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Who is Colin Munroe? Exactly. You hear Black Milk (above) on the production for something and you take notice – did you even hear Dreams?  ‘Piano Lessons’ from Colin Munroe (take notice!) dropped earlier in the year. Production is on point, check it out as well as this electro-house remix from Felix Cartal below

Audio: Colin Munroe – Piano Lessons

Audio: Colin Munrow – Piano Lessons (Felix Cartal Remix)

Black Milk – Dreams

Here is a Chromeo remix from a while back. I left it off the last Remix Wednesday

Chromeo – 100% (Trackademicks’ B-LIVE Pemberton Mix)

I’ve got so many remixes that I want to cover but I guess I’ll whittle it down to just three or four of the craziest. Number one is something from STEREOBIT. I’ve been meaning to post some of his stuff here for a while now. I’ve got no details on this guy, apart from that from his myspace: MySpace.com/FurtadoJamie

StereoBit – Whatever you Like

Stereobit – Whatever you Like

Next is a tribute to my friend Peter who is gay for nu female vocalist stuff like the brilliant LadyHawke but I like this.

Ladyhawke – Dusk til Dawn (Linus Loves Remix)

Ladyhawke

Flosstradamus remixed Pump up the Volume by the Cool Kids, this is Flosstradamus at their best. A lot of sick hip-hop coming out of Chicago this month

Cool Kids – Pump up the Volume (Flosstradamus Remix)

Flosstradamus

I have to include Danger. I can’t believe no one has posted something about him here yet. This man is ridiculous. I love the introduction!!

Midnight Juggernauts – Into the Galaxy (Danger Remix)

midnight juggernauts

I saved these two for last. I love this remix of Burial’s Archangel by Phaseone. Someone sent this in anonymously to us here at HNS so thank you for that. Phaseone is someone to keep an eye on. He’s from St. Louis and makes some great electronic music with a clear Hip-Hop influence. Look out for his album which is due shortly, although I have been unsuccessful in finding details of a release date, I know it will be called Thanks but No Thanks. Holla

Burial – Archangel (Phaseone remix)

Phase one

Panda Bear – I’m Not (Phaseone remix)

panda bear

With the upcoming eagerly anticipated Cuban Linx II due for release…..sometime this year *fingers crossed*, this should hopefully give you a taster of what’s to come:

Raekwon – Wu Ooh feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man

Here is the new single from The Cool Kids which is also featured on NBA 2K9 the video game. Pennies is from their upcoming album When Fish Ride Bicycles:

The Cool Kids – Pennies

From the UK, here are a couple of tracks I’m really feeling right now:

Tinchy Stryder is doing big things right now, and his is his latest effort.  A collabo with the soulful Taio Cruz, love this:

Tinchy Stryder – Take Me Back feat. Taio Cruz

This is the first release from the incredibly talented grime artist, 17 year old Chipmunk.  He is the youngest ever artist to win a MOBO award.  He is so talented, I”m sure we’ll be hearing more from him this year!  This beat is banging, he’s definitely coming up.

Chipmunk – Beast feat. Loick Essien

enjoy

N.A.S.A (North America, South America) are made up of Sam Spiegel aka Squeak E Clean from Maryland and Brazilian DJ Zegon.  They are due to release one of the most highly anticipated albums this year.

The album entitled, “Spirit of the Apollo” drops February 17th on Anit.  It is jam packed full of collaborations with the likes of M.I.A, Spank Rock, Santagold, The Cool Kids, RZA, Dj AM and Kanye.  I can’t wait for this album to drop!

Three tracks have leaked so far, and give you a really great taster of what’s to come:

N.A.S.A feat Kanye West, Santagold, Lykke Li – Gifted

N.A.S.A feat. M.I.A, Santogold, Spank Rock, Nick Zinner-Whachadoin?

N.A.S.A feat. Cool Keith, Tom Waits – Spacious Thoughts

Enjoy!

“Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther could walk,

Martin Luther walked so Barack Obama could run,

Barack Obama ran so all the children could fly..”

Nothing else to say about this….

Jay Z – My President is Black (Remix)

Peace!

Here is another year’s Rap Up from the great Mad Skillz!  I think he’s being a little polite in this one, but it’s still worth checking out:

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Happy New Year

Peace!

These are two of my favourite MC’s here rapping over beats by the legendary J Dilla.  Now these tracks have been available since the summer, but I thought I’d share them anyway,for those who hadn’t copped it!

Description is from the Stones Throw site: In late 2005 Ghostface Killa as well as MF DOOM were both recording over tracks from J Dilla’s instrumental opus, Donuts, which saw release the following February. Some of these were released on Ghostface’s Fishscale in 2006, while others, including a Dilla-Doom project, were postponed indefinitely at the end of J Dilla’s passing. Two of these tracks, “Sniper Elite” as well as “Murder Goons,” are presented here on behalf of the first time. The two are taken from two sequential songs off Donuts, meant to mix together. We are presenting the two songs unmixed, plus the two mixed combined as a bonus track.

“Sniper Elite” featuring Doom: uses a brilliant beat from Dilla and Doom’s flow is on spot.  The only shortcoming being that Doom only comes in after 30 seconds and the track is only 1:59.

\”Sniper Elite\” featuring MF DOOM

“Murder Goons” featuring Ghostface: really demonstrates Ghost in his element, flow’s on spot, words tight, his energy is there, an awesome track.  Both tracks beautifully produced by Dilla.

\”Murder Goons\” featuring Ghostface Killah

Purchase the digital ep (including the bonus mix of the two tracks) here.

9th Wonder & Murs Present: Sweet Lord

This is the third helping of Murs and 9th Wonder released so far, and Sweet Lord sees them continue to develop their sound.  This was released as digital download before Murs For President, and is due to be released in physical format soon.

9th’s production is perfected as the album unfolds, and he integrates his incredible knowledge of soul records into each track, check the sample used in “Marry Me”.  Murs also steps up for this project, he lays down everything from lighthearted verses to personal experiences to inspirational raps for everyone.

This album shows a more grown up side to Murs and 9th, compared to some rappers more ignorant material being released.  Definitely go cop this here for free!

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This is the first official single from Nas’ upcoming album, it’s called “Hero”. The track features the talented Keri Hilson on vocals. Polow Da Don produced this track and has come up with a crazy energetic beat which will no doubt attract alot of plays on commercial radio.
Even though this track is obviously aimed at commercial radio, Nas does not neglect his lyrics at all. He comes with his brutally honest self, laying down provocative rhymes over every bar with that hunger and power he is known for. I am liking this tune, production and lyrics compliment each other perfectly. Enjoy!
Hero: