Maxwell - Help Somebody (Remix) feat. Nas

This is the second collabo between Maxwell and Nas, if you didn't know. The first one being "No One Else In The Room" from 2004's Street Disciple. The original version of Help Somebody appears on Maxwell's BLACKSummer'snight album, but the remix has Nas' bars added on at the end. This track is available for purchase at (RED) WIRE, with proceeds going directly to the Global Fund for African AIDS programs.

Maxwell - Help Somebody (Remix) feat. Nas

Speaking of collaborations, I'd love to see Nas do anything with any of the producers from Illmatic especially the oft-talked about Preemo project. Here's an upcoming Nas collab project w/Damian Marley, Distant Relatives

N'Dambi - Can't Hardly Wait (In The Dark Remix) feat Devin the Dude

N’dambi is a songwriter with emotional purpose and rare honesty. The striking vocalist, pianist and composer from Dallas, Texas, known for her signature afro and fiery style, possesses the intuitive perception and powerful creativity that ensures an essential contribution to modern R&B and soul. On this record, N’dambi ingeniously distills soul-deep inspiration into a sensual style of elegance and power, making her a fundamental new addition to the Stax legacy.
Check out her latest remix of ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ featuring her hometown homie, Devin the Dude!


N'Dambi - Can't Hardly Wait (In The Dark Remix) feat Devin the Dude

Statik Selektah - I'm Wit It feat Talib Kweli & Cory Mo

This is nice mid tempo headnodder brought to you courtesy of Statik Selektah from his Pre Game Ep which hit itunes on Dec 15th. Kweli and Cory Mo have a nice back and forth but Im still geeked off of the Untitled (Radio Rip) <---- Reflection Eternal banger featuring Jay Electronica, J Cole, and Mos Def.


Statik Selektah - I'm Wit It feat Talib Kweli & Cory Mo

Mojoe - Strange Revival (video)

The new album, Dirty Genes, by Mojoe signals the Return of that Classic Ghetto Soul. To announce its Return to the world, the crew has released a video for the single, Strange Revival. Strange Revival was produced by the phenomenal Symbolyc One (S1), a founding member of hip-hop soul trio Strange Fruit Project as well as Erykah Badu's Cannabinoids. Both Mojoe and featured artist Bavu Bakes performed with full bands alongside Wayna, Maya Azucena and more in the 2009 South by Southwest Soul showcase. This is a nice combination of soul and hip-hop with a very clean high quality video shot outside the Victory Grill, a Chitlin Circuit venue where B.B. King, Ike and Tina Turner, Louis Armstrong and even Janis Joplin played.

Full Crate & Mar - Conversations With Her EP Promo film

Producer Full Crate and singer Mar are two young musicians from Amsterdam. They fuse soul music and hip-hop with a sound design that - excuse the cliché -is best described as futuristic (think Flylo and D'Angelo falling in love with dubstep b-lines while writing the score for a remake of 2001: A Space Odyssey). Conversations With Her offers five deep and musical love songs including one track with Eric Roberson." Their Conversations with Her EP drops digitally January 8th and worldwide January 15th!

'Conversations With Her' Promo Film from Full Crate on Vimeo.

The Grammy Awards 2010 - Junior Star's Picks

I haven't kept up with the Grammys for a number of years, but to receive a nod/nomination is definitely an accomplishment and much needed in order to keep balance of this whole music thing..I won't get into the politicks of it all, but I will shine a light on some folks I am rooting for..
(More nominees and honorable mentions on pg. 2)

Best Rap Album
The Ecstatic
Mos Def

Best Solo Rap Performance
Casa Bey




Best Rap Album
The Renaissance
Q-Tip







Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Daykeeper
The Foreign Exchange, Feat. Muhsinah
Album: Leave It All Behind


Check out their Grammy nod video here

BLOKHEDZ Animation Trailer, Book + More

Set in the mythical, gang-ridden streets of Empire City, BLOKHEDZ is the animated story of teenage rapper, Blak. With the help of his crew, "G-Pak", Blak fights off temptations of the streets and dreams of making it big in the rap game. But when he gets caught in the middle of a crime-lord-turned-media-mogul's plan to control the city, Blak discovers his rhymes have supernatural abilities. Will Blak stay true to himself and use his magical gifts for good? Or will he be lured into using them for evil? The fate of Empire City hangs in the balance.

This discovery may be deserving of a "Late Pass", but I had to share anyways..This comic book turned animated series is pretty slick. The graphics and story are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, featuring the voices of Talib Kweli, Bobbito Garcia, RZA, Affion Crockett, Mayda Del Valle, Lauren London, and DJ Khalil on the beats. Go to MissionG.com to check out the 3 part animated series and Blokhedz.tv to go to the store (if you haven't already), complete with books, action figures and more. Hey, better late than never right?

Linn and Freddie - Waiting for Spring featuring Anthony David

"A mix of natural soulfulness, headier boom bap and club soul from Linn & Freddie -- the team of Freddie Cruger/Red Astaire and Stockholm based jazz & soul singer Linn Segolson -- plus guests Anthony David, Kent Segolson., ADL & Mad Midget! The opening duet between Linn & Anthony David sets the stage for an unpredicatable, but always soulful and real batch of tunes. Linn's vocals are front & center as they should be, with backdrops from crackling hip hop soul, to sputtering electronics. The duo's earlier 10 inch single had us looking forward to a full length, and it doesn't disappoint" - Dusty Groove America


Linn and Freddie - Waiting for Spring featuring Anthony David

Fields of Grain - In Hats (Download)

Fields of Grain have finally finished their new EP: In Hats. This one is only available digitally, for free, as a christmas gift for you all. The three songs, Stay, At Work and Incompleteness Joy, were written and performed a few times during spring, and then recorded in the summer. Download HERE


Fields of Grain - Incompletness Joy

Kaimbr - Kapitol Punishment (Download)

The Low Budget Crew drops another holiday goodie on you. This time member, Kaimbr drops a mixtape tribute to Big Pun. Download HERE


Kaimbr - PDA