Alternative, Pop | SomeKindaWonderful – Police
Posted by VMan on October 8, 2013
The 3 piece band from Cleveland, Ohio, SomeKindaWonderful sent over their GTA V inspired lyric video to their latest track “Police” and this is quality music. The sound is some kind of modern reggae mixed with soul and rock. Fun fact about this group, the lead singer Jordy Towers was signed to Interscope for a few years as a rapper, until he was dropped because he didn’t give in to industry demands to change his style. Could the camo butterfly logo be the symbol behind his transformation as an artist and what’s to come? I think it’s Interscope’s loss with this one, this band is the shit! Must listen!
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Chill | Weep – I Know U Got Work
Posted by VMan on September 26, 2013
Throwback Thursday to 4 months ago, Weep dropped “I Know U Got Work,” a beautiful instrumental piece with dope chopped samples that flow. You can choose to vibe out to this one, or move to it. I know personally, I can’t get enough of this track. I wouldn’t be mad either if MCs hopped on this one, the beat knocks: it has melody, soul, and elements of trap. Do yourself a favor, stream this tune, and download it, it’s a MUST!!
Free Download: Weep – I Know U Got Work
House | Patrick Hagenaar ft Moises Modesto – My Love (Mike Luck Vocal Remix)
Posted by VMan on September 23, 2013
London based Dutch producer Patrick Hagenaar sent over his latest record “My Love” off his label Colour Code Music, and this is spot on the kind of music I’ve been feeling lately: a little bit of deep house mixed with that retro 80′ sound. If you’re looking for dance music with soul, Mike Luck ‘s remix is the one for you! Peep the other remixes by Upjeet, Deft Duo, and Patrick Hagenaar’s Housey House mix here, and let me know which one you like best! This a must listen and support by copping the track on iTunes!
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iTunes: Patrick Hagenaar feat Moises Modesto – My Love (Mike Luck Vocal Remix)
Hip-Hop, Rap | Just Juice – Heart of Steel
Posted by admin on September 23, 2013
Some of you may remember Just Juice from the feature back on Fresh New Tracks a few months ago. Having undergone a name change to ‘Just Juice’ and done some serious maturing, it’s evident that the young man’s music has come a long way. “Heart of Steel” is the leading single off of his upcoming mixtape and really showcases what the Boston native has in store.
“Heart of Steel” features a well produced old-school instrumental from Ceej and Just Juice’s signature delivery. Juice has promised to give listeners “just [him], none of the other additives or bullshit, just juice straight from the heart and soul.” So be sure to check out the song below, grab the free download and stay up to date if you’re digging the sound!
Chill | Toe – Goodbye ft. Toki Asako (starRo Remix)
Posted by BP on September 21, 2013
StarRo, an artist from Los Angeles who puts out numerous emotional jazz, R&B, chill, and soul tracks, released this remix of “Goodbye ft. Toki Asako” by Japanese instrumental post-rock band Toe. This remix is expertly crafted and incredibly soothing. The drums and chimes bring in a few exotic sounds and the track is one you will definitely find yourself rocking along to. It’s different, but in a good way. This one’s free to download!
Hip-Hop | Tarik – Everything I Am Part 2 (Produced by Dante CK)
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 17, 2013
As promised Tarik drops a new track this week. On Tarik last tape, T.R.I.G.S he dropped a cover of Kanye’s hit Everything I Am. He follows that up with a part 2 that I can say is just as good as the first one. Follow him on his social media.
Hip-Hop, Rap | San Williams – #drugs
Posted by admin on September 14, 2013
A few days ago, I was perusing SoundCloud when I stumbled upon a rapper by the name of San Williams. Going in to the song with skepticism, (as I do with all random SoundCloud songs), I was instantly caught off-guard by San Williams distinct sound. A dark and raspy voice, the emcee has some bottled up emotion that spills on to each of his tracks. One in particular, “#drugs”, tells the tail of Williams quarrels with the drug game and his past experiences, speaking often times with a very pejorative tone towards the drug culture and those who use.
The song is powerful to say the least and the message behind really drives the whole project. Look below for what inspired San to write this song and also to stream/download the song itself.
San’s first encounter with drugs:
School had just ended. I was in third grade so instead of going to aftercare, I got to wait in the gym with the other big kids. On the average day, I’d sit in the gym for an hour or so till my mom picked me up, but this time my mom was already there. I knew something was wrong because as soon as I sat down I could see my mother’s eyes were red as if she had been crying.
“San, your dad was arrested today,” She whimpered as we pulled away from school. “ He was arrested for something that I just cant explain right now, but you will find out sooner or later, and when you do find out…” She then looked me straight in my eyes, the same way my father gave me that day on his bed “… When you find out just know that everything he did, he did for you.”
As we drove past our house my mother told me that we were going to visit him and the entire car ride there I felt numb, a feeling I still hold in my heart, a numbness that spreads from the edges of my toes to the crown of my head and throughout my soul. As we arrived at the station we began a process that to this day I still perform: starting with the waiting room then to the metal detectors and then to the holding area. My mother my sister and I walked towards the door with the guard in front and in we went.
Cracked glass smeared with a decades worth of filth and lies separated the two of us…