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MIXTAPE: SMKA PRESENTS THE 808 EXPERIMENT VOL. 3

The good folks at SMKA release the third installment to their 808 Experiment series, featuring a cache of fucking awesome artist like, but not limited to branDun DeShay, Mikkey Halsted, Freddie Gibbs, and Sam Dew of Cloudeater (see what I did there?) . Trust me, these mogs went hard on this one. Lend and ear to Sam Dew’s track District In The Dark and sniff the bag before you cop the zip (see what I did there?). Oh, and for those who reside in Atlanta there are two release parties happening this weekend in honor of this glorious occasion. Pluggers after that thang.

SMKA PRESENTS THE 808 EXPERIMENT VOL 3 [DOWNLOAD]

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VIDEO: ROCKIE FRESH – LIVING (FEATURING NALEDGE & PHIL ADE)

New visuals for Rockie Fresh’s ‘Living‘ featuring Kidz In The Hall frontman Naledge and the DMV’s Phil Adé, directed by Davy Greenberg. This video was shot on location at Rockie’s release party for The Otherside – which is a super solid project from the burgeoning MC that I strongly advise you check out after the jump!
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Tags: Davy Greenberg, Kidz In The Hall, Naledge, Phil Ade, Rockie Fresh

BLIND I SAYS GO! JULY 2010

Blind I hitting you with mad new music to inspire you through your daily routine! I was gonna drop this on the 1st but things got hectic and you know…Independence Day Weekend will have you off your square quick! But I’ve redeemed myself by coming through to drop these heatrocks on your brain! Black Milk, Vic Spencer and I, Kid Cudi, Curren$y, Big Boi, Aloe Blacc, The Roots, Vic Mensa, TiRon, The Cool Kids, Killer Mike, Ratatat, J. Cole, Janelle Monáe, Phil Adé, and a host of special guests to get your July hotter than it already is! Ride to this….and partake!

Tags: ALOE BLACC, BIG BOI, BLACK MILK, Curren$y, J.COLE, Janelle Monae, Kid Cudi, Killer Mike, Phil Ade, RATATAT, The Cool Kids, THE ROOTS, TiRon, Vic Mensa, Vic Spencer and I

PHIL ADE x DON CANNON-THE LETTERMAN MIXTAPE

Phil Ade was a  part of our SXSW Quality! showcase and we’ve been betting on him ever since. The DMV rapper debuted with Starting on JV last year, and now he and Don Cannon are back with The Letterman. Both figuratively, and literally, he’s earning his place and expanding his audience. The mixtape also features Wale, Raekwon and Tabi Bonney.

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Tags: BLIND I, DJ DON CANNON, Mixtape, Phil Ade, RAEKWON, Raheem Devaughn, TABI BONNEY, The, THE LETTERMAN, WALE

VIDEO: PHIL ADE – BORDERLINE

My money’s on Phil Adé henceforth….dude is super talented and his songs continue to have a dimension of quality that many of his peers are missing.

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VIDEO: PHIL ADE – THE LETTER

Phil Adé is the truth, and what the DMV already knows, the world will know shortly. This is the video for his new joint ‘The Letter‘ from his “Letterman” project, hosted by Okayplayer, which should be dropping verrry soon. He graced us with his talent and rocked at Quality SXSW, and we stand behind him!

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BLIND I SAYS GO! JUNE 2010

What can I say, I was anxious to drop this one. A truckload of heat was made readily available this last week, and therefore I HAD to incorporate it all into this month’s Blind I Says GO! The motivation behind this one was fresh & new, meaning the wardrobe has been flipped, the summer is here, and it’s time to work hard and play hard. We’re talking new joints from Kid Cudi, Drake, Black Milk, Vic Spencer and I, Gil Scott-Heron, Kanye West, Phil Adé, Francis and the Lights, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Sean Price, Black Sheep, Mark Ronson, Janelle Monaé, Alicia Keys, Hollyweerd, Dirty Money, and Dam Funk. Whoa. Time to indulge….

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Tags: ALICIA KEYS, BLACK MILK, Black Sheep, Dam Funk, DIRTY MONEY, drake, Francis and the Lights, GIL SCOTT-HERON, HOLLYWEERD, Janelle Monae, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, MARK RONSON, Phil Ade, SEAN PRICE, TALIB KWELI, THE ROOTS, Vic Spencer and I

QUALITY! SHOWCASE | FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH | AUSTIN, TX

Yeah, that’s right. Blind I is coming. And we’re bringing all of our friends with us. SXSW won’t know what hit em, and we plan to put on a show that’ll exceed expectations and then some. Blind I linked up with the good people of DCtoBC, Leaders1354, Illroots, The Great Progression, VitaMorte, and GoodWoodNYC to bring the world the QUALITY! Showcase!!!!! On Friday, March 19th we invade Austin, TX during SXSW Music Week to rock Soho Lounge with over 28 acts of freshness! Who’s featured you ask? We’re talking Theo Martins, Vandalyzm, Classy Hand Favours, TiRon, Project Mayhem, The Paxtons, KJ, Mic Terror, Black Spade, Sonnymoon, Brittany Street, Bad Rabbits, Phil Adé, Xavier Pryce, Kinky Notti, Tabi Bonney, Brittany Bosco, Proh Mic, YP, Big Homie Doe, Rockwell Knuckles, House Shoes, BBU, Coultrain, L.e. for the Uncool, Pugs Atomz, Cubic Zirconia, Ro Spit, and some special surprises! This is an unofficial SXSW showcase so NO SXSW BADGE OR WRISTBAND IS NEEDED FOR ENTRY. It’s FREE ALL NIGHT and kicks off at 12 Noon. Hustle Simmons is the host and we’ve got special giveaways and product from Leaders 1354, VitaMorte, and GoodWoodNYC. We’re essentially bringing Blind I For The Kids to your face! And on top of all that, we went ahead and compiled a special-extra-special compilation of all the artists involved with a little help from our friends Classy Hand Favours for your listening pleasure. Please do hit the jump to partake, and check us out at SXSW!
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Tags: Bad Rabbits, BBU, Big Homie Doe, BLACK SPADE, Brittany Bosco, Brittany Street, Classy Hand Favours, COULTRAIN, Cubic Zirconia, HOUSE SHOES, Kinky Notti, KJ, L.E. For The Uncool, Mic Terror, Phil Ade, PROH MIC, Project Mayhem, Pugs Atomz, RO SPIT, Rockwell Knuckles, Sonnymoon, TABI BONNEY, The Paxtons, Theo Martins, TiRon, Vandalyzm, Xavier Pryce, YP