Producer Flying Lotus adds R&B to his repertoire with this cut from Jose James’ album Blackmagic. “Code” is less jagged than your typical Lotus production and shows the West Coast beat-head’s versatility. Blackmagic is out now, and it’s great soul-jazz listen, especially if you’re snowed in. via minigolfpharaos Sphere: Related..
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New Amerykah Part One‘s mind-blowing sound came from Erykah Badu’s squad of ace underground hip-hop producers (Madlib, Sa-Ra, Karriem Riggins). So it’s surprising to see the quintessential mainstream rapper on the first song off New Amerykah Part Two. But the song still bangs, in a random Erykah Badu kind of..
I’ve been waiting for more from Ms. Monae since Aaron hipped me to her earlier this week. The second single from The ArchAndroid is even more epic than the first. Equally fast-paced, but more serious, “Cold War” is an energetic me-against-the-world track with lyrics to match. Can’t wait for this..
A perfect slice of rolling, summery funk backed by a killer Big Boi verse. Bit confused why they’re leaking this now; “Tightrope” was clearly made for BBQ season. Janelle’s debut on Bad Boy, The Arch-Android, drops on May 18. BTW, go see Janelle live if you ever get the chance, she puts..
X.Obama, same campaign. Off the excellent 1.1.10 mixtape, which we’ve posted about already. Cop and listen, I’m already prepared to call it one of the best mixtapes of ’10. Download: X.O. – 1.1.10 Mixtape Sphere: Related Content
No far out Madlib beats or abstract social pondering this time. Just sweet and smooth Erykah. Download: Erykah Badu – Window Seat via Rap Radar Sphere: Related Content
Via The New York Times Melvin Van Peebles is a pioneer in black cinema, having directed, written, produced, scored and starred in what many people consider the first blaxploitation film, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasss Song. The New York Times recently published a fantastic profile of Peebles’s attempt to turn Sweetback into..
D.C. singer Raheem DeVaughn just dropped a fantastic mixtape, including dope remakes/covers of the Clipse’s “I’m Good”, “Pretty Girls”, “Bonita Applebum” and “Redemption Song”. Appearances by Wale, X.O. and Tabi Bonney, among others. Raheem’s new album In Love & MasterPeace drops in March. Raheem DeVaughn – Mr. February AKA March..
(images) Soul singer Teddy Pendergrass died yesterday in a hospital in Philadelphia, according to The Associated Press. He was 59. He got his start as the lead singer of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes before leaving the group for a successful solo career. He was one of the most..
(image) I can’t wait for Summer either. Muhsinah sounds great over an electronic beat as she did on the Flying Lotus-produced “Lose My Fuse.” Download: Muhsinah – Summer via FWMJ’s Rappers I Know Sphere: Related Content
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