Shout to the homies Kyle and Midnite for coming through SNSS a few weeks back. If you missed the interview, peep the video above, or you can download the entire show here.
New visuals from Pac Div off their GMB album. My guy Like kinda murdered it.
Honestly, per capita, Canada…and specifically Toronto…is killing most regions in the US in terms of quality music these days. The Smash Brovaz are comprised of Junia-T and Crooklin and the duo have been releasing dope records all over the place recently. “The Kitchen” is their latest release and should take you back to that classic mid-90’s sound. There’s something semi-Wu-Tang-ish with the Junia’s haunting vinyl crackling beat.
Download the track here (clean and instrumental included for the DJ’s too!).
Yee! New freshness from my guy Pinder. TAOD and SNSS fam already know the deal, but if you’re sleeping:
After years of living, months of creating, weeks of preparation and sweeping Internet anticipation, J. Pinder’s “Careless Redux” is finally available for free download. Presented by DJ Skee—of KIIS-LA and Sirius XM fame—the 16 track mixtape is an impressively technical yet emotionally raw journey into the Seattle native’s comings and goings: through the club, through the industry, and through his city. Featuring vocal appearances by Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, Rapper Big Pooh, and Thurz, “Careless Redux” weaves together a wide range of beats from some of the best producers in the game: Vitamin D, DJ Khalil, Kuddie Fresh and Illmind.
Full of rewind-worthy moments, “Careless Redux” has a mood and a mission for every listener. Producers Mel & D and DJ Khalil collaborate with J. Pinder for “King,” an instant head-nodder that begs for a special sort of ride in the whip. On “Float’n,” J. Pinder rises to the occasion of Kuddie Fresh’s heartfelt strings and heartbeat drums, delivering a meditation on hard days and harder work. J. Pinder depicts his world with sharp story telling, polished mic skills and playful punchlines, transforming his world into everyone’s world.
Download here.
Slakah might be the most underrated vocalist in R&B, plus he’s nice on production. The beat here was handled by LordQuest though and this is featured on Promise’s new album, Awakening, which you can peep here.
Add-2 just released a video for “Love Jones,” my favorite record off his Save. Our. Souls. project, which you can download here. I haven’t watched Love Jones in ages. I need to bring that one back sometime soon…classic flick.
Dope visuals from my favorite musicians in Seattle and the homeboy Jon Jon Augustavo on direction. I believe this marks the 5th consecutive video shoot I’ve attended where I’ve successfully avoided appearing in the actual video. Was a fun time though, shout to all the homies!
J. Bizness, Buff1, and Magestik Legend teamed up for visuals to one of my favorite tracks of the year, “Giraffes.” Lot of realness on this record…and those DRUMS!
Digging what I’ve heard from this Dyme-A-Duzin kid so far. This will be on his A Portrait Of Donnovan mixtape coming out Dec. 12th. Always great to see more new talent in the game…
Seattle people: If you’re interested in checking out a free show from Nacho Picasso, Capital Cities, and CRKNKN this Saturday, Hyundai is putting on this Re:Mix Lab event at Showbox Sodo and you can RSVP right here. Â Along with the performances, there will be “state-of-the-art gaming systems, revolutionary technology, and cutting-edge sound systems,” plus, “Hyundai will reveal three custom built vehicles representing the ultimate in style, design, performance and innovation.”
If you’re looking for something to do Saturday night, check it out!