In typical mogul fashion, Jay Z has made the game his, again. He has overstepped the boundaries, he has disregarded the rules, and he has even changed the way a platinum record is sold. From standing on the corners boppin', to epitomizing the American Dream, Jay Z has reminded the masses that the rap game is his, and that certainly isn't changing soon. Hov, in all … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Buku – Fooled EP
Buku aka Robert Balotsky has been making a name for himself in the Dubstep scene over the last two years (his track Janky was featured in Diplo’s BBC Radio 1Xtra mix back in January) but with the release of his first EP, Fooled, its clear this young Philadelphian has turned to the Trap-side. This 4-track excursion through the new Buku sound is a brilliant example of the dubstep … [Read more...]
The Marvelettes – Please Mr. Postman (Borgore/Luke & Skywalker Remix)
After becoming a fan of Luke & Skywalker's music, Borgore teamed up with the duo to create this banger. They took The Mavelettes classic song Please Mr. Postman and trapped it out perfectly. A few of you might remember Cragga's amazing dubstep remix of this song a few years back and I think this trap remix gives Cragga's remix a run for its money. Stream The Marvelettes - … [Read more...]
Big Sean’s Mom Raps ‘Dance (A$$)’ [VIDEO]
Jimmy Kimmel made one of the most pondered, unanswered questions regarding rap music clear to the masses yesterday. Kimmel begins his bit by stating the obvious: sometimes rap songs incorporate raunchy, filthy lyrics. Correct. Sometimes rappers write lyrics that are less than church-appropriate, but who really gives a shit? Then, things take an interesting turn as Jimmy really … [Read more...]
TWRK – Volume 1 (Hosted by Ying Yang Twins) [FREE DOWNLOAD]
The 100 BPM ballers, TWRK are here with their first Mixtape featuring everything from unreleased DJ Snake to Juvenile. The track list is chop full of tunes from Baauer, Flosstradamus, Kid Kamillion, and tons of exclusive edits/remixes from TWRK. They even do an edit of Ying Yang Twins track "Miley Cirus" and drop an unreleased DJ Snake remix of Major Lazer's "Bubble Butt". The … [Read more...]
Ta-ku – REϟTWERK VOL.II
There are few producers who display the kind of work ethic and devotion to excellence that we find in Ta-ku. In the five years since his graduation from the Red Bull Music Academy he’s released 13 albums, started his own record label, and garnered the support of major artists like Baauer and Justin Timberlake. His most recent work, REϟTWERK VOL.II is yet another stunning … [Read more...]
Pretty Lights – A Color Map of the Sun
In anticipation of A Color Map of the Sun, Pretty Lights has uploaded the entire album to stream. Derek Vincent Smith traveled all over the country working with various musicians to make this beautiful collage of music. The album, like all of Pretty Lights' music, will be available for free download on July 2nd; but for the first time Pretty Lights will be releasing hard … [Read more...]
HTTP – Exclusive Mix for Northern Nights Music Festival: Humbolt / Mendocino, CA July 19-21
[Northern Nights Music Festival :: July 19-21 Mendocino / Humboldt County, CA] It's new, it's fresh, and it's taking place the weekend of July 19th, 20th and 21st at the old campground of Reggae on the River. Three full days of some of the freshest in trap, tropical bass, dubstep and deep house from the likes of The Polish Ambassador, Minnesota, Dirtybird & Headtron … [Read more...]
