I scooped this up from Pigeons & Planes--give it a listen and you'll see why. There is indeed a Mumford & Sons sample on this track. ('Bout time, Timbaland.) I'm not gonna judge the track for you, so go ahead and try it on for size.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Timbaland - "Not My Happiness"
I scooped this up from Pigeons & Planes--give it a listen and you'll see why. There is indeed a Mumford & Sons sample on this track. ('Bout time, Timbaland.) I'm not gonna judge the track for you, so go ahead and try it on for size.
Arcade Fire Cover Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper, Creedence
Recently, as Rolling Stone reports, Arcade Fire put on a surprise show in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti in which they covered tracks from the Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and the Paragons. The whole set was pretty cool and a couple of videos are below. Enjoy. (Thanks to Pitchfork)
Odd Future - "Orange Juice"
Everyones favorite rap collective Odd Future goes in over a familiar tune.
Pusha T Sits Down with AllHipHop
Pusha's still on his promo run for Fear of God and stopped by AllHipHop to chop it up with one of their writers. In interview where he speaks on growing up in Virginia, meeting Pharrell, and how life is on GOOD music:
So you know, it’s like it’s never an ego thing. We got so much going on, man, that like we just get together and pull it together. Like I just did a show with CyHi the other day for XXL, and me and Sean were the only ones in New York, and so me and Sean would be the only ones at that show with him. That’s just how it gonna go. That’s just really how we do it, man.
AllhipHop Exclusive: Pusha T’s Fear of Himself – Part 1
XV – "This Is Hip Hop" (VIdeo)
This is the eleventh installment of ThisIs50.com's THISISHIPHOP series featuring Kansas City artist, XV.
Katy Perry – "E.T." Ft. Kanye West (Video)
Here's the official video for Katy Perry and Kanye West's, "E.T.". A video with lyrics was put out on March 14th and can be seen here.
Jim Jones & Miss Info: Speaks on Collabo with Prodigy
Jim Jones chopped it up with Miss Info about the track, "Take a Bow" that he recorded with Prodigy for his new album "Capo". Lloyd Banks is on the track too. Classic NY shit.
Shawn Chrystopher - I.W.G. 3: Third Times A Charm (Mixtape)
The wait is over! Finally our ears can breathe. Wait that's not right, oh well you get the picture. Shawn Chrystopher just dropped his third installment of his I.W.G series. For all of you that are curious as to what I.W.G. means here-- I Wear Glasses. This project is nothing less than amazing, I commend Shawn for his continued grind and hustle. What are you waiting for, download Shawn Chyrstopher's I.W.G 3 hosted by DJ Green Lantern below.
Broken Bells - "Heartless Empire" (video)
Broken Bells' latest EP, Meyrin Fields, is yet another example of a fantastic blending of musical genres and now they're back with the performance video for their track, "Heartless Empire", and you can watch it over at Spinner (follow the link). Enjoy.
Childish Gambino – I Do Not Talk (Mixtape)
''My friend Errol and I have been working on I Do Not Talk for a very long time. He’s been perfecting the tracklist and has done a truly amazing job. The mixtape starts off with a Donald that is rough around the edges and takes you from there through his artistic development one song at a time. You see him rectify aspects of himself, such as changing his voice to sound nasally, and grow into the artist that we know today.
Donald might dislike his older material and without question has gotten better, but there is some serious integrity in the writing from the beginning that is made clear on this mixtape. The music selection of I Do Not Talk perfectly leads listeners into Culdesac. And in my opinion, is a must have for all fans and Hip Hop aficionados.''
Source: 2DopeBoyz
The Strokes - "Call Me Back" (video)
The Strokes' newest album, Angles, came out earlier this week and here's the brand spankin' new video for their track "Call Me Back". Enjoy.
Listen to Deerhunter Set on BBC Radio
Deerhunter recently appeared on BBC Radio's DJ Mark Riley's music show and played a few of their tracks including a new one entitled, "60 Cycle Hum". The whole performance is streaming now and you can listen to it HERE (and below). Enjoy.
Fleet Foxes - "Grown Ocean" (video)
Fleet Foxes' newest LP, Helplessness Blues, doesn't come out until May 3rd, but if you're itching for a little taste, here's their newest music video for "Grown Ocean". Enjoy.
Fleet Foxes - Grown Ocean from Fleet Foxes on Vimeo.
Lloyd Banks feat. Ryan Leslie- So Forgetful (BTS)
Spotted this over at Thisis50. Lloyd Banks & R. Les talk about the "So Forgetful" video's concept and how the record came together in this short clip from MTV. I need to pick up The Hunger for More 2 ASAP.
Da Ritz- Don't Wanna Wait (Video)
Visuals for "Don't Wanna Wait" off of It's Da Ritz or Trip in the Shower. This might be the first rap record I've heard flipping that Dawson's Creek theme and it's tough. Checkout their vid for their single "Drive Slow" too. You can hit up Datpiff to listen to the project. Link's after the vid.
It's Da Ritz or Trip in the Shower
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sir Michael Rocks x GLC- You Know The Rules (Video)
You Know the Rules - Official video from Mani Orr on Vimeo.
No doubt that Sir Michael Rocks is doing his thing, but don't forget about GLC. This is a great collab spiced up with some visuals. Be sure and grab Sir Michael Rocks- The Rocks Report.
The Magic Box Interview- Curren$y
I didn't hear about this site until today but the concept is dope, Box full of random questions + Artist = Hilarity. Curren$y stopped by and got hit with some random questions. Check it out.
Juicy J- Who Da Neighbors (Prod. Lex Luger)
Here's the latest offering from Juicy J and Lex Luger titled, "Who Da Neighbors". I don't know about you all, but I love Juicy J's new sound. As Juicy would say, "We Trippy Mane".
Titan Tone- Tales From The Towers
All of the dope music coming from unknown artists has to be my favorite thing about the internet. It's a plus when all of the music is original and not reused beats. Props to Titan Tone for a dope Album. Checkout their unofficial vid for Time. Link to the Album "Tales From The Towers" after the vid. There's a preview available for you skeptics; Break, Time 2.0, and Wave standout.
Tales From The Towers
Jean Grae – R.I.P. Ft. Talib Kweli & Styles P (Prod. Ski Beatz) (Video)
New vid from Jean Grae featuring Styles P and Talib Kweli. This vid is raw and she said she'd drop a new track called "CaseBasket" if she got to 42,000 follower on twitter so get on that! @JeanGreasy
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – 82-92 Ft. Mac Miller (Video)
New visuals for an old track from Statik Selektah, Termanology & Mac Miller.
Theophilus London – Why Even Try Ft. Sara Quin (Video)
Theophilus London Lovers Holiday EP available now on
David Dallas – Caught In A Daze Ft. Freddie Gibbs (Video)
The audio for this video dropped not too long ago, but it's always good to see visuals from artists. Enjoy David Dallas "Caught In A Daze" featuring Freddie Gibbs.
XV – Foreign Exchange Student Ft. Miami Horror
New XV featuring Miami Horror, listen and leave feedback.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Mac Miller – On & On & Beyond (FreEP)
Download: Mac Miller- On & On & Beyond (FreEP)
Fly. Union- Feel Good (Video)
From what I can remember, this is my first post having to do with Fly. Union, and why you might ask, well I don't have an answer for that-- sorry. Be on the lookout for Fly. Union's upcoming project, The Greater Than Club.
BREAKING NEWS: So, this isn't my first post on Fly. Union. Sorry, but definitely not sorry for sharing this. Do yourself a favor and get hip to this group and do so fast.
Young Roddy- Blow
Some new material from the J.E.T.S, except something's different, wanna take a guess? If you guessed Young Roddy is flying solo on this track then you guessed right.
Hhymn - "Girl of Mine"
I found this performance at Pigeons & Planes and it certainly is, well, quirky. The band's called Hhymn and they have a certain presence about them and a unique sound to back it up. Give 'em a listen and see how you feel. Enjoy.
Hhymn 'Girl of Mine' from Denizen Recordings on Vimeo.
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa Interview With The Breakfast Club
Snoop & Wiz stopped by Power 105.1 to chop it up with The Breakfast Club this morning. I think Snoop was just chilling in NY, but Rolling Papers dropped today and Wiz has a show at the Roseland Theater tonight so he's on his promo run. Jokes all around.
The Breakfast Club Interviews Snoop Dogg
Take Away Show - Valleys
Here's the latest Take Away Show from La Blogotheque and this time the feature band is Valleys. The performances were shot in Montreal and are certainly something to see. The camerawork is excellent as always--enjoy the music.
Chip Tha Ripper- The Entrance (Video)
Chip Tha Ripper - The Entrance from illRoots.com on Vimeo.
Since Chip Tha Rippers Gift Raps was so good, he decided to grace us with some visuals for "The Entrance". Seriously that was no joke, Gift Raps was nothing less than eargasmic. I'm sure plenty of you are perplexed by my word choice, but that's beside the point, just watch and you'll understand.
Listen to the Kills Newest LP, 'Blood Pressures'
The Kills' new album Blood Pressures is due out on April 5th, but you can listen to it right now over at their website (follow the link in the text or below). Enjoy.
Listen to the Kills - Blood Pressures
Nitty Scott MC- House Shoes feat. Mike Maven
Some new shit from Nitty Scott, MC. I'm positive this chick would slaughter a lot of the male rappers in the game right now. Be on the look out for Mick Boogie Presents: Nitty Scott, MC: The Cassette Chronicles, dropping on April 5th. Props to 2 Dope Boyz.
Danny Brown- "Guitar Solo"
Props to @The_BZA for putting me on to Danny Brown's music, homie's haircut is a joke but his rhymes are serious lol. The Detroit MC should be getting a lot more exposure after dropping his latest project. Here's his video for Guitar Solo off of "The Hybrid". Link to the project's after the vid.
The Hybrid
Monday, March 28, 2011
Cam'ron Interview with Angie Martinez
Seems like Cam has an epic interview every time he hits up Hot 97 to chop it up with Angie Martinez. This time was no different lol. In the interview he announces that Vado just signed to Interscope and speaks on what happened with Dip Set.
Part 1
Part 2
Hodgy Beats- "Mystery"
This is the latest offering from Odd Future, more specifically from member Hodgy Beats.
COTN
Back in '08, Queens rap group Children of the Night, or COTN for short, dropped their debut project 100%. 3 years later the group consisting of Lansky, Versa, and Remy Banks, is now apart of the Queens Collective "Worlds Fair" and has a catalog that includes their sophomore project Where the Wild Things Are, the Valentine's day themed EP Yes/No, a solo project World Famous from group member Remy Banks, their most recently released track "Higher State" featuring Terri Walker and a wild live show to match the dope music they're making. Checkout their vid for "Do for Love" off of Where the Wild Things Are, "Clouds" featuring Marz Lovejoy from Remy's solo project "World Famous" and clips of the group performing "Disposition" and "Priorities" at Southpaw. Be sure to hit up www.cotnmusic.com to download their projects.
Do For Love
Children Of The Night - Do For Love from Children Of The Night on Vimeo.
Clouds
Remy Banks and Hannibal King - Clouds feat. Marz Lovejoy from Visual High Life on Vimeo.
Disposition
Children Of The Night Live @ Southpaw 9/3/10 from Visual High Life on Vimeo.
Priorities
Children of the Night -Priorities (Live @ Southpaw 9/3) from Visual High Life on Vimeo.
Big K.R.I.T.- 'Return Of 4Eva'
Download: Big K.R.I.T.- Return Of 4Eva
Childish Gambino - "The Longest Text Message"
This comes via Pigeons & Planes--it's called "The Longest Text Message" and was apparently recorded while Mr. Glover was a tad bit enebriated as he claims...
"I forgot about this. Me and Ludwig made this during Thanksgiving. We spent a week in Brooklyn makin shit. It’s not mixed or mastered and I wrote/recorded this drunk, but yeah."
The Longest Text Message by Childish Gambino
Lupe Fiasco (feat. Kenna) - "What U Want"
Here's an apparently unreleased track from Lupe Fiasco with an appearance by Kenna courtesy of Ear Milk via Pigeons & Planes entitled, "What U Want". Much love.
Lil' B- Illusions Of Grandeur (Video)
Once again, Lil' B gets the visual treatment to go along with his latest project, Illusions Of Grandeur.
"You Were There: the Complete LCD Soundsystem" (article)
I'm not one to generally focus attention away from the smaller, more personally devoted music news sites but sometimes praise is in order for the monoliths of the industry. I certainly have my misgivings about the Pitchfork music news site but they definitely nailed it with this one. "You Were There: The Complete LCD Soundsystem" is an absolutely fantastic article chronicling the careers of James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem, and it does so in a track-by-track fashion. It's a fantastic effort that any fan of LCD Soundsystem would find quite fascinating (and you can read it by following the link in the text and below).
Read - "You Were There: The Complete LCD Soundsystem"
Fam Famous- Key To Success (Video)
First things first, shout out to all of Cleveland, all of the 216 is putting in work. I'm not necessarily talking about the mainstream acts from Cleveland, my focus is on the underground artists like Fam Famous and all the other dedicated musicians and so on. Since starting up the site, we have received nothing but love and support from our friends in the 216 so I feel entitled to doing just the same for them. Now this is where you all come in, if you all really support us then high- five, but expand your support to our friends and family here at The Music-Rx. Alright, I've said enough, time to shed some light on the artist in this post, Fam Famous. Last March a few friends and myself drove to Kent, Ohio to see Wiz Khalifa, but before purchasing the tickets we tried to find out the opening acts, but gave up and decided to go with the element of suprise. Turned out that Fam Famous as well as our friends from Smoke Screen were the opening acts. Alright we've done our part, now you do yours and check out this dope new video from Fam Famous for "Key To Success".
Mac Miller- Child Celebrity
Here's the latest offering from Mac Miller, "Child Celebrity". Take a guess at what this one's about, and while you do just that get ready for the release of On and On and Beyond, which is Mac's EP set to drop tomorrow.
Spotted @ In Audio We Trust
Wiz Khalifa: Rolling Papers Promo Video
Tomorrow's the big day, and what exactly is so big about tomorrow? I hope you all already know the answer--well if not then take note, it's the release of Wiz Khalifa's Atlantic Records debut album, Rolling Papers. If you've been expecting this album then I'm sure you know it leaked last week, and if you listened to it then join me and hold your opinions to yourself. If you held off on downloaded the leaked version then congratulations, below is a promo video to get you excited for tomorrow-- Rolling Papers.
Lil' B- What It Feel Like [Remix] (Ft. Twista)
Until I get told by our viewers to stop posting Lil B, I'll continue to grace everyone with more cooking music. Twista and Lil B team up for "What It Feel Like" remix.
Death Cab for Cutie - "You Are a Tourist"
Death Cab's latest LP Codes and Keys is due out on May 31st and their first single entitled, "You Are a Tourist" is available to listen to now HERE and below courtesy of Seattle's 107.7 the End radio station. Take a listen and enjoy.
Listen to Death Cab for Cutie - "You Are a Tourist"
DEATH CAB for CUTIE - You Are A Tourist [Album Version] by ATL REC.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
SXSW 2011 Wrap-Up
The 2011 SXSW Music Festival was earlier this month and the who's who of the indie and hip-hop music communities were in attendance along with a smorgasbord of the most promising independent and unsigned up and comers in the music world today, so we broke our coverage of the event down accordingly.The SXSW Festival-goers were treated to a host of established indie acts from (the newly reformed) Death From Above 1979, Bright Eyes, the Strokes (shown below), the Boxer Rebellion (shown below), Bombay Bicycle Club, the Pains of Being Pure at Heart (shown below), and the Joy Formidable (shown below) [those are some of my favorites, but this entire lineup was fantastic, as usual].
the Boxer Rebellion
the Pains of Being Pure at Heart
the Joy Formidable
the Strokes
Not to be outdone, many established and up and coming names from the hip-hop world also graced the many stages at SXSW. Big Krit tore the stage down and linked up with Spitta at Mohawk performing their collabo "Glass House" as well as solo tracks like "Country Shit". Just touched down while Spitta performed "Famous", a few cuts off Smokee Robinson, and brought out Roddy and Trade to do "Roasted". Kanye was over at the VEVO tent putting on a GOOD show that included Pusha T, Jay-Z, and John Legend, while Bun B performed at Kiss & Fly and managed to get Wiz, Big Sean and Trae the Truth on stage to perform "Phone Numbers". Odd Future tore a couple of sets down and managed to bust a fan's head open, Diddy managed to find his way on stage with the new jacks and Lil B and did a performance of his own that included the classics "Victory" and "All About the Benjamins". Needless to say it was an epic event. Here are a few performances that took place over the 10 day long festival.
Kanye West - "H.A.M."
"Runaway"
Krit - "Country Shit"
Just - "Touched Down"
Curren$y - "Famous"
Odd Future - "Sandwitches"
French
Bun B
We at the Music-RX would also like to wish a very fond welcome to the newest member of our staff, Jay. He helped to write this Wrap-Up and he'll be regularly posting very soon, so comment and show him some love.
--Max & Alex
Friday, March 25, 2011
Fresh Faces Webisode- Phresh Muney
The time has come for the long-awaited Music-RX interview with Phresh Muney and it was a great time. Phresh Muney is a four-piece hip-hop group hailing from Chambersburg, PA (or Chillinburg if you're in the know) whose primed to take the music world by storm. The four members (Choo, Sav, Kidd Cadet, and Staxx, respectively) each possess dynamic personalities that compliment their unique styles well, but their strength is their group relationship. Though they are inherently each themselves, the strong point of their relationship is the bond they have with each other and their devotion to their collective roots. Their debut LP F.U.N. is coming out April 26th for your consumption, but take a minute to check out the interview and learn a little more about Phresh Muney.
Shout out to StereoBreed Media for the awesome job on the edit.
Shout out to StereoBreed Media for the awesome job on the edit.
Trademark Da Skydiver, Young Roddy & Curren$y – Jet Life To the Next Life (Mixtape)
Download: 2DopeBoyz & Cookin' Soul Presents: Jet Life To the Next Life
Curren$y- Hot 97 (Freestyle)
Curren$y found the time to leave the studio and link up with Funkmaster Flex to drop a couple bars over a Raekwon and Ice-T beat for a Hot 97.
Neon Indian & the Flaming Lips - "Is David Bowie Dying?"
The recently formed collaboration between Neon Indian and the Flaming Lips not long ago released a 12" single, and you can hear the track entitled, "Is David Bowie Dying?", over at Disco Naivete or by clicking the link below. Enjoy.
Listen to Neon Indian & the Flaming Lips - "Is David Bowie Dying?"
French Montana – Choppa Choppa Down (Remix) Ft. Gucci Mane & Wiz Khalifa
After hearing Wiz's highly anticipated album, Rolling Papers a week before it's release, I'm in need of more tracks like this from Khalifa. Sorry, but Rolling Papers just didn't live up to my expectations, but Wiz hasn't completely died in my books, I still have faith in him and I'm more than excited to hear more singles like this in the future. This is the official remix to French Montana's "Choppa Choppa Down" featuring Gucci Mane & Wiz Khalifa.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Smoke DZA- Loaded (Prod. Lex Luger)
Some new material from Smoke DZA, with Lex Luger on the beat. Be on the lookout for Smoke DZA's upcoming album T.H.C (The Hustler's Catalog) dropping April 1st, and no that's not an early April Fools Day joke.
Wiz Khalifa- Homicide (Remix) Ft. Young Jeezy & Chevy Woods
Young Jeezy and Chevy Woods hop on the track with Wiz Khalfia for the official remix to his song "Homicide". Props to Hip Hop At Lunch.
Mac Miller- On and On
More heat from one of the more deserving 2011 XXL Freshman, Mac Miller. If you haven't already, be sure and download the XXL 2011 Freshman Class- The Mixtape.
The Weeknd - 'House of Balloons' (LP)
I admit before listening to this album I knew very little about The Weeknd but I can say with the utmost honesty that upon hearing the record in its entirety, I was immediately compelled to get my hands on more of their material. House of Balloons is a very well produced electronic album with an R & B tinge that is FREE to download or listen to, so catch the links below and snatch it, ya dig?
John Legend - "Rolling in the Deep"
I found "Rolling in the Deep" a couple of months ago when the remix (by Jamie xx featuring Childish Gambino) to Adele's original version came out and now, low and behold, a new version has come into the world and this time it's from John Legend. Take a listen, it's a pretty cool tune. (Thanks to ImFlashy)
John Legend - Rolling In The Deep by ImFlashy
Jim Jones (feat. Clinton Sparks) - "Perfect Day"
Here's a track I found over at Pigeons & Planes initially--"Perfect Day" by Jim Jones. I've always thought Jim Jones had one of the most original styles in the game and this track proves that. Listen and enjoy.
The Strokes - "Taken for a Fool" (Live on Letterman)
The Strokes' latest LP, Angles, was released earlier this week and last night they graced the stage of the Tonight Show and played their track "Taken for a Fool". Here's the vid of the performance--enjoy.
Trademark Da Skydiver & Young Roddy – Nothin’ Lesser (Prod. Cookin Soul)
This is the second leak off Trademark and Young Roddy's upcoming mixtape, Jet Life To The Next Life, hosted by 2DopeBoyz.
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