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Wu-Tang + Lego + Stop Motion = Great Success

Vomit Instrumental Alternate Take by PThought

Stones Throw graciously and generously hooks it up with a digital download of the recently released 6-track banger J Dilla Donut Shop.

I don't really need to say much else. Go download and turn it up!

DOWNLOAD: J Dilla Donut Shop

Taken from Madlib's latest long-player Madlib's Medicine Show #7: High Jazz

Hella funky and absolutely brilliant. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Generation Match - Electronic Dimensions [prod. Madlib]

A hero (in my book) has hacked into Solar's e-mail and Twitter accounts and is pushing this scumbag forward to bring a little justice to the situation. Following the tragic departure of one of the iconic vocal pillars of hip hop, this new string of leaked communications confirms the sketchiness everyone suspected from day one. I'm overjoyed to see Solar taking the fall.

Keep fallin' Solar, keep fallin'.

LINK: Solar Exposed

Clipz comes back under a new pseudo, Redlight, dropping some serious old school rave business. I've only heard a handful of joints, but Stupid is his latest coming on Digital Soundboy. The original features vocals by Roses Gabor, but the instrumental is where it's at. Bass is proper, killer track. Heavy.

Brand new from Jay Electronica featuring Diddy, paying homage to the black rhinoceros of rap. It ain't no Exhibit C, but it's pretty dope -- although I think Jay sounds a little buried in the mix. Flows are on point, as you can expect from Jay and Diddy doing his usual.

Grim news this morning as MTV UK and Baller Status report that the legendary Guru has lost his struggle with cancer at age 43. The entire story is and has been extremely controversial pinning Solar against family, family against Guru and Guru against Premier but sadly, never any "official" word from Guru.Known for his involvement with Gang Starr and his classic Jazzamataz album series, the MC leaves us a wealth of music that spans decades. Make today a Guru/Gang Starr day on your beatbox. More updates as they become available.

You see now? Here's just another reason why Dilla will forever remain one of my favorite producers. This familiar little bit comes hand-picked by J. Rocc from the Dilla archives, a flip of the Men Without Hats original The Safety Dance. Scoop this with 5 additional unreleased tracks bundled together with the Stones Throw, Serato & J Dilla Estate collab release of J Dilla Donut Shop.

Pre-order the 2LP (with Serato Control Tone on 2 sides), Donuts slipmats & gatefold package now for a May 10th release.

DOWNLOAD: J Dilla - Safety Dance

This is the sound for this morning. I'm not sure if it's the fact that this has to be, hands-down, one of my favorite sampled Les McCann joints or that Scratch just worked it so well -- or both. I could let this loop ride for hours. The vocalist is a beautiful setup for the soulful murder Rae delivers with his verse. I'm particular about female vocals, but whoever this is has a serious set of pipes and absolutely nailed the vibe.

DOWNLOAD: Raekwon - Lizz [prod by Scratch]

via Metal Lungies

By now I'm sure most of you know that Guru suffered a heart attack yesterday, is in a coma and is set to go into surgery sometime soon. Keep Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal in your thoughts and prayers. Marinate on this and hope he pulls through, 43 is too young.