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VIDEO: QUADRON- EX FACTOR COVER (LIVE)

Love this. Coco sounds beautiful.

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ROBIN HANNIBAL – AMENDS

My jam from the undercutty Bobby, I been trying to tell ya’ll… You don’t seem to get it. I will have to take further actions for you to GET IT! Soon come, for now… get on this & stay amped! Good things a coming!

Tags: BOBBY, BOOM CLAP BACHELORS, Parallel Dance Ensemble, PLUG RESEARCH, Quadron, ROBIN HANNIBAL

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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Tags: ANNA WISE, BLIND I, blu, BLUM, CARLITTA DURAND, COMMON, CORTEX, DAEDELUS, drake, EVIL NEEDLE, ILL POETIC, J DILLA, JOANNA NEWSOM, KELELA MIZANEKRISTOS, KNXWLEDGE, MAIYA PRESENTS...RENDEZVOUS VOL. 15, MINGUS MURRAY, MNDSGN, PHONTE, Quadron, RZA, SZJERDENE, THE ROOTS, THE STUYVESANTS, The Weeknd

NYC: QUADRON SHOW

Hey NYC: Quadron will be performing Thursday September at Dominion. Cop your tickets! Blind I will definitely be in the building.

Tags: BLIND I, COCO, NYC, PERFORMANCE, Quadron

MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL.13

Mndsgn-Hernumerxledge

I can’t believe I have done 13 of these compilations already! 13 is actually my lucky number, so it makes sense that this one is one of my favorites among the recent volumes I’ve put together.  Let’s get lucky together. All you have to do is give it a gander and let me know what you think! P.S., whenever I check the download count for these and see hundreds and hundreds, it really makes me smile. I’m glad you appreciate my musical aesthetic.  Tracks and links next door. Enjoy. Give me a shout and let me know what you think!

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Tags: ANAIS ADA, Beyonce, BLIND I, BLUM, COCO, Colin Munroe, Daru Jones, FLYING LOTUS, JESSE BOYKINS III, JUSOUL, KELTON BLACKSHEAR, Kendrick Lamar, Kissey Asplund, LES NUBIANS, MNDSGN, Quadron, Taylor McFerrin, The Cool Kids, THE ROOTS, THUNDERCAT, VINDAHL, VISIONEERS

VIDEO: BOOM CLAP BACHELORS – FALDER IND OG FALDER UD

The homie Robin Hannibal & his many adventures continues with BCB’s new video for Falder Ind Og Falder Ud. You can peep his other group Quadron in a city near you as well if you hit the jump for the deets!

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Tags: BOOM CLAP BACHELORS, COCO O, Quadron, ROBIN HANNIBAL

BOOM CLAP BACHELORS MELLEM DINE LÆBER

I’ve been telling you about BCB for a minute now. I’ve been telling you about all things Robin Hannibal come to think of it. The Copenhagen Kang always & I mean ALWAYS seems to create the perfect groove. BCB for those that do not know are comprised of Robin Hannibal of Quadron, Ronnie Vindahl, Thomas Bisballe, and David Cytryn; with additional vocal contributions from Coco O of Quadron and Liv Lykke. The group was formed due to their common “love of hip hop, soul and funk,” meeting once a week to share everyone’s music, while helping each other with pointers. The casual meetings amongst friends evolved into the loose collective now known as Boom Clap Bachelors, showing their various influences from the likes of D’Angelo, J Dilla, SA-RA, Erykah Badu, as well as 70s and 80s Danish music.

Today, enjoy the stream to the entire EP. The EP is now available via iTunes and features a bonus track that is not included in the SoundCloud stream.

& May 15th… NKD goes HANNIBAL. You have been warned. Stay TUNEd.

Tags: BOBBY, BOOM CLAP BACHELORS, COCO O, COMPENHAGEN, DAVID CYTRYN, Denmark, LIV LYKKE, OWUSU & HANNIBAL, Parallel Dance Ensemble, Quadron, ROBIN HANNIBAL, RONNIE VINDAHL, THOMAS BISBALLE

SZJERDENE-LEAD THE WAY

London singer Szjerdene is Plug Research’s newest gem. Her new single “Lead The Way” was produced by  label mate Robin Hannibal (of  Danish duo Qudron). It has a feel-good-party-vibe that’s perfect for the season. Check out her official website and get familiar!

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SJERDENE-LEAD THE WAY [DOWNLOAD]

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MAIYA PRESENTS…SPRING SOUNDS

Dotmatic-It’s Yours

Despite the fact that most of the country is still dressed in boots and coats, spring has arrived. It’s a time for physical, mental and audible rejuvenation.  These songs make me feel like I’m inhaling a breath of fresh air, so I decided to share them with you.  You have no idea how much I enjoy putting these together each month. Blind I faithfuls keep us going. Enjoy.

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BOBBY

Aight. Normally I would adhere to our ‘late pass’ rule (considering it came out last year & all), but trill saliva is I don’t even think y’all are even up on game & that’s just being trill. A handful of the faithfuls know whats up. Most of you are my friends & for those that are not usually email or twit or facebook or in one way or another let it be known that they respecognize the gangsta knowledge n what have you. That being said… let me put y’all on to something you are all sorta kinda on yet but don’t know it yet. Robin Hannibal is Bobby. Like I said b4, this came out last year but I literally have played it every single day of my life since I bought it. Robin is mad lowkey. You know him for Quadron, some from Owusu &…, a few from Boom Clap or Parallel but do you know Bobby? I sure as hell do. Robin is mos def a favorite of mine & has been for some time now. I’m gonna play u a few of my favorite joints & then give you the link to go cop the goods your damn self like I did & then do yourself a favor & familiarize yourself with the fresh… cuz I’m currently working on a No Knows Hannibal slated for release this year along with the help of Mr.Hannibal himself. Stay TUNEd.

Voltaire

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Amends

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Move

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I know. & there’s an instrumental version available as well. You’re welcome.

ROBIN HANNIBAL – BOBBY | DOWNLOAD [EP] &[INSTRUMENTAL]

Tags: BOBBY, BOOM CLAP BACHELORS, NO KNOWS DOPE, OWUSU & HANNIBAL, Parallel Dance Ensemble, Quadron, ROBIN HANNIBAL