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MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 17

I know silence is golden, but not when it comes to this music I love so much.  Man it’s been a long time…! deep breath~~~ Life is now and your next journey has arrived and the new  MEEZY LISTENING 17 is just your soundtrack.   I have a lot of good stuff for you this time around..something old , something new, something borrowed , something blue… all compiled just for you!  A new journey is ahead of us all, so step into that new you and hop on this train we call life and go go Live that!!
DL and TL at the end of the line.
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Tags: Bilal, COLEMAN, Curren$y, Daedelus Alex Lattimore, DON PRAHFIT, ERK THA JERK, Gemineye Presents..., HOPE, J DILLA, J.ESPINOSA, Jeff Lorber, Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar, Keys N Krates, Kooley HIgh, KURL BOOGIE, Lite, Los Amigos Invisibles, Najee Taylor McFerrin, ODDISEE, Quadron, R-Cade | SmoovGroovs, RAEKWON, Roosevelt, SLAKAH THE BEATCHILD, SNOOP DOGG, Snoop Dogg Ft. Marty James, THE STUYVESANTS, Tommy Guerrero, Wiz Khalifa

NO KNOWS DOPE | NO KNOWS BOSSANOVA | MARCH 20XI

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We’re going to South America with this one! From Philly to Rio de Janeiro, from Cali to São Paulo, from the D to Pelourinho to Brooklyn to Salvador & right into your NKD collection! Those that know me, know that I am a  huge fan of Bossa Nova/Brazilian music. It blew up by mainly young musicians & college students in the 1960′s & since then has continued to be a influence in todays music from Koop to Nouvelle Vague & Jneiro Jarel. Bossanova rhythmically has Samba foundations , while harmonically the structure lies in Jazz going from sophisticated to dissonant. I am a sucka for dissonance, thus why Stevie, Dilla & Bossa Nova/Brazilian music are my all time favorites. I took my time with this one & hope you enjoy it as much I did putting it together.  No’s a boss on Bossanova…gone!

TL & DL…

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Tags: ANTHONY HAMILTON, ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, ARTHUR VEROCAI, BADEN POWELL, BLACKSTAR TALIB KWELI MOS DEF, BOSSA RIO, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DORIVAL CAYMMI, EDU LOBO, ELIS REGINA, ELIZETE CARDOSO, GINGA TRIO, HAYLING, J DILLA, JAY DEE, JNEIRO JAREL, João Gilberto, JORGE BEN, LUIS BONFA, Marilia Medalha, MILTON NASCIMENTO, NKD, NO KNOWS DOPE, NOAH DEE AKILI, PERY RIBEIRO, ROBERTO MENESCAL, SELIA BARBOSA, SERGIO MENDES, SHINEY'S FOOD, STAN GETZ, TAMBA 4, TAMBA TRIO, THE CLASS:SICKS, THE PHARCYDE, VINICIUS DE MORAES, ZIMBO TRIO

SDOT’S IDISH 3.1

It’s the return of Sdot*s Idish! If you’re familiar with it, you know what to do. If not, you should really get on it! Tracklisting & link after the jump…EnJOY! › Continue reading

Tags: 14KT, 3.1, AFTA-1, CASEY VEGGIES, EPSILON PROJECT, FREEWAY & JAKE ONE, Great Weekend, idish, J DILLA, J ROC, KRITIKUL BEATS & TEDDYP, MADLIB, ODDISEE, sdot*, SLAKAH THE BEATHCHILD, Soulful!, SWIFF D, Ta-Ku, TAKE, TOTAL SCIENCE

TA’RAACH – LEMONADE [GURU MIX]

All City Records continues their excellent LA Producers 10″ Series this time featuring Detroit native, Ta’Raach, and Mochilla co-founder Coleman for their 9th edition.  The limited edition 10″ vinyl is out now and will be hitting digital outlets on March 15th.

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Today enjoy the free mp3 download from Ta’Raach for the track “Lemonade (Guru Mix)”. Many maybe familiar with Ta’Raach’s work with J Dilla on “Welcome to Detroit”, his work with Waajeed on the first Platinum Pied Pipers album, his collaborative album with Blu for the group C.R.A.C., and his various solo work including his album “The Fevers.”

TA’RAACH – LEMONADE [GURU MIX] | DOWNLOAD

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Tags: ALL CITY RECORDS, Beats, blu, C.R.A.C., GURU, J DILLA, PLATINUM, TA'RAACH, WAAJEED

NO KNOWS DOPE | NO KNOWS DILLA 2 | FEBRUARY 20XI

No explanation needed. No tracklist either. Syke. It’s after the jump along with the DL. DILLA FOREVER!

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Tags: DIL WITHERS, DILLA DOGG, J DILLA, JAMES DEWITT YANCEY, JAY DEE, MC SILK, NKD, NO KNOWS DILLA, NO KNOWS DOPE, PAY JAY

VIDEO: J. DILLA: STILL SHINING

I think it’s safe to say that J. Dilla has positively affected each and every one of the members of the Blind I staff in some major way. Each one of us probably has our own answer as to how he did exactly but the fact still remains that he did. I still remember where I was and what I was doing when I found out he passed and I’m still feel bummed every time one of his timeless tracks pops up on my shuffle. But I’m soon filled with gladness that this man ever existed in the first place. Happy Belated Birthday J Dilla. May your soul live on through the hearts and minds of any and everyone who has a love and appreciation for anything that resembles quality music. Props to B. Kyle on the video. More info on the documentary below.

Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James “J.Dilla” Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon.

Tags: B. KYLE., DOCUMENTARY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, J DILLA, JAMES YANCEY, JAY DEE, PAY JAY, REST IN POWER, STILL SHINING

BLIND I SAYS GO! DECEMBER 2010

Life is all about progression. Time doesn’t stop, we don’t get any younger, and it’s always the early bird that catches the worm. With the closing of another year, I know I speak for the entire Blind I staff when I say that I hope you’ve all grown as we have; seen what’s being done and aspired to be better…for as you know, Blind I ALWAYS says GO!…

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Track listing after the jump.
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Tags: ALOE BLACC, B.O.B., Big K.R.I.T., CEE-LO GREEN, EMINEM, Gangrene, J DILLA, Jean Grae, john legend, Lupe Fiasco, Miguel, Raheem Devaughn, ROYCE DA 5'9, RZA, Sulaiman, The Cool Kids, trademark da skydiver, Vic Spencer, Wiz Khalifa

NO KNOWS DOPE | OUTKAST | SLUM VILLAGE

I know… I know… I know. It’s about damn time. & you’re right. It is. My bad for the delay. No excuses (even tho I got em). Last time I’ll be late for the rest of the year (only 1 month left jackass… not that difficult). Anyways the long awaited No Knows Outkast that was supposed to drop on the 15th of last month is finally here. It’s filled with all my faves & was a batch & a half to put together. As for this month I felt taking it to the slums, thus, No Knows Slum Village, same formula as Kast, same difficult task, all executed for the love of your support & your need for dopenaassss. TL’s & DL’s you know where…eNjOy!

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Tags: AB, ANDRE 3000, B-REAL, BAATIN, BAHAMADIA, BIG BOI, BLACK MILK, BREAKFAST CLUB, BROWN SKIN, BUSTA RHYMES, CEE-LO GREEN, DIRT MCGIRT, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DWELE, EIGHTBALL & MJG, ELZHI, Erykah Badu, FOCUS, FRANK NITT, Goodie Mob, ILLA J, J DILLA, Janelle Monae, JAY DEE, LACKSIDAISYCAL, LOCSMIF, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, MC BREED, Mystikal, NKD, NO KNOWS DOPE, ORGANIZED NOIZE, OUTKAST, PHAT KAT, PHIL THA AGONY, Q-TIP, RAEKWON, SLEEPY BROWN, SLIMM CALHOUN, SLUM VILLAGE, SNOOP DOGG, T3, Tash

J DILLA “SO FAR TO GO” ART CONTEST

CALLING ALL MY FELLOW ARTIST FOLKS:
Ma Dukes and the J Dilla Foundation, with La Famiglia Magazine and 323East are proud to announce “So Far To Go,” an official J Dilla tribute with an international art contest. This contest is an invitation to fans around the world to gather and celebrate the life of one of the most influential recording artists and producers, James Dewitt Yancey, also known as J Dilla. The “So Far To Go” Art Contest was created to contribute to the legacy J Dilla left behind through artistic expression.

Artists create original designs inspired by the legacy of J Dilla and register by uploading their artwork to www.art4dilla.com. Users vote on the artist’s work to choose the winner. The winning design will be produced as a poster and limited edition Giclee print series signed by the artist and J Dilla’s mother, Ma Dukes. Proceeds will be donated to the J Dilla Foundation and fund their ongoing programs.

Contest Dates:
9/20/10 – Artist can enter the contest and upload artwork
9/30/10 – Voting starts
12/30/10 – Contest Ends

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Tags: art contest, FAT BEATS, J DILLA, J DILLA FOUNDATION

MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON ENSEMBLE – DRIPS/TAKE NOTICE FEAT. FLYING LOTUS

They killed it.

Here. You’ll need this.

MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON ENSEMBLE – DRIPS/TAKE NOTICE [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: DRIPS/TAKE NOTICE, FLYING LOTUS, J DILLA, MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGUSON ENSEMBLE