Courtesy of the DJ Premier blog:

As we all know about Roc Raida’s tragic passing last week, I could only do a tribute on my blog to honor him as a fan. Last night DJ Premier did his part. As a friend and as a pioneer. Of course I couldn’t let the people in the dark by not premiering it, so here we have another exclusive on the internet. Premo did his thing and remember this is for free, do not try to bootleg it for cash. I still got the MJ Tribute in the back of my head. Have fun and salute Grandmaster Roc Raida with DJ Premier and Panchi in the next hour, hip hop is life.

DOWNLOAD: DJ Premier – Roc Raida Tribute Mix

I’m actually surprised (and happy) that the Chef’s album hasn’t leaked yet. The Wu got the power! Here goes a 1:40 snippet of Rae’s tribute to ODB. September 8th is slowly approaching. Shouts to X.

DOWNLOAD: Raekwon – Ason Jones (ODB Tribute) [Snippet] | Mediafire

Behind the scenes footage of the video for The Game, Chris Brown, Polow Da Don, Diddy, etc tribute to Michael Jackson.

got the bad news about MJ and I called Game, since I know he was a fan of MJ also. He said ” I gotta pay my respects. I’m doing a tribute song!” My first thoughts were to edit a tribute video from Taydoe TV. When he came up with this brilliant idea, it was only right to collaborate and direct a video to accompany the song. I sent one camera to the hospital, one camera to the house and one camera to the studio to ensure we cover all avenues on this day. During the editing process, the footage was so monumental in the sense that everyone was together and enjoying each other’s love for MJ. I enjoyed the process of directing this Tribute video and feel honored to be a part of history.

DOWNLOAD: The Game – Better On The Otherside (Tribute to MJ) f. Diddy, Chris Brown, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, Usher & Boyz II Men (prod. DJ Khalil) [NoDJ]

I originally posted this in a mixtape tribute post (along with a few others a couple days ago), but I wanted to bring it back as I feel it’s truly one of the best and got overlooked. For those that want to hear a great mix of original Michael Jackson music (not a bunch of unnecessary blends or a rehashed Number Ones project), this is for you. I also took the time to write up a tracklist and label the files nicely (as it wasn’t done the first time around). And once again, Rest In Peace to one of the most influential people in music the world; Michael Jackson, 1958-2009.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01 Michael Jackson – No Matter What You Say
02 Michael Jackson – Girl is Mine
03 Michael Jackson – Break of Dawn
04 Michael Jackson – Give It Up
05 Michael Jackson – Good Times
06 Michael Jackson – Human Nature
07 Jackson 5 – Heartbreak Hotel
08 Michael Jackson – Rock My World
09 Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It
10 Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror
11 Jackson 5 – Enjoy Yourself
12 Michael Jackson – Being Polite
13 Michael Jackson – Girlfriend
14 Michael Jackson – Falling in Love
15 Jackson 5 – Show You the Way
16 Michael Jackson – Remember the Time
17 Michael Jackson – P.Y.T. (Demo Version)
18 Michael Jackson – Baby Be Mine
19 Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel
20 Jackson 5 – Carry His Load
21 Michael Jackson – Rock With You
22 Michael Jackson – Bad
23 Jackson 5 – Get Down on the Floor
24 Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
25 Michael Jackson – Change Your Life
26 Michael Jackson – Thriller
27 Jackson 5 – Torture
28 Michael Jackson – Working Day & Night
29 Michael Jackson – Dirty Diana

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

Last Friday, Erykah Badu joined The Roots on Jimmy Fallon to pay homage to the late great Michael Jackson. I’ve been waiting for a video rip, but this works for me. Big shouts to ItsAllTheWayLive (and ?uestlove) for the HQ audio. UPDATE: Brought this back up for two reasons. I feel it got overlooked in the AM; and two… OKP just dropped their rendition of Billie Jean.

DOWNLOAD: The Roots & Erykah Badu – I Wanna Be Where You Are (MJ Tribute)
DOWNLOAD: The Roots & Erykah Badu – Billie Jean

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)

Daz linked up with DJ Nik Bean for a tribute (street) album in honor of Pac’s bornday.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01. Intro
02. Goin Full Throttle
03. Tell Me What You Got Now
04. Fuk You Roll Call – JD, Suge Knight & Alan Grumblatt
05. Till The Day I Die
06. Get That Paper Ft. Fratthouse
07. Daz Speaks On 1st Meeting 2pac
08. 2pac Songs Produced By Daz
09. Daz Speaks On New DPG LP
10. 1st 2 Bomb
11. I Ain’t Got
12. She Like Datt Ft. Crystal
13. It’s Crazy
14. On The Real Ft. Soopafly
15. So Many Tears
16. Daz Speaks On New Solo LP Public Enemiez
17. Life Stages
18. I Know U Wanna
19. Gin & Juice Ft. Kurupt & Uncle Reo
20. La Brenda Got A Baby Too
21. Don’t Get Caught Slippin
22. Hit Daz Up On The Internet
23. Lookin Cute
24. Party Don’t Stop Ft. Mac Shawn
25. I’m 2 High
26. Outro

DOWNLOAD: Daz – Dillinger & Makaveli II (The Tribute Album)

One last joint to post from Finale’s debut album, A Pipe Dream And A Promise, which is available now! A tribute to the late great Dilla [/no Charles Hamilton] as he was a huge influence on Finale’s career (it was Dilla’s co-sign that pushed Finale to take music seriously full time). Flying Lotus on the production…

DOWNLOAD: Finale – Paid Homage (J Dilla Tribute) | Mediafire

Obie releases some visuals for his recent tribute to the late great Tupac Shakur.

DISCLAIMER: Neither of these are brand new, so you can save your “late” bullshit for another post. Considering Mos Def just rocked over a Liquid Swords beat, and everyone is on their kill autotune shit. I figured both of these tracks are fitting. That, and I’m sure there is a good percentage of folks that haven’t heard either of these (and should). Demigodz!

DOWNLOAD: Apathy – Liquid Swords Tribute pt.1 | Mediafire
DOWNLOAD: Apathy – Love Lockdown (rmx) | Mediafire