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We’ve been telling about this new cat aDad for a while now and about how he’s working on a project with L.A.’s funky worm Exile. Another fix called “Sky” is up for grabs so get it while it’s hot. Courtesy of RubyHornet, All Natural Inc & Kenny Fresh.

aDaD – Sky (prod. by Exile)

The Do-Over is a summertime party in L.A. founded by Aloe Blacc, Stones Throw behind-the-scenes architect Jamie Strong & Chris Haycock featuring a who’s who of mystery guests. The renown party now comes to life in the form of a Limited 10-inch record series featuring exclusive tracks from guests of the party. Each volume is limited to 1,000 copies, featuring deluxe artwork/packaging by a different graphic designer.

Volume 1 offers up two neck snapping bangers courtesy of Flying Lotus (Warp/Brainfeeder) & House Shoes (debut release) in this LA vs Detroit beatdown, artwork/packaging by Steven Harrington. Now go and buy this right now in the Stonesthrow Store…

Flying Lotus – Sangria Spin Cycles

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House Shoes – The Makings

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Anthony Valadez just finished this mix and it’s exactly up our alley. Soul music that has been sitting in his record bag that he hardly gets to play out. “Stay Connected” is the name of this mix and you can download it HERE! Thanks for the mix and can’t wait to smell the L.A. beach this summer.

Last summer I was introduced to L.A.-based JimiJames with her sexy sounds. I really liked her 2nd “So Janky” album and I still have to check out her debut album soon. Her style is best described as poppy combined with some soulfulness, R&B and Hip Hop (or as she describes it ‘Grittipop’). She reminds me a bit of J*DaVeY, but just on a couple of tracks. She’s did the vocals on Hawthorne Headhunters‘ “She Wanna” and performs with Master Blazter from time to time (HVW8 up in this one). Kinda late pass I know, but I wanted to introduce this foxy lady anyway before she truly blows up. Really feeling “Bitchin'” produced by Karriem Riggins and “Already Done” is also quite nice.

JimiJames – Bitchin’ (prod. by Karriem Riggins)

JimiJames – Already Done

A few months ago D-Felic released his debut album on “Oost West Thuis Best” (which means ‘there’s no place like home’ in Dutch). This album has a soulful vibe and fuses electronic sounds with Nu-Jazz and Broken Beat. The majority of the vocals was done by Colonel Red (People Records, Bugz In The Attic) and Tondráe Kemp. Other guest artists are guitarist Marcus Machado and famed Dutch trumpeter Jan van Duikeren (Candy Dulfer, Paul Weller, New Cool Collective Big Band).
Both a video and a Tom Trago (Rush Hour Recordings) remix of deep house album cut “The More I” (featuring Colonel Red) are both on their way. Check out the the digital release at the iTunes Store or pre-order the CD at Bol.com and leave a comment to let us know what you think. Thanks to Alex Buiter for the photography and D-Felic for giving away “Here For You” as a Moovmnt exclusive download.

D-Felic – Here For You

D-Felic – Want You

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

To end the year properly, we came up with the idea to sum up 2009 and let ya’ll know what we thought was epic and who ya’ll slept on. We would like to thank you all for staying loyal to the movement called Moovmnt and 2010 has a lot of newness in store for you. Our brand new website will launch early Januari, the Moovmnt Sampler releases will be dropping like hotcakes and Moovmnt TV is coming up.

Our Belgian homeboy Azer did a 2009 mix and it goes hard as you might guess. It’s a selection of some of his favorite tracks released in 2009. It was broadcasted on December 30, 2009 in the Laid Back Show on FM Brussel. Happy new year and see you on the flipside.

Azer – Some Favorites From 2009

Now on to the Best of 2009…

The Best Albums of 2009
1. Shafiq Husayn – En’ A-Free-Ka
2. Robert Glasper – Double Booked
3. Dam-Funk – Toeachizown
4. SA-Ra – Nuclear Evolution
5. Fashawn – Boy Meets World

Best Internet Released (Free) Album 2009
1. Freddie Joachim – Getaway
2. Zo! – …Just Visiting Too
3. Dom Kennedy – FutureStreet/DrugSounds

Best Remix 2009
1. Boom Clap Bachelors – Tiden Flyver (AFTA-1 Remix)
2. Shafiq Husayn – Cheeba Feat Bilal (Nottz Remix)
3. Computer Jay – Maintain (Mike Slott ReWerk)

Most Likely to Blow Up In 2010
1. Fatima
2. Master Blazter (Dam-Funk, Computer Jay & J1)
3. TiRon

Best Record Label 2009
1. Plug Research
2. Stones Throw
3. Hyperdub

Best B-side
Shafiq – Jam 101 & SA-RA Creative Partners – Love Czars II (draw)

Best Newcomer 2009
Floating Points

Best Video 2009
Ethan Goldhammer – In the Pocket (Rhodes & Moog Light Paint)

Best Summer Jam 2009
Frank Nitt – Love

Most Slept On Album 2009
Tony Ozier – Aural Penetration

Best Movement 2009
GAS’D – ▲❍▼❏
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Thank god we can end this year on a soulful note with Jesse Boykins‘ new “Itis” video. If we were to complain about something it would be the lack of high quality Soul! We honestly pray to god, that 2010 will be a year full of Soulful music…pray with us. This video was directed by Atif Ateeq and is off “The Beauty Created” album (which you all should have bought by now).

The invincible Skillz from V.A. done wrapped the O-Nine up for us and naturally there’s some funny ass rhymes, but oh so true. Barack Obama becoming the first black president, Rihanna v.s. Chris Brown, Michael Jackson‘s death, Jazzy Jeff getting kicked out of Kansas because he played Hip Hop, Twitter becoming huge and Tiger Woods putting 18 hoes. I remember when Skillz was still Mad Skillz and him blowing everybody’s mind when he dropped dem sick as freestyles on Freestyle Frenzy with Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito. Memories of the past and memories of the past year…it’s all love.

Skillz – ’09 Rap Up

Medina Green is back with a brand new track “Party Done” featuring old-time buddy Mos Def. Be on the look-out for the new “Save The Children” album. Thanks to Xclusiveszone and DJ Victorious for this one.

Medina Green – Party Done Feat. Mos Def