Got It Going On. ft A Tribe Called Quest

Buy on iTunes: geni.us/1f3R
On February 10th, 2006, the world of Hip Hop lost J Dilla aka Jay Dee.
James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey leaves behind an impression on Hip Hop that will last the test of time. A bridge between Hip Hop’s underground and mainstream, Dilla’s contributions ranged from single- handedly defining Detroit Hip Hop as a founding member of Slum Village to providing his production talents to Common, D’Angelo, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, The Roots, Janet Jackson and Macy Gray.

The Shining marked the reunion of J Dilla & BBE, who had released Welcome 2 Detroit, J Dilla’s debut album. The Shining serves as a showcase of J Dilla’s talents which features him not only as a producer, but also as a rapper, singer and musician. Featured guests on this album include Busta Rhymes, Common, Pharoahe Monch, D’Angelo, Madlib, Black Thought, Medaphor aka MED, and Guilty Simpson.
jdillafoundation.org/


The Shining Instrumental

So Far To Go

J Dilla - So Far to Go (Feat. Common & D'Angelo)

The Foreign Exchange - All That You Are Feat. Median

Median - Special feat. Phonte, YahZarah, and Bahamadia

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But the crimes I see, always tied to an IC3,
The streets made me violent, they claim that shit's my alignment,
But I don’t wanna be no IC3, nah, that ain't me.

I was raised in the chaos, trapped in this gridlock,
Sentenced by the jurisdiction, can't break this tick-tock,
Speaking the system, I tried to apply distance,
But I’m still barred with the friction, that’s my mission.

Too many men caught up, lost in the haze,
Either they use or they sell, caught up in the maze,
Trapped in a cell, where the mind goes to hell,
Like I don’t wanna be no stereotypical black male.

They say you're a product of your environment,
But I refuse to be defined by a moment of silence,
Breaking these chains, gotta find my way out,
IC3, I’m done with that doubt.

Living in a world where the vision’s so bleak,
But I’m here to rise up, never accept defeat,
They label us quick, but never know our story,
I’m rewriting the script, I’m claiming my glory.

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But I’m breaking the cycle, that ain’t my alignment,
Too many trapped by the drugs and the sales,
But I’m rewriting the tale, I refuse to fail.

Yeah, I’m stepping out bold, with a fire in my soul,
Flipping the script, watch this black boy roll,
I’m a king in the making, hear the story unfold,
No more chains on my dreams, just let ‘em be told.

So here’s to the fighters, the dreamers, the ones,
Who refuse to let the struggle define who they become,
Stand tall, break the walls, we’ll rewrite the scene,
No more IC3, just living the dream.

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But I’m elevating high, no more confinement,
I’m here to say that this story’s not done,
Light up the path, watch me rise like the sun.

Yo, they say you're a product of your environment,
But the crimes I see, always tied to an IC3,
The streets made me violent, they claim that shit's my alignment,
But I don’t wanna be no IC3, nah, that ain't me.

I was raised in the chaos, trapped in this gridlock,
Sentenced by the jurisdiction, can't break this tick-tock,
Speaking the system, I tried to apply distance,
But I’m still barred with the friction, that’s my mission.

Too many men caught up, lost in the haze,
Either they use or they sell, caught up in the maze,
Trapped in a cell, where the mind goes to hell,
Like I don’t wanna be no stereotypical black male.


Ends & Beyond

02 Tall Black Guy   I Will Never Know (TBG Remix) [First Word Records]

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Orchestra - Stakes Is High ft Posdnuos & Talib Kweli

Extra Medium is a production duo: Buscrates 16-Bit Ensemble and Sam Champ. This is their first project together, although the two have been close friends for two decades. The EP will be available both digitally and as a 10" April 29, 2013. It will include 4 tracks from their upcoming album release.

The concept of the album is that the foundation for every song comes from a single sample source: a particular piece of vinyl that's neither rare nor well-known outside of a handful of producers. What began as a friendly two-man beat competition grew into a full scale project that includes over a half dozen vocalists, an executive producer (OP! from I Love Vinyl), and a Philadelphia-based record label (Record Breakin' Music). The album is schedule for a Fall 2013 release.

---
Tracks:
1. Know Thy Self ft. Miles Bonny and John Robinson
2. Tonight ft. Zaki Ibrahim
3. Born Again ft. Nicholas Ryan Gant and Fresh Daily
4. Eyes of Dreams (Instrumental) *

* will only be available on vinyl

Order this release at http://www.recordbreakin.com/rbm042.html
EPK - http://youtu.be/tJi1xduub2Y
Available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/extra-medium-ep/id615980881?uo=4
---

Twitter:
#ExtraMedium
@Buscrates
@SamChamp_BKNY
@recordbreakin

Music:
www.recordbreakin.com
http://extramediummusic.tumblr.com
www.buscrates16-bitensemble.bandcamp.com
www.samchamp.bandcamp.com

Buy vinyl or digital

Extra Medium - Know Thy Self (ft. Miles Bonny & John Robinson)

8 Miles To Moenart has literally brought Tall Black Guy full circle. Detroit was where he
started making music, and it’s to his hometown he returns to draw inspiration for his
debut album. Taking in low-slung hip hop, downtempo house and jazz-tinged street soul,
it’s a record of rare focus. Largely instrumental, he’s also added some choice collabs
with Ozay Moore (formerly known as Othello) and Diggs Duke, bringing their own
unique styles to the melting pot. This record encapsulates the musical heritage
of Detroit, through the looking glass of Tall Black Guy's own signature sound.

From Home ,To Work, and Back by Tall Black Guy on First Word Records #8Miles To Moenart

Georgia Anne Muldrow - Run Away

On their new single “Black Is…”, Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore unpack the history of being Black in America with help from DSTL, Sareem Poems and Rich Medina. A powerful prologue is delivered by DSTL followed by back-to-back verses from Ozay and Sareem over TBG's soulful composition. And despite the pain expressed through their lyrics, it's the message of hope that triumphs; a sentiment echoed in Rich Medina's epilogue. “Black Is…” can be streamed now everywhere via Coalmine Records in celebration of Black History Month.

The Foreign Exchange - All That You Are Feat. Median

elSuun

Recent comments

Umi Jenevieve

ko

prest.pill

Pumlee Latanya

Related tracks