Hip-Hop, Videos | Skiff – Hard To Tell [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on October 2, 2013
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Skiff takes a stab at a Nas sample on his newest visual release, “Hard to Tell”. The AllHandzOnDeck indie signee keeps his punchlines tender with a distinguished voice and impressive production by Brownz Boogie. Stay tuned as Skiff preps for his debut project due out later this year.
@RealSkiff | @Wyclef | @AllHandzOnDeck
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…
Hip-Hop, Videos | Drake Debuts “Too Much” featuring Sampha on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Posted by W8 on September 14, 2013
Drizzy on the straight up feels, bleeding that emotion with the help of Sampha’s silky smooth voice.
Ambient | Yahtzel – High With Me
Posted by dshaq on August 9, 2013
Where do I even begin with this song? There are so many things right with this song, it’s unbelievable. The simple melodic piano, the high pitch voice that just works, the fantastic drums, those jungle vibes towards the end of the song, the list goes on and on. Get in tune with Yahtzel and the genre that is ambient trap, it’s coming for ya. Peep this track below and like the man’s FB for the download. You’re gonna want it, trust me.
House | AC Slater & Anna Lunoe – All Night
Posted by Middy on August 7, 2013
I am generally pretty skeptical of covers, especially taking songs into different genres, but AC Slater & Anna Lunoe nailed it. It is more of a remix / cover, then a pure cover, since it only takes bits and pieces of the original “Power Trip” from J Cole & Miguel. The track takes a simple vocal motif, spins it into new light with Anna Lunoe seductive voice and adds an irresistible groove, with a mixture of deep and bright synths. It is free, so just get it now. He is also a part of Jack Beat’s upcoming remix EP, coming next week, so preview that below.
Free Download: AC Slater & Anna Lunoe – All Night
Chill, House | Robin Schulz – Waves (Bootleg)
Posted by VMan on August 1, 2013
Robin Schulz dropped a bootleg remix of German artist Mr Probz’s track “Waves” 3 months ago and it’s so sensational I had to share! Mr Probz’ soulful voice makes this record, and Schulz adds his touch by layering it with some sexy drums, some light guitar riffs and some piano chords to make it just perfect. If you’re looking to relax, and get some peace of mind, just press play, “Waves” has that summer sound to get you feeling right. Ya’ll know the drill, this is a must listen, and a must download!
Free Download: Robin Schulz – Waves (Bootleg)
Hip-Hop, RnB | Alicia Keys – Unthinkable (Fwdslxsh Remix)
Posted by Mach on July 16, 2013
Fwdslxsh releases a more chill tune for our Summer listenings today. Remixing an Alicia Keys classic, Fwdslxsh contributes a wonderful melody to the singers beautiful voice. The track is one build-up, climaxing half way through and then mellowing out again. Where I live it is a terrible looking day outside, this remix turned out to be a perfect fit to put a smile on my face. The track is part of a 26 track compilation from Pragmatic Theory Records called “Elevated Patterns”.
Free Download: Elevated Patterns Compilation
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