J Dilla - So Far to Go (feat. Common and D’Angelo)
I haven’t been very active here this past week—Walker’s been doing it all, in fact, and for spreading so much great new music he should be commended—as I’ve been very busy moving into a temporary 2-month residence with a few friends in DC for an internship. For that same reason, I most definitely haven’t had the chance to listen to any new tracks or albums floating around. I’m sure I’ll do something of that nature over the weekend. In the meantime, this post goes out to everyone on the East Coast who’s had to suffer through this ridiculous heat wave we’re being smothered with right now (95+ three days in a row? HELP ME), as I think I’ve found my perfect antidote: playlists of soul, neo-soul, and instrumental hip-hop of all varieties. Seriously, the angelic croon of the legendary Sam Cooke and the funky beats of production wizards such as Madlib, Onra, and J Dilla have been my lifeblood these past few days (for those who don’t already know, I am a drooling fanboy of Dilla’s work). So, to help all of you regain your sanity, here’s my advice: sit back, point the fan directly at your face, and cool off with these fantastic tracks. Smoooooooth as silk.
Onra - To the Beat (feat. Walter Mecca)
Common - Nag Champa (Afrodisiac for the World) (Prod. J Dilla)
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