Hip-Hop | Azad Right – Old School
Posted by Grubeats on March 22, 2012
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There are rapper’s and then there are students of the game. Azad Right is an honor roll student. This new track is conceptual view of Azad’s musical influences that have shaped him into the artist he is today. As you’ll hear in the song, his idols and influencers range from all genre’s of music, but Az pulls aspects of each genre and generation which have become the building blocks of his personality as an artist. There’s no question Azad has an old school sound. Very aphoristic yet authentic in his delivery. In order to have success and be respected, it’s critical you recognize the ones that paved the way. Open up your mind to Azad Right (even if he is a Lakers fan).
DOWNLOAD: Azad Right – Old School
Hip-Hop, Rap, Videos | Game – The City ft. Kendrick Lamar [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on March 22, 2012
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It doesn’t get much better than a Kendrick Lamar feature these days. Yeah, Game can still make a solid track, but K. Dot slaughters this this hook and the acapella at the end is unparalleled. Personally, this is my favorite record off Game’s album, R.E.D., which shaped up to be a respectable project despite the years of continued delay it kept receiving. There is a quote at the end of the video by Game, describing in a nutshell what the video represents and how he has overcome hardships like no other to make it to where he is today.
“Los Angeles, CA – Though sometimes colorful, there are two colors that stand out the most…Those colors being red and blue. When mixed together, these two colors cast a dark shadow over everything under the sun. Most are still fighting to see the light.” – Game
Purchase on iTunes: Game – The City ft. Kendrick Lamar
DJ-Set, House | Swedish House Mafia Essential Selection 2/17/12
Posted by Middy on February 18, 2012
Swedish House Mafia took over Pete Tong’s legendary Essential Selection show for the second time last night, revealing some information about upcoming songs and played tracks from a whole variety of genres from progressive to tech to electro to indie. They talk a fair amount about Los Angeles, where Steve Angello has been living and working for the past 4 years and what makes it so special. Deadmau5 came on the show to do a guest mix, talk about what is in store for 2012. They played a fair amount of unreleased tracks, including Alesso’s new single “Years” (above), Nari & Milani’s “Atom”, the vocal version of Alesso & Sebastian Ingrosso’s anthemic track “Calling” now called “Losing My Mind” (below) and Steve Angello’s finished copy of his signature track “Yeah“, which is quite different from what he has been playing out for the better part of a year. They also revealed the name of the new Swedish House Mafia single premiered at Madison Square Garden, “Greyhound“, which is slightly different from the version played there, but it is still an amazing song. Tracklist for the show after the jump.
Download: Swedish House Mafia Essential Selection 2/17/12
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RnB | Leonard Friend – Serious Music
Posted by GMONEY on January 13, 2012
Introducing Leonard Friend, an R&B/Pop artist based out of Los Angeles, CA in the mold of Justin Timberlake & Robin Thicke (high praise yes, but there are some similarities.) Leonard Friend almost quit music during the winter of 2010 when he decided to leave his post as front man of the now defunt Brooklyn band, The XYZ. Whether you like Leonard Friend or not, you must respect the ridiculous dancing he pulls off while sitting in a chair. Look for Leonard’s first project, EP Lynyrd Frynd dropping January 30th.
Hip-Hop | Sozay – Higher (Featuring Lupe Fiasco & Corey F.A.M.E.)
Posted by GMONEY on August 22, 2011
The 4th and final single from Los Angeles rapper Sozay off his forthcoming mixtape Dance With The Devil. This track is the full package: nasty synth driven beat, epic chorus compliments of Lupe, and smooth verses.
Download: Sozay – Higher (Featuring Lupe Fiasco & Corey F.A.M.E.)
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Electro-House | Rather Red
Posted by GMONEY on July 9, 2011
Rather Red aka Tommy Raymond, is a 23-year-old musician based out of Los Angeles. Originally from Honolulu, Tommy attributes his ever-morphing style to his environment. “Both Hawaii and L.A. are very dynamic places with diverse populations. That open-minded way of life has shaped my musical interests to the point that I don’t dwell on genre, or even medium.” This open-minded approach to his art has allowed this upcoming producer to create some really unique and interesting content.
Albums, Dubstep, Electro | Doctor P, Liberty, Hirshee, Kids At The Bar | DUBSTEP & ELECTRO
Posted by GMONEY on April 13, 2011
From finals to finalizing summer internships, life has been semi-stressful lately. Locating the perfect loft/apartment for summer partying hasn’t been the easiest process, either. Since I’ve clearly neglected Fresh New Tracks as of late, I decided to throw up a post with my favorite tracks from the past week or two.
Liberty is new on the scene. Composed of two dudes from Los Angeles, Liberty has generated quite the buzz as of lately. Their track “Middle Fingers Up” is an absolute must download. Apparently, the duo dropped the track as part of their upcoming release entitled the “Middle Finger Project.” Check out their Soundcloud for more information.
DOWNLOAD: Liberty – Middle Fingers Up – MUST DOWNLOAD!
The following two heavy dubstep tracks are sweet concoctions– “treats” which incorporate the perfect mixture of bass and “whomps.” How appetizing….
DOWNLOAD: Will Bailey and Figure – Bass Powa
DOWNLOAD: Doctor P – Watch Out
The vocals in the track posted below are insane. This is the sort of music that SHOULD be incorporated in the clubs (although I noticed that, while out in Los Angeles, clubs at least attempted to do so). It has that perfect electro feel and build. The incorporation of dubstep, however, solidifies this track. In my eyes, it deserves an A+….
DOWNLOAD: Hirshee Ft. Tonye Aganaba – So Good
This last track is nothing short of electro ecstasy. Kids At The Bar have done an excellent job remixing The Sound’s latest single, “Something To Die For.”
DOWNLOAD: The Sounds – Something To Die For (Kids At The Bar Remix)