“If I share with you my story, would you share your dollar with me”  

Pause and listen.. Before you make any kind of judgment. Understand that this is what we do it for.. Good music .. Good Times and yes the almighty Dollar.  Los Angeles native and long time affiliate Aloe Blacc has droped another gem. “I need a dollar” is the lead single from Aloe Blacc’s forth coming album “Good Things” produced by Truth & Soul.  ”I need a dollar” is a modern uptempo blues with lyrics that speak to the current economic times uplifting your spirit and igniting your hustle. This song is featuring a band know as the Expessions and El Michles Affair.

This is also featured as the theme song for HBO’s new show ” How to Make it in America”..

Im going to have the play this song out, because I have it on repeat and cant get enough of it.. Bravo to Aloe Blacc

The 12- inch vinyl for “Dollar” will be in stores April 2010 via Stone Throw Records 

 

 Aloe Blacc - I need a Dolla [4:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Time to get your party on this Saturday with some classic Hip Hop and funky Soul in San Diego. The Dojo Soundz crew will be gathering to celebrate the birthday of Rock Steady Crew’s Charlie Rock at Bar Pink. It’s  sure to be night of good music and good times. Don’t miss out.

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Canadian emcee Runaway recently released a five song instrumental EP entitled “Round Two”. Those into Breakstra and The Roots will love Runaway’s mix of live instrumentation mixed with classic Hip Hop. Jazzy, soulful and irresistible these tunes are as good as can be.With producers like Theory Hazit, Reflex, Matamax & Runaway himself you should expect nothing less then good quality music.

Tracklisting
Away We Go Instrumental (Produce By Runaway)
Bless You To Instrumental (Produced By Reflex)
Heart Mind Body Soul Instrumental (Produced by MataMax)
Lord I Need Ya Remix Instrumental (Produced by Runaway)
Spit Hot Fire Instrumental (Produced By Theory Hazit)

Download Round Two Instrumentals Here (21 MB)

The vocal full version EP of Round Two will be available on January 26th 2010 on Pay What You Want Online. With all proceeds from the sale of the EP going to UrbanEx, a social advocacy organization in Toronto.

Round Two is another attempt at sparking conversation through intelligent and honest hip-hop music. This round focuses on the theme of love - love for hip-hop music, the listening audience, holistic romantic love as well as social justice.
Prophetic Poetic

If you never heard of Runaway before be sure to check his 2007 live performance album recorded at the University of Waterloo (HERE) and his first album A Brief Word.

The Runaway and Ill Seer - See Rap Run (Live @ GFYR Markham 2007)
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Remix or reworkings? I would say reworkings of classic and not so classic tunes by the band called The Remix Project (Apple Juice Kid, Matt Brandau, Brevan Hampden, Mark Wells, Dana Chell).

In the vain of El Michel’s Affair and Breakstra The Remix Project drops some heavy  jazz stylings in this 22 song mixtape. With The Apple Juice Kid at the helm expect to be delighted by some smooth sounds.

“The sizzling instrumental hip-hop covers of The Remix Project–four crack jazz musicians with disgustingly developed chops–will let you enjoy the party at night and not regret your choice for a musical paramour in the morning.”
The Independent Weekly

Listen/Download Here

Want more? Check out The Apple Juice Kid’s 2008 Miles Remixed album.

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This is a rarity. A “mixtape” that is actually mixed by deejay! Mixed by Inka One no less.

From the man who brought you one of last year’ s best albums (HERE). Maryland’s E Reece just can’t make inferior music. Other than Brother Ali I can’t think of another emcee who can match his consistency. If after listening E Reece he doesn’t become your new favorite emcee something is seriously wrong with your ears.

The Money
Still love Ya ft. Celeste Martin
Get it Off Your Chest ft. Nobody Famous
Lost And Famous
The Find
If U
Word Is Bond
Make Way (Bautista Remix)
Ay Yo
The Example
No Doubt ft. Sum Kid & Chris Clarke
Tragedy
Just Move (Original) & Just Move (Bautista Remix)
The Spell ft. Osandi Sekou
Happy Dayz (Gosselin Remix)
In Love (Bautista Remix)
Runnin
Get Yours ft. Now On
What You Need (Weirdo Remix)

Download Here (Z share 126 MB)

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After all these years Sade still delivers that deep soulful music you can’t get enough of in your life. Here’s the title track from the Soldier Of Love album due to be released February 8 2010.

Soldier Of Love (Listen/download)

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Nothing lasts forever and all things must come to an end. Those two cliches exemplify the truth of this world. In that vain down  in San Diego tonight will be the final “Soul Sauce”.  All lovers of good music and good times should make it out there and enjoy the “Sauce” one last time before it’s gone.

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I’ve been waiting for this for a few months and now it’s here.

Producers Beatnick & K Salaam (of Common Remixed fame) has finally released their collection of remixes of classic Motown tunes. From Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour” to Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” this eight song free download is good listening front to back.

1. Michael Jackson – I’ll Be There Remix (Prod. By Beatnick & K-Salaam
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)
3. Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amor Remix (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)
4. Michael Jackson – Never Can Say Goodbye Remix (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)
5. Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On Remix (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)
6. Stevie Wonder – Uptight Remix (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)
7. Michael Jackson – ABC Remix (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)
8. Marvin Gaye – Let’s Get It On Remix (Prod. by Beatnick & K-Salaam)

Listen/Download Here (69 MB)

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Here is a great compilation of tracks that former Floetry member Marsha Ambrosius appeared on or in case of Alicia Keys “Go Ahead” she wrote. Complied by the producer formally known as Focus now known as the Real Focus this is perfect for those not aware of the music of the talented Marsha Ambrosius.

Tracklisting
WMAA
Butterflies - Michael Jackson ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Get You Some - Busta Rhymes & Qtip ft.Marsha Ambrosius
The Light 08 - Common ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Cocaina - Busta Rhymes ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Cry Me A River - Justin Timberlake ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Why You Hate the Game - The Game ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Go Ahead - Alica Keys
Start From Scratch - The Game ft.Marsha Ambrosius
The Art Of Storytellin - Outkast ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Freakin Me - Jamie Foxx ft.Marsha Ambrosius
Getting Late - Floetry
Say Yes - Floetry

Download Here (Zshare 55MB)

 

 The Light '08 - Common ft. Marsha Ambrosius [3:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 

 The Art Of Storytellin' - Outkast ft. Marsha Ambrosius [2:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Yep this was an exciting weekend. We had pre-season NFL Football  and the return of both Roy Jones (vs Jeff Lacy) and Gina Carrano (vs. Christine Cyborg) to ring. Well to extend this great weekend a little further here is a little something to enjoy on this Sunday afternoon. Supa Qool DJ Uncle Q (from “the Best Of Raphael Saadiq” fame) has put together a great mix of Maxwell tunes. With the release of Maxwell’s new album “Black Summer’s Night” this is sure to help you realize the goodness that is Maxwell.

Download Here (85 MB Sharbee)

 

 Ascension (Live) - Maxwell [5:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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