Videos | Rick Ross – Yella Diamonds
Posted by GMONEY on February 8, 2012
I don’t care what you kids at home who still live with their parents who listen to Lil Wayne religiously think, Rick Ross is the hottest MC in the world right now. The New Yorker recently said of the bawse:
“What matters is not the rap sheet but the rhyme, and the spin the m.c. can give to the trade. Ross’s success in mimicking drug lords has brought him the ability to live like one of them. Profiles have documented his large homes, his fleet of cars, his shopping sprees at watch stores, his solicitous entourage and flexible schedule. Ross may represent the final abandonment of hip-hop’s mandate to “keep it real,” a concept that goes by different names now but has not gone away. Perhaps listeners know that this is a version of “Miami Vice,” a show that Ross claims to have been inspired by. The appeal is less some kind of documentary thrill than Ross’s ability to transmit the confidence that comes from blithely running up roaming fees while driving a Rolls-Royce through Samoa.”
Basically, the New York Times is saying Rick Ross is a big ole’ phony with a perfect correctional officer attendance record. How can you blame them. It’s all true. That doesn’t matter though. Like all good pop music, rap is now theatre, and Rick Ross is simply playing a character. If you didn’t pick up “Rich Forever” the first time I encourage you to do so – as it will inevitably make you feel like you could be the biggest drug dealer in the world.
DOWNLOAD: Rick Ross- Rich Forever (Mixtape)
Progressive House | Otto Knows – Million Voices
Posted by Middy on February 8, 2012
The young up and coming Swede, my number one guy to watch out for in 2012, Otto Knows has finally released his much anticipated single “Million Voices” after many months of playing it out. A song that has been championed by Sebastion Ingrosso and many other big name Djs, it has all the makings of an early year anthem, so expect this one to be a staple of the first half of this year perhaps all of 2012. The name “Million Voices” derives from the vocal sample that Otto Knows used with a whole bunch of kids shouting and singing that works in perfect harmony with the rest of the song. The bass line flows perfectly with the vocals sample, while the various pitched synths create a euphoric feeling in this song that only grows on you. Link taken down, so get this amazing track on Beatport.
Trance, Videos | Trance Tuesdays
Posted by Middy on January 31, 2012
Dash Berlin & Jonathan Mendelsohn follow up their hit single “Better Half Of Me” with the sequel, “World Falls Apart” and it easily lives up to the lofty expectations set by the “Better Half Of Me”. Dash Berlin is known for making great music videos and the above video for “Better Half Of Me” is a prime example of that. Look out for the sequel to the video of “Better Half Of Me” with the video for the song “World Falls Apart” next week here or just find it on the Armada youtube channel. This is a big week with releases from Ferry Corsten, Dash Berlin, Maor & Levi and many more. These are all great uplifting trance songs for either relaxing or cruising down the freeway. Be sure to be on the look out for Ferry Corsten’s upcoming album “WKND” on February 24th and if you like these songs check out the artists on facebook etc. Do not pass up on these quality tracks from the 1st to the last, and support the artists on Beatport. I also included Dj Shogun’s radio show podcast and another song after the jump..
DOWNLOAD: Ferry Corsten ft Ben Hague – Ain’t No Stoppin’ (Original Extended Mix)
BUY: Ferry Corsten ft Ben Hague – Ain’t No Stoppin’ (Original Extended Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Dash Berlin ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – World Falls Apart (Club Mix)
BUY: Dash Berlin ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn – World Falls Apart (Club Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Boom Jinx Feat. Justine Suissa – Phoenix From The Flames (Maor Levi Remix)
BUY: Boom Jinx Feat. Justine Suissa – Phoenix From The Flames (Maor Levi Remix)
DOWNLOAD: Reminder – On The Beach (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
BUY: Reminder – On The Beach (Stoneface & Terminal Remix)
DOWNLOAD: Stonevalley – Hybrid (Original Mix)
BUY: Stonevalley – Hybrid (Original Mix)
DOWNLOAD: Ozo Effy – Endless World (Original Mix)
BUY: Ozo Effy – Endless World (Original Mix)
Alternative, Hip-Hop, Indie | WZRD (KiD CuDi & Dot Da Genius) ft. Desire – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie
Posted by W8 on January 31, 2012
Its been a pleasure watching musical genres of all kinds go from an abstract state into one colorful art form. There’s no greater evidence of this than Kid Cudi, known for dabbling in a variety of sounds and tempos, never could he simply be just a rapper. Teleport 2 Me, Jamie leans towards being an alternative indie record, and far from ever being acknowledged solely as hip hop. Actually, this track happens to sample from one of my favorite indie records, Under Your Spell by Desire. That’s a great thing, right when the game seems to have lost its oxygen, Kid Cudi’s musical diversity enters with a breath of fresh air.
Get it on iTunes.
DOWNLOAD: WZRD (KiD CuDi & Dot Da Genius) ft. Desire – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie
House, Videos | Jeremy Olander – The Drew / Animal Garden
Posted by Middy on January 28, 2012
Jeremy Olander delivers with this free two track EP that is exactly what you expect from Eric Prydz’ label, Pryda and Friends. These two songs are perfect for your rough Saturday morning with well developed builds and an excellent bass line, as well as subtle synth leads that crescendo into a combination of powerful synths and high energy bass. Be sure to watch out for this young Swede in 2012, with the continued support of Eric Prydz, a growing fanbase and a great 2011, this rising producer and Dj is sure to have a big year.
Download on FACEBOOK.
Preview, Progressive House | Preview: Neon Trees – Animal (Michael Brun Rework)
Posted by Middy on January 25, 2012
Michael Brun is ready for a huge 2012; coming off of a successful 2011 with the incredibly successful single “Dawn”, that was championed by Hardwell (He did an edit of it) and supported by many other big time Djs. Previewing this remix of the hit single “Animal” from Neon Trees, Michael Brun will be giving this amazing remix out for free on February 1st; a week from today as a token of gratitude for all the support he has been getting. Using the vocal sample perfectly, this remix takes this song to a whole new level with an array of uplifting synths that are a perfect fit for this song. Also be sure to watch out for another preview of his coming soon in February.
PREVIEW: Neon Trees – Animal (Michael Brun Rework)
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Preview, Progressive House | PREVIEW: Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Roll The Dice (Original Mix)
Posted by Middy on January 24, 2012
The suberb Swedes, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman coming off of their widely successful remix of Coldplay’s “Scientist” have previewed their upcoming single “Roll The Dice”. “Roll The Dice” brings to the table simply stunning synth work with a smooth piano and soft synth lead that crescendos into a break with a hard clap and pounding, alternating synth with some pitched synth overlay. To be released February 9th, make sure to watch out for these guys who are sure to have an absolutely massive 2012, as we predicted, though they may very well exceed all expectations.
PREVIEW: Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Roll The Dice (Original Mix)
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