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THE BLIND I MUSIC BOUTIQUE PRESENTS TRACKADEMICKS “STATE OF THE ARTS” BOOK+ALBUM RELEASE PARTY+TICKET GIVEAWAY

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Here at Blind I we have always been about the music and the cultures that manifest themselves around this evolving art form. Within the last few years Blind I has been steadily building its repertoire beyond the blog from creating our popular music compilations, to sponsoring local concerts, organizing events at major music conferences and so forth. We have achieved so much in a short amount of time (and without any cooperate backing) yet we are always looking to further explore and expand what we can do to better serve the musical populace.

We have been playing around with this one idea for quite some time.  After much waiting and planning we would like to present to everyone our newest endeavor, The Blind I Music Boutique. We will be curating musical events showcasing the artists we have grown to love and enjoy on our site, and in real life. Taking the initiative to work closely with these artists we hope to ensure an event that highlights an eclectic array of sounds and talents. Our wish is to further broaden the participant’s scope and taste when the night is through (to basically have a good time).

The first artist to grace our new series will be no other than that Bay Area maestro, Trackademicks. We will be celebrating the recent release of his debut album and book, “State of the Arts” at 330 Rich in beautiful San Francisco with performances by Track’s and the entire HNRL Crew! This party is guaranteed to pop off. With an opening performance from J*Davey’s own Polyester The Saint and an all-star line up of DJs on the decks, live art stimulating your eyes via Mister Bouncer, an early open bar provided by Remy Martin, and food provided by the burrito baron DJ Mr. E (Papalote), we got you covered on all the bases (everything except a date, that’s on you).

Hit the jump for more information plus a chance to WIN TICKETS to the Boutique…

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VIDEO: TRACKADEMICS – STATE OF THE ARTS

It’s almost safe to say that I support all things Trackademics. New visuals for the title track of his upcoming album, set to release January 25th.

Tags: HONOR ROLL, STATE OF THE ARTS, TRACKADEMICS, Video

JOSIE STINGRAY – JOSIE

Brand new single from Honor Roll affiliate Josie Stingray entitled Josie. Produced by Trackademicks. Sure to put a boogie in your butt. That is, if you’re into that sort of thing….

Josie Stingray – Josie by The Honor Roll

JOSIE STINGRAY – JOSIE [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: HONOR ROLL, JOSIE, JOSIE STINGRAY, SINGLE, TRACKADEMICKS

DJ CUZZIN B & JAY*CLIPP – SOUL 4 SALE

My brotha I-Ced put me on to this dope mix from the good homies DJ Cuzzin B & Jay*Clipp who basically, made a seriously dope mix of all the artists I love & will love. You’ll see a plethora of Blind I faves from Full Crate to Kendrick Lamar to Jneiro Jarel to HNRL to Robin Hannibal to Marvin Gaye & more! Heres a taste…

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TL & DL to follow…

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Tags: 1-O.A.K., BADD LUCC, CANYA REIAL, CARMEN RODGERS, D'ANGELO, DIE & INTERFACE, DION, DIVAGEEK, DJ CUZZIN B, ERIC LAU, FULL CRATE, GENO YOUNG, HI-TEK, HNRL, HONOR ROLL, JAMIE WOON, JAY*CLIPP, JNEIRO JAREL, JOYA MOOI, Kendrick Lamar, KESHIA SHONTELLE, KURUPT, LOVEY JEAN, LUX DEVILLE, MADDSLINKY, MARC DE CLIVE LOWE, Marvin Gaye, muhsinah, Murs, ODDISEE, OLIVER DAYSOUL, OMAR, PRINCE, Q-TIP, Reggie B, ROBIN HANNIBAL, ROCQUE WUN, SANEYES, STRAY, TAWAIAH, TERRACE MARTIN, THA BOOGIE, TYLER WOODS, WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT

VIDEO: SPANK POPS – BEAUTIFUL NOISE

From the Bay Area’s almighty Honor Roll Crew is a new video from recording artist Spank Pops from his recently dropped EP of the same name The Beautiful Noise. Full of that smooth Bay style Spanks puts it down for the town and the love of Hip Hop music. The EP is free by the way. Official press release after the drop.

SPANK POPS – THE BEAUTIFUL NOISE EP [DOWNLOAD]

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Tags: HONOR ROLL, SPANK POPS, THE BAY AREA, THE BEAUTIFUL NOISE

1-O.A.K. – ME & YOU

From one HNRL member post to another… DAMN THEY STAY ACTIVE!! The homie 1-O.A.K. produces, sings, harmonizes & delivers the fiah all by himself on his latest single entitle “Me & You” (…your momma & your cousin will love this too!) You know the drill…

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1-O.A.K. – ME & YOU [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: 1-O.A.K., HNRL, HONOR ROLL

EXCLUSIVE: F.A.M.E. – NIGHTCAP FEAT. MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER

Awwwwwww yes! New F.A.M.E.! Teeko, Max Kane & Malaguti have been @ it non stop since their release of Truthpics & like everyone else, I have been waiting for that NEW NEW! Alas, I opened my inbox this morning to find that my brother like no other Max Kane had delivered the new freshness to Blind I on a 1st dibs basis…FTW! F.A.M.E. enlists the ever so lively Mike Baker The Bike Maker from The Town’s own HNRL. With additional guitar from Mugpush (On The Hill Productions) this song goes the distance! Enough bable… Peep, DL, bump, share, eNjOy!

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DL includes instrumental as well.

F.A.M.E. – NIGHT CAP FEAT. MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: F.A.M.E, HNRL, HONOR ROLL, MALAGUTI, MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER, Movemakers, MUGPUSH, TEEKO

TRACKADEMICS – FOOL ON THE HILL FEAT. PHONTE

Trackademics + Phontigallo = Too Much Posse. Good lawd.

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TRACKADEMICS – FOOL ON THE HILL FEAT. PHONTE [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: FOOL ON THE HILL, HONOR ROLL, PHONTE, STATE OF THE ARTS, TRACKADEMICS

VIDEO: MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER – LA LA LA

My nigga Mike Baker The pinche Bike Maker n schitt from the illustrious & praise worthy Honor Roll crew dropped this video last week & my ass been on one (sorry for the delay my nigz!) the video is dope no question… the song is doper! Produced by the other homie Vinroc of the mighty Triple Threat crew. The visuals for it are just perfect (SCHITT IS TITS!!) Directed & edited by Rob Critical (HA Critical). I love the lyrics in the vid too, kinda makes me wish there was a bouncing ball or bike for that matter to follow along hahaha. Anyways… peep the goods! & Jedi respecognition to the HNRL for always hittin us over the head with THAT SCHITT!!!

Tags: HONOR ROLL, MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER, ROB CRITICAL, VINROC

DJ TAP.10 – MADE MIX VOL.4

The homie Tap.10 from the illustrious & praise worthy Honor Roll did this mix for Made Jewelry to celebrate their new line “Made In SF” . It’s a collection of recent joints Tap has been feeling along with some classic, lesser known Frisco anthems. Peep just a taste of the goodness then DL the whole schitt afterwards…

Goapele – Milk & Honey (Mind Motion Mix)

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Tags: 1-O.A.K., ALEXANDER O'NEAL, Digable Planets, E-40, EVELYN "CHAMPAGNE" KING, Freeway, GOAPELE, Hieroglyphics, HONOR ROLL, I.M.P., JAKE ONE, JOYO VELARDE, JUICY, MADE JEWELRY, MESSY MARV, MONICA, NINA SKY, ONRA, Penguin Prison, Quadron, RBL POSSE, Reggie B, RICH KIDD, SAN QUINN, SPANK POPS, TALIB KWELI, TRACKADEMICKS