It's Only Music

Day 21: Fleet Foxes - Ragged Wood

2010-01-20T09:43:00.004-05:00

This song puts me in a good mood, nice song to start the day off.
Come down off that mountain, you have been gone too long....

Fleet Foxes - Ragged Wood

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Day 21: The Go! Team - Huddle Formation

2010-01-20T09:33:00.002-05:00

Huddle Formation - The Go! Tea...

I hope you're awake cause this song is pretty crazy. By crazy I mean upbeat and awesome.

The Go! Team - Huddle Formation

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Day 20: Mogwai - Friend of the Night

2010-01-19T23:21:00.006-05:00

Friend Of The Night - Mogwai

It's late, I forgot to post this morning and now I'm going to sleep, here is a song to close my eyes to...

Mogwai - Friend of the Night

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Day 19: The Fling - Cold Comfort

2010-01-18T10:12:00.004-05:00

It's crazy how much this sounds like a Pink Floyd song. If you like The Floyd then I recommend checkin this song/band out. Unfortunately I couldn't find an mp3 player to embed so you are going to have to go to the myspace or I-Tunes to hear the song....trust me, it's worth it.

The Fling - Cold Comfort

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Day 18: We Are Scientists - Lethal Enforcer

2010-01-17T10:22:00.005-05:00

Lethal Enforcer - We Are Scien...

These guys are playing a show at Johnny Brenda's this Wednesday 1/20. If you want a good show I guarantee that these guys will put one on for you. This song is from their latest album and is just one example of the tempo that this band works with. They really have a well rounded sound and seem to bring something new to the table for every track.

We Are Scientists - Lethal Enforcer

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Day 18: The Heavy - Our Special Place

2010-01-17T10:04:00.003-05:00

Our Special Place - The Heavy

Yeah my b about missing every post this past week, I've been managing to keep myself fairly busy and just didn't get a moment. I'll make up for it this week by doing two-a-days. Here we go. I just found out about this band cause they played in Philly this past weekend and I heard their live session on XPN on Friday afternoon and something just clicked for me. I haven't had a chance to get through all their music yet but here is one that I really like.

The Heavy - Our Special Place

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Day 17: Joy Division - Shadowplay

2010-01-08T10:47:00.003-05:00

Shadowplay - Joy Division

More snowww. I really wasn't prepared for more snow today...yesterday was soo nice out, I was gettin excited about winter almost being over. I guess I was a little premature on that. Anyhoot, here is my favorite Joy Division song and one of my favorite songs EVER. I can listen to this song a million times and love it more everytime. Classicc. If you like this and have never heard Joy Division before then I highly recommend checkin out more of their music.

Joy Division - Shadowplay

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Day 16: M83 - We Own The Sky

2010-01-07T09:48:00.003-05:00

We Own The Sky - M83

Once again, this song is from a bmx video that I have by Mutiny Bikes. The video is called Let's Get Mystical, check it out here. This song is epic.

M83 - We Own The Sky

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Day 15: We All Have Hooks For Hands - Hold On C'mon

2010-01-06T10:21:00.006-05:00

Hold on, C'mon - We All Have H...

A chill song for a chill day.

We All Have Hooks For Hands - Hold On C'mon

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Day 14: Arcade Fire - No Cars Go

2010-01-05T09:04:00.007-05:00

No Cars Go - Arcade Fire

I know a place where no cars go...
This band has a lot of great music, help yourself.

Arcade Fire - No Cars Go

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Day 14: Camera Obscura - If Looks Could Kill

2010-01-05T08:56:00.002-05:00

If Looks Could Kill - Camera O...

I don't really know much about this band but something about this song clicks with me. Hopefully it does the same for you. All the songs from them are also only $0.69 on I-Tunes for some reason. All the more reason to buy a track or two.

Camera Obscura - If Looks Could Kill

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Day 14: Mayer Hawthorne - The Ills

2010-01-05T08:48:00.006-05:00

The Ills - Mayer Hawthorne

So yeah I've been slackin lately, what else is new. I got caught up in the holidays but now I'm back. Thanks to Jenny for puttin me on to this one. Don't let the ills of the world get you down, it's 2010!

Mayer Hawthorne - The Ills

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Day 13: The Black Keys - Strange Desire

2009-12-30T09:51:00.004-05:00

Strange Desire - The Black Key...

"My heart's on fire with a strange desire." Cyeah.

The Black Keys - Strange Desire

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Day 12: Belle and Sebastian - The Loneliness of a Middle Distance Runner

2009-12-29T09:43:00.003-05:00

The Loneliness Of A Middle Dis...

This song seems appropriate seeing that New Years is right around the corner. "Take a second from of the day to think about the things that we have done this year."

Belle and Sebastian - The Loneliness of a Middle Distance Runner

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Day 11: Vicious Vicious - Ho Baby

2009-12-28T14:33:00.003-05:00

So I couldn't find this song on Lala but I really fux with the video so who cares. This song is dope and so is the group.

Vicious Vicious - Ho Baby

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Day 11: Witch - Seer

2009-12-28T10:22:00.003-05:00

Seer - Witch

This song rocks real hard, like real real hard. It might put your panties in a bunch.

Witch - Seer

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Day 10: Blackalicious - Make You Feel That Way

2009-12-25T13:42:00.004-05:00

Merry Christmas to all those that celebrate, hope everyone is having a great day. Take the advice and make someone "feel that way". Peacee

Blackalicious - Make You Feel That Way

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Day 9: Le Tigre - I'm So Excited

2009-12-24T10:36:00.002-05:00

I'm So Excited - Le Tigre

This song seemed very appropriate for the day. Get excited little kiddies, it's almost time to open presents!

Le Tigre - I'm So Excited

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Day 9: Supertramp - The Logical Song

2009-12-24T09:08:00.004-05:00

The Logical Song - Supertramp

Merry Christmas Eve to all. This song takes me back to what it used to be like for me on Xmas....when I was young it seemed that life was so wonderful, a miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical...but we all know that Santa isn't real, right? Hopefully there aren't any little kids reading this. Have a good holiday!

Supertramp - The Logical Song

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Day 8: Caribou - Melody Day

2009-12-23T09:36:00.005-05:00

Melody Day - Caribou

I first heard this song in a skateboard video and then I saw it in a BMX video, every since the first time I heard it I knew I had to have it. This song is good anytime, morning, evening, rainy day, you name it. Enjoy.

Caribou - Melody Day

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Day 7: Ghostland Observatory - Over Again

2009-12-22T21:28:00.002-05:00

Over Again - Ghostland Observa...

I listened to this at least once a day all summer, I could still listen to it everyday, love this song and this band. No one sounds anything like these guys.

Ghostland Observatory - Over Again

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Day 6: Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You

2009-12-21T08:32:00.005-05:00

I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfr...

As promised, here is song #2 for the day and it's way more upbeat. I'm really addicted to this song, especially the ending of it, it's mad dancey (not a word).

Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You

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Day 6: Brightblack Morning Light - Fry Bread

2009-12-21T08:22:00.004-05:00

Fry Bread - Brightblack Mornin...

This one is for mellow Monday. It's a really short track so I will be posting something else to go along with it, something to get you goin on the first day of the work week.

Brightblack Morning Light - Fry Bread

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Day 5: Bon Iver - Skinny Love

2009-12-20T11:02:00.007-05:00

Skinny Love - Bon Iver

I haven't seen this much snow in a longg time, I'm tired from shoveling and today is officially a chill out day. If you don't know about Bon Iver then you should know that I chose this song for a specific reason. Bon Iver, the musical id of Justin Vernon, recorded the basic tracks for this solo debut at his father's hunting cabin, deep in the Wisconsin woods. Camped out with a guitar and a desire for isolation and clear-eyed focus, Vernon emerged after several snowy months with a batch of intimate and melancholy works that will warm any chilled heart....thanks I-Tunes. Enjoy your snowy or not snowy day.

Bon Iver - Skinny Love

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Day 4: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home

2009-12-19T10:52:00.001-05:00

Home - Edward Sharpe & The Mag...

The snow is here! I slowly begin to remember why I actually like the cold and living in the Northeast. Snow! As much as it makes everything more difficult, it's just too much fun when it comes down real hard. With that said, I'm goin out to romp with the pup. This song seems appropriate for the day.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home

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Day 3: Glasvegas - Geraldine

2009-12-18T10:19:00.006-05:00

Geraldine (Album Version) - Gl...

Glasvegas are a band from the east end of Glasgow, signed to Columbia Records. I've been waking up to this song for months, I would say 4 out of 7 days a week, this gets me goin.

Glasvegas - Geraldine

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Day 2: Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream

2009-12-17T23:10:00.015-05:00

Walking On A Dream - Empire Of...

This song just puts me in a good mood regardless of how I am feeling.

Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream

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Day 1: Klaxons - Golden Skans

2009-12-16T22:36:00.004-05:00

Golden Skans - Klaxons

Not sure exactly why I like this song so much, I just find myself turning this up Really Really loud.

Klaxons - Golden Skans

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The New Blog...

2009-12-16T22:32:00.000-05:00

So here is the "new" idea for the blog people. After doing the blog thing for the past few years, simply put...I'm bored. And let's be honest, almost everything that I post has been available elsewhere for free. So the new idea...I will be posting one song daily, that's right, just 1 (maybe 2 depending on my mood). Posts will be made in the morning and they will NOT always include a download link. Most will have I-Tunes links or website links. I'm tired of constricting myself to only posting new music and certain genres, so you are going to get a wide range of tunes. And due to the fact that I buy most of my music from I-Tunes, I will not be able to provide download links, you actually might have to buy the music! Oh no!! Bottom line is that I still live and breathe for that new song that catches my ear and provides a new soundtrack for my day or life, the goal of this blog is to share my musical experience with you.

Andrew - It's Only Music

STOP!

2009-12-15T23:50:00.000-05:00

This blog has now been killed and reborn. Peep the next post for more info.

New! Blue Scholars OOF! EP drops August 25th

2009-08-20T10:42:00.006-04:00

Everybody loves Hawaii. Few know better than Blue Scholars’ MC Geo, having grown up in Honolulu in the 1980’s and returning with the Scholars’ dj/ producer Sabzi last year to rock a sold-out homecoming show at Next Door. Love lingered in the air despite all the changes happening outside the sweaty, crackin’ club. “Development” has paved over lush lands and displaced longtime locals, the US military continues its stranglehold on the islands, and tourism runs tings (into the ground). By and by, the people maintain, and Blue Scholars bore witness to life beyond the beaches and resorts.

Oof! is the story about the Hawaii that you don’t see on TV: fish-fry BBQs in Waianae, native Hawaiians struggling for sovereignty, house parties on the Leeward side, uncles playing mah-jong on a lanai in Waipahu, a thriving independent hip-hop and fashion scene, on-air ciphers at KTUH, a room full of folks vibin’ to a mean reggae song, young poets spitting fire into mics, grubbing on poke in the Foodland parking lot, whole neighborhoods leveled by the ice epidemic.

“HI-808″ MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE

Download: Hit up the Blue Scholars blog and you'll find a few free downloads off of the OOF! EP, dropping August 25th.

New! Alien Architect EP

2009-08-19T12:51:00.006-04:00

Not sure if there is an official name for this or what, also not sure if I should be droppin' it yet. Until further notice here it is, newness from The Alien.

The ALien Architect Bio:

"The Alien Architect (AA) AKA The Obsurdist Wordist is the "out of this world" Rhythm And Poet (RAP) secret identity of the mild mannered Philadelphia native, Devin Asher Shlomo Cohen. AA has been known to play "beat sets," in which he raps with a Dj and a bass player, "accoustic sets," in which he plays guitar and raps at the same time often alongside a violinist and Philadelphia flute and sax legend Elliot Levinne, "spoken word sets," and "hard hittin' full band sets," which include keys, bass, guitar, drums, and computer nic nacs. HIs lyrics are quite "je ne se pa." And the instrumentation, as well as the musicality of AA's raps are to die for. The ALien Architect is influenced by Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Saul Williams, K-os, Cream, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Blackalicious, The Roots, Look Daggers, and many more.

Download: Alien Architect - New 7 Track EP

Is this blog still alive?

2009-08-19T12:38:00.002-04:00

So....I haven't made a post in almost three months, wow. That shit is mad lame. It's been an interesting summer and I'm trying to piece together my recent college graduate life...easier said than done. Who really cares though right. I'll skip the bullshit and get to the point. The blog is back!/I'm back! Stay tuned, I am gonna be posting everything that I have missed from the past few months and more. I'll try not to be such a slacker from now on.

The Social Media Revolution

2009-08-19T12:36:00.000-04:00

Damu the Fudgemunk - Same Beat (A/V EP)

2009-05-29T11:54:00.003-04:00

From OKP…

Producer/Emcee Damu the Fudgemunk is back with another free project for y’all, Same Beat. The project is an A/V EP. Including the dope artwork (by Joe Buck), an audio file for Same Beat below, and two MPC performance + freestyle vids after the jump. Apparently Damu still does not see himself as a rapper, but I think he’s killin’ it on this one. Shout out to JNOTA for the great work as usual.

Download: Damu the Fudgemunk - Same Beat | Mediafire

Hit up the OKP post for the rest of the downloads.

Truck North - Never Ending Flip(Video)

2009-05-29T11:01:00.004-04:00

Oh shit, Truck is finally droppin' some official shit. Dude has wordplay for days, for real. Diggin' the vid too, nice cam work.

Download: Truck North - Never Ending Flip (prod. by Bear-One) | Mediafire

Jay Stay Paid Album Snippets

2009-05-29T10:51:00.002-04:00

Here’s 30 second clips of the upcoming J Dilla album. Hit the link for more info.

Download Snippets here

“Hey Boy” - A Defgrip Short

2009-05-29T10:39:00.003-04:00

"Hey Boy" - A Defgrip short from Defgrip on Vimeo.

Why are you riding this kids bike?

I don't know why I'm getting these looks from everyone, I'm just tryin' to ride! True dat!

Lovin' this.

A Phshy Morning?

2009-05-19T17:07:00.002-04:00

Yess, my homie DJ Phsh just posted this up and I'm lovin it. It's short and def worth a watch. Props to Phsh.

Scanz - The Basement Chronicle

2009-05-18T11:58:00.004-04:00

Scanz dropped a new album on us recently, The Basement Chronicle. Check the video below for more info about the album and where you can download the entire thing for free. The features on this jawn are crazy. Props to Scanz for putting some solid ish together and holding down Philly. For now, here is my favorite track from the album featuring Mr. Lif and Akrobatik.

Download: Scanz - The Gauntlet (Ft. Mr. Lif, Akrobatik)

Beat Junkies x J Dilla - Jay $tay Paid (Sampler)

2009-05-17T22:50:00.003-04:00

From Shamz at Okayplayer:

"I know asking y’all to wait till June 2nd to hear some more of those Dilla Dilla Dilla beats beats beats is asking too much. So today we are premiering this promo sampler mix of J Dilla’s upcoming album Jay $tay Paid (exec. prod. Ma Dukes, mixed by Pete Rock) put together by the Beat Junkies."

Download: Beat Junkies x J Dilla - Jay $tay Paid (Sampler)

Cas One - Flashbacks f. Brother Ali

2009-05-17T22:40:00.004-04:00

Early last month Cas One re-released his debut album, Liberation. This track featuring Brother Ali is on there and is straight fire. Def worth the download. Peep the album on i-Tunes.

Download: Cas One - Flashbacks f. Brother Ali | Mediafire

Flying Lotus - GNG BNG(MeMix) feat. Blu

2009-05-17T22:21:00.003-04:00

Wow...this track just blew my mind. Suggestion: roll one up, crank this track up real loud, getcher mind blown...uh huh. Peep the lyrics here.

Download: Flying Lotus - GNGBNG(MeMix) feat. Blu

Coldplay - Left Right Left Right Left (Live Album)

2009-05-17T12:26:00.001-04:00

Since May 15th, Coldplay has been giving away this live CD at every remaining show in 2009 (outside of their festival shows). The 9-track collection was also put on their website for free download.

According to the band, the give-away is meant as a recession-busting mark of gratitude to everyone who’s supported them: “Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans – the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen.”

Download: Coldplay - Left Right Left Right Left (Live Album)

J Dilla - Reality Check feat. Black Thought

2009-05-16T02:18:00.004-04:00

Shittt...Premiered by the good folks at OKP, which had the following to say about the upcoming project…

"On June 2nd Nature Sounds will be releasing Jay Stay Paid. J$P is a 25 track collection of unreleased (some have leaked) Dilla beats mixed and arranged by Pete Rock. The project is mostly instrumental, but includes vocals from Black Thought, DOOM, Raekwon, Illa J, Blu, Havoc, M.O.P. and more. This isn’t some haphazardly put together album. Ms. Yancey AKA “Ma Dukes” serves as the executive producer to keep her sons vision in mind."

Download: J Dilla - Reality Check feat. Black Thought | Mediafire

Blu - LoveLine(s),DedicatedToLastFe’vrier

2009-05-16T02:10:00.003-04:00

Blu & Exile reunite… of sorts. It’s actually Blu rhyming over Exile’s “Love Line” off his instrumental album Radio.

Download: Blu - LoveLine(s),DedicatedToLastFe’vrier

QuESt - Losing My Mind (full version)

2009-05-16T01:57:00.004-04:00

Funny that the last thing that I posted before my recent hiatus was a snippet of this track...so here ya go. QuESt gives the go-head on leaking the first official single! Featuring Choze & Neija Jane; produced by Charlie Hilton. Straight off QuESt’s upcoming album, Broken Headphones, which drops (for free) on July 28th at 2db, illRoots, & HipHopDX.

Download: QuESt - Losing My Mind (full version)

Reflection Eternal - Back Again (new)

2009-05-15T21:24:00.003-04:00

Well they're doin' it, Reflection Eternal back from the dead. Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek’s yet-to-be-titled album is coming! Track is nice, nuff said.

Download: Reflection Eternal - Back Again | Mediafire

The jam, right here

¡Mayday! - Red Carpet Affair

2009-05-15T21:11:00.006-04:00

The first leak off Mayday’s upcoming EP, Junkyard Dog. I listened to this track by chance and I gotta say...shit is fresh. I def played it back a bunch of times. Dope mic skills, matched with a live sound. Also, hit their website for a bunch of other free downloads.

Download: ¡Mayday! - Red Carpet Affair | Mediafire

Had to put this one up..

CONGRATULATIONS TO ME!!

2009-05-15T20:55:00.002-04:00

Yeah so I graduated....now what???? You've probably been wondering if I just abandoned this blog or what. I mean, I haven't made a post in over a month, that's pretty bad blogging if you ask me. Ya know, school work, stress, and more school work were holdin me down but now I'm back! I plan on posting all the music that I haven't had the chance to get up over the past month or so by the end of the weekend...get ready. Oh yeah, Temple University is where I spent my college career, just in case you were wondering (which you probably weren't but what the hey).

QuESt - Losing My Mind [Snippet]

2009-04-07T15:28:00.005-04:00

The first official leak off QuESt’s Broken Headphones is here in the form of a snippet. Tease, anybody?

A message from Quest:

"Addressing everybody, this project is extremely personal to me as a man. And there’s going to be alot of personal issues and situations displayed in my music for this project. Just to let everyone know the reason you’re constantly hearing so many personal and in depth songs is because Its necessary in my case to relieve this from my brain once and for all so I don’t end up another star gone wild. After Broken Headphones I promise less emotional shit, and more good feeling music…..that still has a message. But for right now, follow me into my world."

In case you aren't familiar with QuESt, check out some of the older posts, especially his mixtape, Distant Travels Into Soul Theory....soooo sick. Def one of my favorite new emcees on the come up.

Download: QuESt - Losing My Mind (Snippet)

Atmosphere & Brother Ali - Live in Sweden (Full Set)

2009-03-30T18:04:00.002-04:00

I know some heads who are gonna drool over this one. The good folks at AllTheWayLive uploaded a high quality recording of Atmosphere & Brother Ali’s performance in Sweden last Summer for the 3 The Hard Way tour.

Setlist:
Panic Attack
Cats Van Bags
Uncle Sam Goddamn
Puppets
Shoulda Known
Forest Whitaker
Blah Blah Blah
Guns and Cigarettes
Take Me Home
Truth Is

Get it here.

Searching (rmx) f. Young Chris, Wale, Bun B & QuESt

2009-03-30T17:52:00.003-04:00

Dam this jawn reminds me of some ol' school Young Gunz, it just has that kinda feel, ya know?...those high school memories. So dope to hear Quest and Wale together, Quest kills it.

Searching (rmx) f. Young Chris, Wale, Bun B & QuESt

The Blaylocks - "Heart(LESS)"

2009-03-29T10:28:00.002-04:00

"Heartless" has traveled a long distance from it's home. The second single off of 808s was covered by The Fray, and now a producer by the name of The Blaylocks has created "Heart(LESS)" using a sample from the Fray's cover of Kanye West's "Heartless". Check it out.

The Blaylocks - "Heart(LESS)"

Q-Tip, Kanye West, Consequence - We Fight, We Love (Remix)

2009-03-29T10:22:00.003-04:00

The album cut was dope...this one is flipped a bit and also really dope.

Q-Tip - We Fight, We Love (Remix) (Feat. Kanye West & Consequence)

A Night With AKiLLES.....tomorrow night!

2009-03-27T15:36:00.004-04:00

Two words...BE THERE.

Also:
A Night With Akilles Could Be A Night With The Future
Written by Phrequency.com

The Roots launch The 2nd Annual ROOTS PICNIC!

2009-03-19T16:36:00.002-04:00

That time is coming again....

The Roots launch The 2nd Annual
ROOTS PICNIC!

Starring The Roots, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Santigold, Kid Cudi, Asher Roth & more.

Featuring a special performance by Public Enemy, who will perform It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, backed by Antibalas and The Roots.

Saturday, June 6th, 2pm
@ The Festival Pier, Penns Landing

OKAYPLAYER PRE-SALE SPECIAL - $5 off your ticket
Monday 3/16 at 10am - Thursday 3/19 at 10pm
Use Password EARLYBIRD
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE PRE-SALE <<

General Public On-Sale, Friday 3/20 at 10am

For more on THE ROOTS PICNIC, visit www.okayplayer.com/rootspicnic.

CunninLynguists - Don’t Leave (When Winter Comes) feat. Slug

2009-03-19T10:37:00.003-04:00

Brand new cut off the upcoming CunninLynguists album, Strange Journey Volume One. This one doesn't disappoint.

CunninLynguists - Don’t Leave (When Winter Comes) feat. Slug

Mos Def - The Ecstatic Promo (Video)

2009-03-19T10:30:00.001-04:00

The first of two original clips from Mos Def, directed by Coodie & Chike. The Ecstatic in stores this Spring!

L.A.U.S.D. - iFeel feat. Blu & Jack Davey

2009-03-13T21:57:00.004-04:00

Wow...I couldn't think of many collaborations right now that could beat this one. This track has a crazy flirtatious vibe to it. Kenny Fresh explains it best...

Now I don’t know the full story between how this track came together - but I do know that after Blu spit the lines “Pipe dreams, I reach for daily/Stoned daisy, and daydream about bonin’ J*DaVeY” on the track “Say Say” (which you can only hear here), Ms. Davey re-posted the XXL video of the verse on her blog with the title, “I HEART u 2 blu.” And they definitely play into that sentiment on the track, so that might have something to do with it… or maybe I just spend way too much time on blogs. Probably the latter.

L.A.U.S.D. - iFeel f. Blu & Jack Davey
And: L.A.U.S.D. presents… Curly Tops & Nautica Jackets (Sampler)

Zion I - Fight for the Right (Muse Remix)

2009-03-13T21:50:00.003-04:00

A really dope cut from the Zion-I mixtape that he dropped a little while back.

Zion I - Fight for the Right (Muse Remix)

Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On (Beatnick & K-Salaam Remix)

2009-03-13T21:40:00.002-04:00

First Michael, then Stevie, now Marvin. Off Beatnick & K-Salaam’s upcoming Never Can Say Goodbye mixtape, dropping soon I hope.

Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On (Beatnick & K-Salaam Remix)

J.Period & G. Brown ::The Complete Collection :: R.I.P. B.I.G.

2009-03-13T20:42:00.004-04:00

Produced over the course of 2 years by J.Period and DJ G. Brown, March 9/09: The Complete Collection brings together both sides of B.I.G. in one of the illest Biggie remix projects ever produced.

Volume 1 chronicles Biggie’s dark storytelling with a collection of gangster tales over sinister musical landscapes -- crime-saga tales in the spirit of Scarface, King of New York & Menace II Society.

Volume 2 delivers the other side of B.I.G.'s persona -- The Player President -- guaranteed to pack dance floors as only Big Poppa could do.

Released on March 9th as a Limited Time Only Free Download at www.jperiod.com/march909, The Complete Collection is over 80 tracks of exclusive remixes, including previously unreleased outtakes, 12” singles and bonus material, all paying tribute to Brooklyn’s Finest, The Notorious B.I.G.

Get all 3 Volumes here

Saturday March 28th: A Night with AKiLLES

2009-03-11T14:03:00.006-04:00

The last show was crazy, this one will be crazier for sure. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 @ the door. Get more familiar with Akilles here. Get more info here.

Need some new music from Akilles? Check here.

wtf

2009-03-06T23:04:00.006-05:00

All I have to say about this is wow, Chris Brown will get no love from me ever again. Not that he got much in the first place but yamean. Below is a brief excerpt from the CNN article.

"Brown was driving a vehicle with Robyn F. as the front passenger on an unknown street in Los Angeles. Robyn F. picked up Brown's cellular phone and observed a three-page text message from a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with."

"A verbal argument ensued and Brown pulled the vehicle over on an unknown street, reached over Robyn F. with his right hand, opened the car door and attempted to force her out. Brown was unable to force Robyn F. out of the vehicle because she was wearing a seat belt. When he could not force her to exit, he took his right hand and shoved her head against he passenger window of the vehicle, causing an approximate one-inch raised circular contusion."

"Robyn F. turned to face Brown and he punched her in the left eye with his right hand. He then drove away in the vehicle and continued to punch her in the face with his right hand while steering the vehicle with his left hand. The assault caused Robyn F.'s mouth to fill with blood and blood to splatter all over her clothing and the interior of the vehicle."

Hard to believe but this is far from the end....read more here.

Nas, Cee-Lo, The Roots, TV on the Radio & More Talk Nat King Cole Re:generations (Video)

2009-03-06T22:43:00.002-05:00

Nas, Cee-Lo, Natalie Cole, will.i.am, TV on the Radio, Brazilian Girls & The Roots talk about their contributions to the upcoming Nat King Cole Re:generations project, which drops March 10th. This is gonna be so dope.

QuESt - Distant Travels Into Soul Theory (Mixtape)

2009-03-04T21:51:00.005-05:00

I was gonna wait till Friday to do any posts but this jawn is way fresh and I had to post it immediately. QuESt goes on an adventure over looped out soul samples from the 70’s, titled Distant Travels Into Soul Theory. Soo dope...download asap.

QuESt - Distant Travels Into Soul Theory (Mixtape)

Back in action soon

2009-03-03T21:45:00.001-05:00

I'll be back soon...it's been a crazy few days of moving and now school. Stay tuned.

The Kickdrums: SMASH The System

2009-02-27T20:04:00.007-05:00

Here's a few of my favorite cuts from The Kickdrums: SMASH The System Mixtape. Link for the entire mixtape and individual cuts below. Def worth the download.

The Kickdrums - Make the Girlies Get Dumb (Intro)
Adele - Melt My Heart to Stone feat. Big Pooh (Kickdrums Remix)
Kanye West - Good Morning (feat. Big Sean) (Kickdrums Remix)

The Kickdrums: SMASH The System (full mixtape)

Track list & more info here

Knitting Factory Resurrection w/ Black Thought

2009-02-25T19:26:00.002-05:00

Loud has linked up with JamNow to present the Knitting Factory Resurrection. An audio x video x picture x words audio/video/picture/words series that will showcase the very last show at the legendary venue. The first installment is an extremely crisp audio stream of Black Thought’s entire set (with some occasional backspins by ?uestlove). Real fresh. Pretty lengthy too.

Knittng Factory Resurrection w/ Black Thought

Reflection Eternal - Internet Connection f. Bootsy Collins

2009-02-25T19:20:00.004-05:00

Ooooooo! That really was my reaction to seeing this track posted, especially after a long day. Are they makin a comeback or whattt, someone fill me in. My only peace is wtf is up with the hook haha.

Reflection Eternal - Internet Connection f. Bootsy Collins

Keelay & Zaire Album Sampler

2009-02-24T16:21:00.002-05:00

The San Francisco production duo will be releasing their upcoming album on March 10th. The album features Phonte, Blu, Planet Asia, Emilio Rojas, Tunji and more. In light of the release, they wanted to let go of a sampler, mixed by DJ Mere (of the Oakland Faders). Really dope.

Keelay & Zaire - Ridin High (Album Sampler)

Blu = Signed to the Majors

2009-02-24T16:03:00.002-05:00

Yup, Blu finally signed a major label deal. He definitely deserves it too. This weekend it was announced that (my favorite emcee of 2007/2008) Blu has signed with Sire Records, a division of Warner Brothers. Read the article here. Get to know Blu a little better here.

Blu's major label debut is said to be arriving this fall.

DoubleTime #1

2009-02-22T23:15:00.004-05:00

Cruisin' through some of my old music, I came across multiple versions of some really dope old school tracks. This is the first of a few DoubleTime posts, each comprised of multiple versions of selected songs.

Jonell - Round & Round
Jonell - Round & Round ft. Method Man
Jonell - Round & Round ft. Method Man, Kool G Rap & Pharoahe Monch

Lazy Boy Dash!

2009-02-22T15:08:00.004-05:00

Not sure if I'm posting this because it's a rainy day and I'm feelin' kinda lazy or because I just dug this album up when I visited the rents today and was scrollin' through my old albums. Either way, these songs bring back good memories...lazy boy dash is the jam.

Jimmie's Chicken Shack - Lazy Boy Dash
Jimmie's Chicken Shack - Do Right

I'm a lazy boy, there's no doubt about it. Might take a lazy girl to get me started...

Dear Lauryn,

2009-02-21T13:35:00.003-05:00

What to say, what to say. I wish you were still making music....I mean who doesn't. I know that the chances are slim but maybe, just maybe...you could give us something. Something new. Your voice singing new stories and soothing my soul. You are that shit Lauryn Hill, you always will be...even if you don't ever come out with anything ever again. Your music will be cherished forever.

Remember:
Lauryn Hill - Tell Him
Lauryn Hill - To Zion
Lauryn Hill - Just Like Water
The Fugees - Ready or Not
Bob Marley - Turn Your Lights Down Low ft. Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill - Lose Myself (random remix)

Röyksopp - Happy Up Here

2009-02-21T12:40:00.002-05:00

A little electronic anyone? I don't know much about electronix but I do know that I listened to this 5 times in a row. New Röyksopp single off their upcoming album Junior.

Röyksopp - Happy Up Here

K'naan - Bang Bang ft. Adam Levine

2009-02-21T12:27:00.003-05:00

Another leak off of K'naan's album Troubador, dropping this Tuesday the 24th. Advice: Turn this one up reallyyy loud, it sounds better...or maybe its just me.

K'naan - Bang Bang ft. Adam Levine

Raw Talent - A Philadelphia Hip Hop Dance Documentary

2009-02-19T20:29:00.008-05:00

"Raw Talent is a feature length independent documentary that has been in effect since March 2008 and schedule to wrap up in winter 2010. The story line behind this film uncovers the true heart felt chronicles of Philadelphia’s legends and new school prodigies. They all enthusiastically share their phenomenal story that exposes our major contribution we made to Hip Hop Culture."

"The main idea is about exposing the rich history and talent of Philly's hip hop dance culture dating back to the late 70's all the way to present day. This film will begin with stepping then make its way though break dancing, popping, locking, house, old school 90s dance and finally Philly’s own: “Wu-Tang”. This film will also highlight Philadelphia's astonishing graffiti art work and glorify the authentic DJing culture and its connection with the dance."

Props to Krazzy K for puttin me on to this, I gotta get involved.

Get more info here. Peep the blog here.

Classified - Anybody Listening (Video)

2009-02-19T13:00:00.002-05:00

New video from Canada’s Classified for the radio single off his upcoming album, Self Explanatory, which drops April 7th. Recognize any of the art?? Nice inspirations and plays on some work from Shephard Fairey and Banksy.

Track here:
Classified - Anybody Listening

Flight of the Conchords - Too Many Dicks On The Dancefloor

2009-02-19T00:53:00.004-05:00

Love this show, missed this episode last week but I heard about this song from about twenty different people...yeahh..it's pretty funny, check it out.

Track here:
Flight of the Conchords - Too Many Dicks On The Dancefloor

Blu - Nino Brown (Unreleased)

2009-02-17T09:16:00.002-05:00

This Blu verse was actually supposed to ride shotgun with the GZA’s own verse off “Paper Plates.” But instead, GZA changed his verse to 50 instead, wackk.

Blu - Nino Brown (Unreleased)

K’naan - America f. Mos Def & Chali 2na

2009-02-17T09:12:00.001-05:00

Leaked off K’naan’s Troubadour; which you need to cop on February 24th! This jawn features Mighty Mos and Chali 2na.

K’naan - America f. Mos Def & Chali 2na

Blu - HerFavoriteColo(u)r (Mixtape)

2009-02-15T13:44:00.002-05:00

Another mixtape drop from Blu...dude is nonstop and I love it.

Love
Amnesia
Since
Morning
Melo
Wind(terludeOne)
When(terludeTwo)
Silent
Pardon
Vanity
Beggars’/BlackGold
Celln’Ls
Untitled(LovedU)2
Peace

Blu - HerFavoriteColo(u)r (Mixtape)

DJ Deckstream - Life Is Good (Ft. Mos Def)

2009-02-14T17:48:00.003-05:00

Finallyyyyyy.....a superdope new Mos track. This is a crazy cut featuring Mos Def from DJ Deckstream's new album, which is out now in Japan. Learn more here.

DJ Deckstream - Life Is Good (feat. Mos Def)

Akilles Live Vids

2009-02-14T11:33:00.006-05:00

You've already seen (hopefully) the video/interview for "WAR" from AK's show on 1/31/09 @ North Star Bar. Now check out the other two performance vids for "Frontin'/CWTW" and "Fly". Props to Phrequency for turnin' these out. Be sure to pick up the single "WAR" below.

Akilles: "WAR" and Interview

Akilles: "Fly" featuring Emcee Unless

Akilles: "Frontin'/CWTW" feat. Curly Castro

Download: Akilles - WAR

Every Little Brother Track You Could Ever Want That Is Not on Any of Their Retail Albums

2009-02-13T16:12:00.003-05:00

This is crazy and I don't know how I missed this when they first came out. Volume 5 just dropped this week and it's 3 discs, get emm..
Get all 5 Volumes here!

School of Seven Bells - Half Asleep

2009-02-13T15:59:00.003-05:00

From the School of Seven Bells:

"In School of Seven Bells’ music, a human element lurks behind a veil of technology and noise; Toby Holbrooks’ video for the Brooklyn trio’s “Half Asleep” follows suit, depicting real-life twin vocalists Alejandra and Claudia Deheza as earthbound beauties, while complicating their image through sped-up film, gauzy overlays, and brightly colored, weather-like disturbances. The clip conjures a sad, surreal feeling that sticks with you long after the images fade."

You gotta watch this video, it really does stay in your mind...there's somethin intriguing about it and I can't quite figure it out.

School of Seven Bells - Half Asleep

Aubrey O'Day Playboy Spread

2009-02-13T15:34:00.007-05:00

2db leaked these today...I zipped the rest of em (all the good ones are here) for you just in case they get taken off the internet.

Aubrey O'Day Playboy Pictures (zip)

Blockhead

2009-02-12T17:13:00.007-05:00

From Blockhead:

"If you don’t know, "Uncle Tony’s Coloring Book" is my newest album that came out last fall (2007) but it was an extremely limited release. A lot of people have asked me where they can get it (especially people not in north america). iTunes has an ep version but for people who want the whole album (the ep is missing the best songs in my opinion) I have an answer...finally, a website put it up for download..all of it (not just the ep version found on i tunes and most other sites). That site?...amazon.com, go figure...anyway go here:

buy one song...buy the whole album..go nuts.
thanks and i hope you enjoy it.

oh and ps: if you don’t have my older albums "Music by Cavelight" and "Downtown Science", you can also buy or download them there. They’re also available on iTunes so you know..whatever...no big deal. Buy’em where you can get’em!"

Here's a taste. Listen to the man, this album is def worth buying.

Blockhead - Cheer Up, You're Not Dead Yet

C-Rayz Walz - In Your Soul f. Slug (of Atmosphere) & Samuel & Sum in 16

2009-02-12T10:49:00.004-05:00

From 2db

"C-Rayz just released a new album entitled Who The F%@k Are You? and you can cop it just about anywhere. The title’s fitting because I feel that too many people sleep on emcees with actual talent in the game far too much. C-Rayz Walz being a prime candidate for that zZzZz. Dude is beyond nasty with the off the top rhymes yet very few will dare to bring him up in a list of great freestyle emcees? But Papoose gets a nod 70% of the time? No shots… well, nevermind. The point is… quit sleeping! And being the Atmosphere stan that I can be, I figured I’d post the joint — of said album — featuring Slug. FREE-Rayz Walz!"

C-Rayz Walz - In Your Soul f. Slug (of Atmosphere) & Samuel & Sum in 16

Evidence - For Whom The Bell Tolls (Ft. Phonte, Blu & will.i.am)

2009-02-12T10:30:00.002-05:00

Love this jawn.

Evidence - For Whom The Bell Tolls (feat. Phonte, Blu & will.i.am)

Kid Goes to Dentist

2009-02-12T10:24:00.001-05:00

You gotta watch this.

Beatnick & K-Salaam Present: Stevie Wonder

2009-02-10T23:16:00.003-05:00

Beatnick & K-Salaam droppin' more freshness on the people. Still waiting on the full tape though.

Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amor Remix (Beatnick & K-Salaam Prod.)

Stay On The Groove 4 (Freestyle 2008)

2009-02-10T16:45:00.002-05:00

Volume 4 of the hugely successful Stay on the Groove series is now available. The idea of this was to showcase some of the excellent Funk 45’s that were being released around the world but annoyingly were not turning up anywhere on CD for the non-DJ / Vinly Junkie listener to check out. Thanks to FlatSoulSpreading for the link.

Tracklist:

You Got Me Thinkin - The Tornadoes
Hope - Glen Anthony Henry
The Players Thems - The Sound Stylistics
Panama City - Quantic Soul Orchestra
Got To Lose Your Way - The Haggis Horns
I Can't Stand It - The Soul Snatchers
Keb's Bucket - Cookin On 3 Burners
Nervous (Kenny Dope Remix) - NMS
Take A Chance - Speedometer
Are You Ready To Party? - Mr Comicstore
Droppin - Funkshone
Killin It - The Dynamites
Emu Brown - Mike L
Rampage - The Whitefield Brothers
Billy's Popcorn - Brand New Rhythm
Wait A Minute - Lack Of Afro
Turn It Up - Opensouls

Stay On The Groove 4

A Suite for Ma Dukes…

2009-02-10T16:33:00.003-05:00

Spread the news about this Suite for Ma Dukes EP that was put together by Carlos Nino and Miguel Atwood Ferguson. A four song orchestral EP of music originally produced by the great James Yancey aka J.Dilla. On the 22nd, Nino & Ferguson will perform to music alongside a 36-piece Orchestra as part of Timeless: The Composer Arranger Series at the Luckman FineArts Complex. You can stream a song over at HipHopDX and you can support Ma Dukes and purchase the EP on iTunes now.

J.Period & Q-Tip - The [Abstract] Best (Mixtape)

2009-02-10T16:13:00.004-05:00

Fresh drop from J.Period.

J.Period f. Prince Paul, Questlove & Randy Watson– Rhythm (Scratch Intro)
Cannonball Adderly / Excursions Intro
J.Period f. De La Soul – Excursions (Tribute Remix)
Aquarius Interlude #1: Welcome
Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – Getting Up (DJ Scratch Remix) (The Renaissance)
Behind the Scenes: Ghetto Origins [Produced by J.Period]
What the Fuss f. Stevie Wonder (Shook Remix)
Queens Represent (Interlude)
Mobb Deep f. Nas & Q-Tip – Give Up the Goods (J.Period Remix) [Produced by Q-Tip]
Apache – Gangsta Bitch [Produced by Q-Tip]
ATCQ – If the Papes Come (Intro)
ATCQ – Check the Rhime
Behind the Scenes: Don’t Walk Away (Interlude)
ATCQ –Award Tour
Behind the Scenes: Award Tour (Interlude)
Hot Butter (Interlude)
J.Period f. Dres - Jazz Pt. 2 (Tribute Remix)
Behind the Scenes: We Got the Jazz (Interlude)
J.Period f. Blu– Jazz (Tribute Remix)
Skypager: Bob Power & Big Daddy Kane (Interlude)
Q-Tip f. Jay Dilla – Let’s Ride
Behind the Scenes: Bob Power You There? (Interlude)
Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing (Remix)
Q-Tip – Move (The Renaissance)
Q-Tip – Breathe & Stop (J.Period Remix)
Respect to Phife Dawg (Interlude)
J.Period f. Consequence & Kid Cudi – Buggin Out (Tribute Remix)
ATCQ Consists Of…
Behind the Scenes: The Native Tongues (Interlude)
De La Soul f. Jungle Brothers, Q-Tip, Monie Love & Queen Latifah – Buddy (Remix)
Respect to Ali Shaheed Muhammed (Interlude)
Q-Tip f. Busta Rhymes – N.T.
A Message From Talib Kweli
J.Period f. Questlove, Talib Kweli & Randy Watson – Youthful (Tribute Remix)
Q-Tip f. Amanda Diva – ManWomanBoogie (The Renaissance)
Chris Rock: Men vs. Women (Interlude)
De La Soul f. Q-Tip – Saturdays
De La Soul f. Q-Tip & Phife – Saturdays (Remix)
Q-Tip – She Likes to Move (J.Period Remix)
Dee-Lite f. Q-Tip – Groove Is in the Heart
Beastie Boys f. Q-Tip – Get it Together
Behind the Scenes: What Is Kapelka? (Interlude)
J.Period f. Skillz, Questlove & Randy Watson – What? (Tribute Remix)
Behind the Scenes: Busta Rhymes / Scenario (Interlude)
Busta Rhymes – Scenario (Unreleased Demo Tape)
Behind the Scenes: Hood R.I.P. (Interlude)
Hood – Scenario (Remix)
Aquarius Outtro
Behind the Scenes (Bonus): Reinvention (Kamaal the Abstract – A Million Times)

J.Period & Q-Tip - The [Abstract] Best (Mixtape)

Organize your music easily!

2009-02-10T05:05:00.000-05:00

Just saw an online ad for this and I had to check it out. I'm about to set it up right now, I'll let you know how it goes. From what I watched in the video on their site, this will save me sooooo much time. There is nothing more time consuming than sorting through my music on iTunes and re/labeling songs and artists for days.

"TuneUp was created for music lovers, by music lovers. All of us here are entrenched in music. We're cranking tunes all day. We constantly argue about things like which Radiohead album is best, whether Michael Jackson or Prince would win in a fight, the only five albums we would have on a deserted island and who in the office does the best Running Man.

One thing we all agree on, however, is that our digital music collections were a mess as were our friends'. When we did some testing, we learned that almost everyone had the same problem we did. That's why we created TuneUp.

We'll take care of all of this for you automatically. We're also the type of people who want all of our cover-art, don't like missing concerts and spend hours online looking for YouTube videos, news, and merch from our favorite artists. We've taken care of that too. And there's more to come...

TuneUp is your music collection's new best friend."

Get it here.

Blu - Amnesia & JBsGone

2009-02-09T20:02:00.005-05:00

Some new Blu off the Myspace. This always makes my day.

Blu - Amnesia
Blu - JBsGone

I Love College

2009-02-09T11:47:00.003-05:00

Asher Roth - New Music - More Music Videos

So I'm really not that big on all the Asher Roth hype that's been goin' round lately but I can fux with this track and the video. If this was the only song that Asher ever released I think that I would like him better haha. This song actually fits him...he's a West Chester college boy.