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Monday, March 26, 2012

Rest In Peace Eazy-E (September 7, 1963 - March 26, 1995)

Today marks the 17th anniversary of Eazy-E's passing. During his Throwback At Noon at Hot97 in New York, Mister Cee played a nice Eazy-E Tribute Mix. Check it out above. R.I.P. Eazy-E.

Download: Mister Cee Eazy-E Tribute Mix

Ice Cube - We Be Clubbin' (Cheapshot Remix)

DJ Cheapshot provides a nice rendition of Ice Cube's 1998 hit single. Spotted over at WordIsBond.

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Rewind: Ice Cube On Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

DJ Matthew Africa - Yay Game: The Best Of E-40 (Mixtape)

E-40 dropped his The Block Brochure triple album today, but DJ Matthew Africa has also put together a nice mix of his favorite E-40 tracks over the years. Check it out!

However you want to measure it-- originality, influence, inventiveness, longevity, personality, skill-- E-40 is one of the greatest rappers of all time.

This mix is a tribute to him in the tradition of my previous mixes devoted to DJ Quik, R. Kelly, Gang Starr and Too $hort (the latter with DJ Eleven). If you've heard any of them, you know I go all out-- meticulously selecting, sequencing and mixing songs to put together the best possible representation of those artists' music. This mix is no exception.

I chose 40 songs from all eras of E-40's career, from 1990's "Let's Side" to his current single, "Function". His catalog is so vast and deep that picking just 40 songs to represent him was incredibly tough, but I've tried to fit in everything from mob slumpers and album sleepers to radio and club hits. Obviously, there are a lot of other classic songs that could have been on here but aren't; I picked the ones that to me best embody his work as a whole. Or are just ones I really love.

If you enjoy this, go grab E-40's three (!) new albums, Block Brochure Volumes 1-3. They are due out this coming Tuesday but you can pre-order them now.

Oh and, I want to thank the great Stephanie Gardner, who laced the cover, and also DJ Eleven, who provided an invaluable second set of ears.

Download: DJ Matthew Africa - Yay Game: The Best Of E-40 (Mixtape)

Mistah FAB - I'm In London

The people over at Southern Hospitality managed to get their hands on this new track from Mistah FAB. The club-ready beat is produced by S.E. Trill.

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Rewind: Mistah FAB - This What You Want Freestyle

Drummer Boy - Almost Famous

Produced by Marquez.

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Rewind: Drummer Boy - I'm In The Clouds

Annimeanz Ft. Sicilian Million & Kid Star B - Bloodsport (Remix) (Music Video)

Directed By Concrete

Download MP3: Annimeanz Ft. Sicilian Million & Kid Star B - Bloodsport (Remix)

RoQ'y TyRaiD - Her Bourne Identity

The track details the struggle of a woman fighting to gain and understand her own cultural identity. While this is song is specific to one actual woman from a specific cultural background.. this song is meant to have a universal feel.. therefore, is the type of music you could show your younger sister or daughter.

Produced by Jimmy FLight outta Detriot!! Featuring Ms Payne from Atlanta..

"The Culture Is Back!"

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Rewind: RoQ'y TyRaiD - Windows Of Bass