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Day: February 18, 2016

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J Dilla – The Introduction [Audio]

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The Estate of James Yancey has revived J Dilla’s longstanding company PayJay as a functioning imprint to release Dilla’s long lost vocal album, “The Diary” on April 15th, in conjunction with Mass Appeal Records. Initially intended for release in 2002, The Diary is the final batch of unissued material that Dilla had assembled for release during his lifetime, lending crucial insight into the producer’s prowess and thought process in the period leading up to his break with the major label system and the extremely fertile period that followed (which encompassed the making of the canonical classics Ruff Draft, Jaylib, and Donuts). “The Diary” features vocal performances by J Dilla, Snoop Dogg, Bilal, Kokane, Frank and Dank, Nottz and Boogie, over production by Dilla, Madlib, Pete Rock, Hi-tek, Nottz, House Shoes, Supa Dave West, Bink! and Karriem Riggins. Pre-order the album on iTunes.

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NOISEY Bompton: Live From Rosecrans (Part 3) [Video]

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Compton is full of up-and-coming rap talent, some of which can be seen on the cover of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly.’ Artists like Boogie, Jay Worthy, Hitta J3, and Kalifornia King Special are busy building their music careers—while also trying to get by day to day. In part three of this episode, Snoop calls in to a radio show hosting several Compton rappers. Zach talks to one of them, Kalifornia King Special, who has found a way to make some extra money on the side. Then, we spend some time on Rosecrans Avenue with Hitta J3, whose song “Do Yo Gudda” has become Compton’s latest dance craze. Surrounded by four generations of family, J3 and his mother share stories of the effects gang life has had on their family and neighborhood. Noisey Bompton is a new documentary made by the people who brought you Noisey Atlanta and Noisey Chiraq. It’s the first episode in an eight part series, NOISEY, on VICE’s upcoming TV channel VICELAND. Each episode focuses on a different city, its major stars, and the stories and issues that influence its music scene.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Season 3 (Episode 23) [Video]

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Vinyl Destination crew head to Denver for a show at the renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater. A rainy weather forecast threatens to put a damper on the show at the majestic venue. But resident meteorologist Stevee Blast disputes the prediction. Stevee’s attempt to put everyone’s minds at ease leaves Jeff unfazed because the show must to on…until it doesn’t. Sunny skies suddenly give way to black clouds, lightning and hail. Ferno scrambles to protect the equipment while the others take cover from the torrential downpour. Although the weather interrupted the show, Dayne and Jeff refuse to let the delay rain on their parade. It turns out waiting for a storm to pass is the perfect time for a dance break.

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