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Not Your Typical Rap Video

For those of you who are sick of the conventional rap video filled with professional dry humpers and rented jewelry, The Roots new video, "The Fire", should cleanse your palate. Replace the girls in bikinis with an oppressive and genocidal army in a post apocalyptic world and you have "The Fire." Director Ric Cordero's video brings a new perspective to rap videos; a genre that was getting a little predictable and stale. On the other hand, you could be begging them to bring back the Bentleys and Crystal after watching the most depressing rap video of all time.

It's Not a Game

American Cream Team (feat RZA and Raekwon) - It's Not a Game

Mookie Music by Duck Down

Duck Down Records has been one of the most consistent hip hop labels out there pushing quality product. It has been that way for 15 years for the simple fact that their line up is bananas. With artists like Black Moon, Smif N Wessun, and Sean Price, the label has ensured their name rings out in the streets. Here's a sampler of the label's work. The tape could have been made better if Rosie Perez hosted it, but the music is spot on.


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Tribute to Coltrane Mix

Yesterday marked the anniversary of John Coltrane's passing. The Rolling Stones and Beatles get mentioned when talking about rock and roll, Biggie and 2pac when talking about hip hop, but Coltrane and Davis are probably the two most prominent musicians when talking about jazz. Coltrane's music touched numerous peoples lives and influenced a number of hip hop pioneers. Even if you're not a commentating on Ken Burns's History of Jazz check out this mix. You might find something you like.

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Ya Nine Spray, My Mind Spray

Jeru the Damaja Classic Series interview @ 330 Ritch SF from OpenLineMedia on Vimeo.

One of my top five favorite lyricists of all time, Jeru the Damaja, sits down and gives a candid and interesting interview. The topics range from his classic debut album, his conscious style, and his come up with Gang Starr. If you don't have a steady dose of Jeru pumping thru your speakers, dig a little deeper.

Inntimate Sound

Inntimate Sound is a med student that somehow finds the time to consistently put up great blends via his YouTube account. His takes beats from some of the best lesser known producers coming out of Asia, and mixes them with the biggest names in hip-hop.



Check out his youtube page for a bunch of very well done blends...



...I always wanted to hear someone rap over this beat

attack like a wolfpack

Big Twan - My Mic


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Happy Birthday America

Here's a present for you America, a great mixtape by Mick Boogie & DJ Jazzy Jeff. 49 classic summer cuts for your listening enjoyment ranging anywhere from Roy Ayers to Ice Cube.  Grab yourself a cold glass of lemonade and some headphones.

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RZA's Kung Fu Spectacular

Above is the trailer for RZA's new movie, Wu-Tang Vs. The Golden Pheonix. This movie was apparently ten years in the making and RZA has assembled a who's who of kung fu legends. I know jack shit about kung fu so the list loses some value, but I like the way the film was shot. The preview doesn't tell you much about the plot, but that's kind of refreshing now a days.