City of Music: Gayngs

Minneapolis-led collective Gayngs in-studio version of "Faded" at April Base Studio outside of Eau Claire, WI for MPLS.TV.

Mankwe Ndosi -"Out Of The Hole"-video

Longtime Atmosphere vocalist/spoken word artist/producer Mankwe Ndosi has now released a solo EP Do Gooder's Blues, a collaboration project with Medium Zach of Big Quarters.

Galactic Soul Lounge
Hosted by Toki Wright
Mankwe Ndosi
Cause Spirits & Soundbar
Wed. Sept. 29th

Lazerbeak - "Let It Go"-video

The second video from Doomtree producer Lazerbeak’s solo debut, Legend Recognize Legend. Catch Lazerbeak before he hits the road for a national tour with Doomtree crew.

Lazerbeak
Doomtree
Paper Tiger
Plastic Constellations
Fri. Oct. 1st
Fineline

Freeway -"Beautiful Music"-mp3

New from Philly hardknocker, Freeway, "Beautiful Music" produced by Jake-One. Nothing revolutionary, just a little advice on dealing with groupies off Freeway's upcoming Rhymesayers release Diamond In The Rough. via NR who also has the video.

Freeway -"Beautiful Music"-mp3

Dirty Projectors – "As I Went Out One Morning (Bob Dylan Cover)"-mp3

Bob Dylan’s "As I Went Out One Morning" by the Dirty Projectors from the expanded edition their excellent 2009 release Bitte Orca. Cheers to We All Want Someone

Dirty Projectors -"As I Went Out One Morning (Bob Dylan Cover)"-mp3

Sufjan Stevens – "Vesuvius"-mp3

Another stroke of beauty from emo-boy wonder Sufjan Stevens, the second track off his new The Age of Adz out Oct. 12th. via P&P

Sufjan Stevens –"Vesuvius"-mp3

Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Pusha -T & RZA -"So Appalled"-mp3

Ye' brings in Hova who murks his 16, Pusha T (Clipse), Wu-Tang general RZA & rookie CyHi Da Prynce for Good Fridays Series. "Fuckin' ridiculous". Shouts to 2db

Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Pusha-T, RZA,Swizz Beats & CyHi Da Prynce -"So Appalled"-mp3

M.anifest -"We Rock Long Distance" -Kickstarter trailer

Minneapolis director Justin Schell's trailer from his upcoming documentary. "We Rock Long Distance" tells the story of three Minnesota hip-hop artists with roots far beyond the state's borders: M.anifest, Tou SaiK Lee, and Maria Isa. Check out We Rock Long Distance. M.anifest will be performing with Ehiopian-born singer Meklit Hadero tonight, and peep him goin' in over Jay Electronica's "The Ghost of Christopher Wallace".

Meklit Hadero
M.anifest
Cedar Cultural Center
Fri. Sept. 24th
7pm

M.anifest -"Ghost of Kwame Nkrumah"-mp3

M.I.A. ft. Blaqstarr -"Lemme Hump You"-mp3

New form the Baltimore homie and M.I.A. producer/artist comes another club jump with futuristic R&B flavor. Shout out First Up!. Update: new M.I.A. demo "4 The People On The Boat" produced by Diplo via her new site 4ThePeopleOnTheBoat

M.I.A. ft.Blaqstarr -"Lemme Hump You"-mp3
M.I.A. -"4 The People On The Boat (prod.by Diplo)"-mp3

Scion Dance Party with Justin Martin, Star Eyes, Blu Gems and Gina Turner

Special guest Justin Martin (dirtybird), Star Eyes (trouble & bass), Blu Jemz and Gina Turner. Also on deck the Moongoons, It's free at First Ave's Record Room, just be sure to RSVP at Scion

Free
First Ave
Tues. Sept. 21

Sound Verite on The Current 89.3

Sound Verite visited The Current 89.3 on The Local Show with David Campbell last night and played some of Minneapolis finest including the Red Pens, Muja Messiah, Dada Trash Collage, Is/Is, Buffalo Moon, Mally & Magic Castles, check out the interview below.

Sound Verite interview on The Current 89.3 on The Local Show.

Kanye West ft. Mos Def, Raekwon -"Lord, Lord, Lord"-mp3

Kanye West recruits, Mos Def, Raekwon for his new music Good Friday Series on the R&B-soaked "Lord,Lord,Lord". via 2db

Kanye West ft. Mos Def, Raekwon & Charlie Wilson -"Lord, Lord, Lord"-mp3
Kanye West ft. Mos Def, Raekwon, Swizz Beats & Charlie Wilson -"Lord, Lord, Lord"-mp3

Mally -"Lights Off" -mp3

Minneapolis freshest rookie Mally returns with a new banger produced by The Sundance Kid. Brought to you by The Airtime Collection x Pwelbs.com x WearEric.com.

Mally -"Lights Off"-mp3

Gayngs -"One More Try (George Michael)"-mp3

Gayngs going in on George Michael with an assist from Har Mar Superstar. Looks like Bon Iver's not the only one hanging out with the cool kids. Shout out Stereogum who premiered the track.

Gayngs ft. Har Mar Superstar -"One More Try (George Michael)"-mp3

Kanye West - "Good Friday"-mp3

Yup, more new Kanye West,this time with Common, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Big Sean & Charlie Wilson. via 2db. Update: New jump from VMA's "Runaway" featuring Pusha T of the Clipse.

Kanye West ft. Pusha T -"Runaway"-mp3
Kanye West -"Good Friday"-mp3

Lazerbeak - "Land's End"-video

Doomtree beatmaker/producer Lazerbeak (P.O.S./Wale) goes solo as a songwriter.Lazer's gorgeous Robert Del Naja-channeling whisper-poetry, and DJ Shadow-meets-Danger Mouse eccentric production, weaves between genres and around expectations.

Lazerbeak -"Salt and Sea"-mp3

Freddie Gibbs -"Oil Money"-video

Gary's hard as nails MC Freddie Gibb's clip for his all-star track featuring Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), Chip Tha Ripper, Bun B & Dan Auerbach (Black Keys). Directed by Dickford Dollas.

Freedie Gibbs -Str8 Killa No Filla (Mixtape) [NoDJ]-mixtape

The Roots & John Legend -"Hard Times"-mp3

Here we go The Roots fresh off their brand new jump How I Got Over which just dropped, now their prepping their collabo jump with soul/pop crooner John Legend. They go in over Baby Huey’s classic burner "Hard Times" with an assist from The Roots front-man Black Thought. Cheers to Shake at 2db.

The Roots & John Legend -"Hard Times"-mp3

Belle & Sebastian -"Write About Love"-mp3

New raining/grey day music from Belle & Sebastian from upcoming Write About Love, their first in 4 years, out Oct. 12th. Cheers to P & P

Belle & Sebastian -"Write About Love"-mp3
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Kanye West -"Devil In A New Dress"-mp3

Yup, Kanye West keeps his promise to drop a new track everyday Friday leading up to his new, still untitled jump. Ye's on his grind with this soulful banger.

Kanye West -"Devil In A New Dress"-mp3

brandUn DeShay - "When The Sun Goes Down"-mp3

The second leak from It's A Rap's upcoming mixtape Summer Daze. From the lively underground MC brandUn DeShay, the Chicago rookie affiliated with Charles Hamilton.

brandUn DeShay -"When The Sun Goes Down"-mp3

Is/Is -"So Long"-mp3

A fantastic new 3 peiece, Is/Is made up of Gospel Gossip's Sarah Nienaber, First Communion Afterparty's Sarah Rose and former FCAP's Mara Appel on drums. Their debut ep This Is Happening was produced, mixed by Howard Hamilton III of the Red Pens. Check out their first track "So Long" with it's fuzzy Mazzy Star feel, definitely a band to watch.

Is/Is
Daughters of the Sun
Sarah Johnson
Brute Heart
Sept.11th
7th St. Entry

Is/Is -"So Long"-mp3

BNLX -"Blue And Gold"-mp3

From the 3rd ep in recent months Minneapolis BNLX who has been consistent and effective with catchy, hook-driven, Brit-rock. "Blue And Gold" is yet another strummer with vocals from Ed & Ashley Ackerson. BLNX celebrate the 3 record release show with Red Pens.

Red Pens
BNLX
Blue Sky Blackout
Sept. 25
501 Club

BNLX -"Blue And Gold"-mp3