J. PERIOD AND K’NAAN-”The Messengers” (Digi EP)
Posted on 08.23.09 by ekko @ 8:59 pm

J. Period is one of the best mixtape producers you’ve never heard of, the mastermind behind the classic Best of Lauryn Hill mixtape, and now half of the duo responsible for “Messengers” a so-called tribute to three masters of music–Bob, Bob, and Fela.  The songs are billed as “remixes” but they are way more than that.  More like reimaginations.  And best of all, it’s a free digital release to help promote Somalian K’Naan’s sophomore album, Troubadour.  There’s supposedly going to be a full album, too, but the three-song EP is available for free download here.

1. Let’s Start (Fela Kuti Tribute)
2. Belly Full (Bob Marley Tribute) f. Kardinal Offishall, General Steele (Smif’N’Wessun) & Baja (Dry Eye Crew)
3. Relationships Lay (Bob Dylan Tribute)

Other J. Period . . .

Buggin’ Out (Tribe Called Quest cover)-Consequence and Kid Cudi (2 versions; direct download .zip file)

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  1. sweet bob mash-up

    Comment by Mitch — August 25, 2009 @ 10:19 pm

  2. “Let’s Start” has been my favorite Fela tune ever since I first heard it. It was exciting to hear J.Period’s version. I liked J.Period’s “QTip for President” too.

    Comment by jonder — August 28, 2009 @ 9:39 am

  3. hi, could you please upload the bob marley track again? thanks a lot!!

    Comment by affa — September 2, 2009 @ 9:20 pm

  4. Dude, just follow the link and get the whole thing.

    Comment by ekko — September 3, 2009 @ 8:28 am

  5. If there is anyone you should be blogging about is Nneka – she’s a new artist from Nigeria that traveled to Germany to study and sing. She’s really good, has a real unique sound and a genuine artist not like a lot around right now.

    Check her out!
    http://www.myspace.com/nnekaworld
    http://www.youtube.com/nnekaworld
    http://www.facebook.com/NnekaWorld
    http://twitter.com/Nnekaworld

    Comment by Kathy — September 16, 2009 @ 5:34 am

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