Electronic, Pop | PropaneLv – Games We Play (prod. by D.Shuts, Slap Disco & Chi Duly)
Posted by Jess on July 15, 2013
Remixer extraordinaire PropaneLv takes a step into the EDM world with his first original release in months: “Games We Play”. The song production, and visual, follow the songs turbulent concept to a T as Lv raps about a roller coaster of a relationship. The fusion of EDM and hip hop creates a very viable pop song for Lv & friends.
Given it’s EDM nature, “Games We Play” will likely be a bonus track on Lv’s upcoming album Varsity Blues. Lv’s camp is also releasing a mixtape of his remixes next week, which have garnered more than 3 million views on YouTube in the last year. Letter To The Industry drops July 22nd.
Download: PropaneLv – Games We Play (via Lv’s Facebook)
Cover, Hip-Hop | PropaneLv – Blood On The Leaves (Kanye West Cover)
Posted by Jess on June 25, 2013
It’s been 3 weeks since last heard from Lv. Word is, as he confirms in the video above, that he’s been in the studio with D.Shuts finishing up his debut album, Varsity Blues, due sometime in September. On another note, he really goes off on Kanye’s “Blood On The Leaves”. The vocals initially set a tone that is shattered when the beat drops. If you’re the impatient type just go straight to 1:14. Boom! #LTRMN.
Download: PropaneLv – Blood On The Leaves (via Lv’s Facebook)
Cover, Hip-Hop | PropaneLv – Crooked Smile (J. Cole Cover)
Posted by Jess on June 5, 2013
A couple days after J. Cole released the second single off his upcoming Born Sinners, hip-hops cover king comes through with a Crooked Smile cover. Lv barely touches the TLC vocals on the hook and adds his raspy and relatable verses. Lv’s debut project Varsity Blues is coming this fall.
Download: PropaneLv – Crooked Smile (via Lv’s Facebook)
Hip-Hop | XV – Hoop Dreams, Lupe Fiasco – Carrera Lu
Posted by Grubeats on September 15, 2011
Holy NBA wordplay. The Squarian King just keeps pouring them out. I’m starting to lose count, what is this like 5 tracks in 10 days? If you’re a basketball fan, you’re going to love this new cut from XV. Personally I’m a huge fan of sports inspired hip-hop songs and this is one of the best I’ve heard. Wale & J. Cole are two of my favorites for making athletic references, but XV holds his own on this one produced for anyone who ever had dreams of being a pro baller. A tight beat, a short Biggie sample, and ridiculously clever basketball wordplay sums up this track. Follow our boy on Twitter.
Download: XV – Hoop Dreams (Prod. by B. Dolla) (Very Freshhh)
Here’s an older bonus track from Lupe’s debut album, Food & Liquor, as Monday will mark the 5th year anniversary of the release. I apologize for the sub par quality, I’ll work on getting you guys a CDQ.
Download: Lupe Fiasco – Carrera Lu
*BONUS*
While we’re on the topic of sports inspired hip-hop tracks, here’s one i’ve been high on lately that some of you may have missed. Wale released this track, “Varsity Blues” on his recent mixtape, The Eleven One Eleven Theory, and just like the ’99 football flick, revolves around football.
Download: Wale – Varsity Blues (Freshhh)