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Part two of a three part documentary focusing on J Dilla’s life in Los Angeles.

Stussy has produced a 3-part documentary on J Dilla’s life during his later years in Los Angeles, interviewing a few of the people he worked with in Los Angeles. Part 1 – Introductions – is here today. Part 2 (Detroit to Los Angeles) will be shown 2/17, and Part 3 (Donuts) on 2/24.

The limited edition J Dilla t-shirt created by Stussy in conjunction with the Dilla Estate and Stones Throw will be released this Saturday, Feb 13, and celebrated with in-store release parties in L.A., Vegas, D.C., Toronto and Vancouver. Check here for dates.

[Via Stones Throw]

Cold Legistics: After hearing some of their beats, I got in contact with Chris Brassard, one half of Cold Legistics, to get a bit of background on them and their sound. Cold Legistics started about 4 years ago, and consists of Chris Brassard & Teddy Rosenthal. Teddy goes by the name of Teddy Roxpin, lives in Boston, MA, and works with a lot of rappers in the Boston area. Chris, a native of Providence RI, currently lives in Portland Maine studying at Uni and started producing when at high school, at the young age of 15. Chris’s main influences are Dilla, Dj Premier, Pete Rock, Hi Tek, RZA, Kev Brown, and Bullion. Apart from the ‘Deeper Than You Think’ EP, Cold Legistics’ most recent release is an album released online last week called ‘Northern Star’, which can be downloaded at the link below:

Download: Cold Logistics – Northern Star

Deeper Than You Think EP: Cold Legistics uses clean, intricate drum beats and have immaculate use of sampling. Throughout the EP you can hear samples of Marvin Gaye, Gil Scott-Heron, Redman, Big L, David Axelrod and even The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, all used in moderation to compliment the beats. The album takes you on a journey through different tempos and sounds, from the laid back ‘Didn’t Want To’ with it’s Kev Brownesque guitar samples & vocals subtly echoing in the background, the Dilla inspired genius of Sampling Interlude’ and ‘I’m Gone’, to beats like ‘Coming Home’ and ‘Traffic Interlude’ which could be mistaken for 9^th Wonder produced masterpieces. This EP has a unique sound and is my favourite of what I’ve heard from Cold Legistics, but do check out the ‘Northern Star’ album too.

Download: Cold Logistics – Deeper Than You Think EP

Future Releases: Apart from future Cold Legistics releases, Chris and a crew consisting of Maine locals O*zee, Shane, Reis and Essence, will also be dropping an album soon under the name ‘In the Attic’. I’ll keep you all posted on news regarding that one.

Big thank you to Chris for help with this post.

Happy New Year!! Check out the latest edition of Fresh Cuts Radio for the freshest US & UK Hip Hop every month..

This month sees the return of  guest Dj’s Druskillz (the Kraftsmen) & Daredevil (DMC/Droppin’ Science), part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh!!

Tracklist:

01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Jay Electronica – Exhibit C
03. Sareem Poems ft. Ken Starr & Oddisee – Rude Awakening (Oddisee Remix)
04. DJ Daredevil – Up Yours 6
04. Skyzoo – Ghetto America (astronote remix)
05. Krs One & Buckshot ft. Talib Kweli & Geologic of Blue Scholars – Oh Really (Marco Polo Remix)
06. Black Ripper ft. Pierre & Loudmouth Melvin – Just a Dream
07. DJ Daredevil – Kilo
08. Statik Selektah ft. Reks, Termanology, JFK & Kali – The Best
09. Strong Arm Steady ft.Phonte – Best of Times
10. Endemic & Cappo ft. Cyrus Malachi & Iron Braidz – Hacksaw
11. Doom – Gazillion-Ear (MADVILLAINZ remix)
12. DJ Daredevil – Revenge of Matthew
13. Rakim ft. Jadakiss, Styles P & Busta Rhymes- Euphoria
14. J-Dilla – Make Em NV (DaveNotti Maxymus Remix)
15. Mystro – Thorish
16. DJ Daredevil – Monday Morning
17. Skillz – 2009 Rap Up