Thursday
May052011

Afrojack - Prututa

Kinda fallen out with Afrojack and his music recently, mainly because it's due to his high pitched synths that we are now seeing tracks like 'Party Rock Anthem' top the chart week in week out. However his new single is brilliant, seamlessly switching from Dutch House to Trance, creating a massive sound that is pretty hard to dislike.

Thursday
May052011

DJ Fresh - Louder (Doctor P & Flux Pavillion Remix)

Doctor P & Flux Pavillion are two of the biggest names in Dubstep, and this remix sees them come together to tear up DJ Fresh's new single, which will be available to purchase on June 3rd. SEEYA!

Thursday
May052011

Tim Berg - Bromance (Cubism Remix)


A snippet of this has been floating around for a while now, but here is the final version of Cubism's remix of Tim Berg's euphoric hit, Seek Bromance. This has some crazy Drumstep vibes - I really didn't expect a drop like that.

Thursday
May052011

Tyler, The Creator - She (Feat. Frank Ocean) x Nightmare

Now I had a bit of a Twitter rant about Odd Future the other day, but thought I would save my true opinions until I had heard Tyler's new album, Goblin. Having listened to it twice now, my thoughts haven't changed much. I love what they're doing for the game, but a lot of it is purely hype and the fact that it's a bunch of young men not caring about anything, or anyone. Tyler is a decent rapper, but the beats (bar a couple) are not for me and throughout the album there is far too much swearing. It's not like I'm against swearing, especially in Hip-Hop, but when you're using "fuck" every other word, then I'm worrying for you as a lyricist. The album is pretty enjoyable (was more enjoyable than expected if anything), and I'm sure I will be listening to it more over the next few weeks, but I don't think it's anything to get overly excited about (just like his debut album). I'm sure it will go down as a piece of history, but I really don't think it has the crudentials to be classed as a classic. Below are the two stand out tracks for me (Frank Ocean is exceptional), but Yonkers still steals the show.

Odd Future became boring as quickly as Charlie Sheen did, unfortunately.

Thursday
May052011

DJ Mitsu The Beats - T.R.O.Y. x Award Tour

DJ Mitsu The Beats is one of many Japanese Hip-Hop producers to emerge from the scene over the past 10 years and be recognised by people across the pond. Recently he has released a new instrumental album called Loop Amplitude, which sees him do Jazz re-works of 18 classic 1990s Hip-Hop tracks. If you like Hip-Hop, then you need this in your life. T.R.O.Y.

Thursday
May052011

P Money - Bass Cannon x I Can't Stop

P Money had a ridiculously busy 24 hours the other day; launching a brand new website, along with 2 new videos and brand new EP called I Beat The Tune. Below you will find the two Flux Pavillion tracks - not sure there are many MCs who sound better over Dubstep. In fact, I'm not sure there is a better MC out there right now. Download the EP HERE.

Thursday
May052011

Soul Factory - Freak On (Edmund Remix)

Some straight-up funky House music that will get you grooving away, whether it be in your chair at work or on a beach in Ibiza. Excellent use of the vocal sample.

Thursday
May052011

Has Lo - Storm Clouds x Forgotten Styles

Released on Mello Music Group, here are my two favourite tracks from Philadelphia born MC/Producer Has Lo's debut album, In Case I Don't Make It. When someone like Oddisee says its: “a beautiful new and dark twist on what we all know and love.", then you know you're doing something right. This is thought provoking Hip-Hop.

Thursday
May052011

Murkage - Real Sick

Here is my favourite track from Manchester based group Murkage's debut EP, Default Sovereign. Mixing Hip-Hop with Dubstep and Grime doesn't always work, but this really does and seeing as it's FREE, then you have no excuse to not download it. One thing I want to do this Summer is see these boys live. Sick, real sick.

Thursday
May052011

Hot Natured - Forward Motion

Featuring the stunning vocals of Ali Love, here is the title and my favourite track from Hot Natured's new EP, Forward Motion. This has got all the right elements to get any dancefloor shaking, mixing a deep groovy bass with foot-tappingly upbeat hi-hats. Try not to dance.