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Shifting focus for the second installment of "Yasiin Gaye", Amerigo aimed to highlight the often overlooked accomplishments of Marvin Gaye's role as the producer.

"I wanted to build this side from more of Marvin's original production work. He was doing a lot of what we do now, in terms of looping and pulling samples from other pre-recorded sessions decades before hip-hop made it common practice to do so. This also gave me the room to feature other artist [Chuck Berry, The Temptations, Talib, etc.] and re-present those classic Mos [Def] versus in a new context." 
 
Soul Mates Series:

Amerigo Gazaway's *Soul Mates* series continues the theme of his previous work in creating collaborations that never were. On the series' latest installment, Amerigo unites Brooklyn rapper Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) and soul legend Marvin Gaye for a dream collaboration aptly titled "Yasiin Gaye". Building the album's foundation from deconstructed samples of Gaye's Motown classics, Gazaway re-purposes the instrumentation into new productions within a similar framework. Carefully weaving Bey's tangled raps and Gaye's soulful vocals over his new arrangements, the producer delivers a quality much closer to an authentic collaboration than a lukewarm "mashup" album.

Produced by: Amerigo Gazaway 

Executive Producer: Rickey Mindlin

Album Artwork by: Drew Dernavich

DIY Acapellas by: The Goodwill Projects


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Yasiin Gaye - There is a Way

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If you've caught Blackalicious on tour over the last fifteen years or so, you will have witnessed first hand the prodigious talent of Portland based rapper and singer Vursatyl. As well as playing a major role in the Blackalicious stage show, Vursatyl is set to feature on their eagerly awaited fourth album 'Imani' (released summer 2015). Standing toe to toe with Gift Of Gab, surely one of the most ferociously gifted MCs on the planet is no mean feat, but one which Vursatyl performs with ease.

Blackalicious producer and owner of Quannum Projects Chief Xcel discovered Vursatyl's crew 'Livesavas' back in the late 90's and invited them to join him on the road to promote the Quannum Spectrum album (which featured Jurassic 5, El-P and Souls of Mischief among many others). Lifesavas went on to record two critically acclaimed albums for the label, and were named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of their 'Top Ten Artists To Watch'.

Now 24 years into his rap career, Crooked Straights marks a new chapter in Vurstatyl's story; unbelievably this is the first time he's taken centre stage to release a solo record. Full of warm, soulful, Dilla-esque hip hop beats created largely by local Portland producers, Vursatyl provides a master-class in the art of lyricism with a record which surely cements his reputation as one of the most respected artists in the hip hop community. Conscious lyrics delivered with a sense of fun and a touch of swagger makes this a ‘must check’ record for fans of golden era Hip Hop.

‘Crooked Straights is my conflict. This Gold Chain wearin’, clothes hound, fly guy is "Crooked". He’s also something of a taboo in "conscious Hip Hop". But I also strive to keep things positive, both in mind and word... That's the "Straights".’

For fans of:
J Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, Slum Village, Common, Blackalicious, Pete Rock.

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Super

Vursatyl - Super (Feat. Dion)

Positive K - Make It Happen feat. Greg Nice

“Can’t Feel Nothin’” is the lead single from Texas‘ legendary psychedelic gospel soul group The Relatives’ forthcoming album, “Goodbye World”, with a searing and heartfelt rendition of “No Man Is An Island” on the B-side.

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The Relatives: Can't Feel Nothin'

Just a little something I put together in the name of Hip Hop and the Bronx right here from home while I deal with this injury. Hopefully you all appreciate it for what it is, GOOD music and lyricism. Thank you all for the support!!! & Keep pushing!!!

05 Danger (When The East Is In The House)

Never relealed on CD, this version is Original from a sealed Vinyl. Remastered by me using SSL, Waves, Duende® and Izotope processors.-I preserved the original sound not adding any EQ.-Remastered at my Studio in Orange County, California.-Enjoy...

RAY PARKER JR-Get Off©Remastered

James Brown - Papa Dont Take No Mess (UNCUT)

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