Just days after their collaborative mix, LOUDPVCK and Gladiator are back with an original banger with Nipsey Hussle, released through Ultra Records. I was hyped on the Nipsey Hussle feature, but unfortunately it is merely a sample; no verse. The quad squad really brings it with this one, guaranteeing to get your super #HURT. Festival trap isn't usually up my alley, but LOUDPVCK … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Diplo tells Billboard what he really thinks about EDM
If you haven't been to one of his personal shows, Major Lazer shows, a block party, or Holy Ship, you have definitely at least heard a track produced by this random white dude: Diplo. He's undeniably one of many hard working and creative individuals in the music scene right now, and he's only getting better with age. Sitting on the ripe median of his 30's, he's already known … [Read more...]
Chris Brown – X (Prod. by Diplo)
Seems like Diplo is working with virtually every artist in the music industry these days and with Chris Brown's long overdue "X" album dropping the 16th, Brown releases the Diplo produced title track, X. The EDM influenced beat works perfectly when paired with Breezy's silky vocals. Both drops are pretty sweet, but I'm digging the second one a little more. Check it out … [Read more...]
Burning Man Reopens & Prepares For Arrival of Jack U
UPDATE: Good news was delivered overnight as they announced via Twitter that the playa at Black Rock City has now once again been opened. As far as the Burning Man webcast can tell us, looks like a beautiful day in the Playa. Hopefully the rain they received helps cut down on the infamous brutal blowing sand. So many incredible music producers and DJs are enroute to the … [Read more...]
PREMIERE: 8Er$ – Sharp
French label Unborn Records has already gathered quite a following since it's inception a few months ago by constantly releasing dope trap music. This week's release is no different and comes from 8Er$. "Sharp" is a heavy track that fits in perfectly with the labels already massive collection. Using chopped up vocals that fly all over the track and some ominous horns, they've … [Read more...]
Childish Gambino – Candler Road
Childish Gambino is not holding back. Marking his first release since he dropped "Because The Internet" in December, Gambino goes in on a an eery- synth filled trap beat. Lyrically, he goes at it and claims himself to be the "last great american poet". Gambino switches it up about halfway in the track suddenly bringing on the vibes and Gambino going even harder. Not sure where … [Read more...]
UZ Trap Quest Mix For Annie Nightingale
Annie Nightingale has started a new mix series on her BBC Radio 1 show where she explores the different genres of bass music dubbing them "Quest Mixes". Last week Total Science kicked off the Quest Mix series focusing on drum and bass. This week everyone's favorite masked man UZ took over to show the world what trap music is about. What he put together is 30 minutes of trap … [Read more...]
Cashmere Cat Mix For Rinse FM
This week has been a treat for Cashmere Cat fans. First we got to hear the studio version of his collab with Ariana Grande and now we've got an hour long mix the Norwegian DJ did for Rinse FM. He took over the internet radio station yesterday and it was everything you could expect from him. He played plenty of his own tunes, threw in some jersey club added some hip hop … [Read more...]