FreshNerd

First off, I feel like a jerk for sleepin’ on this kid. And if you’ve been, hit play then smack your moms (not hard though). It’s rare when you hear ‘lyrics’ in the post Google era. From first listen, you can tell that this kid actually pays attention to the words he puts together. Then his flow….ridiculous, he sounds like nobody. At the young age of 19, reigning from South Florida (yes, I was raised there and no, this isn’t a biased post) QuEst is officially on my radar. Download the complete ‘How Thoughtful’ mixtape here and thank me later nerds….

Buggs brings us a new freestyle this week over one of my favorite Al Green joints ‘Call Me‘. Mutant Level 5 on the way nerds…

Reppin Cincinatti, Buggs brings us a fresh new freestyle (and has been doing so for the last 3 weeks) over one of my favorite ‘Ye beats. Buggs isn’t new to the scene though. Last year he made a bit of noise with his mixtape, Hip-Hop Supa Hero, and as well was featured on a Don Cannon mixtape. With more freestyles to come soon and as well an album titled Mutant Level 5, he is sure to make some noise this year. Enjoy….

Whatup nerds, it’s been a bit busy so my apologies for the slow posts but I’m still here. The Amsterdam trip was fresh. If you haven’t yet, check out a couple of artsy pics I snapped while there.

Enough about me, let’s talk about Alori Joh. She reps the West Coast and is talented like a mofo. This time she returns with a new R&B banger produced by D-Tonez and as well a new name (when I worked with her she was still Loriana).  Alori Joh is definitely one to watch for….remember I told you.

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I saw Wax perform at a Nobody Famous album release party last year in L.A. before I left for London, and I’ve been a fan ever since. At first glance, you’ll automatically think to yourself “great, another Eminem knock off” but if you listen to his lyrics and style….he is far from it. His wordplay and delivery is pretty ill and you can tell this kid lives to spit. Listen as he goes in over the classic ‘93 Till beat.
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Jet Horns – The Circle

Its not often when you come across an artist that is also an artist (ha, get it…little play on words there). Jet Horns is a bit different from your average artist which is what’s needed to help progress this art form. Jet is originally from Austin, TX but now spends his time in Gothenburg, Sweden (talk about a change of scenery). This track reminds me a bit of MGMT but has its own thing going on. I like to call it synth driven Euro pop…take a listen as it has a catchy melody and overall vibe to it.

After you check out his music, be sure to check out his artwork below and then head over to his website to check out more music. True definition of an artist….

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I said it before and I’ll say it again, good hip hop still exists. I don’t know too much about this kid and his whereabouts but I came across him while digging through bandcamp. His verses paint realistic pictures a la Nas and he also produces all of his own beats. Hopefully knowjuander will continue to deliver quality music as heard on this track. I felt the hook could’ve been stronger but at the same time it doesn’t take away from the song whatsoever.

One of the things I find incredible about London (besides the art) is the amount of talent oozing out of every corner of this place. I’ll even go as far as saying that artists here are more talented than US artists (sorry guys), but there isn’t as many in number obviously because the size of the US outnumbers the UK by….a lot.

Today I bring you a young, talented artist with a tender but powerful voice. Her name is Leanne Robinson and she’s only 19 so she is nowhere near peaking yet and she already has incredible raw talent. Definitely one to watch for….
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You’re probably wondering why I would post something titled ‘Taste Maker Tuesdays’ on a Friday. Well nerds, because I can do whatever I want and plus I’m labeling myself a ‘tastemaker‘ now. That being said, I plan on scouring the net every so often to find untapped, true, raw talent and presenting it to you in a Fresh Nerd kind of way.

I can’t quite recall how I came across Katrina, but it was random….and surprising. She’s reppin’ the DMV area and is probably one of my new faves (well….next to Hope) but that’s saying a lot. She’s a soul artist with a very unique voice and I guarantee if she stays on her grind (after finishing school that is….stay in school kids) she will have a very long career. Enjoy….

p.s. Katrina, please don’t sign to Diddy no matter how big of a check
p.s.s. The video cuts off before the end so don’t email me about that. We keeps it raw…
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art by: Justin Van Genderen - 2046design.com

Tampa bred artist, Boy Wonder, comes from left field with his second song from the Rieces Pieces produced project. Generally rap/rock mash-ups (I hate that term) don’t sit well with me, but this was done effortlessly and it doesn’t sound forced like some other rappers we know. I had the privilege of lending a helping hand and co-produced this joint (shameless plug??). I don’t usually post projects I take part in, but I must make an exception with this track. I love the energy, def one of my faves that I’ve been a part of.

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