Music Monday: Welcoming in the Summer

(introducing the new music monday, double the pleasure, format)
De La Soul x Nike....again

This past march marks the 20th Anniversary of De La Soul's Three Feet High and Rising. In order to bring in the festivities, De La Soul and Nike collaborate, once again, to release their newest tracks since 2004!

This soon to be released track is a 45 min cut arranged specifically for "runners", but will be appreciate by all hip hop junkies. The recording is composed of about 8 or 9 tracks, mixed together by Flosstradamus. Although I'm questioning De La's choice in producers, I'm psyched for the mix to drop tomorrow! SO..look out for the link manana, cus its a funky way to start the summer....

http://vimeo.com/4375241

Masta Ace: A Long Hot Summer

There is something about summer in Brooklyn that brings about the creative juices, i.e. Do the Right Thing a Spike Lee joint, or the classic A Long Hot Summer by the masta, Masta Ace himself.

Ace put out this concept album in 2001. The narrative takes you on a tour through the summer in BK with Ace and Fats Belvedere. Go buy, pirate or share this album with a few friends, because it will transport your mind from finals to home sweet home.
Masta Ace - Bklyn Masala