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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: BLU-THE EXPLANATION

Dope visuals as Blu explains the concept of his upcoming album, NoYork!

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DELA – TRANSLATION LOST

Dela returns with his sophomore album full of dope collaborations & his signature slap. Dela produces schitt that I can feel. His Robert Glasper beat tape still gets stupid rotay round these parts so I support all things he does. Super solid sophomore release on this one! Good schitt sir! & respecognition to Drink Water Music for hooking up with him to bring his next opus to fruition. Peep two cuts from the album featuring the homie Blu.

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DELA – TRANSLATION LOST | DOWNLOAD

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BLU F/ JACK DAVEY-EVERYTHING’S OK (PROD.BY FLYLO)

Blu and Miss Jack DaVeY are currently on the road for their NewWorldCulture tour. The rapper just released the first single, “Everything’s OK” featuring the J*DaVeY songstress and produced by Flying Lotus. The beat kind of caught me off guard but after playing it a few times I’ve warmed up to it a lot. High energy, for sure. His upcoming album is titled  No York, and will will include a heavy roster of producers: Flying Lotus,  Madlib, Daedalus, Shafiq Husayn,   Knxwledge, Bilal and others.  Check out their tour dates here and we’ll keep the music coming. S/O to Freshselects.

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BLU F/ JACK DAVEY- EVERYTHING’S OK – [DOWNLOAD]

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J*DAVEY | BLU LIVE TONIGHT!!! [SJ]

Not much needs to be said about this one. You all know who they are, you all know what they do & you all know how crucial it is for you to be here (if you in the hood that is). Hit the Facebook Invite for more info if you need it. Other than that, it all goes down tonight in the beautiful Pagoda venue @ 9pm in Downtown San Jose, CA. See you there!

Shouts out to Ungrammar, New Sense & Jason Dooley for always making sure tight schitt pops off in ‘TheZae’.

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TA’RAACH – LEMONADE [GURU MIX]

All City Records continues their excellent LA Producers 10″ Series this time featuring Detroit native, Ta’Raach, and Mochilla co-founder Coleman for their 9th edition.  The limited edition 10″ vinyl is out now and will be hitting digital outlets on March 15th.

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Today enjoy the free mp3 download from Ta’Raach for the track “Lemonade (Guru Mix)”. Many maybe familiar with Ta’Raach’s work with J Dilla on “Welcome to Detroit”, his work with Waajeed on the first Platinum Pied Pipers album, his collaborative album with Blu for the group C.R.A.C., and his various solo work including his album “The Fevers.”

TA’RAACH – LEMONADE [GURU MIX] | DOWNLOAD

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Tags: ALL CITY RECORDS, Beats, blu, C.R.A.C., GURU, J DILLA, PLATINUM, TA'RAACH, WAAJEED

BLIND I SAYS GO! FEBRUARY 2011

I turn 25 on Saturday, and to echo my current musical mood I decided to make this month’s Blind I Says GO! all about the raps! Well, mostly about the raps. Amidst songs featuring Lupe Fiasco, Madlib, Kidz In The Hall, Curren$y, Mikkey Halsted, Co$$, Blu, Styles P, Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick Lamar, Gucci Mane, Tabi Bonney, Dom Kennedy, Gilbere Forté, Pac Div, Stalley, and Martin & Malcolm, there’s a bit of soul in this mix compliments of Spree Wilson, Esthero, and some unreleased EARLY production from Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes for a R&B singer named Mike E. who was produced by Teddy Riley back when the Neptunes duo was ghost-producing for the legend. If that ain’t enough to get you excited to download this I don’t know what is. So without further ado, partake! Track listing after the jump.

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Tags: blu, Co$$, Curren$y, DOM. Kennedy, Esthero, Freddie Gibbs, Gilbere Forté, Gucci Mane, Kendrick Lamar, Kidz In The Hall, MADLIB, Martin & Malcolm, Mike E, Mikkey Halsted, PAC DIV, Spree Wilson, Stalley, Styles P, TABI BONNEY, upe Fiasco

I, CED – MIX #1 [2011]

The homie I,Ced blesses our ears with a collection of music that shapes him & moves us all. A brilliant audio journey into this new decade with songs from even more homies, Haz Solo & Seven Davis Jr. In his words…

This is my first mix for the website and for the new year. Just creating a new situation. With that CED… Here is some music that I have been listening to and sharing it with all of y’all.

Peep the goods!

I, CED’s Mix #1 by i_ced

TL & DL after the following…

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Tags: ALEXANDER O'NEAL, ANDRES, blu, CED, CHERRELLE, Dam Funk, DENROY MORGAN, ERIK RICO, HAWTHORNE HEADHUNTERS, Haz Solo, I, J.COLE, JAMES BROWN, JIMETTA ROSE, JOY JONES, MORRIS DAY, Omen, SEVEN DAVIS JR., SKYE, STOPHA VASQUEZ, teena marie, VANITY

BLIND I SAYS GO! JANUARY 2011

20-motherfucking-11! Man this new year came so fast I looked up and it was the 3rd already. Blame it on the NYE champagne diet. Oh well. Better late than never to kick of this new year with a new slew of ill shit from Asher Roth & Nottz, D.A. of Chester French, Chip Tha Ripper, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Method Man, Redman,  CurT@!N$, Mark Ronson, Saigon, Rhymefest, Blu, Tennille, Supreme Team, Chris Brown, Jazmine Sullivan, Gorillaz, David Banner & 9th Wonder, The Kickdrums, Kanye West & Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Fashawn, Common, John Legend, Self-Scientific, Freddie Gibbs, Krondon, and Nas! Whooo! If you didn’t see at least one artist on that list that you like then you’re on the wrong site buddy. Without further ado to those in the know, partake!

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Tags: Asher Roth & Nottz, blu, CHIP THA RIPPER, Chris Brown, COMMON, Curt@!n$, D.A. of Chester French, David Banner & 9th Wonder, FASHAWN, Freddie Gibbs, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, GORILLAZ, Jazmine Sullivan, john legend, Kanye West & Jay-Z, Krondon, Lil Wayne, MARK RONSON, Method Man, Nas, RAEKWON, Redman, Rhymefest, Saigon, Self Scientific, Supreme Team, Tennille, The Kickdrums

BLU – SLNGBNGrs! (PROD. DIBIA$E)

Woo woo woo new Blu-woo woo woo. Woo hoo!

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BLU -  SLNGBNGrs! [DOWNLOAD]

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