Aloe Blacc from killer Cali hasn’t dropped anything for a minute. He’s putting out a new project (fully produced by Exile) so if you don’t know, you’d better recognize! This musical Jack-of-all-trades recently dropped this song called “Houston”…enjoy. Gotta give it up for OnSmash for this one.

Aloe Blacc – Houston

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written by nilez \\ tags: aloe blacc, california, exile, houston, los angeles, nathaniel, stonesthrow

Announced only a few weeks ago, Oh No follows up Dr. No’s Oxperiment by diving again into Egon’s record collection for a region-based intrumental beat album. This time he’s headed into the album inspired-by and sampled-from rare 60s and 70s Ethiopian funk, jazz, folk, soul and psychedelic rock.

Even if you’ve never heard an instrument tuned to the qenet scale before, even if you’re more into ballads than you are tezetas, Oh No’s transformative effect on his source material will blow you away in its otherworldy funkiness. Stonesthrow

Oh No – Whoo Doo

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Oh No – Concentrate / The Funk

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written by nevill \\ tags: dr no's ethiopium, egon, ethiopium, oh no, stonesthrow

DJ Graffiti was so nice to send us this second Mayer Hawthorne - “Just Aint Gonna Work Out (El Camino Remix)” by Astronote. “A Strange Arrangement” is out this week on iTunes, and on CD/LP over the next couple weeks everywhere else in the world. I think this it one of the most accessible albums out there right now and no wonder it’s officially a top 10 album! Support Stonesthrow, Mayer Hawthorne and good music..oh check after the jump to for more info on the “Love Is All Right” 4-inch vinyl.

Mayer Hawthorne – Just Aint’t Gonna Work Out (Astronote El Camino Remix)

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written by nilez \\ tags: 4-inch, a strange arrangement, astronote, dj graffiti, el camino remix, itunes, just ain't gonna work out, love is all right, mayer hawthorne, stonesthrow, vinyl

This particular part of my debut; Toeachizown is Vol. 3 & it’s called Life because these songs focus on relationships; good ones & weird ones (if U will). These songs also include vocals on all the tracks. The one I’m most proud of in this juncture on the album is “I Wanna Thank U (4 Steppin’ Into My Life)” as it’s dedicated 2 someone very special 2 me who came into my life at the right time and without judgement. It’s a full song. Hook, verses, bridge and ready for radio play. I just wanted 2 show that I can actually create a full song (if and when I choose 2), and not only way out there beats & such.

All the songs on Life I hope connect with my friends who dig my take and contribution to the this strain of Funk, which I consider Melodic-Funk, influenced by such great artist that came before me like: Loose Ends, KASHIF, MTUME, and some of Steve Arrington’s (of SLAVE) more mellower solo joints. I also enjoyed creating “Could I Be Loosing Another Lover?”. This one’s dedictated 2 all who may be able 2 relate. I just thank U 4 listening. Stay tuned 2 Vol. 4: Hood. Peace fam. – D-F

Dam Funk – Love Is Here 2Nite (I Can Feel It)

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written by nevill \\ tags: dam funk, life, los angeles, stonesthrow, toeachizown

Here’s a brand new track from Dam-Funk’s new EP, ‘LAtrik’, called ‘On & On’. Damian is currently putting the finishing touches on his debut album “Toeachizown” which will be released this Fall as a 5/LP set – two and a half hours of music – with CD version to follow. Toeachizown is a modern funk album, created in five distinct parts: LAtrik, Fly, Life, Hood, Sky. Stones Throw will be releasing a few of these volumes digitally prior to the vinyl & CD release in Fall. LAtrik is available now exclusively at http://stonesthrow.com.

Stay tuned for volumes: 2. 3, 4, & 5 and keep that L.A. boogie-funk in heavy rotation! Big ups Alex..

Dam Funk – Toeachizown

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Dam Funk – On & On

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written by nilez \\ tags: boogie, dam funk, funk, l.a., latrik, los angeles, stonesthrow, toeachizown

New album by former Stones Throw funk hopper Dudley Perkins , entirely produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow aka Ms One! Hailing from Oxnard California and beyond, Dudley Perkins (rap moniker Declaime) gained critical acclaim for collaborating with fellow Oxnardian heavyweights Madlib, Oh No and Kan Kick. His raw commentary is known for being deeply rooted in funk and feelgood grooves of yesteryear while maintaining today’s edgy truths of love and war. “Holy Smokes”, is his latest release with Georgia Anne Muldrow behind the boards. Releasedate: July 14th..Pre-Order now on Rushhour.

Dudley Perkins – Holy Smokes Sampler

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written by nevill \\ tags: dudley perkins, e1 music, georgia anne muldrow, holy smokes, madlib, stonesthrow

Back with some Modern Funk for y’all. This time it’s LA’s resident boogie funk ambassador DâM-FunK’ alias Wavelength. Just in case you missed it - this 7″ is a great prelude to D-F’s Toeachizown album, which will be released late summer/ early fall. The record is limited to 1000 copies so get yours right now. UPDATE: Official RED video – “I Should Tell Ya Momma On You” Remixes by DâM-FunK and Chops, Out July 23!!

Wavelength – Funk Dreams

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Wavelength – Life Turns

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written by nevill \\ tags: dam funk, glydezone, stonesthrow, wavelength

A while back Trees For Breakfast put me on these early Aloe Blacc tracks..

“Before Aloe Blacc hopped on the Stones Throw roster,  he went simply by his given name Nathaniel and dropped this 12″.  It was around the time that the word “neo soul” was being thrown around like a dirty dish towel so it probably fell into that ill-fated category.  Doesn’t matter though because they are both cool joints. Somethin’ to kick back and relax to.” Both tracks produced by Ta’Raach.

Nathaniel – La La La

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Nathaniel – Ooh Wahh

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: aloe blacc, nathaniel, stonesthrow, ta'raach

10 new tracks and assorted guest shots from MED. Expect a new 12-inch from MED in May and thanks to DJ Rhettmatic on this one. Download this free podcast HERE…and thnx to Stones Throw.

Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. The Futuristic (RMX) – Guilty Simpson feat. MED. Produced by OhNo
3. Break It On Down – MED. Produced by Just Blaze
4. Dogg – MED feat. Polk Dogg. Produced by Madlib*
5. Not A Warning – MED feat. Polk Dogg. Produced by Madlib*
6. Shotgun RMX – PPP feat. J Dilla & MED. Produced by Waajeed
7. West Iz Back (Demo) – MED. Produced by Dj Khalil*
8. It’s A New Day – DJ Babu feat MED. Produced by Dj Babu
9. Zoom – MGD (MED + Georgia Anne + Declaime). Produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow*
10. Do It – Rhettmatic feat. MED. Produced by DJ Rhettmatic*
11. Get Money – MED. Produced by Madlib*
12. Endure – MED feat. Rapper Big Pooh. Produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow*
13. Anytime – Dert feat. MED. Produced by Dert
14. Classic – MED feat. Talib Kweli. Produced by Madlib*
15. The Ride (RMX) – Oh No feat. MED. Produced by Dj Rhettmatic*
16. $100 Bill – MED. Produced by Madlib*
17. Outro

*MED Exclusives

written by nilez \\ tags: bang ya head, big pooh, dj babu, DJ Khalil, dj rhettmatic, georgia anne muldrow, madlib, MED, oh no, stonesthrow, waajeed

The official video is finally here and was directed by Henry DeMaio.

written by nilez \\ tags: henry demaio, just ain't gonna work out, mayer hawthorne, stones throw, stonesthrow, vimeo