One month after its online release and praise, Nas & Common deliver fresh visuals. Dope. Period.
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Jul 11
FreshPick: Rapping with Paul White – The DJ House Shoes Mixtape
Hopefully I don’t really need to explain much here. House Shoes + Paul White = DOPE. Be on the lookout for Paul’s new project ‘Rapping with Paul White‘ featuring the likes of Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson and a buch more sick rappers that I can’t remember right now.
Caution: Neckbrace required before pressing play.
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Jul 11
FreshPick: Sarah Williams White – Hide The Cracks [Video]
The talented SWW brings us some visuals for her new single, Hide the Cracks. Feelin’ the complex simplicity on this one and her voice shines through as usual.
The official release date for this maxi-single will be Aug. 15th so be sure to check in on her site for more info.
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Jul 11
Little Dragon – Ritual Union [Album Stream]
It’s 2 AM…..and I can’t do late nights like I used to. That was a roundabout way of saying I haven’t had time to listen to this yet but Little Dragon can do no wrong in my eyes. Stream their 3rd studio album courtesy of the dope folks over at NPR.
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Jul 11
Sofarida – Beats & Drips 2
No, this has nothing to do with STDs. We’re talking music and art here….oh yes.
If you want to support art, head on over for purchase of this dope DVD box set here: http://sofarida.bigcartel.com
Remember, every time you don’t support art….a baby panda gets stabbed by a unicorn.
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Jul 11
FreshPick: Common ft. Nas – Ghetto Dreams
I didn’t see this one coming. I’m usually skeptical about collabs that sound good on paper (Kanye & Jay anyone?) so I was a bit hesitant here. Come to find out, ‘Ghetto Dreams’ does not disappoint. We get vintage Common on 2 verses while a sharp Nas comes in to finish off the No I.D. sculpted track. Not sure who’s album this will pop up on but either way can’t wait to hear some new Nas or Common.
Sidenote:
Please, no “hip hop is back” or “this is real hip hop” comments….they annoy me
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Jun 11
FreshPick: White Denim – Street Joy (Video)
I’m not familiar with White Denim, but from the research that I did (Ok, I didn’t research…I looked at the video details), it turns out they’re an indie band on my second favorite label Downtown Records. The throwback video is what caught me. I know everyone is doing the whole 80′s themed blah blah blah, but White Denim managed to capture it authentically while not taking away from the song. It also reminded me of how terrible prom was. #NoShots
Street Joy is off of their latest album, ‘D’. Be sure to check it out as I’ll probably do the same.
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Jun 11
FreshPick: Kirstenana – A Queen and a Bridge
Ready for some new music from a new artist? Well, new to you and not herself….
Kirstenana hails from East London with a unique voice to wet your ear. Her vocal walks the line of soulful and folky doing so in a way that doesn’t scream I’m trying to be different. The unique beauty that is her voice also comes along with the same qualities in her physical appearance. I’m willing to bet money that Kirstenana will be in the mainstream sooner than later.
She’s also up for an award this Saturday at The People’s Music Awards in London which is the first and only award ceremony for unsigned bands/acts. For more info on the awards, you can check it out here.
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Jun 11
FreshPick: Nemo Achida – Dedication [Video]
Nemo Achida – Dedication from Nemo Achida on Vimeo.
I think it was Wes who put me on to Nemo and I’ve been checkin’ for his music ever since. I won’t front, The Digital Dan project (as a whole, but Presidential Address is sick) was my least favorite from him so far but from the sounds of this right here…I’ll be on the lookout for his June 13th release titled ‘Goodbye Brooklyn’.
Track produced by Sean “goldenchild” Mangan for Grand Staff Studios
Video directed by Corey Davis for Greedmont Park media.
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May 11
FreshPick: Sid & Sigala – My Boots [version 2.0]
Sid & Sigala are a London duo I’ve been working closely with for the last 6 months or so (mainly on the management/consultant side). These kids are probably the most talented/dedicated people I’ve come across in awhile. This is their latest release which is a fun and funky take on their original version of ‘My Boots’. I always stumble a bit when people ask me what genre is Sid & Sigala….well, just know its funk, soul, and rock all rapped up into one tidy mp3. Let’s just call it good pop music.
Oh and about that title…. well, the song is about resolving an internal battle in which you realize the love for your lover doesn’t amount to the feelings you have for your boots. You know, something we all go through. Hit play and enjoy…
For more on Sid & Sigala: http://sidandsigala.co.uk
