It is what it is.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that, I probably wouldn’t need to be applying for jobs right now. It’s the answer to every situation when a logical one doesn’t seem to present itself. One of those clutch sayings we always tend to lean on. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. Nick should be a doctor, or at least a male nurse or something, for his ability to load any sample with 100ccs of soul. While adding any amount of flavor to a Stevie Wonder sample should be like emptying a glass of water into the ocean, Nick manages to do each track justice on the second installment of his monthly tribute series.

This tribute to Stevie Wonder takes on the legend’s early years, flipping classics like “I Wanna Make Her Love Me” and “Bang Bang.” The latter is grimy and muddy like the Mississippi waters Nick has emerged from.

As usual, download and donate whatever you feel is right. MCs, if you’re spitting over these beats, come correct.

Download – Mr. Nick Presents: A Tribute To Stevie Wonder Vol. 1 (1961-1969) | Alt. Link

MCs get your bars ready. One of Hip-Hop’s favorite sample-subjects just got a super dope treatment thank to Jacktown’s own Mr. Nick. He’s been concocting amazing backdrops for rappers across the city, now it’s your turn to spit over his tracks.

Here’s the deal: download the mixtape. Listen. Enjoy. Try to figure out the samples. And if you like it, just drop whatever amount of cash you want to show your support. Especially if you put one of these tracks on your new mixtape, Mr. Upcoming MC. Read the rest of this entry »