Our good homie Waajeed recently relaunched his Bling47.com site & it’s better, faster, stronger, fresher! We encourage all of you to add it to your bookmarks or homepage it if you havn’t already!

Bling47 Breaks takes you on a journey into samples used by J Dilla.  This original series is directed, filmed and edited by Waajeed himself. The 3^rd episode features him speaking about samples used in, “Featuring Phat Kat” from the BBE release, “Welcome To Detroit”. “This time marks an important phase in the relationship of our crew.  When the opportunity for a solo project came from Peter of BBE – it was another crack in the widening gap between Dilla and Slum Village.  J took the leap and made one of his most comprehensive projects to date.  “Featuring Phat Kat” is just one of the many hidden jewels on the album that would become, “Welcome 2 Detroit.”

The homies Madd Caesar are @ it again with this all new project they did with Satellite High, & I must say, once again, they are killin schitt! Peep, cop, bump & share with a loved one! They’ll thank you for it later!

SATELLITE HIGH & MADD CAESAR – LOOK AT THE MESS YOU’VE MADE | DOWNLOAD

Dem One is too damn dope!! He’s just too damn good @ what he does. This mixtape right here my nigga? Hands down the best mixtape of the year (year just started tho No?!…..GIVE A FUCK!) Kids take heed & G’s be proud. This is for us.

DEM ONE – LIFE AFTER HIP HOP, THE MIXTAPE | DOWNLOAD

DJ Rhettmatic of the World Famous Beat Junkies and House Shoes representing Shoes House/Detroit, MI come together alongside SF’s own DJ King Most w/ host for the evening, Wonway Saturday, January 28th @ SF’s SOM BAR.

07 – Castles

Blind I has a pair of tickets with your name on em if you can shoot us a email (submit@blindiforthekids.com) including your First & Last name, title the email NINJA! YOU KNOW I WANT SOME KOOL-AID! & write a brief (a sentence or two) lil sumin’ sumin’ as to why you need to win the tickets over anyone else. Winner will be announced Jan 21st. GOOD LUCK!

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On Monday November 28th 2011, a heavy-hearted edition of Funkmosphere was dedicated to the life of Jovan “J-1” Coleman. Family, fans and friends gathered to hear the funk J-1 championed and collectively mourn the loss of a member of our extended musical family.

Dam-Funk paid his respects and shared his love and admiration for J throughout the night.
House Shoes played an all-vinyl set and reminded everyone that J was responsible for introducing him to the mother of his child. Peanut Butter Wolf brought boxes of Master Blazter records and offered copies to everyone in attendance. Members of the Animal Kingdom, a collective J-1 aka THE DEER founded in LA, shouted out their animal names in a somber roll call. People drank Cazadores, J-1’s favorite tequila, and put all colors of smoke in the air. Coleman (mochilla.com) brought his camera and gave those in attendance a chance to say goodbye.

Jovan Coleman was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. A self taught musician, he relocated to California in 2007 to live out his calling as a DJ, producer and drummer. J-1 quickly became an integral staple of the Los Angeles music scene, whether on the turntables, behind the kit with Master Blazter or through his numerous beat-tapes, collaborations and vinyl releases. His drive and positivity were instantly apparent. He will always be missed.

J-1 passed away in Sweden on November 27th, 2011. Donations can be sent through pay-pal to jaydrum@mugpush.com. 100% of all monies will go directly to the Coleman family.

Jovan “J-1” Coleman

March 5 1979 – November 27 2011

#GOINtUFF

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Blind I fave Anya “meowz” Kvitka is doing the damn thang! She has been lowkey blowing up outside the hood & it is all worthy! This video is stupid fresh. Directed x Brandon Van Auken , Produced X Hippie Sabotage & features Panthelion’s Laxman, Isolated Wax artist Vida Killz & a slue of Zae schitt. Keep your eyes & ears locked on this one! She’s on her way!

Our niggi Mike is out in NYC right now killin em everywhere he goes but don’t get it twisted… it’s HNRL all day errday no matter WHAT zip code he’s in. Above is the visuals for “Legs” super dope groove withhis fellow HNRL counterparts; Trackademicks & 1-O.A.K. from the album ‘Mike Plays It Cool’

Download Mike Plays It Cool now:
http://honorrollcrew.com/mikeplaysitcool

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