Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble and Aloe Blacc pay tribute to Guru. They perform an arrangement

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble and Aloe Blacc pay tribute to Guru. They perform an arrangement of Gang Starr’s “Betrayal”. Simply incredible.

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To Get By

On Twitter the other day I said that I had listened to the most forward thinking album of 2010. No Shortcuts by Gramatik was that album, which has a completely new and different sound to anything he has ever done previously. Dubstep, to be precise. Here is my favourite track from the album, which samples one of the all time classics. He’s absolutely smashed it. Album is out September 21st on Cold Busted.

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The History of Hip Hop (2000-2009)

Over the past few years The Rub (DJ Ayres, DJ Eleven & Cosmo Baker) have been putting together mixes for each year in hip hop (dating back to 1979). Hit the jump for 2000-2009 (and be sure to check out their archives to grab the rest). This is simply incredible and something that all Hip-Hop fans should appreciate and have in their collection. All the covers are sick too. Spotted over @2DopeBoyz.

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This must have taken SO long to put together. Absolutely amazing.

This must have taken SO long to put together. Absolutely amazing.

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Got Me Trippin (The Amerie Joint)

New joint of Cons’ upcoming album, which features Amerie and is produced by his cuz and Hip-Hop legend, Q-Tip. Amazing. One of the most under-rated MC’s out there.

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Last Ones Standing x Teenage Dream

Example dropped into Radio 1’s Live Lounge today and performed his new single, Last Ones Standing, along with a cover of Katy Perry’s smash hit, Teenage Dream. Hear them both below and download the MP3’s for free.

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Our Generation (Feat. Pete Rock & CL Smooth) (J. Period Remix)

Can’t explain how good it is to see Pete Rock & CL working together again. This is fucking unreal. And yes, the fucking was necessary.

With John Legend & The Roots joining forces to propel political songs like Ernie Hines’ “Our Generation” back into mainstream popularity, it was only fitting for J.Period to reunite the group that first sampled Hines’ on their seminal ’92 single “Straighten It Out”—artists from an era when hip hop carried its own social message—Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Back together on wax for the first time in 7 years, Pete & CL are in rare form on “Our Generation (J.Period Remix),” spitting conscious lyrics that remind us of hip hop’s potential to move not only our feet, but our spirit.

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Yo, What's My Name Bruv?

Digmund Freud is the latest EP from UK rapper Mystro, which was released today on iTunes and Suspect Packages. Although some people may frown upon the £6.49 price; I can tell you now that it’s worth every single penny - I mean there are 8 full length tracks on there and the quality of those tracks are much better than you would find on most people’s albums. The lyrics, concepts and selection of beats are simply perfect and make for one of the most enjoyable and real listens of 2010. Throughout this year I have come to realise that Mysdiggi is one of my favourite rappers in the world. Granted he hasn’t had the success that our American friends have achieved, but then again; why should that really matter? I can relate to everything this man says and I have never seen anyone find it so easy to ride any beat that he is given with such an effortless flow. He always has a smile on his face, enjoys making music and is one artist who gives UK Hip-Hop a very good name. Anyway, below is ‘Don’t Worry’, which is my favourite track from the EP and features the wonderful Baby Sol. Please do your bit and support an artist who makes music from the heart that has a real message. Digmund Freud.

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Good Friday (Feat. Common, Pusha T, KiD CuDi, Big Sean & Charlie Wilson)

Amazing. Pusha absolutely killed it. KanYe just keeps doing it.

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Ateteaeight (Feat. Beleaf & Ruslan)

New record from Blame One off his upcoming album, Endurance, out November 9th. If this is anything to go by, then it sounds like this could be as good as his release from last year. Great track.

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