D'angelo- Voodoo Outtakes

Here's a lil' gem i came across of outtakes from D'angelo's famous Voodoo album. A lot of tracks are him just messin around on the keyboard. A few others are covers of popular soul cuts. I especially like his rendition of Gangstar's "ex girl to the next girl." Enjoy and share. peace!



1. Everybody loves the sunshine
2. Fair but so uncool
3. Go back 2 the thing
3. Inst. #1
4. Joe Texan
5. Marvine
6. Spanish Joint (Acoustic)
7. Africa (Acoustic)
8. If you got funk, you got style
9. Pete Rock beat
10. Superman Lover
11. Ex to the next
12. Chaos
13. Hard to earn

Outtakes

Talib Kweli- Just Begun ft. Jay Electronica, J. Cole and Mos Def

Talib Kweli is linking up with Hi-Tek again to make another Reflection Eternal. Based off of this song, the album is gonna be on some vintage Hi-Tek. Enjoy your holidays folks!!!



Talib Kweli- Just Begun ft. Jay Electronica, J. Cole and Mos Def

George Benson- The Other Side of Abbey Road

It's been a really long time since i posted some jazz on my blog. I feel like I am long overdue. "The Other Side of Abbey Road" is a jazz album of all famous Beatle songs. Benson (lead guitar) definitely givers the already popular songs a smooth feel to them. This is definitely a must-have for the true jazz lover. Enjoy and please share. peace!



George Benson- The Other Side of Abbey Road

J. Cole- The Come Up Mixtape

Here's more heat from the young and talented, J. Cole. "The Come Up" precedes the highly acclaimed "Warmup" mixtape. If you liked "The Warmup" you'll definitely dig this one. Peace and blessings. Do me a favor, spread the word on this right here. I feel like not enough cats know about this talented dude.





The Comeup

Lupe Fiasco- Enemy of the State: A Love Story (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new Lupe Fiasco mixtape. Once again, Lupe is back on his mixtape grind. Killin it with dope rhymes over dope beats.

I'm thankful for all of my folks, fam and followers. You've showed me hella love and I'm doing my best to reciprocate that. Please lets keep it going as we head into '10 (damn, feels weird saying that). Support your local blog artist. Tell as many heads as you know about this here. Peace and Blessings



01. Intro
02. The National Anthem
03. All The Way Turnt Up
04. Fireman
05. Interlude
06. Angels
07. So Ghetto
08. Say Something
09. Thank You
10. The One
11. Popular Demand
12. Summit On The Summit (HP TV Commercial)

Enemy of the State: A Love Story

Michael Jordan's top 10 dunks

The best of all time. Thanks King Most for postin this!

John Legend- Selfish (Solo Remix)

Here's a dope live rendition of the Slum Village/John Legend collab, "Selfish." In this version, John Legend is singing the verses and the hooks all by himself. It's an oldie but goodie. "Baby you made the team, now go cook my favorite thing, greens and some chicken wings, taste so good that you make me wanna sing" hahaha. This will most definitely put a smile on your face.



Selfish (Solo Remix)

100 best The Wire quotes

Here's 100 great quotes from one of my favorite shows of all time. If you've never peeped this show, Netflix this bitch.

J. Cole- The Warmup Mixtape

Here's a hot mixtape that came out earlier this year from Rocnation's first artist, J. Cole. This dude definately brings the heat on this one. This mixtape has been on heavy rotation in my itunes recently and i don't think he's getting the attention he deserves. If you liked the "Lights Please" song i posted a few weeks back, you'll mos def like this one. enjoy!




The Warm Up!!

BYU vs New Mexico Women's Soccer Fight

Crazy ass Beezies. lol!!!!!

Lupe Fiasco- Failure

New Lupe ish. Can't wait for the new album.

Jay-z- Empire State of Mind (Video)

Finally there's a video for NYC's unofficial anthem of 2009. Some great imagery in this video. Plus Alicia is lookin bangin as usual.

Fashawn- Samsonite Man ft. Blu (Produced by Exile)

Here's a nice collab from 2 rising stars, Blu and Fashawn. This is the first single off of Fashawn's album "Boy Meets World." Blu always sounds good over Exile's production. enjoy folks!



Fashawn- Samsonite Man ft. Blu (Produced by Exile)

Video: Just Blaze interview on Distortion 2 Static

this dude still brings heat. peep...

Big Boi- Shine Blockas ft. Gucci Mane

This track is straight fire. The new Big Boi album is going to be hella dope!

Big Boi- Shine Blockas ft. Gucci Mane

DJ Jimmy Green- The Marvin Gaye Mixtape

Here's a dope collection of your favorite Marvin Gaye songs, rarities, interviews, and remixes. Marvin has got to be one of my favorite musicians of all time. This mixtape will NOT disappoint. Oh, and i apologize ahead of time for no tracklisting. This is because it's all one long ass track. But still dope nonetheless. Peace and love....





DJ Jimmy Green- The Marvin Gaye Mixtape

The Roots- How I Got Over (Video+Song)

God I love this song. Dope video too. Kind of reminds me of the Wire...



The Roots- How I Got Over

Q-Tip- Life is Better (Video)

Here's a dope video from one of my favorite albums of 2008, The Renaissance. Great visuals to match a great song. peace!

Wale- Fly Away

Sorry for the hiatus guys. Here's a new Wale cut via Wale's Twitter (http://twitter.com/Wale). This dude needs to drop an album already.



Wale- Fly Away

Lupe Fiasco- Dear Fall

Hello fall. Goodbye summer. Hello orange leaves and colder weather. Wait..... This is LA, we don't have none of that. hahaha. Anyhow, here's a track Lupe did when he was coming up in the game. It's appropriately named "Dear Fall."



Lupe Fiasco- Dear Fall

Jay-Z- Live at Madison Square Garden

I know everyone wants to hate on the new Blueprint 3. For all you non-haters, here's his concert from friday.

Danimal- Back to Black Album (Jigga+Amy Winehouse)

In this EP, Producer Danimal takes Amy Winehouse's music from her 'Back to Black' album and mixes it with Jay-Z's lyrics from 'The Black Album.' I was waiting for something like this! Another harmonious blend for you guys. Enjoy homies!



Danimal- Back to Black Album

Dan The Automator- Bombay the Hard Way: Guns, Cars and Sitars

In this album, Dan The Automator takes music from popular Bollywood scores and makes beats out of them. How can you resist titles like "Fists of Curry," "The Good, The Bad, and The Chutney," or "Punjabis, Pimps and Players." hahahaha. You'll definitely like this one. Happy Monday!



Dan The Automator- Bombay the Hard Way: Guns, Cars and Sitars

Heidi Bruehl- Tosca (Sa-Ra Remix)

TOSCA!!!!

I don't know what the heck they're saying in this song, but I do know that it sounds dope with that Sa-Ra production



Heidi Bruehl- Tosca (Sa-Ra Remix)

DJ Haylow- A Tribe Called Quest: Queens Representatives

From my good homie's blog. enjoy!

Once upon a time, Distortion 2 Static had a radio show hosted my myself and Beats Me. We would do tributes, themes and such, and one episode we did a tribute to Tribe Called Quest. I did an ALL TRIBE mix for about 90 min straight, and me and Beats me had mic breaks discussing one of the best Hip Hop groups of all time. We discontinued the radio show, but I still had the mix, so I figured I would release it to the many who haven't heard it; fix the levels, add artwork, and give it a title, and voila! New Mixtape! So this is a joint I did about 2 years ago, and it's a straight shot...no multi-tracking or edits, so please excuse the mistakes. With that said, it gets the stamp of approval. This one goes out to all the Tribe enthusiasts across the globe.


DJ Haylow- A Tribe Called Quest: Queens Representatives

TRACKLISTING
1. Push it Along
2. Mr. Incognito
3. The Jam
4. If the Papes Come
5. Buggin Out
6. Ham n' Eggs
7. That Shit
8. Stir it Up
9. The Love
10. The Hop
11. Hot Sex
12. Electric Relaxation
13. Everything is Fair
14. Lyrics to Go
15. Pad and My Pen
16. Sucka Nigga
17. Verses w/ the Abstract
18. Keep it Rollin
19. Phony Rappers
20. Busta's Lament
21. Excursions
22. We Got the Jazz

DJ Haylow's Blog. Dope Stuff on here!!

Mos Def- Human Nature (Live Cover)

From the Newport Jazz Festival. Enjoy



Mos Def- Human Nature (Live Cover)

Cormega- Journey (prod by Large Pro)

New Cormega. I don't know why he never made it big time. He has the talent and the dope beats. The dude just can't catch a break. enjoy.....



Cormega- Journey (prod by Large Pro)

Bun B- Hood Love ft. Royce the 5'9" (Produced by DJ Premier)

New Bun B w/ Royce produced by the legendary DJ Premier



Bun B- Hood Love ft. Royce the 5'9" (Produced by DJ Premier)

Da Ranjahz- Insp Her Ation ft. Cee-Lo

I think I love her, matter of fact I know it y'all, and I'm taking chances and I know this, But I deserve her, she is wonderful, she is the reason that i exist........



Da Ranjahz- Insp Her Ation ft. Cee-Lo

M.O.P.- Bang Time ft. Styles P.

Back to that gully s***. New M.O.P. Ft Styles P



M.O.P.- Bang Time ft. Styles P.

Outkast- Idlewild (OST)

I have to admit, I really slept on this album and movie. I finally got a chance to check out the film a few months back and I thought it was a good representation of how innovative and creative Outkast is. My only knock on this Soundtrack is that they don't have the slower version of Andre's "She lives in my lap" which was in a pivotal point in the film. Nevertheless, this is a dope album and a must-have for any Outkast fan. Peace!!!

Andre 3000's verse from "Chronomentrophobia"

Lord, please have mercy on my soul,
I have the impression that my life goin' to be a bowl with cherries,
but it's going to be very hard for me to cope,
tired of being broke,
this ATLian aint' got no time to sit and mope,
made up my mind while yall made up yo beds,
on a cold wooden floor is where I lie my head,
born in 1975,
Never thought I would make it this far, I'm still battilin' this racial war,
tryin' to find solutions of the situation I face,
the only thing that is free is my flow that yall be chasin',
lettin' my niggas know before I go,
I drop that knowledge like dropping books,
lets stop the crooks from robbing you from your reins and such,
using wellfare as a cruch,
im in it for good,
you into my hood you wont be findin' much,
hope that when im gone yall remember this,
what we stood for,
fuck that fame make that glits,
it's begening to look a lot like the ending, got to be more careful,
know what corners you be benden, revalations is getting impatient,
now i'm dead,
remember what I said,
i'm gone,
bow yo heads


1. Intro
2. Mighty O
3. Peaches - Sleepy Brown, OutKast,
4. Idlewild Blue (Don’t Chu Worry ’Bout Me)
5. Infatuation (Interlude)
6. N2U
7. Morris Brown - Sleepy Brown, OutKast,
8. Chronomentrophobia
9. Train - Sleepy Brown, OutKast,
10. Life Is Like a Musical
11. No Bootleg Dvds (Interlude)
12. Hollywood Divorce - OutKast,
13. Zora (Interlude)
14. Call the Law
15. Bamboo & Cross (Interlude)
16. Buggface
17. Makes No Sense at All
18. In Your Dreams - Killer Mike, , OutKast
19. PJ & Rooster
20. Mutron Angel - OutKast,
21. Greatest Show on Earth - Macy Gray, OutKast
22. You’re Beautiful (Interlude)
23. When I Look in Your Eyes
24. Dyin’ to Live
25. Bad Note

Outkast- Idlewild OST

Sa-Ra- Dirty Beauty ft. Erykah Badu

New Sa-Ra/Badu. Dope. Enjoy young world....



Sa-Ra- Dirty Beauty ft. Erykah Badu

R.I.P. Baatin from Slum Village....

Your music lives on. I remember seeing Slum Village at my very first concert, The Okayplayer tour at the Maritime Hall. I was a fan of Slum ever since. Even thou Dilla and now Baatin have passed, their spirits will always live on through their music....

Deep Rooted- From The Heart ft. Blu and Mr.Brady

Deep Rooted, a new soul hip-hop group off Tajai's Clear Label Records, is composed of Producer Mr. Brady, emcee Johaz, vocalist Just Brea & DJ Artistic. On this song, From the heart, they get a guest spot from West Coast emcee, Blu. Blu straight kills this song. Such a smooth beat to compliment his flow.



Deep Rooted- From The Heart ft. Blu and Mr.Brady

Nike SB - Today Was a Good Day - P. Rod & Ice Cube (Full Version)

Dope cinematography for a commercial. This vid manages to make LA looks beautiful and Gritty at the same time. I love it. I also like the guest spots by Kobe and Eric Koston too. enjoy

Stevo- Muffins

Here's a Dilla tribute mixtape that came out a while back. At first i was skeptical because there are countless mixtapes, mash-ups, and beatapes that are dedicated in the name of J Dilla. What's dope about Muffins is that Steveo uses dilla samples and rearranges them to his liking. Definitely a smooth listen.


01. Intro
02. Afternoon
03. Can I
04. Dreams
05. 1965
06. Interlude
07. Just A Friend
08. Love Thing
09. Step Up
10. Get Twisted
11. Just Because
12. Fall In Love
13. So Far To Go For Dilla
14. Memories
15. Foreign Love
16. Cry
17. Midnight
18. Never Forget U
19. Outro

Steveo- Muffins

Nike SB - Today Was a Good Day - P. Rod & Ice Cube

I'm not a skater and never will front like i know what to do on a skateboard. HAHAHA. But growing up in SF, i got mad love for those heads bc I grew up with a bunch of them. Skating has always paralleled the hip-hop culture because of the fact that it brings people together of all races and it is a culture made popular by young people. Here's a dope Nike SB commercial filmed in LA featuring P. Rod (Paul Rodriguez) and Ice Cube. Enjoy!!

Pharell Williams- Despicable Me

Brand New Pharrell cut.



Pharrell Williams- Despicable Me

Skyzoo- Beautiful Decay (Prod by 9th Wonder)

Here's a new track by up and coming Emcee, Skyzoo. Even though 9th Wonder comes through with the same drums on almost every beat, it's still a smooth track. Enjoy



Skyzoo- Beautiful Decay (Prod. by 9th Wonder)

Consequence- Whatever You Want ft. Kanye West and John Legend

Here's a new cut from veteran emcee, Consequence ft. Kanye and John Legend.



Consequence- Whatever you want ft. Kanye West and John Legend

Jay-Z- Dear Summer

Sup folks!! Today is the first day of summer. Here's a little Jay-Z joint from a couple years ago to help you celebrate. Jay-Z+Dope beat= dopeness. Peace and happy Fathers Day!!



Jay-Z- Dear Summer

Outkast- Outskirts: The Unofficial Lost Outkast Remixes

Here are a couple of discs full of remixes and rarities from my favorite duos of all time, OUTKAST. This mixtape will NOT disappoint. Keep your ears out for new outkast droppin this year. This mixtape is cooler than Freddie Jackson sippin a milk shake in a snowstorm... PEACE!!!



DJ Jamad (Disc One)

1 - Intro
2 - Players Ball (OS remix)
3 - ATLiens (Ludacris mix)
4 - Watch For The Hook (Roots mix)
5 - In Due Time (DJ Premier/Gangstarr mix)
6 - Elevators (Kanye mix)
7 - Da Art Of Storytelling (Busta mix)
8 - Ms. Jackson feat. Jaydee (Rico Suave Bossa Nova mix)
9 - Neck Uv Da Woods feat. Mystikal feat. Slum Village, Jaylib (OS remix)
10 - I Can’t Wait (Redman/Young Gunz mix)
11 - Skew It On The Barbee (EPMD mix)
12 - Jazzy Belle (Dwele mix)
13 - Dirty South (Lil’ Jon mix)
14 - Rosa Parks (Jay-Z mix)
15 - The Whole World romantically clashed
16 - B.O.B. (OS remix)
17 - Hey Ya (remix) (OS remix)
18 - Akshun (Lenny Kravitz mix)
19 - Git Up, Git Out (OS remix)
20 - So Fresh, So Clean feat. Bahamadia (OS remix)
21 - Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (OS remix)
22 - Cell Therapy (OS remix)
23 - Slum Beautiful (OS remix)
24 - 85 (OS remix)
25 - Reset (OS remix)
26 - Crumblin’ Erb (OS remix)
27 - She Lives In My Lap (OS remix)
28 - Leave It All Behind feat. Sunny Valentine & Sleepy Brown (OS remix)
29 - Get Rich (Sade mix)
30 - Stepping Out (Rob Wonder mix)
31 - Outro - Spectac & 9th Wonder

Floyd The Locsmif (Disc Two)

1 - Welcome
2 - Elevators (Locsmif mix)
3 - Waajeed Drop (Locsmif mix)
4 - Jazze Belle (Locsmif mix)
5 - So Fresh, So Clean (Locsmif mix)
6 - Re-Skewed On The Barbee (Locsmif mix)
7 - Cee-Lo Interlude
8 - In Due Time (Locsmif mix)
9 - Storytellin’ (Locsmif mix)
10 - Ms. Jackson (Locsmif mix)
11 - Sol Uprising Interlude
12 - ATLiens (Locsmif mix)
13 - Spottieottie ‘Til Infinity (Locsmif mix)
14 - Loc-Exclusive Prelude
15 - Back Of The Bus… (Locsmif mix)
16 - 4ize & Aphro Interlude
17 - Bombs Over Your House (Locsmif mix)
18 - I’ll Be Around (bonus track)
19 - Outro

DISC UNO
DISC DOS

Jay-Z- Death of Autotune (Prod by Kanye and NO I.D.)

Here's a new track by Jay-Z proclaiming the death of the highly used studio effect, Autotune. This proves that Jay-Z is the master of trendsetters. Fisrt he got everyone to rock throwbacks, then he turned in the jersey for a tailored suit. I'm glad he's using his appeal to filter out the bs in hip-hop.



Jigga- Death of Autotune

Mos Def- History Ft. Talib Kweli (Prod By J Dilla)

Here's a new track off of Mos' upcoming album, The Ecstatic, produced by the best hip-hop producer of all time, J Dilla. Enjoy Young World....



Mos Def- History Ft. Talib Kweli (Prod by J Dilla)

Saigon- Change Gon' Come Prod. by Kickdrums

It's been a while since Saigon has been on the radar. He's a new track that proves he never lost it.



Saigon- Change Gon Come (Prod. by Kickdrums)

D'angelo- I Found My Smile Again

Here's a dope new D'angelo song out on the airwaves. I heard this song a few years back, but for whatever reason, it never got released till now. It's supposed to be on his new album dropping sometime this year. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Enjoy.....



D'angelo- I found my smile again

Lupe Fiasco- Dope Boy Remix Ft. Wale and Kardinal

Here's 3 dope emcee's spittin over a classic Pete Rock beat, T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You).



Lupe Fiasco- Dope Boy Remix ft. Wale and Kardinal

J*Davey- Red Light

Here's J*Davey droppin heat over J Dilla's "Brand New Shit With The Blend" beat. Thanks Kaj for hookin it up!!!!



J*Davey- Red Light

Lupe Fiasco- Street Stories

Lupe Fiasco- Street Stories

Kobe/Lebron PT. Deux......

Lauryn Hill- Japanism (Live in Tokyo, Japan 1999)

Here's a 2-disc gem i came across. Lauryn Hill in Tokyo. The year was 1999. Enjoy.



Disc 1

01 Interview
02 Intro
03 Ex-Factor
04 Interview
05 Superstar
06 Fu-Gee-La
07 If I Ruled The World
08 Ready Or Not
09 Interview
10 Every Ghetto, Every City
11 Lost Ones
12 Interview
13 DJ Solo
14 Drums Solo
15 Interview
16 Sweetest Thing
17 When It Hurts So Bad

Disc 2

01 Interview
02 I Want You Back
03 Sir Duke
04 As
05 War No More
06 Trouble
07 Get Up, Stand Up
08 Doo Wop (That Thing)
09 Interview
10 (To Zion) Rehearsals
11 Interview
12 To Zion
13 Interview
14 Killing Me Softly
15 Everything Is Everything
16 Interview

Bonus Cut
17 To Zion (Live at the Grammy Awards 1999)

Lauryn Hill- Japanism (Live in Tokyo 1999)

MVP's- Kobe and Lebron Chalk Commercial

HAHAHA. They need to make more of these commercials. Reminds me of the old Penny Hardaway ones.

Ryan Leslie 1994

He wasn't always cool....

The Alchemist- The Alchemist's Cookbook

Here's a dope EP put together by Alchemist with a mix of known artists and some up and coming emcees.



Tracklist:

1. Key to the City ft. Nina Sky & Prodigy

2. Lose Your Life ft. Jadakiss Snoop Dogg & Pusha T

3. Follow the Dollar ft. CNN

4. Calmly Smoke ft. Styles P & Evidence

5. Therapy ft. Evidence, Blu & Kid CuDi

6. Al Capone Zone ft. Keak Da Sneak & Prodigy

The Alchemist- The Alchemist's Cookbook

Dom Kennedy- FutureStreet/DrugSounds

Here's a dope new album by L.A. Rapper, Dom Kennedy. I especially dig "It was Beautiful" Produced by the homie Drewbyrd. Enjoy folks!




Dom Kennedy- FutureStreet/DrugSounds

Kid Cudi- Respect My Conglomerate Freestyle

Yessss....



Kid Cudi- Respect My Conglomerate Freestyle

Kid Cudi- Dat Kid From Cleveland

Here's a new mixtape from the rising star....





Kid Cudi- Dat Kid From Cleveland

Black Thought- Reality Check (Produced by J Dilla)

Sorry folks, It's been a while. Been on the grind.

Here's a dope new Black Thought cut produced by Dilla. The wordplay in this song is nuts. Black Thought has always held it down. Thanks for the song Kaj!



Black Thought- Reality Check (Produced by J Dilla)

Big Boi- Sir Lucious Leftfoot

Here's Big Boi talkin bout the new album that should drop this year. I can't wait for this and the new Outkast album that's supposed to drop. These artists have always been way ahead of their time and it's great to see how well they've evolved through the years. Peace

Kid Cudi- I Poke Her Face ft. Kanye West and Common

Here's a dope collab with Kid Cudi, Kanye and Common. Don't hate on the Lady Gaga sample. HAHAHA. Happy Easter.





Kid Cudi- I Poke Her Face ft. Kanye and Common