Hip-Hop | Hip-Hop Catch Up
Posted by Grubeats on January 1, 2012
Christmas got the best of me this past week. While I should have been supplying a daily dosage of hip-hop to my FNT faithful, I’ve been eating my grandma’s cookies, drinking my dads beer, and buying 1/2 priced Christmas candy (Cherry Cordial Hershey Kisses, sleeper candy) . So rather than flooding you with ten separate posts, I’ll keep it short and sweet and fire off all the tracks you’ll want, that you may have missed.
DOWNLOAD: Radical Something – Sun Down
DOWNLOAD: Bei Maejor ft. Wale, Trey Songz, J. Cole & T-Pain- Trouble (Remix) DOPEEE
DOWNLOAD: Tyrese ft. Big Sean, T.I., & Busta Rhymes – Fireworkz (Remix) DOPEEE
DOWNLOAD: Pitbull ft. Eila – Slow
DOWNLOAD: B.o.B. ft. Andre 3000 & T.I. – Play The Guitar
DOWNLOAD: Sean Kingston ft. Nicki Minaj – Born To Be Wild
DOWNLOAD: Nelly ft. Bei Maejor – I Wish (Remix)
DOWNLOAD: Frank Ocean – Tears
Hip-Hop | Crossover Kidz – Grow Up, Kidz (Official Mixtape)
Posted by Juicebox on December 21, 2011
The man Justin Robinson sent these guys over to me a few days ago and I haven’t taken this track off repeat. The Crossover Kidz are a Kansas City based hip hop Chiddy Bang esque duo with Droobee producing the beats and Muz destroying them. They released a 17 track mixtape a little while back, hosted by none other than DJ Cash, who surprisingly doesn’t shout his name 15 times on every track. Check them out and look out for their name in the next few months. Like them on Facebook here.
DOWNLOAD: Crossover Kidz – As I Am
DOWNLOAD: Crossover Kidz – If I was A Rapper
DOWNLOAD: ENTIRE MIXTAPE (it was too big for hulkshare so just click the green box on mediafire)
Electro-House, Videos | Paper Diamond – Better Things
Posted by Middy on December 16, 2011
Paper Diamond released his latest single from his upcoming EP “Paragon” set to release in 2012 yesterday and it is fantastic. As described by Paper Diamond it is a “hip-hop tempo banger, with glitchy rhythms and buildups that crash down into melodic bleeps and bloops. It’s a fun listen that is simultaneously unexpectedly poignant, somehow employing those beats to call forth an emotion that you’d completely forgotten you could experience.” He is on a Winter Tour of the US now and is doing a whole bunch of shows in January and February, so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Above is some sick concert footage from this fall.
DOWNLOAD: Paper Diamond – Better Things
Hip-Hop | Asher Roth Pabst & Jazz
Posted by Sev on December 13, 2011
Asher Roth giving away another track from his upcoming Mixtape Pabst & Jazz. This track has me even more excited to listen to all the tracks on this mixtape; as if Common Knowledge wasn’t enough. Love the jazz beats and classic hip hop feel Asher Roth is dropping with these tracks. As an added bonus theres a little jazz instrumental after his verses, so kick back and enjoy.
DOWNLOAD: Asher Roth – Pabst & Jazz
Hip-Hop, Videos | D. Tucker- Love It, Hate It (Video)
Posted by GMONEY on December 9, 2011
Enter the mind of Dwayne Tucker, also known as D. Tucker, a 22-year-old hip-hop artist from the Bahamas, where somewhat good is okay. Earlier this year, D. Tucker released a mixtape entitled, “Somewhat Good Is Okay” that created a noteworthy buzz around the Miami area. Following the mixtape release, D. Tucker dropped the visual for “Love It, Hate It” a stand out cut with a classic hip-hop feel incorporating catchy trumpet riffs and cerebral word play. Below, you’ll find my favorite cuts from the project, as well as the entire project for free download.
When asked about his life philosophy, D. Tucker said, “I’m living to be the best me that I can be. Life’s a non-stop vacation.” Indeed, D. Tucker’s philosophy serves as a testament to those making their passion their profession. When you do what you love, your entire life becomes one long vacation. D. Tucker, artist and philosopher. He’s clearly on one. Somebody swag this man out. Be sure to follow D. Tucker on Facebook and Twitter and he continues on his musical journey.
DOWNLOAD: D. Tucker- Love It Or Hate It
DOWNLOAD: D. Tucker- The Way Things Are
Hip-Hop, Videos | DeStorm ft. Talib Kweli – Finally Free [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on December 9, 2011
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I recently came across an unknown hip-hop artist by the name of DeStorm and was pleasantly surprised. It appears he has a strong enough following to land a feature from Talib Kweli on this track, despite the fact he’s been laying below my radar. From what I’ve heard so far, he appears to be a very candid artist with a dynamic delivery. He maintains that underground form with his music, staying very down to earth and resisting the temptation to sell out what he believes in most; the music.
DOWNLOAD: DeStorm ft. Talib Kweli – Finally Free || Purchase on iTunes
STREAM ONLY: DeStorm – Love A B*tch
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P.S. No confirmation yet, but I believe DeStorm’s got a song/video coming out with the Epic Mealtime Baconator.
Hip-Hop, Pop, RnB | Chris Rene [X Factor]
Posted by Grubeats on December 8, 2011
For anyone who has been diligently watching one of America’s hottest new shows, The X Factor, probably knows what Chris Rene is bringing to the table. A 28-year old recovering addict making a run at a $5 million recording contract has been impressing me since day one and I feel it’s only fair I share his story with my FNT family. Channeling his past struggles and adversity into his own original music, Chris combines pop/RnB and hip-hop into something of his own. If I had to compare him to one recognizable artist, I’d have to say Mike Posner, only judging on the style. I think the possibilities are endless for Rene and even if he doesn’t win the X Factor competition, he’s going to be signed by someone and certainly still make major hits. I did some digging and found a couple tracks from the ‘garbage picking-hip-hop singing-Santa Cruz phenomenon’ along with several rips from his performances that may also tickle your fancy. If you’ve been following you know how inspirational of a story this is becoming and I only hope Chris Rene applies his talents in the right places. Do Work Son.
Original Recordings
DOWNLOAD: Chris Rene – Young Homie MUST DOWNLOAD!!!
DOWNLOAD: Chris Rene – Forever
DOWNLOAD: Chris Rene – The Same Blood
DOWNLOAD: Sincere & Nima Fadavi ft. Chris Rene – The Calm Before the Storm
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Read more after the break for Live Performance Recordings…