Events | Take Flight 2012: Hosted by Christine B. Quinn
Posted by GMONEY on December 28, 2011
Things are really heating up as we close into this weekends festivities. A few days ago, we announced our official sponsorship of Take Flight 2012, featuring mashup gods Kap Slap and 3LAU performing for two days in the heart of Downtown Dallas, TX. Well guys, things just got even more exciting with the addition of actress and model Christine B. Quinn (As seen in the September issue of Playboy magazine) as the host of this two night extravaganza. Even if you already have NYE plans, come out for the after hours action with 3LAU both nights from 2-6am. Stay tuned for more announcements and grab your tickets here.
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Videos | Ryan Leslie- Good Girl
Posted by GMONEY on December 26, 2011
Just a few months ago, a behind-the-scenes production leaked of Kanye West and Jay-Z’s creative process while making, “Watch The Throne.” in Wiltshire, England. While others were watching Kanye and Jay’s every move, I was looking at the other players in the room. Among them were Russell Crow, Beyonce, and Young Guru. Interestingly enough, however, I spotted Ryan Leslie in the video as well.
Last week, Ryan Leslie sat down with AllHipHop.com, and said that while in England, he had the opportunity to sit in on the “Watch The Throne” sessions and was heavily inspired by what he saw. It’s no surprise now, that Ryan is making this kind of music. He has struggled to find his own lane as an artist for years now. The quality of his production, however, has never been in question. Last night, he dropped the third of ten video that will make up the “Les Is More” visual album. It’s a champagne-laden track that has shades of Drake and Kanye West in it. The gold jewelry, black aristocracy lines, the whole nine.
The video was not received well by his fans, and in typical Ryan Leslie fashion, he issued a detailed response to those who had negative things to say about the video in question. I’m on the fence. I think it’s good that Ryan Leslie is getting edgier. He needs to evolve. If he doesn’t, he risks no longer being relevant. I can’t make up my mind on this one, so I’d like you to make it up for me. Leave me your thoughts in the comment section below. Should Ryan Leslie continue in this lane, or should he go back to his old neo-soul-I-made-a-perfect-SAT-grade-and-went-to-harvard image?
Hip-Hop | Twas The Night Before Blogmas (FNT Poem Edit)
Posted by GMONEY on December 24, 2011
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a blog post was stirring, not even a Deadmau5.
The stockings were hung by Big Life with care,
In hopes that the blogfather soon would be there.
The bloggers were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of must-downloads danced in their heads.
And ATexas in her ‘kerchief, and Mach in his cap,
Had just settled their brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
GruBeats sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window he flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw a rave bash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to Avicii below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and W8 with tiny reindeer.
With a throwback old track, so lively and quick,
I knew in a flash that it must be DJ St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his bloggers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
“Now Mach! now, W8! now, BigLife and Scoop!
On, Middy! On, ATexas! On, Sev and Jewcebox!
To the top of the blogs! It must be Ludacrismas!
GMoney spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the inboxes, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the blog world he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to the FNT team he gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a fresh new tracks good-night!
DOWNLOAD: Ludacris- Ludacrismas
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Asher Roth – Pabst & Jazz
Posted by Sev on December 20, 2011
The “Pabst & Jazz” Sessions are finally here and just in time for the holidays. Asher Roth released the mixtape late last night after his show debuting the tracks in Chicago. The whole mixtape is dope beats and dope rhymes and definitely worth the download.
Download: Asher Roth – Pabst & Jazz
DJ-Set, Events | Swedish House Mafia @ MSG 12/16/11
Posted by Middy on December 17, 2011
Last night was history, and millions of people around the world with 20,000 in attendance were able to witness Swedish House Mafia becoming the first electronic act to ever headline the historic Madison Square Garden and brought that place to another universe. There are simply no words to describe what happened at Madison Square Garden last night it was that good. Their stage presence was off the charts, the visuals and effects were unreal with fireworks (whaaaaat inside MSG!?!?!) and the song choice and mixing was outrageous. It was the true live experience with all 20,000 people in the crowd belting out the lyrics and melodies to all the songs with Tinie Tempah AND John Martin showing up to do vocals for “Miami to Ibiza” and “Save the World”. The only thing missing was Pharrel doing the vocal version of “One” and the roof may have come down. They played a bunch of upcoming stuff on Size and Axtone and possibly a new song of theirs at the very beginning that was incredible. Listening to this set does not do the night justice, only being there would be true justice to what happened last night, but enjoy this set because it was f*cking incredible. Tracklist after the jump.
UPDATED with a working stream and full video of show.
DJ-Set, Progressive House | Sets & Mixes: Michael Woods, Eric Prydz, Third Party
Posted by Middy on December 10, 2011
It is finals time, I know I am right there with you. I have exactly what you need for your music listening needs. Instead of changing songs and having the gaps in between songs distracting you, let these world class DJs give you an long, uninterrupted mixes to let you concentrate on cramming the entire semester into this one week. If you want more, just request in the comments. All tracklists after the jump.
Here is the Michael Woods Essential Mix he played last night on BBC Radio One. 2 hours jammed packed with hits of his own and others as well as unreleased material from himself and others.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wkfp
DOWNLOAD: Michael Woods – Essential Mix – 10-12-2011
Here is Eric Prydz’s set from EPIC, Eric Prydz in Concert, which is simply outstanding. I also included his set from earlier this year at Creamfields in the UK that was recorded for BBC’s Essential Mix.
DOWNLOAD: Eric Prydz pres. EPIC @ Alexandra Palace – 26-11-2011
DOWNLOAD: Eric Prydz – Essential Mix – Creamfields 27-08-2011
Here is the Third Party set from Max Vangeli’s Res Live show. Includes a bunch of unreleased stuff and quality bootlegs.
DOWNLOAD: Third Party @ ResLive 11_30_11
Hip-Hop | Upper West – Rainfall feat. Sarah Solovay
Posted by GMONEY on December 5, 2011
Just as I was about to call it a night, I got this gem in my inbox. Rainfall featuring Sarah Solovay is Upper West’s newest single off the upcoming mixtape, West Side Stories and is definitely worth checking out. This track has the perfect blend of a powerful chorus, catchy production, and smooth verses.
Download: Upper West – Rainfall