MISC. SLCTIONS:
The Week Of 7/08 – 7/14

VIDEO:
Spector
“Never Fade Away”

 
This song has that nice, 80′s Donnie Dark soundtrack kinda feel to it.

I get the impression that these guys are pretty big in the UK,
but it seems like the US has still yet to fully catch on.

Performed by Spector
Produced by Rodaih McDonald
Video Directed by Ben Reed

VIDEO:
The Purist
feat. Roc Marciano
“Change”

 
The king of the raw brings just that on this new collaboration.
The video’s well did & shit too.

Performed by Roc Marciano
Produced by The Purist
Video Directed by Lyle Lindgren
Selected from 2DopeBoyz.

TRACK:
Kendrick Lamar
“Swimming Pools (Drank)”

So… this guy can pretty much do no wrong at this point, huh?
A lot of pressure has been put on this next album
but it’s already off to a pretty promising headstart
between this & “The Recipe.”

Performed by Kendrick Lamar
Produced by T-Minus

VIDEO:
Ka
“Up Against Goliath”

Yup.
Yet another nicely done, self-shot video from the Brownsville lyricist.
Really looking fwd to whatever he’s got planned next, release-wise.

Performed, Produced, Directed & Edited by Ka
Premiered by Okayplayer.

VIDEO:
The-Drum
“/SYS”

 
Is any other city w/ as many noteworthy new, young artists making noise right now as Chicago?
I think not.

Performed & Produced by The-Drum
Video by Theodore Darst
Selected from FACT Magazine.

VIDEO:
Moritat
“Cats”

 
Hey, these guys are from Chicago too!
See what I mean?

Performed by Moritat
Selected from The Needle Drop.

VIDEO:
Nemo Achida
“Soundtrack”

 
Rising talent from Lexington, Kentucky -
working w/ 88-Keys‘s Locksmith Music group.

Performed & Produced by Nemo Achida
Video Directed by Dylan Knight
Selected from Music Is My Sanctuary.

VIDEO:
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
“Jello And Juggernauts
(live in Minneapolis)”

 
One of my favorite things about this New Zealander-fronted PRTLND band
is their live shows,
& I think this video is one of the best yet
to capture just how good they are.

Performed by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Selected from The FADER.

VIDEO:
No Malice (of Clipse)
“June”
feat. Eric David

 
Still getting used to this non-explicit side of the former Clipse member,
but this first single isn’t a bad start.

Performed by No Malice featuring Eric David
Produced by J-MaX
Directed by Shomi Patwary & Gene Thornton
Selected from Karmaloop TV.

VIDEO:
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles
“More Levels”

 
This is pretty much exactly what you want a Bumpy & Preem track to sound like.

Performed by Bumpy Knuckles
Produced by DJ Premier
Directed by Bumpy & Preem

VIDEO:
Yung Texxus & Tek-Neek
feat. Bun B
“I’m Comin’ Down”

 
A nice Southern twist to the same Arthur Verocai sample
that DOOM, 9th Wonder/Ludacris & ScHoolboy Q have all used before.
The added live guitars are an especially nice touch.

And does Bun B ever phone-in a verse,
even for guest appearances?
Easily one of the most consistent rappers ever.

Performed by Yung Texxus & Tek-Neek featuring Bun B
Produced by Tek-Neek
Selected from Traps N Trunks.

VIDEO:
Om Unit
“Dark Sunrise”
feat. Tamara Blessa

 
Strong vibe on this one -
it reminds me of all the great trip-hop & downtempo tracks
that were coming out of London in the late 90′s & early 2000′s.

Vocals by Tamara Blessa
Produced by Om Unit
Video Directed by Dan Hankinson
Selected from Nutriot.

VIDEO:
Deep Time
“Clouds”

 
Nice Stereolab-esque (in the best way) tune
by the Austin, TX duo formerly known as Yellow Fever.

Performed by Deep Time
Video Directed by Hannah Lew
Selected from Yours Truly.

VIDEO:
Tanya Morgan
“Borrow That
(Boogie’s Revenge)”

 
Quick one (like, really quick) from them Brooklynati boys
for a track that’s only available on
the physical copy (you should really still be buying those)
of You & What Army – out now.

Performed by Tanya Morgan
Produced by Von Pea
Directed by Brian Petchers

TRACK:
Karriem Riggins
“Moogy Foog It”

First official leak from the Detroit-born producer/jazz drummer’s longawaited solo debut.

Produced by Karriem Riggins
Selected from Stones Throw.

MINI-DOC:
Danny Brown & AraabMuzik
“Molly Ringwald”

 
This second installment brings us another dope track from
Yours Truly’s Songs From Scratch series – presented by adidas Originals.

Performed by Danny Brown
Performed by AraabMuzik
Documentary by Yours Truly

VIDEO:
Twin Shadow
“Patient”

 
The second piece to this music video trilogy
is even more grandiose than the first,
for better or worse.

The album is still great though.

Performed by Twin Shadow
Directed by Keith Musil

PODCAST:
MED & J.Rocc -
Axel F

 

30 minute preview mix of an upcoming collabo project
from two of Stones Throw’s finest,
featuring guest appearances from Strong Arm Steady, LMNO, & more.

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Performed by MED
Produced, Compiled & Mixed by by J.Rocc

VIDEO:
The Walkmen
“The Love You Love”

 
This probably seems out of place here,
but The Walkmen have been one of my favorite bands for years now
& their new album is great.

Open up to it.

Performed by The Walkmen
Directed by Sean Pecknold
Selected from Pitchfork.

TRACK:
Tame Impala
“Apocalypse Dreams”

The first officially leaked song from one of indie rock’s
most anticipated albums of the year doesn’t disappoint.
Maybe the apocalypse won’t be so bad after all.

Lonerism will be in stores this October.

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Performed by Tame Impala
Selected from Pitchfork.

MINI-DOC:
Bling47 Breaks Dilla Edition
DJ Parler on “Signs”

 
One of NY’s most respected DJ’s testifies
on the genius that is “Signs” –
the bonus track released as a 7″
along w/ early purchases of the Donuts album.

Performed by DJ Parler
Directed, Filmed & Edited by Waajeed
Selected from Bling47.