“Clouds” is a 27 track instrumental project from Detroit producer Apollo Brown. While most have come to know Apollo’s production for its smash mouth, head nodding, grime, “Clouds” reveals another aspect of his production ability. “Clouds” is a 52 minute instrumental ride, the perfect backdrop for reflection. Available on Bandcamp and Itunes. MelloMusicGroup.
Apollo Brown – Black Pearls
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Apollo Brown – Shoot The Heart
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Today would’ve been Dilla‘s birthday and it’s hard to imagine it has been almost five years already since his passing? Still Dilla‘s legacy lives on in many ways. Not only did B.Kyle release his “Still Shining” documentary…there’s more. Ma Dukes and The J Dilla Foundation recently announced the winner of ‘The International J Dilla Tribute Art Contest’. NY artist Joe Buck won the contest with his winning “J Dilla the SpeciaLIST” design. This signed, limited edition print, as well as special lithograph poster and t-shirt are exclusively available for sale at www.art4dilla.com. All proceeds will be donated to The J Dilla Foundation to help fund their ongoing programs.
Last, but not least all Dutch Dilla heads are welcome to join us at the “Dilla Lives” tribute event (flyer after the jump) at the Bitterzoet in Amsterdam this Sunday. DJ’s Turne, FS Green, SirOJ and Deluge (initiator) will be playing Dilla minded music all through the night and of course all proceeds go to the J Dilla Foundation as well. Raise it up!
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Bristol producer Ben Dubuisson has been at it for a while now, but honestly I have to say I’ve never heard of this cat before. Early Februari he’s releasing his third album – “Stylin’ Free” – under the name Hundred Strong. We were fortunate enough to get an early listen and the mix of soul, reggae, hiphop and more is rather refreshing. With several features from Detroit’s very own Amp Fiddler, this album is something you should really look out for. To get you in the mood…check out the video for the title track “Stylin’ Free” which is available as a FREE download as of today.
Dutch producer Koen sent me another freebie yesterday, so I thought why not share this RoSpit“For The Money” with you guys. I’m liking the production a lot and once again this cat from Groningen is holdin’ it down…worldwide. Show them what you got homie, cuz I know you got a lot!
RoSpit – For The Money Ft. T. Calmese (prod. by Koen)
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Detroit’s Magestik Legend is about to drop “To Be Continued…Chapter 2″ hosted by Rapper Big Pooh early next week as a free download. Today’s leak “Crazy” was produced by Astronote and bangs like a motherf*cker. Chapter 2 is the prequel to Magestik Legend’s upcoming full length album “The Great Escape” which drops on November 30th featuring a majority of the production from Astronote, but also includes tracks produced by 14KT. Guest features on this album include Guilty Simpson, Kam Moye aka Supastition, DJ Rhettmatic, Buff 1 and more.
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So Black Milk‘s album has been out for two week alread. Better late than never I guess. Allthough “Album of The Year” is nothing mindblowin’, I still believe it’s a good album with some solid joints on it. My pick is “Over Again” Ft. Monica Blaire and I suggest you go give it a listen. Check out for a digital copy or pick up the CD or vinyl over at Rush Hour.
Black Milk – Over Again Ft. Monica Blaire
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Next month Black Milk‘s highly anticipated “Album of The Year” is due to hit streets. Other than the heavy contributions from both members of his live band (vocalist/keyboardist AB and drummer Daru Jones), the album exclusively features players and vocalists from his hometown of Detroit. Vocalist Melanie Rutherford, bassist Tim Shellaberger, and the versatile horn player and string arranger Sam Beaubien (who arranged horns and strings on Mayer Hawthornes “A Strange Arrangement”) are just a few names. Peep the latest “Deadly Medley” video featuring Royce Da 5’9 and Elzhi and pre-order the CD via Fatbeats while you’re at it.
Aight…finally we can check out Invincible & Waajeed‘s “Detroit Summer” video. You saw the behind the scenes footage, the vinyl pressing footage and whatnot. The video also features the B-side joint “Emergence” which I’m personally not feeling quite as much as “Detroit Summer”. Okayplayer got the premiere on this one, so enjoy this El-lqaa directed video. You can buy the 7-inch for only $5 HERE or get the digital single through . Watch out for Invincible & Waajeed, cuz they will be dropping a full length album in 2011.
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