Gucci Mane is set to release the second part of his trilogy The State Vs. Radric Davis, “The Appeal”, at the end of the Summer and is planning a worldwide tour to promote his upcoming album. A fresh start with a new record label, a new management and some new collaborations. Last week two of these collaborations hit the internet: a track by Sean Garret feat. Tyga and Gucci called “She Geeked”, which is officially the first track he did after his release from county jail. He sounds different, but it’s a dope track nevertheless and Tyga’s participation in this track is quite remarkable too. This track will appear on Sean Garret’s upcoming mixtape Inkwell. The second track on which Gucci appeared is a French Montana track produced by J. Cardim called “Straight Cash”. Big Gucci Mane La Flare, I’m glad to have you back! BURRR!

[audio: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3640368/Sean%20Garrett%20Ft.%20Tyga%20%26%20Gucci%20Mane-%20She%20Geeked-Str8ghtKrack.com.mp3] Sean Garret feat. Tyga & Gucci Mane – She Geeked

[audio: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3640368/French%20Montana%20Ft.%20Gucci%20Mane%20-%20Straight%20Cash%20%28Produced%20by%20J.%20Cardim%29%20%28www.hiphoplead.com%29.mp3] French Montana feat. Gucci Mane – Straight Cash

Harvard Bass explains, in-depth, the production techniques for his remix of Felix Cartal’s “World Class Driver.” Since reading is now overrated, this nifty video should make things a lot easier for you to understand. Be sure to pick up the full remix EP on June 15th through Dim Mak Records.

Just Blaze breaks down why remixes aren’t too different from the originals.

May 19th, 2010

Mixpak FM: Melé

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We’ve been meaning to launch our podcast for a while and the timing couldn’t be better. Fresh off his debut Mixpak release, Melé jumps on the decks and delivers the first mix for our Mixpak FM podcast series. Melé the DJ is a lot like Melé the producer — a scavenger of sounds and man of of many styles. Catch the vibe.

You can go subscribe to Mixpak FM via iTunes, subscribe with an RSS reader from the Mixpak FM site or download this mix directly.

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Mixpak FM 001: Melé

Tracklist below »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdUu2DJH8gE

Vybz Kartel, Popcaan & Gaza Slim come through with a rather unexpected new track about… well, listen for five seconds and you’ll be able to decipher for yourself. Even if there was some corporate sponsorship involved in this situation, it’s still such an addictive chorus that you may find yourself inadvertantly humming “everybody affi ask weh mi get mi Clarkes”. Also, as a Toronto dwelling citizen, I have to show some love for the Blue Jays shoutout at the 0:30 mark.