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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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VIDEO: BILAL-ROBOTS

Bilal worked with French director Mikael Colombu for the ill visuals to his single”Robots.” I’ve been feeling all of his videos from Airtight’s Revenge.  Both musically and visually he’s pushing the envelope.

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FOOTAGE: BILAL, MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON, & DAEDALUS COVER ‘TAINTED LOVE’

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For the record VTECH, I hate your embed code. Check out this dope impromptu jam session between Bilal, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Daedalus as they cover Soft Cell’s ‘Tainted Love‘. Isn’t talent amazing? Go grab that Airtight’s Revenge.

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THE CHANGING SAME PRESENTS: BILAL LIVE @ THE PAGODA

The homies Thomas Aguilar and Michael Grammer are bringing this heavyweight of the music scene out to San Jose this Thursday. This event will be happening the day after my birthday and I’m trying to get my grown and sexy folks out for this. $12 pre-sale still up.

More info after the drop.

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Tags: Bilal, NewSense, PLUG RESEARCH, The Changing Same, UNGRAMMAR

VIDEO: BILAL – RESTART

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DJ MENSA-A BEST OF BILAL MIXTAPE

Attention all Bilal fans: This right here is going to make you happy. If your Bilal music collection is lacking, DJ Mensa has compiled this mixtape full of rare songs, collaborations, remixes and classics from the Philly singer. It’s right on time since his album Airtight’s Revenge is out, and if you haven’t picked that up yet, you can bump a few of the songs from the album by downloading this mixtape. Tracklist after the jump.

Shout out to Rappersiknow.

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Tags: Bilal, DJ Mensa, Mixtape, PLUG RESEARCH, RAPPERS I KNOW

MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 13

Lucky number 13 . The Ascended masters of music are dawning upon us once again. Spreading positive vibes along the way. I’m excited about this MEEZY LISTENIN’, there is alot of delicious music for you to enjoy, from J.Cole to my peoples the Honor Roll… We represent you all.  Sit back relax and pop this in your personal juke box and have a eargasm off this MEEZY LISTENIN’ vol 13′. TL and DL on the other side.

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VIDEO: BILAL – SOMETHING TO HOLD ON TO

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VIDEO: BILAL COVERS BOB MARLEY-IS THIS LOVE

Bilal is incredible. Anything he sings turns into gold.  Lately we’ve seen footage of him covering artists from all genres at his hows. This one really stands out because of the vast  live instrumentation (violins etc.) and the improv, organic feel you get watching them play together. It’s a beautiful song already, but Bilal’s imprint on a classic Marley song is delightful. Enjoy. Shouts to VTech.

And be sure to check out our recent Artist Spotlight on Bilal. Airtight’s Revenge is out now.

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BLIND I ARTIST SPOTLIGHT-BILAL

In the middle of auditioning for back up singers in Manhattan, Bilal Oliver was kind enough to sit down with Blind I to discuss re-emerging from a musical hiatus, the aftermath of Love for Sale leaking and releasing his highly-anticipated album, Airtight’s Revenge (out Sept. 14 via Plug Research). The album is exceptional, so make sure you order a copy. Special thanks to Artoffacts PR and Emiliano of Soulploitation for shooting. Enjoy.

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