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Ab-Soul "Terrorist Threats" ft. Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Directed by APLUSFilmz, "Terrorist Threats" is the latest visual from the homie Ab-Soul featuring Danny Brown and Jhene Aiko. This joint go hard!!

SMOOTH SATURDAYS: The Brand New Heavies- "Stay This Way"

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

"Stay This Way" was featured in the classic Brand New Heavies album Get Used To It featuring N'Dea Davenport, although this is a smoothed out, slower version than the version that appears on the album. The Brand New Heavies is one of the dopest Acid Jazz/funk bands ever. And my man Andrew Levy on bass is one of the funkiest!!

AB-SOUL x LA STEREO (Interview)

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Ab-Soul sits down with LA Stereo TV and talks about the hippy movement, getting to the bottom of things, his new album Control System, being under the radar and the main obstacle in his career.

BreakDance Project Uganda 4 LaBa! 2012

afroblew@hotmail.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

BreakDance Project Uganda is a non-profit organisation that trains Break dancing and Hip hop to promote positive social change among young people. NEN316.tv follows BPU preparations for Laba! 2012.

Paypa-feat Raekwon, Nick Ds, JD Era

afroblew@hotmail.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Chicago's PAYPA joins forces with Raekwon, Nick Ds & JD Era on this BINK! produced record featured on the Henny on the Rocks II: THE BOTTLE Mixtape.

(KINDA) THROWBACK THURSDAYS: Danny Brown Detroit State Of Mind Pt.4

afroblew@hotmail.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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This is just for the folks that missed Brother Brown's Detroit State of Mind Pt. 4.

A Morpheus Soul Pod-Cast {Rare Grooves Volume Two}

afroblew@hotmail.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Morpheus Soul's Rare Grooves Volume Two is here by popular request with some Classic Funk, Soul & Jazz with timeless tracks coming from Vicki Anderson, Milton Wright, Ben E. King, Lemuria, Minnie Ripperton, Eugene McDaniels, Norman Connors, James Brown and much more.

i am OTHER: We're Here

afroblew@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Brought to you by musician, producer and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams, i am OTHER is a cultural movement. The video was executive produced by Pharrell and directed by Justin Francis.

Baiyu ft. Rotimi-"Invisible"

afroblew@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

"Invisivle" featuring Rotimi is latest visual from Baiyu. Baiyu is getting geared up through yet another visual created by director Eif Rivera. For this first video off of her new project, Hunter, Baiyu hit the studio and the set with Rotimi. This joint is a smooth, feel-good track, perfect for a late night or summer afternoon with that special someone.

Danny Brown - Detroit State of Mind (Documentary)

afroblew@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Danny Brown takes us into the real Detroit in this Pitchfork.tv special. We follow Danny with his family, recording new music, performing at Dilla Day and much more. Danny Brown also discusses his creative process and Detroit . Ya boy DB is the shiznit!!! Not only is he a real dude with mad theatrics, he's keepin mad lyrical!!! Detroit, stand up!!!

Black and Single - "Black and The New Girl" (Ep. 2)

afroblew@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

On this episode of "Black and Single," Jessie meets the new office bombshell and runs into a surprise as he tries to get to "know" her a little better. Shout out to the bros in ATL for this one! Nice work!!

DMX on VH1's Couples Therapy

afroblew@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

We don't rock too hard with reality television on Afroblew.com, but we fool with the big homie DMX hard body. At any rate, DMX exorcises some demon on this episode and gets deep. You gotta respect X's realness; they don't make like that any more.

Danny Brown - "Jay Dee's Revenge"

afroblew@hotmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This is the latest visual from Danny Brown. "Jay Dee's Revenge" beat was produced by J DILLA. The video is directed by Rowe Shot Me. The Rebirth of Detroit is due out 6-12-12.

REBIRTH OF DETROIT - Dillatroit

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

J Dilla's "Rebirth of Detroit" will be dropping 6-12-12. This joint is going to be fiya!! The visual was directed by Oren Goldenberg. 3-1-3, what it do?!?!

The Real Sopranos

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This is a documentary about the DeCavalcante family, the mob family who were dubbed the Real Sopranos. It traces the similarities between the hit television series and the brutal real life of the DeCavalcante family, including the clubs, scams and heists. Also reveals how they were fans of the television series, and how this actually led to their downfall.

Jazz Edition Greg Street's Blueprint 3

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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This joint is smooooooth...Jay-Z and jazz, the perfect accompaniment for a Sunday.

5 Percenters in Harlem (Mecca)

afroblew@hotmail.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

This is a rare, classic interview with the 5 Percenters about the Vietnam War circa 1967.

The Revolution Will Be Digitized

afroblew@hotmail.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Record industry heavyweight Lyor Cohen offers insight into the digital age and the music industry. When Lyor talks the industry listens. Lyor Cohen is definitely a pioneer in the industry dating back to the early days of Run-DMC and Def Jam.As dude stated in reference to 36o deals, "I don't listen to critics."

A Morpheus Soul Pod-Cast

afroblew@hotmail.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

On this episode of the Morpheus Soul Show, DJ Johnny Rebel features Lushlife, Homecut, P.SO, Fly Guys, Jehst, Fertile Ground, Moses Rockwell, GWN, Micall Parknsun & Fayth Hope.

Styles P Interview w/ Bootleg Kev

afroblew@hotmail.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Styles P sits down with Bootleg Kev while in out in Arizona. The discuss Curren$y, The Lox, his book, cross-generational connections and stoners among other things.