Hip-Hop | OnCue – Cereal (Prod. by CJ Luzi)
Posted by Grubeats on January 3, 2013
What’s up FNT family, it’s been too long since we last connected. Now that the holidays have passed and the frigid temperatures have forced me to post up on top of my heated mattress, it’s time to feed my blogetite. Knowing I had to come back with heat, I cordially present to you Cuey’s first release off his sixth coming mixtape, Angry Young Man. As expected, board work comes from the 22-year old Jersey native, CJ Luzi. Although this track may have felt like a long time coming, I can assume you “Cereal” was worth the wait. Cuey’s voice is ripe and his raps are as potent as ever. With releases of this caliber, it won’t be long before these two are graduating from “cereal for dinner”.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Grubeats’ Hip-Hop Roundup
Posted by Grubeats on October 22, 2012
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[First off, I’d like to apologize to everyone for the lack of hip-hop delivered by myself over the last couple weeks. One of those times when the “real job” takes priority over the “dream job”. I’ve highlighted some of the tracks I’ve missed lately, so although they may be a bit late, they all need to be heard. Hope you enjoy. – Grubeats]
Mid tour, Timeflies deliver the latest episode of The Clockumentary. Welcome to the show.
West Coast prodigy, Kendrick Lamar is busy tending to the media as they boast the beauty of his first studio album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city, released today under Top Dawg Ent, Interscope, and Aftermath. Grab the album on iTunes or head to your local Target and pick up a physical copy of the deluxe edition. This is one of those albums you’ll show your kids one day (when they’re old enough).
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Feeling froggy once again, Tayyib drops off another loose track featuring fellow Philly-via-Flint native, Gilbere Forte, for a stunt worthy cruising track. With a Nintendo inspired beat crafted by 2Astronauts, this is the type of track I’ve been waiting to hear from Tay.
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Newcomer Nick Ingram lets go a Cuey laced feature entitled, “This Moment”, which is featured on his brand new free album, Chrome Roses.
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While Seattle’s fan base is currently captivated by the success of Macklemore, young preacher, Sol, continues to release very impressive and insightful music. Amidst his journey in East Africa, Sol continues to write and even record overseas, delivering a new perspective in his music. Enjoy this one and expect another album coming from the Zilla early in 2013 (hopefully).
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I introduced Devine Carama to FNT a couple weeks back with his final single, “White Girl Lost”, before the release of his mixtape, It Was Rewritten (A Nas Tribute). As if the mixtape wasn’t enough, Carama lets loose an additional track, “ADHD Flow”, that reinforces his lyrical artillery.
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KURT has impressed me over and over with his freestyles and remixes over some of the hottest industry hits. Although this one isn’t hot off the vinyl, I don’t believe it has received the credit it deserves. With that being said, enjoy this rendition of “Diced Pineapples”.
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Albums, Hip-Hop | Captain Midnite — All This Will Fade [EP]
Posted by jeffwbaird on October 14, 2012
In an era where producers are rewarded for providing formulaic, derivative instrumentals, creativity can really catch my ear. Thus was the case with Seattle producer/singer Captain Midnite, whose singles featuring Kyle Lucas and OnCue dropped last week (see here). Midnite is a producer adamantly focused on providing dense textures, with stirring synths that empower his own sung choruses, and the rhymes of his featured emcees. Throughout his new EP, All This Will Fade, Midnite highlights his idiosyncrasies and versatility as a producer, clearly influenced by a wide variety of sounds and yet committed to robust drums and staples of hip-hop production that keep his beats grounded. This six-track EP is heavy on originality, and features strong vocal performances by Midnite himself, OnCue, Kyle Lucas, and Slow Dance. Check him out on Facebook and Twitter.
DOWNLOAD: All This Will Fade (EP)
Hip-Hop | Captain Midnite ft. Kyle Lucas & OnCue – “Ashes Rising”
Posted by LoffyG on October 2, 2012
Seattle producer/singer Captain Midnite is set to release his upcoming EP All This Will Fade on October 10th. In anticipation he gives us one of the heavy feature tracks from the project. Teaming up again with Kyle Lucas, who was featured on his previous release “Apollo” as well as recruiting OnCue. Follow Captain Midnite on Facebook & Twitter.
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Mick Boogie x HYPETRAK – Represent The Stripes [Mixtape]
Posted by Grubeats on July 24, 2012
With the 2012 Summer Olympics only three days away, the infamous Mick Boogie teamed up with HYPETRAK for an Olympic inspired mixtape. Adidas supplies the stripes, while some of our favorite up-and-comers highlight the tape with exclusive new releases, including the likes of OnCue & Action Bronson. I haven’t heard the tape in full just yet, but so far it’s well worth a DL. In the end, it’s for America. America the beautiful, dammit. Lace up your library with these new tracks and be sure to show love to the Olympians wearing the red, white, and blue starting this friday, 7/27 in London.
P.S. Yes, that Iman Shumpert is the New York Knicks Iman Shumpert. Sadly, I can’t say he’s any worse than Lou Williams or Ron Artest, but then again, that means less than nothing.
Hip-Hop, Videos | OnCue – New Religion [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on July 6, 2012
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It’s refreshing knowing when OnCue is readying a new video release, you can always expect something that strays from the norm. Videos can at times be extremely repetitive, but when you have the ability to create an abstract video such as “New Religion”, you differentiate yourself from the rest of the league. Cuey stays high on his young-n-up-n-comin-sh*t by delivering a video like nothing I’ve ever seen before. ART. This is just another reason why Cuey is always so high on my totem pole of up and coming artists. Credit director Adam Ross with another job well done, along with producers Just Blaze and Party Supplies with a bangin’ instrumental.
DOWNLOAD: OnCue – New Religion (Prod. by Party Supplies & Just Blaze)
FYI – Cuey is no longer @MyNameCuey but now he is officially @OnCue | Follow Here
Hip-Hop | Rich Kid(Video) – OnCue (prod. by Brenton Duvall and C.J. Luzi)
Posted by J_Salzer on May 7, 2012
The highly anticipated video for OnCue’s hit single Rich Kid was dropped off today. The track is co-produced by Brenton Duvall and C.J. Luzi, so you know it’s good. The verses seamlessly transition into hooks and choruses. The song tells a stunning tale of OnCue’s life, and even though he never was a rich kid, if he keeps making music like this, best believe he’ll be dying one. The video is a bit trippy at times, but you’re quickly brought back to reality by Cuey rapping. As opposed to watching a rapper travel through places, and seeing things un related to the music, this video is pure Cuey. We’ve come to expect as much from his videos, Feel Tall being another one of my personal favorites.
With so many rappers making music now a days, there’s something for everyone, which proves to be both a blessing and a curse. If you aren’t a fan of OnCue, you’re bound to find something else you like. But no matter what your feelings are, this man is making unique music.