DEFINITION OF FRESH

Mad1ne x DJ Proof share their collaborative single "Dirty Hands" dedicated to the late DJ Ronsha .

Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder throughout his entire career, this 6-piece band features vocalist Noel McCalla (voted one of Britain’s top soul singers - Blues and Soul Magazine ), award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (a member of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004) and a world-class live band. Watch: ‘The Wonder of Stevie’ promo trailer: https://shorturl.at/5q9xI Performing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics 'I Wish' and ‘Superstition' to beautiful arrangements of 'My Cherie Amour' and 'Ribbon in the Sky’ , the band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics from 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' through to 'Talking Book' , ‘Innervisions' , 'Songs in the Key of Life' and 'Hotter than July’ . Watch the band perform ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ here: https://shorturl.at/8EPys Joining Noel and Derek will be Jonathan Noyce (bass), Tim Cansfield (guitar), Neil Angilley ...

What was originally planned as a completely normal Best Of Mixtape unfortunately became a Tribute Mixtape due to the passing of Neo-Soul legend D’Angelo . D’Angelo not only influenced many artists such as Maxwell , Alicia Keys , Musiq Soulchild , Dwele , Frank Ocean , Anderson .Paak and H.E.R. , he also helped create an entirely new music genre. The mixtape Rhythm'N'Soul (In Loving Memory of Michael Eugene Archer) by DJ EASY features 51 tracks, including all his hits, some live performances, and super rare or previously unknown remixes. The line-up includes Busta Rhymes , The Roots , Kool G Rap , AZ , Method Man , Q-Tip , Slum Village , Common , Redman , Erykah Badu , Lauryn Hill , BJ the Chicago Kid and more — with production by DJ Premier , Pete Rock , Beatminerz , Gonza , Sleepin Giant , DJ Krush , Amerigo Gazaway , Arkiv , Sam Champ and Adam Kay . It also features an exclusive remix produced by e.kwality , featuring a verse by Boogie Bang . Together, they f...

Savannah, GA rap artist and LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson shares the official video for the single "Remember When" , a heartfelt tribute dedicated to her father the late-great Camoflauge .

Watts, CA rap artist Daylyt drops the tribute track "WORDISBON" dedicated to the founder of the Brooklyn-based rap collective Pro Era , the late Brooklyn, NY rap artist Capital Steez .

Chicago, IL rap artist Lupe Fiasco shares his 9th album "Samurai" , a concept album dedicated to the life, work and career of neo-soul singer Amy Winehouse . The album features 9 tracks with production by Anthony “APB” Perkin , Brian I. Brown , Kush Baby , Nicolaus Isaiah , Soundtrakk , and Trumaine Jordan .

  'Beer and Smokin’ In Amsterdam' is the second official music video from the album ‘DYSPHUNKTIONAL’ by Truffel the Phunky Phaqir . This song and video is an ode to Truffel’s hometown of Amsterdam, and at the same time it's an ode to Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas , and its writer Hunter S. Thompson .  Song link: https://open.spotify.com/track/71CpYq...   Album link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Ke6ho...

Today is the birthday of the legendary Pimp C and I re-upped (originally posted on 12.29.20) this edition of the entire classic Pimp C interview with Atlanta's Hot 107.9 and a mix of some of his hits. Listen to DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST: PIMP C TRIBUTE EDITION (Mixed by J. Rizzle) by J. Rizzle on hearthis.at

 Atlanta, GA rap artist  Killer Mike has announced the upcoming release of the deluxe edition of his latest album, MICHAEL , and has released the offical video for the single "Maynard Vignette" , that honors Atlanta's 54th mayor,  Maynard Jackson and features  T.I. , JID , and Jacquees .  

Worcester, MA rap artist Joyner Lucas pays homage to the late Mac Miller on the video / single "Seventeen" , ahead of his next full-length project, Not Now, I'm Busy .  Stream Joyner Lucas now: http://orcd.co/seventeen17

California emcee Murs and Texas beatsmith Wiardon present "Flowers For Guru" , a birthday dedication ( 7/17 ) to late Gang Starr emcee Guru and the lead single from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Murs & Wiardon 's speak n spell EP, which adds several unreleased cuts as well as remixes from ProducerTrentTaylor and Balt Getty . The original version of the EP dropped last spring, spearheaded by the "Starting Lineup" single featuring Larry June and ICECOLDBISHOP ( stream on Youtube ).  Stream the single below and enjoy!!!

Columbus, OH staple Copywrite drops a new visual entitled "White Sean Price" , paying homage to the late great Brownsville legend Sean Price , while DJ Swab provides the cuts and backdrop for this hard hitting gem. The song can be found on "The High Exalted II: Scene A" out now on all platforms via Man Bites Dog Records .

Off Amadeus360 upcoming album "The MPC Jedi" Amadeus links up again with Lil Dee for the LL Cool J tribute "Gangsta Boogie" . The video hawkins back to L.L.s days as an intern at Def Jam and pays serious tribute to Krush Groove .  Stream single HERE: https://soulspazm.ffm.to/gangstaboogie

J.PERIOD & Black Thought Present The Live Mixtape: Dilla Day Edition , an explosive live performance captured onstage at Dilla Day Miami , featuring one of Hip Hop's all-time greatest lyricists, Black Thought , paying tribute to one of Hip Hop's all-time great producers, Jay Dilla , with a barrage of freestyles, exclusives verses and unreleased remixes over a medley of Dilla beats curated and remixed by J.PERIOD . Exclusive! J.PERIOD & Black Thought Present The Live Mixtape: Dilla Day Edition [Recorded Live] by J.PERIOD

The Black Soprano Family shares the release "Long Live DJ Shay" , a tribute to the Buffalo-based DJ/Producer DJ Shay .  The album features 14 tracks, with guest appearances by B$F ’s own Benny The Butcher , Rick Hyde , Heem, and Loveboat Luciano , as well as Conway The Machine , Westside Gunn , Stove God Cooks , DJ Premier , Alchemist , Boldy James , Krayzie Bone , Cory Gunz , ElCamino , Armani Caesar , Jansport J , and more. Black Soprano Family · Long Live DJ Shay

“Earl Simmons” is the latest visual from Cambridge, MA artist V Knuckles and the song is produced by veteran producer Luka Milliano . The Song and Video (directed by D Gomez Films ) are inspired by the Late Great DMX  hence the name “Earl Simmons” , which as most diehard X fans know, is his government name. V pays homage to one of his favorite artists with the same energy and aura X provided and is sure to capture real Hip-Hop fans. The single is taken from V Knuckles debut album "Winter Warfare" featuring Millyz , Fredro Starr , Slaine , Termanology , Reks , Ali Vegas and more.  Stream/Download: #WinterWarfare : https://cutt.ly/wXIL6Bx

Leo CaSeeNo drops his first full length album "Martial Artist" produced by UglyJon , mixed and mastered by Jack Crosby , and featuring S.B. The Anomoly . This project takes you on a journey thru history and stands as a tribute to Paul Curtin , founder of Eclectic Karate , who lost his battle with mental illness. Martial Artist by Leo CaSeeNo

In celebration of the legendary J. Dilla 's birthday, here's the re-up of my mix "DEFINITION OF FRESH PODCAST: DILLA INSTRUMENTAL EDITION" .  

Skillz aka  Mad Skillz has shared his final installment in his annual "Rap Up" series, titled, "The End Of An Era" .  On his latest track, Skillz recaps all that happened within the past 12 months including Kanye West/Kim divorce, the political shift, and more.  Stream below!!!

Uncle Murda drops "Rap Up 2021" , produced by Great John . The "Rap Up 2021" highlights the Verzuz battles, Kanye vs. Drake , the return of Bobby Shmurda , and he also pays homage to DMX , Young Dolph , and more.