Cover, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – The Motto (Drake Cover)
Posted by Grubeats on July 2, 2012
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It’s my pleasure to introduce the newest artist represented by Visionary Music Group, Jon Bellion. At 21, Jon has proven to be a very talented musician, crafting his own art by writing, recording, mixing, and mastering all his own original music. With blossoming artists Logic and Tayyib Ali on the same roster, the Long Island native will attempt to establish himself in the blogosphere with a distinct pop sound, as his predecessors have done with hip-hop.
Although cover songs are rare for Jon, who typically composes all original material, he decided to spin Drake and Lil Wayne’s crowd pleasing track, “The Motto” in hopes of warming up to the hip-hop heavy blog scene. While the term “YOLO” may be overworked and overused at this point, Jon brings a refreshing set of vocals to the microphone and transforms this track from a club hit to a very mellow pop cover. He will be following this introduction video with three completely original singles along with his debut mixtape “Translations Through Speakers” later this year.
What are the FNT faithful’s initial thoughts about Jon Bellion?
Freestyle, Hip-Hop, Videos | Mike Stud – Stupid (My Homie’s Still Remix)
Posted by LoffyG on June 17, 2012
“They told me music was a long shot, I treat it like a free throw”
There is no doubt Mike Stud is a punchline professional and this track is an example of that. He goes absolutely “Stupid” over Weezy’s recent release “My Homies Still”, tearing it apart! He’s been showing the versatility he has by making tracks like this, club bangers such as “Athlete” and songs with a serious message like “Happy Ending” & “Sammy’s Shadow”. Grab the download below and “Go Stupid”!
Hip-Hop | Lil Wayne – Ghoulish (Pusha T Diss)
Posted by J_Salzer on May 25, 2012
For those of you that live under a rock, or just don’t keep up to date on hip-hop beef. A few days ago Pusha T released a song with a few obvious slams at YMCMB. The YMCMB captain decided to make it a full on battle by releasing this monster track that absolutely destroys Pusha T’s version after listening and analyzing both tracks, Pusha’s version kicks Wayne’s ass, although, at first listen Wayne wins because of his flow, Pusha T’s lyricism and actual slams at YMCMB are too tough. I know, Lil Wayne has fallen off, but the man can still ride a beat, and he still has a few good verses left in him. Sound of in the comments section or engage us on twitter to let us know what you think of this new beef. Publicity stunt? Real? All fun and games? Peep Wayne’s diss below and Exodus under that one. After all, What’s Beef?
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Videos | Drake- A Little Favour (Freestyle)
Posted by A on March 20, 2012
During a photoshoot for his second GQ magazine cover, Drake spits a brand new, never before heard verse for the cameras.
“Diamonds hang around my neck, the crib is all finished. No love for these bitches I said this year it’s all business. It is a shame that a couple of ‘em are off limits. No offence to my nigga, it’s just the industry is small. We all lust for the same women. You know the ones we saw before we came in it. I know he aint trippin’. I know I got a couple things that Lil’ Wayne dipped in. Aint ashamed to admit it, I be the same with it. This shit is all about hits and misses. The ones that you f-ck and the ones that you wife up. Don’t let them fuck your life up. Half a mill to perform, I can’t let them fuck that shit up. Plus I love the way my middle name looks when it’s lit up. Jim Moore got me dressing like a leading man. A little favour for a friend when I need a hand. Young Frank, suits cut right always. Just got a couple Warhol’s for my hallways. New verses crush the hood like I’m driving into something. Bitches on the kid like I’m Iverson of something. Like a Sixer, since I sold 680 in my first. Drizzy Drake, the only one that got the gift without the curse. Swag.”
Obviously written, but interesting nonetheless. Still can’t get over the fact that he openly admits to “double-dipping” Lil Wayne’s love interests. I can’t imagine the venereal diseases Wayne has acquired.
Freestyle, Hip-Hop | Mystikal, Los
Posted by Grubeats on March 13, 2012
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I shared this track a couple months back when it first dropped, trying to grip the fact that Mystikal was actually making a comeback with a new deal from Cash Money. There are certain rappers voices that just get your adrenaline pumping, Mystikal is one of them. Cue the Lil Wayne snowboard boots and plastic guitar with the Birdman billion dollar rhymes, this is an official CMB showcase.
Purchase on iTunes: Mystikal – Original ft. Birdman & Lil Wayne
Los comes back shooting with his second freestyle of the past 5 days. This time going in over Young Jeezy’s “I Do”, Swagga Boy gives the fans something, just because he can. Now if MGK would take a page from Los’ book and release some new music, Diddy may find some assurance in his Cleveland investment.
Hip-Hop | Busta Rhymes – Why Stop Now (Remix) ft. Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, Lil Wayne
Posted by Grubeats on February 16, 2012
Why stop at Chris Brown when you can have Breezy, Weezy, and the resurged Missy Elliot. Busta announced this bangin’ remix via his Twitter and dropped it exclusively with Flex. Fortunately someone got their hands on it before Flex tagged it up, so here’s the dirty tagless version. Your welcome.
DOWNLOAD: Busta Rhymes – Why Stop Now (Remix) ft. Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, Lil Wayne | Alternative DL
Videos | Rick Ross – Yella Diamonds
Posted by GMONEY on February 8, 2012
I don’t care what you kids at home who still live with their parents who listen to Lil Wayne religiously think, Rick Ross is the hottest MC in the world right now. The New Yorker recently said of the bawse:
“What matters is not the rap sheet but the rhyme, and the spin the m.c. can give to the trade. Ross’s success in mimicking drug lords has brought him the ability to live like one of them. Profiles have documented his large homes, his fleet of cars, his shopping sprees at watch stores, his solicitous entourage and flexible schedule. Ross may represent the final abandonment of hip-hop’s mandate to “keep it real,” a concept that goes by different names now but has not gone away. Perhaps listeners know that this is a version of “Miami Vice,” a show that Ross claims to have been inspired by. The appeal is less some kind of documentary thrill than Ross’s ability to transmit the confidence that comes from blithely running up roaming fees while driving a Rolls-Royce through Samoa.”
Basically, the New York Times is saying Rick Ross is a big ole’ phony with a perfect correctional officer attendance record. How can you blame them. It’s all true. That doesn’t matter though. Like all good pop music, rap is now theatre, and Rick Ross is simply playing a character. If you didn’t pick up “Rich Forever” the first time I encourage you to do so – as it will inevitably make you feel like you could be the biggest drug dealer in the world.
DOWNLOAD: Rick Ross- Rich Forever (Mixtape)