Thursday, February 27, 2014

This Old World - Luke Christopher

He's still got it. Another #TMRWGANGTUESDAY release, and even though most artists would start to fall off when doing weekly drops like this, Luke Christopher still manages to impress time after time. A catchy beat and smooth lyrics, as always. Press play below.

Hold On, We're Going Home (Tim Gunter Remix) - ASTR

Magic. The talented Tim Gunter has taken ASTR's smooth cover of Drake's Hold On, We're Going Home, and has added just enough bass and twist to the beat that you'll find yourself pressing play over and over again. Seriously, you should not let yourself miss this one.

Numb / All Say- Skizzy Mars

 A double dose of Skizzy Mars for your listening pleasure. He dropped a couple of new tracks over the last week or so, but I managed to sleep on them since I was away since last Tuesday. Well here they are, and just in case you were wondering, they are both cuts off Skizzy's upcoming project, Pace. First up is Numb, a laid back joint that's almost got a pop-y sort of vibe. Check it below.



The next is another great cut from Pace, which drops March 4th, so be on the lookout. Enjoy it.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Get Money - Redlight ft. Raekwon

This isn't exactly what you would expect if you go in as strictly a Wu-Tang fan, so just prepare yourself. The beat could best be described as lowkey dubstep, and surprisingly Raekwon manages to sound dope on it. Check it below.

Monday, February 24, 2014

View From Hollywood (Video) - KYLE


Simple but effective set of visuals from KYLE. Honestly, it's more or less just a series of aerial shots of KYLE gazing over different views of Hollywood, which is quite appropriate considering the title of the track. And I don't mean to downplay the video, because it's actually really well done. So check it out above, and if you haven't yet, go cop Beautiful Loser.

They'll Speak - Raz Simone

Wow. Yes, I've been a Raz Simone fan for quite some time now, but I think this is the first time I've honestly been truly blown away. Now don't get confused and think that I haven't been impressed with Raz, because as I've said countless times, he's been consistently fantastic. But this newest cut from Cognitive Dissonance: Part One is a true wonder. It's 4 straight minutes of pure, raw, heartfelt, non stop lyrical flow. What more can you really ask for. DO NOT let yourself miss this one.

Love & Pain (Remix) - JD Era ft. JMSN

Gotta love that homegrown talent. Toronto's JD Era has decided to throw down some bars on JMSN's Love and Pain, and as you probably guessed, it turned out great. Check it below.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Tomorrow (Video) - Sol ft. Shayhan


You gotta love it when one of your favorite tracks from an artist gets a set of visuals to go along with it. Well that's exactly what happened when I saw this latest release from Sol. He dropped Tomorrow back in August, but it's always great to get a track some more exposure when a video is put together. Well enjoy the visuals, and if this is your first time listening to the track, enjoy it as well.

Demons (White Panda Remix) - Imagine Dragons

I love it when great mashup artists like The White Panda decide to start putting together remixes, because the results are always fantastic. Their spin on Imagine Dragons' hit Demons is the latest, and as expected, it turned out amazing. The White Panda took the original track's energy up a notch, and then proceeded to infuse it with their now signature sound. Don't miss out.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Fell In Love - Knight & Grae



I absolutely love Knight & Grae's sound. In case you missed their last track Hear My Voice, Knight & Grae are the newest project from Flipsyde's David Knight, and gorgeous vocalist Nina Grae. They've got that soulful flow that's very reminiscent of Flipsyde, and spectacularly smooth vocals that ar bound to make you fall in love. Check it out above, and then hit up their site for the free download. Enjoy.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

2 x Drunk In Love (Remix) - T.I and The Weeknd

Figured I would just lump these two remixes of Beyoncé's Drunk In Love that dropped over the weekend together, since, well you know, they dropped at the same time and are of the same track. First up is the king of the south himself, T.I. He took Beyoncé/Hova's track, added a quick verse, but then gave it a complete trap overhaul. Check it below.


The second remix is courtesy a man who always puts together tracks that are just a pleasure to listen to, The Weeknd. Instead of the powerful voice of Beyoncé, the track is filled with the velvet smooth vocals of The Weeknd. Enjoy.

Lookin Ass Nigga (Video) - Nicki Minaj


Nicki is back on the rise. After her stint as a Barbie pop queen, I feel like this latest single is her finally getting back to her hard rhyming roots (her verse on Monster is a prime example). My fingers are crossed, because that's the Nicki I fell in love with.


Monday, February 17, 2014

Marty McFly - Luke Christopher

So I'm actually just learning now that Luke Christopher has started a weekly series known as #TMRWGangTuesdays, which actually makes a lot of sense now that I think about it. For the last little while, Luke has been releasing track after track, which even though each one is fantastic, was a little out of character for him. Well now the pieces all make sense, so hopefully this series continues and we can look forward to more great releases like this. Enjoy.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Made In Black America - Common ft. Ab-Soul

Another cut off Common's upcoming LP, Nobody's Smiling, as well as a feature from Ab-Soul? Nothing wrong with that. Press play below, and even though the LA Leakers are the most annoying taggers in the world, the track still manages to shine.

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Runway - Johnny Astro ft. Aaron Carolina

My man Johnny Astro does it once again. First off, he starts his latest track with a now classic Johnny Astro pop culture monologue (such as the ones from Intro [The Kingdom Burns] Goodnight America, Athena, and The Skywalkers), which I personally am a huge fan of. He then proceeds to come in with his signature fantastic flow and lyricism, which you really can't wrong with. So overall, an amazing track that you shouldn't let yourself miss out on. Enjoy.

Don't Go Lose It (Mysto & Pizzi x Moiez Bootleg) - MOTi

I know it's not quite Friday night yet, but this joint from Mysto & Pizzi, and Moiez is bound to get you pumped for the weekend (as if you needed to get more hyped). Seriously, this track is definitely going to find it's way onto your pregame playlist. Enjoy it.

All You Need Is Love (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


Alright I know this is a few days late, but since it's Valentines Day related, I figured it would make more sense to post it closer to the actual date... Alright, maybe that was a lie. Maybe I've been behind the ball lately and I kind of forgot that it was Timeflies Tuesday. Well my screw-ups aside, here's the latest freestyled track from Cal and Rez.


Back Of My Mind - Trey Palms

Who doesn't love some new Trey Palms? Especially when it's as smooth as this latest one is. The beat pulls you in right away, but then it's Trey's fantastic flow and hook that keep you enjoying yourself until the very end. Check out then track, and then the promo visuals below.




Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Run Th3 World - Big Boi ft. B.O.B. & Wavves & Third World

The latest track from Big Boi to get the remix treatment is his track Shoes For Running. Big Boi splices it up with Third World's How Can You, and although it sounds a little odd for the first bit, the second a verse drops, you realize that it actually works pretty well. Check it below.

F.S.W. - Wil Akogu

I would now like to introduce you to Wil Akogu, a fresh faced kid out of Chicago. Not much to say about this one, because I really don't like to hype an artist up before I hear multiple tracks. What I will say though is that track sounds EXACTLY like something Drake would drop. If you don't believe me, press play below. Hopefully we'll hear more from Wil Akogu.

Fragile (Video) - Tech N9ne ft. Kendrick Lamar, ¡MAYDAY! & Kendall Morgan


In case you didn't know this about me, I've always been a huge fan of Tech N9ne. He's actually one of the first guys who really got me into rap. Well since then, I've almost been religiously downloading every single project he puts out, including his latest, Something Else. Well Fragile is a cut off that, and if you ask me, it's probably one of the best, so it's great to see it get some visuals to accompany it. Check em out above.


Friday, February 7, 2014

Ordinary - Trey Songz ft. Jeezy

Trey Songz was a staple in my youth. When I first started getting into Hip Hop and R&B, Trey was one of the first guys who I found myself downloading every single track with him on it. Well he's back at it, and when I saw that he grabbed a feature from Jeezy for his latest, I was all over it. Check it out below.

Dope Gawd (Video) - Lew Sid


Guest Post:
"Captivating visuals for a new drop from Lew Sid, I don't know why I love the black and white sections so much, give a watch and you'll understand. Beat is hot, flow is fire, if you've missed out on Lew Sid in the past, it's time to wake up and give a listen " 
- Chase

Still Mobbin (Video) - Raz Simone


The second release off Raz Simone's upcoming project, Cognitive Dissonance: Part One, and just like the first, it's truly something to be reckoned with. His flow becomes more refined with each release, and his rhymes are always worth a second listen. Just like I said last time, 2014 is going to be HUGE for Raz. Watch out.


Get Low - Dillon Francis x DJ Snake

Need something to get your Friday night rager going? This monster collab from Dillon Francis and DJ Snake is perfect, and the only requirement is that it should be turned up real loud. Enjoy.


Thursday, February 6, 2014

R U Nostaglic - The Hood Internet

The Hood Internet always manage to put together fantastic blends that you otherwise would have never thought would have worked. This time the guys take the hypnotic beat from ASTR's R U With Me and mix it with the vocals from Kendrick and Pusha's Nostalgia. Not a mash that you will want to miss out on. Enjoy.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge w/ Childish Gambino


Bino really is a true artist. Recently he made an appearance on BBC's 1Xtra Live Lounge, and while he was there he put together a gorgeous rendition of PM Dawn's I'd Die Without You, as well as a stripped down/acoustic version of his joint 3005. Well you can hear the first above, and then check out the second below. Fantastic all around, so enjoy em.




Young Nigga - Gorilla Zoe

Need some hood clap shit? Zoe's got you covered. Nothing special, and it's exactly what you would expect, but sometimes you need tracks like this. Enjoy.

Yesterday - IAMSU!

IAMSU! is going to be a big name this coming year, especially when he drops his debut project Sincerely Yours in April, so be on the watch. Here's his latest cut, and it's impressive to say the least. Do yourself a favor and check it out.


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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

My Religion Verse - Luke Christopher


Mr. Luke Christopher has been on fire lately. Well actually, I don't think he's ever NOT been on fire, so lets just say he's killing it again. Luke has always been one of those artists who's a shining example of quality over quantity, so each time I see these new tracks drop so close together, I get kind of worried. Well there is absolutely no reason to be worried, because Mr. Christopher will always be unreal. Check out the track/video above, and then cop it below.




Inner City Travellin' Man - Amerigo Gazaway

This is so much more than just a mashup. Amerigo Gazaway creates a true synthesis of sounds when he blends Yasiin Bey's (when he still went by Mos Def) I'm Leavin' with Marvin Gaye's Inner City Blues. I won't try and talk this one up, so I'll just let it speak for itself. Enjoy.

GossipZilla - Big Boi ft. Big K.R.I.T. & UGK & Blue Oyster Cult


Big Boi has mashed up his track Gossip, off Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors featuring Big KRIT and UGK, with Blue Oyster's Godzilla, and it actually turned out pretty great. If you don't believe me, check it out for yourself. Enjoy.



Life Round Here - Ellie Goulding ft. Angel Haze

What do you call it when two angels come together on the same track? Life Round Here. I'm honestly blown away with this track. First off, to hear my girl Ellie tackle James Blake's Life Round Here would have been a treat by itself, especially since her vocals are just perfect for this lofty melody. But to throw the duchess of flow, Angel Haze, into the mix takes this track to a whole other level. There's something that's just plain magical about this one, and you need to check it out for yourself.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Party Girls - Ludacris ft. Wiz Khalifa, Jeremih & Cashmere Cat

Luda is back, and as always, it's a treat to hear his signature flow again. He's actually been working on a new studio album since 2012, but this new cut is a teaser for the fans. It also features some fantastic synth heavy beats from Cashmere Cat, a great set of bars from Wiz, and then an absolutely addicting aqua-inspired hook from Jeremih. Check it out below.