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A few years ago, me and Busta got together and did a really fun project: DILLAGENCE.

Busta had a bunch of unreleased Busta and Dilla collabos in the stash… and we thawed them out, remastered them, added some special guests… and voila… instant classic.  Dillagence!

This is the intro (produced as an ode to Dilla by the legendary DJ Spinna).

Busta tells a great story on this one.

Full download available at iamMICK.com.


MICK + Busta Rhymes: Dillagence (Ode To J. Dilla)

The new street single from Skyzoo & Torae: "All In Together" feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson, produced by Black Milk. The album "Barrel Brothers" hits stores and itunes on 5/27. And if you're in NYC make sure to catch the album release party at SOBs the night of 5/27 as well. Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

All In Together (feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson) Explicit

Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chief/id909152396

Available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Cavalier_Chief?id=Bb5dg4brvxy45hphdvoogebwvle



Buy Now!

Cavalier - Bitter Truth feat. Raekwon (prod by BMB SpaceKid)

second single from the up and coming album "I'll Be Gorgeous When I Die" produced by Flash Frequency

Find A Way

Week number 2 came to me fairly easy. Pretty much a freestyle. I was in a place where I didn't know if I wanted to speak or sing but I needed to get these words out. Hope you feel me.

Reneé

Another Night On The Roof (Another Night on The Roof produced by Flying Lotus)- FlyLo Thurs 2

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Performed by Tanika Keys, Ron John & Shawn Taylor 
Featuring Kay (The Foundation)
Produced by Kay & Luke of The Foundation

Six Minutes 'til Sunrise "Let It Flow" featuring Kay (The Foundation)

DJ Premier feat. Papoose - Hold The City Down

The Apocalypse of James

Simply

The last month has been filled with "1st's" for Torii Wolf; premiering her debut solo track, 1st,” with Pitchfork and the corresponding video with Vevo,  announcing her debut solo album, Flow Riiot, (that just happens to be produced by DJ Premier) and now her “1st” remix featuring Dilated Peoples; which was premiered today by Mass Appeal. 

The original version of “1st” found Premier digging into his past catalog and reshuffling the deck on a Rakka Iriscience vocal sample from his “Good As Gone” production which appeared on Dilated Peoples Directors Of Photography album to create another spellbinding scratch-chorus “I’ve seen the last come first, I’ve seen the first last.” With the release of the remix today, “1st” has officially come full circle as Torii and Preemo recruit Evidence and Rakka to officially join them; and with their respective verses and Premier implementing extra punch to the drums and additional piano harmonies—the “1st” (Remix) sounds like an entirely different song.

“I changed the arrangement of Torii's verses and removed the second verse completely” Premier relayed to Mass Appeal.  “I added some extra piano harmonies and it fit on the first attempt. I played all of the sounds; including the piano so there are no samples on the original nor the remix.  Ev and Rakaa sent me 24 bars in total and I split them up into a sixteen and an eight bar set up.   They sounded so good from the original it was a no brainer to get them on the Remix.” 

“When I first laid the song down with Preem we didn't really know where the song would end up" Torii stated.  Preem makes the beat and I express the emotion it evokes inside of me. From there it evolves. Preem is brilliant and he found the perfect line from “Good As Gone” to throw into the mix of the song. I am blown away by what Evidence and Raaka have come up with on this Remix. I love how well they were able to connect with the concept. To feel understood and to hear how other people can unleash a similar emotion (in their own words) and share an understanding of the story is an incredible feeling.” 

Discussing the “1st” (Remix) with Mass Appeal, Ev and Rakaa discuss how Remix discussions began in earnest almost immediately.   “I thought it was dope right off the bat” Evidence shared.  “I kept playing it and really peeped what she was talking about; and felt it even more. Of course I was excited that Preem was cutting our voices up.  I think every rapper secretly wishes that will happen to them.” Rakaa expressed similar sentiments “When I first heard the original, I was kind of shocked because I didn't know we were going to be such an integral part of the song. It's just a line, but Premier put that coal under pressure until it became a diamond. The power and emotion of Tori's voice mixed with a uniquely dope chamber of Boom-Bap created something that is somehow both dark and brilliant--almost haunting. I wanted to be a part of any remix that they were doing immediately, so it was an honor to get the call from my big brother.”
 
“1st” and its accompanying Remix offer just a glimpse at the musical symmetry and bond Torii developed with Premier; a Hip-Hop king who has a habit of contributing and producing historic projects behind the boards. Torii Wolf’s forthcoming debut brings a full clip of moods, range, and vast musical talent. Torii and Premier’s collaborative union bum-rushes the walls of genre, age, and expectations to let the world know there’s a Flow Riiot going on.

For More Information:
https://twitter.com/toriiwolf
https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER
https://twitter.com/dilatedpeoples 
http://www.toriiwolf.com/ 
http://premierwuzhere.com/
https://www.facebook.com/toriisound/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/DJPremierOfficial
https://soundcloud.com/premier-wuz-here
https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/ 
http://instagram.com/djpremier#


Flow Riiot

Torii Wolf f/ Dilated Peoples “1st” (Remix) (Produced by DJ Premier)

Jake One's Prayer Hands will be released Fall 2016 on LP and CS
via Street Corner Music x Rappers I Know. 


Jake One - Prayer Hands A 06 Crowning (3 Kings Inst)

#SCM2018 (shout to Dolfin Records on this one)

Stay tuned.

streetcornerscm.com

-Shoes

Liv.e - On My Mind

The Foreign Exchange "Everything Must Go" from their brand new album "Authenticity" (2010)

The Foreign Exchange - Everything Must Go

"Take Your Time" is Blakk Soul's MMG debut and is as musically sophisticated and seasoned as any in the genre. The record's sultry melodies are colorful and refreshing, a dripping wet bedroom masterpiece that combines RnB, NeoSoul, and Hiphop rhythms to perfection. Step into the luxurious RnB of Blakk Soul.

HipHopDX says:
"Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, Blakk Soul has had to work tirelessly to make his mark.

Managed by Little Brother MC Rapper Big Pooh, he’s had the chance to pen songs and perform vocals for artists such as Playboi Carti, Dr. Dre, Macklemore, Anderson .Paak, Jake One and more.

The R&B/soul singer’s journey ultimately took him to Mello Music Group where he’s found a home on the imprint’s roster.

Six Minutes 'til Sunrise "Let It Flow" featuring Kay (The Foundation)

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