Okay okay… so I’m late as hell with this. But just in case you’re as late as me… you need this in your life. When Erykah Badu included the accappella version of “Honey” on the 12″ single for the track – damn near everybody had … Read More →
Monthly Archives: September 2008
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Little Dragon
When starting this post, I wasn’t sure whether or not it was fair to include Little Dragon in the Fresh Kept Secrets category, considering their recent success in certain scenes & demographics. But although they definitely have a large following already, I feel like a … Read More →
FRSHCLSVS:
TaRaach & Konphlict
“Socialize” & “10 Feet High”
b/w
The Raach Box Stock Opts.
Another FRSH SLCTS exclusive – this time coming straight from the leader of The Lovelution & chief CRAChole himself, TaRaach (note: “capital R-ruh” & no more apostrophe). And this time it’s a double-header. First up is a quick batch of beats that Raach whipped up … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Daru & Rena –
Feel The Love
Fresh Kept Secrets will be an on-going series on here where I’ll present to you some of my favorite artists who are currently residing just under the average head’s radar, in an attempt to shine some much-needed light their way. This is in no way … Read More →
FRSHCLSV TRCK:
PPP feat. J Dilla
“Shotgun
(Waajeed’s Plinky Remix)”
After the overwhelming response to the Pay Jay post, and people hitting me up (whys everyone e-mailing me but not leaving comments here?! LOL) saying they donated off the strength – I decided it’s about time to start bringing out the exclusives. I still stand … Read More →
FRSH RANT:
“Pay Jay ready… is the check cut?”
Ah… Jay Dee …where do I even start? J Dilla changed my li—nah, that’s played out. Without Jay Dee I wouldn’—eh, not that either. Fuck it. If you made it to this site, you should know by now who James D. Yancey is and what … Read More →
FRSH ALBM PRVW:
The Foreign Exchange -
Leave It All Behind
Brand new sneak preview to the follow-up to Connected, the geography-defying debut from Phonte & Nicolay as The Foreign Exchange. Connected, as misunderstood by certain hip-hop heads as it was, has always been a personal favorite of mine – so I have high expectations for … Read More →
FRSH VIDEO:
Johnson&Jonson
“J&J”
New video from Johnson&Jonson - the latest project from SoCal’s most promising spitter – Blu, which finds his complex-yet-blunt brand of lyricism matched with raw loops & breaks, dug up by himself & his partner in crime, Mainframe. The song, “J&J,” opens up the album, … Read More →
FRSH TRCK:
Illa J
feat. Guilty Simpson
“R U Listenin?”
(prod. J Dilla)
Brand new track from the late great J Dilla‘s younger brother (and a formidable artist in his own right), Illa J, featuring fellow Detroit native, Guilty Simpson and Beat Junkie J.Rocc on the scratches. The song is “R U Listenin?” – the B-side to the … Read More →
FRSH BTS:
DaveNotti – Notti Breaks ’08
A quick beat CD by the good homie DaveNotti available for free download for you. Notti is a Yonkers, NY-born MC/producer whose recently re-located to Portland & has been an integral part of the Thrilla Music Group ever since. Notti Breaks 2008 finds Dave chopping … Read More →
FRSH ALBM PRVW:
Amp Fiddler x Sly & Robbie – Inspiration Information
Following up Keziah & Karriem, we have yet another unexpected-but-dope singer/producer collab. This time it comes in the form of Detroit soul/funk veteran, Amp Fiddler being produced by none other than the legendary dub duo, Sly & Robbie. This “why didn’t I think of that?” … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Miguel (Jontel) –
Mischief: The Mixtape
Brand new free-download EP from young L.A.-based singer/songwriter and rising star, Miguel, entitled Mischief: The Mixtape. While waiting for his debut album to be released by Jive, Miguel (also known as Jontel) has been keeping busy with collaborations with underground favorites Blu (Below The Heavens, … Read More →