Happy Valentines Day to all those out in Muffinland! In honor of today’s festivities I decided to put a new twist on an old classic – the V-day mix.  Instead of songs pining a lost love, or songs opining on the virtues of passion, I decided to put together a love letter to one many of us hold close to our hearts, hip hop. Now, I’m no wordsmith, so I’ll leave the whispering of sweet nothings to the experts. So check yourself before you wreck yourself and peep the jams below.

The Roots – Act Too (Love Of My Life) ft. Common

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Zion I – Bird’s Eye View

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Joell Ortiz – Hip Hop

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Erykah Badu – Love Of My Life ft. Common

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Reks – All In One (Five Mics) ft. Lil’ Fame

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