Young homie Joe Kay from Cali dropped another mix on us and we decided to host it. He named the mix “Telepathy” and it sounds hella refreshing if you ask me. The artwork looks crackin’ and was done by 96 from France. Download this free mix below and check the tracklist after the jump. Enjoy your weekend!
Joe Kay – Telepathy Mix
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I remember buddy Bravo telling me about DâM-FunK hitting him up for some exclusives for this mix he was doing for Mary Anne Hobbs. A month later here it is and at the same time we say farewell to Mary Anne as she is leaving BBC1 for good. Of course a lot of unreleased music from Ad Bourke, Teeko, B. Bravo and the master of Funk himself. So sit back and enjoy this “The Future Sound of Modern Funk” mix and download it HERE.
DâM-FunK – The Future Sound of Modern Funk Mix
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“SunStorm” is the latest album from Detroit-area born, DC-area based producer/multi-instrumentalist who goes by the name of Zo! Best known for his 2008 collaboration with Phonte on the cult classic “Zo and Tigallo Love the 80’s” as well as his work on The Foreign Exchange’s Grammy-nominated LP, “Leave It All Behind”. This extensive 12-track album ranges from souldrenched music w/ the likes of Phonte to more complex arrangements similar to The Mizell Brothers or 4hero. Welcome into the depth of Zo! and just sit back and enjoy the ride.
So many lovely vocalists on here like Sy Smith, Lady Alma, Darien Brockington, Eric Roberson and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother. If there was a time to buy pure, honest beatiful music…the time is now! Money well spent if you ask me so go ahead and buy the album digitally via  or get the CD over HERE. [FE Music]
Zo! – Greater Than The Sun Feat. Phonte
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Zo! – Flight Of The Blackbyrd Feat. Phonte
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Meet Oriol: real name Oriol Singhji, born in Barcelona. He lives between London and Cambridge now and possesses some serious musical skills. “Night and Day” connects the dots between Oriol’s musical tastes, from the 70’s fusion and experimentation of Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder to the lush house of Theo Parrish, Larry Heard and Recloose. He rewires these influences into something totally exuberant and soulfully fresh. His debut album “Night And Day” has the depth of musicality and subtlety of an artist who knows exactly what he wants, and it’s also the perfect summer album. Pre-order this double album (Planet Mu) HERE via Rush Hour if you know what’s good for you.
Oriol – Jam
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The slick Soul singer who we’ve all come to know as Mayer Hawthorne over the past few years is back with another amazing single “I Need You”. This 12-inch record will be released later this summer on Stones Throw Records and was produced by none other than Nottz. I’m affraid this guy is steadily getting to become one of my favorite producers. His album is going to blow a lot of people away I think, including me. “I Need You” is already available for pre-order at Rush Hour and apparently we’re dealing with some sort of special etched vinyl.
Mayer Hawthorne – I Need You
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After Cologne’s JR & PH7 released their debut album “The Standard” last year they’re back in bizness with their next effort, simply entitled “The EP”. The six track strong EP features artists like Blu, Termanology, Oddisee, Ohmega Watts & Trek Life and sounds fresh. I really like what these guys are bringing out time after time and they always work with vocalists I dig (accept for Eternia…not my thing). I urge you guys to check this one out for yourselves and let us know what you think. This EP might just be sort of a warm up for even bigger things to come…in the form of their sophomore album “The Update”. It’s due to drop this fall on Soulspazm Records, but more info on that later. Make sure to support good music like this and buy “The EP” on now!
JR & PH7 Ft. Oddisee – All in a Days Work
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JR & PH7 Ft. Trek Life – From L.A. to the World
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Slum Village shocked the hip-hop community when Elzhi and T3 took to their Twitter profiles to announce that the group’s next album, Villa Manifesto, would be their last. But they’re going out on a high note. The group’s sixth studio LP, set to be released via E1 Records on July 27, knocks with the cushy precision of its predecessors while featuring new verses from all five members: T3, Elzhi, Baatin, J Dilla and Illa J. With production from Khrysis, Young RJ, Dilla, Hi-Tek, Mr. Porter and Dave West, the album marks the end of an era for not only Detroit rap, but for hip-hop culture. Fortunately for us, they close the SV chapter with a bang. The album is now streaming fully on the Slum Village Myspace. DONT BOOTLEG SV. YRB
Slum Village – Scheming Feat (J Dilla), Posdnuous, & Phife (Prod. Young RJ)
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Slum Village – 2000 Beyond
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Ex RBMA participant – miss TOKiMONSTA – is back with a brand new album called “Midnight Menu” which will be dropping next week on Japanese Art Union Recordings. I suggest you mark July 28th in your calender and draw a cute little bunny rabbit next to it. I heard some nice tracks on there so have a “Sweet Day”, enjoy the “Cheese Smoothie” and god bless your “Bready Soul”. We got to pick an exclusive track of the new album and stream it for our visitors (that’s you) so we had to pick this banger. Never had a “Cheese Smoothie” before, but I’ll try anything as long as TOKi’s buying. Big up to Yuji and Jennifer….oh if you want to order already do so HERE.
TOKiMONSTA – Cheese Smoothie
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As a prelude to Trek Life’s forthcoming album “Everything Changed Nothing”, Oddisee gave away a free WESTCOAST beattape. This is what he says:
I’ve always loved production inspired by funk. when it comes to funk inspired hip hop, no body does it like the west. While I was on the west producing Trek Life’s album that inspiration went further than being a fan. I don’t know if it was the palm trees, beaches, or burgers but this is what I was making in LA.
You can download the Beattape on Oddisee’ Bandcamp or over here.
Oddisee – Inglewood
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Oddisee – Get In Touch Feat Richard Belvi, Trek Life & J Bizness
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New music from the Klipmode collective. This time it’s Funraisers Vol.3 from Knxwledge entitled Strawberries. The album is available for purchase on Knxwledge’ bandcamp. Big up to Suzi, Devonwho and Mndsgn
Knxwledge – Dirteeknees (SKR∆W)
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Knxwledge – Kafe
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