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Hip-Hop, Videos | Mac Miller – Loud [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on March 25, 2012
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Since Mac dropped his funky new mixtape, Macadelic, on Friday, he has done over 200k DL’s on Datpiff, 40,000 on HNHH, and several thousands more on other sites, there’s no question Mac’s mixtape game is among the game’s best. Macadelic is arguably better than his debut album, Blue Slide Park, which by some was considered a downgrade from his previous mixtapes, “Best Day Ever”, “K.I.D.S.”, & even “The High Life”. Personally I think Mac’s content has gone more mainstream which in some ways is understandable seeing as his life has taken a major turn since his high school days. Despite the impressive features Mac added to his roster for Macadelic, I’d still take K.I.D.S. over this any day of the week. That’s not to say this wont grow on me over the next couple weeks (as Mac’s music typically does for me), but I’d still spin the money clip Mac over the million dollar Mac any day.
As for this video; macnificent. The colors and lighting alone make a great fit for the project and track. This is definitely the biggest banger on the tape and one that has definitely continued to grow on me.
DOWNLOAD: Mac Miller – Loud (Prod. by Big Jerm & Sayez)
DOWNLOAD: Mac Miller – Macadelic [Mixtape]
What’s your favorite project by Mac?
Hip-Hop, Videos | Nardwuar vs. Kendrick Lamar
Posted by Grubeats on March 23, 2012
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Nardwuar is single handedly taking SXSW by storm. He’s been on an absolute tear, interviewing A$AP Rocky, Action Bronson, Danny Brown, and now K. Dot. Per usual, Nardwuar leaves K. Dot’s mind boggled, wondering where he dug up such personal information. As “A” said earlier this week, Narduar is hands down the best interviewer in hip-hop and the current streak he is on at SXSW only adds to his legendary track record. 12 minutes with Nardwuar will change your life. Doot Doola Doot Doo… Doot Doo!
Who would be the most interesting Nardwuar interview?
Freestyle, Hip-Hop | J. Cole – Drank in My Cup (Freestyle)
Posted by Grubeats on March 23, 2012
Two days ago a “remix” of Kirko Bangz hit, “Drank In My Cup” leaked out “featuring” J. Cole. Well apparently it was falsely identified and it was not recorded as a remix but rather a freestyle by the Cole crowned king himself. Listen here in full as Cole blesses us with an awesome new freestyle leading us into the weekend.
J. Cole – Drank in My Cup (Freestyle)
Hip-Hop, Videos | OnCue – Kinda Late [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on March 23, 2012
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Cuey? Action Bronson? No no, that is OnCue’s director who has done all of his videos in the past. Shifting gears on Cuey’s latest video for “Kinda Late”, off Can’t Wait, Adam plays the role of Cuey as Just Blaze makes his directorial debut, leaving Cuey with no choice other than filling the role of the pizza boy. Although the original 88-Keys produced track featured Mike Posner, the video does not, but that’s not to say it is at all a disappointment. One of the more strangely creative visual works I’ve seen in a while from and up and comer, and I have to give Just Bliggity-Blaze credit for such an peculiar, but entertaining show.
DOWNLOAD: OnCue – Kinda Late ft. Mike Posner (Prod. by 88-Keys)
Bootleg, Dubstep | Justice – D.A.N.C.E. (CRNKN Bootleg)
Posted by Grubeats on March 23, 2012
Oh God, Grube’s posting Dubstep, hide ya’ kids, hide ya wife! Yes, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone on this one and if you think I should go back into my hip-hop shell, tell me, I won’t be offended. CRNKN, who is a native to my Granite State, is a recognizable name for the avid FNT followers as he’s been stirring some audio waves for a couple months now. On top of that, anyone who saw my post on Logic’s Justice remix of “D.A.N.C.E.” knows how much I love the beat. I’m not going to try to sound technical like I know what I’m talking about cause I don’t, but trust me on this one, this joint from CRNKR cracks.
P.S. He’s looking for a new logo so any designers out there that are up for the task, hit him up on Facebook or Twitter and check his SoundCloud here.
Hip-Hop | Azad Right – Old School
Posted by Grubeats on March 22, 2012
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There are rapper’s and then there are students of the game. Azad Right is an honor roll student. This new track is conceptual view of Azad’s musical influences that have shaped him into the artist he is today. As you’ll hear in the song, his idols and influencers range from all genre’s of music, but Az pulls aspects of each genre and generation which have become the building blocks of his personality as an artist. There’s no question Azad has an old school sound. Very aphoristic yet authentic in his delivery. In order to have success and be respected, it’s critical you recognize the ones that paved the way. Open up your mind to Azad Right (even if he is a Lakers fan).
DOWNLOAD: Azad Right – Old School
Indie, Pop, Videos | We Stole The Kids – All In My Head [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on March 22, 2012
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This is me getting my feet wet in some new indie/hip-pop. We Stole The Kids is comprised of 6 musicians from New York, who are currently residing in New York and New England. This single, “All In My Head”, is the first off their debut FreEP album, entitled, Late Night Episode, which will likely be released in early April. I was intrigued by the unique sound they are bringing to the table, cohesively bonding indie rock with pop, hip-hop, and even electro. With a minuscule budget, the group was still able to put together an impressive video on the beach in Long Island during a freezing cold summer day/night.
DOWNLOAD: We Stole The Kids – All In My Head
For all my indie fans out there, what do you think of We Stole The Kids? Sound off in the comments section!