Balance and Traveling Sound - Won't do (J Dilla tribute)

All Dilla fans should agree -  this right here shows pure respect and love. Los Angeles based band Balance and Traveling Sound does justice with this live rendition of one of many personal favs by J Dilla, Won't Do. This is the first gem off their upcoming album Departure dropping Sept 13th (next Tues). BTW, this is not their first. Peep 09's Travel Guide Vol.1 to get better acquainted. Another one to add to the gotta get list. 

D.Focis - Herman Gardens

I recently just heard of artist/producer, D.Focis, but he is not at all a stranger to the rap game. Hailing from Detroit, D.Focis is that lyrical dude you want to keep your ears tune to. He built up a name being a producer out in Tokyo, Japan where he held residency from 00'-07'. Upon returning to the states in 07' he continued to produce working with artists Bobby Creekwater, Donnis and Nappy Roots. Now ready to shine as an emcee - on his forthcoming The Herman Gardens Project, like many before, he chooses an assortment of J Dilla tracks as his soundtrack, but unlike others, he excels showing a true gift for putting words together in the most clearest and depictive way. I viewed all his videos today, and next to "Ugly Inside" this joint I really felt. Peep it for self, and stay connected. #TheHermanGardensProject coming soon.

WSLE Soundscape Radio - Forever Dilla

In memory of J Dilla, this is my tribute to one of the greatest producers to ever touch a mpc. R.I.P James Dewitt Yancy. Your legacy lives on.

Forever Dilla

Bilal - Reminisce ft Mos Def & Common
RUFIO - Think of You (For The Love Below)
The Aqua League - Shea Butter ft The Sistah
Common - It’s Your World (Pop’s Reprise) ft. Bilal
Janet Jackson - Got ‘Til It’s Gone ft Q-Tip
Big Pooh - Plastic Cups ft. Joe Scudda & Chaundon
Slum Village - Are You Ready ft DJ Jazzy Jeff
Dwele - Keep On ft Slum Village
De La Soul - Stakes is High
Keith Murray - The Rhyme (Slum Village rmx)
A Tribe Called Quest - Wordplay
Jay Dee - Pause ft Frank N Dank
Slum Village - Thelonious ft. Common
Phife Dawg - 4 Horsemen (192 N) ft No Name
Ghostface - Whip You With A Strap
N’Dea Davenport - Bullshittin’ ft Mos Def
The Roots - Can’t Stop This

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