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U-N-I EP

2Dope made this ill EP on U-N-I ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNND they were just added to our Quality showcase going down March 19th . 2Dope gets credit for being one of the first if not the very first to drop anything on U-N-I, so it was only fitting that they do a lil sumin sumin for their new album that’s bout to release.

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I’ll let Meka tell it… TL & DL after the J…

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MAYER HAWTHORNE-THIN MOON (COVER)

Mayer Mayer Mayer. Can we ever grow tired of him? No.

We’ve posted the James Pants version in a comp before, but the talented Mr. Hawthorne puts his own spin on the song making it much more soulful. Love it.

Check it out.

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NAMETAG & BLACK BETHOVEN – THE SOUL SYSTEM (FreEP)

This lil ep is soo fresh.. is you heard this cat on my ML6 you know he got major flava.. I guess it runs in the family , being the cousin of black milk.

The Soul System EP is the newest project from Detroit’s Nametag, produced entirely by Black Bethoven. The concept of the Soul System is, “One producer, One emcee, One concept…One EP.” It came about originally with Black Bethoven preparing to release an instrumental CD to follow up 2009’s Da Ear Hustle but with an idea inspired by Dub MD, the emcee and producer decided to team up and create a music piece that provides food for thought you wouldn’t find in your local grocery aisle. With tracks like “Time” which is the EP’s leading single, Nametag and Black Bethoven prove that soul music has a permanent spot in the hip hop genre. via 2dopeboyz

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DJ WONDER PRESENTS: GET WELL SOON (THE GURU RESPECT MIX)

Good mix of some of Guru’s finest Gang Starr tracks, features and Jazzmatazz cuts. Keep the big homie in your prayers. Track  listing after the jump.

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FINGER FADER FUNK RADIO | EPISODE 3 [THE BANGERZ]

As we told you, it’s going down every Friday night between 5-7pm PST, & you dont have to be in the bay to partake & eNjOy! The FingerBangerz, Oakland Faders & 4OneFunk Voltron to bring us FINGER FADER FUNK RADIO! This episode brings the San Jose giants known as The Bangerz to the airwaves for their 1st of many installments. Join the crew in some very dope grooves , remixes, rarities, classics, comedy & just an all around good time!

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G-WREX & REPLAY – USED SOUL [REVISITED]

My doodes G-Wrex & Replay of The Bangerz decided to re-release their San Jose classic re-mixtape of what was to be considered then Next Level soul schitt… & now look where most of these artists are today! I’m playing this as I type this & the whole office has been grooving along singing along to every song & so will you. In the words of $ Partake! In the words of me eNjOy!

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FINGER FADER FUNK | EPISODE 1

You’ve seen each of the 3 crews members/entities/inner-crews/inner-groups & what have you but you have yet to see this! The FingerBangerz, Oakland Faders & 4OneFunk Voltron to bring us FINGER FADER FUNK! Hands down the 3 hardest working DJ crews in the bay & most fun to be around! Each member of this ultimate alliance brings something different than the next & each one is a genuinely humble doode. Dope as fuck & yet humble? Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiet! That’s a recipe for take over! Peep Episode 1 of the new new that will continue!

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THATGIRL – BASELINES & BODYROLLS

My hip sister with no lip blisters is back just in time for you pinche cupcakers out there. ThatGirl always delivers. Always. If I could book her for every event I throw – I would (I try to). This mix may have some frosting on it… but the ingredients are indeed gangsta! Peep for yourself…

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MOS DEF X ROBERT GLASPER-LIVE DILLA TRIBUTE

In honor of the late great J Dilla, Mos Def and Robert Glasper came together for a live tribute in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They covered lots of material so pop the hood for 16 tracks.

Spotted at BamaLoveSoul

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES DEWITT “MC SILK | JAY DEE | J DILLA | DILLA DOGG | DIL WITHERS” YANCEY!!!

Today we celebrate the birth and amazing career of the G.O.A.T. Jay Dee (J Dilla) born James Dewitt Yancey. Every year I have been making these posts & it still is crazy to me, but let’s not even go there… instead let’s all celebrate the life & musical career of a musical legend that many of were blessed to watch & listen to his growth. He changed the game with his many styles & approach. He made everyone around him work much harder because of his dedication to the basement. He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts & ears as well as history. D2S homie DJ Haylow made this video montage of Dilla as well as the 1st  Dilla tribute mix he did that you can grab after the jump! LONG LIVE DILLA!!

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