Childish Gambino remains one of the more unique acts in hip-hop — simultaneously supporting an acting career that most would be content with. The intertwining of the two forms of art in his music is very interesting to witness as his writing ability really fully shines on his debut full-length album, CAMP. While his raw talent in wordplay was evident before, he’s really taken it to the next level with this release, displaying a talent in creating metaphors that I think is only rivaled by the Lil’ Wayne we knew and loved. In addition to refining his writing skills, he displays a more conscious ability to make better, more complete tracks. Firefly shows him going in on an uplifting beat reminiscent of early Drake. He addresses the hate with no caution, acknowledging that he’s hard to define but still standing on stage willing to challenge anyone.
|The only white dude who’s allowed to say the n word/Fuck the cool kids, not Chuck Inglish but anyone who hates to feel distinguished |
Childish Gambino remains one of the more unique acts in hip-hop — simultaneously supporting an acting career that most would be content with. The intertwining of the two forms of art in his music is very interesting to witness as his writing ability really fully shines on his debut full-length album, CAMP. While his raw talent in wordplay was evident before, he’s really taken it to the next level with this release, displaying a talent in creating metaphors that I think is only rivaled by the Lil’ Wayne we knew and loved. In addition to refining his writing skills, he displays a more conscious ability to make better, more complete tracks. Firefly shows him going in on an uplifting beat reminiscent of early Drake. He addresses the hate with no caution, acknowledging that he’s hard to define but still standing on stage willing to challenge anyone.
|The only white dude who’s allowed to say the n word/Fuck the cool kids, not Chuck Inglish but anyone who hates to feel distinguished |
On November 8th, Mac Miller released his debut to the world outside of the 1m+ twitter followers and countless youtube viewers he’s racked up. He shortly thereafter became the first independent artist to hit #1 on the Billboard charts since 1995, a testament to the strength of his fanbase. The buzz he built without a major label is more impressive than label-mate Wiz Khalifa’s because the foundation was a series of very well received mixtapes and gradual ascent rather than a hit that found its way to the airwaves. And also because he has, you know, talent. Blue Slide Park is a deeper look into the mind of Malcolm McCormick, a young artist who has made his way into the limelight and the struggle to prove that he’s stayed true to his roots. The message is clear throughout the album–
| They thought the money shoulda changed it/Slide still blue why the world keep trying to paint it?/ When life around you changes/Try to keep your sameness/Try to keep your brain, maintaining through the lameness. |
On November 8th, Mac Miller released his debut to the world outside of the 1m+ twitter followers and countless youtube viewers he’s racked up. He shortly thereafter became the first independent artist to hit #1 on the Billboard charts since 1995, a testament to the strength of his fanbase. The buzz he built without a major label is more impressive than label-mate Wiz Khalifa’s because the foundation was a series of very well received mixtapes and gradual ascent rather than a hit that found its way to the airwaves. And also because he has, you know, talent. Blue Slide Park is a deeper look into the mind of Malcolm McCormick, a young artist who has made his way into the limelight and the struggle to prove that he’s stayed true to his roots. The message is clear throughout the album–
| They thought the money shoulda changed it/Slide still blue why the world keep trying to paint it?/ When life around you changes/Try to keep your sameness/Try to keep your brain, maintaining through the lameness. |
The cats who brought to our attention that San Francisco is Brainwashed by London released their 4 track Audiobook EP last month and it’s starting to get into the dangerous overplayed territory on my iPod. While I would’ve liked more tracks on the release, the project reflects a lot of time and effort put into its creation. Production comes courtesy of Jeremy “Zodiac” Rose, who handled most of The Weeknd‘s acclaimed House of Balloons. It’s refreshing to hear his somber cinematic beats be used for displaying lyrical talent rather than provoking Abel Tesfaye’s whining. BizYCasa and Ayinde stick true to their forte of superior writing ability, delicately weaving you through metaphors that’ll get you pausing the song. | (Don’t go dyin’ on me kid/Cause life is too grand fam, even before your kids have two kids) | This is more than just beats and rhymes — it’s thoughtful writing that displays a deeper appreciation for musicianship. It really is an audio book, especially considering all four songs will eventually be accompanied by music videos that should be appreciated in their own right (hit the jump for the two completed videos). #LifeInsomniac is the movement — don’t sleep on life. I can dig it. Make that first move today, not tomorrow. YOLO
The cats who brought to our attention that San Francisco is Brainwashed by London released their 4 track Audiobook EP last month and it’s starting to get into the dangerous overplayed territory on my iPod. While I would’ve liked more tracks on the release, the project reflects a lot of time and effort put into its creation. Production comes courtesy of Jeremy “Zodiac” Rose, who handled most of The Weeknd‘s acclaimed House of Balloons. It’s refreshing to hear his somber cinematic beats be used for displaying lyrical talent rather than provoking Abel Tesfaye’s whining. BizYCasa and Ayinde stick true to their forte of superior writing ability, delicately weaving you through metaphors that’ll get you pausing the song. | (Don’t go dyin’ on me kid/Cause life is too grand fam, even before your kids have two kids) | This is more than just beats and rhymes — it’s thoughtful writing that displays a deeper appreciation for musicianship. It really is an audio book, especially considering all four songs will eventually be accompanied by music videos that should be appreciated in their own right (hit the jump for the two completed videos). #LifeInsomniac is the movement — don’t sleep on life. I can dig it. Make that first move today, not tomorrow. YOLO
You Only Live Once. If it’s not your first time fuckin with us, you’ll know by now that phrase is what drives us. Musically it relates to the idea that life is too short to constrict yourself to blinding yourself to one genre of music. Without giving each type of sound an honest chance (aka listen to what people that love the genre give you), you’re seriously restricting yourself from potentially discovering a different type of music that could create a passion where there was none. More recently, I’ve discovered the phrase to mean a lot more. If you want to do something, fucking do it today. If you can’t do it today, create a plan for when you can do it and how you’re going to do it. Procrastination is funny to joke about but it’s soured so many great ideas and potential experiences. I’m talking specifically about thinking of something you want to do and deciding now is not the time to figure out a way to do it. Make decisions quicker. Every minute is another minute you’re never going to get back. Pull out of your instant gratification loop. Wake up. YOLO
Drake’s got a new track with Lil’ Wayne, “The Motto.” Now she want a photo/You already know though/You only live once: that’s the motto: YOLO. While I’m not pumped that Drake was the one to drop it in a song, I’m glad that it’ll adjust at least one person’s mindstate, even if temporarily. Maybe someone will embrace the lifestyle. As for the song, I’m just gonna leave a track I love off Room for Improvement to compare and you’ll know what I think of the Sprite Robot.
You Only Live Once. If it’s not your first time fuckin with us, you’ll know by now that phrase is what drives us. Musically it relates to the idea that life is too short to constrict yourself to blinding yourself to one genre of music. Without giving each type of sound an honest chance (aka listen to what people that love the genre give you), you’re seriously restricting yourself from potentially discovering a different type of music that could create a passion where there was none. More recently, I’ve discovered the phrase to mean a lot more. If you want to do something, fucking do it today. If you can’t do it today, create a plan for when you can do it and how you’re going to do it. Procrastination is funny to joke about but it’s soured so many great ideas and potential experiences. I’m talking specifically about thinking of something you want to do and deciding now is not the time to figure out a way to do it. Make decisions quicker. Every minute is another minute you’re never going to get back. Pull out of your instant gratification loop. Wake up. YOLO
Drake’s got a new track with Lil’ Wayne, “The Motto.” Now she want a photo/You already know though/You only live once: that’s the motto: YOLO. While I’m not pumped that Drake was the one to drop it in a song, I’m glad that it’ll adjust at least one person’s mindstate, even if temporarily. Maybe someone will embrace the lifestyle. As for the song, I’m just gonna leave a track I love off Room for Improvement to compare and you’ll know what I think of the Sprite Robot.
So I’ve been trying my best to deal with this Wi-Fi that’s shittier than a Coachella porta-potty and just got a hold of some semi-reliable internets. Excuse the hiatus of beats and rhymes but throw on yer good headphones.
Bassex is quickly becoming one of my favorite dubstep producers. Here he takes Wolfgang’s ‘The Champ’ and dubstep-erizes it. Wolfgang’s sound is only a few steps away from dubstep and I wouldn’t be mad to hear more remixes like this.
Unreleased track from Pac Div, featuring Asher Roth. The rattlin’ bass sounds like something Chuck Inglish cooked up in the kitchen. Like, Mibbs, and BeYoung deliver solid punchlines with the added effect of an audience on the beat. Asher goes in as he has been lately — haven’t really heard a verse I don’t like from him in a while. Hatin is useless.
These two collaborating is probably pretty bad for the ozone layer. Emission levels of filth pretty high. They take the intro to La Di Da Di and twist it around Bassnectar‘s signature rhythmic basslines and Datsik‘s thizz-face inducing w0mp. Nicely blended.
This is the first release of the much anticipated Re:generation project. Skrillex and The Doors get together to fuse eras here as the first of many artists from different time periods collaborating. I think they did a pretty damn good job of utilizing the common themes/sound between rock and dubstep. Skrillex crafts his thumping bassline with some guitar work and vocal snippets from who I believe to be Jim Morrisson. I could be 100% fucking that up though. One of the best Skrillex releases this year IMO.
The homies Gooffee released another jam yesterday and it’s a good’un. Samples Ram Jam’s “Black Betty” which interestingly works really well. They’ve got the whole moombah-dub-core-whateverthefuck down pat. You’re able to groove and get down and dirty at the same time. Check out the video interview we did with them a little while back.
So I’ve been trying my best to deal with this Wi-Fi that’s shittier than a Coachella porta-potty and just got a hold of some semi-reliable internets. Excuse the hiatus of beats and rhymes but throw on yer good headphones.
Bassex is quickly becoming one of my favorite dubstep producers. Here he takes Wolfgang’s ‘The Champ’ and dubstep-erizes it. Wolfgang’s sound is only a few steps away from dubstep and I wouldn’t be mad to hear more remixes like this.
Unreleased track from Pac Div, featuring Asher Roth. The rattlin’ bass sounds like something Chuck Inglish cooked up in the kitchen. Like, Mibbs, and BeYoung deliver solid punchlines with the added effect of an audience on the beat. Asher goes in as he has been lately — haven’t really heard a verse I don’t like from him in a while. Hatin is useless.
These two collaborating is probably pretty bad for the ozone layer. Emission levels of filth pretty high. They take the intro to La Di Da Di and twist it around Bassnectar‘s signature rhythmic basslines and Datsik‘s thizz-face inducing w0mp. Nicely blended.
This is the first release of the much anticipated Re:generation project. Skrillex and The Doors get together to fuse eras here as the first of many artists from different time periods collaborating. I think they did a pretty damn good job of utilizing the common themes/sound between rock and dubstep. Skrillex crafts his thumping bassline with some guitar work and vocal snippets from who I believe to be Jim Morrisson. I could be 100% fucking that up though. One of the best Skrillex releases this year IMO.
The homies Gooffee released another jam yesterday and it’s a good’un. Samples Ram Jam’s “Black Betty” which interestingly works really well. They’ve got the whole moombah-dub-core-whateverthefuck down pat. You’re able to groove and get down and dirty at the same time. Check out the video interview we did with them a little while back.
It’s been a long road, but Mac Miller‘s finally at 1 Million Twitter followers. In celebration, he preps us for his big debut next month with another mixtape. The tape, I Love Life, Thank You, has features from Talib Kweli, The Come Up, Bun B, and Sir Michael Rocks, with tracks produced by Clams Casino and 9th Wonder amongst others. If you’ve been keepin’ up you’ll have heard a handful of these songs but there’s 6 fresh ones in there too. Mac may not have the meanest lyrics or be the best spitter but it’s hard not to enjoy his songs and message, always gets you in a good mood. D/L the whole thing below and pre-order Blue Slide Park (November 8th) here.
1. I Love Life, Thank You (Prod. by Brandun Deshay)
2. People Under The Stairs
3. Willie Dynamite (Prod. by Big Jerm)
4. The Scoop On Heaven (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
5. Love Lost (Prod. by Black Diamond)
6. Pranks 4 Players (Ft. Sir Michael Rocks) (Prod. by Cardo) 7. Cold Feet (Prod. by Clams Casino)+++
8. Family First (Ft. Talib Kweli) (Prod. by Like) 9. The Miller Family Reunion (Prod. by Big Jerm)
10. Boom Bap Rap (Ft. The Come Up) (Prod. by Mac Miller & Big Jerm) 11. Just A Kid (Prod. by E Dan)
12. All That (Ft. Bun B) (Prod. by E Dan)
13. All This (Prod. by E Dan)
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It’s been a long road, but Mac Miller‘s finally at 1 Million Twitter followers. In celebration, he preps us for his big debut next month with another mixtape. The tape, I Love Life, Thank You, has features from Talib Kweli, The Come Up, Bun B, and Sir Michael Rocks, with tracks produced by Clams Casino and 9th Wonder amongst others. If you’ve been keepin’ up you’ll have heard a handful of these songs but there’s 6 fresh ones in there too. Mac may not have the meanest lyrics or be the best spitter but it’s hard not to enjoy his songs and message, always gets you in a good mood. D/L the whole thing below and pre-order Blue Slide Park (November 8th) here.
1. I Love Life, Thank You (Prod. by Brandun Deshay)
2. People Under The Stairs
3. Willie Dynamite (Prod. by Big Jerm)
4. The Scoop On Heaven (Prod. by 9th Wonder)
5. Love Lost (Prod. by Black Diamond)
6. Pranks 4 Players (Ft. Sir Michael Rocks) (Prod. by Cardo) 7. Cold Feet (Prod. by Clams Casino)+++
8. Family First (Ft. Talib Kweli) (Prod. by Like) 9. The Miller Family Reunion (Prod. by Big Jerm)
10. Boom Bap Rap (Ft. The Come Up) (Prod. by Mac Miller & Big Jerm) 11. Just A Kid (Prod. by E Dan)
12. All That (Ft. Bun B) (Prod. by E Dan)
13. All This (Prod. by E Dan)
The homie Skinny Genes started his weekly YOLO Lists with the intention to open your minds and ears to every genre of music — the idea being that life’s too short to hate on a type of music until you realize that you actually enjoy it. So when artists from different ends of the spectrum come together in harmonious musical innovation, it makes the process much easier for us. Recently, the trend has been combining hip-hop and different paces of electro; producers see it as a logical gap to forge together the two most popular genres. There’s parts of both that agree thematically with a grungy DIY feel. Both are not apprehensive about hard hitting drums. With a few exceptions (HoVeezy/ChiddyBang), it’s been low-key MCs trying to make a name and using the concept as a niche. But a few songs have been released over the past week with legitimate names in the game (not Sam Adams) that’s led to giving it further thought. Of the three, it’s most apparent to me that Joker‘s style meshes best with rhymes; I’ve yet to determine whether it’s a healthy relationship though. If you guys have any solid collabs that have pleased your ears drop em off in the comments prz. Is this a matrimony that needs a divorce or just some serious counseling? Don’t be shy with yer opinions.
The homie Skinny Genes started his weekly YOLO Lists with the intention to open your minds and ears to every genre of music — the idea being that life’s too short to hate on a type of music until you realize that you actually enjoy it. So when artists from different ends of the spectrum come together in harmonious musical innovation, it makes the process much easier for us. Recently, the trend has been combining hip-hop and different paces of electro; producers see it as a logical gap to forge together the two most popular genres. There’s parts of both that agree thematically with a grungy DIY feel. Both are not apprehensive about hard hitting drums. With a few exceptions (HoVeezy/ChiddyBang), it’s been low-key MCs trying to make a name and using the concept as a niche. But a few songs have been released over the past week with legitimate names in the game (not Sam Adams) that’s led to giving it further thought. Of the three, it’s most apparent to me that Joker‘s style meshes best with rhymes; I’ve yet to determine whether it’s a healthy relationship though. If you guys have any solid collabs that have pleased your ears drop em off in the comments prz. Is this a matrimony that needs a divorce or just some serious counseling? Don’t be shy with yer opinions.
