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To most of my readers, I don’t even know what to tell y’all about J-Dilla that you may not already know. Personally he’s one of the biggest influences and even though my taste in music keep changing, there’s nothing like putting on some headphones and listening to Welcome 2 Detroit while I go off on a digital canvas.

I created this wallpaper back in 2006, which evolved into a tee shirt mock up which I never got printed up. Truth be told I posted the design up somewhere and got a cease and desist order from Stones Throw in 2007…but that’s another story for another day. RIP J-Dilla.

My effin Gawd, I cannot keep up. The best job done, regarding fee parties is Austinist’s SXSWist’s because I seriously cannot keep up with this stuff! I posted what I could…this shit is seriously overwhelming! Look through it, see what you like, RSPV ASAP.

Yo! With the music festival of all music festivals less than a month away, looks like more information on the free parties is starting to flow in. Here are some that I think look pretty cool, make sure you check out Austinist for a crazy comprehensive list and follow their special SXSW twitter feed @sxswist

One of the most interesting looking parties/shows is the Six Stages over Texas block party with VIP tickets including free bourbon, beer and free food…not quite sure what the heck it’s all about, but will update when I find out.

Austin360 recently put up a list of unofficial parties as well, looks like there will be plenty going on.

If you’re having an event you want to promote, hit up the comments section or hit me up on twitter, @thehonestap

March 17-18

Paste Magazine Party RSVP

March 18 - 20

RS VP

Tuesday March 16

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Art Disaster 10 at Beauty Bar - 8pm - 2am RSVP
DJ Orión, Shunda K, The White White Lights, Leopold and His Fiction, Red Wanting Blue, Lachi, DJ uLovei (Inside)
Pomegranates, The Shondes, Sunset, Bright Light Social Hour, CAW! Caw!, DJ Evol (Outside)

Wednesdeay March 17

Gigacrate RSVP

Thursday March 18

Do It To It 3 at Silhouette - 8pm - 2am RSVP
with Bird Peterson, Cubic Zirconia, Small Town Romeo, Prince Klassen, Mike 2600, DJ Mel, DJ Pump + DJ Hedspin, Jimmy 2 Times

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From the Haiti Poster Project Website:

“A collaboration of artists and designers from around the world, benefiting victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Moxie Sozo, the organizer of the 2005 HURRICANE POSTER PROJECT, is teaming up with Josh Higgins, the organizer of the 2007 SO-CAL FIRE POSTER PROJECT to produce the 2010 HAITI PROJECT.”

The deadline for entries is March 17th, with the goal being to raise $1 million dollars for Doctors without Borders. Check the Haiti Poster Project website for more information.

If I can get some time, I’ll try to put something together for this and see if I can get the printing donated. Looks pretty cool, if any of my readers submit anything, put a link in the comments section.

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El Chavo ft. Sarah G. “Solitude” (Studio Version)

Spanish producer and dj El Chavo and Sarah G. perform “Solitude” live on Spain’s Cuatro TV. Nice jazzy track from the prolific Spanish producer. If you haven’t seen the award winning music video for the “Solitude”, check it out now.

Rhymesayers stays ill with their packaging design. From Atmosphere’s “When Life Gives You Lemons You Paint That Shit Gold” children’s book to this, a full wallet fold and cash package for Freeway and Jake One’s latest album. I don’t even pay that much attention to Freeway really…but damn, I might buy this album just for the packaging. The packaging was done designed and directed by Brent Rollins

Go over to the Rhymesayers site to check out some more pictures of the limited edition packaging.

Arguably one of DMV’s most talented musicians, Oddisee, drops another collection of tracks in his seasonal collection. This one has some verses from Homeboy Sandman and Oddisee’s Diamond District bandmate and fellow DMVer, X.O.

I missed Odd Autumn, but make sure you check that one out too.

Originally published on February 6th, 2008

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Praia - A Brazilian Deep House Mix

Originally published on February 6, 2008. I wanted to renew the  download link and add it to the set of Medium podcasts, which can be found on iTunes, or subscribing through our RSS feed.

Dj Sean Haley hails from the birthplace of house music, Chicago, Illinois. Together with a partner from Detroit they have formed the group Windimoto. Check out and support their recently released album entitled “The Travels Of Windimoto” and keep checking back for new mixes from Dj Sean Haley

Links
Dj Sean Haley
Windimoto Music
Windimoto Music on iTunes

Cover design for “Praia” by The Honest Ape for Medium

The homie Chop Steak has a great write up of the best albums of the decade. Check out the first part of the write up, 11 through 20 and 1 through 10 on ChopSteakMusic.com. The Youtube playlist above is a song from each of the albums, sit back and listen to the best from 2000-2009.

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Dj Rawla and Dj Lee - Yearly Brew 2009

A nice thing about the end of the year is all of the end of the year mixes. The good homie Dj RawLA comes together with Dj Lee for the wrap up of his Brew of The Week mixes/podcast.

RawLA says:

It’s been a minute since I laced you with a Weekly Brew. I had to fall back and refocus on the direction I wanted to take the Series into. With the end of 2009, though, i felt I needed to collaborate with my good friend DJ Lee on a 2009 compilation. I hate using the word ” best” as it’s an arbitrary and subjective term, so I will call this a Yearly Brew 2009. It’s a mix of stuff that Lee and myself thought were gems of the year. A little something for the ladies, the fellas, and everyone in between. The partygoer, the cool out folks, the older, the younger, and those that have an open ear for musica. Shoutouts to the homie Abe from BIGBADMEDIUM for the sick artwork. Definately appreciate the contribution. Check this man’s site out for tons of dope indie music. May 2010 fill you with much luck, prosperity, love, ambition, food, wine, and life. Paz

Tracklisting
RAWLA SIDE:

Introduction
Mos Def- Noy Hay Nada Mas
Raekwon- Pyrex Vision
Naledge- Walk on By
Rick Ross- Magnificent ( Remix) feat. Big Boy
MF Doom- Gazillion Ear
Raekwon- New Wu
Q-Tip- Renaiisance Rap (Remix) feat Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, and Lil Wayne
Blu- Just Relax
Method Man and Redman- Mrs. International
J Dilla- Reality Check feat. Black Thought
Q-Tip- Fight/Love Remix feat. Kanye West and Consequence
Mayer Hawthorne- Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out
Clipse- I’m Kinna Like a Big Deal
Alchemist- Smile feat. Twista and Maxwell

LEE SIDE:

People Under The Stairs- Carried Away
M.O.P- Grow Up
Rich Boy-It’s Over
Mos Def-Priority
Ryan Leslie-Precious ( feat. Jim Jones)
Nino Bless- Boom Bap Shit
Rick Ross-Cigar Music
Sa-Ra- The Bone Song
Camp Lo-Good Green
Melvin Bliss- Synthetic Substitution
Amerie- Why Are You The One
U-N-I-Hollywood Hiatus

Via Potholes In My Blog and Brainfeeder

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A Decade of Flying Lotus - Mixed by The Gaslamp Killer (Save As)

Flying Lotus drops a nice christmas present for all his fans. A decades worth of Flying Lotus.  Check it out.

Flying Lotus says:

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. As we’re approaching this new year, I felt it was time to let go of some things that have been gathering dust. Some old things, and some new things, I tried to pick out tracks that I know yall haven’t heard yet so there should be surprises around every turn. Can’t believe i’ve been making tracks for over 10 years now..That said, there’s so much to learn still.

I hope you all enjoy this mix. Thanks to the Gaslamp Killer for doing an incredible job on this. Can’t wait for you all to hear my album ‘Cosmogramma’ coming out April 20th 2010 on Warp Records.

Enjoy