What a nice surprise. New short Spitta EP. ‘Congratulations to the Little Giants, but this is for the Jets’ is something Curren$y would probably say. He’s kinda spitting like Ca$h Money Curren$y on this.
DOWNLOAD: Curren$y – Here EP
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Trae Tha Truth, Big K.R.I.T, Jada, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.O.B., Tyga, Gudda Gudda, Bun B & Mark Morrison sampled on the hook—one of these names doesn’t belong here. This is one hell of a remix, though.
FADER asked the Black Hippy what he’s holding and the answer is probably not that surprising. A bottle of lean, a g in twenty dollar bills, an inhaler, and an iPad.
Previously on ScHoolboy Q Doin Things, ScHoolboy Q freestyles for Beats By Dre. Shoutout to all my honeydips in that office. Go get ScHoolboy Q’s Habits & Contradictions now!
Here’s the second mixtape in Rhymesayers emcee I Self Devine‘s The Culture Series. Look for one final mixtape leading to the release of The Sounds Of Low Class America on May 8th.
DOWNLOAD: I Self Devine – The Upliftment Struggle
White Flame dropped yesterday, but don’t you agree this song deserves a separate post? I’m sure there’s #rare and #based video coming soon. Based God over Daft Punk > Kanye over Daft Punk. And if you disagree, Based God probably fucked your bitch.
Oh damn, Based God. You’re so nonchalant, Based God.
This track from Minneapolis emcee MaLLy is called ‘Future’s Classic,’ but it really harkens back to the boom bap era, before finely manicured goatees (Cole World!!) and sing-along choruses were a hip hop fixture. Not only does MN have 10,000 lakes, but there is no denying the emcee clout from the Twin Cities. Must be something in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
Oh, and Miami producer Rem’ put his foot in the production on this. Looking forward to hearing more from these two rising stars.
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Roses Gabor is featured on SBTRKT’s album and I am more than willing to listen to any music from his guest vocalists, (read: Sampha and Jessie Ware). Now, this is the first time I’m hearing any of Roses’ solo work but from her performance on “Pharaohs,” a mixtape is not what I expected because that’s not really typical fashion for a female vocalist. I mean all of this in the best way possible and after listening to “The Wonderful World of Roses Gabor,” I’d agree that a mixtape was the best vehicle for Gabor to highlight her versatility. You’ll hear her lush vocals on solo tracks and hooks but the part I was most surprised to hear was she also dabbles in rapping, and she’s definitely not bad. Roses has the capacity to take her career in a number of directions so I’m curious to see where she ends up.
TRACKLIST:
Roses Gabor x Mac Band – Stupid Roses Are Red feat. The MC Campbell Bros **
Roses Gabor x Dizzee Rascal – Loco Freestyle **
Brey – Zylo
Dead Prez – Radio Frequency
J2K feat. Roses Gabor x Offshore – Dont Let Go Of The Pacer **
Gorillaz – DARE feat. Roses Gabor
Roses Gabor x Funkin Matt – Zee Freestyle **
Roses Gabor x Dr. Gonzo feat. Hudson Mohawke & Carli – Fat Lady Loves Hummus Freestyle **
Greenmoney – Into You (French Fries Remix) feat. Roses Gabor
Boddika – Breezin
TWR72 – Paradox
Roses Gabor feat. Kaigama – See Me Inna
Dr. Gonzo – That Laughin Track feat. Style of Eye & Carli
Roses Gabor – Luvsick
Redlight – Stupid (Instrumental)
SBTRKT – Pharaohs feat. Roses Gabor
The Phantom – Voyeur
Roses Gabor feat DSV & Theophilus London – Kisses
Instra:Mental – Vicodin
Ty x Starkey – Heart Is A Miracle feat. Roses Gabor (Martelo ReThink) **
Roses Gabor – Mo1
Hudson Mohawke – All Your Love
Swindle – Spend Is Dough feat. Roses Gabor
Roses Gabor – Rosie’s Advantage (Freestlye Vibe/Interlude)
Roses Gabor – Spanish Inquisition feat. Jammer
**additional production by Martelo
Atmosphere – Gods Bathroom Floor by ATMOSPHERE
12°… It was 12°F on Friday night at Red Rocks Amphitheater just outside Denver, CO… 12°. But there were still 11,000 people braving the elements for the one-and-only winter show to hit Red Rocks. Snow-gear junkie company Icelantic teamed up with AEG Live to produce the first EVER winter concert at Red Rocks! Held in conjunction with the Snow Sports Industries of America (SIA) Snow Show Tradeshow, this landmark event celebrates winter in Colorado at one of the most iconic venues in the world, with Grieves & Budo starting the show, followed by Common. And the headliner: Atmosphere. Even with the brisk air, it couldn’t have been a better atmosphere (pun definitely intended). The chill just ensured that all 11,000 people in attendance were off their asses and moving around. Nothing gets the blood flowing like dancing.
Photo Courtesy of Westword Magazine, Denver
I was too occupied putting on my beer jacket to hit up Grieves & Budo, but I could hear them from the parking lot and it sounded pretty dope. Sorry I don’t have more for you guys on Grieves & Budo, but I did get in to the venue right as Common started. I thought Common put on a solid show all around. He threw it down hard on all of his recorded verses, but ignored any track from his 2nd and 3rd albums, including one of his more successful tracks “I Used To Love Her”. Maybe I’m too critical, but unfortunately I thought his freestyles were a little lacking as well. When I go to a show as hyped up as this one was, I expect that when an artist freestyles it will be better than what I can do at home with my boys and a joint. Alas, as big a fan as I am of Common, I was not impressed by this facet of his performance. Maybe it was just a fluke? Maybe I wasn’t that into it because I was 40 rows away and it was fucking freezing? Maybe he’s better with a smaller, more intimate crowd? I’ve seen Common before and I thought it was dope. Whatever it was this time around, I just can’t place it. But again… I’ll chalk this up to a fluke and continue listening because his music is good.
Anyway, on to Atmosphere. It has been a little over three years since Atmosphere’s first full length album. They’ve been relentless ever since, staying at the top of their game in every respect. For the better part of two years, Atmosphere toured the globe in support of their critically acclaimed When LIfe Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold. After a double EP in 2010 (To All My Friends, Blood Makes The Blade Holy), Atmosphere is still on the grind. In 2011, they dropped their long awaited LP, The Family Sign, and have been touring in promotion of it ever since.
Here’s a little blurb about The Family Sign directly from the website:
“The Family Sign was written early in 2010, and as they sat down to record the record, the Family grew a few times over. In the studio, Atmosphere was joined by long time touring musicians Nate “The Guitar Man” Collis (guitar) and Erick Anderson (keys). At home, 2010 also saw the addition of two real-life children to the Atmosphere family, further inspiring the writing process and the concept, and title, of the album.
The Family Sign comes from a place well refined and firmly planted, from a universal perspective. It’s about being okay with losing friends and strengthening your bonds with others, celebrating the person who’s been the most positive in your life, your kids, your homies, leaving the people you need to behind, and bringing the ones you love with you. It’s about your family, your time and the time you have with them. It’s about living and dying. It’s the truth about family, that it comes from loyalty as much as biology. It’s about breaking down your perceptions of family and really appreciating the people who’ve made you who you are and continue doing so.”
Photo Courtesy of Westword Magazine, Denver
The Family Sign is Atmosphere’s most personal and intimate album. Since its release in April 2011, Atmosphere have toured both North America and Europe twice, sold out shows across two continents, including their sold out headlining performance at Red Rocks this summer and performed sets at Soundset, Lollapalooza & Bonnaroo. Their Winter show at Red Rocks also sold out in weeks (surprise, surprise).
Atmosphere killed it despite the bitter cold. On the real, Atmosphere could have shut the place down after one track. To the delight of the entire crowd, Slug’s signature voice dropped “God Loves Ugly” off the bat.
We were graced with “The Woman With The Tattooed Hands.” We were treated to “Little Man” from You Can’t Imagine How Much Fun We’re Having, and given some very special insight into the life of the lyricist. At the end of the track, Slug paid tribute to his late father, Craig Daley, who would’ve celebrated his 59th birthday. The crowd indulged with a brief undeclared moment of silence that was broken with the opening pianos of “Yesterday,” and we all got right back into the moment. Essentially, it was a greatest-hits compilation concert. The tracks kept pouring on for 2 hours, and the encore may have been the biggest treat of the night. The final track was “Sunshine,” which led directly into “Always Coming Back Home To You,” featuring a very special surprise appearance from Brother Ali to shut down the show. A video is below. Enjoy!
PAY ATTENTION. Tried to put you guys onto mysterious DJ/figment of imagination A. Chal, but you weren’t listening. All I can say is this is right on time. Up until now, very little is known about this artist shrouded in mystery and bong smoke.
But the blog world is clamoring to this art-house mix of hip hop and tasteful dubstep. Get in where you fit in.
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Finally, some visuals for the stand-out track off Mr. Trip’s Human Torch 3. Please stop sleeping on Don… this is your last warning. Check out his collaborative mixtape with Starlito Stepbrothers for a nice introduction if you aren’t familiar.
