Hip-Hop | Azad Right – Old School
Posted by Grubeats on March 22, 2012
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There are rapper’s and then there are students of the game. Azad Right is an honor roll student. This new track is conceptual view of Azad’s musical influences that have shaped him into the artist he is today. As you’ll hear in the song, his idols and influencers range from all genre’s of music, but Az pulls aspects of each genre and generation which have become the building blocks of his personality as an artist. There’s no question Azad has an old school sound. Very aphoristic yet authentic in his delivery. In order to have success and be respected, it’s critical you recognize the ones that paved the way. Open up your mind to Azad Right (even if he is a Lakers fan).
DOWNLOAD: Azad Right – Old School
Hip-Hop | Introducing New Talent: 360
Posted by Grubeats on February 6, 2012
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I came across “360” a few days ago on Rap Radar and couldn’t help but wonder, “Who is this guy and how is he in the studio with J. Cole?” Hailing from Queens, NY, 360 finds much of his inspiration in 90’s hip-hop which acted as the birthplace for his career as an artist. As far as I know, 360 is still unsigned and has one mixtape to date, Been Official, on his resume. From the few tracks I’ve heard his sound is very authentic, justifiably so, when you’re frankly unknown and already in the studio with Jermaine. Below is his most recent (and debut) video for his remix to Common’s “Blue Sky”, titled “Mr. Blue Sky”. Judging by the sound of the beat with Cole above and the verses I’ve heard 360 put together, that G-Shock may be turning into a Rollie sooner than you think.
“Am I wrong cause I got some dough and copped a couple finer things, G-Shock to Rolex, my how the times have changed!” – J. Cole
DOWNLOAD: 360 – Mr. Blue Sky (Watch video after the break)
RnB, Videos | Bei Maejor Makes A Beat Out Of Christmas…Literally
Posted by Grubeats on December 25, 2011
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There are singers, there are rappers, then there are artists. Bei Maejor is an artist. That’s it. Mele Kalikimaka lil’ homie.
P.S. Here’s a new track he dropped as well. Nothing but the finest candy coated rhythm and blues.
DOWNLOAD: Bei Maejor – The Truth
Hip-Hop | Maye Star – Crunch Time Freestyle [Exclusive]
Posted by Grubeats on December 24, 2011
I introduced Maye Star a couple weeks back with the release of his first single, “Go Hard”, off his upcoming mixtape, Mayeham. In lieu of the birth of baby jesus, Maye gift wrapped rapped up this promo freestyle over Bow Wow’s track, “Crunch Time”, produced by Roc Nation’s own Jahlil Beats on this crisp Christmas afternoon. This track will not be featured on Maye’s upcoming mixtape, but gives you an idea of the wordplay he is capable of exercising. With features on the project from XXL Freshman 2012 nominee, Los, fellow Bostonians, Moufy & De-Lor among others, this FNT sponsored tape is already shaping up to be a breakout project.
P.S. Did I mention this kid’s only 16?
DOWNLOAD: Maye Star – Crunch Time Freestyle (Prod. by Jahlil Beats)
DOWNLOAD: Maye Star ft. Deon Chase – Go Hard
Hip-Hop, Videos | B.o.B. ft. Lil Wayne – Strange Clouds [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on December 5, 2011
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B.o.B. brings us the visuals for his first radio hit off his recent mixtape, EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial, as him and Weezy head to the country side to get a better viewing of the Strange Clouds. I found the video a bit humorous in parts and Wayne is acting a fool in the majority of his parts, which added a little dynamism to the video. If you haven’t yet, go cop the full mixtape HERE and be on the lookout for a single off Bobby Ray’s sophomore album, Strange Clouds, dropping soon.
DOWNLOAD: B.o.B. ft. Lil Wayne – Strange Clouds
