EOM - Wonder Vision (free download)

The big homie EOM has always came with some real soulful beats. I've personally been a huge fan for quite some time (damn, we still need to work together homie!), so I was vibed when Deez hit me about this new project. I'ma let the good folks at Kevin Nottingham.com fill you in, but trust me, this is a really dope project, some amazing flips of some classic Stevie songs. Awesome tribute to the man. "Virginia producer EOM (Elements of Music) is releasing his newest instrumental journey today through KevinNottingham.com. The beatsmith, known for his work with Wax and last year’s single with Shad, pays tribute to the great Stevie Wonder in his opus entitled Wonder Vision.

Sampling some of Stevie’s greatest work throughout his 50 year career, EOM captures the essence of Stevie Wonder in this 16-track dedication. Highlights include the opening track “Morecherry”, “Ain’tnothin”, “Do143″ and “Suburb Woman”.

Fans of both Stevie Wonder and hip hop sampling will find great pleasure with this project."

Dr. Dre - I Need A Doctor ft Eminem & Skylar Grey (video)

I'm mad late on the song, but I think I damn near got the scoop on the video, seeing as it only has just over 5000 hits at the time of posting. This tune is boss. It's by far the best I've heard Em spit since he came back. He clearly wrote Dre's verse, it has the unmistakable flow, especially towards the end. That said, it could be more of a vehicle to push Em's career than Dre based on the content of Dre's verse. Take a listen and hit me with what you think. Is Em blowing his own horn a bit here?

I also included the recent Grammy's performance, which also has "Love The Way You Lie" with Rihanna and even Adam Levine on keys.

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What Cee Be On... Parkway Drive

I'm constantly discovering new music lately, and one of the genres I'm discovering the fastest is hardcore/metalcore. I'm a huge fan of this stuff, and especially these fellas from Byron Bay, Parkway Drive. I'm actually off to see them tonight, so there's no better time to post a few of their videos. The show is sold out already, and a couple thousand person venue, so it should be dope.

Beached Whale - Donate to Christchurch

Ahhh hey bru. This is the greatest internet meme of all time. OF ALL TIME.

And now they've got their charity game on for the recent Christchurch earthquake. Which is super messed up by the way. HAARP. Look into it. And not the Muse album (as brilliant as that is).

While you're at it, check the stupid autotune tribute to the beached whale I did a couple years back. Duffer.

The Foreign Exchange - Authenticity (video)

These cats are genius. The 'Authenticity' album is one of the best of 2010 for sure, and it's great to see this tune dropping as a single. Really interesting video. Wasn't sure where it was going but it's cool. Dope Phonte cameo, too. Though I can't help but think that it might confuse newer listeners when they see the white dude in the video. I thought it was Nicolay for a second at the start haha.

The Foreign Exchange- "Authenticity" (official music video) from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

Kanye West ft Rihanna and Kid Cudi - All Of The Lights

I think I have epilepsy. This clip is weiiiiird. Hype Williams is on deck, and usually dude doesn't disappoint. It's a cool video, don't get me wrong, and Rihanna is SMOKIN'. Jesus. I need me a broad like that, I'd wife that in a second, WOLF GANG.

But the colours are a bit much and all the text rather than images is boring and annoying. It's honestly worth it for Rihanna alone. Go in.

What Cee Be On - Hardcore

So I'm effing with hardcore on a level now. Caught Thursday and Underoath on the weekend, bloody fantastic. Parkway Drive next week and Deftones with Dillinger Escape Plan in May. Win. Check out some of my favourite tunes below. Boss.

J. Cole ft Drake - In The Morning (video)

Dope tune. Dope video. Dope MCs. Dope beat. Dope mixtape. On the real, 'Friday Night Lights' was prolly the illest tape of 2010. Cole is gonna be a fuckin' monster when the album drops. Love it.

In The Morning Video from Jermaine Cole on Vimeo.

The Valentine's Day Mixtape Volume 3: Third Time's A Charm

For the third year running, we're back with another installment in our Valentine's Day mixtape series, The Valentine's Day Mixtape Volume 3: Third Time's A Charm. We reckon this is our best volume yet. The tunes were carefully selected by myself, Notion, Infinite Archetype and Cyclops (thanks for the help, fellas!), and we really feel that it is a strong representation of The Fam's taste. We tried to choose tunes that would nicely soundtrack this year Valentine's Day for folks, as well as school y'all on some artists you may not have heard of, or at least expose y'all to some more obscure songs that you may not have come across.

We also included two exclusive tracks this year. Notion and TruStylz contributed their joint 'Still A Rose', a smooth, soulful cut that allows both MCs to shine, while Cee & Bekah hit y'all with 'Until Tonight', their version of Fab's 'Make Me Better', which was from The Soul Movement Volume 3 sessions and ended up here.

So enjoy tape, hope everyone has a great day, and head over to our Bandcamp page and download The Valentine's Day Mixtape Volume 3: Third Time's A Charm for FREE!

What Cee Be On... Shad

Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm stupid late on this. For those who ain't already know, Shad is a Toronto born MC, now living and studying in BC. His latest album, TSOL, is nothing short of incredible. Check the videos below, as well as a 6 plus minute joint of dude just spitting bars.

iHustle Daily interviews Cee

Huge shouts to the big homie Hustle Beats for the love on this interview. Click on the image to read the full story.

Erykah Badu - Gone Baby, Don't Be Long (video)

Erykah Badu is one of my favourite people on the planet. Her music has been interesting since she dropped 'On And On', her image is fly as fuck, she keeps marrying rappers and making them her baby-daddy's, and the woman can saaaaang. So here's the video for the latest single off of 'New Amerykah Part Two (Return Of The Ankh)', 'Gone Baby, Don't Be Long'. Cool visuals, a little weird but I'd expect nothing less of Ms Badu.

Erykah Badu - Gone Baby, Don't be Long from beeple on Vimeo.

Nas & Damian Marley - Patience (video)

Check the latest video from Mr Jones and Mr Marley's 'Distant Relatives' album, 'Patience'. The joint is a bit average in my opinion but the video is BOSS.

DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

iLLvibe - In The Streets Of iLLydelfia

Toronto native iLLvibe has just released his latest LP, In The Streets Of iLLydelfia, for free, no less. The dude is a talented MC, with a great ear for production, bringing a solid album of Hip Hop Soul with a Toronto feel but a worldwide mindstate. Head over and grab the album, definitely highly recommended from The Fam. From iLLvibe:

10 years after I began releasing music, I figure.. maybe it's time I let you in. This album is me. In music. In this past year I had the priveledge of travelling to many beautiful places & have become inspired at a higher level then ever before. These songs were written & recorded throughout 2010, here in Toronto & overseas on tour. This is where I live, in a place where Hip Hop still feels good and the city is alive. So, Good People... ... Welcome To The Streets Of iLLydelfya. Download iLLvibe - In The Streets Of iLLydelfia

What Cee Be On... Sia

I'm completely obsessed with this woman right now. Her album 'We Are Born' dropped in 2010, and I heard it when it came out, and I dug it. But for some reason, like 4 days ago, I put it on and haven't stopped listening to it since. I never, ever do that. The tunes are fun, catchy, well written, touching, entertaining and musically dope at the same time. For those who haven't heard of her, she's a singer/songwriter from Adelaide in Australia, and even wrote four songs on Christina Aguilera's 'Bionic' album. I've put together a bunch of my favourite videos from Sia for y'all to peep.

And while I'm at it, here's one of the illest Augie March songs, 'One Crowded Hour'. Shouts to misscoca for the hook up on this one.

360 - Just Got Started ft Pez (video)

Big 6 Dog is about to drop his sophomore album 'Falling & Flying' on EMI Records, and here is the first official video for 'Just Got Started' with Pez. Great video. Dudes are positioning themselves as stars and it looks great. lol @ Mo holding up the tennis net.

Rick Ross - Devil In A New Dress (video)

BAWSS! So Ricky played a gig in Mississauga the other week. Why the fuck did he have to play out in the burbs? Anyway, looks like dude filmed this video of him rolling in a Maybach through downtown Toronto, so either way it's boss. Peep game.

Aria Muzik - Change Is Good (live)

Peace to the brethren Suundjaye for sharing this one. Toronto soulstress Aria has an incredible voice and presence, and this video of her performing 'Change Is Good' is a perfect example of that. Pure dopeness. Peep game after the jump.

Talib Kweli - I'm On One (video)

Kweli is back with his latest LP, 'Gutter Rainbows', released today digitally in North America and physically everywhere else. So here's the video for the first single, 'I'm On One'. Dope track, dope visuals.