LA producer and Canada native XVII has quickly emerged in the last few months as one of the leading innovators within the flourishing dance music scene, completely redefining genres through his hard hitting remixes and originals. Fusing melodic, orchestral, and trap influences the 20 year old classically trained musician’s “melodic turn up” music has garnered support from some … [Read more...]
This Mash-Up of Florence + The Machine & Drake’s “Back To Back” is Pure Genius
When I first saw that this thing existed I was hella skeptical. Why would you touch the perfection that is Florence + The Machine and mash it with the 'gucciness' of Drake's "Back To Back"? Well, the Internet has spoken and this is some next level shit. This mash-up somehow magically flows with the orchestral ethereal vibes of Florence and Drake's fly Meek Mill diss and it's … [Read more...]
OVO Sound Radio premieres new Skepta X Jamie xx remix
There was a bit of skepticism surrounding Apple Music, but Beats 1 has proven to be one of the best things to come this summer. The crew at OVO Sound Radio has taken their Beats 1 radio show as an opportunity to premiere new music left and right, including dropping five new Drake tracks in the past two weeks. This weekend OVO blessed us with one of the hottest Skepta remixes to … [Read more...]
Is Kendrick Lamar Dissing Drake On Dr. Dre Compton Features?
Last night, the first album from Dr. Dre in 16 years was released, and Compton dropped via Apple Music. With someone as influential as Dr. Dre - you know that he is going to get the most high-profile features possible, one of which includes Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar, who is featured on three tracks seems to have taken the opportunity to throw shade at none other than … [Read more...]
Drake’s Back to Back Performance at OVO Fest + Kanye, Drake & Will Smith Laugh at Meek Memes Backstage
Drake's sixth annual OVO Fest was one for the books, with appearances from Kanye West, Pharrell, and more. But everyone can't stop talking about Drake's opening performance, starting with "Charged up" and diving right in to "Back to Back", which had the crowd going nuts. As if the original diss track wasn't enough on its own, the visuals while Drake performed b2b was a slew of … [Read more...]
Roy Wood$ – Drama Feat. Drake
Drake has been raining down all week long and it's not over. Following three new tracks this past weekend on OVOSOUND Radio, including his first of two Meek Mill disses, Drizzy has blessed us with yet another track, hopping on fellow 6-runner Roy Wood$. The Toronto based duo goes hard on this R&B duet and it's phenomenal. The track is soft and melodic but there's power … [Read more...]
Drake Drop’s Second Meek Mill Diss Track, “Back To Back Freestyle”
This past weekend on OVOSOUND Radio, the bossman Drake dropped three tracks, the most notable being his Meek Mill diss, "Charged Up." People weren't sure what to make of this track, as it featured a halfhearted verse from Drake with little energy while the title would suggest otherwise. With still no response from Meek Mill (aside from subtweeting), Drake took to the OVO … [Read more...]
Drake Drops Three New Tracks on Beats 1 Radio Show
For the second consecutive OVOSOUND radio show, Drake has dropped three new tracks for our listening pleasure, the most notable this week being his Meek Mill diss track, "Charged Up." Aside from the diss track, Drake also dropped a remix of D.R.A.M.'s "Cha Cha," which he retitled "You Used To" and a Vinylz & FrankDukes produced track, "Right Hand". Lets hope this becomes a … [Read more...]