Common - Celebrate (Official Video)

Common's official video for Celebrate

Download Common's new album The Dreamer/The Believer on iTunes now!!

L.E.O. ft. Eye Rule - Mental Vitamins

Some new fire from the Flushing, Queens homie, L.E.O.!! This particular (unmastered) track is produced by DVSMiddleFingaz and features Eye Rule. It's part of the upcoming All In A Daze Journey LP by Fifth Column. The beat is dope and I'm really feeling their natural cohesive flow on this. I'm sure we'll be seeing more collabos from L.E.O. & Eye Rule soon...Once more info on the All In A Daze Journey LP is available, I will be sure to post here. Rumor has it that there might also be a possible Guillotine Cuts collabo in the near future, as well...but in the meantime, enjoy these bangers.


This second track is off of the upcoming Have A Nice Day....Somewhere Else LP produced by Xplicit, the unofficial sequal to Blue In the Vein. L.E.O. really goes deep on this and really makes you want to hear more...production is official, as usual, the homie Xplicit goes at it on his mastered craft...Xplicit is best known for producing Acknowledge by Masta Ace and also In the Sun by Large Professor & Q-Tip...

Click on the image below to access some snippets of Blue in the Vein, but trust me you might as well go download that, asap...cuz you're gonna end up downloading it after the snippets anyways...it's def worth it...Make sure you join the Unleashed By Science page on ReverbNation where you can download the entire Blue In the Vein album for free. Released back in 2002 & produced by that monster, Xplicit, Blue In the Vein is definitely a classic on its own...I still pump it to this day...




Also, if you haven't done so already, go download the Spiritual Intelligence album that I posted back in 2008. Really official material there, intellectual lyrics and entirely produced by the legendary Large Professor, mixed by J-Zone. You can also grab that for free on the Unleashed By Science ReverbNation page...

For more information, check out & join these pages:
DvsMiddleFingaz on FB
Unleashed By Science on FB

also see previous posts:
4/20/08 L.E.O. - Spiritual Intelligence (free download)
4/20/09 4.20.09 (free download)

Talib Kweli - Distractions video

Track from Talib Kweli's upcoming album, Prisoner of Conscious, out in 2012 on Blacksmith/EMI. Distractions is produced by Oh No.

The music video is directed by Darryl Phillips, of ICU Media.

Download the MP3 of the song for free

Los Rakas - Sueño Americano (free download)

recorded by Freddy Stylez
mixed by Deegan Mack Adams
mastered by Mike Denten at Infinite Studios (Alameda, CA).

R.I.P. Cesaria Evora

It breaks my heart to hear of another legend passing away in 2011. This year has been rough to us. I do remember hearing that she had cancelled the remaining shows of her tour back in September 2011 because she "needed to rest"...I was hoping that she would get that rest and be back on the road...I actually paid for everyone of her albums...cuz they were just that good...may she get the rest she deserves and she will always live through her music...



one of the songs she is best known for:

Karbanjak - Best Of Kabanjak

Hit Squad Reunion Show

with Redman, EPMD, DAS EFX, K-SOLO, Keith Murray, Flex, Ready Roc, and special guests Sean Strange and more.

Day: Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Showtime: 9:00 PM
Doors open: 8:00 PM
Days until show: 16
Ages: 16 & Over
On sale now
Click here for tickets: $29.50-$35.00

Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune

I'm excited about this one because I still have Love 2 on my iPhone, they're paying homage to silent filmmaker George Melies' 1902 silent film also named Le Voyage Dans La Lune (the voyage inside the moon)...I love Air's trippy, ambient electro sounds...album due out February 7, so pre-order now via iTunes.





Tracklisting:
Astronomic Club
Seven Stars
Retour Sur Terre
Parade
Moon Fever
Sonic Armada
Who Am I Know?
Décollage
Cosmic Trip
Homme Lune
Lava

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Miike Snow - Devil's Work (stream)

The Black Keys - El Camino & 2012 Tour Dates

3/9/12 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
3/10/12 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
3/12/12 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
3/13/12 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
/14/12 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
3/16/12 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
3/18/12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
3/19/12 - Chicago, IL - United Center (fan presale for this show will be 12/13)
3/20/12 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
3/23/12 - Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center
3/24/12 - Charlotte, NC - Bojangles Arena

You can preview five songs from El Camino now HERE.

Preorder now and get an instant download of Lonely Boy (video posted a while back).

Adele - Live At The Royal Albert Hall (DVD/CD)

I love Adele, and the video speaks for itself...preorder that ASAP!! Also includes covers of Bonnie Raitt's If I Can't Make You Love Me and The Steeldrivers If It Hadn't Been For Love

Track Listing:
01. Hometown Glory
02. I ll Be Waiting
03. Don t You Remember
04. Turning Tables
05. Set Fire To The Rain
06. If It Hadn t Been For Love
07. My Same
08. Take It All
09. Rumour Has It
10. Right As Rain
11. One & Only
12. Lovesong
13. Chasing Pavements
14. I Can t Make You Love Me
15. Make You Feel My Love
16. Someone Like You
17. Rolling In The Deep

preorder now via Amazon

Paper Diamond - 2011 - 2012 Tour Dates

TOUR DATES
11-12-2011 Atlanta, GA at The Masquarade Buy tickets
11-16-2011 Oxford, MS at The Lyric Oxford Buy tickets
11-17-2011 New Orleans, LA at Republic Buy tickets
11-18-2011 Austin, TX at The Parish Buy tickets
11-19-2011 Dallas, TX at Tree’s Buy tickets
12-01-2011 New York, NY at Webster Hall
12-02-2011 Philadelphia, PA at Union Transfer Buy tickets
12-03-2011 Silver Spring, MD at The Fillmore Buy tickets
12-03-2011 Breckenridge, CO at Three20South
12-30-2011 Dallas, TX at Dallas Convention Center Buy tickets
01-07-2012 Aspen, CO at Belly Up Aspen Buy tickets
01-09-2012 - 01-14-2012 Ft. Lauderdale, Haiti, Jamaica at Jam Cruise 10 Buy tickets
01-18-2012 Fargo, ND at The Venue at the Hub
01-19-2012 Minneapolis, MN at Varsity Theater
01-20-2012 Oconomowoc, WI at Winter Warmer Fest
01-21-2012 Pontiac, MI at Clutch Cargo’s
01-25-2012 Bloomington, IN at Bluebird Theater
01-26-2012 Madison, WI at Majestic Live
01-27-2012 Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
01-28-2012 Stevens Point, WI at Laird Room, University of Wisconsin
02-01-2012 Blacksburg, VA at Awful Arthur’s
02-04-2012 Asheville, NC at The Orange Peel
02-08-2012 Tallahassee, FL at The Engine Room
02-09-2012 Auburn, AL at Bourbon Street Bar
02-10-2012 Memphis, TN at Newby’s
02-11-2012 Tulsa, OK at Cain’s Ballroom

Nutso f/ CNN & Royal Flush - Galaxy of Queens [prod. SPKilla]

I mentioned this track a while back on my Oct. 6, 2011 post (Nutso ft. Noreaga, Imam Thug & Royal Flush - Galaxy Of Queens)...but without further ado, here is the official video!!

Amy Winehouse - Lioness: Hidden Treasures

Lioness: Hidden Treasures out 5th Dec. Pre-order now: http://bit.ly/AWlia

Electric Guest - American Daydream

Yesterday KCRW's track of the day was Troubleman by Electric Guest, who has had some real hard buzz lately...

Click here to download Troubleman or American Daydream via Amazon

Anything Danger Mouse touches makes its way to my favorites...look out for the Danger Mouse-produced debut LP in 2012

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Diego Garcia - Live From SoHo EP

His new unplugged album “Live From SoHo’ is a 6 song EP recorded live at the Apple store in NYC and available exclusively on iTunes, featuring 5 songs from ‘Laura’ plus a classic Kinks cover.

Laura album now available on vinyl, click here to order your copy now!!

Download the new Stay (Gnotes Remix) above

via NRecords

Dax Medina Feat ARK of TWeaponz - Whats Up!? (Produced By TORES) DL Link

Dax Medina Feat ARK of TWeaponz - Whats Up!? (Produced By TORES)

For The Whip in The Crib on The Ipod/Iphone Whatever You Like Just Bump That!!!

DAX Medina Album Coming Soon.....

http://www.mediafire.com/?1k3h1b0zb7ih80i

Action Bronson Achemist Album coming soon!?

The Rubens - My Gun

The Rubens are Three Brothers and a Friend four piece band from Australia Indie Music...

Be on The Look Out!!!

Support Real Music,Indie Music...

Ruste Juxx & Kyo Itachi Feat R.A. The Rugged Man-No Prints

First Single off Ruste Juxx & Kyo Itachi Album

"Whats up !?" DAX MEDINA Feat ARK Prod : By DJ TORES & LUMINARY

New shiiii from the Q boro!!

WHATS UP!!? DAX MEDINA/ ARK
PROD: DJ TORES & LUMINARY FOR FULLY AUTO PRODUCTIONS
Square Deal Media 2012

Immortal Technique – The Martyr (Album) Download Link and Tours Dates

http://www.mediafire.com/?9crubh5wp9nbm9i

Snowgoons ft Reef The Lost Cauze - Black Opz (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Support real hip hop, download the new Snowgoons ft Reef the Lost Cauze album

also see previous post:
SNOWGOONS & REEF THE LOST CAUZE new album (August 29, 2011)

Update on RE:GENERATION (Nas & Premier track, Skrillex & the Doors)

as i posted on Oct. 3rd:

Erin Barra ft KON - Heartless Horseman free download

Two super talented heads from NY...Erin Barra is ridiculously skilled, I mean from makin' beats live to singing while she's going at it on the boards...and I've posted Kon tracks before...nasty flow and a good stage presence...expect to hear him consistently drop some fire...

Guillotine Cuts (ft. Eye Rule) - Silent Wars

support real hip hop, join the Guillotine Cuts facebook page now!!

The Black Keys - Lonely Boy (First Listen)

Lonely Boy is the first single off the forthcoming album El Camino - in stores Dec. 6th.

Preorder the album today to get an instant download of Lonely Boy (where applicable)

via Blackkeys.com

Ana Tijoux - La Bala (new album)

Some really exciting news from one of my favorite female artists of all time!!! and that's a strong statement cuz there are sooo many:

Nacional Records is proud to announce the January 31st release of Ana Tijoux’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘La Bala’, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed, GRAMMY nominated debut‘1977’.

The buzz behind ‘La Bala’ has been building since Tijoux’s debut ‘1977’ bubbled up from an underground sensation into mainstream recognition, with features on the hit TV show ‘Breaking Bad’ and the soundtrack to the EA Sports’ videogame FIFA ‘11. Profiled on MTV Tr3s’ “Descubre & Download” and invited to perform on NPR’s influential “Tiny Desk Concert” series, Ana Tijoux’s “1977” was also featured as the iTunes “Single Of The Week” and was one of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke's favorite tracks, with more than 1 million views on YouTube.

Ana Tijoux made her U.S. debut performing at SXSW in 2010, and has since toured the U.S. and Europe extensively, including stops at New York’s Central Park Summerstage, San Francisco’s Outside Lands and Chicago’s Lollapalooza. During GRAMMY weekend, Ana Tijoux performed ‘1977’ with The Roots as her backing band.

The new album’s lead single “Shock” is political testimony to the massive student protests occurring in Chile and around the world.

“Writing this song, I was inspired by these social movements, writing from my perspective as a mother, musician and citizen. I thought it was important to pay homage to these protesters.”

La Bala features 11 new songs from Ana Tijoux, featuring collaborations with Academy Award winning musician Jorge Drexler, Chilean rap crew Solo Di Medina (formerly La Pozze Latina), and Cuban hip-hop group Los Aldeanos. The album was recorded in Tijoux’s hometown of Santiago Chile, and mixed and mastered in Detroit, Michigan.

via NacionalRecords press

Christoph Mueller (El Suizo) - Pachamama Mixtape

For all those who missed the DJset of Gotan Project’s Christoph H. Müller @ Ya Basta Festibal on October 13th in Paris, you can now listen online to a mixtape in which he reconstructs his original mix for you. It contains also a number of special edits / mashups Christoph (« El Suizo ») created especially for the occasion. Enjoy the Pachamama Mix!



01. Mercedes Sosa – Antiguos Duenos de Flechas (CH.M « El Suizo » edit)
02. Chancha Via Circuito – Rio Arriba
03. Bomba Estereo – Agua Salà
04. José Larralde - Quimey Neuquen (Chancha Via Circuito remix)
05. Koxmoz – Konsciencia Ficion
06. Mercedes Sosa – Juana Azurduy (CH.M « El Suizo » edit)
07. Radiokijada –Manoteo en Menor (Tremor remix)
08. Mercedes Sosa – Pampas del Sur (CH.M « El Suizo » edit)
09. Choc Quib Town – El Bombo
10. Juaneco y Su Combo – Mujer Hilandera
11. Unknown Artists – Huayno Matématico (CH.M « El Suizo » edit)
12. Los Jaivas/Quilapayun – Tarka y Ocarina/Chacarilla (CH.M « El Suizo » edit)
13. Gotan Project – La del Ruso (Tremor remix)
14. Galambo – Andakoyo
15. Latinsizer – Libelula (Tremor remix)
16. Atahualpa Yupanqui / E. Lagos – La Vidala del Silencio/La Olvidada (CH.M « El Suizo » edit)
17. Matanza – Temazcal/Puya
18. Cumbia Cosmonauts – Tribal Amazonico
19. Green Pepper Boy – Tropic 808
20. Caceres - Pachamama

Release date: Oct 24, 2011 via gotanproject

Neon Indian – Era Extraña Mixtape

01. Liaisons Dangereuses – Etre Assis Ou Danset
02. Bill Nelson – Do you dream in Colour
03. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Focus
04. Neon Indian – Deadbeat Summer (Toro Y Moi remix)
05. Aviador Dro – Amor Industrial
06. ???
07. David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Bamboo Houses
08. Cocteau Twins – Pearly Dewdrops’ Drops
09. DAF – Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick
10. Flesh – A split Second
11. Com Truise – Hyperlips
12. Lil B – I seen that Light

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Phantogram - Nightlife EP

Tracklist:
16 Years
Don’t Move
Turning Into Stone
Make a Fist
Nightlife
A Dark Tunnel

Pre-Order now via Amazon or iTunes!!

now available on vinyl, will ship January 2, 2012:
Preorder here (link added December 2011)

Immortal Technique - "Toast To The Dead" [THE MARTYR] 2011

Immortal Technique - "Toast To The Dead" from THE MARTYR album out on VIPER RECORDS on OCTOBER 27, 2011

FREE DOWNLOAD

Gotan Project - La Música de Siempre video

La Música de Siempre - stage video projection by Prisca Lobjoy on the Tango 3.0 Tour - more info about Gotan Project

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - Well Done

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah - Not Enough Words (added 11.11.11)


Action Bronson & Statik Selektah's upcoming collabo album, Well Done, in stores worldwide on November 22nd via DCide.

Action Bronson & Statik Selektah ft. Nina Sky - Cocoa Butter


Pre-Order the album on iTunes now

Erin Barra ft KON

As I mentioned in a past post Erin Barra is the truth. Happy to see that she's collaborating wit the homie, KON from Corona, Queens...expect this to be a serrrious outcome..

Thievery Corporation - Culture of Fear (ft. Mr. Lif) video premiere

The official music video for the title track from Thievery Corporation's latest album "Culture of Fear" which was released in June 2011. This video features a guest appearance by rapper Mr. Lif (facebook.com/mrlif), the vocalist for the track. Video by Robin Bell (bellvisuals.com).

For more information visit thieverycorporation.com

Nas - NASTY video premiere

Nas - "Nasty" Music Video ( via NasirJones.com)

Rasheed Chapelle - Stay Sharp

"Stay Sharp" is the latest video from Rasheed Chappell's critically acclaimed debut album "Future Before Nostalgia" which is produced entirely by the legendary Kenny Dope.

With recent write ups in XXL Magazine (October Issue) & Hip Hop Weekly (Issue 135) along with the support of DJ's the likes of DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, Tony Touch, Lord Sear and others the music has been well received by fans, blogs & DJ's the world over.

"Stay Sharp" possess a lyrical dexterity & soulful feel that is nostalgic of a time past. Kenny Dope once again provides the perfect canvass for Rasheed's poetic imagery. Ranked by UGHH.com as a "Top Pick" album and called by many "one of the best albums of 2011" the album is here and we hope you enjoy!!

Directed By: Zunbug Turskee

Kay-Dee Records 2011

Download Future Before Nostalgia NOW via iTunes or Amazon

see previous post: Rasheed Chappell - Future Before Nostalgia(July 12, 2011)

Matisyahu - 2011 Festival of Light

December 19, 2011
Brooklyn, NY
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 20, 2011
Brooklyn, NY
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 21, 2011
Brooklyn, NY
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 22, 2011
New York, NY
Webster Hall
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 24, 2011
Philadelphia, PA
Theater of The Living Arts
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 26, 2011*
Portland, ME
State Theatre
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 27, 2011
Burlington, VT
Higher Ground
Pre-sale on 10/11

December 28, 2011*
Washington, DC
9:30 Club
Pre-sale on 10/11

12/29/2011 08:00 pm
Kravis Center 701 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL
View Show Details Here
Buy Tickets

Dec31 12/31/2011 08:00 pm w/ Tea Leaf Green
Morsani Hall 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place Tampa, FL
View Show Details Here
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07/28/2012 08:00 pm
Floyd Fest 2012 Floyd Fest 2012 Floyd, VA
View Show Details Here
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Shaz IllYork - 97 Mentality free mixtape

Definite fire from the lo-life camp...gotta love real hip hop like this...real 97 shiii, dope lyrics with some def dope features (meyhem, action & gemz)

props to Shaz...still remember meeting Shaz in the train back in my graff days, cool cat...keep bringin that raw, raw...

01. Air Unlimited
02. Long Bill f. Action Bronson
03. Black Chambers
04. Mofongo
05. No Consequence
06. White Owl f. Spit Gemz
07. German Engineering f. Action Bronson
08. Strawberry Crush
09. Skeleton Key
10. In For the Kill
11. The Yard f. Carmen Indira
12. Low Down f. Meyhem Lauren

Free Download

video added Feb 17, 2012:

The First video release off Shaz Illyork's SOUNDCITY/2DOPEBOYZ hosted tape "BEFORE IT ALL HAPPENED" featuring OPPOSITION cohorts Spit Gemz & Starvin B and introducing fourth member and OPPOSITION first lady, Carmen Indhira. Also appears on Spit Gemz' "WELCOME TO HELLZGATE"
Produced by Golden Child. Recorded @ Goblin Music Studios by Spent D'nero & mixed @ The Ill Spot by One-Take of Anno Domini.
Video shot & directed by Spit Gemz/Shaz Illyork/Rusto Flats & The Opposition for Broken Home Films
Edited by Spit Gemz
Broken Home Films/SOUNDCITY ENT