Electro, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Pop | Timeflies – Under The Influence [Mixtape]

Posted by on July 17, 2012

It’s been an exciting ride for the two Tufts graduates, garnering one of the strongest independent followings for their tax bracket in less than two short years.  I know my praises may sound repetitive but I can’t help but be passionate about their product.  That’s what bloggers do right?  From seeing them as one of several openers at a Boston show with a generous 200 people, to seeing them obliterate live shows packed with thousands of #ScotchedUp groupies is incredibe.

Simply put, what Timeflies is doing with music is not fair.  Call it the Wonka Bar(s) of music (get it), not the sugar coated pop rocks that will give you an ear ache after one pack (Don’t get me wrong, there are some very talented artists on the radio these days, many of whom are sampled on this mixtape, but I’m speaking on the majority).  They have attacked some of the radio’s biggest hits on this project and not only injected them with a new life, but made them their own.  While we received a preview last week when they released “We Found Love”, an electronic/hip-hop ode to Rihanna’s smash hit, I realized how amazing this project was going to be.  

Smoother than a fine bottle of aged top shelf scotch, this mixtape may be the cause of your hangover, but it will also provide the formula for the cure.  Sampling a diverse mix of top 40 hits of various genres to indie singers this is an honest look into the lives of Cal and Rez and the music that influences them.  Under The Influence is a culmination of several months of hard work, as Timeflies continues to set the bar high, they serve up a glass for every palette.   This project will act as a prelude to an all original project this fall, which will be followed by yet another 35+ city nationwide tour!  Live #UnderTheInfluence and never miss a beat.  Track list and “Sleep Forever” music video teaser after the break.

MUST DOWNLOAD: Timeflies – Under The Influence [Free Mixtape]

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Electro, Hip-Hop, Videos | Timeflies – We Found Love [Video + Download]

Posted by on July 10, 2012

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If this doesn’t ignite the apocalypse, I don’t know what will.  While I’ve been sitting here in denial with belief that Timeflies Tuesday was on a short hiatus, this 320 karat diamond pops up on my newsfeed.  BOOM.  While Flo Rida is naming songs after the world’s biggest pop star and drooling over RiRi’s short shorts and various hair colors, jumping on every remix opp that comes his way, Rob Resnick and Cal Shapiro are letting their talents do the talking.  It’s not easy to successfully sample the hottest song of the year, but Timeflies did just that, surpassing the feat with flying colors.  I have to hand it to Taylor Cut Films and OB Films for putting together one hell of a live footage video.  #UnderTheInfluence mixtape coming soon.

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Freestyle, Pop, Videos | Timesflies Tuesday: Summer Girls

Posted by on June 13, 2012

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Nobody else can spin an old track like Timeflies can.  Week after week they’ve been digging through their itunes vault sampling and remixing some of my favorite childhood/teenage tracks.  This week they bring it way back and cover Lyte Funky Ones’ (LFO) one hit wonder, “Summer Girls”.  The sad truth is that some of you didn’t even know how to read when this fruity pop/rap record ascended up the Billboard charts back in ’99.  Juvenile rhymes and catchy hooks landed LFO with one of the catchiest tracks of the decade.  I will say I loved it back in the day, but Cal’s added free verse makes this much more bearable as a recycled classic.

P.S. How ’bout that concert footage of Timeflies rocking that enormous crowd?  Impressive.

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Hip-Hop, Videos | Timeflies Tuesday – So Good

Posted by on May 22, 2012

“So Good, only better, This is more sincere than the bottom of a letter”

After finishing up their nation-wide Scotch’d Up tour, Timeflies drops this brand new remix to B.O.B.’s “So Good”. Cal just goes off on this one, even referencing my favorite Disney movie, The Mighty Ducks. The video features footage from the various stops on the tour. Enjoy and look back next Tuesday.

Hip-Hop, Videos | Timeflies Tuesday – Same Damn Time

Posted by on May 16, 2012


“After hearing Ying Yang absolutely murder this Future track live at Daytona Beach, we decided we had to grab an APC and make it our own.”

I solve complex algorithms and execute a cost-benefit analysis… at the same damn time. I eat breakfast while I re-organize my iTunes playlists… at the same damn time. I write phone numbers down in the car while I’m driving… at the same damn time. While I’m certainly a multi-tasker, Timeflies has edged me this week, as they’ve dropped another viral masterpiece that flips Future’s trapstar ballad “Same Damn Time” as Rob builds the beat from scratch on an MPC. This will have the ratchet community confused and suburban white girls from Kansas googling why Future copied Timeflies song in the first place… at the same damn time!

Electro, Hip-Hop | Timeflies Tuesday: No Sleep Till Brooklyn

Posted by on May 9, 2012

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It’s that time again, this week Timeflies pays tribute to Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch (MCA), who passed away Friday from a three-year battle with cancer. Rez does a sick job sampling “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” by the Beastie Boys adding his electro touch. Cal pulls topic related words out of a bowl, executing another one of his signature freestyles. Mad respect to these guys for doing this one, too necessary!

Electro, Hip-Hop, Videos | Timeflies Tuesday: Empire State of Time

Posted by on May 2, 2012

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As always we have your weekly dose of Timeflies Tuesday. This week Rez sampled Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind” in honor of their home city, New York. They’re in town for a couple days getting ready for their show at Iriving Plaza. The duo killed it again as usual!