Hip-Hop, RnB | Brutha – High Is Coming Down ft. Rick Ross & Twista | Hip-Hop
Posted by BIGLIFE on February 21, 2011
When I see features from Rick Ross and Twista on tracks in our inbox, I become starry eyed. Those two never let me down. However, I was slightly skeptical about this previously unbeknownst group of R&B singers who bear most the weight of this track. Fortunately, their talents compliment the other two quite well leaving us with a pretty dope track. For more information check out their Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter. Here’s some information the group sent over to us:
What the music industry has been missing is an R&B group that can perform, sing, and bring good music and excitement back to the groups of yesteryear. R&B group Brutha is here to pick up where Jodeci, Boys II Men, and New Edition left off. After having a hit reality show on BET and the release of their self titled debut album in 2008, Brutha experimented with several sounds which resulted in the recording of their sophomore album Vacancy which features [artists like] R. Kelly, Twista, and Rick Ross… Check out the 2nd single off the Vacancy album titled “High is Coming Down” featured by Rick Ross and Twista.
DOWNLOAD: Brutha – High Is Coming Down feat. Rick Ross & Twista
Bonus:
DOWNLOAD: Gucci Mane – 2 Timez (Feat. Wiz Khalifa)
Albums, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | CHILL RAP | Hoodie Allen’s “Dreams Up”
Posted by GMONEY on January 18, 2011
Hoodie Allen, the New York based rapper and U-Penn graduate, has graced anxious fans with “Dreams Up,” a new single off his upcoming mix-tape, Leap Year. With lyrics like, “I can dream big, I can dream fast,” Hoodie’s new track demonstrates his classic style with an unconventional and up-beat sound.
I’m sure you’ve heard of Hoodie by now. Pep Rally, the mix-tape he dropped last September, transformed him into an online sensation. With over 17,000 likes on Facebook, Pep Rally had bloggers and fans begging for more.
Sampling Oh Land’s “White Nights,” Hoodie’s “Dreams Up” has, four months later, done it again. Although a release date for Leap Year has yet to be set, Hoodie constantly updates his Facebook with information and will surely let fans know soon.
Hip-Hop | HIP-HOP | Laws presents “Lady Hip Hop” and “Dark and Twisted Freestyle”
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 27, 2010
I’m excited to hear what Laws’ upcoming project has in store for us. I put up the music video to “Runaway” a couple posts down so I wont spam you with it again but be sure to check it out if you haven’t already done so. For more information on this up-and-comer check out his official Myspace page and follow him on Twitter.
DOWNLOAD: Laws – Dark And Twisted Freestyle
DOWNLOAD: Laws – Lady Hip Hop
Electro | INDIE ELECTRO POP | Atypicals and Breakbot
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 22, 2010
At times our music world seems over run by computer generated sounds that leave little room for raw talent. The purists throw fits while the enthusiasts encourage the growth and development of new sounds, genres, sub-genres, etc. I fall somewhere in the middle, which is why the “Atypicals” piqued my interest. My iTunes library has been long overdue for a new group that utilizes learned instrumental talents to create their works – Ryan Leslie like artists if you will. This Brooklyn based group sports three members who can put on impressive live “band” performances that somehow bring a house dance sound to their speakers. If you’re searching for something refreshingly new, give these guys an ear and be sure to leave your opinion in the comments section of chatbox. For more information check out their Facebook, Twitter or group website.
DOWNLOAD: Atypicals – Venus
DOWNLOAD: Atypicals – Stardust
DOWNLOAD: Atypicals – Where the Atmosphere Ends
Bonus Indie Electro Track
DOWNLOAD: Kavinsky – Nightcall (Breakbot Remix)
Hip-Hop | Hip Hop Update
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 2, 2010
I live through my iPhone so I found the video above particularly amusing (late on this vid too…). Everyone is always telling about the next best thing (see: Sprint, yes SPRINT HTC) and how its a huge improvement on apples little cash crop. You know what I say to that, don’t talk about the birth just show me the baby. And no one ever does…. funny…
Here are some solid Rap/Hip Hop jams. Goone sent us this steaming track “Take Me Away” – if it makes your ears as happy as mine you can find more music and information at his website and twitter. Sorry about the R Kelly track, I couldn’t resist.
Dr. Dre – Kush (Remix) (Feat. Akon, Snoop Dogg & Game) — (4.5 Stars)
Goone – Take Me Away ft. Drew32 — (4.5 Stars)
T-Lanez – Dark Fantasy — (4 Stars)
Crooked I ft Sally Anthony – Villain — (4 Stars)
R Kelly – Number One Hit — (4 Stars)
New Nas: Shouts to Chat box champ Cudder…
Hip-Hop, Videos | Ryan Leslie Robbed In Germany
Posted by Juicebox on November 1, 2010
Before I shared these recent tracks with you (none of which have resulted in his laptop being stolen) I thought I’d report on the Ryan Leslie situation. This is bad news for R-Les. I mean, really bad news. Not only does he have his personal information stored on there, he has his over the top videos, unfinished songs, and signature beats as well. Why he doesn’t have these backed up is beyond me. Anyone with a brain would know that the laptop is worth more than $20,000. Try $250,000. Regardless, I feel for Ryan. Over the top or not, nobody deserves that. At least he wasn’t robbed at gunpoint. He would have likely tried to solve some complex algorithm or offer up nude Cassie photos to deflect his aggressor.
Cortes Ellis- You Be Killin Em (Remix)
Hip-Hop, Videos | M.A.C.- Tic Tac Toe (Video)
Posted by Juicebox on October 18, 2010
Up and coming college supergroup M.A.C. (which includes Aziz) finally comes through with the highly anticipated visuals for their smash hit, “Tic Tac Toe”. I can’t front, I love the video and the concept. For more information on M.A.C. be sure to follow them on Twitter here. As a bonus, be sure to hit the jump to check out Aziz’s official video for “Power In Attention”. Shout out to Maxwell Zotz!