Cee Jay - Rejuvenated

New music from the EDE camp!  Cee Jay's much-anticipated debut mixtape "Rejuvenated" finally hits the internet shelves!  Featuring singles "Nu Day," "Unstoppable" and "Racing" (video below), Cee Jay's first solo effort is a solid 15-track hip hop tour of his life, past, present, and future.  He's back from hiatus to rejuvenate the game.  Enjoy!

Pick this up today from any of the sites below:

SoundCloud.com - http://soundcloud.com/ceejayede/sets/rejuvenated

Play, share, and download the entire CD!

MediaFire.com - http://www.mediafire.com/?95ob7kb9ervvq4u

Fast, free download, with artwork included.  Add it to your music collection today!

Also, if you haven't already, check out the video for "Racing"



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N. Talekt Presents: "Be Loved"

Happy Valentine's Day!

To celebrate, I want to present to you a soulful hip-hop take on what it really means to Be Loved.  This 11-track effort features some classic, soulful remakes with romantic overtones and fresh hip-hop flavor.  Enjoy!

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Be Loved

Pick this up today from any of the sites below:


SoundClick.com - http://soundclick.com/ntalekt


Play and download the entire CD. Great source if you have a SoundClick.com account.


DatPiff.com - http://www.datpiff.com/N-Talekt-Be-Loved-mixtape.315004.html


If you're on DatPiff.com, this is the link for you.  Listen and download the entire CD.


MediaFire.com - http://www.mediafire.com/?4h4r7u4jmawldnk


Fast, full download, with artwork included.  Add it to your music collection today!


THANK YOU and enjoy!

Rah Scrilla's "Smoking in the Bathroom" hits DatPiff!

Better late than never -- Rah Scrilla, Established Dons representer, has his latest project "Smoking in the Bathroom" finally available on DatPiff, a popular mixtape hosting site.

So, why should you download it, if you haven't already?  Well, below are 11 great reason:

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Another solid outing for Scrilla with a variety of great beats from some of Richmond's hottest producers, top-notch features, and quality songs.

Download direct from Mediafire.com: http://www.mediafire.com/?u248ue134iqja4l#1

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N. Talekt Presents: "Featuring... Me, Act 2"

It went so well the first time, I figured I'd do a follow up! Here's the second round, "Featuring... Me, Act 2!" With a mix of the hottest artists on Soundclick, some impressive up-and-comers, and, of course, yours truly, this is definitely a mixtape to catch. Get it from the following sites:

SoundClick.com: http://soundclick.com/NTalektFeaturingMe

Play the entire CD, learn about the artists on the mixtape, and get download links. Great source if you have a SoundClick.com account.

DatPiff.com: http://www.datpiff.com/N-Talekt-Featuring-Me-Act-2-mixtape.276639.html

If you're on DatPiff.com, this is the link for you. Listen and download the entire CD.

zShare: http://www.zshare.net/download/9518290970178a84/

Don't have a SoundClick.com or DatPiff.com account? Fine! Get all the tracks in ZIP format from zShare.

Enjoy! A lot of people worked hard to give you an enjoyable listen, make sure you support!

N. Talekt

Featuring... Me Preview Trailer

With 17 tracks showcasing the skills of a variety of artists, "Featuring... Me" is bound to be a hit with something to everyone to enjoy. But don't just take my word for it -- while the mixtape drops this Tuesday, June 7, you can get your fix now with the YouTube preview trailer below. Enjoy!

Keep up to date with news and the release of the mixtape, as well as find out more about the artists on the mixtape at http://soundclick.com/NTalektFeaturingMe

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New Release: Rah Scrilla - "Pushed Back"

Yes, y'all, Established Dons are at it again!

My partner in rhyme, Rah Scrilla, has released his latest project, aptly titled "Pushed Back." After a bit of a hiatus, he's back in the booth and is looking to become a steady force. Keep an eye on him in the fourth quarter, and check out his mixtape, "Pushed Back!"

Rah Scrilla - "Pushed Back"
http://soundclick.com/rahscrilla

Or listen here:

Now playing: Rah Scrilla

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So Cold Now Available!

Good day!

So Cold is now available! If you are a member of BustMyRhyme.com, you can download it and an exclusive bonus track from http://ntalekt.bustmyrhyme.com. You can also download it at http://www.soundclick.com/NTalektSoCold.

I've got player below, but you can download it all for yourself at either site mentioned. The download includes full artwork, lyrics, and more!

Enjoy, and thank you for your support!

Now playing: N. Talekt - So Cold

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Official So Cold Tracklist

The art will be out by the end of the week, but I've finally decided on the tracklist, and it's as follows:

1. Intro
2. Award Tour
3. Stay a While
4. Talk It Over
5. So Cold
6. Diamond
7. To the Sky
8. Gave My All
9. Keep Dreaming
10. I'm Back (Bonus)

While there may be other bonus tracks, the above are 100% confirmed and ready to go.  

Why these tracks?  They all tell a pretty complete story together while not becoming overly repetitive or boring.  Each track builds upon a whole story, a complete picture, discussing everything I've been dealing with.

There's almost two tales being told by this mixtape, distinctly separated (which you'll easily pick up when you hear the mixtape), but by hearing the first tale, you have a deeper appreciation for the second.

A number of other tracks were recorded for this that simply did not make it, and I'm not sure when nor if I will release them.  If you've been following my music, then you know that a good deal of what I write never makes it on record, and I'm perfectly fine with that.  I'll keep you posted on those.  While I'm happy with the tracks that didn't make it, they didn't particularly fit the story or add anything substantial that wasn't already there.

I'm very excited about this project and hope that it won't be another three years before I put another one together!  If you've heard all the tracks released from So Cold so far, you know I've got the creative juices flowing and I'm hoping to continue that and release some fresh new tracks soon, and continue to push the envelope.

Ah, it's gonna be a cold winter...

N. Talekt

Interview: So Cold Pt 4

Here's the latest and last installment of the So Cold interview, discussing its release and future work.

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7277021

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Official Release Date Announced!

Hey all,

Just a quick notice, if you haven't heard already! :)

So Cold will be officially releasing February 3!  That's two short weeks from now!

I'm very excited about the project and can't wait to have everything wrapped up.  The music is just about done, I'm getting in some final tweaks and getting the packaging and artwork straight.  The response so far has been great and I'm glad you all have enjoyed the work.

From the tracks I'm sure you've gathered that it's been a long year for me.  They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and right now I'm feeling like Samson.  Putting things in music has really helped me deal with my situations as I can be honest with myself through the art.  During this time there was a lot of things written and I selected only 10 tracks because there's a lot about the same topics and some things that are too personal to release right now.  I think the track selection is great, it has a nice variety while at the same time being thematic.  

So, what's next between now and 2/3?  Be on the lookout for the final installment of my interview on So Cold, as well as the official tracklisting, a couple new tracks, and more!

... it's gonna be a cold winter ...

... and tomorrow, I'll start getting  you ready for it ... stay tuned ...

N. Talekt

Interview: So Cold Pt 3

Part 3 of the interview is up, discussion my thoughts on the imminent success of the mixtape as well as The Freedom Trail.

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7254485

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New Release: "Gave My All"

I'm back with another release! This might be the last song from So Cold to come out before the mixtape drops on February 3, but I hope to put out more music before then.

Anyway, "Gave My All" is one of my favorites from So Cold. It's a fresh track about efforts wasted in holding on to a relationship that was not meant to be clutched so tightly. I guess wasted isn't the best word choice, maybe futile efforts is better. Anyway, it's an interesting track because it's on a high-energy track with Latin influence, but it meshes effortlessly with the song content and they combine to make a really interesting track and a nice story.

I'll warn you now, it's not a short song, but it's worth the listen. As of this writing this is the only song I've completed for So Cold that features another artist (though there are some in the making). DK of the Richmond-based group "Velvet" helps me out here on the hook and bridge, and sews up what its a great musical effort. He's got a great vocal range from falsetto to bass and all in between. Look for more from him sooner than later.

But as always, don't just take my word for it ... have a listen!

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7240648

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Interview: So Cold Pt 2

Just a quick note, the next part of the So Cold interview is up, you can listen below. More to come!

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7231532

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Interview: So Cold Pt 1

After a few technical difficulties this morning, here's the first part of an interview I did, talking about the upcoming mixtape, So Cold. More to come...

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7213949

So Cold Details

Just a quick update, expect more details on the So Cold mixtape to come very soon. It's finally wrapping up (quite nicely I might add) and there's some pretty exciting things going on with it that I'll be discussing as the release date approaches.

Speaking of which, I've finally settled on one -- February 3, 2009!

Either later today or tomorrow I'll post the first of a few interview snippets that I have discussing So Cold.

Stay tuned, it's gonna be a cold winter ...

N. Talekt

New Release: "Keep Dreaming"

First off, Happy New Year. Hope you all have a good start to 2009.

I'm hoping to do the same, kicking things off with a bunch of new material! Heading up the blitz is my latest release, "Keep Dreaming."

This is a more high-energy track than "Diamond" which highlights different perspectives of those involved in some of the trials I've been wading through lately, and presenting the bridge over these troubled waters. While it's certainly a different style of song than "Diamond," it's one of my favorites on the mixtape because it's not the typical type of track I perform and I enjoyed exploring that style. Once again, kudos to VybeBeatz on the production.

Yeah, it's hot. But don't just take my word for it: have a listen!

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7199443

More to come soon ... it's gonna be a cold winter ...

N. Talekt

New Release: Award Tour

This weekend, you voted, and "Award Tour" is the next release from "So Cold."

This is a fun, laid back track over a classic beat. I wanted to include this track on the mixtape not only because of the content, but also because it provides a bit of variety to the mixtape.

Anyway, have a listen or two and enjoy!

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http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7171185

N. Talekt

Upcoming Release: You Decide!

Before the holidays come roaring around the corner, I wanted to release another track that had a different vibe than "Diamond." On a side note, I've been getting a lot of good feedback on the song! Anyway, there are a couple up-tempo, fun tracks on "So Cold" and I wanted to share that with you as well, but I couldn't decide which one. Hence, the new poll! Which track would you like to hear?

1) Award Tour

A couple verses over a classic beat, I'm just having fun with this track and addressing some of the things going through my head as well as future aspirations.

2) Let's Talk It Over

Again, a couple verse over a great beat, with a couple tracks regarding the downside of relationships on the CD I wanted to make sure I covered the other end as well!

Anyway, both are fun tracks that I hope you'll enjoy. There should be a poll on the right where you can cast your vote as to which song you'd like to hear Monday. I'll post it up that morning based on the votes!

To help you decide, here's a couple snippets:

Edit: Track no longer available.

N. Talekt

Upcoming Release: "Diamond" (So Cold) drops this Wednesday!

As the final touches are being put on the mixtape, I wanted to start releasing some material to give you all a taste of the music that's going to be on there. I've almost got the tracklist finalized, I am not sure of the number of tracks that will actually make it on there, but suffice to say the music is coming out very well so far and I'm anxious to get it completed.

Anyway, as I alluded to, I'm going to release the first track from the "So Cold" mixtape entitled "Diamond." It delves into a few things regarding my life and mindset and things I've had to endure between, well, the last time you've heard from me and now. This track should set the tone of the mixtape as I am open and brutally honest about my topics of discussion throughout the mixtape. I'll release production credits here when I drop the track.

See you here Wednesday!


... it's gonna be a cold winter ...

Mixtape "So Cold" is Official!

I'm pleased to announce that the mixtape is finally official!

It will be called "So Cold" and be released in January 2009. I decided to push it back as I wanted to include a few more songs on there that I just couldn't turn away from.

While I'm not quite ready to release the artwork or the names of any releases quite yet, I can tell you that new songs from the mixtape should be coming very soon, at least a couple in December!

Keep checking back often for the lastest news, reviews, and developments -- this blog is going to be very active in the coming weeks.

It's gonna be a cold winter...