This
is a guy I hadn't really listened to since thiscrazy tune (A-Trak feat.
CyHi Da Prynce - Ray-Ban Vision), but that's almost 2 years ago.
Nonetheless, this mixtape is again insane. There's something about Cyhi's voice
that just works perfectly for rap. It's not even as if he has a great singing
voice, but a great attitude and sound puts him quite high up the ladder. The
mixtape has a lot to offer and a wide range of sounds. Give it a shot, you'll
be surprised.
Mixtape Pick:
25,000 downloads at the time of writing this already!
A friend of mine showed me this song, and it's quite simply one of the sickest rap video/songs I have ever heard. This trio from Holland have a following of over 50,000 on facebook but have this awesome underground feel to them. So, along with the song (which is very good and has lyrics that just make you want to scream along with the song ) the video just blew me away. It has by far the best production, and some for once, original ideas and concepts to it. Will I just call it Dope?
If a new mixtape by this duo doesn't have you excited then I don't know what will. A couple days on, and after listening a few times I can say that again, Timeflies can't go wrong. With 85,000 fans on Facebook, tours around the US and with an awesome buzz, I couldn't be happier for these guys. They deserve it. After putting Timeflies Tuesday on hold for the summer, they've obviously taken no vacation. The Sky's the limit, right?
Personal Favourite: (This song might come as a suprise to some, but the pure vocal quality of this song for me is well above anything we've seen from Cal in my opinion, combined with a great sample and good rap)
Mixtape Highlight (Because this song is just damn sick too)
So, cue the groans; yes, another song with Gotye. But this song using this song as a sample really does it well. I remember when I first heard Dunson I was a bit neutral, but he's been picking up pace recently in my mind and my interest has increased greatly. This song helped a lot. A nice beat, and a very nice combo between Dunson and Lazee creates an all-round impressive track.
I'm a few days late posting this, but to be honest, there was never a moment this wasn't going up. Not only is everything Macklemore and Ryan Lewis just pure gold, but this song represents so much more than just a couple words to a beat. It's true that it's a sad world when we have to be proud of not being homophobic, but it's a sad truth. It's simple, the world needs more people like this duo. When you have the power to speak to people through music and a fast growing following, saying something that truly matters is beyond just a good thing to do. Also, I don't really ever buy music but this I bought, this I will support. So in spirit, I won't be providing a free download, but rather the iTunes link.
I'll start this off with a bit of honesty, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the artists i'd be posting about would notice my blog or anything of the sorts. Nonetheless, Dieter found time to write back to me about my previous post (Here) and I have every intention of doing anything I can to promote this guy. I believe I had some very positive comments upon the release of the album and it's really only gotten better. A couple of months on I have to say I'm just as entranced as I was the very first day, and I've found myself constantly listening to it and I'm dead excited for anything to come. I have to admit, I wont call myself an actual expert of anything music related but I know for sure this guy is going to go on to special things, it literally doesn't compute that this guy doesn't have WAY more fans, but i'm sure he'll keep on growing, and even if this only reaches a couple thousand people, I know many of you out there will be just as impressed as I am. Look forward to more from this guy on here!
The video itself is exactly what I expected and more, there's that feeling of pure honesty and realism in what he does, something I hope he never loses. With it he's going to touch a lot of people's lives.
If you don't already know the lowdown on this new song, a new project from the oh so lovely Timeflies, i'm here to let you know. You should. The problem is called "Under The Influence" and has started with some very good music and amazing video production. Top Drawer. Can't wait for the new mixtape to drop (get excited already, this is legendary.)
