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Alright, I just had to post this one!  This particular track is also taken from that recent Small Professor LP, and features Philly MC Random.  The concept is mind-blowing, as is the production and Random's performance.  Check the song and listen …

If you haven't checked out producer Small Professor, please look him up!  He recently dropped a tremendous LP titled The Gigantic Vol. 1.  Here's one track from the album that I know will grab your attention!  It features MC's Curly Castro …

An album of Masta Ace over DOOM production?  All I can say is: I can't wait for this album!

Radio Music Society is one of the great albums to have been released in modern times! The whole album is astonishing, and presents Esperanza with more of a mixture of soul and funk. Here's one of the gems from that album …

Upon seeing the title, I immediately thought "Babyface Tribute," however, my reality after only an initial listen was the polar opposite of my then perceived truth. Apparently, this was a track that was left off of Nostalgia, Ultra. Listen and join …

Oh my God!  One of my favorite rappers ever, Rapper Nas, over this Salaam Remi production apparently via Heavy D = Sonic Heaven.  The Super Cat sample is ridiculous!  Army Jacket swag.

What's happening, family?! Here's a Blu and PETE ROCK joint that I've been meaning to post or the last month, but just never got around to it (until today!). You might have heard of it; iBt's titled "The Clean Hand".  Enjoy.

We all have been that panda; tormented, broken, and teased by the very heart we once so valiantly protected. It reflects, staring out at an ocean bittersweet with the smiles of dancing waves soaring the blockades of tempting bubbles and scathing …

You've probably heard "My Body" or "Cough Syrup" from Young the Giant, especially if you live around Philadelphia and listen to Radio 1045. But if you haven't heard the rest of the album yet, you should definitely check it …

Here's a classic from keyboardist, Benard Wright, titled "Spinnin!'" The track is taken off his much-celebrated 1981 debut, 'Nard - a session which featured Marcus Miller on bass, Don Blackman on keys, and Luther Vandross and Patti Austin on vocals.  Enjoy.

Here's a chill remix to the DJ Tonk and Noelle (vocalist from the group, The Rebirth) track, "It's Love." The remix is done by French producer Dela, and hass been featured on Tonk's Frequent Flyers project, as well as Dela's Atmosphere …

The first single from the Robert Glasper Experiment's upcoming release, Black Radio, "Ah Yeah" is a smooth ear-licking track that has been on constant repeat in my car for the last three weeks!  It features vocalists Musiq Soulchild and Chrisette Michele. Enjoy.

I've been meaning to post about these guys on here forever, but always get sidetracked. Carousel first caught my attention when I was booking shows at the North Star Bar. They sounded familiar and for a good reason...they used …

The Keys have returned. I know I'm not alone in waiting excitedly for The Black Key's new album, El Camino to drop. This track is a soulful and fun jam, with a music video to entertain just as much. You'll probably …

They’re back!!!!! And it seems like we’re gonna get a few projects out of this return! The reunion of Mos Def (now Yaslin Bey) and Talib Kweli has long been anticipated, and any glimpse of any kind of return of the …

This dreamy Junip track makes it hard not to tap your feet. Enjoy the beat. 

Get into this. The awesome track from Brazilian rap group Ekundayo.Ekundayo, the yoruba word meaning "the joy that came from sorrow", is the name for this meeting of artists from diferent generations, backgrounds, origins and places. And look out for their …

Fan of 'The Walking Dead'? Check out the awesome song featured in the Season 2 trailer by awesome Baltimore-based artist Wye Oak. Happy Halloween!

A chilled out, downtempo song from the electronic artist Bonobo. Dig. 

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