Robert Glasper - Black Radio Recovered (The Remix EP) [Stream]

Earlier this year, progressive jazz collective The Robert Glasper Experiment, released their phenomenal full length album, "Black Radio".

Following tremendous response, we are now presented with the 6 track remix EP, "Black Radio Recovered".

The project features rework's from 9th Wonder, Phonte, Pete Rock, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Solange Knowles, The Roots, Black Milk and Robert Glasper himself.

The final track is pt. 2 of Glasper's classic melody, "J Dillalude", an ode to the late great J Dilla.

Stream the full EP and buy it below!Buy: Robert Glasper - Black Radio Recovered (The Remix EP)

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Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes (Short Film) [Video]

As Flying Lotus prepares to release his highly anticipated LP, "Until The Quiet Comes", the LA producer collaborates with Kahlil Joseph on this abstract short film of the same name. Filmed in the Nickerson Gardens Projects in Watts, the narrative features Flying Lotus in a turnt up lowrider as he resurrects a young dancer (Storyboard P) wearing a "J Dilla Changed My Life" t-shirt with his ambient sounds. The storyline seems to parallel what FlyLo has managed to accomplish in the last few years by reviving a generation of new producers by building off the late great J Dilla's legacy with his progressive and soulfully inspired music. Watch the phenomenally orchestrated short film and pre-order "Until The Quiet Comes" below!

A Short Film By Kahlil Joseph

Featured music, in order of appearance:

— See Thru To U (feat. Erykah Badu)

— Hunger (feat. Niki Randa)

— Getting There (feat. Niki Randa)

Pre-Order: Flying Lotus - Until The Quiet Comes

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Slum Village - Reppin' (Prod. Young RJ) [Music Video]

Earlier this year, Detroit's legendary hip hop collective, Slum Village, dropped their surprise mixtape, "Dirty Slums". Following the release, the crew let loose the first music video for a combined version of the single's, "God Sent / Hunger". Well Illa J and T3 didn't stop there, as they release their latest homegrown visuals, this time for the Young RJ produced track, "Reppin'". Watch below and stay reppin' the Slum!

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Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

Up and coming 17 year old rapper, Joey Bada$$, continues to turn heads with his latest mixtape, "1999". The emerging artist managed to capture major attention earlier this year with the visuals for his standout out single, "Survival Tactics". 

The mixtape features some choice guest appearances from fellow Progressive Era artists, Capital Steez, CJ Fly and Kirk Knight among others.

Production wise, Joey flows over classic beats from J Dilla, Lord Finesse, MF Doom, Knxwledge, Statik Selektah, Freddie Joachim and many more.

Listen and download the whole project below!
Download: Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape)

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Illa J - Cosmic Energy (Prod. Jonti) [DWNLD]

Up and coming Detroit artist, Illa J, continues to carve up a name for himself, in hopes of one day living up to the legendary prowess his brother J Dilla left behind, with this latest single, "Cosmic Energy". The upbeat yet atmospheric track features the patented production of Stones Throw producer, Jonti. Listen / download below!

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Yasiin Bey - Sunshine Screwface (Prod. J Dilla) [Video]

While in Paris earlier last week, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def), dropped by Radio Nova in the  French capital. In order to promote his live show with Talib Kweli at La Bataclan on March 9th, Bey decided to bless the foreign airwaves with a few live tracks. After performing "Ni**as In Poorest" & "Quiet Dog", Mos pulled out this exclusive J Dilla produced gem entitled "Sunshine Screwface". Watch it below!

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Ali Shaheed (ATCQ) & Maseo (De La Soul) Speak At RBMA [Video]

Hip Hop legends, A Tribe Called Quest DJ, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Maseo of De La Soul sat down with Red Bull Music Academy earlier this month in L.A. While the two were in town for Dilla Day West, they sat down individually with Cognito of FroLab to talk about their lives, hip hop and of course J Dilla. Check out both interviews below!

Check out Maseo's interview below!

J Dilla - Crushin' (Original Version) (Prod. Waajeed) [Stream]

" Todays stream is of the original version of, “Crushin” produced by me. We have J Rocc to thank for this one. I was Djing with Houseshoes in San Fran with Fran Boogie and DJ Mr. E. We heard J Rocc was staying in the same hotel and went to holla at him. We were talking about Dilla rarities when he said that he liked that version of, “Crushin” I did. I was like what version!?! He played it and it split my melon! I did that beat for Dilla circa 2002 for his MCA project – I assumed he never used it when I didn’t hear anything. Turns out it was the original version that he later remixed himself for his then – newly founded label, Mummy Records. Exclusive! " - Waajeed (Jeedo)

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Slum Village - Tell Me (Prod. J Dilla) (Unreleased) [Stream]

NEW SLUM VILLAGE!!! This is one of the first tracks the legendary crew ever recored together and the beat was made before Jay Dee even had a drum machine! Just....wow. Listen and read the full story behind the record as told by Bling 47's Waajeed below.

" While some consider Dilla’s strong suit to be production, others look to his rhyming for inspiration. This early Slum Village track, “Tell Me What You Want” is a fine example of his ill penmanship. It was one of the first efforts as Baatin, T3 and Dilla came out of the Senepod crew name and became Slum Village. At the time Dilla didn’t even have a drum machine, so this beat was actually made using the “pause and record” tape method. It was never released. Enjoy " - Waajeed (Jeedo)

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Que D – Cash Flow (J Dilla Remix) (Unreleased) [Stream]

Bling 47 continues to supply us with exclusive unreleased goodies this time with an unreleased Dilla remix of Que D's single, "Cash Flow". Listen and read the full story as told by Waajeed below!

" Que D “Cash Flow (Remix)” I first got this cassette while hanging out in Dilla’s basement in Conant Gardens, Detroit. The original track was part of Dilla’s cousin – Que D’s first EP, Quite Delicious. Dilla did all of the beats and I did the photography/artwork for Que’s 6 track release that we put out ourselves in ‘96. There were remixes for every song that never saw the light of day till now. Check this one for “Cash Flow.” Enjoy " - Waajeed (Jeedo)

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J Dilla & Danny Brown - Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid (Alternate Version) [DWNLD]

Most of you probably first heard of Detroit emcee, Danny Brown, on J Dilla's 2009 posthumous album, "Jay Stay Paid" on the single, "Dilla Bot Vs. The Hybrid". Well a few days ago Nature Sounds just uncovered this alternate demo version of the single featuring Brown's off the wall hilarity. Listen and download below!

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Questlove's J Dilla Tribute Mix [DWNLD]

Earlier last week Questlove of the legendary Roots crew took to the Hot 97 studios to play a gem filled tribute mix to the late great J Dilla. For those of you that don't know, Questo and Jay Dee were very good friends and have worked together numerous times therefore it's only right that he took some time to do this. The mix is over an hour long filled with classics and original samples along with some good conversation and live calls. Listen and download below!

Download: Questlove's J Dilla Tribute Mix

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J Dilla & Steve Spacek - The Look (Unreleased) [Stream]

Most of you Dilla-heads will remember the two classic collaborations between Jay Dee and Steve Spacek with "Dollar" and "Eve". Well earlier this week another unreleased collaboration surfaced circa 2007 entitled "The Look". Rumours are it will be pressed up on a vinyl release featuring another unreleased joint single! In the meantime feast your ears on this unreleased gem below!

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Knxwledge - Takeitbak​.​Medli (J Dilla Tribute) [DWNLD]

Hard at work producer, Knxwledge, pays his respects to the late great J Dilla with this breathtaking tribute. The three part medley starts off with a remix of Jay Dee's classic "Ruff Draft" cut, "Let's Take It Back", followed by two instrumentals clearly inspired by the Detroit legend. Listen and download below!

NoWrdsKnSay. HowMuchYouv'eHelpdMe. MakeMyWay. Thnx.J  - Knxwledge
Download: Knxledge - Takeitbak.Medli

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Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Shigeto Remix) [DWNLD]

" I was super inspired from all the love in the air for Jay Dee's Birthday today. Got me thinking about what an inspiration Detroit music is. Then got me thinking about other Detroit artists. Then got me thinking about Aaliyah, another amazing talent that we lost way to soon. So I made this. Inspired by Aaliyah, Jay Dee and Detroit. RIP AALIYAH - RIP JAY DEE " - Shigeto

Download: Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Shigeto Remix)

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Ray J - Let It Go (Unreleased J Dilla Remixes) [Stream]

I must've replayed both of these over a hundred times by now. Still can't decide which I like better. Read the full story behind both remix versions, as told by Waajeed, below. Also keep an eye on Bling 47 for more material throughout the month. Happy Dilla month!

J Dilla - Clap Your Hands (Unreleased Freestyle) [Stream]

It's not what he's saying, but how he said it....Jay Dee, along with Slum Village pioneered this hurky jerky style of rapping which flows so well. Check out more unreleased material at Bling 47. Happy Dilla month!

" I got this one on a cassette from T3 circa 1997. I’m not sure what it was for, or why Dilla had this on tape, but I thought it was hilarious. “Shut the F*ck Up and listen to this… this.” This kind of style was typical for our crew at this time – we were just finishing up the Fantastic Vol 1 album. It was never about what they said – but instead how they said it. We called it “R.A.W.” – Rugged And wild. And that is exactly what this one is – tape hiss and all. Enjoy " - Jeedo (Waajeed)

D'Angelo Live Mixtape (Compiled By Sam Champ) [Stream]

The music world has been buzzin' since D'Angelo began to stage his long awaited comeback with video's of extraordinary live performances surfacing online of his current European tour. In anticipation of some new material from the reemerging artist, Okayplayer and Sam Champ put together this wonderful mixtape filled with D'Angelo's live recordings of both classics as well as some choice J Dilla covers. The mixtape starts off with a live cover of Slum Village's "Fantastic Intro" which is sure to give you chills. Listen and check the track list below!

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Phil Adé - Make A Move (Prod. J Dilla) [DWNLD]

For this weeks #PhilAdeFriday, Phil gets busy on the instrumental for Q-Tip's J Dilla produced track, Move. Make A Move will be on the upcoming mixtape, PhilAdeFriday Vol. 2, which is dropping December 30th.

Download: Phil Adé - Make A Move (Prod. J Dilla)

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Badbadnotgood & Tyler The Creator - Seven (Live) [Video]

Toronto's rising talent; progressive jazz band, BADBADNOTGOOD, hooked up with Tyler The Creator in TDot last week before the sold out Odd Future show to perform Tyler's track Seven. The trio have recomposed and covered a number of classic tracks including A Tribe Called Quests' Electric Relaxtaion, J Dilla's Fall In Love, Flying Lotus' Camel and many more. These guys have great taste. Grab there recently self titled mixtape which features the above mentioned tracks and more here.

Apparently this all went down in one take!