{Listen} : A mixtape just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth - "Rise" ... DJ'd by. The Elle.

Say it loud!  This is a supadope mix from the lovely Minnesota bred.. now NYC based artist, The Elle.  'Rise' is her first DJ mix (you go girl!) and it's everything the artwork embodies- resilience, strength, courage, and empowerment.  

 " I started working on this the day after Election night while feeling completely demoralized. I couldn't nderstand how it was possible from me to descend from people who literally built this country and STILL have no real voice on how it operates. We must not be silent, our silence will not protect us, word to Audre Lorde. I chose songs that get me amped and ready to fuck shit up. I also added words and commentary from Angela Davis, Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes, Assata Shakur, Maya Angelou, Gil Scott Heron, Richard Pryor and Sonia Sanchez. We cannot be discouraged or complacent. We must keep speaking, fighting and resisting.

We rise! ✊🏾"

I am personally overly pleased with the track selection.  Listen NOW!  

{Listen} :: Vashtie shares a birthday tribute to Sade, Aaliyah, FKA Twigs, and Kate Moss with mixtape "#One16Goat"

“January 16th is the birthday of Sade, Kate Moss, Aaliyah & FKA Twigs. In honor of these influential and iconic Capricorn women, I wanted to celebrate their lives through a special mix created by me.

Simply titled, #ONE16GOAT, for the animal associated with Capricorn, but also for the acronym “the greatest of all time” in reference to the goddesses born on January 16th.

Happy #ONE16GOAT Day, from your favorite Taurus!”- V. Kola

View the tracklist and listen to the mix after the jump!

Beat Tape:: Late Nostalgic Nights: I Love The 90's Edition | Ace Dizzy Flow

”I've been working on this album for a while now and I'm finally ready for it to be released. The concept around the album are based into the 90's. Every instrumental is sampled from the 90's. Thank you for listening."

And another one!  The homie Jerm' Ace of the NQM serves up a nice treat to close out the year with this edition of 'Late Nostalgic Nights'.  'I Love the 90s' is filled with selected 90s R&B tracks from singles to b sides.  I really want to share with you all a written preview of what tracks were sampled as I did on the last one, but I feel the element of surprise will have a better effect.  While you can put two and two together on what's sampled by most of the track names, the way they are flipped is the kicker. 
 Ace Diz' took his time with this project and it shows.  It was most certainly WORTH the wait.  This entire tape IS a VIBE; a story told with minimal words.  You may get sentimental.  It may bring you great memories or have your mind wander.  It may help you mellow out.  It may make you happy.  All in all, there is NO doubt that you will FEEL something when listening to this.  My favorite to date.  Press play. 

Related Post ::  Beat Tape: Late Nostalgic Nights | Ace Dizzy Flow

Mixtape :: Bad vs Dangerous | Michael Jackson (Chopped Not Slopped ... by. DJ Slim K)

I don't think I've ever been so ecstatic about a chopped and slopped in a while (since 'The Big Payback' by James Brown, which comes very close).  

The scene.  Candles lit.. Cooking .. Windows open with the breeze from the storm..  Bass thumpin of this blasting.. and doing the Monique dance from Precious in the kitchen.  

This version of 'Another Part of Me' is from another planet.  Thanks DJ Slim K.  A random find that I decided to share.  Enjoy.     

Mixtape :: AFROPUNK presents... "No Trumpism"

The new AFROPUNK mixtape is presented to musically express the stand against racism and facism.

A complete aura of a liberating feeling AND a personal memory for me of last year’s AFROPUNK .. specifically when near the indie stage. Amazing waves.

‘No Trumpism’ is powerful and many many more synonyms for descriptors. Release. YES *fists. 

  They think it’s a game.. they think it’s a joke.. WE READY.

Chi Duly & MICK presents... Notorious B.I.G. x Metro Boomin mash-up mix "Ready to Boom"

“We thought it would be cool to remix Biggie with a very contemporary vibe and kind of trap him out a little bit... we wanted to introduce him to a new audience so they can appreciate his genius, too.”- Mick.

Last Wednesday, March 9th, marked the 19th anniversary of Christopher ‘Notorious B.I.G.’ Wallace's passing. As a honor of homage, MICK (Mick Boogie) and Chi Duly put together a surprising mash-up of various Biggie verses over production from growing POPular trap producer.. Metro Boomin.

Reading that can make the project sound skeptical, but I promise they didn’t do any harm to his legacy. This is solid. 30 minutes of reminiscing off past and present. Listen below-

Mixtape of the Week :: Saving Yusef | Stalley

From Start to Finish.

Mixtape :: MMM | Puff Daddy

He could've certainly made this an album.  However, I'm not complaining at all about the free download.  Featuring Styles P, Pusha T, Lil Kim, Wiz Khalifa, Travis Scott, Jadakiss, Big Sean and more... this was nicely done.  Press Play::

There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3's| Fabolous

Fab drops a new mixtape just in time for the new year..

BARS for days...

#AbsoluteCrankage.....

DOWNLOAD HERE

LISTEN HERE

Curren$y presents.... Verde Terrace

Spitta NEVER ceases to amaze me with the beats he chooses (that someone else has already used for a song) to flow over.  I just made it to track #2 (he uses "It's On" by. Beans) and I already knew this mixtape was gonna rotate all day.  To my surprise...as it progressed.. not only did his beats crank as usual but he uses.. Outkast/GoodieMob, Biggie, and to close it out "Stick to the Script" - Hov...O_O!!!  Ahhh #JetLife


Stoked. 

1. Job
2. The Jet Business
3. Pinifarina
4. Hennessy Beach *** special note:  Reminds me of a Breakfast PT. II.  Too smooth. 
5. Car Talk
6. Smoke Sumn'
7. Run Dat Shit
8. One for da Wave
9. Sky Miles*** special note:  Prob my 2nd fav. on here
10. Crack BC
11. High Tunes
12. Music to Ride To
13. My Life is a Movie
14. Ways to Kill Em

LISTEN/DOWNLOAD HERE

The Weeknd starts on Thursday...

I would love to see The Weeknd perform live somewhere.  Check out the new mixtape "Thursday".. that dropped yesterday on Thursday lls  HERE

Dreamchasers...

"Now we realize the dream was obtainable..."

I love Meek's Hunger.  The Intro alone deserved for this to be posted.  Go Listen... Now. 

*Update:  This mixtape goeeeessss.  Definitely download worthy..

Jeezy: The Real Is Back

"I bought the Phantom just to take a nap" lls

I been meaning to listen to this the past few days. I finally got a chance to this morning to help me get through the day at the plantation.

Gotta Love Jeezy... We need another album man....

LISTEN HERE

Jadakiss says ...I LOVE YOU

Of course.. I'm a little behind this week on my music. I FINALLY got a chance to listen to the "I Love You" mixtape by Jada. I like it. It's really short... so it's been on repeat so far to get me through the day. Productivity at the plantation. Jada does it again.. I need to get this in the whip ASAP.

LISTEN HERE

#HIGHLIGHT- “How 2 Feel”


I particularly love this one for the mild “Nite and Day” Al B. Sure sample. It makes me smile :) Plus.. I have my hair in the perfect china bun w/ my silver hoops... Stylin at the PLANTATION (i normally wear studs).. feeling a certain kinda way. This might be my fav...



“Sweats and the pony tail just give me the chills… we got our own handshake… and she know how I like my pancakes...”