![MED & BLU – Burgundy Whip [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4775446_lg.jpg)
M.E.D. & Blu release the lead cut off their upcoming collaborative EP The Burgundy , track titled "Burgundy Whip" produced by Madlib.
MED and Blu are preparing their collaborative release The Burgundy , which will see these two Left Coast MCs trading bars over Madlib production. Oh, and even a Georgia Anne Muldrow beat was thrown in for good measure. Anyway, our latest taste of the project is "Bergundy Whip", which features an easy-leaning Lib production that is perfect for these two spitters to handle with ease. You can stream it below now. Also, The Bergundy is available now on vinyl .
![J.PERIOD Presents… #RAGEISBACK [mixtape]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4775254_lg.jpg)
J.PERIOD presents #RAGEISBACK, the official music companion to the acclaimed new novel, Rage Is Back, by best-selling author Adam Mansbach. Paying tribute to hip hop culture and its birthplace, New York City, #RAGEISBACK brings together an all-star cast of icons & rising stars for a first-of-its-kind hip hop storybook in the spirit of classic book-and-record sets. Featuring exclusive new tracks from Common ( www.billboard.com/articles/col umns…r-still-love-her ) and Talib Kweli produced by J.PERIOD, freestyles from Black Thought ( www.okayplayer.com/news/j-peri od-b…estyle-mp3.html ), The Kid Daytona, Blu, Homeboy Sandman, Shad and more! With audio book narration by: GZA & Danny Hoch. [...]
Remember those tracks we've heard from J. Period featuring Black Thought and Common ? Well, we're now hearing them within the context of the legendary DJ/producer's latest project, Rage Is Back . While the download link isn't here just yet, you're still going to want to free up 78 minutes to check this out. The remainder of the mixtape features new rhymes from the likes of Blu , Shad , and Talib Kweli while J. Period has thrown in previously unreleased remixes of Nas and the Notorious B.I.G. [...]
Pre-order the limited edition 7-inch vinyl of "Thelonius King" The force behind this song, are going to release three of the most anticipated albums coming this year on Nature Sounds,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
After blindsiding the internet a couple weeks ago with the collaboration "Thelonius King," Blu, R.A. The Rugged Man, and Tristate of Durag Dynasty are back with a music video for [...] The post Blu, R.A. The Rugged Man & Tristate - "Thelonius King" Video appeared first on The Smoking Section .
Right after news of NoYork! being re-released on vinyl, some more exciting news from the Blu camp materializes. It looks like the Los Angeles MC has really been hitting it off with Stones Throw recently, specifically MED and Madlib. The indie powerhouse is releasing a new EP from the duo of MED and Blu, The Burgundy , that's almost entirely produced by Madlib. The sole outside producer is Georgia Anne Muldrow. Sounds good, right? We think so. Hopefully we get to hear some of it soon. Pre-order the EP here .
![Blu – “Thelonius King” F. Tristate & R.A. The Rugged Man [Video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4750653_lg.jpg)
It looks like " Thelonius King " wasn't just a random loosie, as the trio of MCs take the time out to put together a visual offering as well. The gritty hood anthem is met with an animated video as Blu , Tristate and R.A. go hard over this sample-heavy production. That is actually Ruff Mercy on animation, a notable artist we interviewed not long ago here on Potholes. This collaboration marks what is hopefully going to be a more productive year for all three parties involved. Stay tuned as we document their progress throughout 2013.
![Blu + R.A. The Rugged Man + Tristate – Thelonius King [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4750628_lg.jpg)
The artists behind three of the most anticipated albums coming this year on Nature Sounds join forces for the posse cut "Thelonius King". Limited edition 7-inch vinyl of "Thelonius King" coming in time for Record Store Day this April, check out the info on all three albums below. Durag Dynasty "360 Waves" - March 16th Blu - "NoYork" (Deluxe Edition) - March 26th R.A. The Rugged Man "Legends Never Die" - April 2013 Video directed by Nicolas Heller https://store.nature-sounds.ne t/store/products-page/45s/thel onius/
![Oh No “Controlled Riots” ft. Souls of Mischief [mp3]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4748698_lg.jpg)
Oh No leaks a new single off his freshly released Disrupted Ads , “Controlled Riots” featuring Souls of Mischief. iTunes: Disrupted Ads - Oh No
![Blu – No York (Pre-Orders) [CD]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4748411_lg.jpg)
Experience an experiment turned masterpiece…NoYork! Los Angeles emcee Blu's oft-delayed masterpiece has been the talk of the internet for years, but has never seen a proper retail release. Now, the album will be released in deluxe CD and vinyl editions, available in stores everywhere on March 26th, 2013. While Blu has turned in a number of critically acclaimed projects lately, NoYork (also known as York) is his most ambitious project to date. Applying timeless vocals over detailed, textured instrumentals, Blu seems to have placed himself at the forefront of a new genre, melding classic hip-hop lyricism with the experimentation of [...]
Look what we have here. While Blu's original major label debut was a complete flop, it looks like he is revamping the release and putting it out on Nature Sounds. While past physical Blu releases have been a bit makeshift, it looks like he is pulling out all the stops for NoYork! . Of course, you can get the release on CD, but it also looks like you will be able to cop NoYork! in a 4-LP deluxe vinyl, which looks pretty damn snazzy in the picture above. The vinyl will also include three bonus tracks with [...]
During a tour in December 2012 with the folks at Blisswave , I got to see my old friend and mentor DJ House Shoes in different environments. Equally comfortable in old spots, like San Francisco and Seattle, or new settings like Sacramento, Shoes let his encyclopedic knowledge of hip-hop, beats and all things Dilla lead to amazing solo sets as well as support for Guilty Simpson, the tour's only MC. Whether spinning his own beats or getting Guilty to spit familiar verses over unreleased Dilla tracks, Shoes proved to be the backbone of the [...]
MitiS teamed up with little known porducer MaHi to unleash 'Blu' a gorgeous new original for free download that is truly a piece of audio-art. Complex melodies, flawless synths and goosebump educing builds and drops, 'Blu' is sure to set the blogosphere on fire. Show some love for the free DL and follow MitiS & MaHi's links below! MitiS Links : Facebook - Twitter MaHi Links : Facebook - Twitter
Justin Timberlake was able to work his way into the blogosphere this week when some people actually watch his " Suit & Tie" lyric video until the end. It was then that he revealed the release date of his comeback album, The 20/20 Experience , to be *drum roll* March 19. Some other bigger news to hit the web came from some of the top festivals in the States, including Paid Dues , Coachella , and Governors Ball . There's that whole thing going on between the Rastafari [...]
Download: Tres Records 9th Year Anniversary Beat Tape: NUEVE
The folks over at Tres Records have put together a great new project, Nueve , that they're offering f-r-e-e. It's an instrumental compilation that serves to celebrate their ninth anniversary and features a slew of acts we all love here at Potholes. We're talking Blu , Giant Panda , Fonetik Symbol, House Shoes , Ohmega Watts, and more. Can you dig it? Download: Tres Records - Nueve [Direct Link]
![Ohmega Watts – Give Me Peace [mp3]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4734588_lg.jpg)
Tres Records will be celebrating their 9 year anniversary with a new beat tape titled Nueve , here's a sneak "Give Me Peace" by Ohmega Watts. The project drops January 23rd with tracks from Blu, House Shoes, Big Tone, Giant Panda, Ohemgawatts, and more. http://www.tresrecords.com
![Arima Ederra – Earth To Arima [Free Album]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4728328_lg.jpg)
Arima Ederra first caught our ear with her Blu-feaured single " Questions ". The soulful jam made us not only fall in love with Arima, but also reminded us of how good Blu sounds when he is at the top of his game. Anyway, the release of Ederra's free album Earth To Arima is now upon us, a soothing suite of 10 strong records to groove to. This definitely puts the songstress on our radar for the future, as she is sure to lead a rather fruitful career crossing over between soulful R&B and hip-hop. Stream [...]
![Klaus Layer (Captain Crook) in Berlin [video]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4728181_lg.jpg)
Klaus Layer’s debut LP this spring on Redefinition and will feature a handful of quality instrumentals, along with some raps from special guest, Blu. Til then, check out some of the music on Klaus Layer’s Soundcloud … stay tuned for more music and info. https://soundcloud.com/captain -crook via Redefinition Records
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