[Video] J. Dilla’s Mom, Ma Dukes On Her Son Growing Up & the Dilla Foundation

Getting Dilla-orientated like we always (try to) do around this time, from Feb. 7, Dilla’s birthday to Feb. 10, the anniversary of his untimely passing:

“Ma Dukes speaks on what Dilla was like growing up including being a great breakdancer and spinning records at the age of 2 (!).

Ma Dukes also speaks on Q-Tip taking Dilla’s tape and remembering how happy he was.”

[via Summit at The Hip Hop Chronicle UK]

[Music Video] The Rej3ctz – Cat Daddy (starring Chris Brown)

For all I know this is already on the ‘106 & Park’ countdown (esp. w/ 5MM+ views on youtube already) but if it isn’t, I’m calling this to be next to blow and cross over out of young boy, dance-hip hop scene like Cali Swag’s “Dougie….”




MP3: The Rej3ctz – Cat Daddy [direct download link – right click and save as]

[Music Video] Amanda Diva – Manchild

MP3 Download: Amanda Diva-Manchild by ayejboo

Always been a bit middling on this chick’s music but this is great (and an antidote or a nice retort to that Young L record I just posted, no?)

[via Manifesto]

[Music Video] Young L – Respect My Dick

Lloyd‘s my dude and I know he’s still young but, wow….

[via Young L]

[MP3] For Black History Month: Wade Waters – A Post-Racial America

From artist, Wade Waters:

When Barack Obama was elected president, I drank champagne and celebrated an important milestone for my country. Although I’ve never been comfortable with direct comparisons between Obama and Dr. King, I do think Obama’s election represents a very significant step towards the realization of King’s vision for America. However, watching the post-election news coverage I began to get concerned about a phrase I kept hearing: “A Post-Racial America.” This phrase, dubious to sober-minded individuals even back in 2008, seems even more far-fetched today given the current state of affairs.”

The plug for “A Post-Racial America”:

““A Post-Racial America” is an impassioned reality check on the phrase many have used to describe the era of Obama’s presidency. In Part 1, Wade Waters deconstructs the “Post-Racial” mythology over an upbeat soundbed provided by GMJ. Part 2, in contrast, crafts a vision for empowerment and progress over soulful instrumentation provided by Terem and features singer Devin Jones.”




MP3: Wade Waters – A Post-Racial America (Part 1) [hulkshare MP3 link]

MP3: Wade Waters – A Post-Racial America (Part 2) [hulkshare MP3 link]