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Jermaine’s back at it with “How High.” Another good track from Fayettenam’s finest, seamless transitions of wordplay from line to line. Real raps with a little inspiration… really happy to see Cole not get sucked into the tendency to strictly rhyme about success that a lot of artists do after experiencing some. Definitely something to enjoy with some smoke on this Memorial Day, enjoy!
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New video for ‘Hiii PoWeR’ released by Kendrick Lamar this week. Features some powerful short clips and shots of influential world figures, including Malcolm X, MLK, and Barack. The Compton native shows that he’s truly a conscious rapper on the track, which is produced by J. Cole. Any time these two get together it’s gold. A collaboration mixtape has supposedly been in the works but no recent news on that. Very inspirational video for a great song.
“The sky is falling, the wind is calling; stand for something or die in the morning.”
Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Goblin’ debuted this past week and peaked at #2 overall on the iTunes charts, a feat for the 19 year old that would have sounded extremely far-fetched a year ago. Since then, however, the hype for himself and the rest of Odd Future has grown in uncontrollable proportions. The album itself has a very similar sound to Tyler’s other work so far — slower, gritty beats and twisted lyrics that mesh extremely well together. The production is solid; Tyler produced every track on the album, and interestingly didn’t make use of any samples. You gotta have a tremendous amount of respect for artists that produce their own songs — in Tyler’s case it works so well because his beats create a mood for the song to go in on.
His shit will always receive mixed responses from listeners because of the message and content. Some will jump on board with the message and further the hype, while others will find reasons to hate it because they feel the hype is unjustified. In order to look closer and digest it, you gotta take it for what it is. He’s just a 19 year old fucking around with his friends and making music. Fans and the industry in general are always quick to make the next big artist someone to be worshipped and aspire to be. Tyler makes it very clear in the album that he’s ‘not a role model,’ and he has issues. He’s the voice of troubled/rebel youth who take different life paths than what’s been created for and expected of them. ‘Radicals’ and ‘Goblin’ both shed some light on this. ‘Sandwitches,’ which features Hodgy Beats, has anthem-like qualities. ‘She’ features Frank Ocean, whose voice on the hook works as a sick complement to Tyler’s. Other standouts include the viral-sensation ‘Yonkers’ and ‘Fish,’ which embodies the type of song people have come to oppose the group for.
No filler on this album, Tyler goes hard on every beat — his flow is definitely not matched by many. One more comment that came up when I was having a discussion with a friend that doesn’t listen to much hip-hop — the style of songs like Sandwitches has a moshing vibe that I think would appeal to fans of dubstep. (You can catch OFWGKTA at HARD Summer this year). Definitely recommend heading to iTunes or the nearest store and grabbing a copy.
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Nigga had the fuckin’ nerve to call me immature. The fuck you think I made Odd Future for? Wear fuckin’ suits and make good decisions? Fuck that.
1. Goblin
2. Yonkers
3. Radicals
4. She (ft. Frank Ocean)
5. Transylvania
6. Nightmare
7. Tron Cat
8. Her
9. Sandwitches (ft. Hodgy Beats)
10. Fish
11. Analog (ft. Hodgy Beats)
12. Bitch Suck Dick (ft. Jasper Dolphin & Taco)
13. Window (ft. Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats)
14. AU79
15. Golden
16. Burger (ft. Hodgy Beats)
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Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Goblin’ debuted this past week and peaked at #2 overall on the iTunes charts, a feat for the 19 year old that would have sounded extremely far-fetched a year ago. Since then, however, the hype for himself and the rest of Odd Future has grown in uncontrollable proportions. The album itself has a very similar sound to Tyler’s other work so far — slower, gritty beats and twisted lyrics that mesh extremely well together. The production is solid; Tyler produced every track on the album, and interestingly didn’t make use of any samples. You gotta have a tremendous amount of respect for artists that produce their own songs — in Tyler’s case it works so well because his beats create a mood for the song to go in on.
His shit will always receive mixed responses from listeners because of the message and content. Some will jump on board with the message and further the hype, while others will find reasons to hate it because they feel the hype is unjustified. In order to look closer and digest it, you gotta take it for what it is. He’s just a 19 year old fucking around with his friends and making music. Fans and the industry in general are always quick to make the next big artist someone to be worshipped and aspire to be. Tyler makes it very clear in the album that he’s ‘not a role model,’ and he has issues. He’s the voice of troubled/rebel youth who take different life paths than what’s been created for and expected of them. ‘Radicals’ and ‘Goblin’ both shed some light on this. ‘Sandwitches,’ which features Hodgy Beats, has anthem-like qualities. ‘She’ features Frank Ocean, whose voice on the hook works as a sick complement to Tyler’s. Other standouts include the viral-sensation ‘Yonkers’ and ‘Fish,’ which embodies the type of song people have come to oppose the group for.
No filler on this album, Tyler goes hard on every beat — his flow is definitely not matched by many. One more comment that came up when I was having a discussion with a friend that doesn’t listen to much hip-hop — the style of songs like Sandwitches has a moshing vibe that I think would appeal to fans of dubstep. (You can catch OFWGKTA at HARD Summer this year). Definitely recommend heading to iTunes or the nearest store and grabbing a copy.
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Nigga had the fuckin’ nerve to call me immature. The fuck you think I made Odd Future for? Wear fuckin’ suits and make good decisions? Fuck that.
1. Goblin
2. Yonkers
3. Radicals
4. She (ft. Frank Ocean)
5. Transylvania
6. Nightmare
7. Tron Cat
8. Her
9. Sandwitches (ft. Hodgy Beats)
10. Fish
11. Analog (ft. Hodgy Beats)
12. Bitch Suck Dick (ft. Jasper Dolphin & Taco)
13. Window (ft. Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats)
14. AU79
15. Golden
16. Burger (ft. Hodgy Beats)
Starting off the Weekly Wake Up today, a fresh series that’ll kickstart every week by highlighting an artist on the rise that you may have heard of but deserves a second look and some more plays. We’ll start off with someone you’ve definitely heard of… this week, don’t sleep on the epitome of ‘white boy swag,’ Asher Roth. The Philadelphia, PA native has been holdin’ it down for the suburbs and college kids for a few years now. After gracing the coveted XXL Freshman Cover in ’09, Roth became a household name when his frat-anthem “I Love College” flooded the radio later that year. Asher distinguishes himself by delivering conscious raps that tend to stray from typical “rapper material.” He blends wordsmith talent with songwriting ability, as can be seen both in his EP with Nottz Raw, Rawth, and his most popular mixtape, The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 1. Although some may dub his style and content ‘soft,’ there’s no denying his lyrical skills and smoother than keystone flow. Based off his recent offerings, his second studio album looks promising — look out for it later this year and check him out on Twitter (@asherroth) for the occasional drop.
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Asher Roth – I’m Eddy
Asher Roth x Nottz – Run It Back
Asher Roth – The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Big Sean officially released the second song off his upcoming Finally Famous: The Album yesterday, titled “I Do It.” The beat utilizes his signature phrase; he’s had better verses but there’s a couple lines in there that’ll get you smirkin’. Expecting him to blast into stardom after the album releases. Gonna be a crazy summer… boi!
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Starting off the Weekly Wake Up today, a fresh series that’ll kickstart every week by highlighting an artist on the rise that you may have heard of but deserves a second look and some more plays. We’ll start off with someone you’ve definitely heard of… this week, don’t sleep on the epitome of ‘white boy swag,’ Asher Roth. The Philadelphia, PA native has been holdin’ it down for the suburbs and college kids for a few years now. After gracing the coveted XXL Freshman Cover in ’09, Roth became a household name when his frat-anthem “I Love College” flooded the radio later that year. Asher distinguishes himself by delivering conscious raps that tend to stray from typical “rapper material.” He blends wordsmith talent with songwriting ability, as can be seen both in his EP with Nottz Raw, Rawth, and his most popular mixtape, The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 1. Although some may dub his style and content ‘soft,’ there’s no denying his lyrical skills and smoother than keystone flow. Based off his recent offerings, his second studio album looks promising — look out for it later this year and check him out on Twitter (@asherroth) for the occasional drop.
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Asher Roth – I’m Eddy
Asher Roth x Nottz – Run It Back
Asher Roth – The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Big Sean officially released the second song off his upcoming Finally Famous: The Album yesterday, titled “I Do It.” The beat utilizes his signature phrase; he’s had better verses but there’s a couple lines in there that’ll get you smirkin’. Expecting him to blast into stardom after the album releases. Gonna be a crazy summer… boi!
It’s that time again – the one day of the year that showcases the paranoid imagination of the anti-Prop 19 movement. Unfortunately recreational stimulation is still not allowed, but at least the patients are taken care of. That being said, if you’re making the best of 4/20, this playlist will help spark your day. Happy Holidays.
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Go Green | DOWNLOAD
Big Sean – Five Bucks (Five On It) ft. Chip tha Rip, Curren$y
Curren$y – Lemon Kush
Wiz Khalifa ft. Snoop Dogg – The Weed Iz Mine
New music from Curren$y & Alchemist for the big day.
Curren$y x Alchemist – Covert Coup (Mixtape presented by Diamond Supply Co.) | DOWNLOAD
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It’s that time again – the one day of the year that showcases the paranoid imagination of the anti-Prop 19 movement. Unfortunately recreational stimulation is still not allowed, but at least the patients are taken care of. That being said, if you’re making the best of 4/20, this playlist will help spark your day. Happy Holidays.
+Jangbar
Go Green | DOWNLOAD
Big Sean – Five Bucks (Five On It) ft. Chip tha Rip, Curren$y
Curren$y – Lemon Kush
Wiz Khalifa ft. Snoop Dogg – The Weed Iz Mine
New music from Curren$y & Alchemist for the big day.
Curren$y x Alchemist – Covert Coup (Mixtape presented by Diamond Supply Co.) | DOWNLOAD
The CoachellAltDelight series will put focus on the low key Coachella
artists that we at C+A+D feel like you should know about.
Less than a week til we’re all together!
Prepare to have senses delighted when LA’s Nosaj Thing graces the stage this Friday at Coachella. Nosaj blends instrumental hip-hop with electronic synth elements to create a sound that anyone will enjoy. He’s widely known for his song “Aquarium,” which Kid Cudi sampled for “Man on the Moon.” With his “visual shows,” he’s mastered the art of uniting the power of audio and visual in a way that leaves you feeling immersed in a world of what you’re hearing. I haven’t been able to see any of the shows, but based on videos and Coachella’s history with visual masterpieces, I’m feeling pretty good about the chances of my mind being blown. Check below for a taste of what to expect and an improvised DJ set that he did. Make sure to catch his set on Day 1!
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Didn’t get the chance to recap UCI’s Urban Arts Fest 2011 the other night; CA’s finest Dom Kennedy and Fashawn came out to perform to a crowd of maybe 250. It ended up being the ideal show — straight to the point, good openers, intimate, and free. Host Nduka Unaka and DJ Beatfiend kept the crowd interested in the short time in between sets and both Yancy Deron and Cobe Obeah got more than a few heads noddin’. Fashawn impressed, playing a couple tracks from “Boy Meets World” and a lot from his latest tape, “Higher Learning 2.” Dom delivered another one of his powerful performances that he’s quickly become known for. He played a little bit of everything and had backup from the crowd for most of the set. Shout out to Hip Hop Congress for putting it together. Got a couple videos of Dom… excuse the shitty capturing.
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The CoachellAltDelight series will put focus on the low key Coachella
artists that we at C+A+D feel like you should know about.
Less than a week til we’re all together!
Prepare to have senses delighted when LA’s Nosaj Thing graces the stage this Friday at Coachella. Nosaj blends instrumental hip-hop with electronic synth elements to create a sound that anyone will enjoy. He’s widely known for his song “Aquarium,” which Kid Cudi sampled for “Man on the Moon.” With his “visual shows,” he’s mastered the art of uniting the power of audio and visual in a way that leaves you feeling immersed in a world of what you’re hearing. I haven’t been able to see any of the shows, but based on videos and Coachella’s history with visual masterpieces, I’m feeling pretty good about the chances of my mind being blown. Check below for a taste of what to expect and an improvised DJ set that he did. Make sure to catch his set on Day 1!
+Jangbar
Didn’t get the chance to recap UCI’s Urban Arts Fest 2011 the other night; CA’s finest Dom Kennedy and Fashawn came out to perform to a crowd of maybe 250. It ended up being the ideal show — straight to the point, good openers, intimate, and free. Host Nduka Unaka and DJ Beatfiend kept the crowd interested in the short time in between sets and both Yancy Deron and Cobe Obeah got more than a few heads noddin’. Fashawn impressed, playing a couple tracks from “Boy Meets World” and a lot from his latest tape, “Higher Learning 2.” Dom delivered another one of his powerful performances that he’s quickly become known for. He played a little bit of everything and had backup from the crowd for most of the set. Shout out to Hip Hop Congress for putting it together. Got a couple videos of Dom… excuse the shitty capturing.
The CoachellAltDelight series will put focus on the low key Coachella
artists that we at C+A+D feel like you should know about.
Less than a week til we’re all together!
So we’ve probably all heard OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) by now (if you haven’t it’s time to hit up your realtor and move out from under that rock), but just as you might already listen to Jack Beats, we want to highlight known and unknown Coachella artists to add to the excitement and keep you focused on the prize that’s just eight days away. The young supergroup Odd Future is seemingly taking over the industry while being chased by Jay-Z, Diddy, and others to ink a deal. 20 year old leader of the group Tyler, the Creator has polarized audiences with his unique style and controversial lyrical content. Ask around and you’ll find people swearing by the group’s ability and shows that capitalize on shock-factor as well as those that feel that they’re a group just riding a wave of hype. Their material is not for the faint of heart — to put it plainly, it’s evil. But whatever you think of the music, there’s no denying the following and buzz they’ve built at such a young age. I myself only have it in my headphones occasionally, but I can’t deny the talent and appreciate the artistic ability. Whatever your thoughts are on the group, I recommend checking out the interview below to gain a fresh perspective. Catch ‘em on day one and expect the crowd to get a little wild during the performance.
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Hodgy Beats – Bubble Gum ft. Tyler the Creator x Casey Veggies
Tyler, the Creator – French! ft. Hodgy Beats
Tyler, the Creator – Odd Toddlers ft. Casey Veggies
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The CoachellAltDelight series will put focus on the low key Coachella
artists that we at C+A+D feel like you should know about.
Less than a week til we’re all together!
So we’ve probably all heard OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) by now (if you haven’t it’s time to hit up your realtor and move out from under that rock), but just as you might already listen to Jack Beats, we want to highlight known and unknown Coachella artists to add to the excitement and keep you focused on the prize that’s just eight days away. The young supergroup Odd Future is seemingly taking over the industry while being chased by Jay-Z, Diddy, and others to ink a deal. 20 year old leader of the group Tyler, the Creator has polarized audiences with his unique style and controversial lyrical content. Ask around and you’ll find people swearing by the group’s ability and shows that capitalize on shock-factor as well as those that feel that they’re a group just riding a wave of hype. Their material is not for the faint of heart — to put it plainly, it’s evil. But whatever you think of the music, there’s no denying the following and buzz they’ve built at such a young age. I myself only have it in my headphones occasionally, but I can’t deny the talent and appreciate the artistic ability. Whatever your thoughts are on the group, I recommend checking out the interview below to gain a fresh perspective. Catch ‘em on day one and expect the crowd to get a little wild during the performance.
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Hodgy Beats – Bubble Gum ft. Tyler the Creator x Casey Veggies
Tyler, the Creator – French! ft. Hodgy Beats
Tyler, the Creator – Odd Toddlers ft. Casey Veggies
