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MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS-THE SOUL EDITION

The new year always brings massive periods of reflection for me. Not only do we all start a new chapter, but I have a January birthday, so I’m looking ahead and acknowledging my past simultaneously. I assess where I want to be,  areas of life to improve and lessons to keep in my back pocket.  I’ve always been an extremely deep thinker, and music significantly marks and highlights different seasons on my life.

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BLIND I PRESENTS ONYX 2.0 AT CMJ • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

YES, YES, YES, we’re at it again this year for CMJ with the 2nd annual ONYX showcase featuring some of Blind I’s favorite acts! The lineup is crazy, as we’ve got dope ass performances lined up from The Stuyvesants, yours truly (Sulaiman), Tennille, L.E. for the Uncool, Raj Mahal, Carlitta Durand, and TiRon & Ayomari! A very soulful, dope-filled roster of talent to make the night of Wednesday, October 19th at Southpaw in Brooklyn a night to remember! Pre sale tickets are available at http://onyx2cmj.eventbrite.com or if you just scan the QR code on the flyer. CMJ badge holders will be granted free access to the festivities, we’ll have cool stuff going on throughout the venue, photo booths, impressive demeanors, the whole nine! Hope to see you out there….it’s gonna be dope as shit!

DOWNLOAD the ONYX 2.0 Compilation for a taste of what to expect. Tracklist after the jump!

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MAIYA PRESENTS…SPRING SOUNDS

Dotmatic-It’s Yours

Despite the fact that most of the country is still dressed in boots and coats, spring has arrived. It’s a time for physical, mental and audible rejuvenation.  These songs make me feel like I’m inhaling a breath of fresh air, so I decided to share them with you.  You have no idea how much I enjoy putting these together each month. Blind I faithfuls keep us going. Enjoy.

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CHUCK MAURICE & SIMBAD – SUMMER BADNESS

New goodies from Chuck Maurice & Simbad off of Lefto & Simbad’s Worldwide Family Volume 1 compilation which can be copped on iTunes here. Need more listenage? Check out this mix of other songs featured on the comp on Soundcloud.

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CHUCK MAURICE & SIMBAD – SUMMER BADNESS [DOWNLOAD]

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MAIYA PRESENTS…INNERVISIONS VOL. 5

D’Angelo- Everybody Loves The Sunshine

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Here we are with Innervisions Vol. 5. For those of you who are new to the compilation series, it was inspired by Stevie Wonder’s 1973 classic record. On these mixes, I include a lot of old-school soul, funk, R&B and blend it with some modern songs for a trippy experience. You should feel like you stepped into a time machine either to the past or the future when you play the songs. I’ve been getting my footing for getting these to sound right for a while, and I think it’s the most cohesive set besides Vol. 3 which is my favorite to date. Tracks and links after the jump.  As always thanks to NO for his artistic perspective with the artwork. Enjoy!

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CONTRABAND AND MAIYA PRESENT…RAEKWON & GHOSTFACE BLUE & CREAM

A few weeks ago, Contraband approached me about doing a compilation with all Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. Being the huge Wu fan that I am, I thought it was a dope idea and I was excited to get started. We’ve been tag teaming the best of the talented emcees and with 20 tracks each, I must admit we’ve outdone ourselves here. Blue & Cream has classic and new material and we hand-picked each one for your listening pleasure. Special shout out to Contraband for the concept and the artwork. Click here for more background on the compilation.

CONTRABAND & MAIYA PRESENT…RAEKWON & GHOSTFACE- BLUE & CREAM [DOWNLOAD]

Tracklist after the jump!

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*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD DECEMBER 2010

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I’m going to be honest with you kids, Christmas isn’t really one of my favorite holidays. Outside of the whole family aspect (and Jesus. GP are ya wit me!) I could really do without it. But unlike the cover art may suggest (props to the big homie NO for coming correct btw) this comp is not a Bah-Humbug-a-thon. It’s actually a dedication comp. For December 25, 2010 marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of one of the most influential figures in modern day music – and one of my absolute favorite artist across all genres – James Joseph Brown. Yes. Christmas ’06 was a very shitty day for me. I literally slept for the entire day upon hearing the news. It hurt deep knowing that I would never get to see Mr. Dynamite [a]live on stage. But fortunately for myself and for the world (cliche warning) James Brown’s legacy lives on through his music. Now please excuse me while I continue to defibrillate his legacy with this comp. Two discs and 46 tracks strong of associated acts, covers, samples, and The Godfather of Soul himself.

Tracklist and download up under the thang. Get on your good foot.

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MAIYA PRESENTS RENDEZVOUS VOL.8

Can you believe the seasons have changed already? This year is moving at the speed of light. I’m particularly proud of the Blind I team for the way we continue to progress as a unit and a movement. We have more for you to look forward to before the year is over. I decided to do a RDV this month because as summer unwinds and the temperature starts to drop, people gravitate toward their special someone. This set is less sexy and a little more romantic than its predecessors. Hope it moves your spirit. And thanks for your support. Shouts to Sulaiman for the artwork. xoxo

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MAIYA PRESENTS…THANK MAI NOW VOL.1

4Hero-Naima (Remix)

Whenever people reference Blind I, or the kind of music we post, especially in our monthly compilations, the word “taste” comes up a lot. Individually and collectively we all have a very specific ear and that’s what draws you in to either hate or love it. Sometimes when I put mine together, I try to switch things up a bit to reach and satisfy different tastes, but this month, it’s just me. I catered to what I wanted to hear.  I took my time pairing them together, contemplated and edited accordingly. Sit back, put your feet up and play it loud. (Drake voice) Y-y-y-y-you can thank me now.

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PUTMEONIT PRESENTS: WE LOVE VOL. 21

Yes indeed. Our friends at Putmeonit have released a new We Love from their compilation series. I’m always a fan of these mixes, but this one is just excellent. The tracklist is to your right. Peep all of the gems, then download it below. What a roster…

Pssst. Amelia. Good work as always. Xo

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