Run The Jewels – Jewel Runner Tour Mix (Mixed By Trackstar The DJ) [Audio x Download]

“We are a week into tour but better late than never: I present for your enjoyment the Jewel Runner Tour mixtape. I’ve dropped more merch than mixes lately–including my SKRATCH FAN snapback collabo with DJ Q-Bert and the RAPFANxRTJDJ t-shirt–but it all starts with the music, so I had to put something together for the tour. The project features tracks from all four acts, including Boots’ Meow the Jewels remix and RTJ’s late night television performance with TV On The Radio, as well as incredibly dope exclusives from Fashawn and Cuz Lightyear. Mike and El did some light hosting in classic WRTJ fashion, and the artwork was expertly handled by the great Ian Klarer, who also did the tour poster and last year’s tour mix cover, among other things. Stream or download the mix online, but if you’re a collector and want a physical copy you’ll have to come out to one of our tour dates and hit up the merch table, or catch me spinning at an afterparty. RTJ all day…salutes.” – Trackstar The DJ Peep the full tracklist after the break.

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Ciara – Paint It Black [Audio]

Ciara, R&B’s still-reigning princess, is taking a dark, psychedelic turn with her new song, featured in “The Last Witch Hunter”. For the action film starring Vin Diesel, out October 23rd, the singer tackles the Rolling Stones’ bewitching “Paint It Black,” and reimagines it as a syrupy, mesmerizing slow-burner. Hear the track below, and read Ciara’s thoughts on the Stones, Missy Elliott and what comes next after Jackie. Read Ciara’s interview with the Rollingstone magazine here.

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Anderson .Paak: A N I M A L (Episode 1 & 2) [Video]

Anderson .Paak unknowingly foreshadowed one hell of a ride last year on 2014’s Venice. The album’s first track, aptly titled “Waves” has sounds of the Pacific Ocean crashing onto the shore of Venice Beach in his native California. Paak also included a clip of renowned surfer Miki Dora (RIP) talking about what it feels like to ride a huge wave. We’re pretty certain that Paak can relate: Six production and vocal credits collectively on Dr. Dre’s Compton album have the artist formerly known as Breezy Lovejoy riding on top of a wave of buzz and opportunity that is arguably unparalleled this year. Last week, he teamed up with Chicago/L.A. production duo Blended Babies to release The Anderson .Paak EP. Working with L.A. producer Knxwledge, the two recently finished up their next NxWorries EP while simultaneously touring with Earl Sweatshirt. Now Paak is preparing his next solo effort, Malibu, working with a crazy who’s who list that currently includes Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 9th Wonder, and Madlib among others. Today, Mass Appeal premieres Anderson .Paak’s new web series, A N I M A L. Curated by Ian Schwartzman and Adrian Miller, and shot by Micah Stell, the show is a quick-paced, jump cut-filled account of newfound fame, which mirrors the wonderfully turbulent life that Paak is adjusting to. “It’s been a crazy ride and I’m not really concerned with stopping any time soon,” says Paak. “This is what we’ve been working toward for a long a time. We’re ready, and I’m

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