Cheeba feat. Bilal from Plug Research on Vimeo. Directed by Kahlil Joseph, the video showcases a melody of three songs from Shafiq’s album, Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka. Exhibiting advance mutations in hip hop, soul, and jazz, this video captures iconic hotspots like World on Wheels and the coolness that comes from jamming with a couple of [...]

On a day like this, the work is piling up and my urge to surf the web or dive into some juicy gossip is too strong.  I created this playlist to be the magic pill or  that 5 hour energy drink. I pray that it will keep you focused….Wait, who am I kidding, right? Put [...]

Track listings after the jump.

I am in a Sea of Funk and I challenge anyone and everyone to a karaoke contest. 1. Twenty Five Miles by Edwin Starr 2. He Who Picks a Rose by Edwin Starr 3. Luchini by Camp Lo 4. Grindhouse Death Proof Soundtrack by The Coasters 5. SpottieOttieDopaliscious by OutKast 6. Int’l players anthem by [...]

It’s that time again. If you haven’t been downloading Flavorpill’s free mixtape, then you have been missing out. Their mixtapes expands music culture.Circulates the perfect moment inspired songs into your genius lists. You know the ones I am talking about. When you sitting on the ground. Knee deep in files (stuff) and sorting files (stuff) [...]

Still Bill Trailer from STILL BILL on Vimeo. Last night I had the pleasure of attending a viewing of the documentary, Still Bill. A documentary on the legendary musician Bill Withers. I came away inspired and wishing he lived on my suburb cul-de-sac. Still Bill is available for purchase and if you do purchase Still [...]

She has been one of my favorite singers for a long time. I still regret missing her perform at a MojaMoja event a year ago, because I heard she was a hit. In a sea of artists trying to be the same as their competitor, Janelle Monae is a refreshing voice hear. So turn it [...]

Today is a tight day. Very busy at work. But I wanted to drop a few links for you to check out and bop your head to. MUSIC: Jay Electronica’s Electrochemical album is the business. He is rhyming over some tracks by the late producer J Dilla and more. BOOKS: The blog – Curious Pages, [...]

So my friend of mine told me about this the group Die Antwoord. This is an example of how hip hop beats have evolved from sampling and then modifying the beat to your specification, to the creation of electronic beats. The electronic beats are then sped up to sound similar to hip hop beats. When [...]

Ebony Thomas is a DIY musician who goes by the stage name Ebony Bones. Straight out of London, Ebony Bones and her band have played for top fashion designers like Jean Charles De Castelajac and for the Diesel Fashion Show “Be Stupid”. Ebony Bones.

Los Angeles is the land of sunshine and perfect beaches. However, every now and then we get our share of  of rain day cold or as I like to think of it, my favorite time of the year. I think the rain provides a well deserved dose of intimacy. Add the intimacy factor, we angeleones [...]

When Flavorpill’s RCRD LBL puts together some mixtape, I re-discover some of my favorite artists and they introduce me to some new artists I can’t wait to see playing at a venue near my house. If I forgot to mention, the download is free. Click here.

Discovered by BlackThought, “The Swelly Express is the true story of two college kids (Chidera Anamege and Xaphoon Jones) from Philly who rocked some parties at Drexel and quickly gained the attention of “the industry.” (Read More after the jump.)