Hip-Hop, Videos | Accent — Everybody’s Crazy (feat. Kinetics) [Music Video Premiere]
Posted by jeffwbaird on February 28, 2013
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that I love introspective hip-hop—and man does this new Accent track take the cake. Amidst a genre primarily concerned with braggadocio and glorified false personas, Accent utilizes his singing skills to evoke this powerful jam about “accepting the imperfections that define us, and being proud of them.” The Kid Vision-produced single from his Sight & Sound EP features a verse from frequent collaborator Kinetics—whose internal rhyme-schemes become more impressive by the song—and impressive visuals courtesy of Hickory that highlight the song’s meaning and personal nature, which Accent eloquently described for us:
“The song recognizes that every human has their own unique qualities, yet it acknowledges that those differences between us are what make all of us the same; everyone struggles with their own experiences and identities. The sources of my own pain are very literally expressed here and every word is carefully recited making for a clear projection of the message. I reference my own issues regarding bi-raciality, growing up without a father and being almost obsessed with what I loved about my childhood but I also touch on my capacity for love and the purpose I have for existing. While “Everybody’s Crazy” comes from a sad place in my heart it encourages people to transform the negativity in their histories into a beautiful representation of the strength they have developed from it.”
Mainstream Remix | NERVO & Hook N Sling – Reason (Forever Kid Remix)
Posted by Juicebox on February 1, 2013
Forever Kid is back again with a brand new remix with hopes of winning both Nervo’s tender love as well as their remix competition. After listening to over 50 submissions of this remix, this track is by far the best produced, melodic, and overall remix by far. This LA based duo hailing form Stockholm, Sweden is beyond deserving of a win here for their consistency and pure raw talent, you may remember them from their banger/party starter remix of Somebody I Used to Know”. Show them some love and vote for their track, these guys deserve it. Vote here.
Chill | The XX- Fiction (DeltaFoxx Remix)
Posted by ATexas on January 31, 2013
The xx is my favorite band, hands down can’t beat it…well at the moment. I go through phases. With the amount of progressive house out there trying to pump me up and making my head have a migraine because I’m not rolling all the time, I need something to just be like “Hey, chill out, but don’t be a f**cking loser.” If you’re looking to not hate your life I suggest xx remixes. Can’t go wrong 9 times out of 9.
FREE Damn Good Download: The xx – Fiction(DeltaFoxx Remix)
Dubstep | R Rated #62
Posted by Mach on January 31, 2013
This week brings one of the heaviest R Rated posts we have had in a while. Luck of the draw for this weeks filthy tunes. Starting off this week is one of the heaviest things I have heard from Poseidon, which says a lot considering it’s his forte. At the same time this is the best Lord of the Rings themed original. Enjoy.
Next is this sick preview from JPhelpz off his upcoming EP, “Termination.” The bass on this track is unbelievable, if was any harder we would be deaf now.
The drop on this new release from Rogue has almost a funk filth vibe to it. I know some will see the correlation to Skrillex on this drop style, but it is still an awesome track. Get bent haters.
Speaking of Skrillex, this remix was a sweet find. Skrillex’s newest EP was bad, but then again it wasn’t all that great either. If this remix from Caden Jester was featured on the EP it would have been great. This remix owns face.
By clicking ‘Read On’ you will find more R Rated Dubstep and discover the meaning of life.
Dubstep | Will.I.Am. & Britney Spears – Scream and Shout (Dotcom Remix)
Posted by Juicebox on January 29, 2013
It’s always painful to come across a remix from an up and comer that you know is 100 times better than any of the official remixes released. Dotcom takes Will.I.Am. & Britney’s “Scream and Shout” and absolutely crushes this remix with a melodic dubstep makeover. Not only does this kid crush this remix, but he crushes every single track he touches. Please do yourself a favor and check this track out. You can find more from Dotcom on SoundCloud by clicking here.
Free Download: Will.I.Am. & Britney Spears – Scream and Shout (Dotcom Remix)
Hip-Hop, Pop | The Lonely Island – YOLO (Feat. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar)
Posted by W8 on January 27, 2013
This deserves to be seen by everyone. Kendrick goes in. Music at its finest, guys.
Hip-Hop | 2013 XXL Freshman + Hip Hop Round Up
Posted by dshaq on January 24, 2013
XXL just came out with the nominees for this years Freshman 10. With so many big names and probably the best class to date, it’s pretty much impossible to find a 10 that you won’t be happy with. Clink the link below to head on over to XXL and vote for your favorite freshman.
Vote for your favorite freshman candidate here
Now that that’s out of the way, I wanted to drop off a couple tracks that I haven’t been able to post and make it into a Hip Hop Round Up. Click the jump below to listen and download the tracks. Trust me, you probably don’t want to miss these. READ ON >>