Dubstep | Teknian – Acacia
Posted by Sev on August 24, 2012
Over the past few months Teknian has been under my radar as an uprising producer on the cusp of storming the EDM scene. Creating some darring, groundbreaking tunes this talent has been producing some of the best of quality tracks the past few months. Finishing up his EP for Inspected, we can only wait and see what outstanding music he unleashes for us. In the meantime as part of a free EP from Biosphere Recordings we get this awesome serene sounding, dark influenced banger for FREE. Grab this track along with the others off of Biosphere Recordings Facebook HERE.
Hip-Hop | Upper West – Summer Funk (Good Ol’ Days) [Official Video]
Posted by dshaq on August 21, 2012
Upper West always has some of the catchiest choruses and beats, and this brand new Summer Funk track is no different. Sampling the classic Mungo Jerry track, they add that Upper West touch and make it their own. Doug adds some quality verses on this one, with Jessie providing the vocals. Video done by Jon Kilmer. Hit up their Twitter and Facebook below.
Hip-Hop | Ab-Soul – Nibiru (Prod. by JMSN)
Posted by W8 on August 16, 2012
It’s a rare moment to hear this level of awareness being conveyed to this demographic. A track like this comes less often then Nibiru transits. Ab-Soul made the entirety of the track quotable, and JMSN came through with a quality beat. I breathe this knowledge, and it feels like yesterday I was tuned in to the live radio show at the end of this track. I appreciate the lyricism although certainty of any kind bothers me. You know some thoughts and words, me too! Imagine it’s all fiction if that helps. Thanks goes to Anu.
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | Domo Genesis & The Alchemist – No Idols (MIXTAPE)
Posted by dshaq on August 9, 2012
Although this is a little late, what we have here is one of the best produced mixtapes of all year. No if, ands, or buts. Straight up, what The Alchemist did to this project is magical. Domo Genesis, garnering some really good features, came out of his shell and really showed his true potential on this tape. After this, I think Domo has a real shot at a decent solo career, just as long as the production is this quality. I’m interested to see what people think of this tape and if they think it’s as good as I do. Any and all comments/opinions drop them in the comment box below.
Electro-House | Rather Red – Stigmata
Posted by Mach on August 3, 2012
Rather Red is rather good. He is no stranger to FNT, and is extremely consecutive with his releases which I hold to be very important when I listen to an artist. Thought his mashup of this track with Justice and Simian is good, I have to say the instrumental alone brings greater enjoyment. Rather Red has created some of the most epic remixes, which is why the quality of this track is no surprise but is sweet enough to be one.
Albums | KAM Royal — Still Waters [Mixtape] + One Time [Music Video]
Posted by jeffwbaird on July 22, 2012
Way too many people have been sleeping on this tape. I’ve always paid attention to KAM’s moves, but only after posting the Time Out Club posse cut “Cosmic Consciousness” (on which he has the first verse) did I decide to take a deeper look. His most recent tape—a collaboration with Kid Vision (the beat virtuoso behind “Cosmic Consciousness”)—features what is by far the most mature sound we’ve heard from KAM, yet with all his idiosyncrasies and characteristic humor intact. This project flows extraordinarily well for a mixtape— which is largely a nod to Kid Vision—who provides one of the most impressive album-length backdrops that you’ll ever hear on a free mixtape. And there’s KAM’s wit, sharpness, and personality, which permeates every track. Still Waters is a tribute to the movement of artists trying to bring underground hip-hop back towards substance and quality, steering clear of the pop-oriented punchline rap that is quickly saturating the blogosphere.
As a bonus, KAM dropped off the tape’s first video, to one of my favorite tracks “One Time.” Enjoy this laid-back, playful visual and be sure to cop the tape—I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFtvbiQJDd8&noredirect=1
KAM Royal — Still Waters [Mixtape]
“Still Waters” cover art—painted by Kid Vision
Dubstep | Kill Paris – The Love We Shared (2012 B-Side)
Posted by Sev on July 19, 2012
Kill Paris and his funky dubstep never gets old. Every track this amazing producer has put out so far has given off some nice positive summer vibes that I could jam out to non-stop on repeat all day without getting tired. I absolutely love what he did with this track by taking the chorus from In My Mind (Axwell Remix) and just turning it into a mid-tempo,dubstep summer banger. Always giving us the best in production quality, it is highly unlikely to see this Ableton certified producer ever disappoint. I recommend all upcoming producers looking for little hints and tips to check out his youtube channel that can be found at the bottom along with his other social medias.
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