Keeping it short because of the holidays. Lovely free project from King Britt and Rucyl under the name “Saturn Never Sleeps Sampler No.2″. Get some of that holiday spirit featuring artists such as Zap Mama, James Poyser and Ursula Rucker. In case you missed it…download it HERE.

911 Ft. Zap Mama – Cosmoafrique

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King Britt Presents Sylk130 – Re-Member’s Only Ft. James Poyser

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written by nilez \\ tags: free download, james poyser, king britt, rucyl, saturn never sleeps sampler no.2, sns, sylk130, ursula rucker, zap mama

After having heard the first leak of Erykah Badu‘s “Jump In The Air” with Lil Wayne, I wasn’t impressed at all. After having heard the second joint called “Window Seat” I was relieved as hell. Now here’s the Badu we’ve been feenin’ for. This one was produced by Badu and James Poyser and has Questlove on drums (who else?). Really looking forward to “New Amerykah Part 2″, which supposedly drops March 30th.

Erykah Badu – Window Seat

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written by nilez \\ tags: erykah badu, james poyser, jump in the air, lil wayne, new amerykah part 2, questlove, window seat

Bilal interpreted Led Zeppelin‘s “Baby since I’ve been loving you” and Radiohead‘s ” Everything is in the right place on Okayplayer‘s Happy Chakakhan Celebration. Thanks to Questlove for hooking us up with this on Christmas. Bilal’s upcoming project will be released on Plug Research in 2010.

Band (The Witness Protection Program) :

Cap’n Kirk Guitar / Tuba Gooding Jr Sousaphone/ Owen Biddle Bass/ James Poyser Organ/ Robert Glasper Keys/ ?uestlove Drums

Bilal And The Witness Protection Program – Baby Since I’ve Been Loving You/ Everything In It’s Right Place / Sometimes (Live)

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written by nevill \\ tags: bilal, james poyser, led zeppelin, owen biddle, questlove, radiohead, robert glasper, sometimes, witness protection program

In a search to bring back the essence of true Atlanta musicianship, Dreamer, The Love Crusader, Tuki and Stago Lee, collectively known as Hollyweerd lead you into a land where rejects and weirdos reign supreme. Joining the new hip-hop movement of internet phenomenons, Hollyweerd has garnered much attention from their ability to create innovative tunes for their eclectic fans online. Brought together by what some might consider divine intervention, these four individuals have a niche for creative lyrics and music that defies the norms of hip-hop. Through songs such as “Weerdo” and “Go hard or Go Home”, Hollyweerd grants listeners a sample of the limitless state of mind they adhere to when it comes to not only the music scene, but life as well.

Influenced by such genres as jazz, rap, techno, rock and alternative, the individualistic creativity that exists within Hollyweerd is undeniable. Self described as new wave, rap, ghetto tech music, their ground-breaking sound resides in unmarked musical territory sure to influence the music community and the world. Meeting in Atlanta, Hollyweerd was formed in mid-November 2007. Creating not only a group, but a brotherhood, Dreamer brings an unorthodox style while Tuki brings wordplay, The Love Crusader brings passion and Stago Lee brings southern sophistication, which culminates into a fresh breath of music with good vibes and funky melodies.

Hollyweerd is creating their own rules in our land and a land where the rain is purple and the flowers are dead. Bringing about change transformation and a new breed of music to the south, Hollyweerd is the new southern comfort.

HollY Weerd – Karl Tutymer Prod. James Poyser & Questlove

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HollY Weerd – Pinball Prod. Trackademicks

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Download the Mixtape here

written by moovmnt \\ tags: 9th wonder, atlanta, Dreamer, edible phat, flying lotus, holly weerd, hollyweerd, james poyser, janelle monae, madlib, mixtape, questlove, The Love Crusader, Tuki and Stago Lee