Blu and Exile drop off a new album via bandcamp. Its not exactly new to being made, but it is new to us. I guess this material was all recorded in 2009. I dont care though. As long as it sounds more like Below The Heavens and less like No York! Stream it below, or if youre feeling particularly kind, drop $15 on the download...
First it was Blu, Then it was Fashawn. It seems like whenever Exile links up with a relatively unknown emcee, they put together pretty fucking awesome albums. Hell, even back in 95 Exile was blazing trails with an unknown, Aloe Blacc. Well, this time up it's ADaD. The plan is for ADaD to drop a mixtape with will serve as the momentum builder for him and Exile's project. The mixtape will be titled; PS. I'm Next, and will feature production from Exile, Waajeed, Illmind, Ta-Ku and more. Next indeed.
One of the illest producers in the ever drops his new mixtape. Chock full of new joints, old joints, and... well, I guess thats all there can really be. But yeah, Exile is awesome, and so are most of the emcees on this jawn. So grab it, and quit being such a suckachump.
01. Intro To The Outro
02. Pharoahe Monch - Evolve
03. Co$$ - Leimert Park
04. Dagsavage - Growing Pains (feat. Fashawn, Blu & Exile)
05. Bun B - Brolic
06. Fashawn - Freedom (Remix)
07. ADAD - Slowly
08. MED & Blu - Your Life
09. Strong Arm Steady - Give It Up (feat. Guilty Simpson & Talib Kweli)
09. Flawless (feat. Co$$)
10. J. Mitchell - Flawless (feat. Co$$)
11. Emanon - Count Your Blessings
12. Below The Heavens (Medly)
13. Blu & Exile - Cold Hearted
14. Mobb Deep - Pearly Gates (ft. 50 Cent) (Non Album Version)
15. Blame One, Sean P, & Fashawn - Disturbed (Remix)
16. Klepto
17. Dagsavage & Johaz - Mic Jackson
18. Big Sean - Wait For Me (feat. Lupe Fiasco)
19. Emanon - Forgive Us
20. Fashawn - S.O.F. (Remix)
21. Boy Meets World (Medley)
22. Fashawn - Samsonite Man (feat. Blu)
23. Blu & Exile - New Seasons
24. MF DOOM - Tema Do Canibal (Exile Remix)
25. MED - And They Say
New joint from Exile's upcoming mixtape, Intro To The Outro, which will be available for free on August 31st. The mixtape will feature some of Exile's essential production as well as some brand new joints. And if youre thinking that thats some weird looking cover art, I guess the un blurred version will be released next week. It had better have naked chicks all over it.
FRSH SLCTS & DaveNotti put together an EP of all the producers that wrecked shop at the Third Annual Neck Brace show. Here's the EP and a video of Exile doing what he does best.
Milk Crate. Top 10. Hip Hop. All Time. Number 7. Lets Get Into It...
07. Blu & Exile - Below The Heavens
In 2007, I stumbled upon this album while looking through a random music blog. At the time, I had no idea who this "Blu" character was. But I was familiar with Exile from his work with Aloe Blacc in the group Emanon. On top of the fact that Exile is an incredible producer, there was something about the album cover, and the full title (...in hell happy with your new imaginary friends...) that was intriguing to me. So, I downloaded the album. It was probably a week or two before I even got around to listening to it, but from the first time I played it, I was absolutely hooked...
Blu & Exile - Blu Collar Workers
I'd always been a fan of Exile's work, but this was easily his best work to me. The samples were all flipped smoothly, the melodies were captivating, and yet each song was distinctly different. And Blu's rhymes were so unrelentingly fresh. His honesty was unapologetic, and stated so bluntly. Blu spoke about sharing drinks at the bar with his DJ, because he was low on funds. All while trying to pick up a lady who wants someone who "keeps it real," but all he's giving her is truth. Sometimes the real isn't luxurious. And the way Blu strung these ideas and thoughts together was so impressive, I simply couldnt stop listening...
Blu & Exile ft. Miguel Jontel - First Things First
This was the first album in a long time to really restore my faith in music. As corny as that sounds, it's true. And that's why I couldnt deny it a spot on my list. I know this album is only 4 years old at this point in time, and thats probably the ONLY reason it's not higher on my list. There hasnt been enough time for it to prove it's longevity. But I cant see myself ever getting tired of this album...
Blu & Exile - Dancing In The Rain
Blu's way with words was also something that I couldnt ignore. He had a way of expressing everything so matter of factly, as if to be claiming his shortcomings and blessings as equally important parts of himself. He embraced everything about who he was as a simple fact. It's not every day you hear a rapper talking about losing his virginity while his pops was cheating on his momma in the other room...
Blu & Exile - In Remembrance Of Me
Picking my favorite tracks from this album was next to impossible. I really wanted to post every single track from the album. In time, I honestly seeing this album being top 3. And I probably should already have it higher on my list... But anyways... When I first heard this album, I was working as a manager at a Borders. And the first thing I did after hearing the album, I ordered a ton into the store, bought one for myself, and hand sold all the rest to any and everyone who would listen...
Blu & Exile ft. Miguel Jontel - Cold Hearted
High Point: "Dancing In The Rain." It's definitely my favorite song on the album, and easily top 5 of all time... Low Point: "You Are Now In The Clouds With..." Its basically the outro track, and its all instrumental. And its still got a lot of dope elements. But it didnt have Blu rapping on it. Which is the only reason it was the low point... Cause even that song is cool...
I am in love with this song. MED links up with the wonder-duo, Blu & Exile, for a joint off of the special edition of Bang Ya Head 3, which drops April 26th via Fat Beats.
Milk Crate. Top 10. Hip Hop. All Time. Number 7. Lets Get Into It...
In 2007, I stumbled upon this album while looking through a random music blog. At the time, I had no idea who this "Blu" character was. But I was familiar with Exile from his work with Aloe Blacc in the group Emanon. On top of the fact that Exile is an incredible producer, there was something about the album cover, and the full title (...in hell happy with your new imaginary friends...) that was intriguing to me. So, I downloaded the album. It was probably a week or two before I even got around to listening to it, but from the first time I played it, I was absolutely hooked...
I am in love with this song. MED links up with the wonder-duo, Blu & Exile, for a joint off of the special edition of Bang Ya Head 3, which drops April 26th via Fat Beats.
