Archive for January, 2011

After we heard two tracks off Bright Eyes’ The People’s Key (1, 2), NPR.org now offers a stream of the piece in its final form. Promoted as the group’s best offering to date, the LP combines elements of a largely experimental and conceptual record with captivating melodies and rhythms. NPR is on solid grounds when it states that this project has the potential to become a career-defining record for the Conor Oberst-led trio. The People’s Key will be streamable until February 15 when it is released via Saddle Creek.

The onslaught of material from Trae The Truth continues on with the new effort “Earthquake.” It’s pretty apparent Trae’s on a mission and will NOT let up until it’s accomplished. Let’s go, Trae!

DOWNLOAD: Trae The Truth – Earthquake | Alt

RESPECT: Trae

PREVIOUSLY: Trae The Truth ft. Yo Gotti – I’m Fly

directed by Mazi O.

Banco Popular’s Duck Down debut, Game Tested, Street Approved, will drop soon. Let’s hope it’s more Life Story than The Black Rob Report.

PREVIOUS: Black Rob – Up North

Dope vid of Freddie Gibbs copping a Huey Newton tattoo from famed tat artist June Cha.

Via Prefix Mag

British pop/soul singer Jesse J has been generating quite an impressive buzz with the chart-proven “Do It Like A Dude”. Now she is speeding up the industry by delivering “Price Tag”, which features a verse from B.O.B. and production from certified hit-maker Dr. Luke. The radio-friendly tune highlights the essence of music without minding the “price-tag”. The accompanying video features the artist in a number of playful scenes and theatrical outfits, including that of a string puppet to mock the dependance so many of us have on money. Jessy J’s song-writing skills are also to be reckoned with as she is credited with penning Miley Cyrus’ 2009 chart-topping hit, “Party In The USA”, as well as songs for Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, and Justin Timberlake. Thus, be on the lookout for Jessie’s debut album, Who You Are, which will release sometime this year via Lava/Universal Republic Records. Thanks to Matt Morris.

T-Pain explained what was holding up his upcoming rEVOLVer album on twitter. According to the auto-tuned artist, Drake is the reason behind the holdup. T-Pain explains:

“I know yall waitin on the album but the last thing I need is a verse from drake and the album is complete. So find drake and tell him to hurry the hell up and finish the verse Hahahahaaaa #twitterbomb By the way the song with drake on it is the next sigle as well so that’s why I haven’t dropped a new single yet. Jus lettin you know.”

Props: R-U

Meet KJ Hamilton, born and raised in Georgia, this 19 year-old rookie, who currently resides in NYC liberated the Judah produced “Love Leaves” offering to my inbox for the #UnSignedSundays series. This beat originally lived on a mixtape titled The Amber Rose Instrumentals (I need that shit now). “Love Leaves” is the latest single from KJ’s forthcoming EP Aspiring MC Vol.1 which is slated to drop tomorrow. Thoughts?

DOWNLOAD: KJ Hamilton – Love Leaves (Prod. By Judah) | Alt

RESPECT: KJ

British electronica wonderkid James Blake has been on the radar of critics and fans alike. His soulful blend of contemporary electronics and classic soul have generated a hardly comparable anticipation for his self titled debut album. His music combines dancelfloor-orientated elements with introspective singer-songwriting. James Blake arrives February 7th on Atlas/A&M but he offers now an 11-minute sampler of his forthcoming offering. You can stream the much revealing bits and pieces below and pre-order the piece in its entirety here.

*Sips Pinot Grigio and bops head*

RESPECT: Moi

PREVIOUSLY: Joe Cocker – With A Little Help From My Friends

Following up on the original “The Black Mamba” Trailer previewing Kobe Bryant’s upcoming Robert Rodriguez directed film comes a second trailer. The second part maintains a similar approach with the addition of one key element. Kanye West makes an appearance as “The Boss” in what should make for an even more interesting final product. A full launch is slated for Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 1:00 am PST.