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NO KNOWS DOPE | NO KNOWS BABIES | APRIL 20XI

Last Monday, April 11th at 10:43AM, my daughter Ajané arrived into the world. It was the most beautifulest thing in the world without a doubt. Being “on call” for the whole month of March & April kinda put a roadblock in my head as to what ‘theme’ I wanted to execute for Aprils NKD & as I pondered the thoughts I lowkey was already playing the soundtrack & not even knowing it. Playing songs that I felt related to what I was going through or have gone through or what I want to achieve as a man & as a father to my children. About a week before the 15th (sorry for the delay… been busy changing diapers n schitt. pun.) I finally decided to dedicate this months NKD to the babies. The children. The kids! But no… not on some Yo Gabba Gabba or Kids Sing Along schitt… naw… on some grown folks – grown biz – type of musical growth if you will. Whether you are a mother or a father, raising your sons or daughters, this edition goes harder to marauder & slaughter any biologicals that don’t bother. I breaks water! hahaha Naw pho trill tho… I’m on Cloud 9000 & 99! Blind I For The Kids… literally.

TL & DL after…

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JOHN MAYER – EDGE OF DESIRE (THE APARTMENT SESSION)

The Mayer man cometh. John Mayer decided to record a brand spanking new rough, in-his-apartment track entitled “Edge Of Desire” to thank his fans for their support. I know there’s plenty of John Mayer stans that visit Blind I, so I’m happy to be able to feed your hunger. Weirdos. Just kidding….partake!

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JOHN MAYER – DO YOU KNOW ME + ASSASSIN

I just got my advance copy of John Mayer‘s new album Battle Studies, dropping November 17th, and after my first listen-thru it doesn’t disappoint at all! 11 tracks, drawing from all the typical Mayer influences of Rock, Soul, and the like. I wanted to let the Blind I faithful peep some of the new shit so you’ll be excited to cop the album when it drops on the 17th! Check out a quick stream of “Assassin” and then download “Do You Know Me” below. Partake!

John Mayer – Do You Know Me

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John Mayer – Assassin (DL zShare)

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November 17th! iTunes and Amazon. Do that!

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LATE PASS | OCTOBER 27, 2009

“I’ll be there in 5 minutes…..(5 hours later) I’ll be there in 5 minutes“….LATE PASS!

Wale – Letter (feat. John Mayer) (Download)

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Hey Champ – Cold Dust Girl (Download)

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Shawnna – Believe Me (feat. John Legend) (Download)

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Clipse – Popular Demand (Popeyes)(feat. Cam’ron) (Download)

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Army Of The Pharaohs – Godzilla (Download)

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Strong Arm Steady – Get Ready (feat. Talib Kweli) (Download)

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VIDEO: JOHN MAYER – WHO SAYS

Here’s the video for John Mayer’s “Who Says“. John Mayer stays with his hood pass.

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BLIND I SAYS GO! OCTOBER 2009

I saw the artwork of Alex Andreyev and I thought it fit perfectly! As the Fall begins and we look towards the next few months of brisk temperatures and brown leaves on the ground, we can rock in unison with this month’s Blind I Says Go!, encompassing all of the vibes that I believe go hand-in-hand with the Autumn months – hard work, coming of age, fun, love, elevated mindstates, balance, impulse – all entwined through music! Your tour guides through these matters are names like Mos Def, Ghostface Killah, Big Boi, Bullion, Hudson Mohawke, The Clipse, Curren$y, Donell Jones, John Mayer, KJ, Pharrell, Madonna, Melanie Fiona, N.E.R.D., Mayer Hawthorne, Now On, The Flaming Lips, other newcomers, and even yours truly! This one’s sure to be an enjoyable experience….so without further ado…..GO!

Download Blind I Says GO! October 2009 (Sharebee)

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JOHN MAYER – WHO SAYS

Everyone’s favorite white guy John Mayer just made a song about getting stoned and doing what you wanna do. I support this 10000%. Shit, even this site was created over a blunt and a dream! This will most likely be featured on Mayer’s upcoming release “Who Says“, but for now you can check it out here. Partake!

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DONT ACT LIKE….

you weren’t dying when john mayer overstunted on kanye…priceless.

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