Will Sessions – Mix Takes: Take One & Take Two [Video]

The soundtrack to “Mix Takes” is now available on a limited edition vinyl pressing. Order the vinyl here. Will Sessions impressed with the meticulous craftsmanship of their studio re-workings of the classic tracks on The Elmatic Instrumentals. With their new two-part video “Mix Takes,” the five-piece band is taking a similar approach in recreating some of their favorite songs–only this time it was all recorded and filmed live in real time. Whether referencing music by jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Bob James or replaying beats made famous by Nas or J Dilla, it’s all presented with seamless transitions in the style of a mixtape, and “Mix Takes” both showcases the band’s individual talents and reflects the airtight performances that have made them one of the hottest live bands in Detroit. Take Two after the jump.

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J The S – The Last Days [Free LP]

Download: J The S – The Last Days Boston rhymesayer J The S has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners his long-awaited debut studio album, The Last Days. Executive Produced by J The S and Good Will, the project features 14 original records from the underground emcee. Included on the tracklist are reader-approved leaks “Simple Man,” “Shadows,” “WTF” and “Razor.” Joining Jake on the guest tip throughout The Last Days are The Kickdrums, Styles P., P-Dub, Harlem, Pill, Franco Anthony, Greater Good, A N E, Janet Onyenucheya, Emilio Rojas and L Michelle. Production comes courtesy of The Kickdrums, J. Cardim, Nelly’s Protoolz, Goodwill & MGI, Franco Anthony, M-Phazes and the artist himself, with additional vocals, cuts and instrumentation by Lion’s Share, DJ Special Blend, Alex Bodnar and Netousha Monroe. Previously:

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