Anyway, I'm hooked on the new shit he's on. I just can't stop listening.
99/100
100/100 - can't get this one out of my head.
98/100
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Drizzy Drake: Up and Coming to Boss and Running
I just can't help it, ever since I heard Drake on Trey Songz' Replacement Girl, I've been hooked. The group So Real Cru from ABDC only furthered my opinion on Drake, with them heavily featuring his tracks for their choreo and killing it every time. Lemme know if you wanna see some of their vids, or look it up yourself like a responsible adult.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Hiphop: The Sophomore Slump
No, not really. The freshmen keep coming out with shit that's fresh, man.
95/100
These kids graduated from Cornell and were the production behind B.o.B.'s "Airplanes". This song samples... well, you already know. This one is a song that I feel like many of us can relate to... And, uh, dubstep drop? What?
99/100
I dunno Luke Christopher but Asher, ugh. Cool video. Imma talk less so you can check it out.
97/100
Chiddy Bang continues to come out with the good stuff. Check out their new mixtape.
There are a bunch of other songs I want to feature on here, but for now let's keep it short and sweet.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
House: Calvin Harris and His Mesmerizing Melodies
Sooo I've let this one simmer in the back since May, but I finally think I have enough songs to make it a post.
100/100
This is a good example of one of his songs getting stuck in your head.
Bonus: Nero (dubstep) Remix
100/100
My (wishful) answer to: Where do you imagine yourself 5 years from now.
100/100
If this sounds somewhat familiar, its because it was (unofficially) sampled in Chris Brown's Yeah 3X. Seriously, listen to the beginning.
99/100
Oh, does this start to sound familiar too? Right around, say, 0:43? Prolly cuz you've also heard it (unofficially) sampled in, you guessed it, Yeah3X. Maybe you've also heard it here.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Blow Your Brains Out: Fidget (not Dubstep)
100/100
Mind F*ckery at its finest. Apparently this is "figdet" and not "dubstep", so get it right, you righteous bastards.
100/100
I think I might stick to Jack Beats today.
100/100
Holy shit.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Electro: Undeniably Mainstream
Finally, finally, after many years of waiting for it to happen, electro is no longer a sidenote in pop music. (Specifically, pop music in America.) Everywhere else in the world, first and foremost in Europe, "techno" has long been a mainstream culture. Sure there are deviants in the rave culture and so on, but people took in seriously. This is not a trend that you could see in America, even just a couple years ago. "What is this repetitive bullsh*t?" or "ntz ntz ntz" were (and still are) common responses to techno in the US. But all of you can go suck on your thumbs; Electro is here to stay. With groups like 3Oh!3, LMFAO, Far East Movement, along with the recent trend of electro-base productions in the r&b arena, has come the electronification (yes, I know its not a real word) of even the most pop of pop. I present to you my case:
Rihanna - the most recent princess of pop has recently released several songs in this vein of genre. She teamed up with electro-super-producer, David Guetta, to release some tastefully addictive songs that make you want to swing your hair while you sweat out the stress from your daily grind. Three songs in particular catch my attention:
Who's that Chick - amazing lyrical video
- as a small comment, I still just am unable to see why people think she is so hot. I mean, sure, she has a bangin' body, but so do a lot of people....? Please enlighten me on this one.
Even J.lo, who I guess is trying to make a comeback to relevance?, takes a shot at the electronica scene in her recent single, On the Floor, which features Pitbull for a Latin double combo. Honestly, its a good beat, and a great attempt, but somehow to me it sounds like an uninteresting version of Stereo love...
Then we have Britney Spears, the queen of pop (I understand Madonna is supposed to be the queen, but its been a while since she's released stuff that's been immensely popular) who takes her stab at this whole electro scene. Those of you who keep up with my blog will notice that I'm using the same song as the last post, but suck it. I'm making a point, damn it. Not only does she attempt this genre, but she takes it a step further by taking a production with some dubstep tones in it. Well, let's say, her producers took half a step, since the wobwobwob in the song, does feel a little half hearted... But regardless, a huge step in dubstep becoming more than just an underground movement for potheads and people who just love love love subwoofers. Hell, but who am I kidding: I would 100% rage to this song.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Britney Spears: Dubstep is Officially Mainstream
So kiddoes, I'm sure you've already been blasted multiple times with this song, but hell, dubstep is officially mainstream. Sure the song is mostly electro-pop in a Guetta-esque way, but that breakdown from around 2:12 is undeniably dubstep-influenced. Boom.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Focus: That Old School
A couple of old school gems. Just to educate those of you who don't know, and to remind those of you who do.
100/100
100/100
The original reverse-effect you see time and again in music videos. Props to those that recognize the Beastie Boys sample, too.
100/100
Ugh. Gang Starr.. Guru rhymes sick and DJ Premier is well, hell, he's Dj Premier. Nasty production. True classic.
100/100
When MTV used to mean something. When hip hop carried a power of words. To inspire.
100/100
Um.. What's that? I forgot what we were talking about... Pass the doritos, please.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Electro: Let's Get Some F*cking Electro in the House
After a couple of chill posts, its about time to tear off our clothes and get our dancing shoes on. I've got two nasty electro tracks lined up for your dancing pleasure, check it out.
100/100
Kickin' it off with this club banger. Duck Sauce is a combo duo of A-Trak and Armand Van Helden. If you don't know who these people are, damn my man, learn some musical culture. As for the song, I don't really need to explain, just listen.
100/100
LMFAO is back. YES. Apparently, they have a new album coming up soon. I can't wait to be bumping to that sh*tttttttt. I can't believe its been a year since I saw them live. Party Rock, true to life baby. "Every day I'm shufflin'..."
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Focus: 9th Wonder (some Hip Hop for the Soul)
Some good ass hip hop beats for the soul. 9th Wonder is a producer aka beat maker and is a steady stream of ill tracks that soothe the soul. Doper than a Colombian drug cartel, his thick beats make even me want to spit some lines off the dome. But obviously, I can't so, oh well.
99/100
I've got to admit that I like this more than the original. Makes me want to ride away on a long board to nowhere in particular.
98/100
Good fat beat, and Drake always kills it.
100/100
You this doesn't make you drop your panties, then you are probably deaf. No disrespect to the deaf, but I'm just sayin'. Errr, communicating. Slash its Musiq Soulchild. So its gotta be super smooth.
100/100
Nothing like a 9th beat to just chill out to. Whether you're kickin' back a glass of some gin and tonic or lighting up, this is what I mean when I say the 9th Wonder soothes the soul.
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