R.I.P. James Moody

Late, great Jazz saxophonist James Moody has died at 85. Moody recorded more than 50 solo albums as well as songs with Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Lionel Hampton and B.B. King. After battling pancreatic cancer for 10 months, Moody died Thursday in San Diego, Ca.
He is best known for his 1949 hit "Moody's Mood for Love," and for making amazing music while partially deaf.
A jazz legend without a doubt.

James Moody:
3.26.1925 - 12.9.2010

B.O.B. ft. Wiz Khalifa: Fuck the Money

For some reason I can't get this song out my head.
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Doc: Donald Trump All American Billionaire

I came across this documentary on The Donald and his Billion dollar industry.
I'm always intrigued on Trump and his rise to riches despite filing for bankruptcy. This is only pt.1 though
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JCOLE- FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The mixtape just dropped today. Click the title for the download. The internet is super slowed down for this mixtape at the moment but it's worth it.

Around the World in 80 trades

There is no blueprint for making consistent money and Conor Woodman shows it. He completely quit his job as a market analyst to travel the world trading goods the old fashioned way. Clap for him. This is just pt.1 btw.
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Wiz Khalifa ft. Curren$y: Huey Newton

Taylor Gang and The Jets joining forces yet again.
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Dom Kennedy: Locals Only

Here's a new video off From the Westside with Love mixtape. There's a new verse added too. I really think the production will help plateau Dom's name to those that don't already know bout the LA based rapper.
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J. Cole: Im On It

A cool little track.
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10 Unacceptable Cycles Black People Have To Change

One of my friends shared this with me so I'm paying it forward. With that said, I'm going to vent a lil bit.

Being a young, black, knowledge seeking individual (notice the pic in the top right corner), I realize that my actions and motivations toward life are ones that will either elevate or depress the growth of those after me. The year 2010 is almost over and yet there are still signs of ignorance that flood TV, music, and society.
Isn't the US President black?
If we've ever needed a sign that the gangster is no longer relevant, I think we found it.
But I digress..
Anyway, LaShaun Williams wrote these 10 things that should change in order to help establish progression and they're pretty good insights.

Read up and start a convo no matter what race you are. Start being a part of the solution.

Note: Click the title to get the complete article.

1. Sexual promiscuity
2. Children out of wedlock: Accounts for 70 percent of black children
3. Fear of commitment: It’s the first step in rebuilding families and setting standards for structure
4. Lack of education: Having an education unlocks doors and shatters glass ceilings
5. Excessive cursing: Cursing excessively displays an inability to articulate
6. Negligent parenting: Instead of teaching our children the words to rap songs, we should be playing educational or at least age-appropriate sing-a-long songs
7. Adornment of ignorance: There is nothing wrong with speaking so-called proper English, getting good grades... It’s not “acting white.” It should be the new “acting black.”
8. Intra-racial discrimination
9. Violence
10. Poor health

props to @Marcofasho

Ski Beatz ft. Nesby Phips: Blue and Green

A lot of people that love radio hits probably don't know who Ski Beatz is but he's been around for a minute. He's worked with a lot of big acts but he's more famously known for making Dead Presidents off Hov's Reasonable Doubt. He keeps a low (but consistent) profile.
Blue and Green is a track off a new album integrating Miles Davis soul w/ Ski's impeccable producer savvy.
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Note: If you don't know what impeccable means please pick up a dictionary