!llmind – Cat In The Hat [Audio]
!llmind liberates a previously unreleased instrumental track, titled “Cat In The Hat”. Check it out below.
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TrackBlasters Radio: 22.02.16
Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today, DJ J-Live takes us on a trip down Memory Lane with his smooth “Mixtape and Chill” mix. Press play and enjoy! Record Of The Day: Kanye West x !llmind – We Still Love Kanye Playlist Kanye West x !llmind – We Still Love Kanye **DJ J-Live’s “Mixtape And Chill” Mix** Download here (right click and save as…)
Read more!llmind x Kanye West – We Still Love Kanye [Audio]
!llmind throws some beat under Kanye’s “The Life of Pablo” acapella track. Listen below.
Read more5 Under Five w/ !llmind [Video]
When you talk of beasts behind the boards, !llmind’s name rings bells. Not one to chase trends, the producer has focused on refining his own sound and found success experimenting within a framework where the freedom to create reigns supreme. While his highly coveted kits have become a staple in his production, he’s never tied to a specific snare or kick, but rather a vibe that becomes lucid after listening to the range of his work. On the latest episode of 5 Under Five, !llmind takes a look back at 2015 and recounts his highlights, which include co-producing “You & The 6” on Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and scoring a project for Star Wars. He was relatively tight-lipped on camera about what he has in the works for 2016, but after we stopped rolling he hinted at a few surprises to come. Ever on the humble, he’s likely downplaying what’s in store. However, he didn’t hesitate to show love to up-and-coming producers he has an eye on, as well as his favorite beats from 2015.
Read moreTimbaland x !llmind – The Force (TURN UP) [Audio]
“The Force (TURN UP)” is taken from Timbaland’s upcoming mixtape, “King Stays King”, which will be dropping on Christmas Day.
Read more!llmind feat. Abir & EFF3X – Fallin’ [Audio x Download]
Taken from !llmind’s highly-anticipated “Meraki” EP, available 11/19.
Read more!llmind – BLAP001 (Beats Love And Party Mix) [Audio]
“B.L.A.P. 001 (which stands for Beats Love And Party) is a mix of unreleased/exclusive beats from some of my music producer friends. With the amount of music that’s released on a daily basis, you have to also imagine how much unreleased music exists on hard drives, especially music producers. I’ve reached out to some of them, asking to send some of their unreleased music to me. With this music (and some of my own) I’ve created a mix series called B.L.A.P. A refreshing collection of beats and songs you never heard yet, but probably should.” – @illmind Hit the jump for the full tracklist.
Read moreJoell Ortiz & !llmind Speak On Sean Price, Their Motivation & What They Hope To Accomplish Next [Video]
Dart Adams sat down with Joell Ortiz and !llmind to talk about everything from !llmind’s origins to their thoughts on the passing of the Legendary Sean Price. Kicking things off Dart brings up !llmind’s origins and where he first saw !llmind on the UGHH forums back in the day. Moving on to Joell they discuss his longevity in the rap game and what keeps him pushing after the success he has already achieved. Getting into some more serious notes, Dart brings up the recent passing of Sean Price prompting both Joell & !llmind to reminisce on their time and work with the artists. Coming back to their group efforts, Dart asks them what they hope they get the opportunity to do with the rest of their careers while also letting them know that this will be his last on camera interview.
Read moreJoell Ortiz & !llmind – Lil Piggies [Video]
“Human” in stores now.
Read more!llmind Details Working With Drake In “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” [Video]
Producer Illmind, who was joined by Joell Ortiz, spoke to VladTV exclusively about the process of producing “You & The 6” off of Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late album. The Brooklyn-based producer said that he worked on the track with Boi-1da and Noah “40” Shebib, and Drake was drawn to their beat. When asked about the project being a surprise drop, Illmind admitted that no one knew Drake was going to release it without any promotion. He explained that he woke up one day and found out that his track made the cut on the surprise album, and Illmind just rolled with it. During the conversation Illmind also spoke about being featured in a beat showcase with Kanye West in the early 2000s, which you can hear more about in the above clip.
Read moreJoell Ortiz & !llmind Speak On Being “Human” & Break Down “Bad Santa” And “Lil’ Piggies” [Video]
It’s always a pleasure when greatness graces the Sway in the Morning studios and we were just blessed with a double dose of it. One of the best producers in the game right now, !llmind, joins the Joell Ortiz to break down their new collaborative project, “Human.” Giving us the overview on his rise to music making genius, !llmind speaks on having a music-loving father who inspired him to create. He tells stories of linking with the likes of D Prosper, Rhymefest and Kanye West on the road to producing on “Cruel Summer.” Starting with one studio session after the House Slippers tour, Ortiz explains that he simply loves being Joell Ortiz as he linked with !llmind to create another project. Keeping things clean cut with no gimmicks the two came up with the title “Human” on the basis of staying true to themselves. From Emilio Rojas to Bodega Bamz to Chris Rivers, Ortiz speaks on keeping his eyes on good talent that holds their own. The two break down the songs “Bad Santa” and “Lil’ Piggies” to conclude the interview.
Read moreJoell Ortiz & !llmind Explain How They Came Together For “Human” [Video]
Many emcees have teamed up with a producer and worked solely with them to release a classic album and/or mixtape. This time around the duo is Joell Ortiz and !llmind, and according to them, their collaborative effort “Human” began with just one phone call. “It was a series of hanging out and recording music, and we didn’t realize we were doing a project at all, until about halfway in,” remembers !llmind, whose worked with 2Pac, Drake, J. Cole and G-Unit in the past. When having to decide the name of their collaboration, Joell recalls telling !llmind “let’s think of the most human s*** possible so it’s non gimmicky – oh, human.” The two continue on with their thoughts on a rapper working exclusively with one producer, and why when you work with multiple hitmakers “the process just isn’t as smooth.” “It’s a lot more phone calls, a lot more clearances…sometimes you lose passion for the project,” Joell points out. Hear more about how !llmind and the Slaughterhouse lyricist came together above.
Read moreThisis50 DECODED Episode 1: Joell Ortiz & !llmind [Video]
For the 1st Episode of our new series Thisis50DECODED, DJ Caesar sits down with Joell Ortiz and !LLMind as they break down the HUMAN Album; which is officially available today. Check out how this hip hop monster collab came about, the efforts and emotions put forth into the project as well as dissect some quotable bars from the Album.
Read moreJoell Ortiz & !llmind – Human [Album Stream]
Joell Ortiz and !llmind hit us with their collaborative project, “Human”. Stream the 11-track effort in full below and grab it now on iTunes.
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