From the monthly archives:

June 2011

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Dead Prez – Dead Man’s Shoes -

by Soulful G

Dead Prez is back with more conscious heat for the streets With their new track called Dead Man’s Shoes. Dead Prez has been standing strong at the forefront of politically driven music since day one. Along with the strong sharp lyrics they provide, Stephen Marley’s recent “Jah Army” instrumental lays the foundation for this dope [...]

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Throwback Video: The Pharcyde – “Drop”

by ClockWork

The throwback video for the day is “Drop” by The Pharcyde. I remember when this video came out and thinking how crazy it was to have the whole thing in reverse. Although The Pharcyde made great music, I feel that they don’t get the credit that they fully deserve. Enjoy. Tweet

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H-Town Hip Hop (Zimbabwe Mini-Doc)

by Soulful G

Check out this great mini documentary about Hip Hop in Harare Zimbabwe. The documentary features these very talented emcees… outspoken, upmost, synik, godobori, underdaug, depth, dialectrik blue, aero5ol, Comrade Fatso. This eclectic video is produced by nomadic wax. It’s very inspiring to see and hear quality Hip Hop from all around the globe.I hope you [...]

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Ayodele Olatunji

by Soulful G

Here is New York based Singer Ayodele Olatunji with a few of Zatoon’s favorite tracks off of his recently released EP 8 Bit Love. Musical inspiration is what Zatoon Blog is all about, and in Ayodele’s music you can here the emotions and inspiration that sonically shapes his sound. Here is Ayodele with I Can’t [...]

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J Dilla- Last Donut of the Night” {video}

by Soulful G

Here is a video that was put together for Stones Throw’s video contest. The video features J Dilla’s, “Last Donut of the Night.” The track is off the”Donuts” album which was released in 2006. Tweet

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The Park – Excuses -

by Soulful G

Here is San Francisco’s very own The Park with one of their newest tracks “Excuses” off their just released EP “The Process.” Check out the official video below. Big shout out to the Park for always providing great music! The Park – “Excuses” from John Coyne on Vimeo. Tweet

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Throwback Video: Nas – “The World Is Yours”

by ClockWork

When I heard that Nas would be performing his whole classic debut album “Illmatic” live at Rock The Bells this year, I couldn’t help but get excited. “Illmatic” is arguably one of my favorite albums of all time and so I’ve decided to post up one of the many classic tracks off of it. “The [...]

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Fashawn – “Big Dreams” (Video)

by ClockWork

Here’s the latest visuals from Fashawn for “Big Dreams” off his recent mixtape, “Higher Learning 2.” This one features Fashawn spitting about his life’s ambitions over a J. Cole produced banger. Check it out. Tweet

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Tokimonsta – “Love Without Sound” Mix

by Soulful G

L.A beatstress Tokimonsta also known as Jennifer Lee has created a mix of electronic dream like ambient tracks.This mix is full of diverse music from the likes of Tupac,Dark Star,Tokimonsta’s own beats, Twin sister and many more. Hope you enjoy the mix! Oki-ni presents LOVEWITHSOUND by TOKiMONSTA by Okini on Mixcloud Tweet

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Grillade with – Dreaming Of you – music video

by Soulful G

Here is San Francisco six piece Soul-Rock band Grillade (pronounced “gree-yahd”) with “Dreaming Of you.” I had the pleasure to check them out at The San Francisco Recording studio Different Furs,and I was very impressed with the music they are working on. CAN’T wait to hear the album! To here more from Grillade check out [...]

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