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#JustDiscovered: Bracket- “Celebrate” Feat. Timaya (Video) Music 

#JustDiscovered: Bracket- “Celebrate” Feat. Timaya (Video)

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If this song doesn’t make you wiggle something, let me know so I can put you on the prayer list. You must be going through some tough times. Seriously. I’ve been building an Afro/Carib playlist to rock out to in the gym and came across “Celebrate” from Bracket and Timaya. For about a week now, it’s put the biggest smile on my face. While the song is much older than 6 months, I thought it would be great for this week’s #JustDiscovered segment and as a little morning motivation. Turn…

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Amir Driver explains why “It’s Just Different” in his latest video Music 

Amir Driver explains why “It’s Just Different” in his latest video

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It’s tough to explain why some guys get blocked and some get an answer on the first ring. If you ask any girl the difference between the guy she’s digging and the guy that’s digging her, she’ll probably shrug her shoulders and proclaim, “It’s just different.” She might not have the words for it, but the ever-eloquent emcee Amir Driver breaks it all down in his new single, “It’s Just Different.” The single comes after Driver’s successful summer project, Over Everything (available for available for download and streaming). Take a break…

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“808: The Movie” is a must-see music documentary Featured Music The Biz 

“808: The Movie” is a must-see music documentary

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808: The Movie is now available for streaming on Apple Music. The music documentary, narrated by Zane Lowe, first made it’s appearance during the 2015 SXSW festival. Now, you can stream it exclusively from Apple Music’s music video section. The documentary highlights the impact of the 808 drum machine across music genres. It begins with the Japanese engineer who founded Roland and manufactured the Roland 808 in 1980. With interviews from people like Afrika Bambaataa, Diplo, Beastie Boys, Questlove and Phil Collins, the documentary takes you on a literal ‘journey…

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Start your own vinyl record collection in 3 easy steps The Life 

Start your own vinyl record collection in 3 easy steps

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Collecting vinyl albums can be a fun and creative hobby for anyone trying to stay warm and indoors this winter. Vinyl albums go great with any décor, they can be a very rewarding investment and a record spinning while sipping a margarita on a cool afternoon—well that’s just plain awesome. Starting your own vinyl record collection is easy, fun and could even be rewarding. DECK THE HALLS If you have a lot of wall space, you can turn your guest room or office into a Hip-Hop hall-of-fame. If you’re living…

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Spotify Launches Musical Map of the World 2.0 The Biz 

Spotify Launches Musical Map of the World 2.0

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In summer 2015, Spotify launched their Musical Map of the world. Now their back with a recharged version that helps you discover the music that people all over the world are listening to. This Audiographic map features many of the world’s countries and over 1,000 cities. Want to know what songs are trending in Liverpool? Check the map. Curious about the musical tastes in Lincoln, Nebraska? Spotify has your covered. Spotify’s Musical Map of the World 2.0 is a unique tool for making your playlist for this summer’s trip to…

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Just Discovered- “Dope Lady” by Kris J. (Video) Just Discovered Music 

Just Discovered- “Dope Lady” by Kris J. (Video)

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I just discovered Kris J’s video, “Dope Lady” from February 2016. I was chilling and folding clothes and YouTube autoplay took over. After my computer took me through a number of other dope songs by Kris J, something caught my ear and I ran over to check it out. In “Dope Lady” Kris J takes to his shrink’s couch to sort through this fixation with the dope lady and why she could never be the one. If you like “Dope Lady” check out Kris J’s latest video with DJ Outta…

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Listen to “Like That” x Colin Freer Music 

Listen to “Like That” x Colin Freer

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After a period of rest and reflection, Colin Freer returns with “Like That” produced by Yondo. The track addresses the artist’s new, purposeful outlook, as well as emcees who simply “lack the basics.” “Like That” is assertive, but not at all boastful. Colin Freer’s confidence on this track is less like conceit and more like pure fearlessness. “Like That” is the first single from Freer’s forthcoming project, I Don’t Know What’s Going On. Look out for the project, which Freer describes as “a 20-something’s existential despair in music form.” In…

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Context prepares for lift-off with “Route 11” (Video) Music 

Context prepares for lift-off with “Route 11” (Video)

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Context is ready for lift-off. “Route 11” features an impressive flow and ill self-production. The visual, by Dayne Edward follows Context as he prepares for an incredible blast into space. “Route 11” is from Context’s upcoming EP, Rogue Astronaut. Watch the “Route 11” video and let us know if you’ll be jumping on board for take-off in early 2017.

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