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SULAIMAN-PAST PERFECT

I stopped what I was doing to immediately check out and post $ulaiman’s new project Past Perfect. The phrase “steel sharpens steel” usually applies to a symbiotic relationship, but when it comes to Suli, he’s sharpening his own skills through diligence, hard work and consistency. I’ve listened to every tape he’s put out (check the archives) and this project shows incredible range. Whether production wise or lyrically, there is something for everyone on Past Perfect. Songs to groove to, zone out to, dance to. A little bit of everything! I pulled out a few of my favorites for you but do yourself a favor and hit the skip for the tracklist, link and some recent footage of him at Onyx 2.0. #Church

Fantasy World

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Gasconadé

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Jenesaisquoi

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KNXWLEDGE-UNDRTHEWEATHR EP

Knx  just dropped UndrTheWeathr. I’m actually not feeling so great this week, and he’s complained about not feeling so hot.  The cold weather has arrived, and it’s taking folks down with a vengeance! The good news is that laying low and rejuvenating is 10xs better when you’re wrapped up in bed with some new music to check out. This EP is short and sweet. If you don’t have his previous EPs, hit up his Bandcamp page or do a search on Blind I and beef up your collection. You’ll be glad you did.

NoMoaRaps

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KNXWLEDGE- UNDRTHEWEATHR EP [BANDCAMP]

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MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL. 15

I once told Sulaiman that I wanted to find the art that was on the walls in that scene of Belly (by Thierry le Goues) and suggested he use it for (RDV7). I’m big on art and the walls of my apartment have always been lined with it. He delivered immaculately. The talent on the Blind I staff never ceases to amaze me. Our imaginations are all over the place.  For this volume, Noah asked me the usual, “What do you want the cover to look like?” I responded with my usual abstract (albeit unhelpful) explanation of what I had in mind.  It went something like this.

Me: Ummm this is what I’m thinking (Shows a classic photo of Kate Moss smoking a cigarette). I like the idea of a beautiful woman smoking a cigarette. Probably because I want someone to take an edgy picture of me with a cigarette. Even though I don’t smoke.  (Shows photo of Naomi Campbell naked pointing a gun at the camera). Like a good girl gone bad vibe.
No: I feel you. Let me look at all of these pics. I’m in full agreement with having titties on the covers of RDV now. I’m glad Pam Grier was the first.
Me: Well… it’s not about the titties, Noah. More like raw sexuality and strength, you know?
No: Yeah…All that. And titites!

The one we ended up with was the first image I sent to Noah. And I love the way he flipped it! If you’ve noticed, we’ve posted less and less of these compilations. It’s not because we don’t love them or don’t care. We just want to adhere to our mantra of quality over quantity and allow you to really spend time with each one.  It’s always a joy for me to highlight artists that are friends of mine on here and this month there are several.  Hopefully you enjoy this one! Tracks/links after the jump.

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KNXWLEDGE- HEXUAL SEALINGS 1.5 EP + KONSISTENSI EP

Yesterday, I told Knxwledge that I have to strain my eyes to read all of the shorthand in his songs, and even his  tweets. I have to reread these titles in the posts like 10 times for fear of  posting a typo. But that’s one of the many things that makes him unique, aside from his dope-as-fuck-beats. I realized that I had gotten behind on posting his most recent EPs, so now all of you fans out there get hit with the double whammy post. Yes indeed! Hexual Sealings 1.5 and Konsistensi will surely warm you and your speakers up on this fall day! Here are a few tracks from both projects that I’m digging. Hit the skip for the Konsistensi cover and the links! Happy listening.

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KNXWLEDGE-HEXUAL SEALINGS 1.5 EP [BANDCAMP]

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KNXWLEDGE: HUD.DREEMS EP

We were really starting to get into a rhythm with posting EPs from Knxwledge like every other day for a minute. Then just when it seemed like there was a brief pause, Knx dropped this Hud.Dreems EP. One of the things  I enjoy most about listening to his projects, aside from the way he flips the beat arrangements, is trying to discover the samples. If you listen closely, he incorporates some really original elements (scenes from movies, clips from show theme songs etc.) into his music. They’re all like little chapters in one big Knx book. If this is your first time checking him out, do a search on our site and get caught up!

AnothrPoff

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KNXWLEDGE-SHADYSIDE EP

I’m beginning to think we’re going to start posting a new Knxwledge EP every other day. He just keeps cranking them out! Like a year ago, I could mention his name to my circle of music nuts and many of them wouldn’t know who he was. Now, you’re finding him all over the blogosphere and it’s pretty exciting to watch the buzz grow. He’s going in 100% on his music grind and he’s definitely carving out his own niche. Whenever he stops to take a breather from traveling internationally and throughout the states, hopefully we can do an Artist Spotlight!  The last one he released, appropriately titled Flowers,  gave you that soothing energy. ShadySide is a little darker (I mean hello, it kicks off with the scene from Belly where that little kid was talking to Nas on the bench). Get into it.

1STKAMEOUTSQWRLHILL

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KNXWLEDGE-SHADYSIDE EP [BANDCAMP]

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KNXWLEDGE: FLOWERS EP

You have to have been hiding under a rock (or simply not checking Blind I very frequently) if you’ve missed the gems Knx has dropped over the past few weeks. He’s on a fucking roll! One thing I really appreciate about Knxwledge is that you can tell he’s a crate digger. He’s no lazy producer.  The music nerd in me even noticed some Rugrats samples in here–why I remember that music, I can’t tell you.  At first when I heard Skrawberries EP I had a hard time putting my finger on what I liked so much about the music. Many projects later, I think I’ve arrived at a conclusion. I’ll let you arrive at your own. Enjoy!

Takira

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SumthngNu

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KNXWLEDGE- FLOWERS EP [DOWNLOAD] 

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KNXWLEDGE: KOMPOSURE EP

When Knx sends me music, there’s usually nothing in the email except for his signature. This leaves a lot open to interpretation about where the music is coming from–whether it’s new or he’s had it in his massive beat stash for some time. Either way, we’ll take it! Over the past few weeks, he’s given us Hexual Sealings, Old Klouds and now Komposure EP. The title is fitting, because compared to some of the previous EPs, this one is definitely on a more mellow wavelength. Perect music to play on a rainy day like today. Zone out. Enjoy.

Layemonme

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KNXWLEDE OLD KLOUDS LP (CURATED BY HOUSE SHOES)

This happens every time. Knx sends me some music. I play it (usually at work, when I’m supposed to be doing something else). I start to nod my head. I get the scrunch face. And then I promptly come here to post it for you. If you’re a Blind I loyal and you haven’t seen or downloaded anything by Knxwledge yet, you’re cheating yourself from audible glory. Yes, I said glory. So meander on over to his Bandcamp page and get into this project which was curated by another Blind I homie, House Shoes. And make sure you cop HexualSealings which he just dropped a few days ago. The man’s on a roll.

DontLaugh

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Preservatives

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KNXWLEDGE: HEXUAL SEALINGS

YES YES YES YES YES. YES PLEASE!

Knx. sent me Hexual Sealings this morning and whenever he sends something I literally drop what I’m doing to download it. This sea of instrumentals and remixes is always the perfect mash-up of soul,  jazz and audible perfection.

There are trillions of new producers and artists for us to sift through but Knx. sets him self apart with every project. Looking forward to more greatness from him.

July3rd.91Mash

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Dukshun

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 KNXWLEDGE- HEXUAL SEALINGS [DOWNLOAD]

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