Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Shame (Alex Goose Remix) [Audio]

We wanted to make Madlib and Freddie Gibbs’ “Piñata” available for everyone that asked to use it in TV shows. So we asked the homey Alex Goose to run through the Now-Again catalog and remix it with samples from within. A year later and you probably heard some of the tunes as you were scanning the tube, maybe Alex’s “Shame” remix in Lebron James’ “Survivor’s Remorse.” Alex made a custom run of a few hundred hand made LP’s for Madlib Invazion, and we’re selling ’em here. He only made one, short run of these – and they took forever to make, so they won’t be repressed. When they’re gone, they’re gone. Hand stamped Stoughton “tip–on” LP sleeve sealed with a sticker, clear vinyl, includes Erin Garcia print and download card for vocal and instrumental album.

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The Drum Broker Presents: Behind The Beats w/ Marco Polo [Video]

Within the past decade or so, Toronto, Canada has proven to be a special breeding ground for a, well, special breed of both the emcee and producer type. Putting aside the obvious circle of T-Dot “celebrities” that includes Drake, the OVO camp and The Weeknd, the capital of Ontario has given us incredible talent such as K’naan, k-os, Kardinal Offishall, Classified and one of the hardest working producers East of the Mississippi, Marco Polo. Marco, known for his early boom-bap work with the late Pumpkinhead has gone on to stack up production credits for the likes of Block McCloud, Masta Ace, Supernatural, Skyzoo, Pharoahe Monch, Your Old Droog, Rah Digga and more. The list is near endless. Recently, Alkota (of The Drum Broker) sat down with the authority of the MPC to discuss his come up in the game, the increasing contrast in technology since stepping in the arena, what’s in store for him in the future and more. It’s a lengthy feature, clocking in at almost 20 minutes, but for the up-and-coming beatmaker/producer, it’s loaded with lots of information and small trade secrets that you simply cannot pass up. Be sure to check out Marco’s freelease “Gifted” as well as his production on Saga’s “Tell Me.” via 2DBZ

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Puff Daddy On Sway In The Morning [Video]

Diddy bopping through the pressure of staying relevant changing lanes at will, impacting a generation (multiple times), opening doors for future talent via REVOLT and one of the most influential figures in music of all time stopped by SITM for his birthday. It’s always an event when Puff shows up, this trip was no different as Sway had to pull out the never worn sneakers for the special occasion. No matter what he has his hands on, that signature confidence never falters and it was on full display when asked “Who is the #1 producer in the game?” – Me. Sometimes people forget what got Diddy here, the music and talent. He admits to getting back into that super producer mode for the ‘MMM’ project, putting together a quality body of work and what better time to share it with the people than on his birthday? One down and one to go as this is the prelude to his last album ‘No Way Out 2’. If inspiration, true hustle and a never lose mentality had a face, it would be almost impossible to find a better poster child than this guy right here. Longevity. Legacy. Legendary. Check out the full interview and be sure to listen to ‘MMM’ front to back ASAP.

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MoSS On Hearing Unreleased Nas Records, Relationship With DJ Premier & Sean Price + Producing For HB [Video]

Hailing from Toronto, MoSS has been quietly making quality hip-hop records with the likes of DJ Premier, Joell Ortiz, Skyzoo and many more. Out promoting his debut LP, “Marching to the Sound of My Own Drum” MoSS shares some incredible stories about work he’s done with people he’s never met in person before. With this list including Kool G Rap and even Heather B, MoSS speaks on the notion of being content sampling records and making music while staying out of the spotlight. Someone with a truly unique sound and look on life, MoSS is definitely someone to keep your eyes on. His album “Marching to the Sound of My Own Drum” drops on November 13, until then check out the exclusive interview with Sway.

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