Category Archives: Spotlight

Artists of all varieties that I know and work with.

Back To The Future :: “Days Of Future Past” By Willie Green


from the digital desk of Willie Green:

“I’ve got a lot of songs.

A lot like “200 in the past six years” a lot.

That’s what I told Mo Niklz when I asked him to mix this compilation for me. The idea of narrowing down this many songs to the best 30 was a bit daunting; we finally threw in the towel, leaving the final track count at 38. But hell, if those last eight were so good that we couldn’t keep them off, hopefully you’ll find a way to forgive us.

I gave Mo a lot of license picking which songs would make it;  I sent him a relatively short list of “must-includes” and told him to surprise me.  The result is a solid hour of some of my favorite cuts, along with some unheard gems, featuring Junclassic, Warren Britt, the Bronx up-and-comer Deshawn Supreme, and rap legend General Steele of Boot Camp Clik.

These are songs I either produced or remixed.  Every beat here is mine.  The download includes liner notes with stories about each song.  Many thanks to Backwoodz Studioz, and everyone involved in making these songs, as well as my many others.

I hope you enjoy.”

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Dusty To Digital :: Rare Gems From The Word Association

While doing some recent housecleaning, I found two missing pieces that had yet to make their way to The Word Association‘s digital archive.  I am very happy to now present to you, after years of “lost tapes” status, From The Crates Vols. 1 & 2.

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Here’s An Example :: “Sensitive” From Kydd Jones

#Gr33d is on the way… in the meantime, Kydd Jones will give us a taste of the big picture over the next few weeks.  Here’s the warning shot…

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The Undergrind :: Mirage512 And Side Effect Give You The Double Dose

from the digital desk of Mirage512:

“The Undergrind is born out of the spirit of independent hip hop artists from various parts of the country, sharing resources in order to get to the next level.  More specifically, it starts with two indie hip-hop cats: one from Philadelphia (Side Effect), and one from Austin, TX (Mirage512).  The partnership grew out of an appreciation for Underground hip-hop and soul music.  The two linked at a show in Austin in 2012, exchanged music, and began talking about collaborating on an indie tour — born was the idea of the “Undergrind Tour“.  The tour will be an annual outing, and grow as an unofficial network of Underground/Indie artists that are willing to work together and share resources.  To kick off, Mirage512 & Side Effect will be making the first outing this summer 2013, and they need your support!!!!”

Learn more about it, or help them out, here.

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Instant Classic :: Crew54 “Labor” In Office Space

Just hit the waves, and it’s already an Austin legend… this one should make some noise far beyond that.  Classic.

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Plair Card Renewal :: Bavu Blakes Gets “Extra Plair”

from the digital desk of Bavu Blakes:

“p.s.s. ever heard Kanye Power?  Beyonce Best Thing I Never Had?  50 Cent My Life feat Eminem and Adam Levine?  Devin the Dude Almighty Dollar?  A.dD+?  Ever heard Cannabinoids?

Welp, you may wanna download these 5 free songs produced by these two guys:”

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More Grind Life Visuals :: Lace Tunes And Ben Ali Say “Hello”

Dope sample… dope rhymes… and a lot of familiar face in this one.  Peep.

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Lost In The Sounds :: Flava Dre’s “Abstract Moments”

New heat from those cool kids at Sole Glow Collective.  This one is good for some meditation, some focusing, some oneness.  Enjoy.

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Double Dosage :: Two Episodes Of Dusty Groove Radio

Casey Cuts has been keeping the groove going strong… there are two new episodes of Dusty Groove Radio up.  Special appearances by DJ Charlie and DJ Dae Dae Rice.  Enjoy!

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You Got It! :: Pragmatic Theory’s Soul Sessions

Man of the Downtrodden stays digging for good tunes.  Today, he put me on to Pragmatic Theory, and I can’t wait to dig deeper.   Check it out:

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