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SUB REN-FOR JAMES

Our very own Noah not only posts the ill compilations on Blind I, does amazing graphic work and kills it over at Turntablefm, but he also rhymes. If you are unfamiliar with his group Sub Ren, then you need to check out their music via the Bandcamp link below. This particular track is an ode to the late great J. Dilla. This is a song from their upcoming album, E.P.I.C. You know we will be keeping you in the loop as more songs are released! Check it out! And if you never downloaded NO Knows Dilla, do yourself a favor and add that to your collection.

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VIDEO: J.DILLA STILL SHINING DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

On February 7th, the legendary J. Dilla’s birthday, this documentary about his life and his work will be released.  Keep his spirit alive and show love when it drops.

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BLIND I SAYS GO! AUGUST 2010 • THE INTERLUDE

I really outdid myself with this one. This…..right here….is my…..most fluid, themed, consistent BISG compilation yet! August’s edition of Blind I Says GO! is giving love to the joints you love but forget to revisit….the Yin to the typical Yang of selections that jump out at us on out favorite records….yes that’s right, the INTERLUDE! When I came up with this concept I had a few special ones in mind that I’d always loved, but I had no idea I’d be able to pick 40 tracks that combined into an hour-long mindgasm of sonic delicacy. You like my wordplay I know you do. All the greats are here along for the ride too — 112, Little Brother, Hi-Tek, Usher, Talib Kweli, Sa-Ra, Brand New Funk, Justin Timberlake, Sonnymoon, I, CED, Common, Bilal, The Neptunes, N.E.R.D., Group Home, Outkast, SWV, Dwele, Drake, Missy Elliott, Kelis, Timbaland & Magoo, John Legend, Mayer Hawthorne, Yesterday’s New Quintet, Erykah Badu, Diddy, B.I.G., Madlib, Jay-Z, Janelle Monaé, Jake One, Dilla, Gang Starr, Dimlite, Dert, Constrobuz, Beat Maker Beat, Sol+10….I mean C’MON SON! You already know what you need to do.

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Track listing after the jump!

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DJ JAZZY JEFF AND MICK BOOGIE PRESENT-SUMMERTIME

I was at a cookout yesterday and Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff’s “Summertime” came on. There really is no such thing as having an event during the season without hearing this and other classic summertime songs. So, right on time for the 4th, Mick Boogie Undrcrwn and Jeff teamed up to create this mixtape with almost 50 hits from De la Soul to Quincy Jones. Audible goodness for days. Check out the tracklist after the jump.

Faze-O-Riding High

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Black Moon-Who Got The Props

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MAIYA PRESENTS…ELECTRICITY VOL. 2

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Hey hey! Since last month’s go round, summer has officially started and I’m feeling great. The weather is warmer, opportunities are blooming and we all have a lot to look forward to. I’m a city girl (NYC to exact) and for the first volume, I included songs with  good energy that reminded me of the pulse the metropolis exudes. This version is a little smoother, but somehow it puts me in the mindset of all the lights and the action. Making these is really abstract process, so it’s better to let you play it than explain it. Y’all know my formula by now. Enjoy. Everything you need is after the jump.

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MOS DEF X ROBERT GLASPER-LIVE DILLA TRIBUTE

In honor of the late great J Dilla, Mos Def and Robert Glasper came together for a live tribute in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They covered lots of material so pop the hood for 16 tracks.

Spotted at BamaLoveSoul

Tracks and link after the jump.

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DJ RASTA ROOT-THE REST OF DILLA VOL. 1

Today, DJ Rasta Root released “The Rest of Dilla” Vol 1.

“I feel like my strength is mixing and blending, so that what you will get; one seamless blend from start to finish. No gimmicks, no talking, just DILLA” Root said.

You can play this mix from start to finish. Nice selection. Link after the jump.

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BILAL – RETURN OF MR.WONDERFUL

Bilal has been doing thangs on the under since his last album but hasnt dropped some schitt in a minute. It’s a mixtape of the schitt he’s done with other artists as well as 1 off projects. This JUST popped in my inbox so I had to share. I aint even heard it yet… but  I dont need to in order to tell u that u needs to fucks wit it!

Track list & DL after the Van Halen…

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Tags: 88, 9TH, Bilal, Clipse, COMM, DILLA, GURU, HOV, KUZMA, MOP, MOS, MUSIQ, NOTTZ, P, RANDY, SARA, SASHA, SCRATCH, SONNY, STATIK

MAIYA PRESENTS…COSMIC SOUNDS

Blind I Faithful! We acquire more and MORE of you each month, and we love sharing our compilations with you. There is so  much fun in it. My last few mixes have been smooth and soulful- reflective of my typical mood. But this past month has been loaded with crazy-making-moments and lots on my plate. So as a result, I spiced this one up a little bit. Its jumpier and more bombastic, but then there are pleasant lulls along the way with the slow-rolling joints.

Tracks and link after the DDDDDDRRRRRoooPPPP

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