Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Need Your Love - Sol ft. Ray Dalton

This album is going to be fantastic. Sol drops another gem off his upcoming project Yours Truly, which from the sound of all these drops, is going to be unreal. This one was actually the first track written by Sol for Yours Truly, and it's all about falling in love for the first time. Gorgeous track from a fantastic artist. Watch out for Yours Truly dropping Friday. Enjoy.

Need Your Love - Sol ft. Ray Dalton

Denim Cashmere (Video) - Tru Fam


Some fresh visuals from the boys in Tru Fam. This joint is for their track Denim Cashmere, off their latest EP Bowties & Applause. A simple video, but it fits the tracks perfectly. The track is classy, fast and tough, all at the same time, and the video is just that. The more I hear from Tu Fam, the more I like them. Enjoy this one.

Denim Cashmere (Video) - Tru Fam

Monday, January 16, 2012

Not The One - Nate Cabral


Now time for a fresh face to HotLeaks, Nate Cabral. He is an up and coming artist out of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and has been in the music game for just about a year. This 17 year old kid has a little bit of a raw sound, but I can hear some serious potential with him. His sound reminds me a bit of Loggy mixed with some Huey Mack. Plus, he's got that acoustic vibe which I dig, so that's dope. I will definitely be on the watch for more from this kid, but you can just enjoy this track for now.

Not The One - Nate Cabral

Bomb - SonReal

My man SonReal is killing it lately. Still hot from the last drop (Sweet) a week ago, he decided to give us another great track. I love the way SonReal raps. He has a real smooth flow, but then he can transition seamlessly into quick rhyming. Plus he also has impeccable cadence, which is dope. Anyway, enough of me raving about him because you can check him out yourself. Enjoy this.

Bomb - SonReal

Narcissist (Video) - Goone


Wow, it's been a minute since we have heard from Goone, but from what he tells me, it's going to be well worth the wait. Goone has plans to drop a total of 4 videos and an album in the next 6 weeks, which is huge. His album Halfway To Nowhere will be dropping mid February, and I am extremely pumped to hear it. This is his first drop, of many to come, and let me tell you, it's a hell of a way to come back into the game. This track is  a gorgeous personal look into Goone. His flow is fantastic, his lyricism is unreal, and overall this track is just straight enjoyable to listen to. A home run from him in my opinion. I look forward to more from Goone coming soon. Enjoy this one.

Narcissist (Video) - Goone

Ass Back Home (Sex Ray Vision Remix) - Gym Class Heroes

I love this track. I loved the original song from Gym Class Heroes & Neon Hitch, so when I saw that that SRV remixed it, I had to have it. They manage to maintain the original feel, but still add a whole new flavor to it. They  add a little bit more pound, and change the beat to more of a dance club feel, and it comes out fantastic. I know you'll enjoy this one.

Ass Back Home (Sex Ray Vision Remix) - Gym Class Heroes

Talk That Talk - Bailee Moore ft. Erik Paul


Now don't judge this one before you give it a listen. Bailee Moore is a hip hop artist who is making some serious waves around the web. She initially dropped a video where she spit straight fire that got some hype around the net, and even got a spot on BroBible and Barstool Sports, which is pretty huge if you ask me. I actually first heard about her from Erik Paul, and since I am a fan of him, I figured I should probably check her out. Now I will tell you, I was blown away by Bailee Moore. She can flow so fast, and so fluidly. I actually have high hopes for her, so be on the watch for more. Enjoy this one.

Talk That Talk - Bailee Moore ft. Erik Paul

Trash Musik III (Mixtape) - Miracle

This is sick. I have been waiting anxiously for Miracle's mixtape to finally drop, and the day is here. It actually dropped a couple days ago, but I just got a chance to sit down and give it a listen today, and let me say, it lived up to my high expectations. Trash Musik III is packed with non stop dopeness. It has a couple remixes of popular tracks like Levels and Childish Gambino's Bonfire. It has a few tracks that are a bit more pop influenced. It also has some real tough hip hop tracks, and then some smooth tracks to go along with them. So what I am getting at is that this tape is diverse, and Miracle manages to pull it off perfectly. Once again I will say that I think Miracle should get more exposure over here in North America, because he's so talented. Anyway, here are a couple of my favorites, then go cop the whole tape.

Change The World - Miracle ft. Lazy J

We On - Miracle ft. Young Men Society

Reach For The Sky (Levels Remix) - Miracle

I'm Good (Faded) - Miracle


Download: Trash Musik III Trash Musik III (Mixtape) - Miracle

Sunday, January 15, 2012

That's Enough - PJ Simas


A new, completely original track from the talented PJ Simas. What I am actually just finding out is that PJ is going to be dropping a new track every Sunday until his album drops in the spring. All I can say is that this winter is going to be fantastic if I get a new PJ Simas track every week. Enjoy the new track, because I know I did, and then be on the watch for another one next Sunday.

That's Enough - PJ Simas

New Theory - Olu ft. Washed Out

With another great drop from his upcoming project Cover Letters, Olu gives us this gem of a track. I am extremely excited for Cover Letters, and since his last tape P3 was unreal, I have high hopes for this one. One reason why I am such a huge fan of Olu is his ability to not only spit fire while telling a great story, but he makes all his own beats as well. Those three things right there are what make a great artist to me. ANYWAY, enjoy the new ish.

New Theory - Olu ft. Washed Out

Two Ways - PropaneLV ft. Siah S

The more I hear from PropaneLV, the more I am becoming a fan. His sound, I said it before, but it reminds be a bit of Cole, which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me. Anyway, in case you don't know the name, PropaneLV is an up and coming artist out of Portland, OR. He has a sound that's frosty, and a flow that is tight, and overall, his sound is pretty dope. This is one joint that you should not miss out on. Plus, Siah S on the hook is extremely catchy, so enjoy.

Two Ways - PropaneLV ft. Siah S

Slow Down (Video) - Upper West


I am such a big fan of Upper West. They just dropped some brand new visuals for their fantastic track, Slow Down. To be honest, there isn't anything crazy about this, it's just a simple, really well shot music video (shouts to Jon Kilmer Studios for that). A great video, for a great track, so enjoy it.

Slow Down (Video) - Upper West

Maybe I'm Different - Erik Paul ft. CG

Here's some fresh new Erik Paul for you, and to no one's surprise, it's dope. This is actually his first official drop off his upcoming mixtape, EPic (dropping February 11th), which if this track says anything, is going to be wicked. I have a lot of respect for Erik Paul, because he gets heat, but he keeps on pushing out consistently fantastic material. He has also dipped his fingers into a completely different genre, and still sounded great. That right there is the sign of a great artist. I am a huge fan of Erik Paul, and will continue to be. So, enjoy the new track with a great feature from the talented CG.

Maybe I'm Different - Erik Paul ft. CG

Just For Me - Dave Patten

Mr. Dave Patten is back. I would just like to say that he has an extremely enjoyable sound. His vocals, paired with great acoustic melodies, always ends up sounding fantastic. Just check this one out, and I know it is perfect for you Sunday night adventures. Enjoy.


Or Download via iTunes Just For Me - Dave Patten

Clutch (Video) - Ground Up


Ground up drops some more visuals to keep us held over until The Get Up (dropping 3.6.12). Let me tell you, this is probably the most original and coolest video I have seen in a while. It's pretty much a guy, his magic boombox, and a magical break dancing kid, both of which have the power to solve problems. Yes, I know that sounds extremely odd when I explain it, but it's definitely an enjoyable watch. Plus, the track is dope, so enjoy it. Clutch (Video) - Ground Up