Playlists | WARM AIR vol. 1
Posted by mimada on June 21, 2013
When it comes to summertime playlists, it’s a cutthroat battle for the ultimate, all-inclusive and trendiest compilation, so hear me out for a second. Allow me to introduce to you, Warm Air, a three-part series by yours truly that will coincide with the rise and fall of your sweet summer season. I present to you this first installment of my series on the first day of summer, appropriately, in hopes that you might enhance any which way you decide to spend your greatest allowance of sunlight with the shimmering sounds of some of my current favorite artists. This playlist in particular is for the moment you wake up when the possibilities for your day are limitless; the sun is sparkling everywhere from the leaves on the tree to the water in the pool and the hood of your new Bugatti. With a mimosa in one hand and your beach towel in the other, these tracks will inspire and motivate you to carpe the shit out of the diem. But what happens when the sun is hot, the babes are out and you’re ready to play? Stay tuned for volume 2, coming soon to a boombox near you…
Hip-Hop, Rap, RnB, Videos | Jeedy – Fine China (Remix)
Posted by admin on June 17, 2013
A new face to Fresh New Tracks, Jeedy, is a soulful emcee with poise and passion. The young cat has been working tirelessly since graduating college to perfect his craft and take his music to the next level. To hold his fans over until the release of his full mixtape, Jeedy decided to unleash a quick verse over Chris Brown’s “Fine China” instrumental. The song, as short as it is, does what it needs to do: show the world the talent which Jeedy possesses. Virginia-raised, Jeedy has made it his personal goal to put V-A on the map and being a resident myself, I couldn’t be happier.
Enjoy this tid-bit of music and stay tuned for plenty more coming very soon!
Electro, Mix, Trap | Hard Summer Future Stars Mini-Mix #5 feat. Keys N Krates
Posted by mimada on May 30, 2013
Okay woah, I’m just gonna cut to the chase here and say this mix is BANGIN – Keys N Krates is proving themselves as a serious predator in the music game right now. This has got pretty much every track that you need to play at your parties if you ever want anyone to have any sort of fun right here, perfectly transitioning one into the next. Granted, my favorite parts are Keys N Krates original songs, especially I Just Can’t Deny (7:25). And you know, I can’t deny that this will probably be the only thing I listen to for the rest of the weekend.
As you can see, this is the 5th installment of HARD’s Future Stars Mini-Mix Series, which has so far featured Paper Diamond, Jerome LOL & Samo Sound Boy, Green Lantern and Justin Jay. You can check out those sets and many more here (can’t promise they’ll be as good as this one though…!)
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Download: Keys N Krates Future Stars Mini-Mix
Tracklist:
KEYS N KRATES – TREAT ME RIGHT (GRANDTHEFT REMIX)
SALVA – BBQ
KEYS N KRATES – POURIN UP (DEMO VERSION)
2 CHAINZ – MAKE IT WORK (ILLO BOOTLEG)
TNGHT – ACRYLIC
GRANDTHEFT AND CHRISTIAN RICH – DEEP
JACKAL – BOUNCE
KEYS N KRATES – I JUST CAN’T DENY (DEMO VERSION)
DAMN KIDS – BAKBA
KENDRICK LAMAR – M.A.A.D. CITY
KEYS N KRATES – DUM DEE DUM
Hip-Hop, Videos | Dillon Cooper – State of Elevation [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on May 26, 2013
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Brooklyn boy, Dillon Cooper, recently shared his second video single off his highly anticipated debut project, Cozmik. Similar to his first release, Survival of the Fittest, Coop flexes on a 90’s sounding beat by Muvafux. Dillon elevates from his previous releases with ingenious wordplay, a smooth hook and an non stop energy in front of the camera. Release date for the mixtape is still unknown, but I’m confident Dillon won’t release this until he reaches a state of perfection.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Mike Stud: Relief [Album]
Posted by LoffyG on May 12, 2013
After releasing a successful mixtape, viral videos, weekly remixes and nothing but free music, Mike Stud has finally released his debut album Relief. The album features 12 tracks, 9 of which have never been heard before. Debuting as the #1 hip-hop album on iTunes and #2 overall, Mike has definitely put in work and earned the success he and his album are having. At the low price of $7.99 you can’t go wrong. Preview the album here and support by purchasing the album using the link below!
PURCHASE: Mike Stud – Relief [iTunes Album]
Featured, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever [Mixtape]
Posted by Grubeats on May 7, 2013
It’s been one hell of a year for Visionary Music Group/Def Jam crooner, Logic. When you’re junior mixtape exceeds 500,000 downloads in a short years time, it’s not easy to maintain the same charisma, confidence, and quality and delivery it cohesively in a full bodied 20 track mixtape. Logic is that minority statistic, disproving critics that were convinced a major deal would lead to “sell out records”. Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever epitomizes the intersection of fluent lyricism and major mainstream production. Yes, he signed to Def Jam, but it should be noted that his core is still VMG. Logic has not changed. The team has not changed. The music has not digressed. The bank account….may have gained a few fruitful commas.
“Everybody talk about logic, no sell out
Bitch I had a deal for you before it fell out” – Logic (Tim Westwood Freestyle)
I’d give you a track by track analysis of this project, but quite honestly if I committed to that, I would be sitting here for more hours than I have. Ultimately, I’m a fan just like you. We share the same passion when listening to the music. From here I can only hope those who haven’t opened their ears to Logic do just that. Listen. I won’t tell you to play this record or play that record because it’s all personal preference. The substance and depth is consistent track to track. Yes, there are some notable features, but to be quite honest, Logic outshines them all. Enjoy the music, you’re witnesses the come up of a legendary figure.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever [Mixtape]
Hip-Hop, Preview | Clams Casino Ft. MF DOOM – Bookfiend
Posted by Mach on April 29, 2013
I know last week I posted a remix mixtape someone did of MF DOOM, but I am more excited to be posting up this fresh track from the master lyricist. Collaborating with one of Hip-Hop’s top producers right now, Clams Casino and MF DOOM were meant to work together. Clams did a incredible job on this usual DOOM vibed beat, it really sets up MF DOOM to spit as he does, with the the utmost understandings of the universe. No release date yet, but this track will release sometime this year.