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Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - "Angel" feat. Dwele (video)

10 Feb 2010

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson's orchestra teamed-up with frequent J Dilla collaborators to craft what will become the concert DVD Timeless: Suite For Ma Dukes. And "Angel", the above track featuring Dwele on vocals, is a sampling of what the DVD will offer when it drops March 30.

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