We celebrate the life of Aaliyah today, the anniversary of her passing, by offering up 2 tracks from the Duck Down stash. 

'Nightriders' was originally released in 1997 on Boot Camp Clik's 'For The People' album. 

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Taken from King Magnetic's debut solo album, "Timing Is Everything" [2015]

Track produced and mixed by DJ Premier. 
Recorded by Khrysis @ Bright Lady Studios in Raleigh, NC.

"Status" (feat. DJ Premier)

The Compound presents Fear of a Free Planet

The Compound links up with Philadelphia Freeway in a time where the world is in a bit of chaos.  With America in a funny, yet uncomfortable political race for the next president, and wars brewing globally, there is a need for substance in entertainment.  The music game has a void, and Freeway is here to fill it.  

Taking it back to the essence with soulful samples and legendary lyrics, Free blesses us with his new body of work including production by some of Hip Hop’s greatest producers.  With sounds from Don Cannon, Jake One and Merc Beatz, this project is not missing a beat.  Then, to hear Freeway rocking over a J Dilla track is simply a gift in itself.  Features with artists such as Styles P and Memphis Bleek also contribute to making this project a classic.  Lastly, we get to experience Freeway’s story about his kidney failure on a bonus track through the eyes of his understudy Scholito.  Hopefully, Fear of a Free Planet, aka The Free Tape, will inspire peace and positivity for listeners searching for a bit of hope in this crazy world.  Early!!

2. WASTED [ Prod By MERC BEATZ ]

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After years of work and several delays, Brooklyn rapper U.G. (of the acclaimed duo, Cella Dwellas) is ready to drop his debut solo album, 'Portals.' But before the full project arrives, he’s delivered a mission statement of sorts with the lead single, “The Mystic” which will please longtime fans, and introduce newcomers to one of rap’s most unique voices.

U.G.’s distinct approach to his artform is heard almost immediately, as the beat supplied by IDE creeps and looms beneath his vocals. The BK spitter attacks it with precision and prowess like only he can: “Listen/ I bang my chest like a bongo/ Congo/ Push rocks like Rondo/ Arms throw/ Combos/ F*ck up your whole ensemble.” And when he gets to the hook to proclaim, “My sh*t sound like nothin’ else you ever heard,” it’s pretty much impossible to disagree.
Given that it’s been a minute since we’ve heard from the Cella Dwellas, it’s safe to say that 'Portals' is not just long overdue, but also one of the more anticipated projects of the year. We know you’ll agree once you get to hear it yourself when it drops in October.

“The Mystic” is now available for stream, and can be downloaded off the iTunes pre-order link for Portals, as the project’s debut instant-grat track. ‘Portals,' which includes guest features from the likes of Celph Titled, Mista Sinista, Life Long, Necro and more, hits all major digital retailers and streaming outlets on October 21, via Creative Juices Music.

Portals Package Deal’ ($45): http://bit.ly/PortalsPackageDeal
• CD
• T-Shirt (Black or Grey)
• Limited Edition Cassette Tape (Bonus Track “We Not Playing” ft. ILL Bill [revisited version])
• Sticker Package
• Instrumental CD/Bonus Tracks
• Poster signed by U.G.

Tracklist: 
01.  Intro (The Material World) 
02.  The Mystic (feat. Mista Sinista)***
03.  Broken Vessel (feat. DJ White Shadow)
04.  Super Gods (feat. DJ White Shadow)
05.  You Already Snow (feat. Celph Titled)
06.  Megatron***
07.  Might & Magic**
08.  Interlude***
09.  Mind Right
10.  Light Years (feat. Life Long)
11.   Portals (feat. Mista Sinista)
12.  Mosh To This (feat. Necro)
13.  Ready For War (feat. Mista Sinista)
14. The Portals Closing
*All tracks produced & mixed by IDE
**Might & Magic produced by U.G.
*** Additional Production by Warren Syde

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Portals

U.G. - The Mystic (prod. by IDE) *Video Link In Description

Dwight Arrington Myers was born on May 24, 1967 in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, the son of nurse Eulahlee Lee and machine technician Clifford Vincent Myers.[5] In the early 1970s, his family moved to Mount Vernon, New York,[6] where he was raised. In an interview, his mother stated that he spent most of his childhood hanging out with his brother Floyd and his childhood friend Mo.[7]

Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records, with Heavy D as the frontman and only rapper. Eddie F was his business partner in the group, DJ, and one of the producers. The other two members, T-Roy and G-Wiz were the dancers. Their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987. The album was a commercial success; Big Tyme was a breakthrough that included four hits. "Trouble T. Roy" died at age 22 in a fall on July 15, 1990, in Indianapolis. Dixon's death led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey. Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip hop classic.[4]

In 1989 Heavy D performed a guest rap on Janet Jackson's hit single "Alright", an early example of rap appearances on pop songs.[8] It was also the highest peaking song which he had performed on in the Billboard Hot 100.[9] In 1992 he appeared on Michael Jackson's single "Jam", and also gained a higher profile by singing the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in various television shows before returning to the music charts with Nuttin' But Love. After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff (play)|Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev.[4] In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild, rapping in the song "Keep It Coming". Heavy D was referred to in the song "Juicy" by the Notorious B.I.G., and appeared in his music video for "One More Chance".

While still an artist at Uptown Records, Myers was instrumental in convincing Andre Harrell to originally hire Sean "Diddy" Combs for his first music business gig as an intern. In the early 1990s, he is also credited[according to whom?] for convincing Harell to sign Jodeci. Myers became the first rapper to head a major music label when he became the president of Uptown Records.[citation needed] During this time, Myers also developed the boy band Soul for Real, and was the executive producer and principal writer of several songs on the group's breakout album, Candy Rain.[10] He later became senior vice president at Universal Music.[11]

He fathered a daughter in 2000 with chef Antonia Lofaso, a contestant on the fourth season of Top Chef.[12]

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