Electro, Hip-Hop | Notorious B.I.G. – Going Back to Cali (Viceroy “Jet Life” Remix)
Posted by Middy on January 24, 2012
FNT favorite Viceroy starts off 2012 with a remix of Biggie’s classic single “Going Back To Cali”. It has the perfect sound of summer to get you ready for jetting off to the nearest carribean island or having nostalgia about summer. With some excellent steel drums; fun, relaxing vibes, and Biggie’s memorable rapping over top; this song will put a smile on your face. Download the song on his FACEBOOK page.
DOWNLOAD: Notorious B.I.G. – Going Back to Cali (Viceroy “Jet Life” Remix)
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Mashups | Gym Class Heroes – Ass Back Home ft. Neon Hitch (Brenton Duvall Remix)
Posted by Grubeats on January 24, 2012
Brenton has been slowly getting back on his grind lately, sampling, reworking, and remixing hits. Explaining that sometimes he just wakes up and the music comes naturally, banging out tracks like this in one day, if he’s motivated, he’s on point. Here he samples “Get the Money,” by PANTyRAiD, keeping the vocals from Gym Class Heroes’s lead, Travie McCoy. No word whether Brenton is working on an official project yet, but he’s definitely still making music as it comes to him.
DOWNLOAD: Gym Class Heroes – Ass Back Home ft. Neon Hitch (Brenton Duvall Remix)
Hip-Hop, Videos | Logic – Young Sinatra 3
Posted by Grubeats on January 23, 2012
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(Tip: Watch in 720 or 1080p)
While anticipation has been building for Logic’s next single, his fans have been multiplying like crazy. Considering it was less than 6 months ago when the majority of us first caught wind of Logic, he has already come a very long way. Dropping one of the rawest mixtapes of 2011, Young Sinatra, Logic has more than quintupled his fans on Facebook and has become a regular favorite on almost every college blog.
Young Sintra III encompasses all of what hip-hop is and should be. Logic has the art of lyricism down to a T and once again shows just how talented he is behind the mic. Teaming up with GRVTY to bring us the newest visuals, this looks and feels like classic hip-hop. Nas & Frank Sinatra would be proud. Stream only for now, spread the video and maybe we’ll get the mp3. #BobbySoxer
“Some say I’m one in a million, I say I’m one of a kind, only cocky when I rhyme, I’m Muhammed in his prime” – Logic
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Hip-Hop | YONAS – Midnight City (Prod. by Sean Ross)
Posted by Grubeats on January 23, 2012
YONAS had one of the best hip-hop albums of 2011. M83 had one of the best electronic/pop albums of 2011. Put these two together and you have a work of art. After seeing exceptional success with his remixes of “I Need a Dollar” by Aloe Blacc & “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People, YONAS and producer Sean Ross put their own spin on the 2011 hit. Gearing up for the release of his next album, YONAS continues to impress track after track and with a fan base steadily on the rise, I think this project may knock the Bronx MC onto the next level.
“The most live MC, I’m feeling like Pac all eyes on me. So if you’re ready let’s ride on 3, and be ready to die cause you know that I got you over…” – YONAS
P.S. Stay tuned for the “Fall Back” video dropping just around the corner. It’s going to be notoriously big.
DOWNLOAD: YONAS – Midnight City (Prod. by Sean Ross)
DOWNLOAD: YONAS – Pumped Up Kicks
DOWNLOAD: YONAS – I Need A Dollar
Pop, Videos | Cher Lloyd ft. Astro – Want U Back [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 23, 2012
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Every once in a while I’ll come across that pop tart track that I’m too ashamed to admit I’m in love with. The kind of song that is so catchy you can’t help but hit the repeat-1 button in your iTunes. Unfortunately for me, it’s my job to supply you with fresh music, so I have no choice other than open my closet and share my latest gem. The 18 year old smokeshow singer from the UK was a contestant on the British-turned-American TV series, X-Factor, back in 2010. Although she didn’t win, she was signed by Simon Cowell to a Sony Subsidiary, Syco Music, launching her young pop star career. I’d classify Cher’s style as a hybrid between Ke$ha, Rihanna, & Jessie J.
Like Cher, Astro made it to the final 7 before he was shipped off by the fans. He was one of my personal favorites and since signing with L.A. Reid, this 15 year old star is on the path to having one hell of a career. This is his first major feature and he shows just why he’s been buzzing in the industry. Hell, this kid’s 15 and rapping about relationships.
DOWNLOAD: Cher Lloyd ft. Astro – Want U Back (Prod. by Shellback)
Hip-Hop | Skillz – 2011 Rap Up
Posted by Grubeats on January 22, 2012
Despite the fact Skillz “Rap Up’s” are one of my personal favorite releases year after year, I dropped the ball on this one. Nevertheless, VA native, Skillz, rapped up the highlights of 2011 with his annual jam. It takes talent to creatively consolidate everything that happened in the 525,948 minutes of 2011 into a 3:40 song. Production credits go to Skillz, Jazzy Jeff, and Johnnie “Smurf” Smith. I’m only giving you the iTunes link because when an artist only drops one hit a year, the least you can do is give him a buck.
Purchase on iTunes: Skillz – 2011 Rap Up
Dubstep | Rusko – The Lost Dubz Part 1 & 2
Posted by Mach on January 20, 2012
Completely under the radar this past summer, Rusko released 2 small files each containing old unreleased tracks of his. Called The Lost Dubz, part 1 contains 6 of his more reggae, chill styled dubstep. Part 2 is made up of 5 classic dubstep driven Rusko tracks, which include a remix of Skream’s Dutch Flowers track. Seeing as Rusko’s new track Somebody To Love drops in just 4 days on the 24th, it seemed proper to get people thinking about Rusko with these 2 files. Rusko also has a new album dropping this year, March 26th in the UK and March 27 in the US. Below are my 3 favorites of the 11.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LOST DUBZ PART 1
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE LOST DUBZ PART 2
TOP 3 OF THE LOST DUBZ
DOWNLOAD: Rusko – Jump Up
DOWNLOAD: Skream – Dutch Flowers (Rusko’s Trial Inna Baylon Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Rusko – RATS!