Abstract Hip-Hop, Chill | Bedroom Beats #1
Posted by W8 on March 8, 2013
FREE DOWNLOAD: Mosch – Coelho (Simp Remix)
Above is a cool visual that is mixed well into the remix by Simp. Watching it makes me wonder… if we lived in a dimension where time was set to 18,000fps, would we even know the difference? haha, trippy. Anyways, ’til this day I’m still constantly jaded by having a musical taste that revolves solely around simplified beats that are no greater than hip-hop instrumentals. Twisted vocal samples, mingled with subtle sonic arrangements that aren’t so repetitive is all I need. That said, let’s hear some.
A superb new track from Affelaye, previously known as Joe Martin. All I know is that his productions are by far some of the cleanest, well put together beats I’ve heard. Listen below.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Affelaye – Never Felt Real
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Bootleg, Electro-House, Mashups | Nicky Romero vs. Green Velvet. vs. Cosmic Gate – Analog Flash (Omnia Mashup)
Posted by Spice on February 4, 2013
A nice Monday afternoon freebie from Omnia, who has mashed up Nicky Romero’s famed remix of Green Velvet’s “Flash” with Cosmic Gate’s 2007 tech-trance classic “Analog Feel.” The kicky bassline, dark melody, and off-beat hi-hats on “Analog Feel” are a perfect counterpoint to Nicky Romero’s minimal but hard-hitting reboot of “Flash.”
It also (sort of) bears mention that I tweeted “camera’s ready, prepare to flash” for no discernible reason this morning (wasn’t even listening to the song), and now this is here. Weird. It’s like I have ESPN or something.
Dubstep | Modestep – To The Stars (Genetix RMX)
Posted by Mach on November 30, 2012
Genetix is a God of all that is dirty and messed up about this world, isn’t it great? After watching countless live videos of this remix since the originals release about a year or more a go, Modestep gave this away as a freebie. Talk about TGIF. Now for some reason there is a slight little glitch in our player around 2:14. Don’t let that scare you away because I have checked the download and it is pure. Enjoy.
Free Download: Modestep – To The Stars (Genetix RMX)
Hip-Hop, Mashups | Can’t Hold The Wild (Mackelmore vs. Steppenwolf) – DJ 21azy
Posted by J_Salzer on June 2, 2012
I’m not usually a fan of mashups; I can’t stay on task for too long, and have trouble paying attention to all the different noises and having to pick up different songs and all that jazz. But DJ 21azy’s mashups have always been an enigma to me. For some reason, they keep me interested. He always seems to pick my favorite songs, and all of his mashups have the perfect mood. “Can’t Hold the Wild,” is no different, effortlessly combining Macklemore and Steppenwolf, DJ 21azy creates a mashup perfect for kicking off your summer.
Hip-Hop | Tayyib Ali – Dear Lord
Posted by dshaq on March 12, 2012
Ah, I remember the days when Tayyib Ali was just starting out with his debut mixtape. Now, every new song he releases has us on the edge of our seats, with good reason though. Tayyib has been killing it and ascending to stardom is the next stop on his journey. Jahlil beats on the switches while Tayyib goes in. Grab this and also if you haven’t seen the FNTxTayyib interview peep that HERE.
Videos | Skrillex – Bangarang (Official Video)
Posted by Spice on February 17, 2012
Brand spankin’ new music video for Bangarang, hot and fresh out the proverbial kitchen that is Skrillex’s manager’s Twitter feed. With cherry bombs, some Emperor Palpatine-esque electricity hands (I like Star Wars as much as Skrillex likes Peter Pan, NBD), and a climactic machine gun fight, this latest release is quite in keeping with Skrillex’s past videos — especially since the narrative once again explores the tension between right and wrong. Enjoyable video for an enjoyable song. Keep watching until the end, and be sure to snag the Bangarang EP (and its titular track) if for some reason you’ve been in space since December and don’t already have it.
Albums, Hip-Hop | Sol – Yours Truly [Album Review]
Posted by Grubeats on February 2, 2012
Feast your ears on Seattle’s newest hip-hop prodigy (well, new to my ears at least). What name comes to mind when you hear “Seattle Hip-Hop”? For an east coast native like myself, Macklemore was the easy answer. After opening my ears and mind to the 23 year old Sol (pronounced “Sawl”), I’ve learned Macklemore & the rest of the Seattle hip-hop scene is in very strong company.
Recently releasing a trio of EP’s titled “Dear Friends”, Sol dropped his first highly anticipated LP, Yours Truly, on January 20th. Quickly escalating up the iTunes charts, the indie album claimed the number one spot on the hip-hop charts and number four on the worldwide leader board. Although this was not the first time I had heard of Sol, it was the first time I really gave him a chance. His confident, yet reserved demeanor corresponds with his musical message and the music runs deeper than the recognition it may receive.
Yours Truly is an artistic representation reflecting Sol’s life, beliefs, experiences, and trials & tribulations of making it in the music industry. Listen through in full and you may find yourself painting scenes of to a movie (popcorn rap sold separately). Authentic bars, organic stories, and versatility, track after track. In addition, the project is presented as an album should be presented. Each song transitions into the next retaining a level of fluidity, there is balance, and a variety of sounds. Each song is a part of the bigger picture. The first time I listened, I found my ears increasingly fixating the deeper into the project I traveled. It’s one of those albums that is always better when you listen in full from beginning to end. Below is my personal reflection of each individual song (yes, I understand your thoughts and opinions may differ) along with a lyric or two that represent the song best.
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