70+ minutes of modern soul magic mixed by DJ Big Jacks
The long awaited Black Magic mix is finally here! This is the first time DJ Big Jacks has dropped a release of this kind featuring 70 + minutes of modern soul magic from the late 70′s and early 80′s. While certain tracks have been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Dilla, and Madlib among others, the focus here is not who has sampled what. Black Magic spotlights the original music itself, as a collection of personal favourites from the era mixed by Big Jacks and created for the lover in you. So without further delay we present to you, Black Magic…
With all the buzz surrounding Michael Rapaport’s A Tribe Called Quest documentary it’s perfect timing for Dj M-Rock’s The Best of a Tribe Called Quest mixtape. Remember Dj skills like, scratching, beat juggling, oh what about a good mix. Yeah most “mixtapes” seem to miss alot of that. Well it’s all on this one.
One of hip hop’s greatest groups represented with real skills. Grab it HERE. Tracklist after the jump.
Harlem representative Smoke DZA unleashes his latest project featuring production/guest appearances from Hi-Tek, Lex Luger, Hit-Boy (of Surf Club), V. Don, Big K.R.I.T., Kendrick Lamar, Devin The Dude, Trademark Da Skydiver and more to the masses free of charge. Full tracklist and download link after the cut.
New19-track, self-produced mixtape from up-and-coming Toronto emcee/producer Die-rek.
“This Project promises to take you on a journey to that era in Hip Hop where business was still present, but the enjoyment of the art was so strong it overrode the politics to a point where they seemed non-existent.”
“This week’s M-Rock Mondays is a tribute to the best of probably the greatest hook vocalist in hip-hop. Nate Dogg had made his mark as a legend and main ingredient in the game the first time we heard him on “Ain’t No Fun” off of the classic album, Doggystyle. He’s “that dude who can make you cry even though he’s singing about putting his balls in somebody’s mouth!”. Listening to his music all over again reminds me of how flawless his voice was, his songwriting and how essential he was in making a song a banger whether it’s for the club or something smooth like “Regulate” or “Never Leave Me Alone”. Ice Cube said “it must be a single if Nate Dogg‘s on it”, and rumour has it that “Oh No” (his single w/Mos Def, Pharaoh Monche) has a record for the highest vinyl rap singles sold. Being a DJ who plays a bit of T-Pain and autotune-made music, it gives me a special appreciation to hear how much of a natural pitch-perfect singer Nate was – even his youtube freestyles give the impression that he did not rely on sound engineering the way today’s singers do. This tape was a rush compared to my Best of Kanye West of mixtape, but my skills are still sharp on it. Enjoy. RIP Nathaniel Dwayne Hale.”
Full track list and alternate download link after the cut.
Pusha T, One half of the Thornton brothers, better known as The Clipse, steps out for dolo with his first official mixtape since singing to G.O.O.D. Music. “Fear Of God” contains original music featuring the likes of Rick Ross, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Pharrell Williams and more. Production is supplied by Tha Bizness, The Neptunes, Nottz, Kanye West, The Inkredibles, and Hit Boy (of The Surf Club). “Open Your Eyes” is definitely the choice cut for me. Hit the jump for the full track list and download link.
Brand new mixtape from another West Coast up-and-comer, Dom Kennedy, who chose to forego today’s standard of multiple trailers, leaks, and videos prior to the release. That right there says something about the quality of the music. Hit the jump to find out.
West Coast trio Pac Div team up with Don Cannon to release what appears to be the final mixtape prior to their debut album “Grown Kid Syndrome” on Universal Records. Minimal guest appearances from Ty$, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Sir Michael Rocks (of The Cool Kids). My personal joints are “Show You” and “Saved”. Full track list and download link after the cut.
