Electronic | Brian Kramer – All Will be Lost (Mix)
Posted by Juicebox on November 26, 2012
After a brief hiatus in the studio to work on his original material, Brian Kramer is back at it again with a brand new mix to debut his up and coming mixtape entitled, “All Will be Lost.” What we love so much about Brian Kramer is that he doesn’t need to throw in the mainstream house bangers in his mixes to create a great mix. The guy has been DJing for over 6 years and it shows. Appreciate how well this entire project was mixed and recognize real talent when you hear it. The mix features six brand new bootlegs that he plans on releasing in the upcoming month so keep your eyes peeled for that. As a little bonus, we’ve included one of his previous bootlegs below that is 100% worth downloading.
Mashups | DJ Trademark – Diamond In The Rough EP
Posted by Juicebox on November 19, 2012
To conclude the previous two releases, DJ Trademark has released his next big project, “Diamond in the Rough.” The title couldn’t be more fitting as Trademark is undoubtedly the next up and comer of the mashup game. The seamlessness of the vocals over the instrumentals is unparalleled and the creativity/vision displayed on this EP is phenomenal. This is one of the best projects we’ve come across in a while, this is a must download.
Dubstep | Konec – Cascade EP
Posted by Sev on November 19, 2012
Rising star Konec has just released his first EP entitled Cacade EP, out not on ‘Dub-All or Nothing’. Most well known for his laser filled remix to N*ggas in Paris that has been rinsed out by xKore during his FP tour sets; that remix barely scratches the surface of what he has in store. This EP has a nice 16-bit/old school video game theme to it that won me over after my first play of Cascade. The intro to Cascade lures me into the track every time, and not to mention the amazing melody and transition into the intense drop. With Jaguar there is more epic feel throughout, with pauses in the intro between chords. After we have the suspenseful build-up complete, we get a taste of the drop a few seconds before, after which we are hit with the heavy growl along with some jaguar sounds between. The amount of detail in both tracks is outstanding, and each listen through you notice more and more. Along with the two originals we also have two fantastic remixes provided by Poisound and Centra. Poisound takes Jaguar and gives it his usually deathly drumstep touch to transform the track into a fast paced banger. Centra’s remix to Cascade is more along the lines of his uplifting style of DnB with a nice nero-funk styled drop. Be sure to grab this EP off of Beatport HERE, or iTunes UK HERE, or iTunes US HERE. As a little added bonus we got to talk with this outstanding artist in an interview that can be read after the jump below. It’s one of my favorite interviews to date, so don’t miss it. Show him some support on his social media’s that can be found in the links below.
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Hip-Hop, Review, Videos | Reflecting on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “The Heist” [Review & Documentary]
Posted by Grubeats on October 25, 2012
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First off, thank you to Jabari Presents for this fantastic production.
By now, many of you have hopefully scraped the wax out of your ears and christened your drums to the incredible art featured on Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ debut LP, The Heist. Yes it reached the #2 spot on Billboard, yes it sold 78,000+ units in week one, and yes the duo accomplished this all independently, but that is not why this project is so special to me and so many others. Mack and Ryan are still the kids you used to play neighborhood ball with. They’re still the guys who will shake your hand or take a picture with any fan on the street. They’re still representing authenticity for the people.
“The Heist” will be in consideration for the album of the year come December, that’s without question. What may fly under the radar is the amount of blood, sweat, tears, and man hours that went into this project by both Mack and Ryan. Lacking anything but determination and perseverance, this documentary shines light on what it means to be an independent artist working at such an eminent level. There are no handouts, no pampering, no CEO black cards. Loyalty, love, determination, resilience and passion for the art is the driver. If you are unable to see the transparency in their music, this album may not hold the same weight, but there is enough versatility on the project that you should still be able to connect with one or two records. On a final note, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will forever hold my respect. Although I’ve never met them personally, their music is honest, open and genuine enough to lead me to believe otherwise.
Below I’ve listed some of my personal highlights if you haven’t listened to the album and need a starting point. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the album, positive or negative, so please sound off in the comments section.
Most Creative Beat: “Thrift Shop”
Hip-Hop, Videos | D-WHY – Ballad Of An Asshole [Music Video]
Posted by Jess on October 12, 2012
It has been a little less than a month since D-WHY’s all-original free album Don’t Flatter Yourself dropped with a star-studded cast of producers and features. Now he has returned with a brand new video for “Ballad Of An Asshole” produced by G.O.O.D. Music’s rising star Hit-Boy. You can read more about D-WHY’s thought process on the song and video on his Tumblr. Check out the video above and be sure to grab Don’t Flatter Yourself for free here.
Pop, RnB, Videos | Jon Bellion – Paper Planes
Posted by Grubeats on October 1, 2012
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One thing I enjoy about blogging is venturing into genre’s I wouldn’t typically dabble with. Since I was first introduced to Jon Bellion, I have tried and tried to pinpoint an artist to compare him to. I’m yet to find one. He is too unique.
Long Island native, Jon Bellion prepares for his debut project under his newly inked deal with Visionary Music Group. After sparking a legitimate amount of buzz with his cover of Drake’s “The Motto“, Bellion returns to the music he was previously accustomed to creating; original compositions. Written and produced by the 21 year old himself, Jon exercises all of his musical talents, while his distinguished voice is really what shines brightest. Camera work credited to VMG’s own, GRVTY, who follows Jon through the winding wilderness in a slow motion shoot. Stay tuned as Translations Through Speakers will be dropping free later this fall.
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Chill, Hip-Hop | Jetpack Jones – Glow ft. LB (Prod. by Casey Calhoun)
Posted by J_Salzer on September 30, 2012
Lakewood’s hardest working emcee, Jetpack Jones, is back and better than ever with my favorite single of his to date. I find myself saying that each single he releases is my favorite of everything he’s released, which shows how incredible his progression is. When I first heard his music, a year and a half ago, I immediately fell in love with his unique style of rapping. 18 months later, he’s stayed true to his rapping roots, all the while improving his craft. This is the second single off of his next project, Jetpack Odyssey. Grab the track below courtesy of Jetpack and make sure you like his Facebook page below.