Audio: "SunStorm" album by Zo!

If I can do anything to help you promote your music hit me up ZO! This is excellent soul music. The whole album is simply amazing. Trust me, if you like Neo Soul music, go get a copy at your local record store tomorrow. You won't regret it!

or buy here:
http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/2010/03/zo---sunstorm.php



Here is another song I'm jamming to for about one week:


Let's help ZO! get his record sold! Share it on facebook and your favorite social media sites.

Mixtape: BBE Mixtape Competition 2010

Great Mix by BBE.

Sports: Oakley Love & Guts – Eyes Wide Open

LOVE & GUTS - NEW YORK from KIRK on Vimeo.

Skateboard & basketball are my first love when it comes to sports. I have almost forgotten how much I love skateboarding man.

via highsnobiety.com

RIP Keenan Milton (August 4, 1974 - July 5, 2001)

Rest in peace Keenan Milton & Harold Hunter. My man Dominic and I were there when Keenan switch k-grinded a European rail in Stuttgart. Keenan drowned at a Independence day party and died on the 5th of July 2010. He was known for his Nollie and switch tricks and his amazing style. Keenan was 26 years old when he died.

Video: "Something So Beautiful" by Tapas

I'm Proud to be from Tuebingen where all these crazy talented cats are from such as my man MC Double J.
Support good music!

Video: "I'll never understand" & "Rose Garden" by Shad

If you haven't heard of Shad, please take your time and let his music reflect you. Believe me, I don't only support his music because he's a native Rwandan, but also because of his skills as an artist. His brilliantly witty word play and his delivery are on point. Don't sleep on this talented man!

"I'll never understand" includes poetry written by his mother Bernadette Kabango. The describes the Rwanda genocide which took place in the early 90s.

Special: Elaquent "Persona" album & freebies

My man eQ sent me a pre release version of his album "Persona", two days ago. I immediately downloaded the album and bumped it into my tape deck (I mean PC). eQ's sound is top notch! the vibes are soulful and the drums are crisp. Release date is June 26th on iTunes. He might get it pressed on 12" as well so stay tuned and grab all material you can get! Trust me!

i love doin these instrumental tapes, and will continue to do so...all i ask is that people support and buy my lp! all money i earn will go into new equipment so i can make better tunes for yall! - eQ

As mentioned in his interviews, here are eQ's freebies for y'all:
http://www.mediafire.com/?j2zjqoijmmy

Also make sure to download the following three albums:
After Midnight: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dmz0jmdzonk
In Colour vol 2 (Dirtier Loops): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yz4wzgqmkgw
In Colour vol 3 (Dirtiest Loops: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?w2xjww2iyxd

I worked with eQ on my last project. He did a song titled "All for one":

Video: "Amorous" by Jesse Boykins III

I love the song and the video. Plus, it's exactly how I feel.. I miss my wife. I dedicate this post for you. :)

Keith "GURU" Elam (July 17, 1961 – April 19, 2010) RIP

I still can't believe it. Guru was like a ... it's so difficult to describe but one thing is for sure, I became who I am today also thanks to Guru's music. A legend has left us and he will be truly missed by millions of fans throughout the world. Love

I currently am listening to his music all day.

Video: Eac Drumming Cut from Rwanda

Rwanda is such a beautiful country with beautiful people. Once you see this, you know why i so much love the drums. rhythm. life. I'm proud of my African roots. Via Rafiki Records

Album: "The Gin Diaries" by Suff Daddy

SUFF DADDY - THE GIN DIARIES (SNIPPET) from MPMTV on Vimeo.

The Gin Diaries are about beats, love and Tanqueray. On his new record, Suff Daddy shares his music with friends Miles Bonny, Fleur Earth, Mariama, Mar and Jim Dunloop. In stores: April 16.
HHV pre-sale incl T-shirt (GER)

01. 4 My Holiks
02. 5 O'Clock Suff feat. Miles Bonny
03. I Need A Break
04. Oh Bébé feat. Fleur Earth
05. Housey
06. Jimmy Jazz feat. Jim Dunloop
07. Worst Case Scenerio
08. Deep Shit feat. Mar
09. Vienna
10. Hospital
11. Konnopke
12. Feelin Fly feat. Mariama
13. Özdemir

via @swedeart & www.mpmsite.com

Video: "Window Seat" by Erykah Badu

"i got the goose bumps first time i watched it. The girl is a master of her art. and the video director too! love the concept and creative implementation! - Do your thing Badu!"

Downloads: "Yekermo Sew (Te'Amir Remix)" by Mulatu Astatke

Damn,.. now that is what I'm talking about. Top Notch!
"Yekermo Sew (Te'Amir Remix)" by Mulatu Astatke - download

Via okayplayer.com

Video: "Soldier of Love" by Sade + Live performance

I can't wait to see this woman perform live.

Watch the making of the album at
http://www.sade.com/fi/home/

Video: Good Group live | "Arian B's is a good boy" by Ari Chicago

Here you see Ari freestyling with his live band called Good Group.


"Geschlossen oder offen" by Ariginal
He's rocking a kellerfever shirt. I founded the Kellerfever Hip Hop event (in 2006) with one of my best friends who now lives in Brazil. Ari runs the club now. Much love bro.


Introducing my homie, fellow MC and one of my best friends Ari Chicago aka Ariginal.
Ari is one of my favorite MCs. His lyrics (in German) are inspiring, his delivery is on top and he never fails to satisfy the crowd at a live gig.

This download introduces the MC himself. Further releases with his life band Good Group and Lingua Loca are coming soon. Don't sleep on one of Germany's best MCs!

Ari B's is a good boy - download

Visit:
www.ariginal.de

"Beautiful inside and outside!" Impressions of Russia

It's been awhile since I fed my daily readers with Mishoo's thoughts, inspiration and music. I've been traveling around Europe, visited family and friends in Germany and spent my Orthodox Christmas in Russia. First I here want to say much love to my friends in Germany Nico, Madsen, Ari, Joseph, Dominic aka Schraenk, Amin, Ibou aka Portformat, my man Se.Po. in Brazil, Holg, Markus, Olli, .. for being the good souls you are.

I flew back to Finland where I currently work after New Years Eve. Two days later, I was invited by my gf parents to spend Orthodox Christmas in a small Russian village 50 km behind the Finnish border - In Russia over 70 % of population are Russian Orthodox Christians (wikipedia.org) and they celebrate Christmas on the sixth of January - The family treated me like a king. We ate and drank four days long. To be honest, I have never experienced such a wonderful hospitality. I now am a fan of Russian cuisine with its fish delicacies, bakery and chocolate tradition. Mari and I also went sightseeing around town. As you may see in many Russian towns on the countryside, most apartments look old from the outside for our standards but, once you get inside the flats, you see no difference from other European countries. It seems like Russia's government isn't spending much of the tax money on infrastructure outside the big cities like St Petersburg or Moscow.  At this point I want to thank the Pustovoyt family in Russia and my lady of course. Greetings also to Aleksey, Valentina, Ksusia. Also big shout out to one of Russia's finest producers Alexandr aka Al Yok for the great music! check out Al Yok at www.myspace.com/alyokbeez You are beautiful inside and outside!

Video: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Oh what a tradition.. it's only after I watch "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" that I go get Christmas gifts for the family. lol wish you all enjoyable holidays and a happy year-ending.

Video: "Lil' Girl" by Shafiq

Lil' Girl from Plug Research on Vimeo.

Shafiq Husayn – “Lil’ Girl” featuring Fatima
featuring cameos from Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, Wood Harris and more from the Plug Research release “Shafiq En’ A Free Ka” in stores.

directed by Greg Ponstingl

via www.loveonthebeat.net

Audio: "Preview" by AriChicago

Here is one of my best friends, and also a MC I admire with his preview for his upcoming project! AriGinal aka AriChicago in the building! stay tuned!



Check out AriChicago's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/ari6inal

Video: "Starched Dickies" by Stik Figa

Watch this video by my man Stik Figa. Big shout outs to the Topeka crew .. John "Stik Figa", Steve (good to see you in the video man! I think it's you :P), Travis, Chris, Martinez, Sam, Zeke, Quinton, Phat Kat (what up with phat cat btw?? :P) and the turntablist himself, Brian. Family.