Exclusive, Featured, Hip-Hop, Indie, Rap, Trap | Vic August Releases New Single “Approach (feat. Socialblight & UKNWN)”

Posted by on August 16, 2019

With his signature sauce and undeniable swag, it makes perfect sense that he has already picked up co-signs from Ebro on Beats 1 and Spotify – landing on the cover of their ‘Mellow Styles’ playlist in Australia.

On “Approach,” Vic August brings smooth melodic flows over a slick guitar driven, Trap infused beat, blurring the lines between Hip Hop & R&B in a way that only he can. “Approach” is the first single off his upcoming album “xx”due out in November, and if the rest of the album sounds like this single, he’s on track to being the next Travis Scott.

Hip-Hop | Juicy J – Low (LMC Remix)

Posted by on January 12, 2015

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Being signed with Eighth Supply, LMC is the biggest steal for Hip-Hop. Woo Woo, all aboard the hype-train, because every beat this guy makes is a body mover. On this remix of Juicy J’s “Low”, LMC makes Nicki Minaj go a little bit lower for Juicy J and you know he won’t be complaining about that one. Wether you want to ride low or be on top, this remix is suited for whatever you like.

Hip-Hop | Julian Stephen — Sophisticated Thoughts (Prod. brandUn DeShay) [Premiere]

Posted by on November 20, 2014

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Julian Stephen is a name to get familiar with. This Queens emcee drops off his latest single, “Sophisticated Thoughts”, showcasing his charisma and wordplay as he raps throughout the three-minute track. The video has a distinctly old-school feel, and in many ways Julian’s rapping and demeanor follows suit, with the kind of dynamism that characterized work from that period. The upbeat production comes courtesy of Chicago’s brandUn DeShay, who’s quickly gaining attention due to his recent work with Mac Miller, Chance The Rapper, Danny Brown, and Casey Veggies.

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Hip-Hop, Rap | Saba – Burnout (ft. Eryn Allen Kane)

Posted by on June 4, 2014

A few weeks back we brought you “401k” by Chicagoan, Saba. The song was a deep, dark, and raw hip-hop track. With “Burnout”, we see a different side of Saba. While he undoubtedly stays true to himself with meaningful story telling, he is also able to show a more upbeat and easily-digestible side of his music.

Each line has a languid feel to it, while still packing the punch it should. Eryn Allen Kane chimes in beautifully with each hook to round out an already impressive song.

“Burnout” has been floating around the internet for nearly two weeks already; don’t wait any longer to listen.

Albums | B.Love — Who Says? [Mixtape]

Posted by on April 28, 2014

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One of the great teases in our society of late is the ease with which many assume they’ll attain rap stardom. With the growing diversity of emcees’ backgrounds, and, more importantly, the lowering bar of the skill necessary to receive that long-coveted record deal, we’ve entered a time when many think it’s totally plausible they’ll make it big with their rhymes. And that scares me. I’m all for artistic expression, but when an artist is after fame and not necessarily making music for expression’s sake or as a result of their love for the craft, it’s clear. And because the former happens to be the vast majority of what makes up my inbox, here’s a chance for you to learn what the alternative sounds like.

B.Love (one-third of the FNT favorite Suns of Society), is a Cali-based rapper/songwriter/producer with a tremendous amount of versatility, and a desire to keep his sound authentic and unaffected by the industry’s love to keep artist’s boxed in and conformed to a specific sound. On his latest mixtape, Who Says?, B.Love produced the entire thing (with the help of some close friends and colleagues, including Benny Blanco and One Love) and tried to keep the record hard to describe and as broad in sound as possible. The result is a project that—while less unified by consistency in sound—is certainly consistent in terms of its experimentation and the fact that every track sounds like it was made exactly how B.Love intended. It’s a reminder that music is a passion for all of us, first and foremost, and whether or not you come out at the other end as marketable and easily packaged as would be ideal for making that shot at the big time shouldn’t be why you’re doing it. If you’re making records like this, then I have no reason to be scared at all. You can find Who Says? in full for free right here, or support the movement and make the financial gesture here.

Hip-Hop, Mashups, Trap | The Hood Internet – Higher Greens (Schoolboy Q x Just Blaze & Baauer)

Posted by on April 6, 2014

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I get it, a lot of people hate mashups.  They’re effortless tracks made by elementary “DJ’s”.  Sure, some are garbage, but for me, when I hear a mashup that works, I can’t get enough of it.  It could be the simplest combination, but sometimes the “art” of mashup’s are all about finding the right fit.  The Hood Internet continually impresses with their work and their newest masterpiece, “Higher Greens” is the perfect fusion of rap and trap.  So, if you’re a mashup hater, feel free to keep hating, but this track KNOCKS.

Free Download: The Hood Internet – Higher Greens (Schoolboy Q x Just Blaze & Baauer)

Hip-Hop, Rap | YoAstrum – Heav3n

Posted by on February 25, 2014

As the line between house music and hip-hop grows ever-closer, YoAstrum once again finds himself nicely situated between both worlds. His latest song, “Heav3n”, is a mere two-minutes long and features an instrumental canvas laid out by Mr. Carmack, and Tk Kayembe. The song is both catchy and unique, a perfect combination for your Tuesday night.

We’ve seen two stellar singles from YoAstrum these past few weeks, so hopefully a full length project is imminent. Stay up.