Other other day I was checking out what was new on Mint Collective’s site and ran across The Roots – Dilla Joints.  The Roots is one of my favorite band and J Dilla tracks, I can play all day.  Put them together and you got The Roots – Dilla Joints.  To top it off it’s FREE.  Are you kidding me?!  I would have bought this. There is also the track Antiquity with The Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Dillchestra. There is this Dilla track called Hall & Oats that ended up on Dynas’ album called The Apartment (also album title).  Download The Roots – Dilla Joints here.  BIG thanks to Jacqueline at Mint Collective for posting that.

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The Roots – Hall & Oats

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The Roots – Make Em NV

When Danny Brown gets on the mic, it’s a bomb of energy that blows up the place.  If you were rocking Danny Brown’s Hot Soup, you’ll burn up an ipod playing Detroit State Of Mind 4.  I have to say it over and over until someone gets it right, but when House Shoes drops what he’s listening to… YOU LISTEN.  House Shoes was talking about Danny Brown and Hot Soup, that’s when I got on. Danny Brown brings this hardness that makes you want to get up and dare someone to mess you with.  Yes, drive with Detroit State Of Mind 4 on and you might get a speeding ticket.  I’ve been close. And that track Contra… I don’t care how many times that gets on a mixtape…It’s dope every time.  Download Danny Brown – Detroit State Of Mind 4 here.  Also check out Hybrid on BandCamp.   BIG thanks House Shoes for opening my ears to Danny Brown.

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Danny Brown – Bag Back

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Danny Brown – Contra ft. Elzhi (prod. Apollo Brown)

Deep is a banging track and now there’s a video?!  Who needs a music video channel.  I was really digging the intro to the track.  The colors were busted up in some scenes which gave it a cinematic feel.  eLZhi’s The Leftovers Unmixedtape is a must have with a gang of dope tracks.  BIG shout to Gerard (Victor Atillo) for making a dope video. Check out eLZhi – The Leftovers Unmixedtape.  BIG thanks to Jerrod for the heads up.

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Elzhi – Deep

Take the time and enjoy a Dilla track or 2. We’ve all been blessed to witness a movement in music history with this man’s gift. Be inspired, create, and leave your mark on the world. I hope to have an impact as J Dilla’s music did on me.  Please check out the J Dilla Foundation.

Thank you James Yancey aka J Dilla.

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J Dilla – Think Twice (Welcome To Detroit)

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The Pharcyde – Runnin’ (Labcabincalifornia)

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J Dilla – Make’em NV (Ruff Draft)

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J Dilla – Dilla Says Go (Donuts)

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Jaylib – Starz (Champion Sound)

Oh yeah Inka One and the Boombox crew are at it again.  They are always bringing in top notch acts.  This coming February 6th Boombox is celebrating the life & music of Detroit’s finest, J Dilla.  Guest Selector is House Shoes, so you know your going to get some dope stuff and exclusives dropped on you.  On the MPC with a live tribute is Jeremy Ellis.  If you haven’t seen this cat, you haven’t seen nothing yet.  And your host for the evening, is the one and only Frank Nitt.  Detroit is in the house.  This is going to be a night not to miss.  I can’t forget the resident DJ’s Inka One, Ben Diggin, and One Man Jazz bringing you that feel good music.  Come on down to Grand Star and get a dose of the music you need.

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If there is one producer to look out for, it’s Snowman Jack. He’s cranked out tracks for artists from Guilty Simpson to Magestik Legend.  I really got to know Snowman’s work when he did I Believe on the Starship 27 compilation, and that’s when I started digging around.  I hit Snowman up to see what he could bless B+C with, and man he dropped these joints and then some. Now these are only the ones that I can share with you; Snowman also let me peep out a few more tracks that are for 2010.  Let me just say…FIRE!!!  Follow him on Twitter or check his MySpace because you don’t want to miss what’s coming. Download Snowman Jack’s Wide Awake and Problem Solver here. Thanks Pinkee for the picture.  BIG thanks Snowman for blessing B+C  with some dope music.

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Snowman Jack – Theme

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Snowman Jack – Wide Awake Download

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Snowman Jack – Problem Solver Download

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Snowman Jack – Feeling Good

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Snowman Jack – Before Dawn

First off, if you don’t follow HouseShoes on Twitter, you’re sleeping. Now to the music. Marv Won’s Way Of The Won hits hard.  The first track, Rite Back, had me hooked. What Up came on and that’s when the volume got cranked up.  I can’t talk about each track here, but i’m telling you, I haven’t skipped a track yet.  From the banging beats to the storytelling style flows, you’ll see why this is in B+C’s heavy rotation.  Download Marv Won – The Way Of The Won here. BIG thanks HouseShoes for the heads up.

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Marv Won – Rite Back

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Marv Won – Get Back

I’m rounding out the year with stuff I’ve had in heavy rotation, and now I’m bringing it to you. It’s taken me a while to write about Ro Spit’s The OH S#!T Project because I keep playing it. Best way to describe it is “…more than a mixtape, but not quite an album.” nevertheless, still a banger. Ro Spit is one you shouldn’t sleep on. The OH S#!T Project has been out for a few months, and gets better and better every time I play it. Ro Spit also put his own spin on Jay-Z’s track (Empire) Renaissance State Of Mind that reps his city. Just download it NOW! Download Ro Spit – The OH S#!T Project from his site. BIG thanks Ro Spit for making The OH S#!T Project.

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Ro Spit – I Do Me (Prod. Koen)

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Ro Spit – Burn Rubber (Prod. 14KT)

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Ro Spit – Muthafu#*as (Prod. CA$HCADE)

Detroit is one city that is cranking out artists left and right. I got an email from Jon the other day with eLZHi’s latest release The Leftovers Unmixedtape, and I checked it out right away.  eLZHi’s The Leftovers is a 14 track unmixedtape of old promos and projects, but together is a banger.  The lyrics are hands down dope, and all of the producers are home run hitters. I think I even played that track “The Crowd” (produced by Leef)  a few times in a row before I got to the next track.  Call it what you want, The Leftovers Unmixedtape is one you’ll crank up the volume to.  Download eLZHi – The Leftovers Unmixedtape at eLZhi.com.  Keep and eye out for other projects eLZhi drops on MySpace.  BIG thanks to Jon for the heads up.

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eLZhi – Deep (Prod. Black Milk)

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eLZhi – Contra ft. Danny Brown (Prod. Apollo Brown)

I have a love-hate relationship with EP’s. When I love it, I hate waiting for the rest of the LP to come out, and Something Out Of Nothing is no different. After listening to the 8 track debut EP…a few times I was like, “When’s the LP coming?!”  SelfSays has a classic style of flow with a Detroit twist that complements the electro-sapce beats. The cover art is a trip too. Reminds me of Fly Lo’s Los Angeles. Something Out Of Nothing is a chill EP that you can easily put on repeat. I was sleeping on this one. SelfSays dropped Something Out Of Nothing in February, but I’m awake now. Download SelfSays Something Out Of Nothing on Bandcamp. Also check out SelfSays on MySpace and Twitter. BIG thanks SelfSays for keeping it fresh.

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SelfSays – Little Things

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SelfSays – Same Space (Just Easy)