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May's Patience - The Underachievers

May’s Patience – The Underachievers

  The Beast Coast movement of hip hop is currently one of my favorite things happening in music, and The Underachievers have graced us with a release off their forthcoming project Chapter 23.  This duo comes out of the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn representing the Beast Coast alongside Flatbush Zombies and PRO ERA, and this duo...
Owl Pharaoh - Travis Scott [FREE MIXTAPE]

Owl Pharaoh – Travis Scott [FREE MIXTAPE]

There’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Travis Scott yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t know his name now. The Houston rapper was featured on Kanye‘s Cruel Summer project, with production and a verse on “Sin City,” and was more recently featured in XXL‘s Freshmen Class of 2013. After a year of delays...
Baalaclava EP - Robin Carnage [FREE DL]

Baalaclava EP – Robin Carnage [FREE DL]

Ah yes! At last Robin Carnage is back with another hot batch of silky smooth ominous electronic vibes to add a mellowed out vibe to your twerked our Tuesday. Stitched up in this 6 track bundle we see just one tune Carnage leaked out prior to  unveiling the whole kit n caboodle which truly made my eyes...
Like Whaaat (Salva Remix) - Problem [FREE DL]

Like Whaaat (Salva Remix) – Problem [FREE DL]

Whenever I hear Salva  has something new out, I’m always immediately gassed. This latest comes as no exception, being a remix of “new wave” west-coast rapper Problem‘s “Like Whaaat”. Salva was really able to embrace the west coast swagger on this track; the signature “swoopy” synth up above everything gives off that classic West-Coast-Connection vibe, and as with every...
The Initiation - Mykki Blanco [EP INFO]

The Initiation – Mykki Blanco [EP INFO]

Those who know and listen to the illuminati prince/ss know what they’re in for and those who are new to Mykki Blanco (born Michael Quattlebaum Jr) might find his approach off-putting, but after listening to a few of his/her excellent tracks, you’re may become aware of the style that Mykki emitts.  It’s one of a kind,...
Looks Good With Trouble (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - Solange

Looks Good With Trouble (feat. Kendrick Lamar) – Solange

  Solange Knowles originally released this song in November 2012 with her EP, True, and now Kendick Lamar has come onto the end of this track to freshen it up.  This younger sister of Beyonce has been releasing music since 2003  and is planning a full LP this year along with playing at this years Pitchfork Music Festival....
HARD Summer Future Stars Mini-Mix - Paper Diamond [FREE DL]

HARD Summer Future Stars Mini-Mix – Paper Diamond [FREE DL]

This year’s HARD Summer is taking place in downtown LA at the beginning of August, and HARD has started to highlight some of the names that may be overshadowed by the incredibly stacked and diverse lineup. The first featured artist is Colorado’s own Paper Diamond, who is constantly busy touring the country and releasing new...
Winners Or $inners - ERAMATICS [Video + Free DL]

Winners Or $inners – ERAMATICS [Video + Free DL]

It seems like NYC is just absolutely on fire this year. With so much quality material coming out of the woodworks this season it has been a true test to stay on top of it all! Thankfully some of these  aspiring artists have been kind enough to put themselves on our radar by reaching out to us...
Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Brillz & Z-Trip Remix) - Jay-Z [FREE DL]

Dirt Off Your Shoulder (Brillz & Z-Trip Remix) – Jay-Z [FREE DL]

Fresh off the release of the very successful Twonk Team Mix (Brillz, Willy Joy, ETC!ETC! & Craze), Brillz is back with a massive remix along side legendary producer Z-Trip.  This remix was featured on the new Trap Nation mixtape on Jay-Z’s Life+Times blog.  The mixtape features some of the best remixes of well-known and praised...
That Joint - FootwoRk [FREE DL]

That Joint – FootwoRk [FREE DL]

Over the past year, I’ve been following the DJ/Producer known as FootwoRk very closely. After hearing his “Six Million Ways” bootleg for the first time, I instantly fell in love with his ability to sample old hip-hop classics while mixed with his original and incredible sound. The Chicago-based producer has received support on many of...
LRAD (Candyland OG Remix) - Knife Party [FREE DL]

LRAD (Candyland OG Remix) – Knife Party [FREE DL]

Candyland, a duo from Santa Barbra, CA has basically been on the upswing since their inception.  They bursted onto the scene in a big way with their “Sandstorm” remix and every release since then has been something special.  Candyland has been readily supplying us with new tunes; recently the duo dropped their FMLYBND remix (read...
Female$ Welcomed (Lemi Vice X Action Jackson Remix) - Trinidad James [FREE DL]

Female$ Welcomed (Lemi Vice X Action Jackson Remix) – Trinidad James [FREE DL]

Fresh off their “So Many Shrimp” Tour, Lemi Vice and Action Jackson have just released a new remix to Trinidad James’ latest single titled “Females Welcomed”. Inspiration for the remix came to the duo while on the road promoting their new “Iodine” EP, which was released on Rad Summer. Action Jackson, a DJ/Producer from Indianapolis...
Change Machine - T-Shyne [▲Exclusive Premiere▲]

Change Machine – T-Shyne [▲Exclusive Premiere▲]

With this lengthy weekend drawing to a close we thought why not bring you guys a nice treat to get some relaxing vibes flowing through your Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re taking a break from the books to get a little festive or if you’re still cramming for some test on the horizon I think...
**Emissions Artist Spotlight** with Pigeon Hole

**Emissions Artist Spotlight** with Pigeon Hole

Still don’t know how you’re kicking off your festival season? With that time quickly approaching let us recommend starting off on the west coast at Emissions West Coast Bass Culture from May 17th-19th out in Belden Town, California! If you have yet to hear of the bass about to invade the festival grounds in a...
Bookfiends (feat. DOOM) - Clams Casino

Bookfiends (feat. DOOM) – Clams Casino

When I put this song on for this first time my friend immediately asked “who produced this?” because the amazing, spacey, Flylo-inspired intro immediately pulls you in. Instantly after that, she smiled and said “Ohh, this is Clams,” and I think that is a perfect representation of how unique of a producer Clams Casino really...