Hip-Hop | Raz Simone – Still Mobbin (Music Video)
Posted by VMan on February 6, 2014
The Black Umbrella Group and Raz Simone hit us with their latest black and white visuals for “Still Mobbin” featuring vocals from Ariana DeBoo, off the MC’s upcoming album Cognitive Dissonance, Part 1, and folks pay attention! I’ve had this track on repeat ever since I played it,, from the production, to the flow, to the vocals, “Still Mobbin” has it all. I’m excited for this project, and I hope you are too! This is by far a must listen!
Alternative, Electro | Erik Hassle – Talk About it (feat. Vic Mensa)
Posted by yabishcic on February 5, 2014
Celebrating my first post in a while with some Erik Hassle & Vic Mensa. After four weeks of movin’ around the country and making it safely back to California, I FINALLY have internet, which I’ve been without for quite awhile…So long stone age!!!
Off his upcoming “Somebody’s Party EP” set to release 3/4/14, Erik Hassle has dropped some seriously intimate songs. I’m not one to jump and post a ushy gushy article either, but this song has rubbed off on me the last couple of days and the beat is simply to die for. Enjoy your afternoon while I enjoy my Facebook feed… And this song for that matter.
Hip-Hop | Raz Simone – Don’t Shine
Posted by VMan on January 30, 2014
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Last week I introduced ya’ll to Raz Simone, the MC from Seattle who signed to 300, a new label headed by Lyor Cohen, and backed by Google, with his track “Sometimes I Don’t” featuring Sam Lachow. This week his management hit me with his latest single “Don’t Shine,” off his upcoming album Cognitive Dissonance: Part One, where Raz spits on his environment and where he grew up, and just like its title, it’s not bright. One thing’s for certain, if Raz keeps it up, his future will be. I’m all about real hip hop, and rap records with substance, and musicality, Raz’s talent embodies all of that. This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Raz Simone – Don’t Shine
Trap | Illstrtd – Spacejam
Posted by Middy on January 29, 2014
It is always a joy to click on a random submission in the sea of unread emails that sit in my inbox and find something really good. All the way from sunny and warm Melbourne, Australia, Illstrtd adds his name to the talented chillwave, trap artists who are taking over from down under. Taken from his upcoming EP, “Spacejam” is rife with well-placed, pitched vocal samples over a bed of piercing high hats and a bouncy melody. Grab the free download and look for the EP soon.
Free Download: Illstrtd – Spacejam
Ambient, Chill | ORCA – My Zenith
Posted by BP on January 28, 2014
Cream Collective has been killin’ it lately. Orca is the newest addition to the Cream Collective, hailing from Brighton, Britain. “My Zenith” is chill, relaxing and tranquil, without being boring. Birds chirp along with occasional subtle vocal sampling over an ethereal atmosphere in this mellow masterpiece. Look out for his upcoming collaboration with SYZ in February on Cream Collective, and grab this one for free straight from Soundcloud!
Hip-Hop, Rap | Azad Right – Bad Energy
Posted by Grubeats on January 23, 2014
LA native, Azad Right, takes a moment to reflect on the hatred and misfortune that he and his community have experienced in the recent months. While the majority of hip-hop you probably hear is warm and often even diluted, Azad ensure’s the field that he’s here to offer introspective rhymes fed from the world around him. “Bad Energy” was initially slated to be the outro to his upcoming project, For The Hopeful, but unable to hold this one back, Azad chose to let his fans have an unexpected gift.
If you’re feeling this one, be sure to peep Azad’s live Shade 45 freestyle over Dead Presidents II.
Free Download: Azad Right – Bad Energy
Albums | FNT Premiere: Moveltraxx’s “Tecnica” & “Aquafina”
Posted by Nick on January 22, 2014
I want to introduce you all to Moveltraxx, a Paris-based label that is by no means afraid to push the envelope on music: to test and stimulate its audience with a variety of styles and genres. Today, FNT was lucky enough to get the chance to premiere two tracks from their upcoming compilation “DMP6” that showcases the talent of their international caliber artists.
The first record is Ezekiel’s “Tecnica,” an original trap track with a quasi-Latin spin on it, and the second is “Aquafina” by DJ Tim Dolla, which showcases a fresh, unique sound design that just makes you want to get up and move – if you’re looking for something to slap on your way home from work and/or school today, you’ve found your winners.
DMP6 drops on January 28, so be on the lookout for a download, or pre-order on Juno.