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Free Download: DJ 2-Tone Jones-A Brief Education On The Musical Genius Of Jay Dee (HAPPY BIRTHDAY DILLA!!!)

By leather | February 7, 2010

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The good people at Shaman Work Recordings sent me this tribute from DC’s own DJ 2-Tone Jones about a year after Dilla passed. Its a ROCK SOLID 1 hour 15 minute mix of some of my favorite Jay Dee tracks. I always go a little wild when track #8 starts. I looked in my archives and realized that I hadn’t posted this musical deliciousness for you guys. Thats my bad!! Check out the tracklist and see for yourself ! Burn a copy in advance for your friends. They’ll want it after they hear it in your car. Enjoy!!

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A Word With: Muhsinah

By leather | February 5, 2010

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Muhsinah’s latest offering The Oscillations: Triangle has monopolized many iPods and CD players since its late 2009 release. It’s a treat for the ears and satisfies your soul’s sweet tooth. Once again The Golden Girl proves that she’s a Renaissance woman with 10 tracks that take you on an electric soul journey. On Oscillations she shares the boards with beatsmiths such as Exile, Flying Lotus, and Oddisee to create an album that is as hard hitting as it is ethereal. It’s hard to know what to expect from Muhsinah, but it’s always a pleasure to discover. Leather had the privilege of picking Muhsinah’s brain on fashion, music, vices and other random musings. Enjoy!

What are 3 things always in your purse other than your keys and wallet?
In-ear monitors, mascara and my journal.

Where is your favorite place to eat in D.C.? What would you recommend?
Neisha Thai. You can order anything and it’ll be good.

What was your first crushes name?
Somos Thompson (Kindergarten).

What is your favorite website?
www.muhsinah.com

Minnie Riperton or Roberta Flack?
Minnie.

Who do you think would win in a fight between LL Cool J and Dr. Dre?
Who’s taller??

Name one thing you can draw really well.
Giraffes.

Name a food that you would rather starve for 3 days before having to eat.
Chitterlings!

What was the name of the first album you paid for with your own money?
“Brandy” By Brandy.

What would people be surprised to find on your iPod?
Spaghetti Western Soundtracks.

What artist, in your opinion, can musically do no wrong?
Chick Corea.

Lyrics or beats?
Lyrics.

Describe your style in 3 words.
It’s kinda “Trust-fund Grunge Funeral-ish” right now.

What fashion trend can you not wait to see die?
Studs on everything.

What fashion trend are you waiting to be revived?
Trench coats and briefcases.

Name one of your closet essentials.
My long tailed tuxedo jacket.

Heels, Flats, sandals or boots?
Vintage work boots.

Name your most humiliating crime against fashion.
Black bubble jacket with the red lining (High School).

Name one thing you did as a kid that you wish you continued.
Ballet classes.

Name one thing you’ve continued to do since you were a kid that you wish you could stop.
Nail biting.

Which new artist are you rooting for?
Me!

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Giveaway: Whitney Houston Self Titled Debut Deluxe Anniversary Edition!

By leather | February 5, 2010

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Twenty-five years after its release this album is still very moving. I was only 2 when it came out, but I can appreciate everything it was and is. I have it on CD, vinyl and now have 2 copies of the deluxe edition. I’m hoping that one of you will be the lucky winner of this recently released 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. This 2-disc from Legacy Recordings includes the remastered original tracks, 5 bonus tracks/remixes, and a DVD with interviews, music videos and many more. Its a must have for any true Whitney Houston fan. The first person to email me with what holiday this CD was released on in 1985 will win this CD!

(hint: The holiday is around the corner…not President’s day)

Good luck!!

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Video: Gorillaz - Plastic Beach Orchestral Trailer

By leather | February 4, 2010

Trailer for Gorillaz’ upcoming album Plastic Beach, out March 8th

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Six Things Every Grown Ass Sista Should Possess (VSB)

By leather | February 2, 2010

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1. a hobby

“what’s the most important thing for a grown-ass sista to possess?”

you know, while others may respond to this question with goeswithoutsayings like “a job” or “an education” or “a passport” or “a genius-level command of their gag reflex“, an actual hobby that doesn’t involve meeting men or buying blahniks is usually the first answer i think of. nothing says “i’m grown the f*ck up” more than a woman who has genuine interests, enthusiasms, and curiosities, and actually makes time to partake in and pursue them.

despite this, there still remains a somewhat sizable sista sub-species of seemingly “grown” walking, talking, vagina zombies with no discernible interests infecting the dating game with their uninteresting-ass e coli, and i’m curious to find out how this happened. it’s almost as if they all took the exact same “how to be a hobbyless ho 101″ course their freshman year at howard

2. girlfriends

like i said before, when a woman tells me that she doesn’t really get along with other women, i interpret it as code for one of two things

a) “i don’t really get along with other women anymore because i’m a backstabbing b*tch who usually tries to steal their boyfriends”

b) “because i don’t have any friends, i’m going to expect any man i happen to be with to be my sole entertainment for the duration of the relationship”

seriously though, if you’re over 25, you’ve been on the planet long enough to cultivate at least one or two good relationships with someone else in your peer group, and you probably shouldn’t go around calling yourself a grown-up until you’re able to.

Read the rest at VerySmartBrothas.com

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New Music: D’Angelo-1000 Deaths

By leather | February 2, 2010

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I don’t know where this came from, but at this point I don’t care. I am so thirsty for some new D’Angelo its not even funny. This definitely whets my palette, but I want more!! This joint makes me want to have sex on top of a generator. Love it!

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