Hip-Hop, RnB | High Hopes – Phases
Posted by VMan on March 22, 2014
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It’s an easy Saturday night, I’m checking out my boy K-Woody‘s latest single “No More” and SoundCloud continuously streams me to “Wherever You Are” and I’m immediately captured by Shannon Livewell’s vocals and K-Woody’s laidback ‘talk to’em’ flow. Yes, I’ve been sleeping on this project. Entirely tracked and mixed in Nashville, TN “Phases” is some real shit, no other way to put it, and that’s why it’s good. With productions by Nate Fox, Ghost Notes, Big K.R.I.T., and more, this is a solid album which deserves your attention. I’m going to let you feel this one. This is a must listen. Peace!
Hip-Hop | DJ Skee, DJ Whoo Kid, DJ MLK SXEW Vol 2
Posted by VMan on March 14, 2014
In celebration of SXSW down in Austin, DJ Whoo Kid, DJ Skee, and DJ MLK put their forces together and lined up an impressive roster of hip hop acts for the release of SXEW Volume 2. With acts such as Daft Punk, Jay-Z, TI, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Chief Keef, Curren$y, Rich Homie Quan and more, you’re going to want to download the whole project and let it play. My favorite tracks off the project would have to be the LL Cool J record “All Night Long,” TI and DJ Whoo Kid’s “Girlfriend”” and Jay Z and Daft Punk’s “Computerized.” This is a must listen and a must download!
RnB | Erik Hassle – Pathetic
Posted by VMan on March 4, 2014
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If you’re not paying attention to Erik Hassle, now would be a good time, I’ll admit I just discovered him a few minutes ago, and this guy is amazing. With “Pathetic” off his 6 track EP “Somebody’s Party,” I don’t invite you guys to just play this record, but to actually stream the whole project on his SoundCloud, it’s that good. A mix between Prince, and Robin Thicke, with the vocals, over new age Electo-R&B productions, this project is straight perfection. Give it some time before the US picks up on Erik, but it’ll happen, bigger than Disclosure in my opinion. This is a must listen and a must download!
iTunes: Erik Hassle – Pathetic
Hip-Hop | Billy Jones – House Party Mixtape
Posted by VMan on March 4, 2014
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DJ Bill Jones, who you might know as the official DJ for Drake’s Club Paradise tour recently released a free beat tape entitled “House Party” and I carefully selected 2 beats off the project that stood out to me. MC’s, if you’re looking for your Trinidad James moment, I wouldn’t sleep on this opportunity to conceive a record over these and reach out to Bill Jones with the final product. This could take you a long way! This is a must listen and a must download! Click on ‘more’ to stream the whole project!
Free Download: Billy Jones – House Party Mixtape
Pop | Pharell – G I R L
Posted by VMan on February 26, 2014
Pharell’s new album G I R L is exclusively streaming on iTunes Radio in preparation for its release March 3rd. The 10 track project includes collaborations with Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. Check the track list below, and catch the live stream here.
1. Marilyn Monroe
2. Brand New ft. Justin Timberlake
3. Hunter
4. Gush
5. Happy
6. Come Get It Bae ft. Miley Cyrus
7. Gust of Wind
8. Lost Queen
9. Know Who You Are ft. Alicia Keys
10. It Girl
Hip-Hop, Videos | Azad Right – Self Made [Music Video]
Posted by Grubeats on February 20, 2014
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Poised with determination and a willingness to succeed, Azad Right showcases his self made talent on his newest video single off his upcoming project, For The Hopeful. Rick Ross may be the most noteworthy, overweight character to coin the phrase, “Self Made”, but Azad’s resume validates the truth in this record, as he simultaneously pays respect to those who have come before him.
Free Download: Azad Right – Self Made (Prod. by ChromeBully)
Hip-Hop | Choo Jackson – Windows
Posted by VMan on February 20, 2014
Choo Jackson releases visuals for “Windows” directed by ElephantxElephan, off his forthcoming sophomore project “Slightly Dark.” The 23-year-old Pennsylvania native is signed to Mac Miller’s REMember Music label, and preaches on this one with a “smooth like leather” flow. The life of an up and coming rapper is not easy, you really have to believe in yourself no matter what everyone else tells you, and Choo expresses this on his record. We believe in you Choo, your window of opportunity is open and at reach. This is a must listen and look out for his upcoming project!