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Hip-Hop, Progressive House | Bad Boy Bill, Sephano & Torio – Roam The Night ft. Na Palm
Posted by Grubeats on January 30, 2013
Na Palm finds himself on a new Chicago-infused big room house collab with the legendary producer Bad Boy Bill. Also lending co-production are up-and-coming electronic prodigies, Sephano & Torio. With these ingredients all melted together, “Roam The Night” offers an intoxicating hook from the EDMc and builds up into a banger of a beat that is sure to be a gem in DJ sets across the country. As anticipated, this is only the beginning of Nay’s rise into the electronic lane.
Indie, Pop | Jon Bellion – Dead Man Walking
Posted by Grubeats on January 22, 2013
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If you’re looking for originality, look no further than Jon Bellion. Following up his previous releases of “Paper Planes” and “LIFE“, the Long Island native has some fun with his newest release, reciting a plot similar to an episode of “My Sisters Hot Friend”. Jon’s organic style is what really stuck out to me in this indie-acoustic jam, written, produced, and performed entirely by Jon himself. Although varying from his two previous releases, Jon once again has shown that necessary x-factor in each video thus far, creating a piece of art like nothing we’re accustomed to seeing. The upcoming project Translations Through Speakers is still slated for a release later this winter.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Caskey – Be Humble (Freestyle) [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 19, 2013
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Recent Cash Money Records signee, Caskey, drops an acapella freestyle “Be Humble” keeping his raw lyrics at the forefront. Caskey paints a colorful picture, blending into the “Paint The Trail” fence art you see as the backdrop in this video. Does anyone else feel that Caskey is too lyrically intellectual to be signed to Cash Money? Do you see him going mainstream under his new label? Take a listen to the teased single at the end of this video and tell me this kid isn’t going to have a HUGE year. I’d love to hear him rip an old Mannie Fresh beat, wouldn’t you?
Albums | Jeff Replay – The Runway [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 18, 2013
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Boston has never been seen as a “birthplace for hip-hop”. Lately, Boston artists have been making an extra push to earn the respect of hip-hop fans worldwide and solidify their city as a reputable grounds for breeding authentic hip-hop talent. Artists such as Moufy and The Dean’s List have earned their accolades from their success of the past few years, but there’s always new talent emerging. The latest MC on the brink of birth outside the walls of Boston hip-hop is Jeff Replay. The 19-year old artist is 1/3 of the collective called ‘Pilot Nation’. The group is in the process of compiling a mixtape collectively which at the moment, is slated for a spring release. “The Runway” holds its place as a promo single leading up to the official releases in the coming months. Knocking production from CPR, excellent camera work from Decriminals and no shortage of depth in his lines from Replay. I think we got one, Boston.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Jeff Replay – The Runway (Prod. by CPR)
Hip-Hop, Trap | Baauer x Just Blaze – Higher
Posted by Grubeats on January 18, 2013
Lord have mercy. One of the best young innovators of Trap linking up with one of the legendary producers of Hip-Hop? You don’t have to tell me twice. This Jay-Z sampled “trap-hop” is the best of both worlds. Press play and set to repeat. Happy Friday.
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | KURT – Red Carpet Ignorance [Mixtape]
Posted by Grubeats on January 18, 2013
Four months ago I stumbled across a freestyle over “Next Episode”. Naturally, I was skeptical of even listening because it’s certainly no walk in the park to bring justice to one of the Doc’s best recipes. Pleasantly surprised by what I heard, I reached out to Long Island native, KURT with hopes of learning about him and his music. Describing “Next Episode” as the starting blocks for the next chapter of his story, KURT released this as a promo single for what at that time was his upcoming mixtape, Red Carpet Ignorance. The feedback was incredible and even KURT himself couldn’t believe the cosigns he was receiving.
KURT transferred the positive energy from his freestyles to his lead single, “No Shame”, which once again garnered some serious attention from local radio DJ’s. In a recent interview alongside producer WhiteLie, KURT described “No Shame” as a “stripped down banger”, which in a sense was initially made as a joke record. The rapping-producing duo have been working alongside each other for close to 8 years now diligently building a unified and distinguished sound.
Red Carpet Ignorance was a long time coming, but artistically paints the scene of a young aspiring star walking the red carpet on his premier night. KURT understands the importance of staying “classy” in the public eye, but also believes celebrating life is also about the occasional asinine or “ignorant” acts. This mixtape is a culmination of KURT’s premier night. The first track, “Hallelujah (Intro)” sets the tone for KURT’s journey, as he marches on set with WhiteLie, confidently laying the brick and mortar for the foundation of his throne. RCI features a broad range of sounds, emotions, and energy, but the quality of each individual track is consistent throughout. Thus far, my personal favorites are “Hallelujah”, “Good Morning Beautiful” which features singer Robbie Nova, “Don’t Need ‘Em” which features an original verse from the O.G. Bun B, “Ignorant Interlude”, and lastly “City Love Jones”.
Hip-Hop, Videos | SUBMiT – Turbulence [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 17, 2013
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Recently a one of our FNT faithful submitters dropped me a message on The Book telling me to check out a new artist he discovered, poised with heart, hunger, and potential. At that time, I tuned into “Turbulence” on my 3.5″ iPhone screen with expectations of a mediocre video at best. After one run through the video, I was sold. The production was clean and well structured, the concept was on point, and the lyrical aspect of the song blew away my “mediocre” expectations. Although “Turbulence” is only one chapter of SUBMiT’s most recent mixtape, Window Seat, it tells a lot about his desire to be the best. His flow on this track is impeccable and although I have not yet had a chance to listen to the remainder of Window Seat, I can imagine it’s consistent throughout.
While browsing SUBMiT’s website, I came across this quote he has posted and felt obliged to share,
“It’s one thing to be so dope that people try to be like you. It’s another thing to be so dope that people don’t even try; they just watch.”
I realize this is just the tip of the iceberg, but I see a lot of potential in this kid. Let us know in the comments section, are you investing in futures on “SUBMiT?
FREE DOWNLOAD: SUBMiT – Turbulence
FREE DOWNLOAD: SUBMiT – Window Seat [Mixtape]