I mean, it was bound to happen and it (kinda) makes perfect sense. Two of the most #soemoshswag artists around, mix mashed within their perceptual minor-chord baggage. This is what depressive, thought provoking nights are made of.
Bombé & Mr. Caribbean have cleverly amalgamated songs from James Blake and Drake back catalogue, creating what they have amply titled the James Drake Mixtape.
I’ve given this a spin and I must say, I’m really enjoying it. These two artists have, in their own rights, pioneered a defining sound (whether you like to admit it or not) and together they share a similar open and honest sensibility – so bridging their sonics in this way really does work.
Fans on both sides are either going to love or absolutely hate this.
Produced by Swizz Beatz, ‘Dear Anne’ is Lil’ Wayne’s ‘Part 2′ to Eminem’s Grammy award winning song ‘Stan’. I’m not entirely sure why but this isn’t going to be appearing on Wayne’s forthcoming album Tha Carter IV – a bit strange considering how strong this is. Really like this, appreciate Beatz surprisingly understated production. Weezy does a great job here, too.
Last night Alicia Keys performed Songs in A Minore in it’s entirety in Paris. The Grammy award winner took to the stage, just her and her piano (no backing vocalists, nothing) to celebrate the 10 years since the release of her first album. Here’s a video of her performing ‘Fallin’, she sounds incredible.
After the jump you can watch her perform ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘Empire State of Mind’ (obviously not off her first album).
Tonight Miss Keys will take to the stage in London, at the historic Royal Albert Hall – for those in attendance, you’re in for a very special night.
Hodgy gets his Meth Man contacts on for this one, as Left Brain veers between exorcist and trademark trench-coat swag.
Strong low-budget, fright-night visuals but more importantly stronger rhymes as OFWGKTA’s next in line prepare for the remastered re-release of Blackenedwhite.
Cruising through my twitter timeline this morning I see our home girl Terri Walker post a link to a new mixtape entitled Terri in Wonderland – schweet. After a number of album push backs Miss Walker decided to put something out to tide her fans over, she tweets: “I am sooo happy I have managed to entertain you before my album drops. Felt so guilty for all the push backs.xx” – we’ve been waiting (lol!), but hey – all good things, right? Sure the album push backs will be worth it in the end, but for now – lets enjoy some new free music (most of which was produced by Ski Beatz) from camp Walker.
If Summer had a sound, I reckon it would sound a little like this. The butter laced vocals of Jay Kay, the Funk infused instrumentartion of his band – it very rarely fails. This brand new track is being offered up for free (download via the player below) – what a way to start the weekend.
New track off Curren$y debut album Weekends at Burnies, which is scheduled to drop on June 28th. Been burning up that Curren$y & Alchemist mixtape since it dropped (a must cop), so definitely looking forward to Spitta’s full release.
“I related so much to the person that Elzhi describes in ‘One Love’. A lot of her experiences – not all, but many – mirrored my own life.” -Eternia
It’s a traditional female MC move- making your own remix or response track to a hit by a male MC while you’re on the come up. Canadian rapper Eternia is not on the come up though. I won’t fault you if you haven’t heard her music, cause if you haven’t we can fix that right now, but if you haven’t even heard of this 2006 Rap Recording of the Year Juno Award winner you seriously need to step your game up when it comes to female rappers who aren’t named Nicki Minaj.
I’m not the biggest fan of the “female rapper remix technique” but the more I listen the less I feel like that’s what’s happening here. Elzhi’s ‘One Love’ Nas tribute lends itself to Eternia’s presence rather well. She eases up in her delivery here a bit but still goes hard, as usual, while standing up to Elzhi nicely. Take this for a spin.
In anticipation of the upcoming Dego release – ‘A Wha’ Him Deh Pon?’ which drops on the 20th June, the good peoples over at 2000black are giving away this tasty mixtape (mixed by DJ Brainchild) of classic, brand new and exclusive Dego tracks. I posted a couple of new joints from the album which you can check here. Trust me this is going to be a major release of 2011! Can’t bloody wait.
Finally someone has come up with an answer for “beef” between musicians- Mashups! With hangings and telephones cords no less. The Jane Doze came up with this ‘Tegan The Creator’ mashup featuring Tyler The Creator (‘Yonkers’) and Tegan & Sara (‘Call It Off’). You know what? This works.
