Progressive House | Marlon Roudette – When The Beat Drops Out (Kid Arkade Remix)

Posted by on November 5, 2014

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I’ve been waiting for a meaningful Marlon Roudette “When The Beat Drops” remix cause yeah tropical house music is cool, but can we get something with a little more “oomf” for a track titled ‘when the beat drops?’ Kid Arkade obviously gets it, making Marlon’s latest accessible for the dance audience, going the hands in the air progressive electro-house route, layered with “everybody jump” drops for all your festival needs. This is a must listen, Marlon and Kid Arkade need to be heard!

Albums, Featured, Hip-Hop | Logic – Under Pressure [Album Reflections]

Posted by on October 21, 2014

Where do I begin?

Exactly 1,163 days I received an email.  That email just so happened to be my first official introduction to Maryland hip-hop artist, Logic.  Described as a young, talented MC known for his lyrical prowess – I couldn’t have said it better myself and fortunately for us, that’s still the same Logic we’re looking at today.  Since that introduction, Logic has been my favorite artist, period.  To call out a few – he’s genuine, personable, tenacious, confident, well spoken, and last but certainly not least, one BEAST of a rapper.  Preaching “peace, love & positivity” since the very start, he’s one artist who has stayed true to his message, through and through.  His story has undoubtably changed hundreds if not thousands of people’s lives for the better.  The craziest part is, Under Pressure is still just the beginning.

When asked what “Under Pressure” means to him, Logic responded,

“For me, it’s the duality of who I am. Being Bobby and being Logic, being under pressure personally in all the things that I go through in my life. Just as a regular dude, ’cause outside of music, there’s people who look at me like I’m not shit. I’m just little Bobby, dealing with the pressures from my family, where I come from. All that. Also, being in the rap game and just being under pressure to sell whatever you gotta sell.” [via XXL]

He’s right though – he’s the debonair “Young Sinatra” on the street, then he steps into the booth and all previous conceptions vanish. He embodies some form of legendary lyrical machine.  That to me is what separates Logic from much of his competition.

It’s clearly been a long time coming to deliver the album and as you’ll hear on “Growing Pains III”, he has recorded over 1,700 songs in the past 10 years, only 150+ of which have been released to date.  Under Pressure is far from a grab bag of records.  Carefully crafted, Logic and team have put countless hours into this album and I hope that after listening, you’ll recognize that.  The 12 tracks (15 on the Deluxe version) collectively paint a bigger picture.  As expected, the album is a very raw, personal look into Logic’s life, and more specifically his upbringing.  From family struggles to personal and musical accomplishments, you’ll truly understand the person behind the mic after listening to this album.

As if I haven’t already giving you enough of a reason to go buy the album, legendary producer No I.D. blessed it with his executive production.  I don’t mean to jump the gun, but typically anything he touches turns gold.  Then platinum.

“Conversations with No I.D
Who made hits with Ye, got hits with Jay
Now he wanna fuck around and make hits with me
If it’s meant to be, then it’s meant to be
Can’t express what that meant for me, what it mean to me
Man, I swear the shit like a dream to me, what it seemed to be” – Till The End [Track 12]

Last but not least, I want to once again give a shout out to the whole team at Visionary Music Group.  Logic’s in house producer, 6ix stepped up and destroyed the production on half of the album.  The rest of the team is too humble to take credit, but I thank you all for the work you’ve put in.  VMG is a blueprint for organic growth, keep at it boys (& girls?).

Without further adieu I suggest you GO GRAB BOTH DIGITAL VERSIONS on iTUNES and take a trip to your local record shop (or Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc.) and clear out the shelves (if you can beat Henry to it)!!!  100k the first week!

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Chill, Mix | Glastrophobie – Friday The 13th Summer Mixtape

Posted by on June 13, 2014

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Word on the street today is not a good day, it’s Friday the 13th, and it’s going to be a full moon tonight, so German producer/DJ Glastrophobie decided he was going to keep the evil spirits away by releasing a live recorded super smooth mix for free download to keep your nerves calm. I’m in the mix at the moment, and I knew I should’ve worn my space helmet, cause without the help of any drugs, I feel like I’m currently floating in outer space! Experience it for yourself! This is a must listen and a must download! Stay safe!

Free Download: Glastrophobie – Friday The 13th Summer Mixtape

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Progressive House | Angels & Airwaves – The Flight Of Apollo (Pa_triot Remix)

Posted by on April 21, 2014

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Folks, you better grab your space helmet, cause you’re about to embark on a voyage to the moon filled with melodies and build ups, with Pa_triot’s remix of Angels & Airwaves’ “The Flight Of Apollo” so fasten your seat belt and hold on to your seats, we’re going to space, and it sounds a whole lot like heaven! I’m sold, this remix has anthem and epic written all over it, enjoy this progressive house gem! This is a must listen and a must download!

Free Download: Angels & Airwaves – The Flight Of Apollo (Pa_triot Remix)

Trap | The Cardigans – Lovefool (Goshfather & Jinco vs. Dr. Fresch Edition)

Posted by on April 2, 2014

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What’s up world, Goshfather & Jinco teamed up with Dr. Fresch to release their latest edition of The Cardigan’s “Lovefool” all in the cause of raising awareness to improve hygiene and sanitary conditions in Papua New Guinea’s Coastal communities. For more info check out WaluInternational, as for every free download you’ll be spreading the word, so let your friends know about the good cause, and have them download this traptastic remix, I’ve personally had it on repeat all morning! This is a must listen and a must download!

Free Download: The Cardigans – Lovefool (Goshfather & Jinco vs. Dr. Fresch Edition)

House | Max Vangeli – Last Night Changed It All

Posted by on March 17, 2014

I hope you guys are ready for a monster, cause Max Vangeli just unleashed the force with his tune “Last Night Changed It All,” complete with a video treatment released exclusively on Billboard today. If you’ve been wondering what Steve Angello, 1/3 of Swedish House Mafia, has been up to, you now know, he’s been developing his roster of artists at Size Records. This is a must listen!

Ambient, Chill | Boy In A Movie – Change You

Posted by on March 10, 2014

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Days like this where I love my blogger gig, meet UK producer “Boy In A Movie” and his latest release “Change You” which will be available on his upcoming EP “Feel” March 31st. This uplifting sunny instrumental layered with soulful r&b vocals echoing the words “cause no one’s going to change you” will have you meditating and feeling free like you’re gliding through the sky on a perfect day. I’m personally loving this vibe, and this record could not be anymore fitting with Spring approaching. This is a must listen!