Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Videos | The King’s Dead – Jerusalem [Mixtape]
Posted by Grubeats on September 20, 2012
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After going through a fast few months of rebranding, The King’s Dead, a subsidiary of The Deans List is here to present us with their debut mixtape, Jerusalem. Upon first listen I was a bit skeptical of the new venture, with a heavy focus on the artistic aspect of their craft, I wondered if the new music would be too abstract for some of the early adopter Dean’s List fans. After listening through since Monday, I can now say that I only respect the art, but also recognize the progression of their music. Sonny Aziz never ceases to amaze with the depth and knowledge behind his lyrics, sometimes even leaving me wondering what exactly he’s talking about. Do you understand French? Mendoza Alexander have continued to adopt new sounds in their production. Infuse fragments of rock, electro, and even dubstep into their Dean’s List work and you have Jerusalem. It’s safe to say not one of their beats have even sounded similar.
Personal highlights thus far: “Sour Apple Rich Girls”, “Mighty California”, “Hennessy at Cookouts”, & “All Finished”. The King may be dead, but this Boston trio is very much alive.
DOWNLOAD: The King’s Dead – Jerusalem [Mixtape]
Mixtapes | RAC – Solé Fixtape Vol. 3
Posted by Juicebox on September 18, 2012
The boys over at Sole Bicycles are back at it again with their third installment of their signature “fixtapes,” teaming up with the Portland DJ Duo known as, RAC. RAC creates a fresh, funky mix with a wide variety of tracks that mesh almost too well. Appreciate the approach they took with this one as it features tracks that stray from the mainstream norm of big room synth’s everyone and their grandmother are slapping together these days. Download the mix, check out the bikes here, and as Solé puts it…”Vibe with us as you ride off into the future.”
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Waka Flocka Flame – Salute Me or Shoot Me vol. 4
Posted by dshaq on September 13, 2012
I would do a full length write up professing my love for this mixtape, but I’ve been too busy wildn’ out to this. MUST DOWNLOAD.
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Videos | Caskey – Words [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on September 10, 2012
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Open your ears to Caskey. Hailing from Orlando, FL, Caskey recently signed with YMCMB presumably before the release of his mixtape, No Complaints. “Words” is my first introduction to Caskey, who takes five minutes to illustrate the significance, or lack of, something we use in everyday conversation. Far too often hip-hop artists find themselves using words in the wrong context. Caskey exercises his ability to shed light on just that, creating what basically translates to a lyric video on steroids. In house producer, Avengerz, enters the track with very faint snaps allowing Caskey to grasp the attention of his audience with his words, before kicking it up to an abstract, trippy melody.
DOWNLOAD: Caskey – No Complaints [Mixtape]
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Big Sean – Detroit (Mixtape)
Posted by dshaq on September 5, 2012
GOD, OH GOD. Words can’t describe how excited I am for the month of September. We get this gem AND the GOOD Music album on September 18th, which mark my words will be the best day of the year. The tape is 17 songs deep with some serious features for the tape ranging from Jeezy to Common to Tyga to even Snoop Lion, and also shouts to Young Chop producing one of the beats. I wasn’t to pleased with Big Sean’s album, but after all his GOOD music verses and well…this mixtape, Sean Don looks to be back up top.
Alternative, Mixtapes | Colin Munroe – Unsung Hero
Posted by GMONEY on September 5, 2012
The talented Colin Munroe releases his highly anticipated mixtape, Unsung Hero, which features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and RZA. Gaining notoriety from covering Kanye West’s Flashing Lights and appearing on Kendrick Lamar’s, Section.80, Colin Munroe started to make a name for himself. His song writing, singing, and producing talents are unmatched in the music industry today. Unsung Heroes should create opportunities for Colin to have sustained success in this tough industry. Be on the lookout for Colin’s debut album next year and in the meantime grab Unsung Hero below.
Mashups, Mixtapes | DOSVEC – The Dance Games Saga, Return To Campus
Posted by Mach on September 4, 2012
DOSVEC has created a mini-mix series, “The Dance Games Saga,” that is a play off of the “Hunger Games.” Each mix will consist of unreleased mashups that DOSVEC has made either on the side or specifically for the mixes. His first mini-mix of the series has an appropriate name to suit the time we are all experiencing, “Return To Campus.” The mix is a little less than 30 minutes long but contains many party fueled mashups. Not a bad back to school pre-gaming mix to get you pumped for the first weekends parties. The instrumentals will be a little harder to recognize compared to the vocals that will have you belting along the way of the mix.
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