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.
Myke Charles resurfaces with two brand new tracks featuring Tha Alumni’s Sean Brown, both produced by rising producer Alex ‘AK’ Kresovich (Cee-Lo, Snow Tha Product, etc.). Both tracks are dripping with laid back west coast vibes. Enjoy!
Check out ETA’s (Eating Tracks Alive) first official single “Rumors” feat Ali Buckets. Rap duo Kontxt and DB from Evansville, Indiana. Produced by King Wonka Beats.
Back in Colorado for his second show this year, independent hip hop legend Aesop Rock once again enticed the crowd with his particular brand of highly verbose wordplay. Accompanied by Stone Throw’s Homeboy Sandman and close friend Rob Sonic (also the other half of Hail Mary Mallon), he ran through a selection of classics and most every track off his dope, self-produced new album, The Impossible Kid. Hard hitting beats, excellent cuts by DJ Zone, and of course the game’s wordiest lyricism got the sold out crowd moving — many of those in attendance reciting each and every word. Our friend @MiloLee captured it all! Peep the photos below.
DMV’s Legend/Queen City’s Own HeveWae came equipped along with’ Pittsburgh Finest DJs, Dj BRICKZ to set the game on fire. This EP is packed high enegry raw action flow and top notch production that will have your speakers leaking and ears wanting more. Check it out here first!
Bonobo returns with his latest single “Break Apart” feat. Rhye. The track is ambient and calm, perfect to roll one up to. Look our for “Break Apart,” on his forthcoming Migration album, expected to drop early next year.
Tripp Denom or his alter ego Uncle TD is an artist. His talents include rapping, singing, producing and visual arts. With roots in the Deep South and residing in the SF Bay Area his music has influence from many different artists and producers to create a once in a lifetime sound.@trippdenom
Thank God, J. Cole is back! He just announced his new album 4 Your Eyez Only is coming soon, and blessed us some new content including with this short video that’s overflowing with bars aimed at pretty much everybody. As usual the visual is simple and clean. We can’t wait for this album, enjoy!
A Tribe Called Quest – We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service – Epic/SME
Check out texas emcee, L_Caff76. He is an independent artist trying to really be able to make an impact in your music experience. The thoughts of a dark humored son of immigrants sounds pretty good over this good bass. Connect w/ @L_Caff76 on twitter.
With their 2nd Hit Single, “DGO II”, PAT ICE has secured a space in the music industry with their widely talked about artistry and sensational songs. Not only do they bring creativity and swagger to full life within their music, but this dynamic duo promotes self-acceptance, experimentation, and unity among music heads.
A$AP Rocky just shared a short film titled “Money Man” featuring new two songs featuring from A$AP Nast and Skepta. The black and white film was directed by Rocky, Dexter Navy, and his creative collective, AWGE.
OptycNerd is an electronic hip-hop / pop duo based in Denver, CO. Their latest release “#1” is a shout out to old school hip-hop, but combines catchy, synth and sample-based beats with conscious and witty lyricism to create a truly unique sound.
As part of the new Spotify original series, Flash Frame, Blink unveils the new video for their latest single, paying homage to a certain classic clip that helped catapult the band to early success.
Konstantinos Dilzas, hailing from Greece, just released a new record titled “The Ravens’s Song,” a heartfelt tune inspired by the loss of a loved one. Check it out here first.
If you could compare yourself to an artist today, who would that be and why?
I have so many different influences and wear so many different hats creatively, I honestly don’t know what one artist I would compare my self to. I like to think I’m in a leauge of my own.
