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VIDEO: VIKTER DUPLAIX – ELECTRIC LOVE

The homie Vikter Duplaix releases the visuals to accompany his track “Electric Love“. I’m still torn between this version and the Nicolay remix, I love em both. Partake!

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NO KNOWS DOPE | APRIL 20X

1st… Muthafuck a bitch… Oh my bad.. It’s that love thang… © Like I told y’all before… I’m coming with a theme every NKD this year. Jan was on some o.g. NKD steez, Feb was No Knows Dilla, March was No Knows Beats & this month is dedicated to “love” thus, No Knows Love.  I kinda went in on this one. Forgive me, but I do it because you love it.

Fix after the j…

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Tags: ?uestlove, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, AHMAD JAMAL, Amerie, BDP, Bilal, BLACK SPADE, BLU(E)., BOBBI HUMPHREY, CODY CHESNUTT, COMMON, Daru Jones, DERT, diana ross, DJ SPINNA, DONNY HATHAWAY, DONWILL, DUTCHMASSIVE, DWELE, ELUCID, Erykah Badu, GB, HOLLYWEERD, ILWIL, ILYAS, INTIMATE STRANGERS, Isley Brothers, J DILLA, James Poyser, Jazzanova, Jose Gonzales, Jose James, LITTLE BROTHER, LITTLE DRAGON, LMNO, MADLIB, MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE, Marvin Gaye, Median, MIKA ARISAKA, MR.J. MEDEIROS, n.e.r.d., Nas, NICOLAY, NKD, NO KNOWS DOPE, PETE ROCK & C.L. SMOOTH, PETER BROWN, PHAROAHE MONCH, PHONTE, PLATIN PIED PIPERS, PPP, PRINCE PAUL, PRROF, Q-TIP, Raphael Saadiq, RELL, ROB VIKTUM, SLUM VILLAGE, STRONG ARM STEADY, SUBLIMINAL RENAISSANCE, Tanya Morgan, TARA ELLIS, TEDDY PENDERGRASS, TEEDRA MOSES, TERRACE MARTIN, TETTORYBAD, The Beatles, THE BLACKBYRDS, THE FORIEGN EXCHANGE, THE GAP BAND, The Randy Watson Experience, VIKTER DUPLAIX, VON PEA, WAAJEED, YESTERDAY'S NEW QUINTET, YUNGUN AKA ESSA, YUTI, ZZ HILL

MAIYA PRESENTS…ORGANIZED CONFUSION

Hi Everyone. What can I say–it’s been quite a month. For starters, Blind I celebrated our first SXSW showcase (Check out the pictures here) and it was incredible to be in the presence of musical greatness.  It has been a whirlwind for me personally these past few weeks, dealing with moments of jubilation and euphoria to death, grief and setbacks. Music has been my window seat. This compilation was due Monday but I needed to gather my thoughts and get the sound right. It starts out mellow and soothing and ends a bit more chaotic–just how it’s sounded in my head. I hope you relate somehow. Tracks/link next door.

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Tags: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, ANDREYA TRIANA, BAHAMADIA, BEENIE MAN, BLIND I, BONOBO, DR. WHO DAT?, ERIC LAU, Erykah Badu, Esthero, FLYING LOTUS, Gang Starr, GNARLS BARKLEY, JANSPORT J, Jazzanova, JOYA MOOI, Kelis, MAIYA PRESENTS...ORGANIZED CONFUSION, Marvin Gaye, ODDISSEE, OUTKAST, Tanya Morgan, VIKTER DUPLAIX

MAIYA PRESENTS RENDEZVOUS VOL. 6

There are so many reasons to feel good right now. Blind I has an amazing showcase on the way NEXT WEEK at SXSW (become a fan on FB #shamelessplug). The snow is finally melted and it seems like Spring is about to make its debut. These always get a lot of downloads but there’s something about this volume that I really like. Can’t put my finger on it. Make love. Spread love. Enjoy!

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Tags: ALICIA KEYS, AMEL LARRIEUX, ANDREYA TRIANA, BODY LANGUAGE, Compilation, DJ MITZU, ERIC LAU, Erykah Badu, FLYING LOTUS, FREDDIE JOACHIM, Jose James, MAIYA, Raheem Devaughn, RENDEZVOUS VOL. 6, SI*SE, SLIK D, SUFF DADDY, SUZI ANALOGUE, VIKTER DUPLAIX

NO KNOWS DOPE | JAN 20X

New month. New year. New decade. New NKD. New cover scheme. New sounds. Knew sounds. It’s what you’ve come to expect & then some. List of tracks & DL after the bounce, rock, sk8…

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Tags: ALEX B, BLACK MILK, BRENDAN PHILIP, CARLITTA DURRAND, Chromeo, Don Cannon, F.A.M.E., FLYING LOTUS, Ghostface, Gucci Mane, GUILTY SIMPSON, HOUSE SHOES, INSPECTAH DECK, IRON CHIEF, J DILLA, J Period, J*DAVEY, J.COLE, JAY DEE, Jay Electronica, JIMIJAMES, Joy Orbison, LAZER SWORD, MADLIB, Mayer Hawthorne, Method Man, MF DOOM, Mos Def, NAOKI KENJI, NEMO, NNEKA, NOSAJ THING, OWUSU & HANNIBAL, PLASTIC LITTLE, RAEKWON, REFLECTION ETERNAL, SLUM VILLAGE, Sonnymoon, STRANGE FRUIT PROJECT, STS9, Tanya Morgan, The 3rd, The Cool Kids, THE MOMENTS, THE WHATNAUTS, TRACKADEMICKS, TREASURE FINGERS, VIKTER DUPLAIX, WAAJEED, WALE, WEENSEY, YOUNG RJ

MEEZY LISTENIN’ VOL 4

Another breath, another moment, another minute, another hour , another day, another week, another month, another year, all happening in moments of now. Next year is full of Now’s waiting to be controlled by your divine self. All that you have control over is your’s to do what you will and all that you don’t have control over is for you to let go and let god. In this new year of moments, minutes, hours, days, and months I say…make room for the new you and the new MEEZY LISTENIN VOL 4.
This one is definitely HUUUGGGGGGGGGEEEEEE.
So relax and pop this in and have a wonderful new years you!

Tracklisting and dl on the other side…

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Tags: ALICIA KEYS, Carter, Curren$y, Definite, DEVONWHO, DJ QUIK, DOM. Kennedy, DON PRAHFIT, drake, Freck Billionaire, Freeway, GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, Goodie Mob, Jigg, Kidz In The Hall, MEEZY, MEEZYART, PAC DIV, Pete Philly & Perquisite, Rakim, Raphael Saadiq, SLUM VILLAGE, SNOOP DOGG, Styles P, Sulaiman, Tyga, VIKTER DUPLAIX, XO, Young Jeezy, ZO!

VIKTER DUPLAIX – ELECTRIC LOVE (NICOLAY REMIX)

Firstly, Happy Holidays to you and yours! Enjoy your time with family, friends, and good food. Although I don’t celebrate Christmas, I support the jovial attitude it promotes amongst people around this time of year. To do my part, I’m about to lace your stockings with dope music. Nicolay revamps the landscape of Vikter Duplaix‘ “Electric Love“, and it’s a dope joint to vibe out to. Indulge.

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NO KNOWS DOPE – NOVEMBER 2009

Gone till NOvember…. back like a bad dream! Whats good faithfuls?! I trust your weekend was a fun & safe & are now ready to start the week off right & what better way to do so than with this months installment of NKD! Every month I try & out do the last & with all modesty I know I did hahahaha You can be the judge for yourself though.

Tracklist & DL after the fadeaway…

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Tags: 1-O.A.K., 50 Cent, ANGELA BOFILL, BLACK THOUGHT, BLOCKHEAD, Eric Roberson, GINO VANELLI, J ROCC, jamal, JOSIE STINGRAY, KAY YOUNG, LAURENN, NICOLAY & KAY, NO KNOWS DOPE, P & The Yessirs, PAC DIV, Pharrell, PHONTE, PRUNES, PUSHA T, Q-TIP, Rakim, RAPHI, RO SPIT, ROBERT GLASPER, ROYCE DA 5'9, SLUM VILLAGE, SOJOURN, SONAR KOLLEKTIV ORCHESTRA, SPANK POPS, STRONG ARM STEADY, TALIB KWELI, teena marie, THA ALKAHOLIKS, THE PHARCYDE, THE PROCUSSIONS, THE ROOTS, VIKTER DUPLAIX, W.ELLINGSTON FELTON, WILLIE EVANS JR., XZIBIT, ZO!

MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL. 4

Pardon me for being a woman of few words this time. I’ve been insanely busy and after long days, these songs have helped me unwind.

Tracks/link after the jump.

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Tags: AFTA-1, BLIND I, Dam Funk, FAT JON, GHOSTFACE KILLAH, GREEN TEA, John Coltrane, LITTLE DRAGON, MAIYA PRESENTS...RENDEZVOUS VOL. 4, NOSTALGIA 77, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Sebastien Tellier, VIKTER DUPLAIX

MAIYA PRESENTS…ELECTRICITY VOL.1

Kid Cudi-Sky Might Fall

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I’m coming clean with you guys. I used to do a new compilation theme every month, but I’ve gotten sucked into the Rendezvous and Innervisions volume vacuums that I’ve yet to post anything new or innovative mix wise.  After listening to all the tracks the staff contributed to Braille, and the recent GRIMEY mix we did, the feedback on the musical diversity was great. So I thought, alright Mai, time for a new joint. The word electric has been dancing around in my head lately so Electric Relaxation came to mind (Noah promptly told me the name was unoriginal and lame).  After agreeing with him, we arrived at ElectriCITY and he delivered the art.

Tracks and links next door.

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Tags: 1ST ANGLE, Afrika Bambaataa, BLIND I FOR THE KIDS, Compilation, Dam Funk, DAVE NOTTI, DEVONWHO, DORIAN CONCEPT, ELECTRICITY VOL. 1, FLYING LOTUS, HI-RES, J'83, Jay-z, JUDAH, Kid Cudi, MAIYA, Rashid Hadee, Taylor McFerrin, VIKTER DUPLAIX