No I.D. Interview

If you haven't gotten a chance to give it a good read, head on over to Hip Hop Is Read for AaronM's phenomenal interview with the Chicago-based No I.D. Responsible for classics like Communism, I Used To Love H.E.R. and Resurrection, this underrated beatsmith shares some unique insights into his musical past and highlights some of the early milestones in his career. It's a great read.

Enjoy part 1, because part 2 cometh soon.

LINK: Hip Hop Is Read Interviews No I.D. - Part 1

Show the homies Aaron & Ivan at HHIR some love and drop a comment, then Digg it.

And so you have a backdrop while you read...

DOWNLOAD: Common - I Used To Love H.E.R. [prod by No I.D.]

DOWNLOAD: Common - Resurrection LP [Instrumentals]

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DJ Rhettmatic Interview

Peep the dope interview with Beat Junkies & Visionaries member Rhettmatic at CD-R.

LINK: Classic Drug References Interviews DJ Rhettmatic

Yessir Sweeney!

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DJ Craze // Mix & Interview

The homies at Media Contender dropped the exclusive interview & mix with Miami-native DJ Craze. An absurdly talented and accomplished DJ respect across genres and scenes worldwide; Craze sheds some light on his recent work with Kanye West and his move away from Drum and Bass.

You might read the Drum and Bass part and ask yourself, really?

Yeah, really. Unfortunately, that's how it is, and it's disheartening at times. I still love the music though.

LINK: Media Contender - Exclusive Mix & Interview

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Interview With Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey

I just came up on this interview published in the LA Weekly as well as Passion Of The Weiss. It's an eye-opening interview that really exemplifies not only Dilla's struggle before and after death, but also his ability to come to terms with what was happening to him; and despite all of it, push on a make legendary music.

While it certainly is comforting and inspiring to read Ms. Yancey's accounts of her son and his timeless talent, it makes me furious to see the mismanagement of his estate. I'd like to believe that there is an inherent good in people sometimes, but apparently this is never true in the music business.

Nonetheless, his legacy lives on, and I feel, deep in my heart, that this will come back around for this amazing woman.

LINK // LA Weekly Interviews Maureen Yancey

LINK // Passion Of The Weiss Interviews Maureen Yancey

Enjoy 3 of my favorite Dilla soulful shorties, #4 always hits me hard -- it's the chords.

DOWNLOAD // J Dilla - Bonus Beat #3

DOWNLOAD // J Dilla - Bonus Beat #4

DOWNLOAD // J Dilla - Bonus Beat #6

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Nas Live Chat // Recap

Nas apparently held a video chat yesterday at 4pm (fuck if I know where, but irrelevant) and A-Med had the opportunity to sit in, and provides us with a recap. Some interesting quotes, insight, and discussion of future project development.

Maybe it's just me, but I like what Nas is doing right now. I get the vibe that he knows he's gone full circle because I felt that the from the first time I heard Surviving The Times.

LINK // Nas Live Chat Recap @ A-Med Pro

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RZA Addresses Wu Conflict

The bloggadocious omnipresent AaronM drops a gem excerpt at Metal Lungies, bringing the definitive word (imo) with whats going on with Wu-Tang. This is undoubtedly the most powerful part of the interview (and arguably the most relevant), but don't sleep on the full read at Nod Factor.

Love it or hate it, I tend to admire artists who put it out there like that.

Often times fans don't want to hear that, but it is what it is.

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Silver Interview & DJ Mix

SILVER™, the UK-LA-MIA jet-setter has a few words with Dogsonacid's Inaya, offering a glimpse into his beginnings as a DJ/producer, his Accidental Heroes days, his ever-broadening musical palette, and the future of his Nemesis imprint. As monthly resident at the World Famous Laundry Bar on South Beach for Basshead Fridays and French Kiss Saturdays, the included mix is guaranteed quality.

Photo fact, behind Silver stands Juan Basshead, proprietor of the World Famous Laundry Bar and Basshead Music label boss. Look out for more news and info from that imprint.

Excerpt & Tracklist:

THIS MIX IS DEDICATED TO JOHNNY BYRNE WHO DIED FROM CANCER THIS YEAR ON THE 3RD OF APRIL 2008. YOU WILL ALLWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.


(This is not an Abelton or computer mix. This is for real, done in one take on 2 decks and a mixer! You know this!)

TRACKLISTING:

1. SILVER - DOG TOWN (FAT LIKE UR MUM EP 2) - GRID RECORDS
2. THE FORCE - INTERNATIONAL SOUND - STEREOTYPE
3. DJ ORIGIN – RUCKAS - NEMESIS RECORDINGS
4. D RAMIEREZ - WITH OR AGAINST ME (TC RMX) - TOOL
5. SILVER - DANCE LIKE PETE - NEMESIS RECORDINGS
6. OPTICAL – MUSE - VIRUS RECORDINGS
7. HAZARD - KILLERS DONT DIE - PLAYERZ
8. MSTRKRFT - PARIS RMX
9. JUSTICE VS SIMIAN - WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS - (SILVER RMX)
10. DIGITAL, SILVER, LUTIN & MC NAVIGATOR - JUNGLE STORY
11. T.C. - DRINK (XAMPLE RMX) - DSL
12. 12TH PLANET – CONTROL (SKREAM & SILVER VIP RMX) - BASSHEAD MUSIC
13. REPRAZENT – DON’T HOLD BACK (T.C. RMX) - MERCURY
14. SUBFOCUS – TIMEWARP - RAM RECORDS
15. ZEN - JAH COLOURS - DUBPLATE
16. SILVER - DANCE DANCE DANCE - DUBPLATE
17. DJ ORIGIN – INVASION - NEMESIS DUBPLATE
18. COMPUTER CLUB - LOAD ROCKET (GRIDLOK RMX)
19. PRESTIGE - RUNNING AWAY - NEMESIS DUBPLATE
20. T.C. (FEAT SUBFOCUS) - BORROWED TIME VIP - DSL
22. RUFF CUT - THE GRINCH - DUBPLATE
23. DANNY BYRD - SHOCK OUT - HOSPITAL
24. A SIDES & KJ SAWKA – INCHEON - DUBPLATE
25. GENERATION DUB - FOREVER VIP


DEDICATED TO JOHNNY BYRNE

DOWNLOAD HERE

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