Rap duo The Paxtons bless the interwebs with their latest installment Avenue C&D, the follow up to their Avenue A and Avenue B projects (be sure to click the links if you aren't already familiar). Super dope concept to bring the whole "Avenues" projects together with this, really giving insight into Chris and Dave (C&D...I see what you did there) as individuals that make up The Paxtons and their overall sound and feel. Bandcamp stream link and alternate download link both below. Do what you do though and enjoy! [...]
Chicago producer and Treated Crew representer Thelonius Martin dropped this new instrumental album MCMXCII (1994 in Roman numerals) around Noon Central today. Thelonius's work has been popping up more and more it seems (Ever Loyal off the Skyzoo tape stays on repeat) and I expect it to only continue to pop up in even more places in the near future. This dudes sound is crazy, and he's only like 19. It's nuts. Preview and download the album below (alternate download link below that). MCMXCII by Thelonious Thelonius Martin - [...]
Right so this gem hit my inbox not too long ago (shouts to GFCNY ) and I HAD to share this with y'all. For one, I saw the 3 Little Digs imprint on the artwork (whatup Lawrence !) but most importantly it's GOOD. Like this is just a good ass rap song. Like plain and simple. Big SANT 's MFxOF projects apparently is in the works. Until then please listen and enjoy.
Back here in San Jose I been working with a crew of DJs, producers, and visual artists for the last year and a half on a party/collective called the Treatment Sound System. Pretty much a mobile crew of party rockers with only one objective: to murder the sound system with slammin' tunes. We been fortunate to have been able to bring out many notable artists out to jam with us. From the likes of Suzi Analogue, Teeko, D-Styles, Nasty Nasty, B. Bravo, and Dibia$e to name a few. We're proud to present our first [...]
So what would happen if Tribe was in the studio with The Pharcyde when they did Bizarre Ride? Join Gummy Soul's Amerigo Gazaway as he embarks on a 55 minute "Quest to The Pharcyde". Using the original Jazz, Soul and Funk recordings sampled throughout A Tribe Called Quest’s extensive catalogue, Gazaway recreates classic productions – pairing his reinterpreted instrumentals with select vocals from West Coast “golden era” favorites, The Pharcyde. ENJOY!
First off let me say what's really hood to the Blind I faithful. I'm not going to pop up and post a post like I haven't been ghost for God-knows-how-long.Know that I've been away trying to make a better me for you and a for myself and that I've missed speaking with you all dearly. But enough of the sappy shit and back to the toonage. The big homie Raphael actually put me on to Keanon Terrell some time ago (don't ask me why I haven't posted anything yet...like I said I'm working on being a [...]
The Philosofist is a 21 year old rapper/producer out of Seattle. Grei Records (the sponsor of this project and official producer) is out of Los Angeles. From the West side of the American Subground; the homegrown "Free Your Mind EP" is a nice and healthy dosage of intricate lyricism and beats that you can vibe to. The Philosofist brings his standard smooth delivery, deep words and mellow tone to 20 year old Grei's unique, multi-tool sample style and relaxed yet strong percussion work; the fusion [...]
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Whenever Tiombe sends a video, I always know it's going to be cinematic. Whether it's for Cubic Zirconia or a solo effort, she brings her ultra-sexy energy to the screen (this is NSFW by the way-enjoy fellas). The reggae-tinged track comes from her Augustus and Me EP which can be found here.
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Our brotha Propaganda comes through with visuals for one of my favorite tracks off the Art Ambidextrous album. A powerful message and dope video for " DIG ". Enjoy!
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Jneiro Jarel & DOOM. You should already know. Act accordingly.
A couple weeks ago our own Dandiggity's Treatment Voltron'ed with The Bangerz Goldenchyld & his party Return Of The Boom Zap . Both parties were celebrating their 1 year existence & the place was packed & grooving to the many stellar producers & dj's that graced the decks that evening. @ the end of it all, Replay & Goldenchyld premiered their latest remix of the classic " Human " from The Human [...]
Haz Solo and I have been working on Polyester and Whiskey for a few months. He approached me about collaborating on a project and since I am not a producer, it was really a joy to participate in the unique manner in which I did. I picked an era (I'm always partial to the 70s) and I picked a handful of songs for him to sample. We tag teamed this effort and the end result is one side with the originals and the other with the beats that [...]
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] These vixens & their... violence. Gotta love it! The 2nd video off of HH's Myriad Of Now showcases the homies Black Spade & Coultrain in their element but more as the back drop to what's TRILLY goingz onz. Peep & share & all that other dope social media schitt! Gyeah!
Blind I fave, Knxwledge just released a his latest LP entitled " koapastetik " (yes lower case, yes mis-spellings... he's fun like that) . Peep. DL. Tell a muthafunkin' friend! It's good business. KLIP.MOOOOOOOOOOOOODE!! KNXWLEDGE - KOAPASTETIK LP | DOWNLOAD
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Our good brotha House Shoes sits down with Abraham Beltran discussing everything from his early years and how he was introduced to the Detroit Hip Hop scene -to- the first time he came to LA, the passing of Proof and Dilla , and his eventual move to the west coast -to- the differences between Detroit and LA, our fallen comrade J1 , growing up after the birth of his son -to- a [...]
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Our stellar homies Sonnymoon just dropped a new visual for "Nothing Thought" off their most recent release Sonnymoon . This joint is still rocking in my iTunes. Shouts to Dane & Anna!
A couple months ago Blind I was in the house to witness the best performance from our good friends Dane & Anna ( Sonnymoon ) we had seen to that date. We know they will out do that tonight. There are no words to truly describe being able to witness the growth of emerging artists in the game let alone ones you become good friends with. Sonnymoon continues to impress crowds every where they play & San Jose get's dumb fanboy on em when they come [...]
All up in yo section 1nce again on the Voltron tip! BevMo & Blind I have united as one to bring you another mix for dat asssssss...tronomical taste! R-Cade of BevMo laced the 1st installment so it was only right we continue with another incredible member from the crew... Shea Butter ! It's buttah baby! Yee! This doode stay's killin crowds with his unique steez, swag or whatever the fuck you [...]
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] New Kendrick Lamar visuals for "Swimming Pools (Drank)" from his first album at Interscope, good kid, m.A.A.d. city .
There's been a plethora of San Jose related material on Blind I more so than any year this year & there's still more to come! The city is alive & thriving & in the mix of it all are 3 pillars of the town Voltron'ing together to bring us the first, in what we hope is many to come, of "Back In The Day Vol.13 . A certified head nodder/banger that the kids today would say, "GO!" . Breezy Excursion have been killin the clothing game since they [...]
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