To commemorate our 3 year anniversary since we launched, we’re proud to present our first mixtape compilation, The Vaults Vol. 1.  This compilation features exclusive, previously unreleased recordings from The Roots, Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Q-Tip, Robert Glasper, Talib Kweli, Phonte, Shad, Pharoahe Monch, Kano, Tanya Morgan and Joe Budden.  Tracklist and download instructions after the jump.

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Last summer, Black Moon performed Enta Da Stage in its entirety at Southpaw in Brooklyn backed by a full live band.  The event was part of the Red Bull Music Academy’s World Tour and it was streamed online for everyone around the world to enjoy.  Here is the soundboard audio rip of the top notch set.

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Earlier this month, Idle Warship performed at SOB’s in NYC.  Two notable highlights from the set was an extended rendition of The Blast, backed by the live band, as well as Bun B coming out to rock Strangers.  Here is audio of both songs, as well as a video of the full concert.

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Black Milk celebrated the release of Album Of The Year last night at Southpaw in Brooklyn and apparently tore the house down.  Detroit was out in full force as Guilty Simpson, Elzhi and Sean Price all shared the stage with Black Milk throughout the evening.  Others in attendance included Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Jay Electronica among others.  The show sounded crazy as the band was on point and Black blessed the crowd with a selection of cuts from all 3 of his albums.  Here is a soundboard recording of the show, thanks to East Village Radio who streamed the entire performance.

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Talib Kweli took the stage at SOB’s in NYC a few weeks ago to rock for a sold out crowd.  While he’s been on the road with Hi-Tek in support of Revolutions Per Minute, this was a solo show that was a steady mix of his whole catalog.  More importantly, he was backed by an amazing live band led by Daru Jones on the drums.  Here are a bunch of songs from the show that we managed to record for your listening pleasure.

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The folks at DD172 and Creative Control held their BluRoc Festival @ Brooklyn Bowl on June 21st which was a celebration of the label and featured Curren$y, Big Krit, Rugz D Bewler, Ski Beatz, Stalley, Tabi Bonney and other backed by a live band headed by Daru Jones on the drums.  Now, we are blessed with a free live recording of the show.

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