Benz and a Backpack

I am mostly of Irish descent, but I’ve come to discover that Cuban culture, in all its warmth, graciousness, musicality and plain old fun, resonates very strongly with me- kind of like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and wind but without all the shattering. Clutch, who just spent four months in Cuba and is Cuban through and through- told to me a few weeks ago that B-Real from Cypress Hill was a Cubano, so it was with particular interest that I checked the new single off their forthcoming album Rise Up entitled ‘Armada Latina,’ featuring Pitbull (Cuban) and Marc Anthony (Puerto Rico).

The track caught my ear immediately because the it samples CSNY’s ‘Judy Blue Eyes’ and the drop is drum break is ridiculous. It also struck me that Marc Anthony- who bagged the baddest chick in the game at the height of her popularity in North America- can really, really sing. Production on the track was done by Jim Jonsin (of T.I. and Lil Wayne fame).

Cypress Hill ft. Marc Anthony & Pitbull

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Just for fun…
Joe Budden – Focus

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The Audible Doctor ft. Sene – A Chance To Say

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Hit the skip for the DL link, plus a Mixtape Monday Tape flush with brand new Cole, CuDi, XV, Murs & 9th Wonder, Big Sean, and more!

Murs & 9th Wonder – 3:16 Pt. 2

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XV – Lift The Game

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J. Cole – Knock On Wood Freestyle

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Kid CuDi – Know Why

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Big Sean ft. Mr. Hudson – Way Out

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Psalm One ft. Brother Ali – Standby

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K. Sparks & G.C. ft. Sean Price & Julius Francis – Keep Movin’

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Thee Tom Hardy ft. Murs – I’m The Ooh Child

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Masta Killa ft. GZA – Duel of the Iron Mic

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