Featured, Indie, Pop | Premiere: Born Cages – Rolling Down The Hill (Glastrophobie Remix)
Posted by VMan on September 4, 2014
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The homie Glastrophobie put the word out yesterday on his Facebook page that if he hit 50 Likes on his status, he would release a new remix, which he did, so today he hit us up to premiere this awesome remix of Born Cages‘ “Rolling Down The Hill” and we happily obliged! The feels on this record are uplifting, and in my opinion the original record is a hit, in the sounds of Mumford & Sons with a touch of Queen, it straight bangs! Glastro does it again, adding his Midas touch to bring us all to church! This is a must listen!
Pop | Clinton Sparks – ICONoclast (Artwork + Tracklist)
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 4, 2014
Photo Finish / Republic’s Clinton Sparks released the cover art to his upcoming “ICONoclast” EP, and we couldn’t be more excited about this project. In addition to the cover art, he also released the tracklist (featuring some serious big-hitters) for this much-anticipated album. Clinton Sparks’s “ICONoclast” EP is set to release September 9th via Photo Finish / Republic. Get familiar below!
Hip-Hop, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – Luxury ft. Audra Mae
Posted by Grubeats on September 2, 2014
Coming off his last abstract visual production, “Simple and Sweet”, Jon Bellion returns with a track which counters his first single, “Munny Right”. It brings me back to my middle school days when I would thrash on my trumpet. The sweet sound of brass…that hardly ever came out of my instrument, but that’s besides the point. Stringing together an anthem-esque production over slightly deeper, slightly raspy verses & the signature JB hook sound. The OKC folk singer (previously recognizable from Avicii’s “Addicted to You”), Audra Mae, lends her powerful vocal chords for four very heavy lines to complement Jon’s effort.
2moros Record Is A Response To MUNNY RIGHT…. BUT It's Also The Score To My First Animated Short Dropping Days After.
— Jon Bellion (@jonbellion) September 1, 2014
You can hear Jon battling Miss Luxury in his head. He continues to grow, but it’s a constant battle to keep his feet grounded and retain his roots. This marks the third single off The Definition due out 9/23 and will also be followed with a short animated film later this week (likely Thursday) entitled “Jon Bellion’s Luxury”.
“We’re not sad at all We know you have to leave and we’re not mad at all You’ll be back in town and we’ll play basketball And if you fall off track we’ll be your adderall We won’t let your soul drown in luxury”
House, Pop | Salt Ashes – If You Let Me Go
Posted by VMan on September 2, 2014
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British pop songstress is back with a follow up single to “Somebody,” and it’s the perfect track to say goodbye to Summer, and hello Fall. Reminiscent of old school Madonna, and a bass that can’t help but bring me back to the days of watching 90’s detective/police TV series, “If You Let Me Go” is by far the coolest track you’ll hear all today, and if Salt Ashes keeps it up, she has the potential to be a superstar, ranging from her vocals, to her songwriting, she has it all! This is for sure a must listen and a must download!
iTunes: Salt Ashes – If You Let Me Go
Pop | MisterWives – Reflections
Posted by VMan on August 29, 2014
One of my homies put me on to the band MisterWives, and I can’t deny their track “Reflections” is super catchy! Late to the party as for a change, as word on the street they’re already selling out shows cross country, but it’s never too late to discover a band that will for sure have their radio hit in no time, if it’s not this one! This is a must listen and check out their EP Reflections on iTunes. The band will be performing at Webster Hall September 4th, so make sure you get your tickets and go check them out if you’re in the area! This is a must listen!
House, Pop | Oasis – Wonderwall (Sava&Razz Remix)
Posted by VMan on August 22, 2014
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Pretty sure we all know the words to Oasis’ “Wonderwall,” that track’ll never get old, so when Sava & Razz sent over their latest remix of the record, they brought the 90’s back, with a fun, bouncy, saxo-piano-infused remix, that almost had me wondering if there was a harmonica on the track, and if it is, I wouldn’t mind! It’s also safe to say these two got their Stevie Wonder’s on when they were producing, cause the soul and feel on this track have me reminiscing on his track with 98 Degrees “True To Your Heart,” and I love that track! I’m really digging this remix, this is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Oasis – Wonderwall (Sava&Razz Remix)
Hip-Hop, Pop, Videos | It’s a #VMGSummer and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It.
Posted by Grubeats on August 13, 2014
Follow VMG: QuESt | Jon Bellion | 6ix | Logic | Team Visionary
The artists over at Visionary Music Group have been delivering consistent heat this summer – to the point where the Grubeats of old would even have trouble keeping up with blog posts. QuESt, Jon Bellion, & producer 6ix have been carrying the load thus far while Logic puts the finishing touches on his debut album – release date and title TBD. Fortunately for Logic, Mr. QuESt and Mr. Bellion have diverted the spotlight from the young hip-hop don by dropping highlight reel material of their own.
The video above is the latest release from the VMG squad; a cinematic performance by Jon Bellion himself titled “Simple and Sweet”. You might see the parallels between the song title and the structure of the record. It’s very, well, ‘Bellion-ny’. The lyrics say it all – “You won’t need no big production, the synth and just my voice is fine”…then all of a sudden Jon channels his inner Kanye and breaks out with a tremendous production. Like that time Kanye broke out with his live rendition of “Runaway” at the 2010 VMA’s – that kind of g.o.o.d.. Anyway, prior to this single, Jon dropped “Munny Right” in which he illustrates past vs. present emotions. I highly suggest watching the behind the scenes making of video. Bellion’s junior album, The Definition, will be available for free on 9.23.14.
On to QuESt. The honest, riveting rhyme-sayer unavailing his story one track at a time. Deep into the promotion of his new free album, Searching Sylvan, we as fans stay on our toes eager to hear the next chapter in Q’s journey. It’s real, it’s dark, it’s bright, it’s raw, it’s numbing, it’s inspiring, it’s just the beginning. Four singles in and many of you are finally taking an ear to the Miami native. He’s battled adversity but he’s visibly hungry and determined which is why he will be successful. He’s passionate and we hear something new in every single. Did I mention that snake 6ix has produced or co-produced every new song thus far? Listen through the singles below and prepare for his VMG debut project being released on 9.2.14.