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March 3rd, 2010
Quite honestly, I haven’t heard a song by this band that I haven’t liked. These British math/indie rockers have meticulously crafted their songwriting into an artform in and of itself; it’s hard not to find yourself in awe of how they come up with some of their time signatures and riffs/beats. Following the success of their debut record, Antidotes, many speculated for the band to fall into the sophomore slump, almost rightfully so as the album was near flawless.
Foals, however, seems to refuse to fall into such a hole. The song is a great single and broad statement by the band that they refuse to be pigeonholed into whatever semblance of a genre fans and critics may have thought they fit in. The video itself is an amazing progression as well and a haunting accompaniment to the 6 minute + song, beautifully shot in Inverness. I hope the rest of the record is as good as this song, knowing their talent, I’m sure it will not disappoint.
The new record Total Life Forever is set for release on May 10.
 "Spanish Sahara" - Foals: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
"Spanish Sahara" (Mount Kimbie Remix) - Foals: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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March 2nd, 2010
Hip Hop Congress at U.C. Irvine has been busy coordinating the Urban Arts Festival alongside their student government.
This year, Urban Arts Festival will be a mixture of many things: cyphers, sales of emerging fashion brands, a dance showcase, live and interactive entertainment, all topped off with a hip hop concert featuring live-show rockers Zion-I and the ever talented Aloe Blacc.
More info after the jump
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March 1st, 2010
“If I share with you my story, would you share your dollar with me”
Pause and listen.. Before you make any kind of judgment. Understand that this is what we do it for.. Good music .. Good Times and yes the almighty Dollar. Los Angeles native and long time affiliate Aloe Blacc has droped another gem. “I need a dollar” is the lead single from Aloe Blacc’s forth coming album “Good Things” produced by Truth & Soul. ”I need a dollar” is a modern uptempo blues with lyrics that speak to the current economic times uplifting your spirit and igniting your hustle. This song is featuring a band know as the Expessions and El Michles Affair.
This is also featured as the theme song for HBO’s new show ” How to Make it in America”..
Im going to have the play this song out, because I have it on repeat and cant get enough of it.. Bravo to Aloe Blacc
The 12- inch vinyl for “Dollar” will be in stores April 2010 via Stone Throw Records
Aloe Blacc - I need a Dolla [4:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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February 24th, 2010
The name TiRon may or may not be on your rap radar but the dude has been consistently killing. I can’t speak for XXL and how they formulate their Freshman list but in my opinion TiRon is an artist that should have definitely been included. In an era where quantity is accepted, TiRon is a rapper who delivers quality over quantity injecting witty hooks, original beats and real life concepts.
TiRon’s new project Mustard is a follow up to the debut mixtape Ketchup which is full of praise worthy material and some of my personal favorites records of the past year. “For Your Smile” is the first release off Mustard.
Media:
“Throwing My Money”
"For Your Smile" - TiRon [3:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
"Everything is Going Fine" (Prod. Exile, 14KT & Dibiase) ft. TiRon - Ayomari [3:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Looking for great Hip Hop? Take a listen to a few East of L.A. Artists:
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February 20th, 2010
brandUn DeShay has been a dedicated hustler to his craft for some time now. A rapper-producer as young as him and as good as he is in either form; only means that this is a young artist which demands your attention. This is the artist Kid Cudi thinks he is. Slum Village in content and surrounds himself in spacely production that hearkens to the cross hairs of EL-P meets Dan the Automater.
Sometime last year brandUn hit us with Volume: One! For The Money - The Mixtape, I didn’t get a chance to address it right away, but after Salim gave it some spins, he implored me to give it a listen. Since then it’s been rocking the shuffle mix and every time I double take to see where the good tunes are coming from.
Well all this comes as a result of brandUn dropping his first music video for “Why You Gotta Zodiac Like That” in anticipation to Volume: Three! To Get Ready. The video features some awesome camera and lighting work, superbly sculpted by director Carey Williams. Attached are a few additional MP3’s
Why You Gotta Zodiac Like That [prod. The Super 3] - brandUn Deshay - Music Video:
"Where I Belong ReMix" ft. Dom Kennedy [prod. brandUn DeShay] - brandUn DeShay: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
"Pure Genious" [prod. Masterminds] - brandUn DeShay: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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February 6th, 2010
Do you like Dilla? Do you like Nas? Well then do I have something for you. Thanks to Squeek Boogie, of the Bumsquad DJ’z, now you can both all together in one 16 track mixtape. I’m not the biggest J. Dilla fan. But before you all throw a flaming pitchfork at me, it’s because I am not very familiar with him. I have his beats on my Mac (shout out to Steve Jobs) but haven’t gotten around to listening to all of them yet. So for someone like me, or someone who has never heard of Dilla, this mixtape may just what the doctor ordered. Aside from smoking plenty of medical marijuana.
All the west coast homies will probably enjoy the first track “Nas is Like”, I know I’mma be bumping this in the whip on Sunday. “Thief’s Theme” is another banger. And “Streets of New York” rounds out my Top 3, as this track is over the “House of Flying Daggers” beat which may be my favorite beat of 2009.
I hope you guys enjoy. Peace.
Download Here
Nas is Like- Nas x J. Dilla: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Thief's Theme- Nas x J. Dilla: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Streets of New York- Nas x J. Dilla (ft. Rakim & Jay-Z): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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February 4th, 2010
The Buzz has been crazy.. Jay Electronica, Jay ElecYamaka, Jay Elec Rhammaka.. Check out this new mixtape.. and look out for Paid Dues this year where Jay Elec, Freestyle Fellowship and Ice ‘mofo’ Cube will be rocking out..
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February 3rd, 2010
Update-
XI is a collaboration between Gas Lamp Killer DJ Kutmah at Low End Theory LA.Unorthodox, eclectic fuckury, Low End Theory provides a fresh podcast full of bass heavy drum & bass to keep you on your toes.
Download It Here :Low End Theory
For More Information on Gas Lamp Killer visit Myspace.
For More Information on The Kutmah visit Myspace
Low End Theory XI | Gas Lamp Killer "KutMah": Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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February 1st, 2010
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Foals - Spanish Sahara (Video + Mp3)
