Trap | Clinton Sparks Crushes Jidenna’s “Classic Man” Record
Posted by BIGLIFE on June 30, 2015
Back from Hiatus (Oh me, oh me, oh my) Clinton Sparks has a knack for remixing songs that are future hits. Case and point: Nigerian born Jidenna’s Roman GianArthur’s assisted “Classic Man” record signed to Janelle Monae’s “Wondaland” imprint on Epic Records that’s heating up on national radio. With no class lost, Clinton Sparks takes “Classic Man” into 2015, transforming the synthy Roman GianArthur production into a vibey remix with the help of melodic chords, an all new club-ready build, and a special Clinton Sparks beatbox that aims to find its way into your essential summer playlist.
Albums | Timeflies Tuesday – All About That Bass
Posted by Grubeats on September 2, 2014
I’m not going to lie, the original by Meghan Trainor freaked me out a little. Nicki Minaj and Adele had a child and she grew up to be Meghan Trainor. Don’t get me wrong, the girl has talent, but all the pink, the children’s doll houses, and the Israel Kamakawiwo?ole look alike doing a split turned me off. With that being said, Cal and Rez have brought this back for me in this weeks installment of TFT. Take away all the things I mentioned, and beef up the production, you’ve got a hit.
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Hip-Hop, Pop | Kat Dahlia – Gangsta
Posted by Grubeats on May 23, 2013
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Ex FNT blogstar, SeñorScoop, pushed this track in front of me a couple weeks ago. He said dude, “Listen to this chick. She’s the next Rihanna.” I took it with a grain of salt (as I usually do) and gave it a listen. Decent, good at tops. I was wrong – this song is magical. The 22-year old Cuban-American boasts vocals equivalent to Rihanna’s deeper notes, continuously delivering honest, edgy lyrics over a slow piano driven production. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite songs. Oh, and if it’s any indication that she’s destined for success, Sylvia Rhone (arguably one of the most powerful women in the music industry) was the one who gave her a platform and eventually signed her to a new division of Epic Records, Vested in Culture.
As a bonus, check out two additional tracks below!
Cover, Pop, Videos | Sebastian Mikael – Chasing Pavements [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 10, 2013
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The soulful young star, Sebastian Mikael recently released his rendition of Adele’s “Chasing Pavements”, once again proving his versatile skill set. From a more pop driven record such as “Take Me Higher” to a very powerful vocal track in “Chasing Pavements”, it’s evident this young Epic signee is on the verge of crushing the charts. The track’s video was shot during a recording session in Miami and features very authentic scenes of Sebastian questioning life’s crossroads. Stay up with this pop star on the come up by following him, socially.
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 | Astro – Deadbeat (Come Bad Boy)
Posted by Grubeats on October 31, 2012
At a young 16 years, Brooklyn born rapper, Astro aka Astronomical Kid, has certainly built up quite a resume. He is a true student of the game, crediting the early legends as his inspiration, despite the fact he and Tupac shared the same air for a mere 18 days. Since notching a 7th place finish on season one of The X-Factor, Astro found himself on the single version of Cher Lloyd’s worldwide hit, “Want U Back”, made his TV debut on CBS’ “Person of Interest”, and most significantly signed a record deal with L.A. Reid’s Epic Records. Since inking his deal he has released one mixtape, Løser, close to a year ago, but since has been rather quiet. His newest release, and first single off his upcoming mixtape, Dead Beats & Lazy Lyrics, stems from a tough childhood relationship with his father. Produced and written by Astro, lyrics and a raw, authentic hip-hop sound are two things you can continually expect from the young MC.