Hip-Hop, Videos | Dylan Owen — My Name Is Dylan [Freestyle]
Posted by jeffwbaird on November 13, 2013
Over the past few years of closely following the trajectories of upstart artists (rappers in particular), one of the most important characteristics of the more enduring artists I’ve found is their versatility. Dylan Owen has rightfully received a tremendous amount of praise since 2011’s Keep Your Friends Close, all synonymous with his innate ability to gratify a variety of listeners with equal ease: honesty-craving singer-songwriter fans, lyrically-focused hip-hop heads, punchline-loving partygoers. While his most recent release, “The Window Seat”, is what he’s best known for—the maturity of perspective, the resonance of his songwriting, the lasting substance—here he concocts a quick reminder that he, too, can playfully rap with the best of them. Reminiscent of the verse he premiered prior to our interview together a year ago, this track is punchline-heavy, and shows off his wittiness and love to play with language. A must listen, regardless of your preconceived genre-affiliations.
Hip-Hop, Rap | Casey Veggies – Life$tyle Remix (feat. Curren$y)
Posted by yabishcic on November 10, 2013
After the release of Casey Veggie’s album ‘Life Changes’, he’s been on the low doing his own thang. Teaming up with Curren$y, who’s hot hot hot in the hip-hop industry, the two make Curren$y’s chill, tropical-like beats filled with baha synths and flutes work well with Casey’s down to earth, back to rap swag. In my opinion they need to collaborate more often.
Hip-Hop, Rap | Sage the Gemini – Swerve
Posted by yabishcic on November 5, 2013
Sage the Gemini has been attracting a lot of attention in the hip-hop world recently with the drops of his most notable singles Gas Pedal & Red Nose. He’s got the voice for the mic and the right production of music to make his stuff catchy. Currently loving on this beat he slapped up yesterday from his Gas Pedal EP available on iTunes as of September 10th, 2013.
Pop | 2AM Club – Evidence
Posted by Mach on November 5, 2013
Mmm mmm mmm, now this is the Pop that I can get my ear wet with. First time I heard 2AM Club it was one of their Hip-Hop remixes and I couldn’t get enough of them. Today they release their newest single on iTunes, “Evidence”, and I have an incredible feeling about this song and how the rest of the world will take it. Members Marc, Tyler, Matt, Dave, and Sauce are quite the team, I get a slight Gym Class Heroes vibe from them. The acoustic guitar with the hook is my favorite part of this, don’t think I will be able to get this song out of my head for a long time. If this isn’t a hit, I’ve lost my touch.
iTunes: 2AM Club – Evidence
Hip-Hop | The Notorious B.I.G Ft. Method Man – The What (Parkinson White Remix)
Posted by Mach on November 2, 2013
I love kicking it to old school Hip-Hop, especially when it’s Biggy. This happens to be Parkinson White’s first upload to his Soundcloud, only carrying 8 followers. Really feeling this beat, could bump out all day to this jam. Excited to see what else Parkinson White is cooking up.
Free Download: Notorious B.I.G – The What Ft. Method Man (Parkinson White Remix)
Hip-Hop, Rap | A$AP Rocky – Angels
Posted by VMan on October 31, 2013
This record “Angels” by A$AP Rocky is dope as hell. The visuals were co-directed by the rapper himself and Luke Monaghan in the streets of New York City. In the video, Rocky and his crew are out terrorizing the streets on BMX bikes, smoking weed, and wearing the Jason mask. In his rap, A$AP spits “I brought the garden back, I brought Harlem back,” those are two big statements, but I’m liking this MC’s progression in the hip hop game since he first came on the scene. This is a must listen!
Hip-Hop, Videos | Jitta On The Track — Studio Sundays [Episode 5]
Posted by jeffwbaird on October 27, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rz9Ff-jkpw
This week Jitta decided to switch up his proven formula of tackling some of the current industry highlights and takes us back to hip-hop’s roots through this track. Jitta lays a structured and crafty flow over some of the most iconic beats in hip-hop history, courtesy of DJ Premier. Enjoy the next round in this strong series of works from one of CT’s finest.