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Meow Mix (Episode 3) - Tasty, Random MP3s

Random at best, this mix features a combination of new and old – all of which are completely lodged in my head. I had to bust out a little MGMT because I saw them play BFD 2008 yesterday, and I couldn’t really wait to leak a little My Morning Jacket before Evil Urges hits stores on June 10 (ok, so it has been streaming from their Myspace page for a while now).

I’d like to give a particular shout out to “New Generation” a track from the Universals that made the cut on an awesome Florida Funk compilation I picked up the other day while wasting time at Amoeba. Stuff is like butter – that should make up for only posting seven tracks instead of my usual 10.

MP3s:

MGMT - Of Moons, Birds & Monsters
Panda Bear - Ponytail
Quasimoto - The Clown (Episode 3)
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges
Submarines - Hope
Willy Mason - Fear No Pain
The Universals - New Generation

Who Says Video Games Suck?

2K8: B-Ball Zombie War

This is probably old news to many of you, but apparently the official soundtrack of NBA 2K8 is a collection courtesy of Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf. Personally, I think all basketball video games suck, but with tunes like this to play along to I just might have to change my mind.

Released in October of 2007, 2K8: B-Ball Zombie War features impressive tracks from Madlib/Quasimoto, MF DOOM, Oh No, Percee P, Aloe Blacc, J Dilla and Stones Throw up-and-comers Guilty Simpson and James Pants. In other words, if you appreciate true hip-hop this is definitely an album you’ll want to pick up.

I’m still trying to figure out why the Stones Throw label doesn’t get more media coverage or radio play – I don’t think I’ve ever heard them put out a bad album. Then again, maybe a low profile is part of their formula.

MP3s:

Quasimoto - Hydrant Game (Jaylib Remix)
Guilty Simpson - Make It Fast
Aloe Blacc - Find a Way

Oldie But Goodie - Madlib Takes Over BBC

Madlib Quasimoto

Obscure samples, numerous pseudonyms, and a vinyl collection that supposedly weighs a few tons — I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of listening to Madlib. Check out his December 2007 BBC takeover performance. It’ll turn your workday frown upside down… yes, I just typed that.

Downloads:

Madlib - Slim’s Return
Quasimoto - Microphone Mathematics
Peanut Butter Wolf & Madlib - Rawcore

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