Electronic | juuku Comes “Alive Again”
Posted by VMan on April 26, 2022
Another emotional banger by the mysterious / anonymous DJ and producer, juuku. The new single “Alive Again” highlights his go-to production style that is hybrid sonically and emotionally. Taking elements of trap, electronica, and various other sub-genres, is a mixing pot of glorious sounds. Tune in to “Alive Again” above now and check out a quote from juuku on the release below the review!
“this song was the first song i made after going through crippling anxiety and depression late last year. i felt so numb to things and felt like a shell of myself during that time, but there was this one glimmer of hope that i could never describe pulling me back into who i felt i lost. awake again reminds me that no matter how long you think you’ve left something, there is a glimmer of hope deep inside – waiting to be awakened again” – juuku
Electronic | Mizgin Drops Upbeat Electronic Release Titled ‘Numb’
Posted by VMan on March 14, 2022
“Numb,” by Mizgin is one of those singles which makes you cock the head out of curiosity. Having plenty of production elements that click with the brain as different and original, this aspect plus the voice is at the heart of what is catchy with this release. Minimal at some points and technical at others, the drum work is yet another highlightable aspect which builds upon the infectious nature of what is at hand here. Giving the single a nice centerpiece is the vocal, which shines with a soulful and chipper disposition. “Numb” has many parts that win’s you over from start to finish.
Hailing from Sweden, Mizgin has had a diverse upbringing when it comes to her life story and musicianship. Singing at 8 years old and truly beginning to romanticize music at this age, her path would never be the same from this moment on. After connecting with producers and managers in 2013 plus releasing her debut in 2014, her career began to ramp up at this point. She had a major break with this release “Get You Off,” which the music video reached #4 on the MTV Top 100 charts and spent 12 weeks there.
Mizgin has many other accolades and adventures that go beyond what’s mentioned above, dive into her socials and streaming channels to learn more about this budding solo talent.
Hip-Hop, Rap | San Williams – #drugs
Posted by admin on September 14, 2013
A few days ago, I was perusing SoundCloud when I stumbled upon a rapper by the name of San Williams. Going in to the song with skepticism, (as I do with all random SoundCloud songs), I was instantly caught off-guard by San Williams distinct sound. A dark and raspy voice, the emcee has some bottled up emotion that spills on to each of his tracks. One in particular, “#drugs”, tells the tail of Williams quarrels with the drug game and his past experiences, speaking often times with a very pejorative tone towards the drug culture and those who use.
The song is powerful to say the least and the message behind really drives the whole project. Look below for what inspired San to write this song and also to stream/download the song itself.
San’s first encounter with drugs:
School had just ended. I was in third grade so instead of going to aftercare, I got to wait in the gym with the other big kids. On the average day, I’d sit in the gym for an hour or so till my mom picked me up, but this time my mom was already there. I knew something was wrong because as soon as I sat down I could see my mother’s eyes were red as if she had been crying.
“San, your dad was arrested today,” She whimpered as we pulled away from school. “ He was arrested for something that I just cant explain right now, but you will find out sooner or later, and when you do find out…” She then looked me straight in my eyes, the same way my father gave me that day on his bed “… When you find out just know that everything he did, he did for you.”
As we drove past our house my mother told me that we were going to visit him and the entire car ride there I felt numb, a feeling I still hold in my heart, a numbness that spreads from the edges of my toes to the crown of my head and throughout my soul. As we arrived at the station we began a process that to this day I still perform: starting with the waiting room then to the metal detectors and then to the holding area. My mother my sister and I walked towards the door with the guard in front and in we went.
Cracked glass smeared with a decades worth of filth and lies separated the two of us…
Hip-Hop | Nick Luebke – Numb (Remix)
Posted by LoffyG on November 26, 2012
DOWNLOAD: Nick Luebke – Numb (Remix)
Upcoming lady killer in the making, Nick Luebke is back with not only a new song, but a nice simple set a visuals to accompany it. This time around he remixes “Numb” by Usher making this the first remix he’s done since he first took the internet by storm in March with his “Call Me Maybe” remix. Just over a week ago I had the opportunity to see Nick Luebke perform as he opened for Mike Stud on two of his last four dates. He put on a good performance and his voice sounded great live. It’s only up from here.