Hip-Hop, RnB | Moufy – Glass Break ft. Masspike Miles
Posted by Grubeats on February 17, 2012
Boston’s own, Moufy, teams up with fellow Bostonian and MMG member, Masspike Miles, for the first single off his upcoming EP, Humble Season, dropping later this spring. Moufy definitely toned down his energetic sound on this one, retaining the emotion but delivering a smoother relationship track over the Louis Lü Balz Bell beat. In my opinion Moufy is near his best when he slows it down and focuses on the lyrical message of the song as he’s done on “Miss Newon” & “Whispers of a Cloud”. Judging by the success Moufy saw in 2011, I can see this EP doing some serious numbers.
DOWNLOAD: Moufy – Boston Lights [Free Mixtape]
Purchase on iTunes: Moufy – Glass Break ft. Masspike Miles
Here’s a joint from Masspike Miles off his recent mixtape, featuring the regular MMG guest, Mr. Khalifa.
DOWNLOAD: Masspike Miles – Say Hello To Forever [Free Mixtape]
Hip-Hop, RnB | Drake & The Weeknd – Crew Love (Shlohmo Remix)
Posted by Mach on February 16, 2012
I may be the one posting this track, but all credit goes to W8 for introducing me to Shlohmo. This remix is absolutely gorgeous, Shlohmo really kicked started the emotional feel this track provides. This remix is undoubtably a gem and a must have.
Hip-Hop, RnB | Bei Maejor, XV
Posted by Grubeats on February 15, 2012
Maejor Maejor brings us a smooth, self produced r&b jam with a feature from the radio hoodlum, Waka Flocka. Another track off his EP, Upscale, this Grammy nominee is cooking up an impressive project thus far. If you’re looking for some ear candy to get freaky in the sheets, look to further.
Bei Maejor – Lights Down Low ft. Waka Flocka Flame (Stream Only)
Speaking of the sheets, XV dropped this freestyle over Miguel’s chart topping slow jam. XV is not necessarily known for slow raps like this, but he nails this beat delivering some sensual rhymes. Thank God Valentines Day only comes once a year, store this one in your library for 2013.
DOWNLOAD: XV – Preview (Quickie Freestyle)
RnB | Usher & Diplo – Climax
Posted by Spice on February 14, 2012
Going to preface this by saying that I’m pretty sure I slow danced to this exact song at multiple school dances/bar mitzvahs/etc in the period spanning from 2001 to 2003. You know exactly what I’m talking about: one second it’s all fun and games, with everyone bobbing along in a large circle of Abercrombie graphic tees to “Ride Wit Me” (with the show-offy pros going word for word with Nelly on every verse), but then, in a single moment, everything changes. The tempo slows. The lights probably dim. And after a few plaintive notes, the sensual vocal stylings of Usher descend upon the dance floor. The tension in the room will immediately ratchet up about seven levels because this entire transition is unmistakable: everyone knows that Usher is the international signal for This Is About To Get Serious.
So with all of that in mind, here is a brand new, undeniably throwback-y collabo from Diplo and Usher, hopefully in time for whatever Valentine’s Day…celebrations…you may have planned for later this evening. It’s gloriously cheesy, smooth and catchy, and definitely timely: If not Feb 14th, when? So Happy Valentine’s Day, FNT. Grow some balls and ask your crush to dance if you couldn’t do it the first time around. And bring on the remixes.
EDIT: Read this interview with Diplo while listening to this song.
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RnB | Leonard Friend – Lynyrd Frynd EP (Album)
Posted by Jess on February 4, 2012
Picking up where Scoop left off with his introduction of Leonard Friend, comes Leanard’s complete debut project entitled the Lynyrd Frynd EP. The project, like his single “Serious Music”, is a fusion of R&B and Pop with influences ranging from Michael Jackson to even The Neptunes. Check out the project below and download it if you dig it.
RnB | Frank Ocean- Voodoo
Posted by GMONEY on January 29, 2012
Frank Ocean’s distinctive sound has arrived in the form of a new track, which he released late last night via his Tumblr account. While the enigmatic artist has yet to provide details about his forthcoming album, the anticipation surrounding the project is notable. While details are scare, “Voodoo” gives us a tiny window as to what we can expect for the album. Frank croons: “She’s got the whole wide world in her juicy fruit he’s got the whole wide world in his pants. He’s got the whole wide world in a wedding band; he put the whole wide world on her hand. She’s got the whole wide world in her hands.” One thing is certain; Frank Ocean has the R&B world in his nostalgic hands. I don’t see him letting go.
DOWNLOAD: Frank Ocean- Voodoo
Hip-Hop, RnB | Vaughn Anthony – Curiosity ft. Dunson
Posted by Jess on January 27, 2012
Looking for some smooth R&B in the same vein as John Legend? Look now further, Vaughn Anthony and Dunson (formerly known as Kenton Dunson) just released this new collaboration entitled “Curiosity”. With a great hook and vocals from Vaughn Anthony and a clever verse from Dunson, “Curiosity” has “hit” written all over it. The track is produced by the Grammy-nominated production trio Phatboiz, the producers behind John Legend’s latest single “Tonight” featuring Ludacris. Be on the lookout for Dunson’s first single off his upcoming project “Count On It” dropping next week!
Download: Vaughn Anthony – Curiosity ft. Dunson