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CUBIC ZIRCONIA X HUDSON MOHAWKE – FOLLOW YOUR HEART (MEGAMIX)

So you know Blind I fucks with the winners known as Cubic Zirconia – we’ve featured them multiple times on the site, debuted videos & songs, and even had them smash some Blind I showcase stages. Their new project with A-Trak’s label imprint Fools Gold Recs entitled “Follow Your Heart” is out on iTunes TODAY, and another Blind I homie, the Glasgow villian Hudson Mohawke, has put together a megamix of the project for you to download ASAPtually. The physical release is in stores 11/29, featuring guest appearances from Dam Funk, Drop The Lime and Bilal. Partake!

Tags: Bilal, Cubic Zirconia, Dam Funk, Drop The Lime, Fools Gold Recs, HUDSON MOHAWKE

BLIND I SAYS GO! MAY 2011

Raekwon – Footprints Of Osama

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And to think, The Chef made that Scram Jones-produced joint over 2 years ago whilst recording for OB4CL2. That’s just one of the gems on this month’s Blind I Says GO!, which features 17 ill joints guaranteed to keep your mind busy. Musiq Soulchild, Lupe Fiasco, Curren$y, Tyler The Creator, Miguel, Elzhi, Raekwon, Self Scientific, Prodigy, The Strokes, Radiohead, DJ Quik, Raphael Saadiq, Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz, MED, Bilal, Blu, and Juicy J all make an appearance. Just hit the jump to check out the track listing and to download. Partake!
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Tags: Bilal, blu, Curren$y, DJ QUIK, ELZHI, Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz, Juicy J, Lupe Fiasco, MED, Miguel, Musiq Soulchild, PRODIGY, Radiohead, RAEKWON, Raphael Saadiq, Self Scientific, THE STROKES, Tyler the Creator

VIDEO: BILAL-LITTLE ONE

Please grant the Blind I team a late pass for posting this new video for “Little One.” Autism is a cause the singer has helped spread awareness about, since his own son was diagnosed with the condition. The words to the song  will nearly bring tears to your eyes. I really respect him for using his music as a platform for dialogue.

Tags: AIRTIGHT'S REVENGE, Bilal, LITTLE ONE, Video

VIDEO-CUBIC ZIRCONIA F/ BILAL-NIGHT OR DAY (CZ CLUB MIX)

Cubic Zirconia just released the video for “Night or Day” featuring Bilal. This single is a bit mellow compared to their previous work but it’s equally as dope and piques fans’ interest for the direction their music is heading. The imagery really captures New York and Tiombe looks great. We’re looking forward to their new album, Follow Your Heart, out this summer.

Tags: Bilal, BLIND I, Cubic Zirconia, DAOUD, FOLLOW YOUR HEART, NICK HOOK, NIGHT OR DAY, Tiombe Lockhart

NO KNOWS DOPE | NO KNOWS BABIES | APRIL 20XI

Last Monday, April 11th at 10:43AM, my daughter Ajané arrived into the world. It was the most beautifulest thing in the world without a doubt. Being “on call” for the whole month of March & April kinda put a roadblock in my head as to what ‘theme’ I wanted to execute for Aprils NKD & as I pondered the thoughts I lowkey was already playing the soundtrack & not even knowing it. Playing songs that I felt related to what I was going through or have gone through or what I want to achieve as a man & as a father to my children. About a week before the 15th (sorry for the delay… been busy changing diapers n schitt. pun.) I finally decided to dedicate this months NKD to the babies. The children. The kids! But no… not on some Yo Gabba Gabba or Kids Sing Along schitt… naw… on some grown folks – grown biz – type of musical growth if you will. Whether you are a mother or a father, raising your sons or daughters, this edition goes harder to marauder & slaughter any biologicals that don’t bother. I breaks water! hahaha Naw pho trill tho… I’m on Cloud 9000 & 99! Blind I For The Kids… literally.

TL & DL after…

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Tags: Bilal, BRIAN MCKNIGHT, CHRIS ROCK, COMMON, CURTIS MAYFIELD, ED OG & DA BULLDOGS, Eric Roberson, GIL SCOTT-HERON, J DILLA, JAY DEE, JODECI, john mayer, Kanye West, Kelis, LAURYN HILL, LITTLE DRAGON, MARC DORSEY, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Musiq Soulchild, N.E.R.D, NEZ & RIO, NKD, ORGANIZED KONFUSION, SLICK RICK, SOJOURN, STEVIE WONDER, TALIB KWELI, TAPE MASTAH STEPH, THE BLACKBYRDS, THE TEMPTATIONS, Thenativesoul, TRACY MORGAN, XZIBIT, YAHZARAH, ZO!

MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 17

I know silence is golden, but not when it comes to this music I love so much.  Man it’s been a long time…! deep breath~~~ Life is now and your next journey has arrived and the new  MEEZY LISTENING 17 is just your soundtrack.   I have a lot of good stuff for you this time around..something old , something new, something borrowed , something blue… all compiled just for you!  A new journey is ahead of us all, so step into that new you and hop on this train we call life and go go Live that!!
DL and TL at the end of the line.
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Tags: Bilal, COLEMAN, Curren$y, Daedelus Alex Lattimore, DON PRAHFIT, ERK THA JERK, Gemineye Presents..., HOPE, J DILLA, J.ESPINOSA, Jeff Lorber, Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar, Keys N Krates, Kooley HIgh, KURL BOOGIE, Lite, Los Amigos Invisibles, Najee Taylor McFerrin, ODDISEE, Quadron, R-Cade | SmoovGroovs, RAEKWON, Roosevelt, SLAKAH THE BEATCHILD, SNOOP DOGG, Snoop Dogg Ft. Marty James, THE STUYVESANTS, Tommy Guerrero, Wiz Khalifa

VIDEO: BILAL – LEVELS (DIRECTED BY FLYING LOTUS)

Yes. Yes it is a Bilal video directed by Flying Lotus. Yes I do agree that is quite bananas. Bilal’s Levels EP is out now and can be copped off iTunes here. Hit the jump for a stream and download link for the KenBts. Remix of Level LogOs.

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Tags: Bilal, CHRIS DAVE, EP, FLYING LOTUS, KENBTS., LEVELS, Remix, Video

BILAL/PLUG RESEARCH ROBOTS REMIX CONTEST

Attention producers: Plug Research is having a contest where you can remix Bial’s song “Robots” for a chance to win a slew of dope prizes. The most exciting part about winning is that your version will be featured on an EP coming out early next year. Talk about exposure! Check Plug Research’s site for the details. Good Luck!

Tags: Bilal, PLUG RESEARCH, ROBOTS

MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 15

Another one for the books! The Lucky number 15 and this is a real smooth one. All you ML fans will truly enjoy this one. Alot of tasty treats for your listening pleasure. The cover reperesents music getting into our DNA and becoming a part of us and our life’s soundtrack. So sit back and vibe out to MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 15 , TL on the other side….

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Tags: AB SOUL, Bilal, BISHOP LAMONT, CEE-LO GREEN, Electric Wire Hustle, Fujimoto Tetsuro, J.COLE, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Kris Kasanova, MEEZY, MEEZY LISTENING, MEEZYART, muhsinah, Obie Trice, ONRA, Redman, Silhouette Brown, Spree Wilson, Sulaiman, Sykmark, TERRACE MARTIN, THE ASTRONOTES, THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE, VIKTER DUPLAIX

BILAL-THINK IT OVER (EXILE REMIX)

Bilal’s Airtight’s Revenge was such a well constructed album that any remixes or covers would be hard to entertain. But Exile is also a master at his craft, so when his remix of “Think It Over” landed in the inbox, it was worth a listen. It’s an uptempo slant on the original but it doesn’t distract too much from the beauty of the lyrics. Check it out.

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Bilal-Think It Over (Exile Remix)- DOWNLOAD

Tags: AIRTIGHT'S REVENGE, Bilal, BLIND I, Exile, THINK IT OVER