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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]

Tags: PLUG RESEARCH, Quadron, ROBIN HANNIBAL

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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Tags: AFTA-1, Apollo Brown, B LEWIS, BLIND I, choklate, COMMON, Compilation, DOTMATIC, HEIROGLYPHICS, HI-TEK, LONNIE LISTON SMITH, MAIYA PRESENTS...SPRING SOUNDS, MELO X, N.E.R.D, NIKKO GRAY, Quadron, Ta-Ku, THE ROOTS, Tyler the Creator

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

MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 17

I know silence is golden, but not when it comes to this music I love so much.  Man it’s been a long time…! deep breath~~~ Life is now and your next journey has arrived and the new  MEEZY LISTENING 17 is just your soundtrack.   I have a lot of good stuff for you this time around..something old , something new, something borrowed , something blue… all compiled just for you!  A new journey is ahead of us all, so step into that new you and hop on this train we call life and go go Live that!!
DL and TL at the end of the line.
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Tags: Bilal, COLEMAN, Curren$y, Daedelus Alex Lattimore, DON PRAHFIT, ERK THA JERK, Gemineye Presents..., HOPE, J DILLA, J.ESPINOSA, Jeff Lorber, Jhene Aiko, Kendrick Lamar, Keys N Krates, Kooley HIgh, KURL BOOGIE, Lite, Los Amigos Invisibles, Najee Taylor McFerrin, ODDISEE, Quadron, R-Cade | SmoovGroovs, RAEKWON, Roosevelt, SLAKAH THE BEATCHILD, SNOOP DOGG, Snoop Dogg Ft. Marty James, THE STUYVESANTS, Tommy Guerrero, Wiz Khalifa

NEW ROBIN HANNIBAL!

My favorite artist from Copenhagen, Denmark Robin Hannibal (Owusu & Hannibal/Quadron/Boom Clap Bachelors) is bout to hit us in the head again on April 26th 2011 & on one of my favorite labels…Plug Research. I can’t wait! #WINNING.

Tags: BOOM CLAP BACHELORS, OWUSU & HANNIBAL, PLUG RESEARCH, Quadron, ROBIN HANNIBAL

VIDEO: QUADRON-PRESSURE (LIVE)

Simple and beautiful.

Tags: BLIND I, live, PRESSURE, Quadron, Video

MEEZY LISTENING VOL 16

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As 1/1/11 approaches , our camp is looking to a new year with great hope and promise. I feel in my soul 2011 is going to be a wondrous year as we awaken to all things that bring us together like this music we all love. To all the blind I faithfuls I hope you enjoy this VOL 16 and have a wonderful New year .

MEEZY LISTENING VOL 16 [DOWNLOAD]
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Tags: 50 Cent, Diddy - Dirty Money, DJ ACE, DON PRAHFIT, dr dre, EMINEM, ERK THA JERK, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, Goldenchyld The Beast and Nnenna Freelon, H.O.P.E., HAYLING, Haz Solo, Hint, Hit-Boy, Jay-z, Kameleon, Malice, Mara Hruby, MICHAEL JACKSON, Quadron, Raheem Devaughn, Rebirth & Aima The Dreamer, Reggie B, Sam Seven, SHAMES WORTHY, STAT QUO, THE STUYVESANTS, THEESatisfaction, VIKTER DUPLAIX, WIL MAY

MELO-X-MORE MERCH EP

Mel0-X is definitely a one man show. He’s a DJ, emcee and producer and he’s worked with some heavyweights. The first time we posted any music from Melo-X was  years ago when he appeared on a mixtape with Theophilus London, Jade, Mickey Factz, Jesse Boykins III and others. Now, on his sophomore mixtape, More Merch, he has songs with the artists mentioned above and remixes of Kendrick Lamar, Quadron and Goapele. Check out the video for his single “Gone Baby” and get the tracks/link next door. Super dope.

Rappity Rap Remix F/ Kendrick Lamar & Mickey Factz

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Where’d You Go F/ Jade

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Tags: BLIND I, CHRIS TURNER, Erykah Badu, GOAPELE, Jade, JESSE BOYKINS III, Kendrick Lamar, MELO X, Mickey Factz, MORE MERCH, PAUL MCCARTNEY, Quadron

DJ MENSA – SEASONS CHANGE

New seasons are coming this way here in Cali going from mostly sunny to cold & sunny …that was a joke, Voila!  I guess I can’t complain, the east coast is much colder.  Anyway I ran across this fresh lil mix from our dude out of Toronto DJ Mensa called seasons change. I usaully  shy away from long mixes but this one rides very nice . Check it out and let me know what you think.

“I let songs breathe, as they’re all deserved to be heard and the vibe is deserved to be felt. Some synths. Some Lo-Fi. A bunch of recognizable names. A couple unknowns. 33 tracks. 81 minutes. In the words of Stretch Armstrong, this mix is “chonky.”  DJ Mensa

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DL and track listing after the jumpoff!

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Tags: 1982 ft. Bun B, Adam Bomb, Al B. Sure, ALOE BLACC, Assorted Flavors, BISHOP LAMONT, Cheri Dennis, Choclair, Consequence, DJ Mensa, D’ANGELO, FREDDIE JOACHIM, High Def, Jessica Kaya ft. Rich Kidd, joell ortiz, Kanye West ft. Mos Def & Swizz Beatz, LAURYN HILL, MF DOOM, N.E.R.D, NE-YO, PETE ROCK, Quadron, Red Cafe ft. Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg ft. The Dream, Tamia, THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE, Trackademicks ft. Phonte, Tyga ft. Pharrell

VIDEO: QUADRON – SIMILI LIFE

Our favorite duo is back with another exclusive video for the Sounds of VTech. Quadron’s “Simili Life,” directed and edited by Melinda James and produced by About Her Films shows us that just because something bad happens doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. You gotta roll with the punches. And in the end, all you really need is you…

Tags: PLUG RESEARCH, Quadron, SOUNDS OF VTECH, VTECH PHONES