Designer Logan Walters was one day bored of his Wu-Tang albums and decided to redesign all 21 releases in Blue Note fashion. Here are the first 7:
 
 



 
 
 
 
And here is how it looks in iTunes:
 
 

 
 
Keep an eye out for the rest of the series on Logan’s Flickr.

Pretty fresh megamix of Q-Tip’s “Gettin Up” showcasing classic beats every 4 bars

Download Link for mp3

Bonus: Gettin Up – King Most Games Refix

1. Intro
2. Bonita (Dj Vadim Remix)
3. Gosalo
4. My Gold (Chico Mann Remix)
5. Street Sound (Nickodemus Remix)
6. San Francisco Bound (DJ OBaH Remix)
7. Funky Brooklyn
8. H2o (Dj Smash Remix)
9. Joytime Radio
10. My Gold (Sumo Remix)
11. Bonita (DJ OBaH Remix)
12. Street Sound (Hi-Perspective Remix)
13. Long Ride (Infragandhi & Secta Chameleon Remix)

Pimps of Joytime (Myspace Page)

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I was driving and listening to Hip Hop Nation when I was surprised to hear Foreign Exchange do a live performance for XM Sirius. I’ve found new appreciation after getting to hear them live and look forward to seeing them whenever they come around. Phonte is one funny dude. They seriously rival what The Roots do live. I’ll be scouring the innanets for the full recording.

Found a download link courtesy of www.itsallthewaylive.net:
http://sharebee.com/a1d7c9bf

Setlist:

House of Cards
Sweeter Than You
All Or Nothing > Coming Home To You
Nic’s Groove
Sincere
I Wanna Know
If She Breaks Your Heart
Take Off The Blues
Daykeeper
Raw Life

Something I put together quick style of old school and new school jams with an 80’s feel. Lots of synths, blends, and remixes. Live mixing. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

1. Common – New Wave (Playgroup Remix)
2. Jay-Z x Pharrell – Excuse Me Miss (M$M Remix)
3. Estelle – No Subsitute Love (Treasure Fingers Remix)
4. Cheri Dennis – Portrait of a Love
5. Ciara – Promise (Kyaal Remix)
6. Janet Jackson – Pleasure Principle
7. The Jets – Crush On You (Trew Sensual Seduction Blend)
8. The Dream ft Kanye – Walking on the Moon
9. Johnny Kemp – Just Got Paid (Illo Edit)
10. Outkast x Vanity 6 – The Way You Move / Nasty Girl
11. Pitbull – Go Girl (Dave Nada Mix)
12. Treasure Fingers – Cross the Dancefloor (Chromeo Remix)
13. Blacksheep – Strobelite Honey
14. Tyler James – Why Do I Do
15. Michael Jackson – Nine to Five (DJ Mykill Edit)
16. Michael Jackson – Workin Day and Nite (Morsy Mix)
17. Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman (The Rub Remix)
18. Cherelle – Saturday Love (Bflat Remix)
19. Will.I.Am – Make It Funky (Excelarator Remix)
20. Nelly Furtado – Do It
21. The Supremes – Come See About Me (Joey Honey Mix)
22. Wham – Enjoy What You Do (Bcause Edit)
23. Daft Punk x Gwen Guthrie – Stronger Better Faster (U-Tern Remix)

STROBELITE MIX (Download – Right Click Save)

Obey’s Shepard Fairey, with B+, has created a print of J. Dilla based on B+’s 2003 Jaylib photograph. The 400 prints (18 in x 24 in) will release at obeygiant.com on February 20th for $55 USD sold out shortly after going on sale on Feb. 20. 50 prints will be sold at the Timeless event “Suite for Ma Dukes” on Sunday Feb. 22.

SHEPARD FAIREY:
“J Dilla was a great music producer who died of lupus. Now his mom has lupus and needs help with her medical bills. This collaborative poster with B+ will benefit Dilla’s mom ‘Ma Dukes.’ There is a benefit concert as well. Info below. Please support ‘Ma Dukes.’”

B+:
The photo used in the making of this poster was made in 2003 in Detroit at Dilla’s home/studio. I had been commissioned by Stones Throw to photograph him for the Jaylib record. Eric Coleman and myself were chuffed to tell him about how much love there was for him in the city of Angels. We had met Dilla several times before and he always had the same humble slightly withdrawn demeanor. He wasn’t entirely happy to have his photograph taken but it was understandable as the illness was beginning to wreak havoc on his body. Dilla meant so much to anyone who watched hiphop slowly decline as the 90s wore on. He stood for soul and jazz and musicianship in the music. His beats saved many lives, inspired many and he carried a heavy weight into the early millennium. He continued to elevate the music when many fell to the demands of a mainstream only interested in excess, hyper-commodification and violence.

All through his illness Dilla leaned heavily on his mother Maureen Yancey (fondly known to him as Ma Dukes). She was his 24-hour nurse, she patiently sat as he programmed beats. She even pushed his wheelchair on a European tour at the end of 05. Her complete commitment to him was inspiring. She too suffers from Lupus, the illness that took him. Early in 09 we received word that Ma Dukes illness had gotten worse. She was struggling away in Detroit and had hit some financial difficulties. I reached out to Shep through Ernesto to see if he would be interested in doing something for her. As always Shepherd got on it with the quickness. The proceeds from this sale will go to her. What you see here is a unique and great collaboration for someone who has brought much joy and love into many lives. Long live Dilla. Ma Dukes we love you.

VTech/Mochilla Presents: SUITE FOR MA DUKES by Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson w/40 piece orchestra, paying tribute to Dilla. Opening DJ Sets by J. Rocc and House Shoes. “Timeless” series by Mochilla. 7pm – 11pm, All Ages, Venue: Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Tickets via Ticketmaster

This month marked the 3 year anniversary passing of the great James Yancey aka J-Dilla. To go along with the many number of tribute projects, the creative minds of Carlos Nino and Miguel Atwood Ferguson put together an orchestral interpretation entitled “A Suite for Ma Dukes.” A 4 Song EP has been released via iTunes while the full album drops in April. All proceeds will go to Jay Dee’s mom Ma Dukes. If you’re in Los Angeles Feb 22, catch the project live in a 36 piece orchestra at the Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex.

Not sure if it’s the official video.