The Heist (Album) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

I'm posting this to mark the release of this album tomorrow. I pre-ordered my Deluxe Edition of this album but had to listen before. I've been at it all night and wow. I don't even have words for this. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are just way ahead of the rest. There is no artist out there today in this genre that can match them. I'll admit I dont always buy my music, but this, this you have to buy. You cannot miss this album.

There is no other group that can create such beautiful, meaningful music. No other. His confessions of weakness and personal struggle faced with the onlooking of thousands of fans just sent chills down my spine.

#SHARKFACEGANG

Below are just two songs i've picked out from first impressions, if these don't convince you, I don't know what will.

Just... wow:


An incredible tale about his rise to fame:


 - Macklemore
 - The Heist (Album)

Same Love (Video) - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Here's the music video to what really is one of the best songs of 2012 and from one of the most talented duos out there. Ryan Lewis and his incredible production with Macklemore's heartfelt confessions, nothing I can think of that can beat this.

One week until The Heist! (first full length Album!!!) Never been so excited for an album in my life. I pre-ordered the deluxe edition as you should too!

http://macklemore.com/



Buy the song here! - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/same-love-feat.-mary-lambert/id543948282

Ellie Goulding - High For This (The Weeknd Cover)

So, it's been a bit busy lately and I haven't gotten round to posting in a while. I decided I would return with a song from early 2012. It's the kind of song that comes up on shuffle and just makes me happy inside. It's the kind of song you don't want to forget, and even for those who know the song well, it might bring a smile to your face in hearing it again. The song is a very good cover from The Weeknd's song High For This (a classic I tell you!). With an already majestic feel to this song, the combination of high, eerie vocals just makes this song a truly stunning piece of art.

 - Ellie Goulding - High For This (The Weeknd Cover)
 - Ellie Goulding

Hidden Strings - Chill Bump (EP)

I downloaded this EP back in early July and it got a bit lost among the many downloads and uploads and I have to say i'm very glad I stumbled on it again. (Shuffle feature <3)

In terms of 'conscious rap' as an actual genre, i'd like to say i'm a huge fan. Nothing pleases me more than hearing someone with the power to speak to people and then use it to actually say something. Unfortunately, this means you're going to sell less. That's just a fact. Even when I upload posts like this, I often notice a sharp decrease in views and then way up again on the next Wiz Khalifa remix. Not saying I don't enjoy both forms of music, but I make it my mission to uploads like this, even if it only gets a few more fans for Artists like this.

This EP is seriously impressive, lyrically unique and touches on a wide range of topics. Give it a few minutes, you'll be impressed.


Samples -

Song 1:


Song 2:



 - Chill Bump (Website) - Tracks all on there
 - Chill Bump

American Terrorist Pt 2 (Superheroes) - Lupe Fiasco

Amidst the chaos of Lupe announcing his supposed retirement after Food & Liquor 2: Great American Rap Album Pt. 2 (Pt 1 coming out soon) he drops this last single to the first part. While I think it would be an absolute shame for Lupe to bow out, a friend of mine reminded me; 'you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villian.' (Not literally meant). I sincerely hope Lupe keeps at what he's just so god damn good at, but whatever he chooses, he's always going to be a legend.



The song itself is a very interest mix between dubstep and rap. Enjoy

  - Lupe Fiasco

Hell & Back - Kid Ink

Hell & Back is a song off Kid Ink's debut album. It was released a while back but I have to admit it passed under my radar and I recently had a friend tell me about the song. I still have yet to listen to the rest of the album but if it's anything like this song i'm sure it'l be great. Kid Ink has been steadily rising and impressing. Where to next?

Official Video:



 - Up & Away- Kid Ink (Album) (Individual Song can be Purchased)
 - Kid Ink

First Day of My Life (Bright Eyes Cover) - Mac Miller

Although this song is just a cover, i'm very, very impressed with it. Like many covers that come as a surprise, this cover has received quite a lot of hate on youtube from people unable to accept cross genre covering. In my opinion he's done a great job though. Who knew Mac could actually sing? He's been getting a bit lazy on his rapping lately and this is without a doubt a very pleasant surprise. I'm all for this. Dope.

 - Mac Miller