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You might have seen this Sam Champ Remix of D’Angelo’s “Left & Right” on 22tracks already, but Mr. Champ emailed us today personally persuaded me to post this. Sam is a DJ/producer from Brooklyn who has done some productions for Kissey Asplund and Selan Lerner. Normally I’m not that big on remixes, but this one has got my stamp of approval. In grim times like these, we need more soulfullness and this is what the doctor ordered. Enjoy this free download, visit his Bandcamp and be on the look out for his Remix EP.

D’Angelo – Left & Right (Sam Champ Remix)

Meet the New Jack Kings. T. Calmese (aka Illite of the Subterraneous Crew) and Vaughan T. (of the Athletic Mic League) are two unsung heroes coming out of Michigan. Their “New Jack Kings” project was inspired by the infamous era of high top fades, eye brow parts, and house parties. The album revolves around life, love, women and fashion as a solute to artists such as Teddy Riley, Bobby Brown, Michael Jackson, New Edition and Kid n Play who made songs that everyone could relate to.

Lots of classic New Jack Swing flips by producers like Vaughan T, 14KT, Nick Speed, ZO! and vocal contributions from Buff 1, Mayer Hawthorne, Big Tone, Ro Spit, Aloe Blacc, Ella, and Sole Deacon. Grab the free download HERE and enjoy.

New Jack Kings – Ask of U Ft. Mayer Hawthorne (prod. by 14kt & instrumentation by Zo!)

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Perhaps one of the most anticipated albums for 2010 for us is Nottz his upcoming “You Need This Music” album (Oct. 26th). Another leak, “Blast That”, this time featuring Black Milk just dropped. I know you’re gonna dig this..and trust me that album is gonna be BIG!

Nottz – Blast That Ft. Black Milk

So Black Milk‘s album has been out for two week alread. Better late than never I guess. Allthough “Album of The Year” is nothing mindblowin’, I still believe it’s a good album with some solid joints on it. My pick is “Over Again” Ft. Monica Blaire and I suggest you go give it a listen. Check out  for a digital copy or pick up the CD or vinyl over at Rush Hour.

Black Milk – Over Again Ft. Monica Blaire

L.A. resident H.O.P.E. teams up with Dibia$e for his latest leak off Believe In Hope Wright entitled “Death’s Door”. Thanks for the free download and hit us with “Sincere” next week.

H.O.P.E. – Death’s Door

This summer I had the pleasure to meet big man I, Ced at AntVa’s place and he told me about his EP on Record Breakin’. It’s coming out October 19th and the titel is “Another Look @ You”. To get in the mood check out some snippets HERE and be sure to pre-oder the 7″ or get that crack digitally.

I, Ced – Another Look @ U (snippet)

Here’s the final and 3rd video from the recent free event by The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble in LA. This time featuring Stones Throw’s Aloe Blacc who we will be interviewing in 1 week on RBMA Sound Gallery Radio. Together, Miguel and Aloe pay homage and tribute to Gang Starr MC Keith ‘Guru’ Elam, doing an arrangement of Gang Starr’s “Betrayal”, which initially featured Scarface. Aloe Blacc’s album “Good Things” is also out now via the Stones Throw Store. You can enjoy both the video as well as the audio of “Deliver the Word” available as free download via Miguel’s Band Camp.

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Deliver The World Ft. Aloe Blacc

Upcoming Westcoast MC Kendrick Lamar is about to release his highly anticipated O(verly) D(edicated) tomorrow. The new album features Dom Kennedy, U-N-I, Murs, Ab-Soul and others. The first track we posted below is actually the best track from his first release “Kendrick Lamar EP“, which you can download HERE.

Kendrick Lamar – Far From Here Feat. Schoolboy Q (Prod. Jake 1)

Kendrick Lamar -The Heart Pt. 2 Feat. Dash Snow

He’s been putting in overtime with his work for others but we’re geeked to finally share his own debut single, “Me & You”.  Co-written alongside fellow Honor Roller Trackademicks and produced by 1-O.A.K. You can download this track for FREE here, thanks to Honorroll. Honorroll.

1-O.A.K. – Me & You

Mister Eric Lau is at it again and is dropping his latest release at the end of this month. Peep  this interview for “Makin’ Sound” to get an idea about his inspirations for the release and the production of some of the tracks. The LP can also be previewed in full now at the Kilawatt bandcamp page, and will be available to buy next Monday (27th Sep) from hhv.de, Fat Beats and Jazzy Sport. They’re also giving away a copy of the release to a fan at random, all people have to do is tweet about the release and tag @ericlaumusic on Twitter or Eric Lau on Facebook.

Eric Lau – Noma Ft. Ben Hadwen (snippet)