The Pharcyde - Runnin'

Though Passing Me By was posted earlier this month, I've been on a Pharcyde kick lately and would like to bring you Runnin'. This classic video is what ol school hip-hop was all about. From the J. Dilla produced track, to the social commentary on race relations, this video was truly ahead of it's time and even in 2011 is still as fresh as a new piece of gum.

The Roots - Dilla Jawns (mixtape)

Hello everybody in internet land. In order to prepare for 4/20, I've been on a streak amassing music to kick back relax with. With that, I bring you The Roots - Dilla Jawns. While I normally disapprove of cover songs as well as cover albums, I can say that this album is certainly worth your time. The album consists of The Roots covering some fantastic J. Dilla beats in a lively manner unheard from most hip-hop groups. For those that don't know, J. Dilla (aka Jay Dee, real name, James Dewitt Yancey) was a superb producer in the earlier part of the decade, working with top hip-hop acts like Common, Busta Rhymes, and De La Soul until his untimely passing away in 2006, due to cardiac arrest. It was later revealed that he suffered from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disease, and possibly lupus. Since his passing, J Dilla's mother started the J Dilla Foundation: an organization dedicated to finding a cure for lupus. Though, J. Dilla has left the Earth, his music and legacy will be remembered for a long time to come. Give Dilla Jawns a listen and let me know what you think.

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