Since being signed to Roc Nation on November 12th, Jay Electronica has been busy putting out tracks to get us ready for the drop of his debut album. This is Jay’s latest donation to his fans which is a tribute to the late Guru, featuring vocals by Tone Treasure.
Droppin’ Science & Getting Rich Is No Dream Clothing presents…
Fresh Cuts Radio April/May 2010 edition, hosted & mixed by DMC Champ DJ Matman.
Part mixtape, part knowledge, all fresh! Nothing but the very latest in underground hip-hop music.
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Also available on Mixcloud.com & coming soon to Sensei.fm.
Tracklist:
01. Matman & Daredevil – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. Jay Electronica ft. Diddy – The Ghost of Christopher Wallace
03. Roc C ft. Illa J – Turn It Up
04. Kali ft. Termanology – Higher
05. Samiyam – Fishsticks
06. Ill Bill – Gangsta Rap (Daredevil Remix)
07. Roots Manuva – Snake Bite
08. Big Boi – Shutterbug
09. Rampage ft. Craig Mack – You Won’t Be around
10. Lord Nez & DJ Premier – See Me
11. Joell Ortizz & DJ Premier – Project Boy
12. Madlib – Episode XVI
13. Murs & 9th Wonder – Asian Girl
14. Kida ft. Freeway – The Change Up (Changed up)
15. Little Brother ft. Chaundon – So Cold
16. Daredevil – Electron
17. Yu (of Diamond District) – Native
18. Alchemist ft. Havoc – More Keys
19. Gangstarr – Ex To The Next Girl (Instrumental)
20. Diaz Brothers ft. Soni – Gone Too Soon
21. Ty ft. Shaun Escoffery & Finn Peters – Falling
New track from Jay Electronica released yesterday. Check out TeamYee.tv for an interview with Jay and hear what he has to say about the track.
Download: Jay Electronica feat Diddy – The Ghost of Christopher Wallace
Bit late putting this one up, but better late than never. This amazing remix of Jay Electronica’s classic Exhibit C is probably the best I’ve heard. If you like it, check out his MySpace (MF Doom’s ‘Air’ & 50’s ‘Get Up’ remixes are grime!) and Aside Worldwide for a whole load of other free downloads.
Jay Electronica swept onto the hip hop scene in a wave of enigma late last decade. The effect of his quirky, emotional sound was compounded by the erratic methods of their release, drifting out unannounced via the internet – the Myspace leak of Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge), a fifteen minute opus laced with movie samples and beatless film soundtracks, represented the beginning of an astounding surge of interest in both the man and his music, back in 2007. Since then, the New Orleans-born MC and producer has garnered heavy support from everybody from Nas to Gilles Peterson, and has worked heavily with soulslinger Just Blaze, dropping two instant neo-backpack classics, Exhibit A and Exhibit C. Only recently he partnered with New York-based “idea studio” Decon, working on his debut album as well as a video project with label founder Jason Goldwatch. With more anticipation around his Act II track than the rest of hip hop’s class of ‘10 combined, and another project with fellow supa emcees Mos Def and Curren$y in the making, the future couldn’t look brighter for Jay. To paraphrase his recent collaboration with Talib Kweli und Hi-Tek: he’s only just begun.
I headed down to the Jazz Cafe last Wednesday to witness hip-hop’s fastest rising star of the moment, Jay Electronica.
I rocked up just in time to catch the end of Eglo record’s Fatima’s set, her voice sounding just as powerful live as it is on wax. If ya don’t know, check out her track ‘kleer‘ produced by Funkineven, & preview her incredible-sounding forthcoming ep here featuring Dam Funk. Next up K-lashnekoff performed a short set including classics such as ‘Murder‘ & his take on ‘Welcome to Jamrock‘ – a few embarrassing slips aside (forgetting the lyrics to his new single probably wasn’t a career highlight) -he was a welcome surprise, & reminded me just how powerful his voice & flow are, I’ll definitely be checking for his new LP out soon.
After K-Lash there was a good hour & a half wait ’til the main act.. I heard many impatient comments from the audience, but I was personally happy as a pig in shit wildin’ out to a killer set by Benji B – a fine choice of underground hip hop classics (big props to anyone dropping ‘The Enemy‘ by Big L & Fat Joe), some funk/disco rarities & a good half hour of well-chosen Dilla productions.
And so on to the man of the moment, Jay Electronica eventually stepped to the stage fully suited up, & proceeded to give one of the finest performances I’ve heard for a long time to be delivered by a simple MC & DJ combo (not that the dj did much!). His delivery was clear, his energy was as up as you’d expect from a man riding the wave of newly found stardom, the crowd was super hyped, & dude straight killed it. I was much-relieved to discover him to be as great a performer as he is an MC, & would probably make a half-decent comedian, offering shots of jack to nearby punters, & getting away with asking all the ladies in the house to make noise if they enjoy a little mild choking during sex! Jay performed a dope selection of his material, but of course Exhibit’s A & C were the joints that really shut it down, with most of the crowd rapping along to the whole tracks (big up London for knowing our shit!). If he makes a return to these shores anytime soon, don’t miss out.
Peep the video above, taken from the second night’s performance (& pinched with love from DJ Semtex’s blog) for a taste – & download his recent ‘Victory’ mixtape free of charge here.
This month we bring you another dose of ultra fresh hip hop, & extra-special guest Kid Kanevil from First Word Records drops in to spin an exclusive 30 min guest mix & speak on his new LP Basho Basho. Also features guest host
Druskillz & exclusive productions by DJ Daredevil. Big shout out to all involved in creating this dope-ass podcast!!
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Tracklist:
01. Matman & Daredevil (The Brothas Grimm) – Fresh Cuts Radio Intro
02. DJ Daredevil – Silk
03. Madlib & Guilty Simpson – Unknown
04. Freeway & Jake One – She Makes Me Feel Alright
05. Strong Arm Steady – Jordache Look
06. DJ Daredevil – Kilo
07. Chima Anya – I Love Rap
08. Benamin & Fresh Daily – Apollo 13
09. Georgia Anne Muldrow, Rapper Big Pooh, M.E.D. & Nick tha 1da – Endure (EthNick Rmx)
10. DJ Daredevil – Up Yours 6
— KidKanevil Guest Mix —
11. Jay Electronica – Exhibit A
12. Loops Haunt – Impact Omnihammer
13. Shlohmo – Hot Boxing The Cockpit
14. Erk Tha Jerk – Plane In The Air (Instrumental)
15. Timbaland – Symphony (ft. Attitude, Bran’ Nu & D.O.E)
16. Kidkanevil – Megajoy
17. KidKanevil – Megajoy (Tokimonsta Unsound Bliss Rough Remix)
18. SRC – Goomba
19. Royal T – Beat Fighter
20. Alley Boy – Throw It Up
21. Ludacris & Shawna – How Low
22. Flying Lotus – Nose Art
23. Doom – Gazillion Ear (Dr Who Dat? Remix)
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24. The Alchemist – Shine
25. Y.C. The Cynic – Say Superman
26. Busta Rhymes – Dangerous (DJ Daredevil 2010 Remix)
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
