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In celebration of the Marvin Gaye 's album "What’s Going On" passing the half-century mark, that album, dubbed "Funky Nation: The Detroit Instrumentals" , has finally been treated to a release. On the 14-track collection of psychedelic instrumental suites, Marvin Gaye is joined by the late Hamilton Bohannon on drums, Ray Parker Jr. (17-years-old at the time,) Wah Wah Watson , and Leroy Emmanuel on guitars, as well as a 20-year-old Michael Henderson on bass. A handful of tracks from the album were released on prior special editions of albums and the full collection was featured in the “super deluxe” 40th-anniversary edition of "What’s Going On" , but this is the first time "Funky Nation" has been released digitally as a standalone album.  Stream the album below!!!

Pro Era 's CJ Fly drop the first installment in his new beat tape series titled, "The Way I Hear It" .

Las Vegas producer Dixon Hill ’s new instrumental album, "Holodeck Beats: Program 3" , beautifully captures the feeling of isolation while also being a treasure trove of head-nodding beats. While the beatsmith has woven a tight narrative through the project’s 16 tracks. Holodeck Beats: Program 3 by Dixon Hill

Below System Records sends  "Shapes, Patterns & Textures" , a joint project by producers Device & Menace . Their influences range from classical music over to Jazz, Funk, Soul and above all, Hip-Hop. In their productions, these influences are merged together in a unique sound, expressed through recorded instruments, synthesizers and chopped samples.  The artwork is made by the talented Leandro Lima , who created abstract forms inspired by the vibe of the beats of Device and Menace .  Stream/Purchase the beat tape below!!! Shapes, Patterns & Textures by Device & Menace

Queens representative Complx Baysixx drops his beat tape "Da Panda Tape: Pandemic Files" . The title is an homage to Complx's nickname "Panda" as he sees the project as a reflection of his personality: really relaxed, not bothering anyone, but a panda is still a bear at the end of the day.  Stream/Purchase the beat tape below!!! Da Panda Tape: Pandemic Files by Complx Baysixx

Altanta, GA instrumentalist TUAMIE is back with his latest beat tape titled "Transitions In Writing" .  Stream below!!!  Transitions In Writing by TUAMIE

Middletown, DE instrumentalist SOUL247 drops his beat tape titled "Just a Sample" .  Stream/Download below!!! Just a Sample by SOUL247