Fresh Daily "Apollo 13"

September 27 @ Public Assembly

News Alert
Zion i from Oakland California will be in New York this weekend

Zion I (pronounced "Zion Eye") are a hip hop duo from Oakland, California. The duo consists of producer (& DJ), AmpLive, and MC Zumbi. The group is known to its followers for Amp's futuristic production techniques, using a mix of live instrumentation and samples, and Zumbi's positive and socially conscious lyrics. Zion I debuted in 1997 with the locally distributed cassette-only EP Enter the Woods. Their first single on Indie label Ground Control Records ("Inner Light") paved the way for an album deal and in 2000, they released the critically acclaimed Mind Over Matter. In total, they have released six studio albums, 2000's Mind Over Matter, 2003's Deep Water Slang V2.0, 2005's True & Livin', 2006's Break a Dawn (a Japan exclusive), also in 2006 a collaborative album with The Grouch, Heroes in the City of Dope, and 2009's The Take Over.





Along with :
AOK Collective
Jon Hope
The Lessondary
Sleepwalkas
Upperclassmen
Fastlyfe

@ Public Assembly
70 North 6th STreet
Broklyn, NY
11211

$12.00 at the door
18+


www.publicassemblynyc.com

Nas Samples You Can Loop...

In Honor Of Nas' Born Day today...





...i'm using him as an excuse to post my favorite samples.

I decided to steer from the 7 second loops in order for you to enjoy. Instead I picked the joints you can let ride in your speakers and can stand alone without the stamp of being "sampled."

By the way if you care, Nas turns 36 today.




Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack "Born To Love," used for Nas "2nd Childhood"



Yes, this is the same Peabo who gained immortality on cartoon soundtracks.


The Gap Band "Yearning For Your Love," used for Nas feat. AZ "Life's A Bitch"



Nas and AZ's inaugural duet showcases the yin and yang of their talents. Charlie Wilson must be proud.


Stacy Lattisaw "Let Me Be Your Angel," used for Nas "Stillmatic (Intro)"



When I first used to hear Nas say "Stacy Lattisaw tapes" (i.e. Doo Rags) multiple times and had no idea what he meant. After discovering who I speculate is a young Marsha Ambrosius, I get why Nasir was such a fan.


Glen Jones "Show Me," used for AZ feat. Nas "How Ya Livin'"



An 80's track that became a 90's summer anthem for me, I'll pick the latter on this one.



Michael Jackson "Human Nature," used for Nas "It Ain't Hard To Tell"



Unthinkable at the time, sampling MJ assisted in making Illmatic and instant classic.


Minnie Ripperton "Here We Go" used for AZ feat. Nas "Gimmie Yours"



It's Minnie so you know you can't go wrong. From the intro the joint is heat regardless if it was sampled.




BONUS*

This wasn't as a sample but a track I always loved:



Nas "Life We Chose" + MF Doom "Arrow Root" = Nastrodoomus "Life"

"Life" dropped way back in '03, but it's is my personal favorite "unofficial" Nas cut to date.

You Read It Right...

To read the rant as well as check out the new Smoking Section layout, check out: TSS

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II SUPPORT AND COP THREE!

You know I don't big up shit in regards to alot of artists. So it speaks volumes when I headline Cuban Linx II with getting three copies. This is the type of music we complain we never hear. So now you have it in your hands to stop talking smack and support music that represents an innovator in the game that's still here.


Order the album http://tinyurl.com/ly97xl

Event: MCMI Mondays // Forbidden City, NYC

Join Illmind and the good folks at MCMI Mondays // Forbidden City, NYC - and cool out and vibe out to exclusive joints, tonight: Mon, 9/7 at 9p!

Timeless Joint: Live At The BBQ

Another timeless joint to lace 'ya Labor Day grill...!

Timeless Joint: Crooklyn Dodgers

We did it like that, and now we do it like this...

Yeah, son!

Fresh Daily "Untucked Nunchucks" Video

Produced by the world famous Ski Beats

Trey Songz & Drake "Successful" Video

I like this joint mainly because it's mellow as shit while discussing the theme of
success...