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Hip-Hop | Maxxx Flair – Feels Right [Premiere]
Posted by jeffwbaird on January 14, 2013
A few months ago we first introduced you to Maxxx Flair, a deft new lyricist from New York whose stock has risen dramatically behind a recent pair of earnest, eloquent releases. Tonight he’s back with the first single from his new EP, Wake Up, featuring Sunny Jones of the production duo 2 Thumbs Up, who provided the captivating instrumental. Maxxx’s latest work has been decidedly more candid and complex, and thus we can only expect to continue hearing impactful, creative music from this exciting new emcee. Check the track below and connect with him on Facebook here.
Free Download: Maxxx Flair – Feels Right
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | The Suns of Society — Do What You Love + Mixtape Release
Posted by jeffwbaird on January 1, 2013
DOWNLOAD: The Suns of Society — LongboardmusicHD
Hip-Hop | Accent — Sight & Sound EP (Produced by Kid Vision)
Posted by jeffwbaird on December 12, 2012
Step into the mind of Accent, where stories take the form of tantalizing rhythms, flows, and cadences. Where a simple emotion is invoked through intricately-crafted lyrics, exhibiting strong language skills through alliteration and the most advanced rhyme-schemes you’ve heard from anyone this year. Rarely does an artist with this level of talent arise, and when they do — it feels like it’s only days before they ascend into hip-hop royalty. Tonight we are proud to sponsor Accent’s latest EP, Sight & Sound, a collaboration with producer Kid Vision — an EP that sits under twenty minutes in length, but will take months to fully digest. Accent’s pure skill as an emcee is clearly evident here, but what is most amazing is how even when rhyming repetitiously, the message remains so flawless and detailed. Accent is a poet and storyteller, no question, yet he has the kind of flow that excites listeners who can’t even begin to comprehend the content. He’s a rapper’s rapper in the truest sense — one who embodies such a strong devotion to the music he creates, and has a real sense of integrity about his content. This phenomenal EP includes collaborations with Chyna Griffin (Faith Evans’ daughter), as well as two with Kinetics, whom he recorded alongside this summer—as well as Mike Stud, Missy Modell, and others. Enjoy this tape’s ingenuity and genuine songwriting, and download below.
Free Download: Accent — Sight & Sound EP
Events | CONTEST: Kinetics & One Love/Hi-Rez/Dylan Owen/Beau Young Prince in NYC! [Presented by FNT]
Posted by jeffwbaird on December 4, 2012
This Sunday, FNT is proud to sponsor an undeniably exciting concert — one featuring a bevy of the most compelling unsigned talent in the country. The Studio at Webster Hall is hosting this must-see event, where for one night you can get lost in Kinetics’ lyrical acrobatics, Hi-Rez’s passion, Dylan Owen’s honesty and lyrical force, and Beau Young Prince’s smooth, groovy sound.
Because we care about good music as much as you do, we’re willing to give away a few free tickets to onelucky fan. All you have to do is tag Fresh New Tracks in a Facebook post stating something like this: “Post this status for a chance to win two free tickets to see Kinetics & One Love, Hi-Rez, Dylan Owen & Beau Young Prince at Webster Hall!”
We’ll announce the winner by Friday, so the rest of you who are slightly less lucky will still have a chance to get your tickets here. Either way, we’ll see you there. I’ll be the one in the Fresh New Tracks tank.
Hip-Hop | KAM Royal & Rob Lo — Deep Down
Posted by jeffwbaird on November 26, 2012
One of the largely overlooked qualities of a musician that can be so instrumental in building a following is personality. Many aspiring artists have talent, but don’t demand the listener’s attention—something that is done through one’s delivery (use of tone, intonation, volume, etc). If you gave ten different rappers the same line, you’d hope each would bring something unique to their presentation of it—and those choices are what generally determines who gains popularity, and who remains stagnant. That’s a verbose way of saying KAM Royal has a lot of personality (Note: I am intentionally avoiding use of the word “swagger,” which has come to be too much of an umbrella term, and thus not represent anything at all). KAM has a way of using his voice to make you think you should care about what he’s saying, and then you start listening, and realize that you do care. Among other things, he is preparing to release his newest project, The Conversation EP, a collaboration with rapper Rob Lo, whom you can hear on the second verse holding his own with a nice flow. Check the track below, connect with them, and get ready for the highly-anticipated full release.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8B0VMFc-_A
Hip-Hop | Maxxx Flair — Forever Dope (Feat. Vaughn J)
Posted by jeffwbaird on November 21, 2012
One of the most rewarding facets of being exposed to such a legion of aspiring artists, I find, is the opportunity to watch them develop their sound. While some fail to progress, the artists that are committed to their music are critical of their work, and it’s intriguing to hear them improve and refocus with every release. The process of identifying young talent—whether you are a record label exec or Billy Beane is one in the same—you are scoping for potential. Maxxx Flair is one of those artists who seems to get better with every song — he has always had the talent, but now is putting all the pieces together; he is solidifying his craft and sound. “Forever Dope” is the product of a dexterous and astute emcee, combining his sharp flow and delivery with something I’m always searching for more of in hip-hop: message. Over a melodious and triumphant beat from TROP, Maxxx puts his storytelling ability on display, accompanied by a catchy Vaughn J hook, which highlights his desire to reach a broad range of listeners. Check out the track below, and connect with him on Facebook to make sure you witness his progression firsthand.
Pop | Rihanna — Diamonds Remix (Feat. Kanye West)
Posted by jeffwbaird on November 17, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMaZz7xRuU0
Though I have a rapidly-growing repugnance for the kind of dubious, diluted songwriting which plagues Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” my serious infatuation with Kanye’s sense of humor has made this remix irresistible. Today I took my first listen of his almost two-minute-long introductory verse, and whether its intention was as a satire on pop radio lyricism or not, it’s a knockout. Though there are many competent contenders in the race for most un/intentionally hilarious mainstream emcees of our time, for the time being Kanye’s got it on lock. Favorite quotables: “Baby, just step up and kiss the belt…a little lower…that’s wassup,” and “my style like sex in the shower, fresh as fuck.”