Kanye West – MBDTF: The Samples

So I was on my way to have my usual cigarette during this time of the day and made my way over to the Smoking Section and what do I see on the wall?? A compilation of all the samples used in Kanye's latest creative effort "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". Nice. I took it off the wall, put it in my pocket and now I'm passing it on to you lovely people who came to visit me. Enjoy.

1. Mike Oldfield – “In High Places” (Dark Fantasy)
2. The Turtles – “You Showed Me” (Gorgeous)
3. Cold Grits – “It’s Your Thing” (Power)
4. King Crimson – “21st Century Schizoid Man” (Power)
5. Continent No. 6 – “Afromerica” (Power)
6. Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – “You” (So Appalled)
7. Smokey Robinson – ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (Devil In A New Dress)
8. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth – “The Basment” (Runaway)
9. The Mojo Men – “She’s My Baby” (Hell Of A Life)
10. Black Sabbath – “Iron Man” (Hell Of A Life)
11. Aphex Twin – “Avril 14th” (Blame Game)
12. Bon Iver – “Woods” (Lost In The World)
13. Manu Dibango – “Soul Makossa” (Lost In The World)
14. Lyn Collins – “Think” (Lost In The World)
15. Gil-Scott Heron – “Comment #1? (Lost In The World)
16. Backyard Heavies – “Expo ’83? (Runaway)
17. Tony Joe White – “Stud-Spider” (Hell Of A Life)



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EMINEM AND ROYCE DA 5'9 - LIVING PROOF X ECHO

Looks like Em and Royce relationship is definitely back on good terms as they got 2 new tracks together out in circulation within damn near a 2-day time period. The first is entitled "Living Proof", which got that gritty hip-hop feel as they splurge on a loop of James Brown's Funky Drummer. The second song, "Echo" features DJ Khalil on the production and Liz Rodriguez, who is also on the new Dr. Dre "I Need A Doctor" joint and sounds pretty damn good on both tracks. Good to see these cats reconcile their differences and continue to make quality music for hip hop fans.



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Jay Electronica - The Announcement

New joint from the newest Roc Nation employee and I ain't talkin' about Will and Jada's baby. From what I hear, Jay Elec performed this joint at the Roc Nation signing last Friday. Sorry Diddy, maybe you should've let the kid release some music.



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Talib Kweli - Cold Rain

The first leak off of Talib's upcoming digital-only LP entitled Gutter Rainbows which is set to be released January 2011. Produced by Ski Beatz.

Raekwon - Piss In The Shark Tank

Joint off Rae's Cocainism 2 mixtape released earlier this year. Produced by Scram Jones.



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Dr. Dre - Kush f/ Snoop and Akon

New Dre featuring Snoop and Akon with a sprinkle of some good ol' Nate Dogg. Hot or Not?? You be the judge.

Purple Rain (remix) featuring Ron Verbal

J.Cole or any affiliates of Roc Nation were in no way associated with the making of this remix. Just letting you know so you know I'm not trying to mislead anybody into thinking that I actually did the track with J.Cole. I just heard the track and he left the third verse out so I did the honors of filling it in. Have a listen and enjoy. Feedback and comments are greatly appreciated.