DJ Skizz - Light Years feat. Roc Marciano, AG, OC & Godfather III (Video)

DJ Skizz opts for an animated visual for his latest single "Light Years". The track features vocals from Roc Marciano, AG, OC and Godfather Pt. 3. This is taken from the album BQE (Brooklyn-Queens Experience) which is available now.

J57 - Been A Long Time feat. ATR (Video)

J57 drops off the visual to the track "Been A Long Time" featuring ATR on the vocals and Exile on the boards. Originally heard back in January, this single lives on the free EP "Wax Aesthetic" which you can get here.

Nardwuar vs. Wu-Tang

An extended edition of one of Nardwuar's many interviews. This time with a handful of the Wu-Tang Clan. They talk about some of the movies they've sampled, the older records they did (including The Genius' first pop track) and Raekwon bugs out at Nardwuar's attire.

Krafty Kuts on Crate Diggers (Video)

One of the reasons I enjoy the "Crate Diggers" series so much is because of episodes like this. The passion and pure enjoyment that music brings to the DJs who play it. This episode with Brighton's Krafty Kuts is a brilliant example. Watch the latest installment below.

7evenThirty - Hook Heavy feat. Sean Price (Video)

7evenThirty drops the visual to the Gensu Dean produced and Sean Price assisted "Hook Heavy". They aren't fans of using hooks apparently.

The album "The Problem" is available now on Mello Music.

Souls Of Mischief - There Is Only Now feat. Snoop Dogg (Video)

Nearly a year after the news that Souls Of Mischief were returning with a collaboration with producer Adrian Younge, we finally see the first glimpse of the project. The new single and video for "There Is Only Now" features the one and only Snoop Dogg. As mentioned previously, Ali Shaheed Muhammed is to be the narrator of the new album and he features in the video.

Watchdeez.blogspot.com Is One Year Old!

WATCHDEEZ.BLOGSPOT.COM has turned one today so just thought I'd say thank you to anyone who's checked it over the past 12 months. Also a big thank you to all the artists and friends who have made material that I've included on the blog. I really try to include music that doesn't necessarily get the coverage it deserves. Of course, there are a fair amount of mainstream inclusions but I genuinely enjoy everything I add on here.

Please continue to check back and share if you can. And I know you can. ;) 

I'll try to keep it interesting.

Thanks.

Gez

Now, here's a music video for you to enjoy from Marco Polo and Torae!

Zane Lowe Meets Rick Rubin (Video)

On rare occasions the reclusive genius that is record producer Rick Rubin gives interviews. Here is one of those fortunate moments. He recently sat down to talk to Radio 1's Zane Lowe. They talk about some of the artists he's worked with over the years and all of the different genres he's been a part of in his career.

The full hour long interview can be seen below.

Danse - Brooknam (Video) & Danse EP

Danse of BKLYN STICKUP drops a video to the intro of his recently released self titled EP which you can stream and download at www.BKLYNSTICKUP.com

E-40 - Bamboo (Video)

The Bay Area's E-40 continues to prove why he is so prolific with yet another video. "Bamboo" is from his current project "The Block Brochure 4: Welcome to The Soil" which is out now. Parts 5 and 6 are also available.

Beat Butcha on Behind The Beats with The Drum Broker (Video)

If you're unfamiliar with the production that Beat Butcha has supplied over the years, then you need to play catch up. From his early work with UK artists such as Paragon and Jehst, Mr. Probz from The Netherlands to the US heavyweights he's working with now like Mobb Deep and Danny Brown, that really is only the tip of the iceberg.

Get more acquainted with Beat Butcha in this interview for "Behind The Beats" with The Drum Broker.

Here's the full track "Timeless" from Mobb Deep's latest album.

Joell Ortiz - House Slippers (Video)

As the members of Slaughterhouse continue to work on their next album together, one quarter of the group has put out the first single from his own solo record. Joell Ortiz drops the video to "House Slippers" which serves as the title to the album. Over production from !llmind, Joell talks about the comfortable place he is in nowadays hence the name of the track and album.

Watch the video below and after that check a short interview with him and The Heatmakerz who will be executive producers for "House Slippers" which has a tentative release in September. The single is available on iTunes now.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & MICK - Summertime Vol. 5 (Mixtape)

DJ Jazzy Jeff and MICK are back with the 5th installment of their "Summertime" series. Download or stream below.

Your Old Droog - Your Old Droog EP

Whether you believe this is an alter ego of Nas or not, this Your Old Droog EP is a solid project. Produced by El RTNC, DJ Skizz and Droog himself.

Download the EP below.

Bodega Brovas - Festivus: A Beginners Guide To Believing In Bodega (Mixtape)

In the run up to their new album "Believe In Bodega" (which is mixed and mastered!), Bodega Brovas have dropped a free mixtape to tide you over. Joining Keynote, Travii and HeadKrack on "Festivus" with appearances are Von Pea of Tanya Morgan, The Regiment, 4-Ize of Disturbing The Peace and a host of others on production.

Download or stream the mixtape below. Check out more from Bodega Brovaz on their site too!