You Know What Love Is... A Tribute To J Dilla/Jay Dee

A small selection of Jay Dee productions

February. Dilla month. The month that James Dewitt Yancey was born and passed away. It's been ten years since music lost a pioneer, genius and friend. From his early work with his group Slum Village, his high profile hits with Janet Jackson and Q-Tip, through to his own "Donuts" album he created on his death bed, Jay Dee left a legacy that will be remembered.

Manchester will do their bit to remember him on February the 18th in The Whiskey Jar basement. Ten years after the original tribute night took place at Urbis in 2006, a number of DJs from that night will come back together to pay their respects. FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

Andy Peek (C'mon Feet)
Didjit (More Bounce / Skullsnap Records)
Konny Kon (Children Of Zeus / Broke 'n' English)
Mark Torkington (Friends And Family ? Fat City)
Mikey D.O.N (Krispy / Night Of The Living Dread)
with more to be announced...

Let's share this event, get a great turn out to one of the best to do it and show our love.

You know what love is...

Watch Deez: Actual Slow Jams (Mix)

With Valentine's Day around the corner, I decided to put a compilation of slow jams together. Featuring tracks from the likes of Keith Sweat, Silk, Mya, H-Town, Raphael Saadiq and many more. This is a collection of actual slow jams as opposed to a bunch of random R'n'B tracks. No shots. :)

J Dilla's Vinyl Collection - Crate Diggers

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of J Dilla. 

Not much else can be said about the impact that he had on music, his family, friends and fans. A few years ago, as part of their Crate Diggers series, Fuse TV put together an episode looking at his personal collection of vinyl. In his absence, numerous close friends and collaborators talk about the man and his music.

RIP Jay Dee.

Torae - Clap Shit Up ft. Phonte (Video)

Torae

Torae drops the latest visuals from his current album "Entitled". The track, "Clap Shit Up" features Phonte with the assist.

"Entitled" is available now.

  

Your Old Droog - 42 (FORTY DEUCE)(Video)

Your Old Droog drops the video to his recent track "42".

Skematics - 4 Elements feat. Saigon (Video)

Here we have the visuals to Washington Heights emcee Skematics' latest track, "4 Elements". The video features The Yardfather himself, Saigon, as well as one half of Blahzay Blahzay and frequent Sean Price collaborator, PF Cuttin, who produced the track. 

The single is available on iTunes now but look for the upcoming EP from Skematics, "Somewhere In The Grey".

Hip Hop!

Cappo - O.O.B (Video)

Nottingham's enigmatic son, Cappo, returns with his new single and video for "O.O.B" 

Watch the out of body experience below and then cop the single on iTunes.

Danse - FUSMD feat. April Oneill (Video)

Danse of BKLYN STICKUP

Danse of Brooklyn Stickup returns with a new video for his single "FUSMD". Accompanied by April Oneill on vocals, Danse delivers an homage to the underdog. Despite the no nonsense lyrics on the track, he shows a sense of hope and personal accomplishment with the guests in the visuals. #FUSMD

Watch the video below and pick up the single on iTunes now.

More Bounce & The Remedy Sessions present DJ Boogie Blind

DJ Boogie Blind

Back in Manchester once again, More Bounce and The Remedy Sessions present DJ Boogie Blind. The DJ for Pharoahe Monch, Lord Finesse and current member of The X-ecutioners will be playing live at The Live Room on December 11th. Definite party starter.

He'll be supported on the night by Mikey DON, DJ Omas and El Statiko. Tickets and information over on the Facebook event page.

Also, check Bloc2Bloc's footage from the last time he rocked Manchester below.

Pusha T - Untouchable (Video)

Pusha T

"King Push" is on the way but until then Pusha T releases the video for "Untouchable".

Your Old Droog - We Don't Know You (Video)

Your Old Droog

A couple of weeks ago, Your Old Droog dropped the video for "We Don't Know You". The incredibly chill produced DJ Skizz track appears on Droog's "The Nicest EP" which is available now. Check the animated video below.

Phat Kat - Rededication (Video)

Phat Kat's Re-Dedication To The Suckers

Detroit legend Phat Kat drops the visual for his first single from his album "Re-Dedication To The Suckers". The video for "Rededication" is a brif reminder of what you've been missing since the last album a few years back. Check it below.

Triple Darkness - A Cup Of Spiders (Video)

Triple Darkness drop a new video from their latest album "Darker Than Black" with the single "A Cup Of Spiders". With production from Ringz Ov Saturn and cuts from Evil Ed, we hear verses from Crown Nectar, Cyrus Malachi, Ray Vendetta and Black Prophet.

The album is available in both digital and physical formats via Bandcamp and Suspect Packages. Vinyl will also be available soon.

AZ - Back To Myself ft. SoShy (Video)

AZ

AZ returns with the new single and video "Back To Myself". A laid back track on an unorthodox beat for AZ but hopefully this means we're closer to the release of his elusive sequel "Doe Or Die 2". That remains to be seen but this single is available on iTunes now.

Skyzoo in Manchester

Skyzoo (Photo credit: Joey Amandola)

On November 20th, ShedTheLight welcome the debut appearance of Skyzoo to Manchester. This show has been a long time coming considering the length of time Skyzoo has been around and putting out music.

The Brooklyn native is fresh off the release of his latest long player, Music For My Friends and a busy schedule promoting the project. This follows last year's collaborative album with his partner in rhyme Torae with their Barrel Brothers album.

Originally slated to appear at the Q Cavern in Piccadilly, the show has been moved to The Mint Lounge on Oldham Street in The Northern Quarter. You can check the event page here on Facebook for further information and tickets. Support on the night comes from Room2 artists Dubbul O & Pro P and also DMC finalist El Statiko.

In the meantime, check a couple of Sky's latest videos, both solo and with Apollo Brown and Torae. Also, be sure to watch an interview/concert he did for Brooklyn's BRIC TV below.