Hip-Hop | I.O.U. – The Other Side Of Fear
Posted by VMan on January 10, 2014
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It’s 2014, and Jersey duo I.O.U. aka Inside Our Universe is not wasting any time releasing their first single “The Other Side Of Fear” off their digitally released debut album The Soul & The Intellect, a catchy hard hitting track layered with the guy’s unique style of rapping and singing. Putting themselves on the map in 2010 with their Rutgers anthems “RU State Of Mind” and “Black & Scarlett” along with releasing 3 free mixtapes and opening for Big Sean, Far East Movement, and Jake Miller among others, get ready to be seeing more of these guys. This is what 2014 sounds like. This is a must listen and support by copping the album on iTunes!
iTunes: I.O.U. – The Other Side Of Fear
Compilation | Dshaq’s Top Tracks of 2013
Posted by dshaq on January 6, 2014
2013 came to an end with a lot of great music being produced in the second half of the year, where most of my focus was with a lot of my tracks for the list. Being the very indecisive person I am, I decided to create more of a playlist of downloadable/non-downloadable tracks. With a wide variety of tracks in the playlist, I think it covers some of the brightest up and coming stars in each respective genre mixed with Portugal. The Man, who’s Evil Friends album was my personal choice of best album of the year. Besides the indie/alternative band, my focus for my list was with the two Chicago rappers that I have watched blow up over the past year in Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa. Besides the two young SaveMoney stars, I began dabbling with the new and bountiful amounts of Australian producers making a name for themselves, with Flume at the forefront of that. A hard to describe genre that combines so many different complex and interesting sounds that mesh together beautifully is pretty much my best attempt at describing it. Wave Racer has to take my favorite artist of 2013 with almost every single one of his remixes and original productions getting constant playtime on my iTunes. Be on the lookout for a new What’s in Dshaq’s tape deck soon. Cheers to 2013 and hope everyone has a great 2014.
Progressive House | Avicii – You Make Me (Throttle Remix)
Posted by Middy on December 27, 2013
The second single from Avicii’s genre-melding and record breaking album “True”, “You Make Me” gets a remix from Aussie producer, Throttle. Known for his novation launch pad videos, Throttle has also developed a unique skill as a producer that caught the ear of the Avicii camp and landed him a coveted spot as an official remixer for “You Make Me”. He adds his bright, cheery synths to the track, remaking the upbeat pop / dance / country cross-over into a nu-disco tinged dance track that is hard to dislike. Also included on Beatport is the extended version of the track for all of you DJs out there.
Beatport: Avicii – You Make Me (Throttle Remix)
Hip-Hop, Playlists | Jeff’s 15 Best Hip-Hop Tracks of 2013
Posted by jeffwbaird on December 23, 2013
With the mainstream sound shifting further towards hip-hop (or is it the other way around?) the way it has in 2013, it’s become quite a good climate for rappers. While this year has had its share of successes and rises to fame (see Chance The Rapper, Logic), though, it’s certainly had its share of disappointments. Read on to see my selections as the year’s best work in hip-hop.
Trance, Videos | Above & Beyond Acoustic – Love Is Not Enough (Video)
Posted by Middy on December 23, 2013
Stunning, simply stunning. Just another reason to love everything about Above & Beyond. The full video for the acoustic album will premier January 24th on Thump and the acoustic album will go on sale on January 28th. You can pre-order it now on the Anjunastore or on iTunes and get “Love Is Not Enough” instantly. Consider it a Christmas present to yourself.
Electronic, House, Techno | Spice’s Top 10 Tracks of 2013
Posted by Spice on December 22, 2013
2013 was a year of many momentous things. Including the insanely awesome above shot, which was taken by yours truly with a cracked iPhone (and it’s frankly still a mystery as to how I managed to pull it off. I mean, look at that thing. That thing is next level. Eat your heart out, Rukes). In keeping with all the seasonal nostalgia, here are my picks for the best tracks of the year.
Progressive House | London Grammar – Strong (Live City Remix)
Posted by Middy on December 21, 2013
Coming off of their EP on The Disco Fries’ label “Lift Off Recordings”, NYC duo Live City return to the hallmark in free downloads, with a remix of London Grammar’s “Strong”. Ethan & Jake add a nice progressive spin on the track with fluttering key play over a subtle bed of electro growls, that take full advantage of London Grammar’s soaring vocals. London Grammar have really exploded this year with their debut EP, “Metal & Dust” in February, and then the full length album in September that has left fans speechless and given producers plenty of material to remix.
Free Download: London Grammar – Strong (Live City Remix)