This old track from years ago recently leaked of Jay Electronica rhyming over some familiar Dilla beats. It hasn’t been confirmed if this was ever meant to be official but it seems that way. Personally I think the track is pretty fresh and I enjoyed listening to it not because of either of the artists [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Reyn from Potholes In My Blog made me listen to this the other day and said it was “dope”. I hate it when he does that, because he is always right and I never want him to be so I can make fun of him. This time I thought I had one I could clown [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, September 20, 2009
As I continue with the weekly series for Illroots it just keeps getting more fun. This last week Dub Floyd put together a nice mixtape that showcases all of the talent of Wu Tang! There is some great stuff on here, and I even was graced to be in one of Dub’s ScreaMixx’s. This week [...]
Continue reading...Monday, August 31, 2009
The Dirty Projectors took me by surprise. The album starts with a typical flanged indie guitar and then all of the sudden an explosion of sounds drops in to ignite “Cannibal Surprise”. Voices, claps, and wonky drum beats coming from every direction and leaping from every field of the stereo pan. The vocals of Dave [...]
Continue reading...Monday, August 31, 2009
On February 22nd, 2009 at Cal State University a 40 piece orchestra performed many of J Dilla’s song in tribute to him. Dilla’s friends and families were standing by to hear this magical event happen. Vocal stylings were performed by Dwele, Amp Fiddler, Bilal, Talib Kweli, OH NO, Alchemist, Illa J, Frank Nitty, Rhettmatic, Ma [...]
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Monday, October 26, 2009
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