Posts Tagged ‘Karriem Riggins’
August Greene – “Optimistic” feat. Brandy
January 22, 2018
A better day tomorrow will bring.
Know what though? That better day can be today. Draw energy and inspiration from this jazzy “Optimistic” track by August Greene (featuring Brandy). Oh, by the way, for those not yet knowing, August Greene is actually a trio of artists – Common, Robert Glasper, and Karriem Riggins. Nice!
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Robert Glasper – “The Cross” feat. Lianne La Havas x Common
April 21, 2017
If Jesus died on the cross why I gotta carry it?
– Common
Wow. The mark of good instrumentation… the levels to which it pushes accompanying vocalization. Like, just LISTEN to what that music Robert Glasper put down for “The Cross” pulls out of Lianne La Havas and Common. The singing. The lyrics!
Might have to watch that “Burning Sands” this weekend just because of this.
This song was written by Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, and Common for the film “Burning Sands” on Netflix now!
Posted in Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Burning Sands, common, Karriem Riggins, Lianne La Havas, Netflix, Robert Glasper, The Cross | No Comments »
Karriem Riggins – “Bahia Dreamin'” (Video)
April 5, 2017
Nice one from the “Headnod Suite” LP. “Bahia Dreamin'” is like yeeeaaahh, the kind of groovin’ my dream B-Girl would be into. Lovely, and lovely to come home to for certain! Be damned if I leave my smooth duchess home alone with the actual smooth percussionist Karriem Riggins though. Naaaah son!
(Watch to the end. Get ready to go ‘What The F-?’)
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Karriem Riggins – “Headnod Suite” (Album)
March 1, 2017
Hip Hip-Hopper talking all that jazz on the “Headnod Suite” LP he just dropped heavily. Like 29 tracks… only two with features… and one of them is the outtro. Yeah, Karriem Riggins did that. You know, you can actually hear what he did in the free stream below.
Common – “Black America Again” feat. Stevie Wonder (Prod. Karriem Riggins x Robert Glasper) [Video]
September 23, 2016
Music video for “Black America Again” – the title track of Common’s album. Produced by Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper. Featuring Stevie Wonder. With Esperanza Spalding on bass. With Scratches by J Rock. With Patrick Warren on strings. With ad libs by Chuck D and MC Lyte.
With the most unpalatable dose of truths delivered in a Hip-Hop suspension. Damn. Just as the start of the video forces us to relive the killing of Alton Sterling and opens the wound, Common drops in a cauterizing truth… that we have to stop killing each other, too. THEN through more lyricism, audio samples from Black noteworthies, and that driving beat, Common continues the uncomfortable conversation and intervention.
Moving. Powerful. Like Hip-Hop is supposed to be. A Golden Era vet utilizing rap as the voice of the culture it was meant to be. Here’s the emotional lineup: You will start with your eyes on the screen, then they will water, you’ll raise a hand to wipe them away, ball it into a fist as the hand lowers, nod in agreement with the music AND message, then RAISE YOUR FIST at the end.
#BlackLivesMatter
#BlackAmericaAgain
#CommonSenseAgain
Posted in Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: Black America Again, Chuck D, common, Esperanza Spalding, J Rock, Karriem Riggins, MC Lyte, Robert Glasper, Stevie Wonder | No Comments »
eLZhi – “Two 16’s†(Prod. By Karriem Riggins)
March 14, 2016
Who knew the answer would be this simple? Andre 3000 said, Sixteen ain’t enough, so eLZhi hit us with “Two 16’s†(produced by Karriem Riggins)…HARD! Listen above and soak in the dope. You can pre-order “Lead Poison” (LP) and get the single download today; or just dig the single and wait. Up to you.
(That cover art though. Clean!)
ELZHI – TWO 16’S (PROD. BY KARRIEM RIGGINS) | LEAD POISON (PRE-ORDER)
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Karriem Riggins & J Rocc Doing Dilla Recreations: “Lightworks†/ “E=MC²†(Video)
March 2, 2016
In The basement Dungeon at Stones Throw Records, Karriem Riggins and J Rocc get down on some improvisational performing of their spins on the late great J Dilla’s “Lightworks” and “E=MC².” Oh…It’s a 360-Degree video if you got that kind of tech. Click play either way, and here we go!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, Producers, Series, Videos | Tags: 360, 360 degrees, Dungeon Sessions, J Rocc, Karriem Riggins, STONES THROW, Stones Throw Records, The Dungeon | No Comments »
eLZhi – “The Recap” (Prod. By Karriem Riggins)
December 5, 2013
That kickstarter-funded music project from eLZhi inches closer and closer to release. Here’s some more crumbs on the trail to entice you keep following along… a li’l quick studio snip he calls “The Recap” (produced by Karriem Riggins).
Karriem Riggins – “Matador Posse Cut” feat. Krondon x Homeboy Sandman x Guilty Simpson x Jonwayne
January 11, 2013
Producer Karriem Riggins, brings in a posse to rip the “Matador” instrumental from his recent full-length, “Alone Together.” This “Matador Posse Cut” features verses from semi-underground and often underappreciated emcees Krondon, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson and Jonwayne. Solid track with cuts from Beat Junkies‘ J Rocc on the hook. Stream/download the joint below FREE.
DOWNLOAD: KARRIEM RIGGINS – MATADOR POSSE CUT
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Karriem Riggins- ‘Summer Madness’ (Video)
November 21, 2012
Stones Throw Records’ Karriem Riggins comes out with a hot one! “Summer Madness” is instrumental ear candy, as well as a feast for the eyes. The dope visuals (above) keep up with the change-ups in the track nicely. Good stuff. Directed by Donavan Glover and Gerard Victor, the video was produced by Kay Mohamed for Shot Selection. Liking the get home, get changed, get out, and get it in trip this video takes you on. Groove and chill to this.
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Common – ‘Follow Me’ (Unreleased)
March 23, 2011
Always good to hear some new and/or unreleased music from one of my favorite artists to listen to…Supposedly this joint was recorded sometime between 2003-2005 & was produced by Karriem Riggins. Big up DJ Eves at WLUW 88.7 FM in Chicago.
COMMON – ‘FOLLOW ME’ (UNRELEASED)
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