DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Season 2 (Episode 2) [Video]

In the second episode of Vinyl Destination, Season 2, DJ Jazzy Jeff and his crew make rounds on the West Coast. Their first stop is San Francisco, and the name of the game is gadgets. Jeff pays a visit to DJ Tech Tools where he puts on his designer hat to create something really cool. Then Jeff heads to entertainment technology giant Gracenote where he participates in an intimate interview with his good friend and president of the company, Stephen White. And if you thought it couldn’t get better, Jeff and the guys meet up with the legendary Qbert at the Thud Rumble office to talk music and gadgets before a night of a lifetime at The Mighty with DJ ShortKut. In Vegas, the guys discover that Way Too Many, literally means Way Too Many at a 90’s themed party at Ghostbar in The Palms Hotel and Casino. Or was it a furry party? Either way there’s plenty of music, dancing and drinking to go around. Jeff closes out his trip in the Big Apple to pay a visit to some other longtime friends. Find out who in this episode of Vinyl Destination.

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Mello Music Group presents Mandala, Vol. 2: Today’s Mathematics [Album Stream]

Following a triumphant 2013 for the Mello Music Group label, with full-length releases from Oddisee, Quelle Chris, Ugly Heroes, 14KT and Gensu Dean & Planet Asia to name a few, Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics celebrates the breadth of talent on deck over sixteen carefully-selected new tracks. Showcasing the depth of lyricists and producers that the MMG squad has to offer, the LP delivers everything from brag rap workouts, electro funk excursions, tales of relationships turned sour and late night kush soundtracks. Acting as both an ideal introduction to the Mello Music Group roster for newer listeners and a celebration of the strength of the label for existing fans, Mandala Vol. 2, Today’s Mathematics is an essential experience for anyone with an ear for soulful music that isn’t afraid to stay down to earth while shooting for the stars. Mandala Vol. 2, Today's Mathematics by Mello Music Group

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Mello Music Group presents Mandala, Vol. 1: Polysonic Flows [Album Stream]

Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows is the fourth Mello Music Group compilation – previous compilations include Mental Liberation, Helpless Dreamer, and Self Sacrifice. It’s also perhaps our best to date. The album showcases our ever-evolving roster of top-tier producers and rappers, many of whom (e.g. Oddisee, Quelle Chris, Has-Lo) fill both roles with equal dexterity. Additionally, it features several artists MMG plans to collaborate with in 2014, a testament to our commitment to working with those who possess singular sonic and lyrical abilities. Mandala Vol. 1, Polysonic Flows by Mello Music Group

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Devine Carama – Underground Rap Road [Steam x Download]

This is the third installment of Devine’s Music Monday series. It’s a joint called “Underground Rap Road” produced by Brown Bag AllStars own J57. This song will also appear on his “The Dream Walker” EP late next month. Devine Carama’s Thought “This track fits better in the theme of the EP than just a one off.. My thought process was comparing the “underground railroad” to the underground rap scene. Basically saying that music integrity, usually found on the underground scene, can lead artists to artistic freedom..”

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