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. Without Me (Timeflies Tuesday) - Timeflies

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.

Candles - Jez Dior

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.

I'm A Fool - J. Cole

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.

Summer Flake - Trey Palms x David Breeze

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.

Waiting On Me - Raw Facts

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.

Damn - Styles of Beyond ft. Michael Buble

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.

Coffee Break - Kyle Lucas

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 Jerusalem (Album) - The Kings Dead

Monday, September 17, 2012

Purity Ring 'Obedear' Remix - Beau Young Prince


This has to be my favorite track from Beau Young Prince in the last little while. Not that his previous tracks have been bad, it's just that this joint is on a whole other level. BYP's flow becomes absolutely hypnotic and manages to work perfectly with this beat. Do not miss this one. No DL as of yet, but I will definitely be on the watch for it. Purity Ring 'Obedear' Remix - Beau Young Prince

Where Were You - Drake & Dawn Richard

Yeah that's right. Some previously unreleased Drizzy has recently leaked. This is a smooth joint, but I can already tell that people are either going to love it or hate it. It's a little heavy on the synths, but I'm definitely feeling it. Enjoy.

Where Were You - Drake & Dawn Richard

5 Good Reasons (EP) - Sam Lachow & Raz

Now this is dope. I am so glad that I was introduced to Sam Lachow, and now Raz. 5 Good Reasons has been on my radar since these guys dropped the track/video for Nothing's Gonna Change a couple weeks ago, and now that it has dropped, I feel like I need to share it with everyone. I've said it before, but Sam has  managed to truly capture the soul of his neighborhood and then embodies it in his sound and flow. On a slightly different note, the way that Sam and Raz's flows play off of one another is just perfect, and it really manages to make this entire tape fantastic. You will not want to miss out on 5 Good Reasons. Enjoy it.

Coyotes - Sam Lachow & Raz ft. Ariana DeBoo

Nothings Gonna Change - Sam Lachow & Raz ft. B Skeez

Download: 5 Good Reasons 5 Good Reasons (EP) - Sam Lachow & Raz

Don't You Worry Child (Video) - Swedish House Mafia


Many of you have probably already seen this gem, but here's for those of you that missed it. Don't You Worry Child (Video) - Swedish House Mafia

Friday, September 14, 2012

Sour Apple Rich Girls (Video) - The Kings Dead


I love where The Kings Dead has taken their sound. They have really evolved into something truly fantastic. That being said, they've gotten some flac for moving away from their so called "college rap", but if you ask me, it shows great artistry to evolve in such a way that these guys have. Anyway, enjoy the great new joint, and be on the watch for Jerusalem, coming soon. Sour Apple Rich Girls (Video) - The Kings Dead

Lady Killers - G-Eazy ft. Hoodie Allen

Another amazing drop off G-Eazy's upcoming album Must Be Nice, and this time he gets a little help from the always fantastic Hoodie Allen. This team up actually sounds unreal. Lady Killers is dripping with that 50's vibe that G-Eazy is now known for, and Hoodie's flow manages to fit right into it just perfectly. Not a track to miss. Enjoy it, and be on the watch for Must Be Nice, coming September 26th (in case you couldn't read the album art above).

Lady Killers - G-Eazy ft. Hoodie Allen

On The Grind - JayR ft. Jitta On The Track & Haven

So it's been a minute since we've heard anything from JayR here on HotLeaks, but when I saw that he had hooked up with Jitta On The Track and Haven, I just couldn't pass this new track. JayR is once again on my radar after hearing this joint, so definitely be on the watch. Enjoy it.

On The Grind - JayR ft. Jitta On The Track & Haven