a collaboration I didn't see coming, but it couldn't have been better. The beat is DOPE, the hook is addicting, and Wayne spits a verse that will need repeating as always. Erykah really out did herself on this cut here, and this is only the beginning. She said that this song has 9 other versions featuring various emcees so be on the look out for updates to come. Be sure to cop the album New Amerykah Part 2: Return Of The Ankh when it drops on the 30th of next month. Enjoy the video!

Res - "Golden Boys"

I was listening to this CD today so it was only right that I post the video. This song was one of my favorites that was featured on her debut album How I Do. You might remember Res from her previous project that I posted awhile back titled Black Girls Rock along with her affiliation in the group Idle Warship (Talib Kweli, Graph Nobel). Check the video, leave a comment.

Ayomari – The PB&J Solution

I just came across some new heat over at illroots! Check out this cat Ayomari straight out Los Angeles, CA who just dropped his FREE new mixtape entitled The PB&J Solution. Ayomari lays down some dope rhymes over those mellow type beats i love so much! The tape features production from producers such as Cook Classics, Just Blaze, & Exile just to name a few. Don't let this tape slide by your ears without at least giving it a listen. To preview before you download, follow the link below to his myspace page to hear a few of the cuts for yourself & if you like it, download it. Enjoy!

Ayomari Myspace: Here

Ayomari - The PB&J Solution: Here

Spotted @ illroots

Gonja Sufi - 2 Track EP

I forgot to pst this! I came across this cat last week on one of my favorite sites, bamalovesoul. Below i have pasted a download link for Gonja's FREE 2 track EP that was released last year along with his dope cut, "CandyCaneLane". Be on the look out for Gonja's upcoming album, A Sufi & A K iller, set to drop March 9th.
Download: Bama Love Soul: Gonja Sufi EP (Download)"CandyCaneLane"

Spotted @ bamalovesoul

Keelay, The Park & Jesse Boykins III - "Crash My Hard Drive"

Here is a cut from Producer Keelay, The Park, & Jesse Bokyins III entitled "Crash My Hard Drive". This song was released a couple days ago but better late than never! Just in time for Valentines day!

Listen: "Crash My Hard Drive"