Metro Boomin pulls out all of the stops for a relentlessly fun, horror-themed tape titled “Issa Nightmare on Elm Street, feel like Jason, Friday 13th”. Checkout our favorite track from the project “Rap Saved Me” below. “I’m gang banging (gang), and I’m dangerous (hey) Smith & Wesson (brrt), and it’s stainless (woo) Brand new Rari (skrt), I’m finna paint it (yeah) She took a xanny (yeah), then she fainted (yeah)”
North Carolina’s own duo of MC’s Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, better known collectively as Little Brother, have built a cult following over the last 15 years and have achieved underground legend status in the process. They just might be your favorite rapper’s favorite rappers…literally, if you don’t believe me, just ask Drake. They’ve been on somewhat of a hiatus since their split with famed producer 9th Wonder, but this fall they returned with a bangin’ full length album May The Lord Watch, and they’ve been on the road for the last few months promoting it. We were lucky enough to catch their stop at the intimate Peter’s Room, directly underneath the famous Roseland Theater in Portland.
Eric State is an exciting, energetic DJ hailing from the Netherlands. Starting his career at the young age of 15, he slowly worked his way up the ranks, holding down residencies in bars and clubs all over Europe. In 2014, his wife gave birth to their son, which in turn put his career on hold…until now, as he comes bouncing right back with his track ‘Somebody Real’. Eric, who specializes in vocally supported electronic dance music with a feel-good vibe, dug deep into his crate to find an original 1994 recording of ‘Somebody Real’ by Bit Machine and made it his own now, with his second release ‘Somebody Real’.
Wish you could get to know the GOAT of skateboarding? Tony Hawk is in his 50’s, still flipping out of pools. Follow along with Nate Robinson as he tours Tony Hawk’s home.
On the heels of the success from her scorching hot debut video, European songwriter and performer Tina Tara returns with her brand new second single,“Worth It.” On this exciting and fun record, Tina’s bright vocals playfully dance upon a captivating uptempo soundscape that starts with a simple, minimalist beat and bouncy percussion that builds up more and more as the song continues. Tina’s unique style and international influence shines through as the song blends a variety of genres and sounds ranging from EDM and world beats to hip hop all into something truly her own. Check out for “Worth” it on Apple Music, Spotify and other major streaming platforms, and look out for the official video, as well Tina Tara’s next single “Maybe” slated for release in December.
Rapper Snoop Dogg reveals he has a full-time staffer whose only job is to roll blunts for him. Snoop doesn’t have to carry it on him and that is the real benefit.
Beginning Friday, November 15th renowned dubstep icon Caspa will begin a five-week residency at The Black Box in Denver. Each Friday the London-born producer will curate an impressive array of international talent, playing sets that bridge his decades-spanning catalogue. Dubbed “Back to the Underground” the events will showcase and celebrate a range of artists who have continued to forward the culture. Genre mainstays including Coki, Hatcha, Matty G, Sleeper, Six Chakra, Ternion Sound, and Pushloop will all make appearances between November and December. Caspa has been tremendously influential in the classic UK sound. His decision to make Colorado a temporary home-base should be an exciting opportunity for all lovers of bass music. Get Em High contributor Colin Wrenn sat down with the man to discuss the residency as well as his musical trajectory, his love for the underground and what keeps bringing him back to Denver. Check out the interview below, and get tickets to one or all of these guaranteed to sell out shows at blackboxdenver.co or caspaofficial.com now!
King Femi is a Hip-Hop/Rap artist hailing from Atlanta, GA. His latest release is “Young Queens,” a single that takes a new direction after the drop of the more energetic “Rolex.” The song is a more slowed-down trap song with a smooth flow. “Young Queens” was released by Royal Family Productions, LLC and is available on Soundcloud and Spotify. Check it out here first, listen below.
Maxime Boublil was born in Paris, France, into a musical theater family. His father wrote Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, his mother was the first Cosette in Les Miserables in France. As a child, he played cello for eleven years but knew he never wanted to follow in his parents’ footsteps. Maxime studied photography at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco and after a year realized that it wasn’t for him. He soon found what he was looking for when he walked into a friend’s dorm room one day and picked up their guitar. Soon after, he switched his major to Music in Visual Media and started composing. Maxime eventually pursued a career as an engineer at “Furstock Studios” with three-time aria award-winning engineer Doug Brady, all the while writing his own songs on the side. Realizing he needed to do something with the over fifty songs he had written, he began to produce and record his own music. Listen to Maxime on Spotify and SoundCloud. Follow Maxime on Instagram for news and updates.
Ever since his departure from Degrassi over a decade ago, Drake has mostly stayed in his lane making music, and he’s done so very successfully. As of late though, he appears to be trying to diversify, popping up as Exective Prodcuer on Netflix’s revamped series Top Boy, and now he’s officially announced his newest venture. He announced via an instagram post that he’s joining the ranks of dozens of rappers starting their own cannabis brands. On theme with his repertoire the brand is called More Life Growth Co., and all we really know about it is that their green house looks dope as fuck. Check out the post below, we’re interested to see this unfold.
In 2019 the West Coast is littered with dispensaries of all sizes and styles, and major cities like Portland are especially saturated. It can be hard to find a shop with good prices as well as quality flower and concentrates, and many stores are plagued by uneducated or rude staff. Buried in the northeast corner of Portland, a short drive from downtown portland or PDX Airport stands one of the city’s many hidden gems, Doctor’s Orders Portland Dispensary, a modest independent shop that excels in all categories.
Young Gerald looks to be a patient in a psych ward while tied down to the hospital bed. He shares a kiss with a woman doctor, who escorts the Bay Area native to freedom. The Bonnie and Clyde pair team up to execute a heist in the city, which leads to a high-speed chase with law enforcement.
Famed West Coast Rapper and Oakland’s very own, Kamaiyah joined forces with Producer Link Up and Director WeThePartySean to release a reimagined version of the classic Warren G. & Michael McDonald anthem “Regulate/ Keep Forgettin” recorded, filmed, and released in 24 hours. With effortless swag and a unique style it’s easy to see why Kamaiyah is one of our top artists to watch in 2019 and 2020. Check out the video for “Back to Basics” and look out for more from the promising young artist!
Los Angeles based songwriter and performer Yan Pronin’s experimental brainchild, Project Pronin, has arrived with the brand new single “Release Me.” On this must-hear debut record, Yan strikes a delicate balance between crunchy analog sounds and modern production, with twisted guitar chords and riffs serving as the foundation for dynamic instrumentation that is masterfully sparse at times, and tastefully intricate at others. With help from Grammy award winning engineer Nico Essig (Lana Del Rey, Coldplay, Paul McCartney etc.) who mixed and mastered the song, “Release Me” draws subtle influence from legendary acts including Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Radiohead and others to capture a truly timeless sound rarely found in today’s era.
Tony Pike is an 83 year old Ibiza legend who passed away in early 2019 after a lifetime of partying. His hotel ‘Pikes” has been a debaucherous hotspot for celebrities spanning decades, boasting such guests as George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Liam Gallagher and Grace Jones.
Fresh off releasing their first song in 16 years, Gang Starr – the rap duo of DJ Premier and the late Guru – have shared their new video for “Family and Loyalty,” their J. Cole-assisted single. The visual was directed by another hip-hop legend, Fab 5 Freddy.
Feed the weird is a hip hop duo who are obsessed with the strange and the occult. The duo, Yami Weird and HellAir, have been friends since middle school and have had a mutual love for hip hop and punk rock. Both grew apart after moving out of their shared neighborhood, until Yami reached out to hell after publishing a rough version of his son 666 ways back in 2018, after that they decided to form a group and publish their music independently with hopes of escaping the boring life of Northeastern Tennessee. Check out their new album from F.T.W. here first brought to you By Pump Fink Records.
From the creators of Sonic Bloom, one of Colorado’s longest running summer music festivals, comes Sonic Blossom, it’s intimate, indoor, fall counterpart. Taking over Cervantes’ unrivaled dual venue set up in central Denver, the festival will encompass the same spirit of electronic and jam music one might expect from the Sonic Bloom family. Headlined by veteran ambient electronic producer Bluetech, with an all around awesome line-up that includes heavy hitter Spoonbill as well as CO favorites Dynohunter, and many other awesome acts. There should be an awesome mix of dancefloor bangers as well as chilled out vibes and everything in between. We got the chance to ask the headliner himself, Bluetech, about his current project and what we can expect to hear at Sonic Blossom tomorrow night. Check out the interview below and grab tickets to Sonic Blossom at cervantesmasterpiece.com now!
Big Sean put the world on notice when he went back-and-forth with ASAP Ferg on his latest single, “Bezerk.” Now, the two have come together to drop an entertaining video of the Hit-Boy produced track.
Zonin is the new song by up and coming LA artist Rene Brown. The track was produced by Grammy nominated producer Lord Quest and is the first release from Rene Brown’s upcoming EP! Check it out here below and be sure to follow @ReneBrownMusic