Illmind on Built From Skratch TV

Here's a little interview I did for Built From Skratch.. shouts to Karim, MYX Music, Romes, Openlinemedia, ABS-CBN, the whole fam!

08 Diamond D - Don't Beg (Produced by Illmind)

If you don't know who DIAMOND D is, then just log off the computer right now! From D.I.T.C. to classics like "Stunts, Blunts, & Hip-Hop", Diamond is not only a veteran in the game, but he is one of coolest most down to earth cats I have the pleasure of knowing. This cut is on BR&LII and on Diamond's latest solo album "The Huge Hefner Chronicles" on Babygrande Records. Go cop that! The album is classic fire. But for now, cop this joint and bump it..

08 Diamond D - Don't Beg (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
Check Diamond D out HERE

Keelay & Zaire - Ridin High Album Sampler

DOWNLOAD THE SAMPLER HERE

Keelay & Zaire drop their debut album March 10th, but here is the sampler to let you know how dope of an album you are in store for. Ridin was originally suppose to drop today but they got a few more weeks to promote and push the album to everyone. The Album features: Phonte of Little Brother, Blu, Tash of Tha Liks, Darrien Brockington, Tunji, The Sole Vibe Crew, Dminor, Nino Moschella, Emilio Rojas, Silent Knight, The Park, Saafir, Rasco, Planet Asia Hassaan Mackey, FEMI and More.

07 Naps N Dreds - Bully! (feat. Kool G Rap) (Produced by Illmind)

Naps N Dreds is one of illest and most creative MC's you probably never heard of. This brotha has been doing his thing for a minute.. I'm executive producing his up-coming album, and so far, it's bonkers! Definantly keep an eye out for that and come back to the site for up-dates on Naps N Dreds. Kool G did his thing as usual. This is probably one of my favorite non-sample joints I did..

07 Naps N Dreds - Bully! (feat. Kool G Rap) (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
Check Naps N Dreds out HERE

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Check out Naturel's official blog site! More music is coming from both of us, trust me...

Megaciph - "72 Bars"

CHECK THIS.. this is a slideshow video for a song by my man Megaciph (who is featured on my BR&L II Mixtape on a song called "War"), called "72 Bars"... it is DEEP, you might want to run it back a few times to catch everything he is saying.. if this isn't kicking "knowledge", then I don't know what is!!

06 Thoth - MA To The West (feat. Oh No) (Produced by Illmind)

Thoth hit me up early last year to inquire on some tracks... we went back and fourth for a while and sort of lost touch.. soon as he hit me back, i knew it was on and poppin'.. I never heard of dude before he hit me up, but when he sent me some of the songs he was working on, i knew we had to get down.. he's been doing his thing out west and managed to get OHNO on the track.. they have great chemistry, and i'm sure you will be hearing more collaborations from these 2!

06 Thoth - MA To The West (feat. Oh No) (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
Check OHNO out HERE

ILLMIND is looking for NEW talent for up-coming "Blaps, Rhymes & Life" digital release! SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY!

"Blaps, Rhymes, & Life" is a mixtape series that consists of major artists (50 Cent, Eminem, LL Cool J, etc) that Illmind has produced for, and up-and-coming artists, most of whom plan to use the "Illmind Produced" songs on their own respective projects (full length Albums, 12" singles, digital downloads, etc). This means that if you plan to purchase a beat (or more) from Illmind, the final song will be included on his next "Blaps, Rhymes, & Life" Digital Release!!

"Blaps, Rhymes, & Life" is a great way for up-coming talent to get their name out, and Illmind realizes the importance of exposing NEW music to keep things fresh!

Each BR&L mixtape will also be coupled with an official release party. This is a great opportunity to bring this unique concept to a live setting, where artists, a&r's, managers, producers, press, and party people can mingle, network, exchange info, and have a great time!! Past events included sponsorships and FREE giveaways by Crooks & Castles, 3Sixteen, Staple Design, Engedi Chang, and more, with attendees such as Miss Info of Hot 97, DJ Neil Armstrong, Swaggerboy (of The Jabbawockeez) & Kingdom. Press from Hot 97, Okayplayer, XXL Magazine, Anntena Magazine, The Source, Fader Magazine, Myx, MTV, have also showed love and were in attendence.

If you are interested in purchasing beats from Illmind, with a good possibility to be on a future "Blaps, Rhymes, & Life" Digital Mixtape, please email operations.illmind@gmail.com or drop a message on www.myspace.com/illmind

Benefits of being on a Blaps, Rhymes, & Life digital release:

1. Digital distribution to 65,000 person email list (including a&r's, DJ's, execs, artists, music fans, and more!), through DJ Dub MD.

2. Official Blaps, Rhymes, & Life release party, with the opportunity to network and expand your contacts.

3. A one of a kind opportunity to be on an official release alongside other talented up-and-comers, as well as established artists that Illmind is producing for!

4. The mixtape is FREE to the public for download. This means more hits and a great way to get your name out.

5. It's an ADDITIONAL benefit to you, the artist! Not only do you have an Illmind produced track (or more) to use on your own project(s), but the track(s) will be pushed heavy, with no additional effort from you!

Serious inquiries only. Please contact:

operations.illmind@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/illmind

Need proof? Google "Illmind Blaps Rhymes Life" to get up to speed.











Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol I DOWNLOAD HERE

Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol II DOWNLOAD HERE

Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol III DOWNLOAD HERE

05 Scarface - It's Not A Game (Produced by Illmind)

SCARFACE! This is one of 2 tracks i produced off his latest (and rumored last album), "Emeritus". It was a blessing to be a part of this album, and to be a part of history. 'Face did his thing as usual. Definantly cop that "Emeritus" album if you have not done so already!

05 Scarface - It's Not A Game (Produced by Illmind)
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Royce Da 5'9" - "Part Of Me"

Royce Da 5'9" - "Part Of Me" from Three/21 Films on Vimeo.

Directed by Rik Cordero

Fortilive in Hawaii

04 Heltah Skeltah - So Damn Tuff (feat. Buckshot & Ruste Juxx) (Produced by Illmind)

The moment i got in the studio with Heltah Skeltah, i knew i had to bring it.. these are cats that i've been fans of since day one, so minus the fact that i've got tracks with them, i will always be a fan of the music.. this track came out HARD (pause)..

04 Heltah Skeltah - So Damn Tuff (feat. Buckshot & Ruste Juxx) (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
Check Heltah Skeltah out HERE

Wed Feb 18th, beginning at 8pm. It's FREE!

Wed Feb 18th, beginning at 8pm. It's FREE!
The venue is Sessions 73 @1359 1st Avenue

Come see my homie and recording artist MEGACIPH! He dropped a gem for me on my Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol II Mixtape called "War".. his live show is ridiculous, so come check him out!

NEW !llmind interview..

@ iStandard Producers
Check it out HERE

In Hawaii

Good times.. shouts to everyone I met and those who showed us a good time.. shouts to L&L's and Zippy's BBQ too lol

03 50 Cent f/ Eminem, Lloyd Banks, Cashus - Who Run It (Produced by Illmind)

No need to plug these guys.. you know what they are about.. did this in 2006.. shout to DProsper.. enjoy!

03 50 Cent f/ Eminem, Lloyd Banks, Cashus - Who Run It (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
www.thisis50.com

Crooks & Castles @ SLATE

02 D-Black - Hold Up (Gangsta Shit) (Produced by Illmind)

D-Black first hit me up on Myspace about a year ago interested in some BLAPS.. so we built for a while and he copped a few tracks from me.. I remember my reaction when he first sent me the songs he did.. straight SCRUNCH FACE! Ever since then, I've been messin' with D and he is one of the realest cats holding it down on the mic.. definantly expect more music from me and D-Black.. if you like that Gangsta $hit, get on this...

02 D-Black - Hold Up (Gangsta Shit) (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
Check D-Black out HERE

01 Mic Legacy - Larry Davis (Produced by Illmind)

Here is track #1 off my new mixtape, "Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol II".. I will be posting a new track from the tape on the daily, so make sure you come back to check them out!

I was hit up by Mic Legacy via myspace more than a year ago.. these brothers are TALENTED.. come to find out, we know some of the same people out in VA (shout to Nottz and DMP).. not only are they talented, but they are some of the coolest cats I've ever met (Katt, see you!).. I had to kick the tape off with this..

01 Mic Legacy - Larry Davis (Produced by Illmind)
Download it HERE
Check Mic Legacy out HERE

Diddy, i applaud you for this...

"I do have a beef a little bit with the game right now. I think hip-hop has lost its risk-taking quality. Everybody goes to the comfort zone. It doesn't have that risk anymore. You're not like, 'What is that?' when you hear that record anymore."

According to Diddy, DJs also have their share of responsability.

"People have figured out the formula when they make records for radio, and DJs ain't DJs no more," he told MTV. "DJs don't break records no more. DJs don't play album cuts. DJs play what is going to move the crowd. DJs, they don't expose you to the newness. That was the DJs' thing. Hip-hop is in a recession also. It's not dead, it's definitely way better than where it was at, as far as with 'Ye, T.I. and with Jeezy. It's so much great stuff out there, the responsibility has to come with the DJs. I'm about to call the DJs out. 'Cause they are the future, and they gotta step it up. I can't keep turning on the radio no matter where I'm at and can't tell who's who.

"DJs used to have a style," Diddy added. "The hottest DJ in the game right now is Q-Tip. That right there is a DJ playing, taking you on a mind-travelling experience. Playing something and you're like, 'What's that?' "

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I went to their fashion show last week at 1Oak.. they got some cool stuff.. they came to BR&LII so they're cool in my book.. wudup Rich!

Special thank you...

.. to all who came out on Saturday for the BR&LII release party.. it was a memorable night for me..

Look out for a huge update with video, pictures, etc from the event, and make sure you download the mixtape! (see below)

www.blapsrhymesandlife.com coming soon!!

FREE DOWNLOAD: Blaps, Rhymes, & Life Vol II

The official "Blaps, Rhymes & Life" mixtape series is back! Dub MD and super producer Illmind re-connect for a second time to bring you another exclusive free mixtape project, "Blaps, Rhymes & Life Vol. II" is a 22 track digi-zip packed full of classic illmind production. This time around the mixtape features established artists such as 50 Cent, Eminem, Scarface, Talib Kweli and Heltah Skeltah, as well as featuring a whole host of up and coming artists from the likes of Bambu, Megaciph, Above Ave and Grynch just to list a few.

Illmind is also set to release a couple of studio albums in 2009 with the debut LP from his group Fortilive consisting of emcees Mushmouf and Slo-Mo, the project will be dropping sometime in 2009 via Myx Music. Also lookout for his up coming new instrumental album which is due for release this year aswell, for more information and updates, check out www.illmind.biz and www.blapsrhymesandlife.com.

Also be on the lookout for Dub MD dropping some new artist mixtapes in 2009, as he collaborates once again with Nametag for the follow up to "Classic Cadence Vol. 1" with Volume 2. Along with releasing projects with a posse of emcees including Spectacula, Access Immortal, Cyrano aka Cy Yung, Zero Star, Junesflow and more, keep it locked!


01.) Mic Legacy - Larry Davis (Produced by Illmind)
02.) D-Black - Hold Up (Gangsta Shit) (Produced by Illmind)
03.) 50 Cent - Who Run It (feat. Eminem, Cashis & Lloyd Banks) (Produced by Illmind)
04.) Heltah Skeltah - So Damn Tuff (feat. Buckshot & Ruste Juxx) (Produced by Illmind)
05.) Scarface - It's Not A Game (Produced by Illmind)
06.) Thoth - MA To The West (feat. Oh No) (Produced by Illmind)
07.) Naps N Dreds - Bully! (feat. Kool G Rap) (Produced by Illmind)
08.) Diamond D - Don't Beg (Produced by Illmind)
09.) Pumpkinhead - Of The Same Air (feat. Talib Kweli) (Produced by Illmind)
10.) Fortilive - Trunk Pop Music (Produced by Illmind)
11.) Project Heights - Champion (feat. Rakaa Iriscience & Noelle Scaggs) (Produced by Illmind)
12.) Sleek - Hi New Orleans (Produced by Illmind)
13.) Che Grand - Streets (Produced by Illmind)
14.) Starrs & Murph - Damn (Produced by Illmind)
15.) Bambu - Quit (Produced by Illmind)
16.) Above Ave - Root Of All Evil (Wake Up) (Produced by Illmind)
17.) Grynch - A Dream Undeferred (Produced by Illmind)
18.) Kingdom (The Movement) (Swaggerboy, Kilo & Problem Child) - Heartache (Produced by Illmind)
19.) Naturel - Love To The World (Produced by Illmind)
20.) Blitzkrieg (Bee Lavish, Quayluds, D-Minus & Contra) - Ruling Elite (Produced by Illmind)
21.) Megaciph - War (Produced by Illmind)
22.) Mister RP - Diamonds Aren't Enough (Produced By Illmind)

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