Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ linked with the West Coast’s Schoolboy Q to create “Rockabye Baby,” a pure hip hop banger. With a hard beat courtesy of Dial-1-900 & Chuck Strangers, both artists do what they do best, and the result is flawless. This is a must hear, and we’re looking forward to Joey’s upcoming album AABA.
Veteran producer Amp Live has been blurring lines between genres for close to two decades. From boom bap and reggae beginnings as one half of legendary Oakland hip hop duo Zion I, to filthy dubstep productions alongside the likes of Bassnectar and others, Amp Live proves that there are no rules in music. His latest offering, the Atmostphere EP on Gravitas Records has little bit of everything we’ve come to hope for from the versatile producer. There’s elements of poppy EDM influence, classic hip hop, reggae, trap, dubstep and little dash of something that’s unique to Amp himself. With some awesome features from Eligh, Lana Shea, and Cristina Soto to round it out, this EP is a great listen for any music fan.
Manic Science is the new collab from Break Science and Manic Focus. Check out their new release “Put Em Up,” it features fat breaks, high energy vocals, big synth bass lines and much more. Its guaranteed to get every crowd jumping. Enjoy!
Patrick Reza’s newest release “Fly” is nostalgic and refreshing at the same time. It’s a hard hitting dubstep banger true to its core, with exciting drops and a healthy dose of rock influence. Definitely wouldn’t mind seeing this live, check it out!
Underground powerhouse Murs released a new video for his K-R.O.K-produced single “GBKW (God Bless Kanye West)” in anticipation of his upcoming Captain California album set for release next Friday. This clean black & white video has a socially conscious message that is ever relevant in today’s times. Check it out.
Electronic dua Zeds Dead present the official video for “Dimemories,” a cut off their forthcoming album Northern Lights. The trippy visual adds to the effect of this spacey tune that features a nice array of organic and synthetic sounds with subtle vocals creating a surprisingly emotional journey.
Flume continues to be one of the most impressive musicians in the electronic DJ/Producer realm, where “actual talent” sometimes comes into question. He once again hit the mark with the super dark, bass heavy “Enough,” which features a few scorching verses and an understated hook from King Push himself. This shit goes.
Raekwon continues to stay relevant after decades in the game. He tapped the much younger G-Eazy for “Purple Brick Road,” a J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League produced banger that successfully blends Chef’s boom-bap roots with the modern radio appeal you’d expect from Eazy and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. Enjoy!
G.O.O.D. Music’s Desiigner returns with another looosie, “Outlet.” Whether or not you fuck with Desiigner, he always keeps it interesting, and “Outlet” is no exception, plus anything produced by Mike Dean and the G.O.O.D. team always warrants a listen.
Chance is back with a new video for “Same Drugs” off of his latest project Coloring Book. He stays consistent with his usual puppet theme, and a simple and clean visual that reminds us of 90’s daytime television. Featuring a different version of the song that really lends itself to the solemn visual, the 23 year old star doesn’t disappoint.
Rapper/singer/songwriter Torrence is an artist born and raised in Chicago, IL and currently living in Dallas, TX. With an upcoming project on the verge of release in April 2017, the artist released a new song “What Rules” produced by Chris Winston to begin the year. Containing a combination of trap production, heavy lyricism and an immersive flow the rapper conveys a message about there being no rules for one to follow when it comes to making yourself happy and succeeding. @Muzikminded
Check out Vano Sleep’s Debut Single of his Upcoming EP “Insomnia”. It’s coming out on February 1, 2017 in all major online retailers. This track is brought to you by our friends @DEFF_IN_IT_Recs they are multi genre Independent Record Label. DEFFINITRECORDS.com
Looks like Chance The Rapper and Anderson .Paak have another collaboration coming! They shared a snippet of the two in a studio together via Snapchat. These two are a perfect match to make music everyone should be excited for.
Born into Hip Hop right from the jump due to his mother’s affiliation with the world famous graffiti crew known as the TATS cru, Humongous the God is self proclaimed as “ahead of his time”. His music is inspired by inspired by musical artists Wiz Khalifa and DJ KHALED. You can check out his latest project “Gwalla16” here first.
This Song is a story told by many about a young man who realizes how hard he could FLEX, & how he could use his new FLEX-ing abilities. Give it a listen here first.
On the heels of “4 Your Eyez Only,” which recently when Gold despite mixed reception from fans and critics, J.Cole returns with the loosie “High for Hours.” It’s always refreshing to hear Cole on someone else’s beat, this one courtesy of Elite & Cam O’bi, and it’s extra smooth. The song is aptly titled, prefect for a thought provoking smoke session. Enjoy!
Run the Jewels are the latest to pull a surprise release, dropping their new album three weeks early as a Christmas gift a few days back. Stream here via Spotify. Enjoy!
At a time when every imaginable classic rock, funk, and soul record has been used and re-used by hip hop and EDM producers alike, Vibe Street is wading through virtually uncharted waters with an unexpected blend of genres incorporating bluegrass, alt rock, and folk music electrified with synths and pronounced drums to make something truly unique and accessible. He just dropped his second album Home is Where The Heart Beats and we got a chance to talk about the project, his upcoming national tour, and more. Check out our Q & A with Vibe Street and see what he had to say!
Chicago collective 119 Productions just released their compilation Countdown 2 Midnight featuring some of their region’s dopest talent. Our favorite track was “Aurora Borealis,” a collab between rising hip hop star Mick Jenkins and Producer/DJ Kaytranada. Enjoy, and check out the rest of the compilation at countdown2midnight.com!
Cash Money Records newest signee Trev Rich just delivered his debut Mixtape since joining the powerhouse label. With minimal features, the young MC is really showing and proving on this project and letting the industry know he’s a serious contender in the game, despite being from rarely represented market, Denver, CO.
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