Hip-Hop | Alexander Spit Ft. Jay Ughh- Millions (Video)
Posted by Adrego on January 25, 2014
H5C got their start making un-sanctioned video’s for big names like Frank Ocean, Odd Future and The Weeknd. Their signature dream-scape visuals used common elements like drugs, sex and violence in a way that made the most vile of acts seem a bit more classy. The directing collective quickly gained notoriety in the L.A. scene and have since moved on to making official videos for some of the most cutting edge artists in the game.
Enter Alexander Spit and Jay Uggh, two very ill So Cal emcees who’s styles seem to draw from similar pools of influence. Each of these emcees bounce between a mid-west, rapid-fire delivery and the southern relaxed drawl that could have only originated from mixing copious amounts of lean, green and shrooms. The outcome is a sonic melting pot of trill vibes that will leave you wanting to hear more. If your feeling this joint be sure to stream or support the Dillinger album.
Hip-Hop, Rap | Azad Right – Bad Energy
Posted by Grubeats on January 23, 2014
LA native, Azad Right, takes a moment to reflect on the hatred and misfortune that he and his community have experienced in the recent months. While the majority of hip-hop you probably hear is warm and often even diluted, Azad ensure’s the field that he’s here to offer introspective rhymes fed from the world around him. “Bad Energy” was initially slated to be the outro to his upcoming project, For The Hopeful, but unable to hold this one back, Azad chose to let his fans have an unexpected gift.
If you’re feeling this one, be sure to peep Azad’s live Shade 45 freestyle over Dead Presidents II.
Free Download: Azad Right – Bad Energy
Hip-Hop, Rap | Premiere: Christian Deshun – “RIGHT.” (Prod. By Christian Deshun)
Posted by VMan on January 20, 2014
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The homie Christian Deshun hit me up last night and asked if I wanted to premiere his latest track “Right.” and my response was ABSOLUTELY. As an ambassador to the NWLA movement, Christian landed top honors for 2DopeBoyz’s mixtape of the year in 2013, and he has no plans of slowing down in 2014. With this latest record, you’re going to hear a side of Christian you’ve never heard before: his singing voice, and it’s pleasantly nice. I’ve been keeping tabs with Deshun for about 2 years now, and his sound is always maturing, and growing in dimension. If you’re a hip-hop head, and recognize great hip-hop when you hear it, you’re going to want to press play. Get familiar with Christian Deshun! This is a must listen!
Hip-Hop, RnB | Tinashe – 2 On feat. Schoolboy Q
Posted by mimada on January 14, 2014
Alright, this might seem a little out of no where considering my traditional taste but I’ve been on a very serious R&B kick lately and I’m not afraid to show it. Rising starlet Tinashe broke up my Ciara-Cassie-Aaliyah rotation after dropping the audio of her latest single, “2 On,” featuring beats provided by DJ Mustard and guest rhymes by Schoolboy Q. Her voice is soft and seductive, leaving you wanting more even after multiple plays. Keep an eye out for when the track becomes available for purchase in the near future, and potentially an album in the works as well.
Hip-Hop, Trap | Troy Ave – Show Me Love (Ft. Tony Yayo) (Electric Bodega Trap Remix)
Posted by VMan on January 7, 2014
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Electric Bodega this week has collaborated with 2DopeBoyz.com for a campaign titled “Thank You 2DopeBoyz”, an ode of appreciation for all that 2DBZ has done for the music culture as a whole, in terms of breaking new artists. To do so, EB will be releasing a remix a day, and today they bring us a trap remix of Troy Ave and Tony Yayo’ “Show Me Love” off Troy’s album “New York City: The Album.” If you’ve been keeping up with hip-hop, Troy had one of the most critically acclaimed albums last year, and is the talk of a lot of hip-hop heads, so listen!
Free Download: Troy Ave – Show Me Love (Ft. Tony Yayo) (Electric Bodega Trap Remix)
Mainstream Remix | Collin McLoughlin & Skrux – Castle Walls (Remix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on January 7, 2014
2011 saw a unique collaboration between hip hop icon T.I. And vocal powerhouse Christina Aguilera. While the song went slightly under the radar in the pop charts it sported an emotional chorus with a stirring vocal performance from Cristina Aguilera that lends itself quite well towards a melodic bass rework. Enter Collin Mcloughlin and Skrux, who’s synth heavy interpretation of Castle Walls provides a melancholy take on the hip hop focused original. A soaring trance like arp guides the listener through a wave of heavy bass and glitched vocals, making this interpretation of Castle Walls a perfect balance between subtle beauty and overdriven low end.
Electronic, House | Uppermost – Reminder
Posted by Mel on January 1, 2014
It appears as though I, Mel, am going to be providing you guys with FNT’s first post of the year. This is a big honour because, well, first off, nobody else wanted to do it. Don’t worry though everyone, I was here for you and jumped at the opportunity when I realized I was pretty bored and really had nothing else to do.
The song that will be ringing in the new year here at FNT is provided by Frenchman Uppermost. “Reminder” is a french house track infused with some nu disco vibes. It features a funky guitar as well as nicely done vocal chops. Well, I have met and some might even say surpassed my quota of talking about the song at three sentences so I will just leave it at that. Uppermost is an outstanding producer and if you like this track there is plenty more on his Soundcloud.
Free Download: Uppermost – Reminder