Hip-Hop | PropaneLv – Control Remix
Posted by Jess on September 9, 2013
PropaneLv gets it. He wasn’t very quick to hop on “Control” as every rapper out there was doing it… and this certainly isn’t a “response”. It’s more like 3 minutes straight of masterfully crafted bars over one of the biggest beats of 2013 thus far. Lv touches on a lot of things and clues fans into some of the ups and downs in his camp lately.
He also announces that his debut album Varsity Blues due later this month is sponsored by Monster DNA. Good looks.
Albums, Hip-Hop | Connor Evans – The Road To Coachella [Free Album]
Posted by Grubeats on July 25, 2013
If you haven’t realized, it’s 2013 and white rappers are in. Connor Evans has that hybrid rapper/singer west coast sound. Rooted in Redlands, Cali, he can’t help but have some of that ganja influence in his rhymes, but don’t mistake him for a “weed” rapper. He raps with intellect, clarity, & confidence. “The Road to Coachella” is, well, Connor’s first steps on his journey to the big stage; The Road to Coachella. Not masked by any major features, this album is that sound hip-hop fans are fixed on. 15 tracks in, I can confidently say this young G may be seeing himself on the Coachella lineup sooner than he thinks. Listen through, but if you have the patience of a pigeon, start off with “Hipsters & Primadonnas” and “Ridin’ on a Storm”.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Connor Evans – The Road To Coachella [Album]
Hip-Hop | The Kings Dead – Honest Abe
Posted by admin on July 18, 2013
Coming off of the release of their mixtape Return of the Beast, the duo known as The Kings Dead has unleashed their newest single titled “Honest Abe”. Continuing with the darker sound they seem to have adopted, Alex Mendoza gives rapper, Sonny Shotz, a canvas to paint a picture of the music and culture that currently surround.
It surely has not been an easy return for the band since their several month hiatus, however, with releases like this one I imagine it’s only a matter of time before The Kings Dead have regained the buzz they had a couple years back. According to their website, it won’t be long before these kids hit the road once more, so be sure to catch them in a city near you!
Hip-Hop, Rap, Videos | Sam Lachow – King Lear
Posted by admin on June 10, 2013
Sam Lachow has been on my radar for quite some time now. The young man has proved himself time and time again with his soulful sound and self-aware rapping. However, “King Lear” is different. Sam goes a few steps deeper with his introspection and really digs in to his life and career as a rapper thus far. Perhaps it was the self-produced instrumental, or the self-directed and edited video? Either way, this song is more personal than much of Sam’s music, a trait that I endlessly respect and enjoy.
Take a gander at “King Lear” above, and be sure to tweet out #kinglear for a chance to win some cool prizes from the young Seattle emcee.
Hip-Hop | Maxxx Flair — Wake Up [EP]
Posted by jeffwbaird on May 19, 2013
After premiering two impressive leaks from this lyrically-gifted Yonkers emcee, his new EP Wake Up is here in full. While his past releases have highlighted his rapidly-growing skill as a writer and technical rapper, Wake Up is by far his most consistent record to date, and with a decidedly more reflective sound, Maxxx’s personality begins to shine on the record as we hear more of his story. In conjunction with the EP release, we also have the music video to his lead single, “Feels Right”, featuring Sunny Jones, who also produced the majority of the record. Enjoy the tape, and keep up with Maxxx Flair as I know he has some great work ahead of him.
Chill, Hip-Hop | Jetpack Jones – Cup Runneth Over
Posted by J_Salzer on April 28, 2013
Another week, another new track from the hardest working rapper in the game. Jetpack Jones releases yet another free track for his fans enjoyment. Jetpack has been a roll lately, releasing the best music of his career. I’ve seen an incredible amount of progression in the California rapper’s skills in the past two years, and his best is yet to come. The time has come for people to stop sleeping on Jetpack and wake up to the Jetpack movement. His latest song is a great introduction to his music if you haven’t heard it before. Check the track out below and be on the lookout for more Jetpack.
Hip-Hop, Pop | Bridge – Creature of Habit: Part 1 [Mixtape]
Posted by Grubeats on April 15, 2013
We introduced LA artist, and 1st Round Records signee, Bridge, a couple weeks back when he released his riveting video single, “Do Ya Right“. Last week the singer/songwriter/rapper released his debut mixtape, Creature of Habit: Part 1. Bridge’s style is definitely something for the tastemakers. From seductive vocals to hard bars, Bridge’s versatility between singing and rapping offers up a compelling balance for both the men and the ladies.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Bridge – Creature of Habit: Part 1 [Mixtape]