J Dilla “Give Em What They Want” [J Dilla produced] J Dilla “The Doe” [produced by Supa Dave West] – New previously unreleased material from J Dilla & Supa Dave West (known for his work with De La Soul) on the EP Give Em What They Want is out. This comes as teaser (like “Anthem” b/w “Trucks” singles and the Diamonds & Ice EP) for an upcoming album release of unheard J Dilla tracks called The Diary. All of these singles and the upcoming album …
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Rapsody “Betty Shabazz” [Prod. 9th Wonder] -New track “Betty Shabazz” from North Carolina MC Rapsody featuring producer 9th Wonder from the album 9th Wonder Presents: Jamla Is the Squad. She’s spittin’ that science Yo! The album is available on iTunes. For more info on Rapsody check her website. Dag Savage E&J music videos Dag Savage (Exile & Johaz) “RoboCop” from The Warning Tape Dag Savage (Exhile & Johaz): The Warning Tape (mixtape in support of E&J) Free DL of The Warning …
DJ Rashad – We On 1 (SBELLE001) – This is the late DJ Rashad’s We On 1 EP which had a vinyl release date of April 28th (two days after his passing on the 26th) and was slated for digital release on May 13th. On “Somethin ‘Bout The Things U Do,” which samples Chaka Khan’s “I Feel For You,” DJ Rashad teams up with another Chicago Juke/Footwork pioneer DJ Gant-Man. Definitely an EP to check out for the Juke/Footwork, House, EDM heads out there. …
With the recent passing of Chicago’s DJ Rashad, the effects of which are still being felt by the music world, Boiler Room London decided to put on a tribute show in remembrance of the late pioneer of Chicago’s Juke, Footwork music and dance scene on April 29th 2014. DJ Rashad has played Boiler Room before, so the DJs at this recording get to say farewell to a fellow Boiler Room guest DJ on the turntables. This is not the usual …
20 Feet From Stardom (2013) is a documentary about the often-overlooked backup singers. They don’t often get the shine they deserve, because of the role they play. Take backup singers out of the songs, and then your favorite songs don’t sound the same. Backup singers are the glue in the construction of songs. The casual listening public does not often know backup singers’ names, but you’ll recognize their voices from your favorite songs. 20 Feet From Stardom explores the ups and downs of …
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