The legendary 45 King runs through some classic Hip-Hop samples and breaks. So soulful ladies and gentlemen, wouldn’t you agree?

Off the Layover EP. I wonder why we never posted this earlier?

Jay Electronica swept onto the hip hop scene in a wave of enigma late last decade. The effect of his quirky, emotional sound was compounded by the erratic methods of their release, drifting out unannounced via the internet – the Myspace leak of Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge), a fifteen minute opus laced with movie samples and beatless film soundtracks, represented the beginning of an astounding surge of interest in both the man and his music, back in 2007. Since then, the New Orleans-born MC and producer has garnered heavy support from everybody from Nas to Gilles Peterson, and has worked heavily with soulslinger Just Blaze, dropping two instant neo-backpack classics, Exhibit A and Exhibit C. Only recently he partnered with New York-based “idea studio” Decon, working on his debut album as well as a video project with label founder Jason Goldwatch. With more anticipation around his Act II track than the rest of hip hop’s class of ‘10 combined, and another project with fellow supa emcees Mos Def and Curren$y in the making, the future couldn’t look brighter for Jay. To paraphrase his recent collaboration with Talib Kweli und Hi-Tek: he’s only just begun.

Grab ya popcorn and enjoy the footage!

Holla, Toronto! Download here.

Guess who’s back! Enjoy this freebie, while the dynamic duo prep up their 4th album. This track is straight bidness.

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Just skip on over to 3:14. Can we get the full version of this already?

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Even Maury was down with the movement. This is forever classic.

Enough hype behind this event. From my last visit, the show was off the hook. Visit the MAC SAA website for upcoming details on the Culture Show for March. More info after the jump and a video by Humble.

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DJ Khalil & Chace Infinite are Self Scientific. The EP should be dropping soon enough. I haven’t been able to move past these 2 tracks this entire week. DJ Khalil, you’s a beast!

Self Scientific: Deeper Roots

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Self Scientific: Designed Music

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I haven’t had the chance to hear this, but I’ll blindly support anything Spitta puts out. There’s been rumors going around bout him signing to the Roc *fingers crossed If so, we’re damn happy for ya. Peep the tracklist and download link after the jump.

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If the music doesn’t convince you, the packaging for this album is more than enough to do the job. This right here has officially changed the game. Someone outta submit this to Lovely Package. The Stimulus Package is officially out. Support great music!

Last night Toca Tuesday featured a J Dilla and Big Pun tribute. 1st two hours was the Dilla tribute and last 2 hours was the Pun tribute with Just Blaze, Sean C & LV, Young Lord, Juju of The Beatnuts, Buckwild, DJ Soul, DJ Green Lantern, and a call from N.O.R.E. Click here to check out the rest of the pics from last night.  Take a listen!

Part 1: ?uestlove Spins a Dilla Set

Part 2: Busta calls in x Black Thought and Q-Tip Freestyle

Part 3: Big Pun Tribute Part 1

Part 4: Big Pun Tribute Part 2

Props: NahRight

We lost a very talented artist in our community back in Feb 10/2006. Althought he is gone from his physical shell, his enormous body of work continues to stay relevant and fresh. Since he last dropped the Donuts, his work has lived through numerous artists, producers, fans and Detroit. We miss him dearly and will continue to carry the torch in his honor. We salute you! Light something, sip something and enjoy the following small collection of a legend. R.I.P. Jay Dee

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Well, you know what I’ll be bumpin’ for the next few months. Cookin’ Soul did this mix amazing; best choice of Dilla beats. Most cats never bothered to touch this project coz they were scared to catch an L. Also if you lovin’ Dilla x Pun after this mixtape and started catching on to their music, burn. R.I.P. Pun, R.I.P. Dilla! We miss you! Hit the jump for tracklist and download.

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Via: 2Dopeboyz

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Still going strong. Golden.

This performace was golden. It ain’t what it used to it…

These guys were always dope but now they’ve officially climbed up in my sample-chop masters list. Peep the final product after the jump from the dynamic duo.

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