Digital Freshness: Raekwon
While in town for the Chicago date of the Sneaker Pimps tour, Raekwon linked up with us to host a special edition of our Digital Freshness series at Chicago's Beauty Bar (check out pics here). The intimate venue has never hosted an artist of Raekwon's legacy and stature, creating a great environment and a special energy. Raekwon kicked it at Beauty Bar, and at the end of the night, gave the fans a treat by grabbing the mic for "C.R.E.A.M." and a few select tracks. Check out a clip from the night and look for more in the forthcoming Raekwon edition of Closed Sessions.
Add-2: Tale of Two's City Vol. 4 Trailer
The Tale of Two's City Vol. 4 drops tomorrow and Add-2 has released a trailer to get listeners excited. Add-2 takes a different approach with this trailer. Watch it below to see what I mean.
KOTJ Radio | Episode 5: Willy Joy
Ruby Hornet buddy Willy Joy just dropped a new mix from his episode on Kick Out The Jam Radio.
"With elements of electro, house, UK funky, pop, techno and heavy bass all coming to the fore, this is a well put together mix capable of getting just about everyone doing the running man. His newest release with Rob Threezy on Trouble & Bass comes as part of their Heavy Bass Champions Of The World series. With his releases getting support from the likes of Diplo, Drop The Lime, Brodinski & Boy 8-Bit, this mix shows exactly why he has friends in high places." - KOTJ BLOG
Hit the jump for tracklist & download.
Project Mayhem: "Sex Murder Mayhem"
The Westside collective is here with a new new leak off their upcoming project Middle America. "Sex Murder Mayhem" is produced by Tony Baines and has the all the fluid essentials of a PM track.
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The Five One: "Pasa de Kaka"
The word unique doesn't do The Five One justice. "Pasa de Kaka" is just another example of Five One material that crosses a handful of musical boundaries, giving listeners something different. The variety of sounds encountered on this track mix together well to create a colorful backdrop for a rap verse from Green followed by a singing one from Gold. If you're looking for something fresh, you've found it. Make the jump to grab the track.
RH Photos: Digital Freshness: Raekwon
We held a special edition of our Digital Freshness party on Sunday. The night featured DJ sets by Rude 1, Hollywood Holt, and RTC and a very special appearance from Raekwon the Chef. Rae kicked it at Beauty Bar and blessed the crowd with a surprise set that was short and sweet, giving the crowd "C.R.E.A.M.", "Incarcerated Scarfaces" and "Catalina". Check out Virgil Solis' pics from the event after the jump.
Reminder: Tonight Digital Freshness: Mathien
DJ Premier Speaks on Year Round Records
DJ Premier is a busy man. Part 1 of his Get Used to Us video vignette series gives viewers an idea of what he's up to and what he wants to do. Check out the video below.
Get Used to Us drops on December 12th. the project will include appearances from Styles P, Saigon, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9", and more.
N*E*R*D: "Nothing On You"
It's not a cover the B.o.B. x Bruno Mars track, but something all together new from N*E*R*D and their forthcoming release, Nothing, dropping sooner than we all think on November 2nd. Today was the first day I turned the heat on in my apartment, damn! Tribal drums meet boom bap on this one. Grab it below.