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John Legend and The Roots got together with J.Period for the official Wake Up! Mixtape. “Our Generation” is the first release from “Wake Up! Radio ” and sees Pete Rock & CL Smooth back together on wax for the first time in 7 years. With John Legend & The Roots joining forces to propel political …

“Cruise Control” is taken from Eric Lau’s upcoming instrumental LP “Makin’ Sound” (released 27th September) on Kilawatt Music. Download “Cruise Control” HERE

Detroit’s Buff1 dropped in to Sydney’s FBI Radio’s Stolen Records for an interview as regular guest DJ Naiki played a set of Detroit Hip Hop. Mike Who? also featured in the mix while Shantan Wantan Ichiban held it down on hosting duties. To download the show click HERE

J.Period & Spike Lee pay tribute to Michael Jackson with this Limited Edition mixtape. Mixing Michael’s classic hits with rare demo versions, remixes, and behind-the-scenes interview clips, J.Period weaves together an 80-minute musical documentary that pays tribute to The King of Pop’s staggering catalog of songs, and reminds us why-no matter what you think of …

Ghosting is a project that gives listeners insight on the types of artists and music that inspires Buff1. Giving himself one week to write original material, Buff1 created this free project to be released into the blogosphere. Choosing songs that already had space for Buff1 to spit, none of the original song arrangements have been …

Don’t sleep on this mixtape from the legendary Mr. Thing and see why he is one of the kings of digging Download “Champion Nerd” HERE

To coincide with his upcoming Australasian tour Detroit’s heavy hitter Buff1 offers his latest project “It’s A 1derful Life” for free download. Though it’s billed as a mixtape, those aware of Buff1′s catalog know that this is no karaoke show. It features some of his most acclaimed features, new collaborations & exclusive material. TRACKLISTING: 1. …

Shortee Blitz aka one of the hardest working DJs in the UK teamed up with Soul Culture and The Hip Hop Chronicle to bring you the first part of “The Standard”. This mixtape is a heavyweight collection of exclusive freestyles, big joints and extremely dope blends that reminds us exactly what a mixtape is supposed …

Straight from the archives of BTS Radio comes a mix from the UK’s Eric Lau who has worked with the likes of Lupe Fiasco, Jay Electronica and Oddisee with many people touting him as the next producer to blow Download the mix HERE

On the eve of her first Australian solo tour the UK’s #1 Dancehall Queen Lady Chann jumps on Gyptians “Hold Yuh” Riddim for her version “Calm”. Download the track HERE