I was hoping the cover would be complete in time for me to post this on Dilla’s birthday. But, I’m glad that we waited a little bit because it allowed me listen to the songs a few more times, and make some last-minute tweaks.  I’ve decided to theme my Rendezvous mixes this year in order to challenge myself and take them to the next level. It’s February, so doing a tribute to one of my favorite producers and a true visionary was the first thing that came to mind.  Most people who visit Blind I are avid collectors of Dilla’s material, so there are probably no songs that we’ve left out over the years (see: No’s Dilla Vol. 1 and 2). So instead, I pulled together some of my favorites; group and solo material, original samples and music from unrelated artists that give me similarly warm vibes. I hope you enjoy. And while we’re all sharing material it’s important to remember that Dilla has a foundation. I made a donation a few weeks back, and I encourage you all to do the same: http://jdillafoundation.org/. No amount is too small. Supporting our youth and keeping music programs alive is our collective responsibility.
RIP James Dewitt Yancey.

MAIYA PRESENTS RENDEZVOUS: THE DILLA EDITION [DOWNLOAD]

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.

MAIYA PRESENTS…SPRING SOUNDS-[DOWNLOAD]

5. Transit

TL & DL to follow…

DJ CUZZIN B & JAY*CLIPP – SOUL 4 SALE | DOWNLOAD

Okay so, thus far we have had NKD’s on some str8 up heat to kick start it all, then Dilla, then Beats, then Love , then Stereolab, then Portishead, then we had last months double NKD for Stevie & for this month I had to go with my man Busa Busss!! So many people sleep on Busta Rhymes! I never see him any ANNNNNNNNNNNYBODYS top 10 or top 20 for that matter. I had to dead that by doing a No Knows Busta. 60 pinche tracks! & even THAT was narrowed down. These are just my all time favorite Busta songs of all time. The others will be saved for a sequel somewhere down the road, but for now I think these will suffice. If you’ve always thought like me… then this is FOR YOU! If you sittin’ there reading this like… “really No? Busta?” then stick yo’self Pretty Tony & hit the jump to DL like yesterday!! (my bad for the 1 day delay)

NKD PRESENTS… NO KNOWS BUSTA(1 OF 2)  [DOWNLOAD]

NKD PRESENTS… NO KNOWS BUSTA(2 OF 2)  [DOWNLOAD]

(Trust. You need both links for complete freshness)

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!

@ 1st I was like WTF? Then I continued to watch it & was mind blown! Mog’s is REALLY trying to do it this year on the video tip I see! Allot of very well made creative & original ideas coming out. I like it! It’s a good time to be alive right now! Directed by Court Dunn. Shouts to NahRight for the official drop on em.

http://blindiforthekids.com/music/beatsncrates_radio002.mp3“>Download audio file (a>)

Peep & Get. TL & all that after the after…

DOWNLOAD |  BEATS+CRATES RADIO: SPACE.MIND.GRIND W/TEEKO & MAX KANE [MEDIAFIRE]

This month I decided to flip the script & keep it off this NKD. Get it? No scripts… just beats. Thus, No Knows Beats! From my favorite producers past, present & future. This cover is quite special to me as well because it is a painting of me done by my brother like no other Dee Jae Pa’este of Konscious Klothing & he was kind enough to let me use it for this months NKD art. (I mean… IT IS ME tho hahahaha). I have been bumping this all day while I was working on the back cover & it is damn good designing music… or work music… or whatever you use it for. Burn a CD, drop it on your mp3 players & cypher with your homies while you cruise the block or BBQ it up… or just stfu & listen.

A list of who’s on this batch & the DL after the J…

DOWNLOAD NO KNOWS DOPE – MARCH 20X [MEDIAFIRE | MULTIUPLOAD]

eNjOy!

Revolutions Per Minute out April 20th. Yes! 

DOWNLOAD STABLISHED 2009 MUSIC COMPILATION [STABLABS]