Most of the songs on the new “Our Nest” Vol. 1 compilation on Earnest Endeavours were already keeping our HD warm and fuzzy. However this is a great ‘name your price’ opportunity to score these. A nice little gathering of artists such as B. Bravo, Darkhouse Fam, J Todd, SelfSays, Shigeto, Kienra and more.

J Todd – Centimeter

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B. Bravo – Swang

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My buddy from Goodnws put me on to this new 8-track project called “Picture This” presented by Scion A/V. Detroit legend Moodymann not only brings dancefloor joints to the table on this one, but also keeps it smooth and soulful at the same time. This has a little bit of everything on it. Even a splash of Motor City magic! Beneath you can bounce to our favorite two, but make sure you snatch the entire free download for yourself too. And trust me…this is way too good to snooze on!

Moodymann – Hold It Down

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Moodymann – U Ranaway

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OJ from Union just hit us with a crazy remix they did for The Stepkids‘ song “Suburban Dream”. A killer remix that features lyricists Pharoahe Monch and Homeboy Sandman and was released on Stones Throw. It’s available as a free download via Fat Beats…so go grab that!

The Stepkids – Suburban Dream Ft. Pharoahe Monch & Homeboy Sandman (Union Remix)

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written by nilez \\ tags: fat beats, free download, homeboy sandman, Pharoahe Monch, stones throw, suburban dream, the stepkids, union

Just realized that Hawthorne Headhunters‘ full-length album “Myriad of Now” released today on Plug Research. There’s some nice new music on here as well as some older stuff as well, I remember “Luv Galactic” finding it’s way to us a few years back and I could swear DaM-FunK had a feature on there as well. A song I hadn’t heard before, but immediatly stood out is “Sum People Don’t Change”. Thanks to the good people of Plug Research for giving away “Yellow Cougar” as a free download. Go ahead and buy the full-length album on , it’s pretty good.

Hawthorne Headhunters – Sum People Don’t Change

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Hawthorne Headhunters – Luv Galactic Ft. I Am

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written by nilez \\ tags: black spade, coultrain, dam funk, free download, hawthorne headhunters, itunes, i_ced, luv galactic, myriad of now, plug research, sum people don't change, yellow cougar

A few weeks back, I sent a mix to the homie Keegan from #Jusayin that I had especially made for them. They played it on last night’s radio show and New Zealand showed some love I heard. Some beats combined with soulful house are the main ingredients for this one. Hope you all enjoy this one and make sure you head on over to the #Jusayin Soundcloud page and grab a free download while your at it!

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Soulection just released a nice project with Moreno Valley MC Pheo. All for the love, quality & conscious music. In other words free of charge. Of course donations are most welcome to show your support. Some nice productions on this EP by the way from Christoph El Truento, AFTA-1, Alf Alpha and Tek Nalo G. We picked out “Real Old Cigar” produced by Christoph El Truento, but it’s best if you listen to the entire EP yourselves over at the Soulection Bandcamp.

Pheo – Real Old Cigar

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“Breathtaking sparkles, glimmering fractions. What melodical madness causes such satisfaction?”

Times flies I tell ya! Already time for part three of our monthly “Glimering Fractions” mix. March’s birthstone is Bloodstone (see our Soundcloud page for a little more info). Tried to fill almost an hour again with nothing but audible niceness. If you’re feeling this, please be so kind to share it. It’s available for download on our Soundcloud page or you can stream it via Mixcloud as well.

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My man Mecca:83 was nice enough to dedicate “Chapter Two” (For Lucie) to all the DJ’s, bloggers, friends, fans and fam that supported him in the past. Of course we’re gonna show some love back by telling you to grab this free download, right now!

Mecca:83 – Chapter Two (For Lucie)

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Here is one of just four vocal joints of Roddy Rod‘s new “Oakwood Grain II” album out on Nature Sounds. Make sure you grab “Truly 1Derful” featuring Cynthia Hawkes…why cuz it’s a free download on the Nature Sounds Bandcamp of course! If you want to cop the whole album, just visit for a purchase.

Roddy Rod – Truly 1Derful Ft. Cynthia Hawkes

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