A surprise mixtape from rapper Wintertime and producer Felix Snow just dropped, and even though it’s not the type of song I usually post, the standout track, “Winter Workout Plan” definitely warrants a write-up. Snow’s production shimmers and thumps, sounding absurdly fresh as usual, while Wintertime delivers relaxed bars and a chorus that’s easily the catchiest thing I’ve heard this …
Soudiere – Bad Habbits
The latest track from Soudiere embodies the French producers style by lacing a beautiful instrumental with sturdy hip hop verses — this time borrowing bars from Gucci Mane and Future‘s 2012 collaboration, “Sometimes.” These looped verses add immediate appeal by offering something to latch onto while also providing a contrast to the luscious instrumentation.
SOUDIERE – DOUBTS
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 …