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"This shit is called Astonishing for a reason.  Enjoy. PA2 coming soon."
-Marco Polo

It’s been six years since Marco Polo took the hip-hop world by storm with his Rawkus/Soulspazm Records debut LP, Port Authority. This album not only established the Toronto, Canada native as one of the top emerging producers in his field, but also transformed Marco into a very sought-after collaborator as well. He has since gone on to release the collaborative project with Torae, Double Barrel, in 2009 and has also worked with acclaimed artists such as; Masta Ace, Special Teamz, Heltah Skeltah, Buckshot, KRS-One, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, Copywrite, Vinnie Paz and Large Professor.

After generating tremendous momentum this summer with his free LP, Newport Authority 2, Marco Polo returns to offer up the highly anticipated sequel, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which is the culmination of thousands of hours of creative energy, manpower, crate-digging, knob-twisting, Newport-smoking and coffee-bingeing, to create an impeccable infrastructure of music that will resonate with hip-hop fans across the world.

Fans have already heard glimpses of what MP has in store for PA2: The Director’s Cut, as his heartfelt dedication to Gang Starr’s Guru (“G.U.R.U.” featuring Talib Kweli & DJ Premier) not only went viral in a day, but also clearly resonated with the late MC’s friends and family as they offered up their support for the track. The LP’s most recent leak, “3-O-Clock” did what hip-hop fans have been impatiently waiting on for over fifteen years; reuniting Organized Konfusion (Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po) on the same track. Official music videos for these tracks will be released in the weeks leading up to the album. The “G.U.R.U.” video is a nostalgic tribute to the legendary lyricist, directed by Todd Angkasuwan, while “3-O-Clock”, directed by The Doppelgangaz, effectively captures the grimy and gritty New York vibe on this MP x OK collabo.

PA2: The Director’s Cut is not a “compilation” project. Rather, much like projects from the producers (Jay Dee, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, etc), that have influenced Marco, it’s a seamlessly blended piece of art featuring a who’s-who of the industry’s top MCs; each track crafted and specialized to fit each MC’s strengths. This is evident throughout PA2. On “West Coast Love” Marco displays his versatility, cooking up some premo G-Funk for West Coast legends MC Eiht and King Tee to spread their Cali love on. Further, “Astonishing” featuring Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. and Tragedy is like riding shotgun to “The Tunnel” in Doc Brown’s DeLoreon, and the shimmering “Strange Brew” with Gangrene (Alchemist & Oh No) pushes the BPMs to maximum levels. The LP’s apt closing track, “Glory” (Finish Hard) featuring Masta Ace, A.G. and Posdnuos (of De La Soul) offers up a hilarious commentary from Ace on Marco’s tedious “work ethic” and ends with commentary from everyone’s favorite beer-drinking Canucks Bob and Doug McKenzie (of Strange Brew fame) who revisit their “Strange Brew” days.

For nearly 10 years, Marco’s mission has remained the same: to keep the masses moving and their heads bobbing, and PA2: The Director’s Cut is a shining testament to that. “I put together an album that I felt picked up where Port Authority left off but updated it for 2013. I'm proud to finally let this album out into the world. It's a long-ass album and I don't give a flying #!@*. At the end of the day I'm excited with the finished product; which took me five-plus years to create. DJ connoisseurs can also expect some of finest-quality cutting courtesy of DJ Revolution, DJ Premier, Shylow, DJ Linx & DJ Romes. Moving forward, I'm seriously looking forward to touring this record and smacking them MP pads live for all those inviting me to do so. Catch me traveling the world again soon backing my big bro Masta Ace, as well as rocking some solo production sets for the hip-hop heads.” Marco states.

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Marco Polo "Astonishing" f. Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi & DJ Revolution

11-breakestra-family rap (feat chali 2na soup and double k)

DJ-Friendly edit of this Stax classic. You may remember this as the bassline sample from Onyx's "Slam." Bigger drums, boosted bass, & mastered for your pleasure.

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Sam & Dave - Rich Kind Of Poverty (TREW Edit)

Download here: https://amerigo.bandcamp.com/album/the-big-payback-vol-3-j-b-the-soul-mates

Watch the teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eofpUDmnQWE&feature=youtu.be

1. Bob Brown = James Brown x Bob Marley
2. Busta Brown = James Brown x Busta Rhymes
3. The Notorious J.B.'s = James Brown x The Notorious B.I.G.
4. Mobb Brown = James Brown x Mobb Deep 
5. Fela Brown = James Brown x Fela Kuti (feat Jeru The Damaja)
6. Jackson Brown - James Brown x Michael Jackson
7. The Illmatics = Nas x The Dramatics (feat. James Brown)

This time around, Amerigo takes on James Brown in The Big Payback Vol lll. In the third and latest offering from "The Big Payback" summer mix series, the producer follows the exceptionally awesome first and second volumes from the legendary DJ Scratch and master craftsman, J. Period.  

Bringing together a fantasy league of all-stars for his "J.B. and The Soul Mates" tribute concept, the producer's latest offers an alternative to the sometimes uninspired, profit-driven, posthumously released albums. 

With guest appearances from Bob Marley, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Fela Kuti, The Notorious B.I.G., Mobb Deep, and more, Amerigo pays tribute to the God Father of Soul with a re-imagined set of co-conspirators.

"I'm not sure any other artist has left their imprint on popular music, especially across so many genres, as much as James Brown has.  With as many of today's hit songs that were built around some sort of James Brown flip, it's almost like he had a say in what the music of future generations would sound like without even knowing it." 

Stream The Big Payback Vol. lll in it's entirety below and head here to grab the free download.

*The Big Payback album artwork was developed exclusively for this series by Cojo "Art Juggernaut" - www.ArtJuggernaut.com*

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The Illmatics Feat. James Brown - Get Up And Get Down (Soul Mates Remix)

It's been 10 years since Ol' Dirty Bastard passed on, so in tribute, I decided to do a remix in his honor. Dirty celebrated life, and I wanted to capture his essence, so Instead of making the track dark and "Wu-ey," I went for a fun disco vibe. Rest In Peace brother Russell. 

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Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya (Gummy Soul Remix)

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Krs Fela Kuti Amerigo Gazaway (mashup)

West African Afrobeat meets hip hop in the new single from "Charlie Bucket". "One Life" shares the story of 2 Mc's growing up through a life in hip hop from other sides of the Globe. "Blitz The Ambassador" (Ghana) & "Raashan Ahmad" (USA).  Featuring Live horns from "The Ruby Horns", "One Life" is set to rock many a dance floor this Summer.

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ONE LIFE Feat BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR & RAASHAN AHMAD

free download http://www.mediafire.com/file/k9e63e8rlavhxoj/mama_said_knock_you_out_REMIX_-_Nobodi_da_Vinylist.mp3 


this track youtube https://youtube.com/watch?v=5R-VqXDynuM

mama said knock you out REMIX - Nobodi da Vinylist

A Common Wonder - A Common Wonder - 02 I Was Made To Love H.E.R..mp3

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Kendra Morris "Concrete Waves (DJ Premier 320 Remix)"

Our fusion of golden era hip hop with world funk rhythms continues. This week we’ve paired the rhyme stylings of Digable Planets’ “9th Wonder” with the cinematic latin funk of Ocote Soul Sounds’ “The Revolt of the Cockroach People”. There’s also a distinct afrobeat vibe courtesy of Martin Perna’s baritone sax driving the groove. Enjoy!

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Digable Planets & Ocote Soul Sounds - The Revolt of the 9th Wonder (Steely Chan's Blender Mash)

Jessy vs Large Professor

Large Professor - Party Time remixed with samples of George Duke - Reach Out....

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Large Professor - Party Time (Coobee's George Duke Remix)

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