On my box I had Paul C productions / Or was it Prince Paul bomb squad function… I know Rap my man, I mean Hip Hop
What’s good readership, hope everyone had a great Christmas, now it’s time to get ready for New Year’s. I’m not going to bore you w/ any of those end of year lists tho, so don’t worry. I figure with half the bloggerverse doing their “Best of the Decade” & “Best of 2009″ lists… who really wants to read all of that? In the words of Mr. Ed Lover, “C’mon Son”. You know what it is you listened to and liked this past year, and I’m sure just like everyone else you have your own personal favorites. There were quite a few good records, and I can honestly say 2009 was a good year for music. However, lets stay in the present and focus on the future. Check out the “Best of The Week”.
OkiZoo Presents: The Boomin’ System
1. MF DOOM – Air (Astronote Remix)
The beat is sicker than the blood in your stool (c) MF Doom. Some of you may remember the original version to this track from MF DOOM & Dabrye. However Astronote recently released a remix project entitled, The Remixes Volume: One. This beat really compliments DOOM’s style of rap, and I believe this new version is better than the original. From the spacey theme to when the beat drops, Astronote takes you on a journey. Check it out for yourself, enjoy the ride.
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2. Thurzday of U-N-I – Not Quite A Christmas Story
Thurzday, a member of the crew that brought you A Love Supreme ventures out on his own w/ this solo effort. This track is reminiscent of Slick Rick in its vivid storytelling, which makes you laugh and actually visualize the tale unfolding. U-N-I is also anticipating the release of their latest project, A Love Supreme 2.0, although I’m looking forward to checking out the remix project. I don’t like the idea of remixing an entire album, why not just pump out some new work? We’ll see what the future holds for U-N-I, in the meantime enjoy this song from Thurz.
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3. Reflection Eternal w/ Jay Electronica, J. Cole & Mos Def
Finally the CDQ for this phenomenal track from one of my favorite groups, Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek) is out. I’m glad to see Kweli back working on some good music. No diss to his work w/ Idol Warship, but I’m a fan of this version of Talib. Jay Elec comes thorough as usual and is on his way to best new artist of the year in my book. I slept on J. Cole but I have to say his verse matched w/ these emcees was adequate. He didn’t ruin the track, but didn’t impress me either. Mighty Mos Def ends the track off nicely, it’s been a great year for Black Dante. Hopefully we’ll see a new Black Star album soon.
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4. Zo! & Asylum 7 Feat. Asheru – Gotta Live
Zo, who you might remember from his work w/ Phonte of Little Brother has constantly been releasing some good music. He teams up w/ Asylum 7 and the one of my favorite emcees Asheru. For those of you familiar w/ The Boondocks, you know Asheru is the emcee on the opening scene of that show. This song really delivers a strong message and has a positive theme.
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5. Black Milk – Keep Going
Black is back and better than ever, or so he claims. This is the first promo leak for his upcoming album entitled, Album of The Year. Quite a bold statement naming your record that, but Black Milk claims that it holds a different reference from the one suggested. Basically the record talks about the road that he’s taken in the last year, the good, the bad & the ugly. I can’t wait to buy this album, Black Milk always provides excellent beats, the challenge will be to see if his lyricism is on the same level, judge for yourself.
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6. Burn Rubber x Acapulco – Detroit Riots (Prod by Black Milk)
Burn Rubber and Acapulco Gold teamed up for the Detroit Riots project. Check out their website Detroit Riots for more information and enjoy this posse cut featuring Fat Ray, Ro Spit, T3, Phatboy Chef, Marv Won, One Be Lo, Buff 1 & Fatt Father. To top it off this joint was produced by none other than Black Milk… enjoy!
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7. Carlitta Durand – Official
This song from the lovely Carlitta Durand’s Christmas present to us all entitled, The Doug & Pattie EP is produced by Vaughn Garcia of M1 Platoon. This is one of the best tracks on a pretty good concept album from the duo. Some might not be familiar with the name but if you’re a fan of the Justus League, Little Brother, Skyzoo and Tanya Morgan, it’s safe to say you know the voice
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8. Dave Notti – Destroy
I featured Dave Notti in the last Let Me Put You On! post, here he is again w/ a snippet of an earth shattering track from DJ K.O.’s latest release Living Out A State of Mind Pt. 2 set for a digital release. The title of the track definitely suits the sound of the song, and Notti is relentless rhyming over the beat. Most of you may know Dave Notti for his production but be on the lookout for his next project that will feature more of his rapping.
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9. Dwele – Eve (I Need You)
While outside everything is covered in snow, I thought it’d be nice to shine some light on a warm soulful joint. I’m positive that Dwele needs no introduction, nor does the track he covered here: Dilla’s classic remix of Spacek’s “Eveâ€. Dwele singing over Dilla’s production, you can’t go wrong w/ that. Little is known about what project this song will be on, it may just be one of the many Dwele tracks that have never officially been released. So just sit back with some hot tea and enjoy!
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10. DJ Center Feat Oddisee – Leave the City Outside (Prod by Oddisee)
This will be the first single off DJ Center ’s upcoming album, “Everything In Time” , dropping February 9th. The track features Diamond District’s own Oddisee . Gotta love the horns that Oddisee uses in the track, and I thought this was most appropriate w/ the weather most people are dealing with this winter season. It’s cold out there and the block be hot, leave the city outside and unwind to this soothing track.
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Everyone have a safe and happy New Year, and as always thanks for supporting OkiZoo. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think of the songs above, Happy Holidays.
NIXONS 
EL3G
*sidenote from Dunn-D*
For all the people that come to our blog and for all other blogs out there, WE ARE NOT, I REPEAT, NOT a “new” music blog. We are a “good” music and an overall lifestyle blog. These are all songs that are in rotation within OkiZoo that WE like. It could be new, it could be a couple years old. We are not them, we do what we want. Nobody sponsors us. We do take new music submissions, but we don’t have those obligations other blogs that are in the “industry” have. So please don’t tell us that some other blog beat us to a song. We are not running that race.
Laterzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (17 Z’s like DJ Alf)
