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BILAL-AIRTIGHT’S REVENGE [ALBUM SNIPPETS]

Last month, I attended Bilal’s listening session for his upcoming release (we’ve been waiting almost a decade for) Airtight’s Revenge. He chronicled each song reflectively, explaining the personal meaning behind each track. This is a very emotional record for the singer, with traces of politics, passion, and resilience sprinkled throughout it. He said [...]

ESCO WILLIAMS – THE INTRODUCTION EP

We here at Blind I are all about Quality if you dont know already. While surfing thru the bandcamp artists I came across Esco Williams. Upon first listening to his tracks I immediately got a bit of a John Legend vibe with a little Eric Roberson. It’s only right that I share. ENJOY!

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RISE IN POWER TEDDY P!!!

Yesterday was a sad day for music as we lost another one of our fore fathers in soul. The great Teddy Pendergrass lost his battle with colon cancer on Wednesday January 13th 20X. I will always remember him for the greatness that he gave us all. Jay Cee made an ill podcast in tribute to Teddy P [...]

JIMIJAMES

We just LOVE exposing you all to freshness that NEEDS to be a part of your every day life & JimiJames fits right in! 2 weeks ago the homies F.A.M.E. had their 3 year anniversary of their monthly event they do out in SF called the Funktion & in addition to giving yet another stellar performance, [...]

BLAKROC & DD172….

Blakroc – On The Vista (Feat Mos Def) (DL Sharebee)
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Blacroc – Hope You’re Happy (Feat Billy Danze, Nicole Wray & Q-Tip) (DL Sharebee)
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Blakroc Sampler (DL Sharebee)
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As the recent publicity surrounding Mos Def, Jay Electronica and Curren$y‘s collaborative-side-group [...]

ERIC ROBERSON – MUSIC FAN FIRST

One of my favorite male crooners is back with his latest opus entitled Music Fan First, it drops tomorrow, but Blind I has your exclusive sneak peak now!
The Newness
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Hear the rest of the album & get it after the va J – J…

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ALBUM SNIPPETS: MOS DEF’S “THE ECSTATIC”

Found this over at 2DB. Snippets of Mos’ upcoming album The Ecstatic. I’m hearing some heat in here people…Mos never dissapoints me! Peep the stream/download and check the tracklisting after the jump.
The Ecstatic Album Snippets
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Download Mos Def – The Ecstatic Album Snippets (zShare)

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BLAQ POET | DJ PREMIER

Blaq Poet, a Queensbridge, NY native, first made a name for himself in 1987, entering his name into the legendary battle of Queens vs. The Bronx with his song “Beat You Down,” a scathing attack on KRS-One. Blaq Poet’s refusal to dilute his subject matter or soften his [...]