Mixtapes
[MP3] Elaquent – Persona (Mixtape Album)
This is one of the cats I’m hoping is gonna get down with my long-delayed next Connoisseurs of Culture project. Check this out to see why, dude’s beats are RIDICULOUS!
“Upbeat. Smooth. Laidback. Eclectic. Off Kilter. 8 Bit. Swinging. Music is an experience. Music is not that serious. Persona is a representation of influences, inspiration and my past. Persona is a collection of my previously recognized styles and personality. Persona is not After Midnight 2. Persona is not In Colour vol 4. Persona is not the album I havent released yet. Simply put, Persona is all of the above.
With that said, thank you for purchasing. Your mere $10 donation will go a VERY long way…I put my heart and soul into this project, just as I put myself into all of my work. I will continue to put out free releases if folks support the official ones.
Little people like me rely on that support to earn enough money to reinvest back into my career..that will result in more official, and unofficial releases. Plus, I’m a really nice guy.
Cheers, enjoy.
one love,
–eQ”
[Mixtape] DJ M-Rock – The Best of Kanye West
I posted this on the Kitchen‘s Facebook page a month ago but the buzz has been building and this kid’s from a Toronto and a helluva DJ so I’m posting it on the blog proper. Don’t sleep! Check it out….
“I lack fanciness in writing and in the artwork (which I did myself), but I promise you my skills as a DJ are sharp as a ginsu on this tape. It took me 3 weeks, probably between 100 – 200 hours to get it right (I’m picky). I really went deep in to give music fans something articulate: scratches, digital juggles, lots of blends, studio edits and tricks. If you play it on an iPod or in iTunes, the tracks are all chapters and there’s a pic for every chapter representing the song. I’d like people to rate this among the best tapes ever, but you guys be the judge, diss it, love it, hate it, whatever, let me know what you think.”
MP3: The Best of Kanye West mixed by DJ M-Rock by mrockproducerdj
Dig that? Download the DJ M-Rock – The Best of Kanye West Mixtape HERE. [hulkshare download link]
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Another T.dot-affiliated Kanye West mix-style retrospective previously on The Kitchen:
DJ Spoonz presents Kanye West – No Interruptions [Podcast]
[Mixtape] RogB – Ode to Blue Magic
From Roger Bong:
“Showing his appreciation for one of the greatest vocal acts of all time, producer Roger Bong (RogB) builds upon Blue Magic’s self-titled LP to create new music founded in the same smooth and honest sound.
Ode to Blue Magic is not a collection of remixes or versions, but an album inspired by the group’s classic 1974 debut album, Blue Magic.”
[Curtains rise]
[Enter Roger Bong]
“It’s hard to do justice for something so near perfection. But I tried. I must be insane to think I could stumble upon something like this—in truth this could never be as real as i want it. But I tried… What’s come over me?
Ode to Blue Magic.
You see, Blue Magic’s 1974 debut has gone through some changes. I’ve never been to heaven, but I’ve spent the night with Blue…and it always feels so alive, young and infinite. It’s truly Magic. After playing their album countless times, I just kept on wondering how I could show my respect for such a beautiful record. So here it is. There’s nothing wrong with your ears, they aren’t deceiving you. This is Ode to Blue Magic, and it’s my way of showing appreciation to one of the greatest soul groups of all time.”
[Exit Roger Bong]
[Curtains fall]
[via Steady Bloggin’]
[Mixtape] Thunderball – Theme Music for Players and Ladies
From the homies over at Couch Sessions who premiered this:
“The trio of Rob Myers, Steve Raskin and Sid Barcelona, also known as Thunderball, has been on the international scene for a minute now. As purveyors of sound under Washington, DC’s ESL Music, the trio blends their electronic sounds with old school cinematic influences. Known as the purveyors of sound, Thunderball has been on the scene since 1997, beginning with drum and bass and dub sounds, and morphing into the multi-faceted sound that you hear today.
Like many ESL artists, they sky is the limit for Thunderball, and they have even collaborated with the legendary . Their latest effort, 12 Mile High dropped this past November to rave reviews (some on this site), and the trio are slated to play Coachella this April. Their latest mix, Theme Music for Players and Ladies blends all of their sounds over such artists as Tupac and Aloe Blacc. Enjoy….”
Download Thunderball – Theme Music for Players and Ladies [zip file]
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[Mixtape] RichGirl – Fall in Love with RichGirl
Remember these (rich)girls? They did that excellent and the way-underrated “Swagger Right” track (hit the jump for a recap) with Fabolous and Rick Ross. Here’s their latest effort to get their career going:
“RichGirl pens a love letter to their loyal fans on Valentine’s Day [ed note: ooops, guess I’m late posting this!] with the release of their first mixtape Fall in Love with RichGirl. The sexy quartet, consisting of Audra, Brave, Lyndriette, and SeVen, shows off their powerful pipes on 11 tracks including remixes to Bruno Mars’ “Grenade,” Kanye West’s “All of the Lights,” and Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock,” renamed “RichGirl Rock.” Go head over heels for the lovely ladies below.”
Download the RichGirl – ‘Fall in Love with RichGirl’ Mixtape [zshare link]
[via Rap-Up.net]