Man I can’t believe I haven’t done a Black Milk post yet! Producer and MC Black Milk recently he released his first proper album Popular Demand after a few mixtape, EPs and one offs (did Sound of the City even get distribution?). I’ve been giving it a lot of spins lately, and it’s worth the listen. The production alone is refreshing. This cat chops up shit like crazy and keeps it soulful (a hem… see here and here). You gotta love that.

One half of the production team BR Gunna, Black Milk stepped out on his own and is picking up speed. Hailing from Detroit, his sound definitely has the knock of the D (see: Dwele, Dilla, PPP), matter of fact we start of making beats for Slum Village. People have been taking notice too, so don’t sleep (see: Monch below)!

Black Milk – U (feat. Ty & Kory)

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Black Milk – So Gone

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Black Milk – U’s A Freak Bitch

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BONUS CUT

Pharoahe Monch – Let’s Go (feat Mela Machinko)

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I have been sick. I have been busy. I have been tired. In sound mind, all I’ve really had time to do on a regular basis these last few weeks is listen to music, work, and DJ (one day). So, here’s some stuff that’s been in rotation. Sorry for the weak post. I’ll be in the swing of things again soon. Enjoy.
KC & The Sunshine Band – I Get Lifted

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A-Trak w/ Little Brother – Step Off

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Platinum Pied Pipers – Now Or Never

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Syl Johnson – I Hear The Love Chimes

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Pharcyde – Runnin’ (Rae And Christian Remix)

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BONUS TREAT
made this a while ago, but recently decided i liked it
Q-Tip – For The Nasty (JBLOW RMX)

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A while back I had heard Wajeed talk a bit about his tribute project to Marvin Gaye (possibly on the Red Bull Academy video?). I assumed it would never see a public release so I sort of forgot about it. About a month ago I was able to get my hands on a copy of the proper wax release.

Now, Marvin Gaye is the shit – so believe me, I was skeptical about this release. I’ve been a bit of a fan of the Platinum Pied Pipers album, so I knew it wouldn’t be that bad. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. Give a listen.

Marvin VS WJK-Musiq

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BONUS CUT
Erick Sermon – Music (feat. Marvin Gaye)

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