Exclusive, Pop | FNT PREMIERE: Quinn – Never Done This

Posted by on October 23, 2014

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“Never Done This” is the first track off Michigan State University’s own Quinn’s upcoming EP Change Of Scenery, which is the follow up to his acclaimed mixtape Shlup. Blending electronic music with soul vibes, think Jon Bellion meets Hoodie Allen in an organic manner, Quinn speaks his mind and heart over an ayokay produced beat, who captured the moment and composed some real soul music with this one, I’m def vibing to it, this is a must listen and a must download!

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Indie, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – Carry Your Throne

Posted by on September 11, 2014

Wait, this is all for a free album?  F-R-E-E.  Seriously though, Jon Bellion is making lazy artists on major labels look SILLY.  He’s single handedly carving his niche in this industry and independently putting more work into one video than a lot of artists put into an entire project.  Thought, creativity, collaboration, talent, a tenacious hunger to innovate, and an immaculate focus contribute to the art which was gifted to us today.

“The record was produced and recorded in an actual castle cathedral in France. Live orchestration and all,” Bellion tells Complex. “Me and award-winning country producer Chris DeStefano looked at each other after the final playback and just hysterically laughed for about an hour. We knew how progressive and incredible this shit was.” [via Complex]

If you thought “Simple and Sweet” was cinematic, you might lose your pants when you watch this.  Sonically, I’m not sure there is any other artist in the business consistently delivering music of this caliber – mainstream or indie.  Channeling a combination of his inner Wolverine and Kanye West, Bellion rocks his heart out for the girl of his dreams.  No, I don’t think you understand, he’s going to war for this girl.  The creative direction, the lighting, the angles, the scenery, the tone, the wolves – everything was on point.  This marks the last release before Jon’s FREE album, The Definition, which drops on 9/23.  I’m hoping all of you will accept my recommendation to add it to your library when it comes time.

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Hip-Hop, Pop, Videos | Jon Bellion – Luxury ft. Audra Mae

Posted by on September 2, 2014

Jon Bellion Luxury freshnewtracks Coming off his last abstract visual production, “Simple and Sweet”, Jon Bellion returns with a track which counters his first single, “Munny Right”.  It brings me back to my middle school days when I would thrash on my trumpet.  The sweet sound of brass…that hardly ever came out of my instrument, but that’s besides the point.  Stringing together an anthem-esque production over slightly deeper, slightly raspy verses & the signature JB hook sound.  The OKC folk singer (previously recognizable from Avicii’s “Addicted to You”), Audra Mae, lends her powerful vocal chords for four very heavy lines to complement Jon’s effort.

You can hear Jon battling Miss Luxury in his head.  He continues to grow, but it’s a constant battle to keep his feet grounded and retain his roots.  This marks the third single off The Definition due out 9/23 and will also be followed with a short animated film later this week (likely Thursday) entitled “Jon Bellion’s Luxury”.

“We’re not sad at all We know you have to leave and we’re not mad at all You’ll be back in town and we’ll play basketball And if you fall off track we’ll be your adderall We won’t let your soul drown in luxury”

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Hip-Hop, Pop, Videos | It’s a #VMGSummer and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It.

Posted by on August 13, 2014

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The artists over at Visionary Music Group have been delivering consistent heat this summer – to the point where the Grubeats of old would even have trouble keeping up with blog posts.  QuESt, Jon Bellion, & producer 6ix have been carrying the load thus far while Logic puts the finishing touches on his debut album – release date and title TBD.    Fortunately for Logic, Mr. QuESt and Mr. Bellion have diverted the spotlight from the young hip-hop don by dropping highlight reel material of their own.

The video above is the latest release from the VMG squad; a cinematic performance by Jon Bellion himself titled “Simple and Sweet”.  You might see the parallels between the song title and the structure of the record.  It’s very, well, ‘Bellion-ny’.  The lyrics say it all – “You won’t need no big production, the synth and just my voice is fine”…then all of a sudden Jon channels his inner Kanye and breaks out with a tremendous production.   Like that time Kanye broke out with his live rendition of “Runaway” at the 2010 VMA’s – that kind of g.o.o.d..  Anyway, prior to this single, Jon dropped “Munny Right” in which he illustrates past vs. present emotions.  I highly suggest watching the behind the scenes making of video.  Bellion’s junior album, The Definition, will be available for free on 9.23.14.

On to QuESt.  The honest, riveting rhyme-sayer unavailing his story one track at a time.  Deep into the promotion of his new free album, Searching Sylvan, we as fans stay on our toes eager to hear the next chapter in Q’s journey.  It’s real, it’s dark, it’s bright, it’s raw, it’s numbing, it’s inspiring, it’s just the beginning.  Four singles in and many of you are finally taking an ear to the Miami native.  He’s battled adversity but he’s visibly hungry and determined which is why he will be successful.  He’s passionate and we hear something new in every single.  Did I mention that snake 6ix has produced or co-produced every new song thus far?  Listen through the singles below and prepare for his VMG debut project being released on 9.2.14.

Videos | Jon Bellion – Beautiful Mind Documentary

Posted by on February 24, 2014

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If you follow Jon Bellion and his music, you have a sense of his creative process and the work he puts into his craft.  So you hear the music and see the videos, but do you know the what goes on beneath the surface?  Who the masked faces are behind the sounds?  Who and what has influenced Bellion’s development and growth as an artist?  Chances are, you don’t.  I’m a huge fan of JB, but even I wasn’t familiar with many of the faces highlighted in this documentary.

It’s awesome to see an artist grow organically.  It’s even better when you actually SEE all of those who contribute, but don’t necessarily get the credit or face time.  This Beautiful Mind Documentary is a full feature look into the lives of all those bleeding their skills, emotions, and time into the music.  Take the time, learn, and follow the team (links below).  Tour dates coming soon. #VMG

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Freestyle, Hip-Hop | 24 Freestyle – Logic ft. QuESt, Castro, & Jon Bellion (Prod. By 6ix)

Posted by on January 27, 2014

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Those of you who watched the Grammy’s last night likely have an opinion, one way or the other, on the Best Rap Album of 2013 award.  I have endless amounts of respect for both K.Dot and Mack & RL.  Both deserved multiple Grammy’s for their performance in 2013 and the fact that Kendrick came out with a donut is disappointing for hip-hop.  You may ask how this is relevant to the new track VMG dropped today- valid question.  Music has evolved over the years.  There are more sub-genre’s in 2014 than ever before.  Artists are experimenting with different sounds, fusing different genre’s, and new sub-genre’s are being born.  The artists representing Visionary are a prime example of this.

Although these artists often experiment to create new sounds, you can’t help but love a raw, bar dropping freestyle cypher.  Last week Logic celebrated his 24th birthday with a few friends.  Those friends just so happened to be label mates Jon Bellion, QuESt, ©. Castro, & producer 6ix.  The celebrating just so happened to take place in the studio.  Do you think the rest of the game is scared yet?

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Free Download: 24 Freestyle – Logic ft. QuESt, Castro, & Jon Bellion (Prod. By 6ix)

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Hip-Hop | Logic – Like Me ft. Casey Veggies

Posted by on December 3, 2013

Logic has been fairly quiet since he hopped off tour with Cudi, Big Sean, and Tyler the Creator, dropping a loose track here and there, but for the most part, remaining relatively quiet.  Well evidently along with writing and recording, Logic has been toning his production game as is evident on his newest release, “Like Me”.  We’ve heard one Logic-produced track in the past, “Common Logic/Midnight Marauder ” which was co-produced by C-Sick and had a feeling more tracks were on the horizon, but this, in my opinion, is a big step forward for Logic.  As Logic teased a few weeks ago, him and Casey Veggies were in the studio together, which amounted to this cold, raw new new from the two rising youngsters.

With rumors of the debut album on the way, I’m sure we’ll get a few more loose freebies before that time comes.  In the meantime, keep an ear our for a Logic assisted Jon Bellion record coming with Jon’s album release, 12/10.

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