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FREE JAZZ VOL. 2
DOWNLOAD :: FREE JAZZ VOL. 2 Free Jazz 2 is the second installment of a series highlighting Jazz. This mix is inspired by the Ted Daniel Quintet song, “Sweet Dreams.” Ted Daniels (1974) played a hybrid of Loft Jazz and Free Jazz (wink wink) but his utilization of space a la Miles Davis provides a sound reminiscent of Sketches of Spain. ...
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STOKELY SPEECHES
DOWNLOAD :: STOKELY SPEECHES A friend recently asked me if I’d be able to put together audio of the late, great Kwame Ture aka Stokely Carmichael. I simply thought I would organize a few pieces for him but eventually I focused all my attention on packaging the political theories of Ture/Carmichael as if I were ...
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SIAIRA SHAWN – ICARUS
Icarus(Who is in charge) by siairashawn Bay Area singer, Siaira Shawn, continues to grow and this Knxwledge assisted track is evident of that. With production like this Siaira will soon be influencing R&B’s wannabe Hip-Hop landscape with endearing and vulnerable lyrics that tell stories and trials instead of instructions for opening champagne bottles.
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JAMES BALDWIN
Few can present an argument like James Baldwin. His ability to make his story yours is what makes him unique. Whereas Malcolm utilized a sort of pythagorean logic where he could use analogies of foxes and wolves to describe the nature of our democratic system, and Garvey having immediate practical solutions such as leaving this ...
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SHABAZZ PALACES LIVE
DOWNLOAD :: SHABAZZ PALACES LIVE Over the past few months, Shabazz Palaces, recorded live studio sessions providing fans a glimpse into how they create music as well as expanding upon their already multifaceted fan experience equip with a mysterious website, groundbreaking videos, art prints, velvet cd covers with gold glitter, and fly ass patches. Below are the live tapings where ...
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FREE JAZZ
DOWNLOAD :: FREE JAZZ VOL. 1 Free Jazz is the first installment of a series chronicling the scope, enjoyment, and innovation of Jazz. These mixes will not serve as a proverbial who’s who of the greatest artists or the most identifiable songs (you already have Kind of Blue) but more so the songs overlooked, sampled ...
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BEST OF CAMP LO
DOWNLOAD :: THE BEST OF CAMP LO I always wanted to put together an ode to one of my favorite groups, Camp Lo. People ask me why I’m so fascinated with Camp Lo and I think the reason is apparent but for those who do not see what I see, I’ll break it down for ...
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DOWNTIME 4
DOWNLOAD :: DOWNTIME 4 If Downtime 2 had an acoustic theme and 3 was more electric, I’d have to say Downtime 4 is obscure. With music from Nigeria to Brazil, genere’s spanning from afro-beat, hip-hop, jazz, house, and more, Downtime 4 is an amalgamation of sounds one wouldn’t normally hear paired together. Peace. TRACKLIST 1. ...
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BEYONCE / ANDRE 3000
DOWNLOAD :: BEYONCE feat. ANDRE 3000 – PARTY He’s back. For now. Produced by Kanye! And Consequence?
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THE WEEKND – ROLLING STONE
DOWNLOAD :: THE WEEKND – ROLLING STONE The Weeknd can’t sing but the echo/reverb effect they use creates an interesting experience. Very movie like. I figure this effect will take the place of auto tune.