Remember when you couldn’t wait for Tuesday? On pins and needles trying to get to the record shop on your lunch break and cop all the new stuff out? Yeah, those days are a thing of the past between iTunes, bootlegging/leaks, and just the decreasing presence of the ‘mom and pop’ record store.

Not to say there aren’t good albums dropping, but Tuesdays just don’t feel as special anymore. Is it just me?

Well today is a pretty exciting Tuesday because 3 dope albums drop today!***

First up is DJ Center-Everything in Time. DJ Center is one of my favorite DJs hands down. He spins soul, hip hop, reggae, and other international sounds effortlessly. His sets are inspiring and the crowd is always drawn in by the good vibes he creates with his sets.

It is no surprise that this carries over into his production. His latest album Everything in Time brings together some of the most cutting edge singers and MCs to create an album that satisfies everyone from the hip hop fan to the jazz enthusiast to lovers of Brazilian beats. I’m still getting through the album but I can tell you, its a journey.

Here is a song off the album courtesy of the gentlemen from ihearditon.com.

DJ Center feat Middle Child-In A Sound

You can purchase the album off iTunes.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock since November or so when it was revealed that this album would be dropping, you know today is also the release date for Sade’s latest album, Soldier of Love. I can’t say I am a fan of the title track, which is also the first single off the album. I thought it was a bit too literal (the military drums, the boot-camp like chants) but I’ve been anticipating this album nonetheless.

I mean really, can the woman really ever do wrong? Of course not every song of hers is a win but the quality of work she brings forth every time can’t be denied. I might have to start selling organs in anticipation of her upcoming tour dates because she is on my list of performers I need to see live before I die. I’ve seen both DVDs of her live performances from her tours with the albums Love Deluxe and Lover’s Rock and I’d love to be able to experience her show first hand.

I haven’t purchased the album yet, and I’m hesitant to post any links of leaked mp3s since they’ve been getting shut down faster than noisy bars on residential blocks. I have to say the two other tracks I’ve heard -Skin and The Moon and the Sky-are definitely more my speed.

So yeah, Soldier of Love. Cop that.

Also, Massive Attack snaps out of their five (!) year hiatus and drops Heligoland today. I haven’t heard it yet but all I know is that the track w/ Hope Sandoval is the TRUTH. You can download a dope remix of the track by Gui Boratto here.

For those wondering how this year’s Donuts Are Forever turned out, I have to say it was a HUGE success. We’re still wading through all the photos and press and finalizing the amount we raised from the evening. I’ll give a proper recap when I have more stuff to show. Thanks to all who came out!

***OK OK So I messed up. Earlier today this post only had 2 albums. I TOTALLY forgot Massive Attack dropped today. I should be flogged. Forgive me, Brother Numpsi.