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Pop, Videos | Timeflies Tuesday: We Found Love
Posted by Grubeats on October 24, 2012
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“We Found Love” was first recreated by Timeflies for their Under The Influence mixtape. While on the road in Salt Lake City, the boys hit the studio for a few hours to cover their own cover. I would say I was skeptic of the idea of covering ones cover, but knowing Timeflies resume, that would be a blatant lie. Always creative, always reinventing, this shines a whole new light on the song. ‘Phat beat maker’, Rez cooks up a stringy beat without the hard hitting sounds we heard on the original, as Cal once again flexes his pipes and annunciates the lyrics. Don’t let this think you can cover your own cover, because frankly, you probably can’t.
Dubstep, Electro, Videos | Rey Marrasquin – Can’t Control Myself
Posted by Grubeats on October 24, 2012
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FNT’s favorite visual artist, Rey Marrasquin, continues to impress us with his incredible abilities. As always, Rey derives his inspiration from music. More specifically, EDM. This time he populates his creative glands by listening to Candyland’s remix of Krewella’s “Can’t Control Myself”. Capturing his process from start to finish using a time lapse video, we can see just how Rey works his magic. As always, hit him up on Twitter with special requests and new music, he’s always looking for a challenge.
Hip-Hop, Pop | Jared Evan – Charlie Brown (Remix) ft. Emilio Rojas, Wax, & Tayyib Ali
Posted by Grubeats on October 24, 2012
After receiving incredible feedback on his standout single from his recept EP, The 4th Chapter, Jared Evan enlists quite the lineup for the official “Charlie Brown” remix. Crafted by Jared and the infamous !llmind, this childhood reflection tale will have you snapping back to elementary school reminiscing over the tribulations that had Jared feeling like that lovable loser, Charlie Brown. I’d say there are no longer any black clouds for Rojas, Wax, and Tayyib who all bring the heat on their verses, reflecting on how they went from the laughing stock to the star of the show.
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Alternative, Indie, Pop | Jon Bellion – LIFE [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on October 23, 2012
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Since Visionary’s Jon Bellion released his first single, “Paper Plane“, a few weeks back, I’ve been trying to classify and compare his music. A fluid blend of indie, pop, r&b, alternative, and pure innovation? Death Cab for Cutie meets John Legend meets Kanye? After pulling my thoughts in opposing directions I’ve come to the conclusion there is no classification and there is no comparison. Jon Bellion is authentic, unique, sound, and extremely talented. Captivating his audience with a distinguished voice, the kid also produces and composes he majority of his own music.
Bewildered by the simple things in LIFE, Bellion shares a story about a young man trying to figure out what he needs to progress and survive. Although I was a bit skeptic when I didn’t see GRVTY behind the camera on this one, director Jeremy Peel proves his skill and delineates this song perfectly. JB’s all original project, Translations Through Speakers will be dropping before years end.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Grubeats’ Hip-Hop Roundup
Posted by Grubeats on October 22, 2012
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[First off, I’d like to apologize to everyone for the lack of hip-hop delivered by myself over the last couple weeks. One of those times when the “real job” takes priority over the “dream job”. I’ve highlighted some of the tracks I’ve missed lately, so although they may be a bit late, they all need to be heard. Hope you enjoy. – Grubeats]
Mid tour, Timeflies deliver the latest episode of The Clockumentary. Welcome to the show.
West Coast prodigy, Kendrick Lamar is busy tending to the media as they boast the beauty of his first studio album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city, released today under Top Dawg Ent, Interscope, and Aftermath. Grab the album on iTunes or head to your local Target and pick up a physical copy of the deluxe edition. This is one of those albums you’ll show your kids one day (when they’re old enough).
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Feeling froggy once again, Tayyib drops off another loose track featuring fellow Philly-via-Flint native, Gilbere Forte, for a stunt worthy cruising track. With a Nintendo inspired beat crafted by 2Astronauts, this is the type of track I’ve been waiting to hear from Tay.
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Newcomer Nick Ingram lets go a Cuey laced feature entitled, “This Moment”, which is featured on his brand new free album, Chrome Roses.
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While Seattle’s fan base is currently captivated by the success of Macklemore, young preacher, Sol, continues to release very impressive and insightful music. Amidst his journey in East Africa, Sol continues to write and even record overseas, delivering a new perspective in his music. Enjoy this one and expect another album coming from the Zilla early in 2013 (hopefully).
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I introduced Devine Carama to FNT a couple weeks back with his final single, “White Girl Lost”, before the release of his mixtape, It Was Rewritten (A Nas Tribute). As if the mixtape wasn’t enough, Carama lets loose an additional track, “ADHD Flow”, that reinforces his lyrical artillery.
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KURT has impressed me over and over with his freestyles and remixes over some of the hottest industry hits. Although this one isn’t hot off the vinyl, I don’t believe it has received the credit it deserves. With that being said, enjoy this rendition of “Diced Pineapples”.
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Dubstep, Glitch | Adele – Skyfall (Quincy Kwalae Remix)
Posted by Grubeats on October 18, 2012
When Adele releases a new song, the world listens. Regardless of you’re preference for music, you, at the very least, have to acknowledge and appreciate her voice. Producer Quincy Kwalae, who recently released an awesome qollab EP with J.T. Roach, “Piñata After Party”, is back with an original mix to Adele’s latest single, “Skyfall”. Quincy shared with me how this track came about;
“When I heard Adele’s “Skyfall” last week I knew I had to remix it. I’ve always liked Adele, but there is something mysterious about that particular track…maybe it’s the warm, vintage sound that seems to belong to a past decade yet remain relevant. I don’t know. But I do know that my mom got me an N64 for my (24th) birthday back in August, so Goldeneye already had me in the Bond mood. I actually snuck a Klobb gunshot sample from that game into my remix.” – Q
Described as “dubby, glitch-hoppy $ clippity cloppity” by the man himself, take this for what it is and enjoy the latest from the Midwest’s own, Quincy Kwalae.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Kanye West – White Dress [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on October 15, 2012
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There’s no question Kim K is influencing Kanye’s music. Whether it’s Yeezy shaking up the past by rapping lines such as, “And I’ll admit, I had fell in love with Kim, Around the same time she had fell in love with him” or “Break records at Louis, ate breakfast at Gucci, My girl a superstar all from a home movie” the curvy reality star obviously isn’t opposed to her boyfriends infatuation in the subject. “White Dress”, West’s newest single which will be featured on the soundtrack to The Man with the Iron Fists, dives into a deeper tale about Yeezy’s relationship experience. Using a combination of stop motion and short video clips over the RZA, Kanye, Tapez and Boogz sampled “All The Way Gone”, Mr. West conveys his message with creativity and his distinguished delivery. With talks of marriage in their future, I can only hope the Chi-towns king keeps writing music like this but resists the urge to elope with his wife to be.