BETV Shortcut - BeatGeeks Warmup w/ Suff Daddy & Quendolin Fender for Mos Def

Our Gees Suff Daddy and Quendolin Fender did the warm-up session for Mos-Def last week. Enjoy

rol

Chris Dave and the Drumhedz - Mixtape

Chris Dave is a bad ass drummer who played with D´Angelo, Bilal, Jose James, Robert Glasper, Mos Def and a lot more of my favs. Now he released a mixtape. If this makes you listen up, sign in to his newsletter and download this thing over here. nuff said.
jo.

Audio: Whosane - Dear Moleskine (Remix)

While in the studio in Capetown South Africa putting the finishing touches on his upcoming EP ( Brooklyn - Capetown) The Brooklyn MC Whosane heard the gift that Just Blaze & Jay Electronica gave all MC's and was inspired to add his story to it. Whosane is noted for his cameo with Mos Def on "Taxi" prod. by Ski Beatz & was part of the Ecstatic Tour in 2009.

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Audio: Black Star - You Already Knew (Prod. By Oh No)

Black Star "You Already Knew" by 3DDistro

Download. 

Good to hear them back together. Aretha Franklin and Mos Def go well I guess. I am still looking for the "One Step" single. Anyone? Here is the other single on itunes.

jimmmy

Audio: Freddie Joachim - Misc. Remixes

Freddie Joachim released a 15 track remix project with a bunch of soulful tracks, getting straight under the skin. Project features your favorite artists like Nas, Erykah Badu, Common, Mos Def, Jill Scott and many more. Guarantee of Quality. (Play all Remixes after the jump)

Solo..

Audio: She Vs. I Episode 24 // Podcast

Ep24 Side B by She Vs. I

Cassette Edition. Episode 24 is a collection of some of our favorite mixes over the last two years with a couple of surprises.

The Good folks of She Vs. I sent me the new She Vs. I podcast (#24). It contains 2 sides called "A: Pattysaurus" & "B: 8-bits" , i like both, but the 8-Bits fits better into my actual mood. Nice cuckoo selection. Check side A and the tracklists after the jump.

solO

Audio: Dj Parler - Cover Me! // Mixtape

Cover Me! by djparler

Yeah Yeah...This Mixtape is damn kool...the final song,is this re-interpretation of "Mark Morrisom's" "Return of the Mack" by Phonte and Zo! im playing in rotation since some days..anyways...get your portion of soul..by DJ Parler...Tracklist after the Jump.

solo

Audio: The Arbiters - Arrival EP

I´m not a big fan of mash-ups. But these are pretty clever and well done. Download the entire Arrival EP for free. Good for the daily dose of pop.

The Arbiters first hit in 2006 with their debut EP. Now they strike back: “Ain’t No Shooter Shining” marries the warmth of Bill Withers with the charisma of Lil Wayne, laid-back Jamaican-style. “Exciters Go Back To Cali” features a hip-hop travelogue as told by Biggie and Mos Def, laid over a ‘70s Panamanian funk beat. “Hip Hop Is A Free Banquet” merges dramatic ‘60s gangster film score with a frenetic indie electro vibe. “Folks Love Going To The Same Old Go Go” flips the Motown script with a perfectly placed interlude by Peter, Bjorn & John, and Ludacris on the mic. “Virgin Voices” stitches together genre-hopping acapellas with the indie electronica of Phoenix. And “Tired Horses,” based on the bizarre Dylan song, is a strangely hypnotic concoction that found its jazzy backbone via Swedish band Koop.

– jones

Audio: 100 Akres - The Billy Ocean Beat Tape // free Download

After chopping the the Cindy Lauper "She's So Unusual' LP" and the cut up of the RnB Giants of "The New Edition", 100 Akres now dropping his new Beat Tape featuring "Billy Ocean" samples. One more reason to celebrate the Beat Tape's made by 100 A. Nice beats with funny topics and at this one you will find a nice Mos Def RMX of his Priority from the Ecstatic album. Play a foretaste above and get the complete digital Tape at his Bandcamp.

SoLO

Audio/Video: hypnotic brass ensemble - free download

ChoiceCuts presents Hypnotic Brass Ensemble from Loughlin McSweeney on Vimeo.

Spottie - Heritage EP Exclusive Download by ChoiceCuts

All band members are the sons of legendary Sun Ra trumpeter Phil Cohran. The group began performing together as children (some as early as 3 years old). In 1999 they formed what is now known as the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and have performed or collaborated with some of the greatest musical stars of the last two decades. From Mos Def to Maxwell, Wu Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah to UK superstar Damon Alburn, Erykah Badu to Fela Kuti's drummer Tony Allen. If you don't know these guys you're missing out

Some years ago I saw a show of the Youngblood Brass Band as a opening act for Mike Stern + Dennis Chambers and Erik Truffaz. The audience was a meeting between some 40+ jazz fans who came to stand around and watch the masters Stern & Chambers play and some younger folks like me who didn´t even know about the long carrer of these jazzguys. I got interested in the concert because of a Y.B.B. 12" with Kweli I bought a few days befor. What was a meeting of two worlds in the beginning, ended up as a sweaty, dancing bunch.
The energy you see in the video above remind me of that evening. It´s just impossible to stand still to these brassbands. So if you have the chance to catch one of them on tour, get there!
The freetrack (a cover of an outkast song. I guess from the aquemini LP don´t remember the title right now..) promotes an EP that features covers of fela, jay-z, Art Of Noise & Madvillan. (..One other thing, in the endnotes is written: producer mark murphy. Does anyone know if this has anything to do with the singer mark murphy? Well, propably not.. but also worth a click)
jonez

Video: Ski Beatz feat. Mos Def – Cream Of The Planet // 24 Hour Karate School - Sept. 7th.

Ok,we talked so much about "24 Hour Karate School",and we gave you many posts around that topic.Here you have one of the dopest leaks of "24 Hour Karate School",Mos Def is kicking it fresh.If you missed "Ski Beatz - Taxi ft. Mos Def and Whosane",so get it now,one of the best rap-songs in the past months.And yes,we have a release date: 07. Sept. 2010.,,,

solo

Video: Jay Z - Hello Brooklyn

I like the song and i love the video.You remember "Mos Def - Immortal Technique - Eminem - 9/11 "?.Nice one too.Wish ya a good day.

solo

Audio: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie: Summertime // The Mixtape

2 "Legends" making a "Summertime" Mixtape.Whats wrong?.Nothing!DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie with a nice song selection and fresh cuts.The tracklist is a heavy weight!Pump up the Volume!

Download & Tracklist after the Jump:

Audio: Curren$y – The Day Feat. Mos Def And Jay Electronica (prod. by Ski Beatz)

Mos Def is only on the hook, but we have a Jay Electronica on here too. This is majestic. Let`s see if there will be a video for this song. Pilot Talk is the name of the album, cover is dope as hell, beats are crazy plus Devin is on it. Go get it.

jimmy

Audio: 7ONE8 (Albe Back x Whosane) - Rollout // Mp3

We`ve been peepin Whosane since his beautiful cameo with Mos Def and Ski Beatz. Now I see he is putting in work with Albe Back as 7ONE8. My first impression listening to the first few bars was something like G-Unit-Tony-Yayo??? ...then everything switches into headbobbin mode and I am down with this. Whosane is definitly somebody you shouldn`t sleep on. I found a little freestyle from his last travel to South Africa. Check out his work with his Pangaea crew.
Don`t say we didn`t tell you.
Big Up to Hussain.
Salam
jimmy

Audio: Flying Lotus - Mix (Rap Features) by Hypedog (Re-Upp)

FLY LO by hypedog1

Playlist:

Flying Lotus - Blu - Local Legends
Flying Lotus - Common vs Flying Lotus - The Light
Flying Lotus - Flying Lotus & Declaime - Whole Wide World
Flying Lotus - Auntie's Lock Infinitum (feat Laura Darlington)
Flying Lotus - fall in love (J Dilla tribute)
Flying Lotus - Raw Cartoons - Track 03
Flying Lotus - Raw Cartoons - Track 05
Flying Lotus - Temp
Flying Lotus - Message Situation
Flying Lotus - Mia Doi Todd - My Room Is White (Flying Lotus Remix)
Flying Lotus - MF Doom & Flying Lotus - My Favorite Ladies
Flying Lotus - RobertaFlack (feat Dolly)
Flying Lotus - Mister Murky Socks (alt take)
Flying Lotus - Beat 01 (Instrumental)
Flying Lotus - Play Dead
Flying Lotus - SexSlaveShip
Flying Lotus - Anything [July Heat]
Flying Lotus - Mos Def vs Flying Lotus - Mathematics
Flying Lotus - Level 4
Flying Lotus - Luckiest Charm
Flying Lotus - Code of Ethics
Flying Lotus - J Dilla - Lightworks (Flying Lotus Remix)
Flying Lotus - Tea Leaf Dancers (feat. Andreya Triana)
Flying Lotus - Reckoner (Flying Lotus Remix) - Radiohead
Flying Lotus - Session Cats
Flying Lotus - Ankleboybackyard

For all Flying Lotus Fans! Brought 2 You by Hypedog !Amazing Playlist!After the Link has been dead,now its reupped!

Solo

Info: an meine homies // Mos Def in Cologne

ein treffen steht an.
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Audio: PANGAEA MOVEMENT – produced by OH NO (mp3) // Whosane

PANGAEA MOVEMENT prod by OhNo by whosane718

In honor of the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison on February 11th, 1990, South African Capetown-based hip-hop group PANGAEA has released a very dope track off their upcoming album BLACK DIAMOND entitled Pangaea Movement, produced by OhNo.PANGAEA is the new international music sensation comprised of Jimmy Flexx (South Africa), Nonku Phiri (South Africa) & Whosane (Brooklyn, NY). You may have caught WHOSANE on Mos Def’s Ecstatic tour last year with Jay Electronica. This kid can sure spit it, and we’re huge fans of Whosane and Pangaea here at {FROLAB!}. Stay tuned for show updates and a BLACK DIAMOND album review when it drops! While you’re waiting, head over to Itunes and pick up Whosane’s Prelude to the BLACK DIAMOND

I wanna be candid 2 you guys out their supporting our Blog,that the 1,st time I heard about "Whosane" was his dope part on "Ski Beatz - Taxi ft. Mos Def and Whosane".Today i changed some words with "Whosane" and he adverted me on his "PANGAEA MOVEMENT" Group.So i met one more dope Track that ill share with you.More Informations via "Frolab.com".We+re looking forward to "Black Diamond" Album by Whosane!!Stay Tuned,We+ll keep you Updated!

SOLO

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Whosane


Bad News: Tracks by FROLAB are DOWN!!
Good News: Re-UPP by my DUDE: WHOSANE!!THANK YOU for THE MSG. BRO!

Audio: Download: Ski Beatz – “Prowler 2″ (Feat. Jean Grae, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz & Mos Def) (MP3)

Download - Prowler 2 MP3

One more Leak of the 24 Hour Karate School project.Ski Beatz featuring Jean Grae, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz & Mos Def on "Prowler 2" an classical produced Instr. with ruff Live Drums and an blurred Guitar Sample.The featured Mc Selection speaks in his favour.Dope.In Stores 30. of March.Found via Potholesinmyblog

s.ybill

Audio: Ski Beatz - Taxi ft. Mos Def and Whosane (MP3)

Finally. man have we been waiting for this...
the mastered version has finally arrived over at twodopeboys featuring the rapper whosane (don`t know this cat, but he rips the shit out of this monsta)
i think this is this song will be in my top three of 2010. the ski beatz album is called "24 hour karate school". go get that.

hoffa