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Hip-Hop, Videos | The Dean’s List – Take Shape [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on April 19, 2012
Although Vevo prematurely released this video back on April 3 when Generation X hit digital shelves, the video was quickly pulled and saved for a release earlier this week. As most of you probably know by now, The Dean’s List recently delivered one of the top hip-hop albums of 2012 in “Generation X”, a comprehensive journey of life. Beginning with birth, Sonny, Mik, & Mendoza share their story thus far with a track for each step of the journey. ”Take Shape” focuses on the point where recognition sets in and their careers begin to come to fruition. Sonny laces up with his Hendrix looking wig as FTS Creative shoots some trippy visuals for this light party anthem. My question to you is, who has the best costume?
Purchase on iTunes: The Dean’s List – Take Shape
Dubstep, Pop | Quincy Kwalae – Boyfriend (Remix)
Posted by Grubeats on April 19, 2012
For all you Bieber junkies swaying your head back and forth alone in your bedroom to “Boyfriend”, hearing an echo within whisper “swag, swag, swag”, here is a refurnished version brought to you by the very versatile singer/rapper/producer Quincy Kwalae. Switching up the hook to sing “I won’t tell your boyfriend” rather than Bieber’s “if I was your boyfriend” Quincy adds his own verses and intricate production.
A fan of Mike Posner’s production on this track as well as other credited works in the past, Quincy adds his own dub sounds to the beat, creating a very catchy tune that may be more tasteful than Bieb’s version to the FNT Faithful. Hopefully this holds you over until Kwalae’s EP drops in due time.
Alternative, Videos | Timeflies Tuesday: Lights Collide
Posted by Grubeats on April 18, 2012
My apologies for the delay on this week’s Timeflies Tuesday. The whole “Massachusetts state holiday” thing on Marathon Monday hrew me off and I still haven’t settled into my weekly routine. Running into some technical difficulties on the tour bus, Res and Cal bring us an alternative Timeflies Tuesday, as their original “banger” was lost when the bus’ power suddenly shut off. Covering Howie Day’s 2004 radio friendly slow jam, “Collide”, Cal adds a bit of autotune to his voice, which I think personally detracts from the purity for a nice mellow track. Beggars can’t be choosers and lesson #89 in life, “Timeflies never fail.” Enjoy this baby making jam and get the moon shoes ready for next week’s bangerang-er.
Hip-Hop | Logic – Tic Tac Toe (Prod. by 6ix & Official OB)
Posted by Grubeats on April 17, 2012
While his fan base is exploding like no other up and comer in the game, Logic releases the final single off his highly anticipated mixtape, Young Sinatra: Undeniable. I had the privilege to meet up and interview with Logic at his performance this past Sunday in Boston. Let me start off by saying he is one of, if not the most personable, well spoken, appreciative artists I have ever met. Taking the time to personally connect one on one with every fan at some point during the night, every fan left as a friend. With that being said, my love for his music continues to escalate along with my respect for him as an artist and a person.
This single, “Tic Tac Toe” was produced by in house Visionary Music Group producer, 6ix, along with Official OB. As expected, several people began making comparisons between Logic and Drake after his last single, Numbers, which was a result of Logic lowering his voice and singing as Drizzy often does. Logic’s answer to that, “Logic is Logic”. The versatility we’ve seen so far with the 4 singles have shown what Logic is capable of, offering up so many subgenre’s of hip-hop while maintaining a high level of lyrical expertise on each track. Crank this one up, this record is going to be huge!
Be on the lookout for an exclusive FNT x Logic interview dropping later this week!
DOWNLOAD: Logic – Tic Tac Toe (Prod. by 6ix & Official OB) | Listen on SoundCloud
Facebook || Twitter || Download “Young Sinatra” Mixtape
Alternative, Pop, Videos | Josh Osho – Giants ft. Childish Gambino [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on April 13, 2012
It’s always gratifying finding a diamond in the ruff after searching aimlessly through Twitter, Facebook, and emails for hours, in search of music that is completely new to my ears. Josh Osho is the diamond. A 20-year old London born singer/songwriter plotting the release of his debut EP due out May 14th. Breaking out with his first single featuring Mr. Glover as Childish Gambino, Osho’s bold vocals meet the hard bars of Bino for a perfect balance of pop, alternative, and hip-hop. Facebook || Twitter
Hip-Hop | King Mez – The Allure ft. Drey Skonie (Prod. By J. Cole)
Posted by Grubeats on April 11, 2012
Sifting through today’s submissions, I caught eye of this track from King Mez, “The Allure”, highlighted by the fact it was produced by J. Cole. Sure the name associated drew my initial attention, but the beat alone won’t sell itself, even if it is from a Grammy nominated Rapper/Producer. With that being said, I was thoroughly impressed by King Mez’s delivery. A breath of Fresh air Heir (cue the hashtag to support the movement #FreshHeir). Evidently an intelligent artist, Mez provides thought provoking rhymes leaving me wanting more. An alluring introductory.
Mez’s association with Cole is still uncertain at this point, but looking ahead to see additional production off his upcoming album, My Everlasting Zeal, will feature that of Commissioner Gordon, Soundtrakk (Lupe Fiasco’s “Kick Push” and “Superstar”), Omen (Dreamville), 1120, and Prolyfic, it appears Mez has aced the art of networking. In addition, he appears to be from Raleigh, NC, a mere hour and five minute drive from Jermaine’s hometown of Fayetteville (yes, I Googled it).
*BONUS* Hit the break to see J. Cole’s newest video for “The Sideline Story” off his Grammy nominated, gold debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. The video is a chronological look into Cole’s worldwide ‘Cole World’ tour. READ ON >>
Hip-Hop, Videos | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Victory Lap [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on April 10, 2012
One day after hearing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ new track, “Victory Lap”, featured on the XXL 2012 Freshman Mixtape, the Seattle duo drop the corresponding visuals. Along with being the most talented artist of his class, Macklemore’s story is one of the most interesting. Aside from the already rare accomplishment of making it as an Irish rapper in Seattle, WA, Mr. Haggerty has overcome all types of adversity to make it to where he is today. At 28 years young, things have finally begun to come to fruition, selling out arenas across the country to being named a freshman of the year by one of the most credible sources in hip-hop (Note: I cringe when saying that, but they got one thing right in selecting Macklemore for 2012, despite their other questionable finalists). All independently.
Although their careers are still very young, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis accomplishments are worth recognizing; hence, the motive behind of this track. Compiling live footage from various performances over the past 11 years, this video gives us a brief look into the prolific journey of the independent rap/production duo. Watch the video and enjoy the Whoo Kid-less version.
DOWNLOAD: XXL Freshman 2012 Mixtape
DOWNLOAD: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Victory Lap
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | QuEST – Nowhere To Go ft. Logic
Posted by Grubeats on April 10, 2012
Apart from the recent baby boom of Gen-Snapbacks, there are artists who continue to draw from the roots of hip hop. Lyrics are the focal point. QuEST, a native to Miami has not fallen into the trap of imitating local mainstream guru’s like Rick Ross, nor the Mac Miller army of high school “rappers”, but rather snapped back to the early 90′s where he has taken a page from his idols books. With a feature from arguably one of the realist lyricists coming up, Logic, this is one of the standout tracks off Quest’s recent mixtape, Fear Not Failure. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the project in full yet, but judging by this track and the few we’ve heard in the past, QuEST is holstering some real potential.
DOWNLOAD: QuEST – Fear Not Failure [Mixtape]
DOWNLOAD: QuEST – Nowhere To Go ft. Logic
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