Music for Perfect People

Charles Smith (a.k.a. DJ Blaqstarr) may be best known for his co-writing and producing on MIA’s album, /\/\/\Y/\,  and now, he has released his latest effort, The Mixtape, which you can grab a copy by inserting your e-mail into the widget below. Featured on the mix are MIA, Diplo, Steve Aoki, Talib Kweli, Flosstradamus, Rye Rye, Mos Def, among many other talented artists. Continue on after the jump for a taste of what the mix has to offer with ”Kiss Me On The Lips,” which features Mos Def, and “War of Roses,” which features Talib Kweli.

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The interwebs were in quite a stir when Max Tannone mashed up some solid dub tracks with the vocal stylings of Mos Def for his album Mos Dub. Today, one of the singles from the album titled “Mr. Universe” has received the video treatment, which you can (and should) check out below ..

If you have yet to check out Mos Dub, I highly suggest you stream it here.

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The interwebs were booming with excitement when Max Tannone released his EP Mos Dub and you should expect much of the same today as you can now grab yourself a copy of his latest work Dub Kweli. The dub music is there but this time we see the lyrical prowess of Talib Kweli rather than Mos Def. Enjoy!

DOWNLOAD :: Max Tannone – Dub Kweli – [MP3]

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Check out the video for “Cream of the Planet” from Ski Beatz + Mos Def. 24 Hour Karate School will finally see the light of day on September 7th!

-Mangtooth

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Another remix for Gil Scott-Heron’s track “New York is Killing Me” has emerged and this time, Mos Def has made its way onto the track. In case you missed it, Nas has previously remixed the track.  Thanks to the bears over at We Wore Masks for the find!

DOWNLOAD :: Gil Scott-Heron – “New York is Killing Me” [REMIX ft. Mos Def] – [MP3]

-Mangtooth

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Gorillaz dropped by the Colbert report and brought along Mos Def and Bobby Womack to perform their Plastic Beach single “Stylo”. Enjoy the video below and an interview between Gorillaz + Colbert after the jump ..

If you are unfamiliar with the track, check out the official music video featuring Bruce Willis here.

-Mangtooth

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What happens when you combine classic reaggae and dub tunes with the vocals of Mos Def? Just ask Max Tannone since he has done just this on his latest project Mos Dub. The NYC producer is also known for his Radiohead + Jay-z remix project Jaydiohead and his Beastie Boys vs. Beastie Boys remix album titled Doublecheck Your Head.

Enjoy Mos Dub below ..

DOWNLOAD :: Max Tannone – Mos Dub

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Two more tracks have leaked from the upcoming Ski Beatz project 24 Hour Karate School. The first, “Aerials,” is a smooth jam that features the vocal stylings of Stalley, Curren$y, Whosane, Terri Walker, and everyone’s favorite, Mos Def.  The second, “Prowler,” is more uptempo and features Jean Grae, Jay Electronica, Joell Ortiz, and again, Mos Def.

DOWNLOAD :: Ski Beatz – “Aerials” – [MP3]

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Check out “Taxi” from the Ski Beatz + Damon Dash mixtape 24 Hour Karate School which will hopefully see the light of day in the near future. The track features Ski Beatz on the production side and the  the vocal stylings of Mos Def and Whosane .. so you KNOW its gonna be dope.

DOWNLOAD :: Ski Beatz – “Taxi” ft. Mos Def + Whosane – [MP3]

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Check out the latest track to be released by Mos Def. “The Tournament” didn’t make it onto The Ecstatic but it will now make its way to your speakers/headphones.

DOWNLOAD :: Mos Def – “The Tournament” – [MP3]

P.S. … enjoy that jam from ‘The Godfather’ that is looped in the background with the creepy organ.

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