Hip-Hop, Videos | Dillon Cooper – Survival Of The Fittest [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 8, 2013
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Dillon Cooper is on the brink of breaking out of his shell – no pun intended (get it? Brink. Brink Brinker. Disney Movie. Rollerblades. Dillon Cooper blades.). Poised with passion, energy, and a special musical blessing, Brooklyn’s own Dillon Cooper shares the first video single off of his forthcoming debut project, Cozmik. Cooper’s musical inspiration is driven by spirit of pro roller blade skater and best friend Brian “Cozmik” Scott, who was tragically murdered during a BK robbery back in 2010.
The 19-year old may have only lived through the tail end of hip-hop’s golden era, but he packs a full flare of raw, 90’s inspiration into his music. A spunky freshness comparable to Bel-Air’s Prince, Cooper showcases his wordplay while staying very animated in front of the camera. Speaking of the camera, “Survival of the Fittest” was directed and edited by Hi-Lite Reel Boston. Stay tuned, big things coming from this young gun.
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Pop | Sebastian Mikael – Take Me Higher (Prod. by LU Balz)
Posted by Grubeats on December 20, 2012
Remember when I told you in my last post that Sebastian Mikael (formerly, De-Lor) was only a few short weeks away from delivering some serious heat? While many of you may associate Sebastian’s music with a more acoustic, mellow sound, “Take Me Higher” marks the first public tasting of Sebastian’s upbeat, pop side. Effortlessly reaching the high notes over the piano tap production from LU Balz, Sebastian exposes his innate ability to tackle various genre’s, which is why many of us are confident we are witnessing the birth of a star.
If you’re in or around CT, don’t miss out on seeing Sebastian perform alongside The White Panda at Showcase (28th) & Toads Place(29th).
Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | Music Talks Presents: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Interview
Posted by Grubeats on December 6, 2012
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For the newest installment of the Music Talks interview series, the team connects with Macklemore & Ryan Gosling Lewis during their sold out stop in Boston, MA. Touching on everything from releasing “Same Love” to their appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show to their career goals, the Seattle 1-2 punch give us great responses and even question each other at times. In addition, Mack shares his greatest thrift store purchase while Ryan voices his despairing regret on a small, flashy item he once passed up on. For a full review of their stop in Boston, head over to my concert review. For more from the Music Talks series, check out their past interviews with Mac Miller, Avicii, & Schoolboy Q.
Watch The Heist World Tour, Episode 3 after the jump!
Hip-Hop, Review | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Live In Boston [Concert Review]
Posted by Grubeats on November 26, 2012
Thanksgiving came one week early for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis fans, as the duo energetically turned the sold out House of Blues into their musical cornucopia. As the sun set and the brisk Boston air settled, fans from all over New England lined Landsdowne Street hours before the doors opened, hoping to grab a spot close enough to catch a drop of Macklemore’s sweat. Many stood dressed in character, more than likely raiding their grandmother’s closet or the local Goodwill earlier in the day to find the freshest fur. Some went as far as cutting their hair to match that of the #SharkFaceGang captain. It’s amazing how dedicated fans can be.
With hopes of bypassing the line and making my way into the heated venue a bit earlier than the rest, I stopped at the box office only to find the media list was still “under construction.” With time to spare, I snapped some pictures of the infamous Heist Tour Bus, detailed with everything from a mountain goat to a cactus to a Paul Wall grill, before spotting young Ben Foley of Swaggernaut Productions. As Ben and I chopped it up, we noticed Ryan Lewis grabbing a breath of fresh air out of the venues side door. As fans remained oblivious of their idols presence, we calmly let the man enjoy a moment of tranquility before it was his time to drop the needle on the vinyl.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Chuck Da Ruckus – Real Life [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on November 1, 2012
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I’m happy to introduce the newest college athlete/rapper to the good folk of FNT. CDR aka Chuck Da Ruckus, a seasoned football star at Brown University who adopted music his senior year of high school, has since decided to pursue the latter hobby more seriously as “Real Life” marks the first ever release from the Philadelphia native. Ironically enough, CD-R, a common label on those shiny discs we once burned mix’s on, matches Chuck’s new alias as he launches his career in music. Now splitting his residence between Boston and Brown, he continues to work on his debut mixtape which is expected in early Spring of ’13. No further details on the project just yet, other than we know producer Matty Trump will be involved.
DOWNLOAD: Chuck Da Ruckus – Real Life
Cover | Adam Jensen- Don’t You Worry Child
Posted by A on September 10, 2012
Just last week, we introduced you to Boston rock sensation Adam Jensen. This week, he’s back with another top-notch cover of Swedish House Mafia’s “Don’t You Worry Child” that’s the perfect video to unwind to. He’s not without help though, as Alex Knutsen is on guitar and Nick DiSpagna is on the bass. Keep an eye on Adam Jensen as he continues to make waves sizable in the blogosphere.
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Hip-Hop | The King’s Dead (The Dean’s List) – Hennessy At Cookouts
Posted by Grubeats on August 20, 2012
If you’re still asking yourself what exactly is going on with The Dean’s List and this whole “The King’s Dead” thing, wonder no more. A move to rebrand their group, The King’s Dead represents a more artistic distribution channel which is represented by their newest venture, Vérité Films. Aziz, Alexander, and Mik are no strangers to popping bottles, but the trio also enjoy a sophisticated glass of cognac. With Mik and Alexander on the beats, Sonny once again administers two thorough verses for his generation, highlighted by a hook reflecting their journey thus far;
“White girls and Kool Aid, Hennessy at cookouts, Old gangster movies, New neighbors move out, And we did it all with no conscience hopping fences up and go cra-zy, Were young enough to be stupid, don’t mean dumb enough to be la-zy”
The King’s Dead free album, Jerusalem, (which, despite the name, will not be a religious reflection in rap form) will be hitting your laps on September 17th and I think it’s safe to say we can expect at least one or two more singles as well as another video and plenty more artistic byproduct.
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