Visuals for Soul’s Lean Low off Shades of Green, heavily featuring the Rocksmith x 2DBZ line. Stream it below.

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Here goes the official version of Gnarls Barkley’s Who’s Gonna Save My Soul joint. One of my favorite joints off The Odd Couple. Damn this shit is dope.

PREVIOUS: Gnarls Barkley – Who’s Gonna Save My Soul [?uestlove Version]

It’s that time again folks. Phonte & DJ Brainchild release episode 6 of their Gordon Gartrell Radio podcast. This week Phonte celebrates the release of Zo! and Tigallo Love the 80’s, discusses why Rick Ross would’ve been better off marketing himself as a rapping corrections officer, and counts down the Top 10 Golden Brown Mocha Colored Women of All Time. It’s the Cafe Au Lait Edition.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

DJ Ian just hit me with another track with Freeway. This time he gets in to remix Robin Thicke’s Magic. I really like the original joint. Thoughts on the remix? And I’ve figured it out. To get Rihanna to give it in the strangest places you gotta have money. Shit…

DOWNLOAD: Robin Thicke – Magic (rmx) f. Freeway
PREVIOUS: Freeway – It’s Drought Time (Hero Freestyle)

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Before I get into the post I want to express something. Shake is not a fan of soccer (by any means) but I just watched the last 10 minutes of this Croatia/Turkey game and wow. That was awesome! Croatia scored with barely anytime left to go up 1-0, then Turkey came through in the clutch to force a shoot out with no time left. Good stuff. Now onto the incredibly dope J*DaVey. I really really need to see them in concert. Like really. Ms. Jack Davey is stunning. Above there is an interview they did with OKTV and after the jump I’ve included clips of them performing a few choice cuts at the Key Club. Pretty sure my man Tunji handled the footage so shouts to him.

I said below that it’s been a good day in hip hop. I’m gonna have to switch that up and say music in general. This new Dwele album is pretty dope so far. I agree with my man Small Eyez though that he seems to be staying with his exact same style and sound. Some might enjoy that but dude is crazy talented and can definitely branch out and do something special. While you wait for the album, Sketches of a Man, to release (June 24th) here are a few choice tracks. Also, my man William just did a interview with the man himself over at MiHH. Also (x2), hit the jump for a damn good Dwele mix by FeelMusic.

DOWNLOAD: Dwele – Brandi f. Slum Village
DOWNLOAD: Dwele – Shady
PREVIOUS: Dwele – I’m Cheatin’ (rmx) f. Slum Village

We’ve been telling you haven’t we? NMC runs this! Sun is going down but that doesn’t stop us, nah. Here’s an exclusive exclusive. I don’t tag my shit so you title/link blogs are in luck. Take it and don’t give credit. We know how it works with ya’ll haha. Fresh from the studio. Pharoahe Monch jumps on Erykah Badu’s The Healer for a special remix. Nothing is official yet but Monch lays 2 verses of fire. I dropped a live version of Pharoahe’s part back in May and said what I wouldn’t do for a studio version to this. Well the music Gods answered my prayers haha. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD: Erykah Badu – The Healer / Hip-Hop (rmx) f. Pharoahe Monch (prod. Madlib)

In this very special episode of Gordon Gartrell Radio Phonte and DJ Brainchild acknowledge the best TV dads*. Phonte also gives out the first annual Ed O.G. “Be A Father To Your Child” Award. I just got done telling ‘Te that this is exactly what I needed. I keep finding myself lost in a 20 minute repeat session of random songs. Fuck! So sit back and enjoy part 3 of this incredibly dope podcast between Phonte & DJ Brainchild.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

We dropped the video to the original a few days ago and I stated that I’m a big fan and can’t wait for the upcoming album, Sketches of a Man (June24th!). I’m also a huge Slum Village fan, so them getting on the remix does wonders!

DOWNLOAD: Dwele – I’m Cheatin’ (rmx) f. Slum Village

Phonte & DJ Brainchild team up for episode 2 of the (2)Dope approved Gordon Gatrell Radio. Great music with hilarious commentary. What more could you ask for? This week Phonte expounds on the niggotry of the R. Kelly trial and the homoerotic nature of male-male-female threesomes. Right right? Right right. I was debating on posting some classic video footage of Tigallo ordering pizza. I might hold off though haha.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

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This has been on the internets for about 2 years, but I was just put on by a certain emcee out of North Cackalack (who reads this blog daily yet never comments. thanks a lot!). I’m with him… it’s time to make some moNeeey! Dude got the hook game on lock! T-Pain and Akon need to watch out. Eli Porter f. Notorious B.U.M track coming soon, word to Hollow Point.

Normally I wouldn’t post a snippet of a 1-2 songs because I think it’s pointless but this is Stevie fuckin Wonder dammit! Big ups to Phonte (yes that Phonte) for pointing me in the direction of these during our chillaxing session at the hotel room last night (more on that later). This is what music is supposed to sound like ya’ll. The shit that gives you goosebumps when you listen to it (for 3 hours on repeat mind you). Wow, quit reading what I’m saying, download the snippets and zone out!

From what I was told, these are from ’74, recorded sometime inbetween Innervisions and FFF. What I wouldn’t do for the full versions of these, but I’m not sure if we will ever get them as the person who leaked both tracks on OKP said he promised to never leak them. I also heard that it’s in Stevie’s contract that all his masters must be destroyed when he passes away. Damn! I’m on the fence on how I feel about it. I can see where he’s coming from as we all know what happened to Hendrix’ legacy with all the unreleased music being pimped to no end. I wouldn’t want to see that happen. But on the flipside [/no Peedi Crakk] the world needs this music! Stevie Wonder is one of those artists that has moved me on numerous occasions. Something I’m sad to say I won’t expect EVER happening again with these new r&b/soul artists.

In related news, if you are in Vegas on July 3rd I highly suggest you check out the Icehouse Lounge as there will be a Stevie Wonder Appreciation Night in which DJ Slimm and others will be spinning and playing music by Stevie, inspired by Stevie and interpretations of the geniuses’ work. Artwork (by Shake) after the jump…

DOWNLOAD: Stevie Wonder – Snippet 1
DOWNLOAD: Stevie Wonder – Snippet 2