Detroit emcee Finale has drawn inspiration from another rust belt city for his newest video, “The Senator,” from his spring-released, highly acclaimed A Pipe Dream And A Promise. Both the song and video are based largely on David Simon and HBO’s Baltimore epic The Wire. The Senator in question is State Senator Clay Davis, not one of the show’s main characters but certainly one of its most fascinating and divisive. Davis is an exploitative figure that acts as an intermediary between drug dealers and real estate developers, pocketing cash from both sides all the while. Finale uses Davis as a means of getting the point of the song across: calling out liars who are fronting as something they aren’t. The song opens with the line “I heard a lot of y’all talkin’ / A lot of you not walkin’.” Finale even manages to make Davis’ trademark exclamation “sheeeeeiiiiittttt” a centerpiece of the song’s chorus. The video seamlessly blends Finale’s Detroit with The Wire’s Baltimore and employs key scenes and lines from the show to carry across Finale’s punchlines.
The video is directed by Roy Miles Jr., who developed the vide concept along with Interdependent Media General Manager/A&R, iD. On working together to create the video, Finale says, “I shot the footage of myself rapping while I was on the west coast doing interviews and press runs with Interdependent Media. When I left town I told iD and Roy what season’s clip I used from The Wire. Roy and his assistant took the time to go through episodes of the show and find clips that synced up with various lines in the song. It’s kind of dope that they were able to find specific scenes that matched up with what i was saying in the song.”
The track, from Finale’s debut A Pipe Dream And A Promise, features production by Waajeed. Finale pulls off an impressive tightrope walk in the song’s lyrics. “The Senator” serves as a powerful call-out to those fronting as something they’re not while incorporating the themes and action of the world of The Wire. “We climbin’ up ladders and goin’ through the suits / It ain’t a game where the rappers hug and make up in order to take your books Iif it ain’t truth I don’t want it.” Finale couples a smooth flow with impressively dense lyricism that will have the listener appreciating a new line with each progressive listen. (via Audible Treats)
2 New remixes for Mayer Hawthorne, first one from PPP’s Waajeed, the second is from former “Young Americans” duo Classixx. There will be a video for Green Eyed Love soon. Pre-Order the 12-inch (green vinyl) on Rushhour.
Mayer Hawthorne – Green Eyed Love (Waajeed Remix)
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The possitively sounding “Never Give Up” – which co-stars vocals from Coultrain - is an unreleased outtake from the same 2007 sessions that the group’s forthcoming debut EP was pulled from. This will be their very first release being put out by HVW8 on June 20th.
The soulful “Get Up!” has been in my top ten ‘on repeat’ tracks for a while now and “PCM” with Dam Funk is epic! Keep your ears out for a Fresh Selects mixtape from the Hunters before their EP drops. This should keep you satisfied untill then.
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Still finding it hard to get your music heard? The biggest search to unearth the next big thing is back and this could be your gateway to success as Gilles Peterson & Worldwide Festival are out to discover the hottest talent around.
Open to both solo artists, bands, DJs (signed or unsigned) from Europe, the WF Talent Search is unique in its purpose to discover original and ground-breaking artists. Staying true in the spirit of the WF music policy and Gilles’ passion for eclectic music , this search spans across many genres; Progressive Rock, Folk, Samba, Soul, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Afro Beat, Electronica, Techno, House, Electro, Hip Hop, Dub, Reggae, Drum & Bass, R&B, Breaks, Neo Soul, New Jazz, Dubstep and everything else in between the lines of quality music promoted by Gilles.
Here’s a treat from Worldwide/Brownswood resident Lefto. Your DJ’s favorite DJ mixes hip hop, funk, soul, jazz plus afro & broken beat. Tracklist after the jump…..
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
Waajeed!! The legendary frontman of PPP, returns on the first LTD 2TRK Jazzy Sports EP Series.
The A-Side is the cover version of Tom Browne’s classic Funkin’ For Jamaica. This is the full version of the exclusive cut from Waajeed’s self pressing mix CD Re-Edits,Re-Flex & Re Mixes version. The track features PPP member Monica Blaire.
The B-Side also features a cover track. This is Waajeed’s tribute to Jay Dee‘s jazz-bossa classic jam “Rico Suave Bossa Nova” , named Jeedo Suave!! Based on original vibes , Waajeed take it into more afro-rooted jazzy style with live drums and piano and chorus. Pre Order on Rushhour..
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Waajeed – Jamaica Funk Feat. Monica Blaire (cut)
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Waajeed – Jeedo Suave (snippet)
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Just some real good tunes to vibe with the arrival of spring! This mix is made up of some r&b, soulful house, and hip-hop…included are tons of remixes, unreleased tracks, and some demo material. Thanks to FLRPT.
PPP – 50 Ways
Waajeed – Twenty Seven
Brand New Heavies – Sex God (DJ Spinna Remix)
Clara Hill f/ Vikter Duplaix – Paper Chase
Atjazz – Before
Bahamadia – One 4 Teen (J Dilla Remix)
Slum Village – Eyes Up
Slum Village – Set It
Dwele – Angel (Remix)
Janet Jackson – Together Again (DJ Premier Remix)
Elzhi – Motown 25
LL Cool J – Pink Cookies In A Plastic Bag (Remix)
DJ Jazzy Jeff – Are You Ready?
Mos Def – Crime & Medicine
Erick Sermon – Move On
Faith Evans – The Way You Used To Love Me (J Dilla Remix)
Georgia Anne Muldrow – Don’t Worry About It (Q-Tip Remix)
Q-Tip – Life Is Better
Waajeed – Twelve
Black Thought – Please Don’t Go
PPP – After The Worries
Slum Village – Happiness
Camp Lo – Coolie High (OG Demo Mix)
PPP – Fever (DJ Spinna Remix)
J Dilla – African Rhythms
Karriem Riggins – Evil Ways (Remix)
Supercat – Dolly My Baby (Jesse West Remix)
J Dilla – Watermelon Man Chop
Arrested Development – Ease My Mind (DJ Premier Remix)
Greg Nice – Bang It Out (Demo)
Andre 3000 – Spread
Gnarles Barkley – Smiley Faces
Jeff Phelps – On The Corner
J Dilla – Thirty Five
J Dilla – Twenty Five
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Their debut album, Triple P, brought worldwide notoriety to the Detroit-based production crew and their global collective of like-minded edgy-beat makers and soulful collaborators. Abundance marks the arrival of PPP as a band. They have developed a new sound that’s even bigger, and an album that’s more dynamic and organic than their first.
Abundance sums up everything; our growth since Triple P, the love and encouragement to make this record that we’ve gotten from our fans, it means a lot of things,” explains band-leader and producer Waajeed. “It picks up where the first left- off. Triple P was a great start, but this sophomore album is on another level.It’s more involved and focused…it’s Electro Soul!”
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PPP – Smoking Mirrors
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German based dj Paul Pre is globally known for his monthly mixes with exciting beats roaming from the underground. He made this Best of 2008 mix for Nalden.net, as you can guess, the best of 2008. Download Best of 2008 mixed by Paul Pre!
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