MP3: UCB ft. Wale - Pat Your Weave (Remix)

Get on this go-go!!

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UCB ft. Wale - Pat Your Weave (Remix)

MP3: The Five One - Waiting in Vain (Remix)

Fresh!!

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The Five One - Waiting in Vain (Remix)

DMV Event: DMV Jam Session

If you're in the DMV on March 29th, check out this event! Great music, food, gifts, etc.!! Peep the flyer.

Mixtape: DJ Singh Slim - The GO-GO Experience

Where all my go-go heads at?!

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DJ Singh Slim - The GO-GO Experience

iLLVibes Podcast: Tape 1: I Love Hip Hop (Side A)

Music has always been one of the driving forces behind the blog and, more importantly, our lives. Music possesses the uncanny ability to connect with the listener on an emotional level, thus coloring our moods and shaping our behavioral patterns. This ability to tap into our "emotional mind state", makes music an attractive art form, because it is able to produce different emotional responses for different people at the same time.The iLLVibes podcast was designed to embrace this notion of music as an emotional stimulus, and seeks to be the remedy for all that ails you.

When I was younger, I used to dub mixes from the radio onto cassette tapes, and I would play them over and over again until the tapes would physically "bust". Music was so important to me back then (and still is), as it helped me get through the day-to-day challenges that I faced in life. Although the age of information technology has brought about so many new advances, I also believe that it has also weakened our connection with the music as we are constantly bombarded by a plethora songs and images. With that in mind we have created a podcast which, similar to our blog, lacks a specific format and agenda and simply exists to provide you with that "feel good music" that interacts with your soul. We don't claim to be DJs, so don't expect too much in the way of scratches and breaks, but we do hope that the music on these mixes will leave emotionally stimulated and thirsting for more. Without further ado....

Note: If you like any of the songs of this podcast, please go out and support the artists. Without their tireless dedication to the music, none of this would exist!



Tracklist:
1. “Move On” – Slaughterhouse (Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9, Crooked I)
2. “Tonight’s Da Night” – Redman
3. “Float” - Big Daddy Kane
4. “That S**t” – Jay Dilla ft. ATCQ & Slum Village
5. “Vocab (Remix)” – The Fugees
6. “6 In the Morning” – Statik Selektah ft. Sheek Louch, Kool Rap, & Joell Ortiz
7. “Back In The Day” - Ahmad
8. “Lose In The End” – Casual
9. “Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers” - Crooklyn Dodgers 95
10. “Cry” – Pro'Verb
11. “Danger Zone” – Big L
12. “The What” – The Notorious BIG ft. Method Man
13. “Shaolin Style” – Shyheim ft. Squig
14. “Dig It” – The Coup
15. “For The City” – Statik Selektah ft. MOP & Jadakiss
16. “How Many Emcees?” – Black Moon
17. “Tears” Da King and I
18. “I Got To Have It” – ED O.G. & Da Bulldogs
19. “I’m Kurious” – Kurious
20. “Inner City Boundaries” – Freestyle Fellowship ft. Daddy-O
21. “Black Cowboys” – Jeru the Demaja
22. “What A Niggy Know” – KMD
23. “Get Your Swerve On” – Dutchmin
24. “Afro Puffs” – Lady Rage
25. “Show Me The Good Life” - Blu & Exile feat. Aloe Blacc & Joseph
26. “Move Ya Body” – Skillz
27. “(For Real) He Don't Own Me” – Skillz
28. “No Joke” – Funkmaster Flex ft. Buckshot
29. “Rockin’ N’ Rollin’” – The Cool Kids ft. Mickey Factz
30. “The Sixth Sense” – Common
31. “The Militia” – Gangstarr
32. “Pac Div” – Pac Div
33. “My World Is…” – Blu & Exile
34. “Stop, Look , & Listen” – Statik Selektah ft. Q-Tip, Termanology , & Styles P
35. “Tales From The Dane Side” – Dana Dane
36. “The Bridge” – MC Shan
37. “To The Top” – Statik Selektah ft. Termanology, Cassidy, & Saigon
38. “Try” – Black Milk
39. “Ms. Fat Booty” – Mos Def
40. “Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka” - The Fab 5
41. “Yo Yo Yo” – The Beatnuts ft. Greg Nice
42. “Cloud 9” – Reks
43. “The Rhythm” Kwame
44. “Watch How It Go Down” – Termanology
45. “The Intro” – Murs and 9th Wonder
46. “Good Clothes” – Little Brother
47. “The Obvious Joint” – Adagio
48. “Shinin’…Next S**t” - Smif- N-Wessun ft. Buckshot
49. “You Don’t Know Me” – UGK
50. “Goodnight & Good Luck” - Reks

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MP3: Marky - Turnaround

"This song represents my "stand-alone" mentality. I almost picture myself walking down a gloomy path with my inner voice telling me to "Turnaround." Then my "vain brain" (google it lol) is trying to tell me why its ok to move on. I almost feel like Pac out on bail!!!! lol"

-Marky

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MARKY - "TURNAROUND"

("Nothing is 43ver"...coming 4.3.09)

The second leak off "Nothing is 43ver" is "Turnaround" produced by FASTRAX.

Now, everybody has experienced situations in life that make you choose some tough decisions, and go above and beyond. This is the vibe that Marky's rhythmic flow encompasses on this track spitting over amazing vocals The two combine, provide an insightful and soulful track guaranteed to make you start thinking.

Get Ready for 4.3.09.

If you didn't listen to the first track yet be sure to catch up
(Delusional -http://www.zshare.net/audio/57154303aca4f661/ ).

MP3: Lyriciss ft. Wale, Curren$y & Tre of UCB - Wordplay (Unofficial Remix)

Some fiyah!

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Lyriciss ft. Wale, Curren$y & Tre of UCB - Wordplay (Unofficial Remix)

MP3: Curren$y - Star Power

Best believe you're gonna luv the sample!! LMAO @ the beat! I feel like playin' sum video games.

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Curren$y - Star Power

Mixtape droppin' sooooonnnnn

Buzzin like Bees: Follow Up with Brandon Hines

Vibe out to Brandon Hines as you read y'all.

The Ultimate Brandon Hines Playlist

I am a big fan of R&B, all of my life I have been bumping soul from the 70s, 80s, 90s, till now. I loved some Marvin, Teddy, Mr. Green, Luther (Lufa), Boyz II Men, Blackstreet, Dru Hill, Donell Jones, Jodeci, Musiq etc. I feel like the last couple of years after Usher's "Confessions" the game has seriously lacked some R&B hits until now. There has been talent, but the industry made the music so predictable and one-dimensional from the song structure to the production. I feel like it is becoming relevant againt with Trey Songz, Ryan Leslie, J Holiday, The Dream, Raheem Devaughn, and it will get even bigger with Brandon Hines.

Check out this ridiculous live version of "Where Did U Go"
off Hine's first LP "Love Music...Fallin' In, Fallin' Out"

J-Biz did a post about Brandon Hines last year talking about how he is on the rise and should definitely get the people's attention. I cosign, and I remember just a couple of months ago I was wondering, "What happened to Brandon Hines." Dude is nice, I was bumping his first cd "Love Music....Fallin' In, Fallin' Out" for the longest about three years ago. Some of the best tracks on there was "What Do I Have to Do", "We Need We", and "Overdoes."

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Brandon Hines - Weather

I heard all the tracks he leaked and the I was wondering what people were listening to cause the music I was hearing was nice. For instance, check out "Cuttin U Off" and "Weather" the tracks are smooth and ill. Damn and please check out the track "Find U", simply incredible...this is what R&B should be in the 09.

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Brandon Hines - Cuttin' U Off

I remember seeing Brandon Hines in the "American Boy" video and I was like YES! his time is coming...and nothing. Until a couple weeks ago, he submerged or maybe I just started pay attention more to the industry since my friend put my on his twitter. He was in the studio working with non-other than Ryan Leslie. Damn...to say I was happy is an understatement. R-Les is the man, ever since I heard his track "Used to Be" like 4 years ago I been on Next Selection ever since. So to hear that he teaming up with B Hines, cot damn gonna be some amazing music. Hines has even been working with Mickey Factz, an artist that is DEF respected here in iLL Vibes and who we have interviewed twice.

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Brandon Hines - Find U

So damn....Hines is finally getting some buzz and getting some love and the result should be nothing short of amazing. Be on the look out!

And oh yeah....I can't forget...did I mention he is from the DMV!? Stand up!

Follow Brandon Hines on Twitter: bhinesthereal

Check 0ut his myspace: www.myspace.com/bhineslovemusic

PSA: Marky's Second Leak off "Nothing is 43ver" Dropping 03/24

PSA: Marky dropping that second track on Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Be sure to check iLL Vibes for the song....

NOTHING IS 43VER
4.3.09

If you didn't catch the first track "Delusional"

Ya betta catch-up, some dope stuff

MP3: QuESt - Yes Yes, A Tribe Called QuESt

Damn...today is a sad day. My dude let us know this is the last edition of flip it fridays until July 28th. Summer time and he is back. For now enjoy how dude flipped the classic ATCQ track. I love it when this track bumps at a party.

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QuESt - Yes Yes, A Tribe Called QuESt

Check what he had to say about his departure:

"Unfortunately this will be my last edition of flip it fridays till July 28th. Thats when Broken Headphones Drops. I'll post songs periodically, But I gotta focus on this project fully. I will not dissapoint people. I will not dissapoint...And Thats A PROMISE. Broken Headphones JULY 28TH""

-QuESt

MP3: Wale feat. Lady Gaga - Chillin' (CDQ)

It's about damn time, I have been waiting for this moment for a minute. We are at iLL Vibes been following Wale since the beginning. I'm loving the single, I heard the rough cut at first and Lady Gaga was def a nice addition.

DMV has a reason to smile today. I'm happy the single leaked on 93.9 WKYS and that was a radio version that went around the blogs, acuse Kiss FM has def been one of my favorite radio stations in the area since I was knee high so it is good to see DJ Alizay, Funk Flex, and erebody get more exposure. What more can I say....

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Wale feat. Lady Gaga - Chillin'

Shoutout to my man modi over at DCtoBC.com for the track. Too TRILL lol.
Can iLL Vibes get some tees??!?!

DC CHILLIN PG CHILLIN Our name's iLL VIbes & DMV came to GET IT!

Classic Video: Kurious "I'm Kurious"

I have been jammin' to this joint for the past few days now, so it only seemed right to post the video. This LP was pretty nice, although it went under the radar. Supposedly, Kurious is currently in the studio working on his second album which will feature production by the Beatnuts, 88 Keys, Dj Hi Tek, Dame Grease, and others. Let it marinate!

Video Information:
Artist: Kurious/Kurious Jorge
Album: A Constipated Monkey
Year: 1994

MP3: The Five One ft. Lupe & Matt Santos - Fighters (remix)

Props to Gowhere for these tracks!

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The Five One ft. Lupe & Matt Santos - Fighters (remix)

Previously: The Five One - Robin Hood

MP3: Diamond District - Who I Be

Get to know Diamond District: three cats from the DMV - XO, Oddisee, YU. Their song Who I Be really cranks!

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Diamond District - Who I Be

A documentary on this group:

MP3: Bobby Ray - Ghost in a Machine

This track is really fresh! I truly love what this dude brings to the table!

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Bobby Ray - Ghost in a Machine

MP3: QuESt ft. Wale, Young Chris, Bun B - Searching (remix)

The homie QuESt killed this joint!

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QuESt ft. Wale, Young Chris, Bun B - Searching (remix)

Video: Culture VI - Royce Da 5'9 Interview

"A Culture VI Experience with Royce da 5'9". We sat down with him while he was finishing up his Street Hop album (we also got a listen - DOPE!).

We talked about Joe Budden's beat selection, Royce's work with DJ Premier, and doing shows with Slaughterhouse. He also talks about what separates Street Hop from his past work"

D.I.T.C.: DJ Premier "Crooklyn Cuts #4"

I don't even have to say anything about this; straight East Coast hip hop for your soul. Shouts out to The History of Mixtapes for sending this our way. I was astonished that I could not find this anywhere on my computer. For those that don't have the other ones, I will post 'em up when I get a chance. Just as a little background information for those that don't know, Primo basically put these together back in the day to expose music that he thought that was hot and believed people needed to be listening to. Classic!

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Design: WUI Sound Chair by Gerry²

My initial impression upon seeing this chair was that it is a modern day recreation of the stone-age chairs seen in the popular cartoon show The Flintstones. This chair doesn't look comfortable in the least, but for what it lacks in comfort (although I have never actually sat in it, so I may be very comfortable; although I highly doubt it), it easily makes up for in function. This aesthetically pleasing chair, which resembles obsidian glass, is actually a sound chair. Via Born Rich:

"The surfaces are connected with small devices that can turn nearly any flat surface into a soundboard. This chair allows listening to media devices without the need of traditional speakers. The chair translates electric signals into mechanical energy and causes the flat surfaces to vibrate and broadcast the sound. Each surface gives the music a different tone. The WUI sound chair also offers wireless connection to any Bluetooth-enabled music playing device. The best thing I liked about the WUI is its design and it looks a way different and inviting than most of the music playing chairs we have seen till date"



Source: Born Rich