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Otis Jackson Jr., known professionally as Madlib, is a Los Angeles, California-based DJ, multi-instrumentalist, MC, and music producer born on October 24, 1973 in Oxnard, Californi
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sweeney kovar
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Sep 17, 2013
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Sometimes I get so disgusted with myself for knowing so much irrelevant information that circles around music. How much Schoolboy Q spends on weed a month ($6000). The fact that Plies' real name is Algernod. Earl Sweatshirt is a big Fatburger fan. Al...
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sweeney kovar
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Aug 29, 2013
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Ahnnu is quietly stretching the perimeters of beat music in weird and interesting directions. I first met the Virginia native and professional hair grower Leland Jackson when he was living with Knxlwedge in the wilderness of North Hollywood. His musi...
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Sounds like:
King Krule,
Mount Kimbie,
Madlib
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Dwayne
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Aug 28, 2013
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You may not be too familiar with the name DJ JD Sports (named after a discount UK sports chain), but you are likely more familiar with King Krule, the work he records under another name."Where Can You Be" is a departure from the normal spoken work of...
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Sounds like:
Madlib,
Alchemist,
House Shoes
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sweeney kovar
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Aug 2, 2013
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When I first encountered J Dilla (or Jay Dee) as an MC, I was at my lyrical-miracle backpack peak. I practically walked around like Pig-Pen with headphones, mad real son. So you can understand the quixotic position I found myself in when the producer...
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Matt Kramer
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Jul 20, 2013
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We're taking it back to 2005 for this frenetic Four Tet remix of Madvillain's "Money Folder." After the the realease of Madvilliany, Stones Throw Records attempted to compile a short setlist of remixes by Koushik and Four Tet as a supplement to the ...
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Sounds like:
Flying Lotus,
Madlib,
Knxwledge
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sweeney kovar
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Jul 5, 2013
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Music is a holy art. It's particularly special because it's formless; though it can be traded and shared in tangible forms, music itself can only be experienced. Artists like Ras_G take full advantage of these unique qualities and put forth an intent...
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Sounds like:
Quelle Chris,
Madlib,
Coultrain
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sweeney kovar
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Jun 29, 2013
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I first became aware of I, Ced through his work with the Hawthorne Headhunters. The group was innovative and funky, carrying the lineage of great black music. Once I, Ced started carving out a space as a solo artist, I began to identify him more with...
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Sounds like:
Madlib,
J Dilla,
Karriem Riggins,
Robert Glasper
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sweeney kovar
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Jun 27, 2013
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Denaun Porter is an unsung hero. The Detroit producer and beatmaker has had the privilege of studying under great producers like J Dilla and Dr. Dre, as well as having the mentorship of legends like Proof. After years spent humbly in the shadows perf...
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