Rapper Charlie Scott Brings Message Of Hope

Posted by Aziz Yilmazkaya ON Feb 24, 2013 IN hip-hop / R&B
It’s safe to say that most people haven’t heard of Charlie Scott, however with his recent mixtape, Lyrical Therapy, gaining momentum on the Internet, that might change. Although it's somewhat of an overstatement, it’s nice to find an artist who chooses to focus on lyrics that resonate with people rather .. READ MORE >

Heems: Soup Boys (video)

Posted by Milena Pribic ON Jan 25, 2013 IN hip-hop / R&B
Released the morning of the presidential inauguration, Heems's video for "Soup Boys (Pretty Drones)" is a green-screen wonder that pokes fun and criticizes the US for its drone missions. It starts and ends with footage of the President trying to justify them in broad terms of public safety, a stance criticized by the h.. READ MORE >

Mixtape Review: Chris Dave & The Drumhedz

Posted by Dan Garmon ON Jan 25, 2013 IN featured
"Chris Dave is probably the most dangerous drummer alive. He is totally reinventing just what you can do with drums.” – Questlove If you've kept up with recent hip-hop, jazz-fusion, or .. READ MORE >
Riding high off of the wave of trill/ trap music, Montreal's Booty Hunt has just released their SWOD EP for FREE. The actual song "SWOD" was released a month ago but it gives you a good taste of the seven tracks on the EP. All of them boast high energy buildups and heavy basslines that make you want to - well, move your boot.. READ MORE >

Saxsyndrum drops latest mixtape

Posted by Anne Yin ON Jan 21, 2013 IN Electronic / Dance
Saxsyndrum, try saying that three times fast. This duo from Montreal not only excels at stringing together words that will cause a curious onlooker to ponder for a while, they are also absolutely wizards at mixing together instruments that don't exactly appear enticing but sound amazing. Saxsyndrum, short for saxophone, synthesis and drum.. READ MORE >

90s Baby: A T.O. Mixtape Worth A Listen

Posted by Milena Pribic ON Jan 18, 2013 IN hip-hop / R&B
Lovers of hip hop (old school and new school) should always have a skeptical first reaction to a mixtape called 90s Baby. How many times do rookie rappers have to be shown that rhyming over "Still D.R.E" will not make them Dr. Dre? Sampling has to be done subtly, especially since the "Golden .. READ MORE >