Alternative
Kid Cudi – “Confused”
August 3, 2015
I hate the drugs, but I love the numb…
– Kid Cudi
Yep, that’s the vibe alright.
We’d call Cudi alternative Hip-Hop; but on this time he seems to lean a lot harder on the alternative side of the box. Rumor ’round the web is that an album is in the works. Check out this “Confused” in the embedded stream above right now though.
Major Lazer – “Lost” feat. MØ (Frank Ocean Cover)
July 26, 2015
Major Lazer doing the redo of the thing that Frank Ocean do…did…you get it. That is, you will when you play this “Lost” remix (featuring MØ) that Major Lazer put up on SoundCloud. And ohhhh, FREE download, too!
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Alternative/R&B: Major Myjah – “Trouble”
July 16, 2015
Very soothing. Playing this let your mind, heart and soul go on that needed trek away from here…soaring. Maybe Major Myjah let “Trouble” go… to let you let your troubles go. For a little while. Sounds good.
Majid Jordan – “[|]” (Mixtape)
July 13, 2015
Not sure if the “[|]” mixtape title on Soundcloud was Majid Jordan being deep or forgetful. Well, for now, forget about it. Whatever it was meant to be called, rename that ish to ‘The Dope Eclectic Mix’…because it is what it is!
PREVIOUS: MAJID JORDAN – FOREVER (VIDEO)
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The Internet Rehearses For A Set (Video)
July 10, 2015
Yes! We’ve always supported The Internet. If you’ve been rocking with them all along, too, you are invited to chill with the band at a low key rehearsal.
You know what? Even if you are new to this… come on. Click the video above and chiiiillll. In fact, why not stream The Internet’s LP “Ego Death” below (the link above the stream below will let you buy a download if you like).
Posted in Album, Alternative, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: ego death, egodeath, Matt Martians, rehearsals, Syd Tha Kid, Syd The Kyd, The Internet | 3 Comments »
Flying Lotus – “Siren Song†(Stan Forebee Remix)
May 28, 2015
Hugely inspired by Flying Lotus’ latest record “You’re Dead!†I wanted to hear the sounds of ‘Siren Song’ being placed in another context. I took the vocals form Angel Deradoorian and sampled a few bass, fx and harmonical parts to create my own version.
– Stan Forebee
Check the the stream for “Siren Song†(Stan Forebee Remix) out above. Follow the link to get a FREE download (or purchase a copy via the same link, if you want to kick some monetary support to the man).
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Toro Y Moi – “Lilly” (Video)
May 10, 2015
Toro Y Moi with visuals for “Lilly” off the album “What For?” (out on iTunes now).
PREVIOUS: TORO Y MOI x PRODIGY (OF MOBB DEEP) – KEEP IT TORO (COOKING SOUL REMIX)
Tame Impala – “Disciples”
May 10, 2015
Tame Impala with “Disciples” – released from their forthcoming album “Currents,” in response to a fan’s request. Pretty cool when you think about it, right? Enjoy.
Mick Jenkins – “Alchemy” (Prod. By Lee Bannon)
April 15, 2015
Don’t know much about Mick Jenkins, but I love the production on this particular song. It’s cool, but I wish I also had the instrumental to vibe out with it as well. The production is some late night cruise music.
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R&B/Alternative: SBTRKT – “Relics” feat. Tev’n
April 8, 2015
UK’s SBTRKT (aka Aaron Jerome) has some progressive R&B for heads over here in the States. It’s “Relics†(featuring Tev’n). Truthfully, checking the Interwebs for understanding of SBTRKT … well, see if y’all can make sense of it at www.SBTRKT.com. The music is kinda fly though.
Kid Cudi – ‘love.’
March 4, 2015
I’m a fan of Kid Cudi’s music but I need him to deliver like he did on his first two ‘Man On The Moon’ albums. With this new single ‘love’ I believe the Cleveland Cudder is back on the right track of what I believe his fans truly expect from him. It’s that ‘Hip Hop Jimi Hendrix-type of feel’ & sound that only he do so well. Supposedly this new single will be featured on his upcoming album ‘Man On The Moon 3’.
“Something I made during the SF sessions. produced by me, keys by Dot. Sample is from one of my favorite Ratatat jams “Sunblocks”. And love to Evan and Mike for allowing me to release it.. For you. Hope it brings you some peace if you have a lonely heart out there. byeeeee 🙂 “– Kid Cudi
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Prodigy x Toro Y Moi – “Keep It Toro” (Cookin Soul Remix)
February 15, 2015
I couldn’t wait to play this joint on my radio show after I first heard it. Production duo ‘Cookin Soul’ does it again with this very ill remix of Prodigy’s classic Alchemist produced banger ‘Keep it Thoro’, but they flip it by melding the sounds from the Toro Y Moi joint ‘Day One’ off of his ‘Anything In Return’ album that dropped two year ago. This particular musical mashup is just toooooo dope. Y’all need to go on ahead & hit that download icon while you still can….
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Kanye West feat. Paul McCartney – “Only One” (Video)
January 29, 2015
Kanye West is the greatest hip hop artist of this generation & he consistently proves it. A keen attention to detail, socially relevant commentary within his music, an a willingness to take risks. Check out this latest video called ‘Only One’ featuring Sir Paul McCartney which is dedicated to Kanye’s beautiful daughter ‘Nori’. I don’t usually get caught up into celebrity babies & crap like that, but Kanye & Kim Kardashian most definitely have the cutest kid amongst new celebrity parents. As a fan of Kanye West the artist, I’m definitely looking forward to what he hits us with next.
Posted in Alternative, Hip-Hop, Progressive, R&B, Videos | Tags: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Nori, Nori West, ONLY ONE, PAUL MCCARTNEY, Sir Paul McCartney | No Comments »
Daniel Kish Helps The Blind To See… With Sound (Video)
December 23, 2014
Wow! Dude is like a real-life Daredevil – “seeing” yet blind – with the use of sonar. Daniel Kish discusses and demonstrates flash sonar used to “see†the world around him. Incredible!
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Yasiin Bey Enjoys Hypnotic Melodies In Morocco (Video)
December 8, 2014
Yasiin Bey chills in a restaurant halfway ’round the world; bobbing heads with natives and appreciative travelers to Gnawa jams. Originally introduced to Morocco by Sub-Saharan slaves sounding off and singing their aches away, this is definitely a music form under-appreciated by Westerners. But if you are going to do music for the world, you gots to be all in it and around it. Respect to Yasiin. Best believe the brother is taking in the entertainment and the influences. It’s what artists do. Watch.
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Alternative: Coldplay – “Ink” (Video)
November 28, 2014
Interactive video for “Ink” – the latest single off Coldplay’s latest album “Ghost Stories” (out now, posted on it earlier here). Incredible! The viewer controls the story… the video is an animated version of the lead singer (Chris Martin) of the alternative group – searching for love. Could be laying out ocean-side with his love to start, trailing her through the forest… and then… well, you decide.
Alternative/Soul: Willow Smith – “9” feat. SZA
November 24, 2014
Well, well. Willow isn’t whipping her hair on this one. This is grown folks music. Quietly steering for calmer musical depths, Willow has SZA joining her on a… dare we say… much more sensual-sounding track. Definitely more grown up. Worth a listen. This is “9.” Get Will & Jada Smith’s baby girl’s current EP entitled “III.”
Georgia Anne Muldrow – “CIAO”
November 23, 2014
On SomeOthaShip… You can get this Georgia Anne Muldrow single – “CIAO” – and the whole album “oLIGARCHY sUCKS!” We linked ’em for you. But wait though. You can stream the “CIAO” single right here (below) to see if you feel what you hear. Good laid back alternative to the run-of-the-mill.
R&B/Alternative: Coultrain – “Kiss Of Deathâ€
November 21, 2014
Off the “Side Effex Of Make​-​Believe; divided for love’s sake” EP from Coultrain, this is “Kiss Of Death.” Don’t sleep. It’s a bit of an unusual take on R&B, but give it a good listen. Words by Aaron M. Frison. Music composed by Stoney Rock. Backing vocals by Dharma Jean. With a title like “Kiss Of Death,” of course the St. Louis crooner is singing pain – about a woman.
The Foreign Exchange – “Dreams Are Made For Two” feat. Carlitta Durand (Video)
September 23, 2014
Whew! Talk about bringing (and singing words to life). Don’t Phonte and Carlitta look like they are thoroughly into it and enjoying bringing their gifts to the world, just as they meant? Remember The Foreign Exchange post yesterday when Phonte was telling us how artists MUST get their joy from their art? If not, stop and review (here). This is off “Love In Flying Colors†(out now) from The Foreign Exchange – “Dreams Are Made For Two” (featuring Carlitta Durand). Shout to director Kenneth Price on the visuals. Nice work!
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