We all remember “Timeless: The Composer / Arranger Series” that Mochilla brought us a while ago. A few days ago the remixed EP came out containing interesting remixes from Georgia Anne Muldrow, King Britt and Jneiro Jarel. You can either buy a vinyl copy over at the Mochilla shop or go visit .

Mulatu Astatke – The Radcliffe (King Britt’s Smoke Out Remix)

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VTech has been doing brilliant things in the past collaborating with musicians such greats as Mulatu Astatke, Quantic, Arthur Verocai, DJ Nuts, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and more. Now they will be releasing exclusive new material from Dudley Perkins and Georgia Anne Muldrow’s project which features a compilation of up and coming artists on the label Someothaship Connect. Enjoy the first download “Perfect (Git a Taste)” from this musical duo and beware…much more free music coming up in the near future.

Dudley & Georgia Anne Muldrow – Perfect (Git a Taste)

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In 2009, VTech and Mochilla put on a 3 part event series entitled “Timeless,” showcasing The Suite for Ma Dukes orchestra, Mulatu Astatke, and Arthur Verocai, and March 2010, they will be releasing a limited edition box set DVD of each event, w/ extra behind the scenes footage, poster, exclusive music, full liner notes, etc.  Although the Suite for Ma Dukes event maybe most relevant and of interest, w/ it’s features from Posdnuos (De La Soul), Dwele, Bilal, Talib Kweli, Common, Karriem Riggins, and many others, all 3 events help create a bridge between producer/arrangers of yesteryear to the modern day hip hop producer.

The full press release is below, and today, I’m happy to share an exclusive video and audio track from the Suite for Ma Dukes event, mixed and mastered by legendary Grammy award-winning producer/mixer Bob Power, best known for his work with De La Soul, Tribe Called Quest, D’Angelo, Badu, and many more.  Also, this is the first time folks can see the artwork and packaging for the box set DVD.

Enjoy Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and the Suite for Ma Dukes orchestra in their version of “Take Notice” from J Dilla’s highly acclaimed Ruff Draft EP. Thank to JKim..

Suite For Ma Dukes Orchestra – Take Notice

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