French producer Soudiere has a knack for crafting laid back instrumentals with pitched down hip hop vocals, and “Doubts” serves as a prime example of his skills. The otherworldly production is tied together with thumping percussion and layered with line after line of southern-style rap verses. Grab a free download here.
TEK.LUN – You know you only do that with me.
Baltimore/LA based producer TEK.LUN recently dropped this low-key beat laced with faded verses from Drake and DJ Khaled’s “For Free”. The smooth samples and hypnotizing percussion couple with Drakes instantly recognizable flow to result in quite the catchy combination. It’s a subtle mixture, but you’ll feel it as soon as you hit play.
NxWorries – Get Bigger
The collaborative project between rapper Anderson Paak and beatsmith Knxwledge is a match made in heaven. Together they are NxWorries, and their second single “Get Bigger” spotlights the strengths of both artists. Knxwledge’s dusty, laid back production and Anderson Paak’s raspy, soulful vocals beautifully collide in one of the best hip hop songs I’ve heard in quite a while. Their …
Vandelux – Moses Goes to Cali (N0T0Rl0US B.I.G. vx L0UlS ARMSTR0NG)
Song: Moses Goes to Cali (N0T0Rl0US B.I.G. vx L0UlS ARMSTR0NG) Artist: Vandelux The main man Vandelux is back with another heater — this time mixing two titans together to create a swinging dance track that hits hard in all the right places. Who would’ve thought that Biggie‘s “Going Back To Cali” and Louis Armstrong‘s “Go Down Moses” would work so …
G‑Eazy x Bebe Rexha – Me, Myself & I (Anevo Remix)
Song: Me, Myself & I (Anevo Remix) Artist: G‑Easy x Bebe Rexha Holding steady as one of our favorite Swedish producers, Anevo recently dropped a killer remix of G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha‘s single “Me, Myself & I” that’s making some major waves (like most of Anevo’s remixes tend to do). Classical piano adds an epic edge, and a speedy beat …
Mac Miller – Jump (Jayceeoh & ClockworkDJ Remix)
Song: Jump (Jayceeoh & ClockworkDJ Remix) Artist: Mac Miller Mac Miller enlists longtime friends Jayceeoh and ClockworkDJ to give his song “Jump” a slick electronic makeover. Thumping drums and shimmering synths frame Mac’s verses with precision, resulting in a fresh new sound that feels natural, energetic, and really damn good. Download it here for free.
[PREMIERE] Vandelux – Chop it Like it’s Hot
Song: Chop it Like it’s Hot Artist: Vandelux Free Download One of the best things about running a music blog is you often get the inside scoop on what some of your favorite artists are working on before it gets released. When Vandelux sent over an early rendition of “Chop it Like it’s Hot” — his new remix of Snoop …
LEEKYJAK – Life’s A Bitch To Carry
Song: Life’s A Bitch To Carry Artist: LEEKYJAK French producer LEEKYJAK borrows bars from AZ‘s 2005 single “City Of Gods” and backs them with feverishly dark production in “Life’s A Bitch To Carry”. AZ’s verses really serve as a compliment to LEEKYJAK’s beat, making this one more of an original piece that just another remix. It’s spacious, sinister, and seriously …
TOKiMONSTA – Put It Down (feat Anderson .Paak & KRNE)
Song: Put It Down (feat Anderson .Paak & KRNE) Artist: TOKiMONSTA Beat-heads, mark your calendars… TOKiMONSTA has a new album coming out on January 29th! It’s titled Fovere and the first single is crazy good. “Put It Down” is a collaboration between TOKiMONSTA, red-hot singer/rapper Anderson .Paak, and electronic/trap producer KRNE. All three artists bring their A game to create …
VAGUE001 – got ’em buzzing
Song: got ’em buzzing Artist: VAGUE001 An ice-cold verse from Lil Dicky‘s “Bruh…” springboards into a ferocious, Carmack-esque beat in VAGUE001‘s “got ’em buzzing”. VAGUE001 is part of a mysterious Chicago collective that seems to be comprised of three beatmakers: VAGUE001, VAGUE002, and—you guessed it—VAGUE003. Check out VAGUE001’s Mimosa Pudica EP and stay tuned for more on these guys.