Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Without Me (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies


They're back! The always amazing Timeflies Tuesdays are back in full effect. You probably know exactly what you're getting when you press play: pure gold. But in case you wanted to know, Rob has created an unreal beat (with a little help from an eminem sample) and Cal is back to freestyling out of a hat. This is sick, so enjoy it.

Candles - Jez Dior


Why am I just hearing about this guy? Jez Dior is a great up and coming artist based out of LA, and I'll tell you that I'm absolutely blow away by his sound. He's got a flow that comes off as effortless, and a lyrical ability which is just fantastic. I didn't know his name before, but if the rest of his stuff sounds anything like this gem, I'll be all over it. Enjoy this.

I'm A Fool - J. Cole

Couldn't let you guys miss this one. Some brand new Cole, and this one actually has a really cool story to go with it. A fan of Cole's tweeted him, not truly expecting a response, asking if his new track, "I'm A Fool", had dropped yet. Cole responded with "Naw. You want it? What's your email?". From an artist as big as Cole, that's pretty dope. The fan then took a listen, then tossed up a DL for the rest of us (which promptly got shut down by Cole's record label). Anyway, here is the new track, and it's actually pretty good. Not my favorite drop from him, but still dope regardless. Enjoy it.

Summer Flake - Trey Palms x David Breeze

My man Trey Palms is back again. This time he's brought with him a brand new version of his hit track sampling Jack Johnson, Island Flake, featuring an an acoustic twist with a little help from David Breeze. Now, I loved the original version of this track, but it always kind of bugged me that the levels were slightly off with it. I now know that the reason for that was because he really didn't have the means to record a CDQ track at the time. That being said, this new acoustic version is just perfect. Trey even managed to add an extra verse, which is dope, but I still can't decide which version of the track I like more. Anyway, enjoy the new ish.

Waiting On Me - Raw Facts

It's been a long while since I've featured Raw Facts here on HotLeaks, but here he is back again. This is actually a drop off his upcoming project, Fact Or Fiction, which is dropping some time in November. In case this is your first exposure to him, Raw Facts is an up and coming artist originally out of Rochester, but now based in Baltimore. A hot track from an up and coming presence in the game, so enjoy it.

Damn - Styles of Beyond ft. Michael Buble

Here's two things that I would have never put together. Styles of Beyond, and underground hip-hop group who I only know of purely for their feature on Fort Minor's track Remember The Name, and the king of big band jazz/pop, Michael Buble. You're probably thinking the same thing that I was, but I can guarantee you that you'll enjoy this track. Ryu and Tak absolutely kill it with their seemingly effortless flow, and Vin Scully and Cheapshot have created an old-school beat that is just unmatched. Then finally, Mr. Buble comes in with a fantastically smooth hook that I know you will find yourself bobbing your head to. You can't not enjoy this one.

Coffee Break - Kyle Lucas

Just when I thought that the Coffee Break beat from Zeds Dead was dead, Kyle Lucas comes along and breathes some new life into it. It's been a minute since we've heard from Kyle but he's back, and he's brought the first drop off his upcoming mixtape, It's Always Sunny In Marietta 2, with him. The tape is actually dropping sometime next week, so be on the lookout for that one. Until then, enjoy the new ish.

Jerusalem (Album) - The Kings Dead

The day has finally arrived. The Kings Dead (formerly The Dean's List) have finally released their "debut" album, Jerusalem, and let me tell you, it is every bit as fantastic as was expected. In case you missed the bus, The Kings Dead is a true artistic evolution of the group previously known as The Dean's List. They have grown into a group that not only does music, but also puts together gorgeous visuals. Jerusalem is a great showcase of The Kings Dead's evolution, and personally, I love where their sound is going. There is not a single track on this album that I don't enjoy, so definitely don't sleep on this gem. Enjoy.

Spacely Man - The Kings Dead
Not For Me - The Kings Dead
All Finished - The Kings Dead

Download: Jerusalem