Love the writeup man, never understood why 2pac didn't get the respect from the "hip-hop elites".  Oh, and the mix is fantastic as well!

this mix pays pefect homage to the legend 

Called "the best Roots mixtape ever" by The Source Magazine and named Allhiphop.com's "Best Mixtapes of the Year 2006", J.PERIOD's official Best of the Roots is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item and a must-have for any fan of the best band in hip hop. Packed with over 50 tracks of Roots classics, rarities and exclusive J.PERIOD remixes, The Best of the Roots also features 6 exclusive new Black Thought freestyles and original tracks produced by J.PERIOD. Guest appearances from standout Roots crew members, plus Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Big Pun, Stevie Wonder and more.

The Best of The Roots (Hosted by Black Thought)

This is a small glimpse of the kind of stuff I will be spinning Sunday, April 13th at Leftfield (87 Ludlow St, NYC). For more details, please check out this link -> https://www.facebook.com/events/375726785903195/ 

Hope to see you there!!
LOVE!!!
-Dar  

Spunday Crate Escape Appetizer Mix

Roots Picnic Mixtape 2014 (mixed by Matthew Law fka @djphsh)

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Roots Picnic Mixtape 2014 mixed by Matthew Law

Originally recorded in 2007.  This was the mix that forced me to buy Torq. I remember fiending for "Everything I am" after hearing Graduation and wanting to get that song on my turntables desperately. When the people at Fat Beats told me that the Graduation album wasn't going to be released on vinyl, something had to give. A few days later I was a Torq owner and working on this mix. I still buy vinyl, but not nearly as much as I once did (which is good for my wallet but bad for the record stores)

Kanye's Crates - Mixed by Pipomixes

Q-Tip Born Day Mix On Shade45 - 4/11/2016

This groundbreaking tribute to The Abstract Poetic, Q-Tip - legendary frontman for A Tribe Called Quest - explores Tip's music, inspirations and insights by weaving Tribe and Tip classics, J.PERIOD remixes, behind-the-scenes interviews, and exclusive new tributes performed by an all-star roster of legendary guests MCs including: De La Soul, Talib Kweli & Questlove, Kid Cudi, Blu and more, all paying tribute to the music and legacy of Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest.

The Best of Q-Tip Vol. 1: The [Abstract] Best

J.PERIOD Presents.... The [Abstract] Best

DJ JazzyJeff & Questlove @The Roots Picnic 2010

Recorded a few years ago for Q-Tip's radio show Abstract Radio...

THINK B.I.G.

June 16th, 1971... Somewhere along the way it became "uncool" to listen to 2pac among hip hop elites. I'm not sure why, but the vanguards of rap music have never given 2pac the same critical love as other deceased rappers such as Biggie, Big L, or even Big Pun. Not that he doesn't get love (I believe he is the highest selling rap artist of all time), it just seems that the same heads who worship Biggie, Tribe, De la, and Rakim, don't have an appreciation for the musical contribution of 2pac. With that in mind, I designed this mix to make believers out of all those who are lukewarm toward 2pac. This is a 2pac mix for the snobbiest of hip hop elites. This is not a mix that will feature songs like California Love or All About U. Rather, this mix primarily consists of selections that showcase the section of 2pac's catalogue that should satisfy the finickiest of music critics. He may not have been the greatest lyricist of all time, but you can't deny that dude had a lot to say. As with all of my mixes, a lot of time and effort was put into crafting this mix. I hope you all enjoy it.

2pacamixnow

J.PERIOD presents a musical storybook paying homage to the lasting legacy of Tupac Shakur... previously unreleased!!

2pacamixnow

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