New Mixtape: P64 - First Take: There is No Reason to be Upset

One of Philly's best up and coming rappers, P64 has been prepping this project for a long, long while. The 20-track tape is finally here and it does not disappoint. Going over original instrumentals by Whatnik, Dan Be, and Nazz and already famous beats by J Dilla and 9th Wonder, P64 laces up the mixtape with some super dope lyricism.

You can stream the tape below or download it for free (or buy it for whatever price you want) here.

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Artist Spotlight: ILLXLOVE

ILLXLOVE is an up and coming producer from New York. ILLXLOVE's main inspirations stem from the sample-heavy elite: J Dilla, Madlib, and Pete Rock, among others. He began his venture in music making like many other aspiring producers in that he began studying many producers' styles and making music for fun at home. It soon became something he did on the regular and ILLXLOVE was born. The inspirations mentioned are more than musical, as he's been a workhorse just like Dilla, Madlib, and Pete Rock are known to be; 5 tapes since October 2011 should prove that. His latest release, Amor Ad X, is up for free download on his Bandcamp. With this project, ILLXLOVE pushes sounds which touch aspects of genres in Electronic, Indie, Soul, R&B, and of course hip-hop. If you dig instrumental hip-hop, then you will love ILLXLOVE.

You can down his album off of his Bandcamp here or stream it here:





His Bandcamp: http://crooklynsfinest.bandcamp.com/

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New Music: Chuuwee - Make Them Bleed

A leak from Chuuwee's upcoming J Dilla Tribute (Chez!?...Chill!) dropping February 21st. It's going to be produced entirely by Dilla featuring Chuuwee on the mic. This track's not fully mixed, just something put out to give people an idea of what the tape's gonna be like. Seriously keep an eye out for this one y'all, 2/21/12!

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New Mixtape: Do The Dilla 2012

A tribute project to the man himself, J Dilla. For the reinvisioning of Dilla's art, Do The Right Print, Food for ya Soul & Feelin’ Music Brought together many beat makers from around the world to perpetuate J-Dilla’s art, in order to give to the audience a new vision of his creations.

James Dewitt Yancey, better known under the name Jaydee or J-Dilla left us on february 10th 2006 at the age of 33. This american producer and composer has worked with a lot of artists such as Busta Rhymes, Common, Slum Village, A Tribe called Quest or Madlib. Through his creation, he in- fluenced many artists and musicians across the world which is not limited to the hip hop scene. Recognize by his peers for the imprint he has left in the musical landscape, this avant-garde is today considered like being simply a genius, a virtuoso, a precursor. 
For the 6th year anniversary of his death, the Food for ya Soul collective (soundcloud.com/foodforyasoul), the silkscreen print Do the Right Print studio (dotherightprint.ch) & the label Feelin Music (feelinmusic.ch) came together around a common project in memory of J-Dilla. The Do The Dilla concept is born. 
The idea is to bring together different artists to work and perpetuate J-Dilla’s art in order to give the audience a new visions of Dilla’s creations. A selection of beatmakers from across the world, as well as FFYS, DTRP & Feelin Music members worked for free to create a record containing Jaydee’s classics remixed. 
The album is in line (and will be given away to the audience) with a live event called «Do The Dilla» which will take place on february 11th 2012 at Le Romandie in Lausanne with guests like Brussels own DJ Lefto from the famous jazz label Blue Note, Fatoosan from the Supafly collective along with Chief, founder of Feelin’ Music and of course the Helvetico- Belgian group Food for ya Soul in full force with Ngoc Lan, DJ Chikano, Mr Comb & Boo. Like last year, the event will be hosted by Parisian Gyver Hypman.

This project is seriously great, check it out if you have ever liked J Dilla or beats in general.

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New Music: Big Sean - Two Can Win

Today marks the sixth anniversary of J Dilla's passing. To commemorate the occasion, fellow Detroit artist Big Sean releases a new track over one of Dilla's classic records.

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