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NO KNOWS DOPE | NO KNOWS BOSSANOVA | MARCH 20XI

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We’re going to South America with this one! From Philly to Rio de Janeiro, from Cali to São Paulo, from the D to Pelourinho to Brooklyn to Salvador & right into your NKD collection! Those that know me, know that I am a  huge fan of Bossa Nova/Brazilian music. It blew up by mainly young musicians & college students in the 1960′s & since then has continued to be a influence in todays music from Koop to Nouvelle Vague & Jneiro Jarel. Bossanova rhythmically has Samba foundations , while harmonically the structure lies in Jazz going from sophisticated to dissonant. I am a sucka for dissonance, thus why Stevie, Dilla & Bossa Nova/Brazilian music are my all time favorites. I took my time with this one & hope you enjoy it as much I did putting it together.  No’s a boss on Bossanova…gone!

TL & DL…

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TOMMY BLAK – TASTEMAKERS

Scholar Apparel and End Of The Block Presents – Taste Makers mixed by our boy Tommy Blak is now available for your listening pleasure. Schitt is fiah! Peep 3…

Hezekiah – Fired Up Feat. Talib Kweli & Bahamadia

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Menez – Feel Wit Pain Feat. Danny Brown

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The Class:Sicks – Everybody

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TL & DL AFTER THE AFTER…

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NOAHDEEAKILI & SHINY’S FOOD: THE CLASS:SICKS 25/8

Blind I is a  force as a collective, but we’re constantly maneuvering on our individual hustles. So, when a member of the team drops something ill, we’re eager to share with you! Not only does Noah create amazing mixes every month, but he’s also a talented emcee. From Cali to the Netherlands, NO and Shiny’s Food connected through their love for J Dilla. Six years into a friendship and common musical bond, the duo completed this album. Check our boy out, spread the word and provide some feedback. All the goods are after the jump.

Bossanoah

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I Believe

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