Thursday, March 27, 2014

I Got It (Video) - OCD: Moosh & Twist


2014 is going to be a big year for these guys. Moosh & Twist are on their way to start their very first headlining tour, and then after that, they're going to be putting together and releasing a brand new EP. Be prepared to see these guys' names everywhere, because team OCD is going to be taking over.


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Fast Life - Asher Roth ft. Vic Mensa

A VERY impressive cut off Asher Roth's upcoming project, Retro Hash. He grabs some help from Vic Mensa for a verse, Blended Babies for the beat, and Donnie Trumpt for his skills on the horn as well as a litttle bit of scat singing. A heavy lyrical track that will definitely make you rethink any sort of preconceptions you had about Asher. Not one to miss.

3005 - ANTHM

Was a bit hesitant in downloading this one. I know that ANTHM always kills his tracks, but I'm also a huge fan of the original, so I was a little worried that it may pale in comparison regardless of how well he did. Well my worries were completely dissolved after giving it a listen. ANTHM's signature flow fits perfectly on this one, and even though the beat is left untouched, it still manages to sound like a fresh track. Check it below.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Wonder (Jai Wolf Remix) - Adventure Club ft. The Kite String Tangle

Some magic for your Monday night. Jai Wolf (formerly No Pets Allowed) has put his own spin on Adventure Club and The Kite String Tangle's already great track Wonder, and it turned out absolutely fantastic. Not a gem you will want to let yourself miss out on.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Fragile - Pretty Boy Cuv

This boy's got talent. Not only can Pretty Boy Cuv spit straight fire, but the kid can sing too. His latest is a spin on the Tech and Kendrick track Fragile, and it's nothing short of straight impressive. His flow is sharp and witty, and his vocals are actually fantastic. I say it every single time, but this kid is one to watch, so it's time to pay attention. Check it out below.


Me Too - King Los ft. Kid Ink & Jeremih

In case you missed the news, King Los recently split from Bad Boy Records, but he didn't let it slow him down in the least. He dropped a new mixtape, Zero Gravity II, earlier today, and although it's not my favorite tape, there are definitely a ton of stand outs on it, and this is one of them. A fresh collab track with everyone's favorite, Kid Ink, and Jeremih. Enjoy it.

The Devil Is A Lie - TRIY


It's been a minute since we've seen the name Triy pop up (his last track on my radar was Higher back in June of last year), but he's back, and what a way to jump into the game again. He tackle's Rozay and Hova's now hit track The Devil Is A Lie, and actually manages to kill it. Crispy flow and witty lyricism. What more could you ask for? This one's a cut off his upcoming project, Unexpected Journeys, so hopefully we'll hear more from him soon.


Thursday, March 20, 2014

Sun Goes Down - Luke Christopher

Wasn't a big fan of this one when I first pressed play to be honest, mostly because the chopped up kid voices kinda got under my skin. But after Luke Christopher came in with his signature flow and superb lyricism, I was hooked. The beat really grew on me, and now I can't imagine it bothering me in the least. Don't let yourself sleep on this one.

Natural Resources (Video) - Raz Simone


My man Raz Simone hit up SXSW this past week, and while he was there he not onlu performed 6 stage shows, but he also did a bunch of random street shows like the one above. Another great video for one of my favorites off Cognitive Dissonance. Enjoy, and if you still haven't, go cop the album.

459 - YG ft. Natasha Mosley

YG FINALLY dropped his debut studio album on Tuesday, but here's a track that wasn't included on most copies, as it was a Best Buy exclusive bonus track. If you ask me, this one should have made the cut for the album, because it's hot. Check it out below.

Paranoid (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


Everyone loves Timeflies Tuesdays. This week the boys are back to their classic freestyles, and this time take on Ty Dolla $ign's Paradoid. Check it out above.


Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Good Morning - Future ft. Durtty Boyz

After finally hearing this in full, I really am convinced that it's the original Drunk In Love. So the story behind this one, according to Future himself, is as follows:
"I was recording with this producer by the name of Detail, we was working on the ‘Drunk in Love.’ And we started working on this other record at the same time, and then once ‘Drunk in Love’ came out, it pushed this song to the side, but at the same time it’s one of my favorite songs that didn’t make the album."
He premiered it live at SXSW, but an mp3 (albeit slightly tagged) finally dropped, so check it below and make your own conclusions.

Who Drank My Whisky (Video) - Jez Dior


Prepare yourself Jez Dior fans. He's taken a step in a slightly different direction, so don't expect that old Jez sound. That being said, I'm actually a big fan of this. Like I said, it's definitely different (it has much more of a grunge / heavy alt rock vibe), but it really is an unreal exhibition of Jez Dior's diversity as an artist. Can't wait to hear more. Enjoy it.


Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Not For The Weak Minded - Crooked I ft. Snow Tha Product

This joint was initially a cut off the SXEW Vol. 2 mixtape, but it just finally got liberated tag free (no more "WHOOOOOO KID!"), and it is sick. Hot bars from the always sick Crooked I, and Snow actually manages to hold her own real well too. Enjoy.

My Afternoon Dream - Jhene Aiko

Over the weekend it was Jhene Aiko's 26th birthday, and she decided to put together a freebie for the fans. As you can probably guess, it's smooth and gorgeous. Check it below.

Apex - Nitty Scott, MC ft. Ab-Soul

An impressive showcase from Nitty Scott, with a feature from the always dope, Ab-Soul. The flow and sound of this one reminds me of something Talib Kweli or Mos Def would put together. A simple beat with a horn over top, perfect for an exhibition of flow and lyrical prowess. It's a cut off Nitty's upcoming The Art Of Chill, which drops in May, so be on the watch.

Show Me / Paranoid - Mike Stud


Mr. Mike Stud has put together a sick new cover/remix. He asked the fans for some suggestions on a new track to do for his latest #SundayStudDay, and the top ones were Kid Ink's HUGE breakout hit Show me, and Ty Dolla $ign's Paranoid. Well instead of picking one, Stud decided to blend em together in this fantastic remix produced by Louis Bell. Can't not enjoy this one.


Monday, March 17, 2014

Hookah - Tyga ft. Young Thug

Honestly, I don't know how much more I can explain about this track, other than what you can probably guess about it from seeing the name as well as who's on it. Seriously, it's exactly what you would expect. Catchy and simple. Enjoy.

What Kind Of Love - Childish Gambino

An unreleased treat for your Monday night. A track off Bino's Because The Internet that didn't quite make the cut because he "thought it was whack". It ended up leaking and hitting iTunes, and Bino being the man he is, didn't want any of that, so he dropped it himself for free. Check it below.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

All The Way (Acoustic) - Timeflies


Love me that sweet sound of a Timeflies Tuesday release. For this week, Cal and Rez have decided to take a different route than their normal freestyle, and instead have put together a gorgeous acoustic version of their hit track All The Way. Don't let yourself sleep on this one.


Interstellar - Omar LinX

The final track from Omar LinX's #RoadToMOR series is finally here, and what a way to end it. I for one can't wait until his project, MOR (Music Or Revenge), drops, so definitely be on the watch for that soon. Enjoy.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Stay Free - Trademark

I absolutely love Trademark's mashups. Every time he gets behind the boards, he manages to create spectacular blends that are always a pleasure to listen to. This newest is no different. He's taken 3LAU's Escape, Timber, The Spark from Afrojack & Tiesto and Naian's Zero Motion and combined them into a track that is a perfect addition to any weekend playlist. Can't not enjoy this one.

Computerized - Daft Punk ft. Jay Z

I feel like all I'm posting tonight is huge collabs. This one is a real treat though. A previously unreleased track that is theorized to have been cut from the Tron soundtrack. Daft Punk and Hova. Do I really need to say more.

Statues (Video) - Luke Christopher

Happy Tuesday everyone. For this week's #TMRWGANGTUESDAY drop, Luke Christopher has decided to give his last track, Statues, a set of visuals to go along with it. I'm not complaining at all, because since downloading it last week, I think I've amassed about 30 plays already. I'm a fan in case you couldn't tell. Well enjoy the great video, and if you missed it last week, you can cop the track below.

Hero - Frank Ocean x Mick Jones x Paul Simonon x Diplo

Another huge collab you need to check out. It's the latest from Converse's "Three Artists, One Song" series, and it features Frank Ocean, The Clash and Diplo, 3 artists who I would have never EVER guessed would work together. Well it actually turns out quite enjoyable, and I can pretty much guarantee that you'll be pressing play over and over again. Check it below.

Coast Is Clear - Skrillex x Chance The Rapper

After waiting and waiting for this to finally drop, the day has finally arrived. We heard it premier during a live show back in February, but now the full version of this Chance The Rapper and Skrillex collab has finally dropped. Jazzy and enjoyable, but not what you might expect, so give it a go below.

The Silence - Paz ft. Crywolf & Aylen

CryWolf and Aylen dropped their track Silence Pt. II all the way back in March of last year, but time after time it still manages to find itself in constant rotation on my iPod. Well that being said, when I saw that Paz had released a remix to Silence, I felt the need to check it out. I was far from disappointed after pressing play. It's got a vibe that's really similar to Timeflies, which isn't a bad thing in the least. Check it out below.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Outro / Your Turn (Video) - CJ Trillo


Simple and elegant. The best way to describe this one. CJ Trillo has been a pretty quiet since releasing his amazing project, Nostalgia, back in November, but as he assures us it's been for a good reason. He's been working on some new stuff, and I can't even tell you how excited I was when I heard that. Also at the end of this video we actually get the title of his next project, Undrafted, so definitely watch out for that. Until then, enjoy the visuals.

Catch The Throne (The Mixtape)

Two of my favorite things, combined into one. Hip Hop and Game Of Thrones. HBO decided to get a ton of rappers together, and got them to spit some bars with GoT as inspiration. It features tracks from artists like Big Boi, Common, and Dominik Omega. If you're a fan of both like I am, this is not something you'll want to miss.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

White Lights - Gilbere Forte

Gilbere Forte is one of those guys who manages to consistently fly under my radar. Well here's his latest release, and it's actually the title track off his upcoming EP, so be on the watch for that.

R A I N - PARTYNEXTDOOR ft. Rochelle Jordan

A smooth track for your hump day listening pleasure. PARTYNEXTDOOR teams up with fellow Canadian Rochelle Jordan and has put together a great slow jam. Check it out below.

Pompeii (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


It seems like this winter will just never end, so hopefully this newest Timeflies Tuesday drop will warm you up a bit. Enjoy.


Statues - Luke Christopher

Well yesterday was Tuesday, and you should all know what that means by now: a #TMRWGANGTUESDAY release. Luke Christopher's fantastic weekly series of drops. This time he uses a Regina Spektor sample, and it turned out great. Enjoy it.

Suddenly I'm Lifted - Madd Hatter


As you know, I'm all about being honest when it come to music. So that being said, I really didn't think that much of this track from Madd Hatter when I first got sent it. I did my usual quick skim through to see if it would grab my attention, and it really didn't grip me right away, but I gave it a download anyway. Well here it is almost a week later, and I find myself pressing play over and over again. Now that I've listened to it a couple times, I've come to realize how magical it really is. A gorgeous mix of progressive house and pop that you just can't get out of your head. I want to apologize for not giving this gem the time of day when I first got it. Anyway, this is a great track that you should check out. Enjoy it.




Tuesday, March 4, 2014

They'll Speak (Video) - Raz Simone


Gorgeous. If you didn't hear this track when Raz Simone dropped it last week, or by some freak accident, you skipped over in when you downloaded Cognitive Dissonance: Part One (and yes, I know you downloaded it, because I'll say it again, it is truly an unreal project), it's time to pay attention to this powerhouse from Seattle. 4 straight minutes of raw, astounding flow now have a simple, yet elegant set of visuals to go along with them. You can't not be impressed with this.

Rise Up - Omar LinX

Omar LinX has been on fire lately. Both his last tracks (Can't Forget and Who Are You To Judge) were straight gold, and this latest is no different. The beat is a bit more electro heavy than the previous tracks, but as you would have probably expected, Omar LinX sounds right at home on it. Enjoy this one.

Pace (Album) - Skizzy Mars

And it's finally here. After releasing a slew of fantastic tracks, Skizzy Mars has finally dropped his latest project, Pace, and let me just say that it is impressive. Skizzy jumped into the scene with his track Douchebag, and here it is almost 3 years later, and to hear how much he's grown as an artist is just impressive. His lyrical content has matured (but it still maintains that vibe that makes Skizzy Skizzy), his beats have become more refined, and his flow has gained some serious fluidity. Overall, I am quite impressed with Pace, so do yourself a solid and check it out below.

Fancy (Video) - Iggy Azalea ft. Charlie XCX


Well it's pretty safe to say that Iggy's got me sprung. She's got sick flow, she's tough as hell, she's drop dead sexy, and she cleans up real good as she shows us in this latest video. It's a huge homage to Clueless, so don't let yourself miss it.




King Sh!t - Big Boi ft. T.I, Ludacris, Kito & Reija Lee

Easily my favorite remix Big Boi has put together. The 8 bit intro had me from the beginning, but then everything else on this mix sounded equally as dope, so I was hooked until the very end. Check it out below.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Cognitive Dissonance: Part One (Album) - Raz Simone

I had such high hopes for this project. Every single track that Raz Simone released in the months prior (They'll Speak, Still Mobbin', and Don't Shine) was fantastic, so my expectations for this project were beyond big. The original release date wasn't until March 6th, but Raz got excited and decided to release it a bit early. So now that I've gotten a chance to listen to Cognitive Dissonance: Part One in it's entirety, I can happily say that all of my expectations were actually blown away. This entire project is truly a masterpiece. Each track is just dripping with powerful lyricism, and is then laced in gorgeous self-produced melodies. Do yourself a HUGE favor, press play, download it in its entirety, and then put it on repeat. Enjoy.


Ganghis Kahn (Video) - Parker


Parker AKA Dumbfoundead has put together another video for one of his tracks off Old Boy Jon. It's ridiculous, random, thoroughly entertaining, and actually matches up with the track quite well. What more could you ask for. Check it out above.


Persian Rugs (Remix) - ANTHM

I love these ANTHM remixes, but when I saw that he decided to attack a PARTYNEXTDOOR track, I was even more excited to press play than I was before. There's something about the smooth beat on this one matches ANTHM's flow just perfectly, so when he throws down his verse in the second half, it's just pure magic. Don't let this one fly under the radar.

Can't Forget / Who Are You To Judge - Omar Linx

 A double dose of greatness from Omar Linx to brighten your Monday. The first drop from the Toronto artist is actually from a couple weeks ago, but I just happened to come across it today, and it's called Can't Forget. Omar spits over an unbelievably catchy beat (that uses a sample from Marlena Shaw's California Soul), and I can guarantee that you'll be impressed. Check it out below.



The second track is a bit more recent, being released only last week, but just like Can't Forget, I just only happened to stumble across it today. It's a bit heavier than the track above, but it's still a fantastic showing of Omar Linx' skills behind the mic. Enjoy it, and if the rumors are true, one of the next releases may feature some production from Zeds Dead (which would be sick), so be on the watch for that.