Das Racist Freestyle

Here's a quick little freestyle from the New York rap trio, Das Racist.  If you haven't heard of these guys, I'm sure you will (like after reading this, hehe)--they're super talented and definitely on the rise.  Also, check out their website for some free track downloads if you're digging the vid below.  Enjoy.  (Thanks to Pitchfork for the video and Das Racist for the pic)

tabi Bonney - Postcard From Abroad (Mixtape)

LRG and DJ Smiles Davis, link up with tabi Bonney, for his latest mixtape Postcard From Abroad. Download link below artwork.

Download at Dat Piff

New Track from Mario the Mechanic

Yo, here's a new track from one of our friends at the Music-RX, Mario the Mechanic.  Produced by A/V, "Getting Money" is a fresh mix from one of the hottest young talents out there today.  Enjoy, my children. (Thanks to Shots for Everyone)


Mario the Mechanic - Getting Money - Produced by AV by shotsforeveryone

Drum Gang Music Group - 3 Hours To Midnight EP

Kevin Leonard of Drum Gang (@drumgangdotcom) and Flux9 (@flux9ine), put in a tremendous amount of work on this five beat EP and we've got it here for you to have all to yourself.  Flux9 has the artwork looking nice and fresh and of course, we've got Kevin to thank for all the smooth transitions and silky soundscapes from beginning to end of 3 Hours To Midnight (EP).  

Drum Gang Music Group is already doing big things with credits that include; Mac Miller, Billie Slum, Nappy Roots, The Outlawz, Tity Boi, UTP, Lady Luck, Curren$y, Don Cannon and many others. Flux9 recently set up Drum Gang Dot Com and I must say it's official. On a real note, shout out to Kevin of Drum Gang Music Group and Flux9 for showing us some love and allowing us to release 3 Hours To Midnight (EP). Download 3 Hours To Midnight (EP) and be sure and show the folks at Drum Gang some love and Flux9 as well.  Grab this now--it's fire.

Hear & Download the new Theophilus London Single

I love this guy.  As far as I'm concerned Theophilus London's gonna be big.  He's been working on his newest LP, A Lover's Holiday (due out February 8th), and you can hear and download the first single, "Why Even Try" (feat. Sara Quin), over on this website (follow the link).

Social Network, Trent Reznor Receive Academy Award Nomination

Trent Reznor (of Nine Inch Nails fame) and composer Atticus Ross have been nominated for Best Original Score at the Academy Awards for their work on the Social Network.  They won the same award at the Golden Globes recently and seem to be the front-runner for this the biggest award in the world for film scoring.  On February 27th we'll see not only if Reznor and Ross take home the coveted award, but also if the Social Network will continue to dominate.  (Thanks to Pitchfork)

New Explosions in the Sky LP and Tour

This April 26th Explosions in the Sky is releasing their newest LP, Take Care, Take Care, Take Care, since 2007.  It's a self-produced effort that is sure to deliver just like everything else EITS touches.  Below is an itty-bitty vid from the guys and the tracklisting for the upcoming LP.


Take Care, Take Care, Take Care from Explosions in the Sky on Vimeo.

Take Care, Take Care, Take Care:
01 Last Known Surroundings
02 Human Qualities
03 Trembling Hands
04 Be Comfortable, Creature
05 Postcard From 1952
06 Let Me Back In

Explosions in the Sky:
04-06 New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall *
05-16 Dublin, Ireland - Vicar St.
05-17 Manchester, England - Academy
05-19 London, England - Roundhouse
05-20 Paris, France - Bataclan
05-22 Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof
05-23 Cologne, Germany - Essigfabrik
05-24 Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
05-25 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
08-11 Oslo, Norway - Oya Festival
08-12-13 Gothenburg, Sweden - Way Out West Festival

* with Low & Eluvium

Trish Keenan Mixtape

Here's a mixtape that was posted by Fact Magazine which was compiled shortly before her untimely death earlier this month.  The mix came from long-time friend, David Brewster, who had this to say:

“In December 2010 Trish sent me a mix CD she compiled, I never thanked her. Its called Mind Bending Motorway Mix and I want to share it with you, please pass the link on, share it far and wide, its a little tribute to a (as a friend referred to her today) exhilarating woman. Sorry I don’t have a tracklist and to be honest I like it that way. I think its less about who you’re listening to on this compilation and more about the fact you are listening to something that Trish took time to select and compile for me and in turn yourselves. Please just enjoy the music..."

The rest of Mr. Brewster's comments can be read over at State Magazine.

Trish's Mind Bending Motorway Mix by Abandapart

Game 'Purp & Patron' (Download)

Here it is, Purp & Patron by Game, and it appears that 'Taylor Made' is on this one as well as a few more Khalifa appearances. This two part mixtape is hosted by DJ Skee. Download Here

01. The Game – L.A. Times [Produced By Ervin "EP" Pope] (4:17) 
02. The Game – In My ’64 (Feat. Pharrell & Snoop Dogg) [Produced By The Neptunes] (3:16)

03. The Game – Soo Woo (Feat. Lil Wayne) [Produced By Bink] (4:52) 
04. The Game – Living Better Now (Feat. Detail & Tools) [Produced By DJ Shake] (4:09) 
05. The Game – R.I.P. Story [Produced by Nottz] (3:44) 
06. The Game – Purp & Patron Sam Hook & Menace & TD [Produced By DJ Shake] (3:58)

07. The Game – I’m The King (Remix) (Feat. Mistah FAB & The Jacka) [Produced By 1500 Or Nuthin'] (5:03) 
08. The Game – Taylor Made (Feat. Wiz Khalifa) [Produced By Che Vicious] (3:50) 
09. The Game – Childrens Story [Produced By Ervin "EP" Pope] (3:53) 
10. The Game – Dead [Produced By 1500 Or Nothin'] (3:32) 
11. The Game – Ferrari Lifestyle (Feat. Fabolous) [Produced By D.A. Dorman] (3:26) 
12. The Game – The Kill [Produced By Cool & Dre] (4:23) 
13. The Game – Heart Breaker (Feat Rev. Burke) [Produced By the RZA] (3:56) 
14. The Game – Purp & Yellow SKEETOX (Feat. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa) (Remix) (2:54

Lil' Wayne Plans Tour with Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross & Others

Well, Weezy's been out from behind bars now for a few months and he's been back to work like a bat out of hell.  He's appeared in multiple music videos, been featured on numerous tracks, all the while working on his next LP, The Carter IV (due out this Spring per Rolling Stone), and now he's hitting the road yet again.  On March 18th, Lil' Wayne will start his latest North American tour with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, and turntableist Mix Master Mike.  It's been a long while since Weezy took his show on the road and since even I've taken note of his lengthy absence from touring, I can only imagine just how much the tour-workhorse Wayne is itching to be back out there entertaining his people.  The current list of North American Dates is below (Thanks to Pitchfork):

03-18 Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena *
03-19 Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena *
03-20 Baltimore, MD - First Mariner Arena *
03-23 Hampton, WA - Hampton Coliseum *
03-24 Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena *
03-26 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center *
03-27 Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum *
03-30 University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center *
04-01 Chicago, IL - United Center *
04-02 Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills *
04-03 Washington, DC - Verizon Center *
04-06 Miami, FL - Bank Atlantic Center *
04-08 Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum *
04-09 Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena *
04-10 St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center *
04-14 New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena *
04-15 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Arena *
04-16 Houston, TX - Toyota Center *
04-19 Phoenix, AZ - U.S. Airways Arena *
04-23 Anaheim, CA - Honda Center *
04-24 Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena *
04-26 Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena *
04-28 Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place *
04-29 Vancouver, British Columbia - Rogers Arena *
05-01 East Rutherford, NJ - Bamboozle Festival

* with Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Travis Barker, Mix Master Mike