The HighLife

Teckzilla's at it again.  The production genius behind the Str8 Buttah collective recently teamed up with a crew of Zambian hiphoppers, Zone Fam, to deliver The Full Script.  I dig Zone Fam, but Teck kills it on the beats; front to back!  Here's are some highlights.

On the Move

My Girl

Download Album: Zone Fam & Teckzilla - The Full Script

 



Remember Jaydiohead from producer Max Tannone. Well, here's the next movement; MOS DUB.  Quality the whole way through.

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In case you forgot, happy tax deadline day friends!  Or you could be one of the few without the burden of taxation.  Either way, it's funny the things that concern you as you grow up.  Which brings us to today's selections.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
Here's a rapper that's all business.  Cutting his chops at age 16 on A Tribe called Quest's 1993 release Midnight Marauders, he eventually ended up on Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2005.  This is his latest single from 2010's Movie On Demand.
Consequence - Childish Games (ft. Asher Roth)



B-Side
Back to the things you concern yourself with growing up.  The thought process that goes into songwriting is one thing that i certainly wonder about, especially when it comes to this song.  I've always liked this artist's work.  No nonsense dance music to make you sweat from head to toe.  Plus, for this new album he goes back to a tried and tested production collaboration with Lil Jon; but i've got to wonder now if he's got Jon writing his lyrics too.  Who knows, it's worked before.
Pitbull - Watagatapitusberry (Remix) ft. Lil Jon, Sensato, Black Point & El Cata




Aight then ladies and gents, that's it today.  I'll leave you to take care of those p's and q's.  Until next time.  Be easy.

Ridiculously good music! Top to bottom; lyrics, arrangement, video.  Best song of the year so far.  Turn it up loud!!

Janelle Monae ft. Big Boi - Tightrope


New album,  The Archandroid, in stores May 18th.

www.jmonae.com

Brand new music video from Felt (MURS + Slug + Aesop Rock).  The song is sick, but the acting in the video really brings the words to life. Mad props to all involved!


FELT - Glory Burning

"FELT (Slug, Murs & Aesop Rock) along with Rhymesayers Entertainment are releasing Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez instrumentals and accapellas to support youth writing. All proceeds will be donated to 826 National, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with creative and expository writing skills, and also helping teachers inspire their students to write. For more information on 826, go here: http://www.826national.org/ "


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This is an absolute must listen.  For a while now, XLR8R has been producing City Guide podcasts by various talented DJs and producers in different cities around the country.  They recently posted one from Boston nightlife impressarios Soul Clap.  Their set, especially after hearing the other city mixes, is a fitting tribute to the bean and how we get it done. Though all the mixes are great in their own right, definitely have to shout out the Philly mix from DJ/Producers Starkey and Dev79.  Splitting time on the decks to deliver a mix worthy of holding it down for the entire Keystone state. 


Soul Clap's Boston Mix
(Click to listen/download via XLR8R)


Starkey and Dev79's Philly Mix

and also of interest...

Ghetto Division's Chicago Mix
Star Eyes' Love from NY Mix
Nosaj Thing's LA Mix
Dubbel Dutch's Austin Mix

What's your favorite mix?

New Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach, is out now!!!  Plus they'll be headlining a night @ Coachella 2010.

Watch: Stylo ft. Bobby Womack & Mos Def (Official Video)
Download: Stylo ft. Bobby Womack & Mos Def

Download: Nas & Damian Marley - As We Enter

The mighty Mos Def and Mr. Dash, at it again with the help of Ski Beatz and other talented guests.  Out March 30th.

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