Meet Jason Rock, a 15 year old DJ based outside of New York City. Jason has been producing and DJing for about four years. In those four years, a lot has happened. He has played for multiple nightclubs, met a lot of people, and learned some amazing things. Jason is now spending most of his time in the studio working on his upcoming album. Although most people judge him for his age, when they see him in the booth, the whole crowd lights up. He plays music for various artists along the line and they sound better with him mixing their songs in his playlist.
We were stoked to find out about this awesome collab between rising L.A. artist Anderson .Paak and the legendary DJ Premier, along with Russian producer BMB Spacekid. This unpredictable and original electro funk joint is as interesting as it sounds, but still listenable and catchy none the less. Download “Til Its Done” for free, and look out for more from all three artists.
Originally from Staten Island, New York. Jared Xavier takes his love for hip hop, jazz, and neo soul music and makes his very own path in music. His new project ‘Now or Never’ is doing particualry well on soundcloud & we found it to be tasteful and a cohesive project. The message was clear…If not now, WHEN? @jaredxavier_
Centralia, WA based artist Page Turner releases “Lord Knows,” the lead single off of his upcoming project, Long Story EP. The record has all the makings for a summer classic, as Turner delivers sharp verses with impressive cadence, and a catchy hook that perfectly compliments the bouncy instrumental produced by Crowned Crow. Check out “Lord Knows,” available on iTunes, Spotify, and more, and look out for the Long Story EP set for release on July 10th.
From the looks of it, A$AP Rocky has been experimenting in and out of the studio. Rocky CO-Directed his newest video “L$D,” an original and beautifully edited acid dream that perfectly accompanies the chilled out vibe of the track. The switch up is worth waiting for too. Watch “L$D” now!
Armada Named Sound is an electronic music band consisting of Maus and Andromeda S.
An organized retrofuture sonic attack, based in London. Their music influences vary from Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Grimes, Gwen Stefani to Bjork, Massive Attack, Portishead, as well as classical and rock music. Check to their latest project ‘Starchildren EP’ here first.
A Christian or A Criminal. Gary Clay is involved in a robbery (Lick) gone wrong where his best friend killed the love of his life. He is now wanted for a murder he didn’t commit. Will he trust his God, or will he return to the ways of the streets @FeetOfIronNClay
Singer and songwriter Witte Crosby, better known by his moniker, The Sunless Sea, presents his debut EP titled NO GHOSTS. The six-track EP showcases the artist’s unique blend of indie-rock that blurs the lines between genre definitions and sonic textures. Crafted with the help of co-producer Manny Sanchez, also known for his work with artists such as Fall Out Boy, NO GHOSTS explores a dynamic spectrum of songwriting and arrangement. NO GHOSTS is now available on major digital platforms, and will be released physically May 19th.
Nigerian rapper P DIGGA releases a new music video “coconut” which is a single from recently released album “RIP OZO OME IHE NZO” the trap single can be viewed through his label YouTube channel. Follow digga @itspdigga
On the Water, a dark folk project from Philadelphia, will soon release their fifth album, Cordelia. Fletcher Van Vliet, songwriter and founding member, describes the album as a dark love poem about self-discovery, realizing the things you love, close friends and adventure, limitations and failures, and bouts with depression. Some of the songs are directly about the loss of his father, who unexpectedly passed away in 2012 of cancer. After listening the album in it’s entirety, I can say it was both inspirational and deeply emotional as the moods transitioned intermittently. Definitely worth giving it a listen below.
The Fort Wayne, Indiana stoner Nyzzy Nyce drops the visuals to the new single ” This Right Here” off of his forthcoming mixtape “Lost in Los Angeles” that is due out June 16th. Check out the Miles Meyer directed video that was shot in Los Angeles. (@NyzzyNyce)
Brooklyn based artist Capitol presents his new politically charged song and video “#WorldSoCold” off his upcoming mixtape #Pain. Capitol gets serious on the track discussing political, social and personal issues over an angelic, but ominous beat. The KreativeLyfe directed video brings the song to life with powerful imagery including real footage of police brutality and injustice throughout America. Check out #WorldSoCold and look out for the #Pain mix tape coming soon.
Denver based record label Nematode Records presents “Mission Accomplished,” the second installment of Those Shadow People, a virtual band and comic book series. The project features a 10 page full color comic book accompanied by a genre spanning 4 Song EP (8 including the special remixes). The project be available in limited print edition at Free Comic Book Day (May 2nd) or on all major online music platforms on April 28th.
Warriors, a new uplifting vocal progressive house song by Levi & Suiss who joined forces with Asias #1 FDJ Leng Yein and vocalist J-Asia, Listen Up! @shlomilevi
De La Soul is back stronger than ever as of late, coming off a much talked about, very successful kick-starter campaign for upcoming new album. Out of the blue they dropped this new banger featuring Nas which will not be on the new album. The track is everything you would hope for from an unprecedented OG collaboration. Although we were hoping for a verse from Nas, who only delivers the hook, the track doesn’t disappoint. Enjoy!
Tech N9ne and Eminem finally delivered their long rumored and anticipated collaboration. Krizz Kaliko is also along for the ride on Speedom, the second installment in Tech’s World Wide Choppers series. The track is definitely impressivem but also not the most listenable. Check it out and decide if it lives up to the hype.
K.I.D. (Kids In Despair) are Toronto siblings Kara and Bobby.High Times recently unveiled the music video for their track “The Bong Song”. The band will release their self-titled mixtape just in time for the holiday on April 20th. Get your lighters ready, take a hit and watch the music video for “The Bong Song”.
NÉONHÈART is two piece indie/pop electronic band based out of Los Angeles. Check out there new single “You Are My Sunshine” here first. It’s dope track, that recycles the sunshine childhood song we all know & love. weareneonheart
Vic Mensa is back with this Kanye West assisted banger “U Mad” co produced by Kanye himself and Smoko Ono. Some of the best we’ve seen from Vic thus far!
