Tag: Blu


FRESHclusive:
Blu vs. Exile’s Radio:
“LoveLine(s),DedicatedToLastFe’vrier.”

Always one to throw some extra support the homies’ way, Blu recently caught some inspiration and added his two cents to a song from Exile’s latest album, Radio. So what was once an instrumental “Love Line,” has now become “LoveLine(s),DedicatedToLastFe’vrier.” And as usual for when Blu & Ex connect, the tone is personal [...]

L.A.U.S.D. presents…
“iFeel” feat. Miss Jack Davey & Blu

A quick mid-day update for you guys – a new leak from the upcoming L.A.U.S.D. project, entitled “iFeel,” featuring Miss Jack Davey & Blu. L.A.U.S.D. is an LA-based production duo made up of Jack’s twin brother(?), Polyester, and Lazy Lou. Their upcoming compilation, L.A.U.S.D. presents… Curly Tops & Nautica Jackets is a star-studded [...]

FRESH DEBUT:
Blame One feat. Blu & Exile
“Wonder Why” (prod. GODlee Barnes)

Closing out an already pretty crazy week, I’ve got first dibs on the newest leak from San Diego rap veteran, Blame One’s upcoming album, Days Chasing Days. The song is “Wonder Why,” featuring the dynamic duo, Blu & Exile – but in a refreshing reversal of roles, the song actually features Exile rapping (with [...]

FREE DOWNLOAD:
Blu – HerFavoriteColo(u)r

Just in case you didn’t already get it from one of the other gazillion blogs that posted it – here it is, the new free download EP (NOT a mixtape) from the man of the hour, Blu, entitled HerFavoriteColo(u)r. On this self-produced project, Blu not only continues to show off his personal and flavorful [...]

FRESH SELECTS RADIO #1

Today marks the debut of my new podcast, simply titled Fresh Selects Radio. Even though this is the first episode, it feels like the second in a way, because its more or less a follow-up to the Loose Joints mixtape I put together last fall. Just like that, its a collection showcasing both [...]

Johnson&Jonson “Mama Told Me” EP
b/w “La La Land” download

A quick weekend update for you tonight. Johnson&Jonson (Blu & Mainframe for the slow folk) have just released a new EP single for the track, “Mama Told Me,” off their self-titled album. Along with the album version, the EP also includes the instrumental version of the title track, the very noddable bonus instrumental [...]

While I Was Gone

I’m back, bidges!! Did ya miss me? Haha.

First off, I just wanted to say Thank You once again to everyone who’s hit me up about the Loose Joints mixtape. I’m glad you guys liked it – I’ve got some more mixes on their way soon, so stay tuned for more on those.

I’ll be [...]

UPDATED: Johnson&Jonson ask
“Have you seen the Red Baby?”

“Blu & Mainframe’s Johnson&Jonson album has been widely noticed and talked about around the world as the CD with the “Red Baby” on it. Since the birth of the “Red Baby” a.k.a. “Johnny,” the Johnson’s have brought the iconic “Red Baby” everywhere with them including trips to the studio, multiple meetings with labels, a couple [...]

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, Johnson&Jonson), Exile (Dirty Science), Daz-I-Kue (“Move Part 2″) and [...]

Johnson&Jonson “J&J” music video

New video from Johnson&Jonson, the latest project from SoCal’s finest, Blu, which finds his complex-yet-blunt brand of lyricism matched with raw loops & breaks dug up by himself & partner in crime, Mainframe.

BONUS VIDEO: Johnson&Jonson “Bout It, Bout It”

SUPPORT: Johnson&Jonson’s self-titled LP is on iTunes now and will be hitting CD stores on September 23rd.

Blu “NeverBeAnother”

Blu continues his Free Download A Month spree on his MySpace page with a new self-produced track (under the name GODlee Barnes), “NeverBeAnother.”

Liner notes below in his patented BluSpeak:

ThisWasAQuickCheapOneTho’
LoveThese
FlowWasSalty,
PlannedOnRelaying
ButISaidFuckIt,
IWasBlessedToday,
SoIWokeUpAndBlessedUToday
Bless
Ps
BigUpsToTheDreamTeam
“ShoutOutToTheEditor’sStaff,Ga!”

DOWNLOAD: Blu – NeverBeAnother
SUPPORT: Blu & Mainframe’s JOHNSON&JONSON CD in stores September 23rd