John Legend- Motherless Child (live)

Here's a live performance of the famous song, "Motherless Child", from the Hope for Haiti telethon last week. John Legend actually recorded this song before he was signed on a live album he did at the Knitting Factory. In this version, Legend is accompanied by a a section of strings. Such a beautiful song and very appropriate for the Hope for Haiti Telethon. I've also attached the live version i mentioned above so that you can enjoy both renditions. Peace and love....



Motherless Child (Live at the Knitting Factory)

Dom Kennedy- Menace Beach (Video)

Here's a fresh new video from Dom. Some dope imagery of LA going on here. Enjoy

Dwele- That's The Way of The World (Earth, Wind and Fire Cover)

Here's Dwele covering the famous EWF song, "That's The Way of The World." I feel like Dwele does this song great justice. Enjoy.



Dwele- That's The Way of The World (Earth, Wind and Fire Cover)

Darondo- Didn't I

Darondo's another dude on that throwback sound. This Bay Area native has been around since the 70's and this song, "Didn't I", was re-released a few years back. Many compare Darondo to a mix between Al Green and Ronald Isley. If you liked Lee Fields, you'll mos def love this dude.

Peace,

Lalo



Darondo- Didn't I

DJ Haylow- Influence N Inspiration Mixtape

In honor of MLK day, I bring you a big dose of positive music via the homie DJ Haylow. For more dope music, peep his blog: http://www.djhaylow.blogspot.com/ . Spread love and pass this along. Peace!!




TRACKLISTING
1. Fela Kuti - Music is a Weapon
2. Haylow - Can't Say Good-Bye (Inst)
3. Hi-Tek, J.Dilla, Nas, Common, And Marsha Ambrosius Of Floetry - Music For Life
4. Black Moon - Got'cha Open (Remix) (Inst)
5. Barry White - Playin' Your Game
6. Boot Camp Click Feat. Aaliyah - Nightriders
7. Lupe Fiasco Feat. Opal Staples - Glory
8. The Roots Feat. Mercedes Martinez - Clock with No Hands
9. Ethel Beatty - I Need Your Love
10. Erykah Badu - Back in the Day (Inst)
11. Beyond Rhythm - Face to Face
12. Bobby Womack - A Woman's Gotta Have It
13. The Escorts - I Can't Stand to See You Cry
14. Jay-Z & J.Dilla - Don't Cry, Song (Haylow's Mash-Up)
15. Ozomatli Feat. Common - Embrace the Chaos
16. Roy Ayers - 2000 Black
17. Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not be Televised
18. Yusef Latif - Hellbound (Speech by César Chávez)
19. Cal Tjader & Charlie Byrd - Black Narcissus (Speech by Lutrelle Palmer)
20. Bobbi Humphrey - Black & Blues (Speech by Fred Hampron Sr.)
21. MadLib - Stepping into Tommorrow
22. M-1 - Food, Clothes, and Shelter (Speech by Malcolm X)
23. Curtis Mayfield - The Makings of You
24. Nas & 9th Wonder - I Can (Haylow's Mashup)
25. Common Feat. Consequence & John Legend - They Say
26. Ahmad Jamal - Ghetto Child
27. Earth, Wind, & Fire w/ Ramsey Lewis - Sun Goddess
28. Akrobatic - Remind My Soul (Speech by Bob Marley)
29. Busta Rhymes Feat. Q-Tip - Hold the Torch
30. Mos Def - (excerpt from) Modern Marvel
31. Marvin Gaye - (excerpt from) What's Goin' On

DJ Haylow- Influence N Inspiration

The Clipse- I'm Good rmx ft. Rick Ross

Such a dope song. Pharrell still can put out bangin beats and the Clipse can still....... rap about cocaine and money. hahaha. For some reason I don't get tired of their style. It works for them I guess. Enjoy this video folks. And Ricky Ross, please put on a shirt. Those wife beater shots of you are not crackin. UPDATE: Check the bottom for the MP3.



I'm Good

Lee Fields and The Expressions- Ladies

Here's a new cat with a throwback sound. Lee Fields and the Expressions are like a breath of fresh air in the music world. I'm really diggin these cats right here. If you like them too, i recommend pickin up their album, Titled "My World". It will definitely bring some joy to you and your music collection.

Peace and love.

Lalo

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)