A growing number of young professionals in Silicon Valley insist that taking small doses of psychedelic drugs simply makes them perform better at work – becoming more creative and focused. The practice, known as “microdosing”, involves taking minute quantities of drugs such as LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) or mescaline (found in the Peyote cactus) every few days.
We haven’t heard much from Chiddy Bang in a minute, but he’s back with “Same Old Thing,” a warm summer track produced by rising indy heavyweight Russ. Chiddy addresses his absence and what life is looking like for him. Will the VA rapper make a comeback? Check it out for yourself!
We love Dr. Dre, who doesn’t. He just dropped a rare solo track along with the release of his new documentary The Defiant Ones. Although the verses don’t really feel like the Dre we know, they aren’t bad. The beat is banging (as always) and the hook is heat. You can’t not listen to the new D.R.E. so check it out, and definitely peep The Defiant Ones, the new HBO documentary about Dr. Dre and Interscope Records founder Jimmy Iovine.
Well, here’s something you don’t get to watch every day. The crew of the insane looking boat, load a much smaller boat into the back parking space because when you are at sea, there is no such thing as too much boat.
Memphis recording artist, Christian Kuya, releases his debut single “Feel Like” produced by 808 Mafia’s Nonstop Da Hitman (Yo Gotti “Errybody” / Rick Ross “Same Hoes”) . This new record features a catchy hook, crazy 808’s, and a carefree take whatever you want energy just in time for the summer flex season. Check out Christian Kuya “Feel Like” stream link after the break, and stay locked into his next release we imagine will come soon.
Rising ATX duo Epi III has been making waves in the states and overseas with their unique blend of genres including alt-rock, hip hop and more. They are on tour now in support of their new project “Wires In Raunch.” We got a chance to catch up with Epi, the front man of the group, to talk about what they have going on. Check out the Q&A and catch Epi III in Denver at Summit Music Hall with StarKill, or in your city this summer!
Meet Estaifan Shilaita—Chicago cab driver, loving father, and former boxing champion. From 1968 to 1976, Shilaita was the national boxing champion of Iraq before being forced to flee his home country because of his Christian faith. Although he left his boxing dreams behind, Shilaita eventually found greater happiness than he could have ever imagined.
It’s 1986 where we find two stoners who smoke some chronic weed created by the CIA only to find themselves catapulted into the future. The year is 2016 and after losing 30 years of their life now balding and fat, they must get their lives back as 47-year-old men with the brains of teenagers.
Joey Bada$$ just casually dropped of three heaters, all produced by heavyweight Statik Selektah. All three songs are very different, but all carry great summer vibes with smooth, jazzy undertones. As always Joey does his thing. Throw these on your soundcloud playlist for your next BBQ!
This 15-piece German orchestra did a cover of Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” and put a whole new spin on the dance classic. Hosted on the German late-night talk show Neo Magazin Royale, the Radio-Dance Orchestra of Ehrenfeld (Rundfunk-Tanzorchester Ehrenfeld) performed their cover live, complete with horns, strings, bass, guitar, drums, and of course, the Rocktron Talk Box.
Listen to the incredible sound that is the Lamborghini Huracan Performante when Henry Catchpole went to Italy to try it out. First, he visited the legendary Imola race track before heading into the Tuscan hills to see what it’s like on the road.
Los Angeles rapper King Lil G is making huge waves in the underground as his hit singles “Hopeless Boy,” and “Welcome to L.A.,” among others continue to gain traction. G has been touring relentlessly this year hitting dozens of cities on his Blessed by God Tour this summer. We caught G at his sold out show in Boulder, CO and he didn’t disappoint.
The weed he is smoking is so damn good he is overcome by emotion. Someone give that man a dab, he will straight up ascend to heaven.
Rising producer DeFunk just dropped this glitch-hop heater “Next Level” on HighChai records. Featuring a hip hop sample as the crux of the composition, there’s hard hitting drums and sharp crunchy synths that carry the track. We hope to hear this at a festie or two over the summer. Enjoy!
Europe based artist Arthur Rivers presents the official music video for “Why You Lie,” the first song off his new EP “Unknown Feelings.” The slightly dark composition features a combination of organic and electric elements laced with Arthur’s soulful vocals and a perfect groove that keeps you entranced for the full eight minute journey. The psychedelic visuals pivot with each chapter of the song, and it stays interesting throughout. Roll one up and enjoy!
FKJ just released an impressive live music video of him performing “Die With A Smile,” one of the numerous beautiful tracks from his latest project, French Kiwi Juice. The video is the perfect match for the laid back, aquarium vibe.
Kendrick’s DAMN. album has been the definitive (hip hop) project of 2017, and the wave isn’t over. Kenny just dropped off this powerful and visually stunning video for one of our favorite tracks off the album, “ELEMENT.” The good kid show’s his mad city side in this tastefully violent display of what might happen if you fuck with Kendrick right now. People will continue to have the GOAT discussions, but in the current moment, Kung Fu Kenny is the undisputed heavyweight champ in the game. This one is a must watch!
The Rockin45s are a unique, exciting entertaining band different from what you may be used to. The band features marathon sets of high energy renditions of classic party material spanning the entire history of rock and roll, through to current pop hits. Mixing a blend of infectious originals and time-tested covers, the band appeals to audiences of all ages and has been packing clubs and dance floors for 16 plus years! Check out their unofficial release of “Maybe Tonight” below!
They sit for hours at a time, hunched over tables with scissors in one hand and marijuana in the other. The work is tedious, but it pays well — for now. This once mostly black market trade is slowly becoming more regulated, hindering the flow of quick under-the-table cash. “Really slow trimmers can make as little as $100 a day, if they’re not any good,” Blake said. “A really great trimmer can make up to $400 a day or $450 a day. An incredible trimmer can make $500 a day in product.”