Electronic | [ADJECTIVE] [ANIMAL]
Posted by mimada on October 11, 2013
After seeing this particular tweet earlier this week, it’s safe to say I am one confused kitten…
The ???? is out of the bag! Trippy turtle is @CASHMERECAT
— BenZel (@OfficialBenzel) October 8, 2013
It didn’t take much time to come to terms with the fact that Cashmere Cat’s sound is so distinct that there was no way he couldn’t be the man behind Trippy Turtle. Which then lead me to question the true identity of the similar sounding producers Booty Beaver and D-D-DJ Yolo Bear, as well. The signature mattress squeaks and tambourines, the Drake references and remixes, the alliterated names, the “FoFo FaDis” for crying out loud. It suddenly all made sense…
And you know, while I’m still not entirely sure BenZel’s revealing tweet has been verified, nor this theory of my own, I’m not too worried about it anymore anyways because the Norwegian producer, Magnus August Høiberg (under whichever alias he prefers) (or whoever any of these musically-inclined critters actually are) has dropped some faaaantastic tracks this week. And that’s what we’re all here for anyways, right? I’ve bundled them all up for you here below in alphabetical order for your listening pleasure. And in the mean time, I’ll be brainstorming the perfectly catchy anthropomorphic nickname for my alter-egos. Hit me up if you come up with any good ones, your submissions are much appreciated.
BOOTY BEAVER
SOUNDCLOUD || TWITTER
CASHMERE CAT
FACEBOOK || SOUNDCLOUD || INSTAGRAM ( if you like cute girls & even cuter animals)
DJ YOLO BEAR
TWITTER || TOUR DATES
TRIPPY TURTLE
FACEBOOK || SOUNDCLOUD || TWITTER
Electronic | Drake – Come Thru (Noïthingness remix)
Posted by BP on October 10, 2013
Nøïthingness, coming to us from Lyon, France, puts out remixes and beats that are pretty unique. Since so many remixes of Drake are surfacing right now, I figured one with a different kind of beat was needed. This remix is fun and bouncy, with a a quick and complicated beat. Featuring vocal chops and quiet synths, it’s really a cool listen. Download this one for free on Facebook!
Free Download: Drake – Come Thru (Noïthingness Remix)
Hip-Hop | Jitta On The Track — Studio Sundays Episode 1
Posted by jeffwbaird on October 1, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzbOOHCyc08
This is an FNT-premiere for this talented Connecticut rapper, Jitta On The Track, who’s steadily been gaining buzz in the hip-hop world after his submission to the OurStage contest landed him on tour with Drake and J. Cole back in 2011. Here he flips Jay-Z’s “Holy Grail”, Travi$ Scott’s “Upper Echelon”, and Lil Wayne’s “Rich as Fuck” into a 3-minute verse that highlights his tremendous charisma and presence as an emcee. Every Sunday we’ll be partnering with Jitta to release an installment of this series, so stay tuned for more from this quickly-progressing young talent.
Hip-Hop, Review | Drake – Nothing Was The Same (Review)
Posted by dshaq on September 23, 2013
Drake told us on his Versace remix that his album would come out in September, “just wait on it”. We have and on Tuesday it will finally be released to the public. Now we all know that it is available to the public, why else would I be writing a review on this album right now then? To be perfectly honest, I have not been a huge Drake fan these past couple years. However, I think at this point we can pretty much call him the Lebron James of the Rap Game. An egregious comment? Maybe, but what we cannot deny is that love him or hate him. Drake has a talent unmatched by nearly everyone else. Drake has implanted his name in the rap game for the last handful of years, with his previous mixtapes and of course his last album, Take Care.
“Nothing Was The Same” is quite simply put, a masterpiece. Its’ blending of so many different sounds and samples, matched with the many different vocal ranges that Drake provides really displays the true talent he possesses. What I think makes NWTS so amazing, is a perfect mix of both Drake’s singing and his rapping. Everyone loves hating on Drake for this, however with the rest of the album, it’s pretty difficult to say that he doesn’t go hard. (Song that best describes this: Furthest Thing) Songs like “Worst Behavior”, “Poundcake”, which has a phenomenal verse from HOV, and “Too Much” all pack heat. I easily think that this is the best LP from a rapper this year. Yes, I’m aware that Kendrick, Kanye, and Jay-Z all had albums come out this year. I highly encourage a deep listen to this album. Although a quick skim will suffice to a listener’s ear, Drake’s true genius is shown throughout the flow of the whole album. Make sure to buy the album tomorrow when it releases.
Dshaq’s top tracks:
Furthest Thing
The Language
Poundcake/Paris Morton Music
Too Much
Hip-Hop, Rap | Aarrow Almighty – 5AM in Chicago
Posted by BP on September 18, 2013
Although I don’t normally write about hip-hop, I couldn’t resist supporting a fellow Chicagoan. This track from up and coming 18 year old lyricist Aarrow Almighty really caught my eye. He raps about life in Chicago and building yourself up even in the face of adversity over Drake’s “5AM in Toronto.” He will be putting out some tracks he’s produced featuring with own beats soon, and meanwhile this one is free. Since I’m no rap expert, I’ll let the track speak for itself. Keep an eye out for him!
Hip-Hop, Videos | Mike Stud – Hold On We’re Going Home (Remix) (Prod. Lu Balz)
Posted by LoffyG on September 8, 2013
This week’s #SundayStudDay was chosen after getting many request from fans. Mike Stud remixes Drake’s latest single “Hold On We’re Going Home”. This song is definitely for the ladies but the guys can appreciate this one too. I mean it does feature 3x Playboy cover girl, Ciara Price.
Hip-Hop | Lil Dicky – Jewish Flow
Posted by VMan on August 23, 2013
It goes Drake, Mac Miller, and…. Lil Dicky!!! The Philly MC dropped the visuals for his record “Jewish Flow” and they’re on point! Lil Dicky brings himself back to Nazi Germany, against the advice of his friend that Hitler’s been “killing Jews,” and decides to rap battle the tyrant in front of a roaring crowd. “Jewish Flow” is off Dicky’ So Hard mixtape, which I invite you all to check out. I have to admit when my hebro Daniil showed me this, I was skeptical, I’m not into rap spoofs, but this track is not that, there is actual substance, and talent behind this! Touche Lil Dicky! Must listen, and get that free download!
Free Download: Lil Dicky – Jewish Flow