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MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 12

I see a positive outcome coming in all of our lives in the near future, filled with love,  joy and the next MEEZY LISTENING VOL 12. Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a year. 12 whole Meezy Listening’s in the pocket. And I’m loving very minute of it. I really feel music is a vital part of your life’s soundtrack and that is why I love putting out these compilations. I have a lot of tasty treats for all you ML fans out there. So download it and much love to all those who who cop it, cus I do it just for you. TL and DL on the other side.

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MAGICAL PROPERTIES TOUR FEAT. DAEDELUS + THE GASLAMP KILLER

Oh hot damn. Someone get my helmut cause my heads about to explode from awesomeness. L.A. the land of smog and TRUE underground music is about to do it again. This lineup is about to terrorize the United States (and Canada) and I suggest any beat loving fool to book their tickets NOW. Check the official press release after the drop for more info on this spectacular event.

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MED-CANDELIGHT F/ GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW

Stones Throw emcee MED (fka Medaphoar) is about to drop his Bang Ya Head III mixtape, and here is the first song from this project. It features Georgia Anne Muldrow, who also produced the track. It’s a slumper. Feels very Cali. Partake.

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QUICKIE MART – ASK YA MOM AN ‘NEM

This is super dope! Quickie Mart suggests that if you don’t know the dope Tremé tunes in this Soundcloud mix he created of New Orleans favorites, you should as ya mom an ‘nem. Mom knows best! Check out the stream and then hit the jump for the track listing.
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FAT BEATS IN-STORE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES

Once we all got word that Fat Beats would be closing down nationally, there were definitely mixed emotions about the vinyl staple ending its run. However, Fat Beats has big plans to go out with a bang by hosting a series of in-store performances at its NY and Los Angeles Locations. See below for details:

(August 30, 2010 – Brooklyn, NY) After announcing the closing of their New York and Los Angeles locations, Fat Beats is excited to present a send-off worthy of their hip-hop legacy. A week-long series of in-store performances and music industry panels at both stores will allow the music community to not only learn about the history of Fat Beats and what the future of the music industry holds, but to also celebrate the legacy of one of the strongest music brands in the company of their favorite artists. These week-long in-stores are sure to go down in hip-hop and New York history. Everyone is welcome to come and all events are free.

Today marks the official start of the week-long in-stores for the New York location. This location will host artist perfomances every day this week from 4-9pm until it closes its doors for the final time on Saturday, September 4th, 2010. Additionally, both locations will be selling limited edition commemorative t-shirts, as well as discounted music and merchandise

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TAYLOR MCFERRIN-EARLY RISER EP

It’s been years since we’ve heard anything new from Brooklyn-based beatbox master producer Taylor McFerrin. He’s now released a new EP titled Early Riser and it’s fitting music for calm early mornings (just not getting around to posting, late pass granted). Stream the three songs below. Many of those “drums and snares” are really Taylor. Salute.

Awake To You

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Done For

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Place in My Heart f/ Ryat

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VIDEO: CUBIC ZIRCONIA INTERVIEW [IN THE QUBE]

Our talented friends Cubic Zirconia recently appeared on the TV show In The Qube. In this interview, the band discusses their approach to music and their distinct sound. They put on a hell of  show so be on the lookout for the next one.

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MY MIC SOUNDS NICE: A TRUTH ABOUT WOMEN IN HIP-HOP

A couple weeks ago, I attended a screening for BET’s first ever original music documentary, “My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women In Hip-Hop“. Directed by Ava DuVernay, the film takes a loving, yet critical look at the history of sisters in Rap music. It is equal parts celebration of pioneers and those carrying the torch and lamentation over the lack of estrogen in today’s Hip-Hop spaces.

Take a peek at the trailer:

Commentary is provided primarily by woman rappers, including MC Lyte, YoYo, Trina, Salt n’ Pepa, The Lady of Rage, Diamond, Eve, Missy, etc. Other heads weighing in include Kevin Lyles, Joan Morgan, Questlove, Glennisha Morgan of The Fembassy and Russell Simmons. I was really excited to hear the thoughts Jean Grae, Tiye Pheonix and a few other female rappers who aren’t as familiar to the BET audience (there is a great independent artist roll-call at the end as well).

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VIDEO: BATHS – LOVELY BLOODFLOW

Baths new video for “Lovely Bloodflow” is here & it’s dope!! Get the album!!

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NOTTZ – THE 1NE FEAT. ALCHEMIST

Holy hot tamale….Nottz AND Alchemist?! Lawdy…Off Nottz’s ironically titled solo album You Need This Music slated to dropping October 12th.

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