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MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL. 15

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.

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MIXTAPE: MY DRY WET MESS – MESSED UP KARAOKE TAPE

Barcelona producer and Daedelus affiliate My Dry Wet Mess (I know it’s a freaky ass name) drops some new audible treats entitled Messed Up Karaoke Tape. Definitely got a funky lil vibe to it. I suggest you give it an ear and judge for yourself though. Stream and download link down below. If you want a direct download stop by 92bpm and grab it from there.

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MY DRY WET MESS – MESSED UP KARAOKE TAPE [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: BARCELONA, DAEDELUS, MESSED UP KARAOKE TAPE, MY DRY WET MESS

*PBBT!’S SMORGASBORD NOVEMBER 2010

It only makes sense to drop a Smorgasbord on the national Day of the Feast right? You know how I do, just something for you to rock to for the next couple. And since I know you’re probably double-stuffing your bellies (hell, I know I am) I decided to follow suit and double stuff this comp with 2 discs of straight fonk, with the second disc actually being a personal playlist I compiled while zooted on vacation. Each song kinda represents how I was feeling at a certain point in time. Yeah I know its corny. Just download and go eat your stuffin’ ya jive turkey. Tracklist and download in the basement watching the game with Uncle Roy an ‘nem.

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Tags: *PBBT!'S SMORGASBORD, BOO, Curren$y, DAEDELUS, GIL SCOTT-HERON, NOVEMBER 2010, PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME TYPE ALL THESE ARTISTS JUST LOOK AT THE TRACKLIST, ROY AYERS, TURKEY DAY, WALE

BLINDIFORTHEKIDS | WERDUPSUN | ELDOTAYEDOT 3

1nce again it’s on! The trill O.G. 3 is the magic #. 3rd time’s a charm. The BIG 3. I must say this lil’ series Killa Cam & myself started, have only been getting better (1 & 2 still avail’ if u Nyquil’ed). This one right here has soooooo much damn heat the cover is on fiah! (Fun fact: I took this picture outside of my office back in the day) There’s really nothing left (coast) to say about it. The music speaks for itself. We love our hometown & the people who create within it. This is but a taste. TL & DL after the jizzump…

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Tags: AB SOUL, BISHOP LAMONT, BUILD AN ARK, CARLOS Y GABY, COMPUTER JAY, DAEDELUS, Dam Funk, DOM. Kennedy, ELDOTAYEDOT, FLYING LOTUS, FREE THE ROBOTS, ICE CUBE, Jordan Rockswell, Kendrick Lamar, MED, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, MR. DIBIASE, MYKEL, NOAHDEEAKILI, P.U.D.G.E., PAC DIV, RAS G, SAMIYAM, SCHOOLBOY Q, Sol Plus 10, TAKE, Teebs, TERRACE MARTIN, TY, WERDUPSUN

THE GASLAMP KILLER & DAEDELUS – IMPULSE [TEEBS' NECK FEATHERS REMIX]

Teebs has been on a tear lately! He remixed GLK & Daedelus’s Impulse just in time for Brainfeeder’s Magical Properties tour that starts THIS WEEK (check the flyer in the post below this one for the dates) Also… be on the lookout for a ticket giveaway that we will be doing for the SF show!

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THE GASLAMP KILLER & DAEDELUS – IMPULSE [TEEBS' NECK FEATHERS REMIX] | DOWNLOAD

Tags: Brainfeeder, DAEDELUS, Magical Properties, Teebs, THE GASLAMP KILLER

THE GASLAMP KILLER & MAGICAL PROPERTIES TOUR

A while ago we told you about a crazy ass tour with all our crazy ass producer friends… well… it’s here. Check the dates for a venue near you!

Tags: 12th Planet, DAEDELUS, FREE THE ROBOTS, Magical Properties, SAMIYAM, Teebs, THE GASLAMP KILLER

DAEDELUS X TEEBS – FATES SAY

Veteran noisesmith Daedelus and Brainfeeder affiliate Teebs form like Voltron on this aurally orgasmic piece entitled Fates Say. Featured on the 6th installment of All City Records’ monthly LA 10″ series, which is basically the September edition. You know how this works people. Look down dere!

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DAEDELUS x TEEBS – FATES SAY [DOWNLOAD]

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MAGICAL PROPERTIES TOUR FEAT. DAEDELUS + THE GASLAMP KILLER

Oh hot damn. Someone get my helmut cause my heads about to explode from awesomeness. L.A. the land of smog and TRUE underground music is about to do it again. This lineup is about to terrorize the United States (and Canada) and I suggest any beat loving fool to book their tickets NOW. Check the official press release after the drop for more info on this spectacular event.

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Tags: 12th Planet, Alpha Pup, Brainfeeder, DAEDELUS, FREE THE ROBOTS, L.A., Magical Properties, SAMIYAM, Teebs, THE GASLAMP KILLER

BLIND I FOR THE KIDS PRESENTS… EMPOWER

A persons spirit is the power that propells us past our mental and physical limitations….
limitations that often define our human condition.

To empower another is to inspire and to inspire is to be in spirit. Like each record on this compilation, you play a part in the whole. You have the power of spirit, mind,and body let the music speak to ya soul.

The collaborative family at Blind I is daring you to EMPOWER and be EMPOWERED in 2010 and beyond…
here is your soundtrack to always be present with you.

We trust in your path.

-BLIND I FOR THE KIDS-

Track List & Download after the J…

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Tags: $, *PBBT!, 215TFK, BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS, BRAINWASH PROJECTS, BRIAN JACKSON, BUILD AN ARK, CAMP LO, Clipse, COMMON, DAEDELUS, Dam Funk, DANDIGGITY, DAVID AXELROD, Débruit, EARTH, EDDIE KENDRICKS, Erykah Badu, FIREWATER, GEORGE BENSON, GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, GIL SCOTT-HERON, Groundation, IAN MACLEAN, Jazzanova, Jill Scott, Kanye West, Knowa Knowone, LOSOUL, Lupe Fiasco, MAIYA, Maxwell, MEEZY, Mos Def, NEPTUNES, NO, OUTKAST, QUA, RAS G, REMINSCENCE QUARTET, Röyksopp, SEASUNZ, Shuta Hasunuma, STRAY, WIND & FIRE, WISEPROOF, ZO!

DANDIGGITY’S ECLECTICUTS VOL.15

Sometimes it’s just isn’t your month to be awesome. My laptop crapped out on me for a month and that meant I was behind on everything. Thus why my comp is coming out a couple days behind schedule. Yeah, boo hoo buddy. Well I hope you all enjoy this months offering. 10 tracks of mood music for this moody day (it’s finally raining in San Jose). I’ll get through this problem and I know you all will get through yours.

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Tags: DAEDELUS, DANDIGGITY, Dandiggity's Eclectic Cuts, DJ ELI, EclectiCuts, GUIDO, ILLYAH & LTD. CANDY, J ROCC, James Pants, JOKER, LAZER SWORD, MASSIVE ATTACK, YOSAKU