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Hip-Hop, Rap | San Williams – #drugs
Posted by admin on September 14, 2013
A few days ago, I was perusing SoundCloud when I stumbled upon a rapper by the name of San Williams. Going in to the song with skepticism, (as I do with all random SoundCloud songs), I was instantly caught off-guard by San Williams distinct sound. A dark and raspy voice, the emcee has some bottled up emotion that spills on to each of his tracks. One in particular, “#drugs”, tells the tail of Williams quarrels with the drug game and his past experiences, speaking often times with a very pejorative tone towards the drug culture and those who use.
The song is powerful to say the least and the message behind really drives the whole project. Look below for what inspired San to write this song and also to stream/download the song itself.
San’s first encounter with drugs:
School had just ended. I was in third grade so instead of going to aftercare, I got to wait in the gym with the other big kids. On the average day, I’d sit in the gym for an hour or so till my mom picked me up, but this time my mom was already there. I knew something was wrong because as soon as I sat down I could see my mother’s eyes were red as if she had been crying.
“San, your dad was arrested today,” She whimpered as we pulled away from school. “ He was arrested for something that I just cant explain right now, but you will find out sooner or later, and when you do find out…” She then looked me straight in my eyes, the same way my father gave me that day on his bed “… When you find out just know that everything he did, he did for you.”
As we drove past our house my mother told me that we were going to visit him and the entire car ride there I felt numb, a feeling I still hold in my heart, a numbness that spreads from the edges of my toes to the crown of my head and throughout my soul. As we arrived at the station we began a process that to this day I still perform: starting with the waiting room then to the metal detectors and then to the holding area. My mother my sister and I walked towards the door with the guard in front and in we went.
Cracked glass smeared with a decades worth of filth and lies separated the two of us…
Bass, Electro, Mainstream Remix | Lorde – Royals (Sharkf3ng Remix)
Posted by admin on September 13, 2013
One of the most entrancing new songs that’s been running across the radio-waves has to be Lorde’s “Royals”. The slow tempo, anti-materialism ballad has the world captured, meaning it’s the perfect time for remixes! Sharkf3ng hops on the track and, interestingly enough, keeps the tempo the same allowing the song to keep much of it’s original flare. With a hard-hitting bass line and provocative womps, Sharkf3ngs truly a product to remember.
Enjoy the song and grab a free download while you’re at it.
Electro, Trap | Krewella – Live For The Night (Sean Kongery & Klavay Remix)
Posted by admin on September 5, 2013
Since it’s been a while since I’ve heard any attention-grabbing trap remixes, I figured Sean Kongery and Klavay’s would be a nice little re-introduction. The producer duo teamed up to tackle Krewella’s esteemed “Live For The Night”, a single off of their forthcoming album Get Wet. Sean and Klavay added some pretty massive drops jam packed with alien-sounding synths and chopped vocals.
The original is without a doubt difficult to remix because of it’s intricacy and distinct sound, however, the pair made it work and put a nice new spin on it.
Enjoy the free download and check out their SoundCloud for more tunes!
Electro, Trap | Killah Kalam & E-V – I Wanna See That
Posted by admin on September 3, 2013
Although Labor Day Weekend has come to a close, that is no reason to stop the party. DJ E-V and Killah Kalam have teamed up to release this insane trap/twerk mix, perfect for any dance-occasion. The track is heavy on the 808s and surely has a underlying message of the class struggle in our bureaucratic system. No, but actually they just want to see that ass twerk.
Kalam & E-V’s EP Time Bandit is due out shortly and is one to definitely keep your eyes peeled for.
Chill, Hip-Hop | Radical Something – Ride It Out (Album)
Posted by admin on September 3, 2013
After more than a year of writing, recording and perfecting, Radical Something’s sophomore album, ‘Ride It Out’, is finally available for the public. The Cali trio continue to push the boundaries of genre and versatility as they interweave hip hop, reggae, pop, and soul throughout the project, while maintaining their signature West Coast vibe. You can tell the guys really stepped up their production on this album and took it to the next level sonically and lyrically. They set out on tour this fall, so don’t miss that, and stay tuned for plenty more!
Stream the album in its entirety below and be sure to support Rad So by purchasing the project on iTunes!
Hip-Hop, RnB | GoldLink – On&On (prod. Kaytranada)
Posted by admin on August 31, 2013
I could say a lot about GoldLink: his versatility, his originality, his personality, and most of all his music, or you could just listen to “On&On” and find out for yourself. This record differs quite a bit from his previous song “Electronic Relaxation“, however, the R&B vibe makes it instantly memorable.
Enjoy, and be sure to follow GoldLink on Souncloud to keep up with all of the new music.
Hip-Hop, Rap | Pusha T – Sweet Serenade (ft. Chris Brown)
Posted by admin on August 29, 2013
Here we have some brand new Pusha T, courtesy of his Soundcloud. Featuring Chris Brown, this song definitely has some radio potential. Both Chris and Pusha are Virginia natives, making the collaboration come naturally. Pusha’s new album My Name Is My Name will be in stores October, and “Sweet Serenade” definitely gives us some reason to look forward to it.
The song has a “ride-around” vibe and the full choir vocals used in the instrumental give the song an almost eery sound. Take a listen to the song below and for an in-depth look at what Pusha T is saying, check out the lyric breakdown on Rap Genius, here.