Shadrach- What We All Want

Nice track off of Shadrach Kabango's 2007 release, The Old Prince.

*Shadrach Kabango- What We All Want

Murs- I'm Innocent

Always some positive hip-hop coming from Murs. This song is off his latest album, Murs For President.

*Murs- I'm Innocent

Wilco- Sky Blue Sky

Just A few tracks from Wilco's most recent album, Sky Blue Sky (2008).

*Wilco- Walken

*Wilco- Impossible Germany

*Wilco- Hate It Here

DJ Quik- Balance & Options

A few years back I lost/broke/lent out (?) my favorite DJ Quik album, Balance & Options (2000). Due to how great of an album it is, I figured it was about time to go re-purchase. It is safe to say that this album's production epitomizes West Coast boogie rap. Quik beats are so unique, especially for the era of rap (gangster) he came up in. Here are some of the stand out tracks.

*DJ Quik- Pitch In On A Party

*DJ Quik- We Came To Play (ft. AMG)

*DJ Quik- Sexuality

*DJ Quik- I Don't Wanna Party With You

The Roots- Mick Seedy

Few random tracks from one of the best groups alive. They are saving Jimmy Fallon from massive failure right about now.

*The Roots- Star (pointro)

*The Roots- Respond React

*The Roots- Stay Cool

Ray L.- You Can Bring Me Flowers

My favorite Ray Lamontagne song. Off of his studio release, Till The Sun Turns Black (2006)

*Ray Lamontagne- You Can Bring Me Flowers

Jupiter One- Platform Moon

Good tune off of Jupiter One's self titled album from 2008.

*Jupiter One- Platform Moon

Talib Kweli- Mick Seedy

Just a few random Talib Kweli songs. Always a good listen.

*Talib Kweli (ft. Norah Jones)- Soon The New Day

*Talib Kweli (ft. Res)- We Got The Beat

*Talib Kweli- (ft. UGK)- Country Cousins

J Dilla- Jay Stay Paid

Although J Dilla is no longer alive, as the title of his new album would suggest, Jay Stay Paid. It's unbelievable how he continues to spread his (elite) musical creations without actually being here in face. He was such a influential producer in so many ways, that it goes beyond what anyone can even comprehend. Here are a few tracks off of the new album, Jay Stay Paid, that dropped today.

GO BUY THIS ALBUM & CONTINUE TO SUPPORT REAL HIP-HOP!

*J Dilla (ft. Black Thought)- Reality TV

*J Dilla (ft. DOOM)- Firewood Drum Stix

*J Dilla (ft. Blu)- Smoke

Gnarls Barkley- The Last Time

Although every Gnarls Barkley song hits the spot, this one in particular is my personal favorite. There is never a bad time for some Gnarls.

*Gnarls Barkley- The Last Time

The Script- The End Where I Begin

The Script is a three piece rock/pop band out of Dublin, Ireland. Currently residing in London, they released their self titled album in March of this year. Here is my favorite track off of it.

*The Script- The End Where I Begin

Tanya Morgan- Brooklynati

Just a couple more songs off of Tanya Morgan's new album Brooklynati. Blu & Von Pea on the same track? Please.

As mentioned before this album is really really good. I would recommend purchasing it.

*Tanya Morgan- Blu Morgan (ft. Blu)

*Tanya Morgan- On Our Way

Blu- Below The Heavens

Was gone for a week or so on a semi-vacation. Back now. Here's some old Blu.. Because Blu is always neccessary. Off Below The Heavens (2007).

*Blu- The Narrow Path

*Blu- Simply Amazin'

*Blu- No Greater Love

Spacehog- In The Meantime

In the Meantime is one of my favorite singles from the 90's. Off of Spacehog's studio album, Resident Alien (1995).

*Spacehog- in The Meantime

Kweli & Hi-Tek- Reflection Eternal

Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek's Reflection Eternal (2002) did more for me than any hip-hop album ever has. I had just moved to new surroundings at 18 years old and didn't know but more than 2 people in the city of sin. For a moment there, in my mind, it was surreal. All I had was a bunch of new scenery & people to meet, a 89' Civic with really loud speakers and this album to rock. It ended up being kind of like my own soundtrack. I remember burning just endless amounts and handing them out to anyone who was open to new hip hop.

Nonetheless, it still to this day goes down as my favorite hip-hop album of all time (Of course Blu's Below The Heavens is a very close second, if not 1A & 1B).. Here are some respective tracks off of it.

*Reflection Eternal- Memories Live

*Reflection Eternal- Good Mourning

*Reflection Eternal- Too Late

*Reflection Eternal- This Means You (ft. Mos Def)

*Reflection Eternal- Eternalists

*Reflection Eternal- Name Of The Game