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10 YEARS ON THE ROAD WITH MOCHILLA

On Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, Peek Gallery in association with Noise Pop proudly presents an exclusive photo gallery IF IT FITS IN THE BACKPACK…10 Years On the Road with MOCHILLA. Between B+ and Coleman, Mochilla’s co-founders, the two have photographed some of music’s biggest icons, including Eminem, Lauryn Hill, Black Eyed Peas, DJ Shadow, MF Doom, Dilated Peoples, Blackalicious, David Axelrod, Mulatu Astatke, J.Dilla, EPMD, Snoop Dogg, Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli), Damian Marley, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Madlib, Jay Electronica, and many others. Outside of their photography work, Mochilla developed into a full service production company, producing 3 groundbreaking music films which include KEEPINTIME, BRASILINTIME, and TIMELESS, all exploring the connection between Jazz/Soul/Funk/Brasilian music and the latter generation of DJs and producers who were so influenced by the previous generation’s music and aesthetic. Recent video projects include Eric Coleman’s video work w/ Jay Electronica in South Africa; B+’s travels w/ Nas & Damian Marley in Jamaica; an interview with the legendary Jose Maria “Curro” Fuentes (producer of some of Colombia’s most important musicians and orchestras on his own Discos Curro imprint); and their combined work on Banksy’s film, “Exit Through The Gift Shop.”

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Tags: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, B+, BLACK EYED PEAS, Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli), Blackalicious, COLEMAN, DAMIAN MARLEY, DAVID AXELROD, Dilated Peoples, DJ Shadow, EMINEM, EPMD, J DILLA, Jay Electronica, LAURYN HILL, MADLIB, MF DOOM, MOCHILLA, MULATU ASTATKE, Nas, SNOOP DOGG

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!

BLIND I SAYS GO! FEBRUARY 2009 | $’ BIRTHDAY EDITION

2008 was a great year for the kid. Blind I did it’s thing, I learned a lot from both good and fucking horrible situations, and I came out on the other side of the fire battle-tested and ready to step into 2009 with a new outlook and a specific set of skills….skills that make people like me a nightmare for people like you! Shouts to Liam Neeson. Anyway, I stepped up my game and found that it’s only appropriate, since I turn 23 today, to put together this month’s Blind I Says Go! compilation with 23 of the most tranquilizing joints I could fit onto one mix to help me focus! Yes, I did this one with a purely selfish intent, but honestly it ended up being one of the best compilations I’ve ever done.  Sometimes you have to ditch the “new & hot” inclusions in order to maintain the ambiance of a mix. Where else do you get attention to detail like that? If you enjoyed the Backstroke Series or $ Is Feeling Some Kinda Way, this one might top em all. Tracklisting after the jump….Partake!
Download Blind I Says GO! February 2009 (Megaupload)
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Tags: AMY WINEHOUSE, BJORK, Blind I Says Go, D'Nell, DAFT PUNK, DAVID AXELROD, Dexter Wansel, DWELE, Eric Roberson, Erykah Badu, Feist, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, Grant Green, Incubus, J*DAVEY, JAY DEE, John Coltrane, LITTLE DRAGON, muhsinah, Nhmiah Su, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Sa Ra, STEVE SPACEK, Tiombe Lockhart

FOR THE TRUE MUSIC HEADS…

Str8 outta the LBC, GR8 JSN of The Weirdoz & former L.A. Symphony fame compiled a dope ass compilation for the homies. He sent it to me being that we folx & all & after listening to it, I had to ask him if I could just do up a quick cover for it to put up on the site for y’all to enjoy as much as I have been.

GR8 JSN’S YELLOW LIGHT XTRAVAGANZA – THE SLOW MO MIX 1

GR8 JSN’S YELLOW LIGHT XTRAVAGANZA – THE SLOW MO MIX 2

eNjOy!

Tags: Cee-lo, CURTIS MAYFIELD, DAVID AXELROD, DELFONICS, DEVIN THE DUDE, GR8 JSN, L.A. SYMPHONY, THE WEIRDOZ