Before Peter Rosenberg’s Noisemakers show with Talib, Kweli links up with J. Period for this quickstrike of cuts. Tracklist and link under the cut.

1. Ambitionz (Exclusive Freestyle)
2. Youthful Re-Edit (Exclusive Freestyle)
3. Country Couzins (J.Period Remix) f. Bun B

Join Peter Rosenberg this Wednesday, October 21 @ 92YTribeca (NYC), as he sits down with legendary MC Talib Kweli for the latest Noisemakers event, featuring music by J.Period & live performances by The Noize!

DOWNLOAD: J. Period x Talib Kweli – The Noisemakers EP

J.Period & K’NAAN are pleased to present the third and final installment of The Messengers tribute to Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan. Episode #3 celebrates America’s reluctant Civil Rights song leader and poetic voice, Bob Dylan. Dylan’s own struggle with his status as a “Messenger” is well-documented: he shunned the tremendous expectations placed on him during the 60’s, preferring to see himself as a songwriter rather than a social leader. Nevertheless, the impact of his music is undeniable and, over 40 years since Dylan’s arrival, J.Period & K’NAAN set out to show his continued relevance, both socially and musically. On The Messengers #3: Bob Dylan, J.Period remixes and re-invents Dylan’s music for the hip hop generation, while K’NAAN channels Dylan’s poetic voice with heartfelt and compelling lyrics. The result is an unprecedented and truly unique mixtape offering.

DOWNLOAD: J.Period & K’Naan – The Messengers ep.3: Bob Dylan (Mixtape) [right-click to save] | Alternate Link
DOWNLOAD: J.Period & K’Naan – The Messengers Episode 2: Bob Marley (Mixtape) [right-click to save] | zshare
DOWNLOAD: J.Period & K’Naan – The Messengers Episode 1: Fela Kuti (Mixtape)

Last week J & K’Naan showed their love for Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. Fela Kuti, now they pay tribute to Jamaica’s king…

Episode #2 celebrates Jamaica’s global emissary of struggle & unity: the great Bob Marley. Weaving Marley’s life story with K’NAAN’s own story of struggle, J.Period remixes iconic tracks like “Shot the Sheriff,” “Stir It Up,” and “Belly Full,” plus Wailers rarities and early Marley recordings. Also features fellow Toronto all-star MC Kardinal Offishall, Steele (Smif’N'Wessun), Sierra Leone’s Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) & Netic the Rebel (Game Rebellion)!

DOWNLOAD: J.Period & K’Naan – The Messengers Episode 2: Bob Marley (Mixtape) [right-click to save] | zshare
DOWNLOAD: J.Period & K’Naan – The Messengers Episode 1: Fela Kuti (Mixtape)

Here’s the first part of J. Period and K’Naan’s tribute, this time showcasing the great Fela Kuti. Tracklist and link under the cut.

DOWNLOAD: J.Period & K’Naan – The Messengers Episode 1: Fela Kuti (Mixtape) [right-click to save] | zshare

I’ve finally arrived at my place of residence for the weekend after a 2 hour drive and now I’m sitting at a desk with internet speeds that resemble the running aol man.; but I’ve got some things to share so let’s go. The mixtape tributes didn’t take long after Michael Jacksons untimely passing. Here are four; from the likes of J. Period, DJ Slimm, Mick Boogie & Cookin’ Soul. Choose at will after the jump…

DOWNLOAD: J. Period Presents Man or the Music

1. I Want You Back (Z-Trip Jackson 5 Remix)
2. Shake Your Body (Extended Disco Mix)
3. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Demo)
4. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Brothers In Rhythm House Mix)
5. Billie Jean (Kanye West Mix)
6. Off The Wall (Swifa Mix)
7. ABC (Salaam Remi / Jackson 5 Mix)
8. Smooth Criminal (Telemitry Remix)
9. Say Say Say (Dance Mix)
10. Jam (Roger’s Jeep Mix)
11. Right Here/Human Nature (SWV Duet)
12. Thriller (Bird Peterson Remix)
13. Rock With You (Daft Punk Remix)
14. HIStory (Ummah / Dilla Remix)
15. You Rock My World (Jay-Z Remix)
16. Happy Birthday (The Simpsons Remix)

DOWNLOAD: The Press Play Show Presents Michael Jackson Remixed [via PPS]

DOWNLOAD: DJ Slimm – R.I.P. Mike Jackson

01 – Intro
02 – Beat it feat. Kid Cudi
03 – Remember the time feat. 50 Cent
04 – Bad feat. Ludacris
05 – Skit
06 – I Want You Back feat. Lil Wayne
07 – Don’t stop ‘Til You Get Enough feat. Jay-Z
08 – Black or White feat. Eminem
09 – Thriller feat. Notorious B.I.G
10 – Rock with you feat. Notorious B.I.G
11 – Smooth Criminal feat. 2Pac
12 – You Rock My World feat. Nas
13 – outro
14 – I can´t help it (Cookin Soul Band Remix)

DOWNLOAD: Cookin’ Soul Presents Michael Jackson (Tribute to the King of Pop)

Meka posted a clip of Black Thought joining J. Period during his live mixtape set at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Now we the official footage w/ (2)dope appearances from Black Thought, O.C., Brand Nubian, etc. Black Thought performing his rendition of Brooklyn (We Go Hard) above, the rest after the jump…

BONUS: Black Thought – Brooklyn (We Go Hard) Live [via J. Period]

Thought joins Period on stage during his live mixtape set at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Props to MAD Only.

J. Period is linking up with Q-Tip for a new mixtape, Best of Q-Tip, which honors the AQCQ frontman with various proteges and inspired followers (Talib Kweli, Black Thought, Skillz, ?uestlove, Consequence, De La Soul, etc) covering solo and group classics. Check the plantation for some more information on the project. Here goes a fresh leak courtesy of J. Period himself that features Tip flipping Eric B for President.

DOWNLOAD: Q-Tip & J. Period – Q-Tip for President

A few days late on this but it’s Biggie, so I’m allowed to swipe my late pass and move on. In honor of B.I.G.’s May 21st birthday, J.Period & G.Brown pay respect with a final round of B.I.G. Tribute Remixes. Featuring remixes of Hypnotize, Juicy and One More Chance. For more information check www.march9rip.com. This mix features both dirty and clean records, so DJ’s get ready. Ahh it feels good to be back posting.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01 Hypnotize (March 9 Remix) [Clean]
02 Hypnotize (March 9 Remix) [Dirty]
03 Big Poppa (March 9 Remix) [Dirty]
04 Big Poppa (March 9 Remix) [Clean]
05 In the Limelight/Juicy (March 9 Remix) [Clean]
06 One More Chance (March 9 Remix) [Clean]
07 Flava In Ya Ear (March 9 Remix) [Dirty]
08 Aint No Chance (March 9 Remix) [Dirty]
09 Another (March 9 Remix) [Dirty]

DOWNLOAD: J.Period & G.Brown – Notorious B.I.G. Remixes [via J.Period]

Skillz teams up with J. Period & Don Cannon for a new mixtape. Dope! Came across this on his OKP blog. Instead of me explaining this, check after the jump for Skillz thoughts on the project, as well the download link…

Now I don’t do that many mixtapes, I think I may have like 5 or 6 to my credit. Maybe because I just dont really get inspired to spit over whats hot right now and leak it to the world. I feel like doing something special when I do something, something that will stand out from what else is being at the moment. Picture me rapping over Lollipop right now?? LOL, aint happening homie! So I came up with this idea to do a mixtape series on decades of music. I had to start with the 90’s cuz that music influenced me the most. And when I started pulling songs it was a zillion, I couldn’t decide on which ones that I wanted to do. So these songs are me paying respect to the cats who inspired me. I still get in the car and pick a week where I just listen to one artist all week whenever Im in the car so I can remember how I felt when I first heard those songs. Like last week I listened to Eric B & Rakim all week long, every song, every album. It helps to inspire me ya know? I can’t get inspired by what I hear on the radio. I titled the songs by their initials so you wont know what I did over until to hear the actual song, so check it out, ride with it (it plays perfect in a ipod) vibe to it and hopefully I can make you feel the way I felt while making it. Shout to Cannon & J. Period for making it with me…look out for future volumes cuz I can do these joints all day long!! LOL! Make a playlist and rock out to…

DOWNLOAD: Skillz x J. Period x Don Cannon – Design of a Decade v1 (The 90s) [via Skillz]