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Empire.State.of.Mind.Chrome.Yum.Yum.Version

by chrome April 6, 2012
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THE NYC Anthem meets Cams mellow, Commodores “Easy” sampling 2002 classic. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Empire State of Mind (Chrome.Yum.Yum.Easy.Edit)

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Hold On, I’m Coming (Dan Wildes slightly beefed edit)

by Marki March 27, 2012
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Nice copy & paste edit by Dan Wildes of Sam & Daves classic song with a simple drumset and staying true to the original. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Hold On, I’m Coming (Dan Wildes slightly beefed edit)

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Onra – Come Closer (Kicks & Claps Edit)

by Marki March 20, 2012
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Old one, but still a good vibe and time to bring it back to mind. Grab the whole LP on hhv if you like it too. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Onra – come closer (kicks & claps edit)

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A Tribute To Lauryn Hill (Mixtape)

by Marki March 14, 2012

Lauryn Hill was and still is one of my favourite female mc/singer besides Erykah Badu. Here’s a wonderful gem of a tribute mix by DJ Mpenzi. Get this one-hour-mixtape below (128kbps) or a better quality version on his soundcloud. Listen, download, put it on your headphones and enjoy. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] DJ [...]

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Union – Time Leak ft. Talib Kweli & Syl Johnson

by Marki March 13, 2012
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Brilliant piece of music over here from french production team ‘The Union’ featuring one of the greatest mc’s and also one of the greatest soul singer (only in my opinion). Stardust picture found via nasa.gov [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Union – Time Leak ft. Talib Kweli & Syl Johnson

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Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again

by Marki March 13, 2012

London based soul musician Michael Kiwanuka released his debut album we were all waiting for. Soulful gem with a touch of Otis Redding or Bill Withers.Visit his website and grab a copy of his album “home again” on hhv if you like what you hear. Home Again by MichaelKiwanuka This one is my favourite, taken from his [...]

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Yuna – Live your Life (Video)

by chrome March 8, 2012

*** thx Coco for spotting this one, beautiful song and really mellow, just perfect for us, i know you told me like a few weeks back, but its been busy around here.

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30 minutes of Marvin Gaye Mixtape

by Marki March 1, 2012
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A wonderful gem of a mixtape released by Dj Mane One. Smooth selection with a lot of soul, pretty well done. Artwork by Corrado Grilli [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Marvin Mix by DJ Mane One Marvin Gaye Mix by DJ Mane One by djmaneone

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Pep Love “Hip Hop My Friend” and a personal note*

by chrome February 28, 2012
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Pep Love “Hip Hop My Friend” from Northbound Films on Vimeo. Great to see that Pep Love of the Hieroglyphics camp is doing his thing. Outstanding tune with a these days rare and powerful soul feel to it and a proper boom bap slap. Pep is someone i consider a friend, an earnest and humble [...]

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Chiddy Bang – Talking to myself

by chrome February 28, 2012
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This has to be my favourite track of their brandnew debut album “Breakfast” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Chiddy Bang – Talking to Myself

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