Los Angeles spitkicker and rappercrush to Blind I’s very own Ms. Maiya Blu drops this video for the title track off his 2011 release jesus? (which he released under the name B). Easily one of my favorite albums from 2011, hasn’t left the CD changer since I copped up. Produced by the one and only Madlib, video directed by aaronisnotcool. Spottted at Okayplayer.

BLIND I FOR THE WINTER [DOWNLOAD]

I once told Sulaiman that I wanted to find the art that was on the walls in that scene of Belly (by Thierry le Goues) and suggested he use it for (RDV7). I’m big on art and the walls of my apartment have always been lined with it. He delivered immaculately. The talent on the Blind I staff never ceases to amaze me. Our imaginations are all over the place.  For this volume, Noah asked me the usual, “What do you want the cover to look like?” I responded with my usual abstract (albeit unhelpful) explanation of what I had in mind.  It went something like this.

Me: Ummm this is what I’m thinking (Shows a classic photo of Kate Moss smoking a cigarette). I like the idea of a beautiful woman smoking a cigarette. Probably because I want someone to take an edgy picture of me with a cigarette. Even though I don’t smoke.  (Shows photo of Naomi Campbell naked pointing a gun at the camera). Like a good girl gone bad vibe.
No: I feel you. Let me look at all of these pics. I’m in full agreement with having titties on the covers of RDV now. I’m glad Pam Grier was the first.
Me: Well… it’s not about the titties, Noah. More like raw sexuality and strength, you know?
No: Yeah…All that. And titites!

The one we ended up with was the first image I sent to Noah. And I love the way he flipped it! If you’ve noticed, we’ve posted less and less of these compilations. It’s not because we don’t love them or don’t care. We just want to adhere to our mantra of quality over quantity and allow you to really spend time with each one.  It’s always a joy for me to highlight artists that are friends of mine on here and this month there are several.  Hopefully you enjoy this one! Tracks/links after the jump.

MAIYA PRESENTS RENDEZVOUS VOL.15 [DOWNLOAD]

God bless you, Twitter. New (and I do mean new) visuals from Blu‘s No York! album. Produced by Flying Lotus, video directed by David M. Helman.

BLIND I & BEV MO PRESENTS “8BITOFSOUL” | DOWNLOAD

EXILE – INTRO TO THE OUTRO [DOWNLOAD]

Exile “Intro To The Outro” Mixtape by DIRTY SCIENCE

Right…so this Smorg was actually supposed to be July’s…which was July’s because I missed June’s…but then I missed July AND June…and here we are in August. I’m not going to deprive you guys of 3 months worth of Smorgs. Not again. So here you go, and I hope you all done hate me for being late. Again. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link. *tips hat*

*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD AUGUST 2011 [DOWNLOAD]

You know what I appreciate about Blu? He puts out all of his singles/videos/etc. without any sort of promotion or plugging or anything. Just post a link on the twitter and let the masses do with it what they will. Hell, when you consistently put out quality material like he does it’s probably best to just let the work speak for itself anyway. Looks like this is the first single off of his upcoming album NoYork! Enjoy little minions.

Fuck basketball. Link and shit is down there.

*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD MAY 2011 [DOWNLOAD]