Pete Rock’s Roy Ayers Tribute Mix [Stream x Download]

Pete Rock returns with the Roy Ayers Tribute Mixtape and a collector’s tee designed by 503 Collective. Both items pay tribute to the legendary vibraphonist who also happens to be one of the most sampled artists in hip-hop history alongside the godfather, James Brown. The mix includes Roy Ayers‘ original tracks alongside the hip-hop classics that referenced his unmistakable jazz-funk sound.

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Elliott Wilson Interview w/ Montreality [Video]

Elliott Wilson speaks about: – The type of student he was at school (0:12) – Jobs he had as a teenager growing up (1:43) – His 1st big paycheck (3:01) – Whether or not he enjoys reading (5:56) – The Strong possibility of writing a book (6:41) – His favorite cartoon character (7:58) – JAY ELECTRONICA lacking the desire to share his gift (8:58) – JAY-Z being the greatest rapper of all time (9:21) – How the Internet has affected Hip-Hop (10:40) – How artists can make Elliott a believer, his role in the game (12:36) – Rappers he has never interviewed (14:37) – His most awkward interviews (15:56) – Grammys & Hip-Hop, Macklemore VS. Kendrick (18:08) – His last meal of choice (22:47) – What he has in his pockets (23:28) – His message to the youth (24:07)

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