Battle Scars (Featuring Lupe Fiasco) - Guy Sebastian

Now, Lupe Fiasco is indeed featured on here A LOT, but he's just so damn talented. This track dropped a while ago and has literally been stuck in my mind since. This guy (Guy Sebastian.. haha get it? oh dear.) has a seriously impressive voice and has really created a masterpiece here. Now, on top of fantastic vocals (hook and chorus) a couple Lupe verses?! Yes please... This really is a must hear.

- Lupe Fiasco
 - Guy Sebastian
- Click to buy the single!

Thrift Shop - Macklemore

Fastest upload so far? Yes. This track literally was released minutes ago and isn't even on iTunes yet but i've been waiting for so long I had to jump at the second it released. Macklemore is amazing. He's definitely my favourite artist in this genre and a complete obsession. I can only link the soundcloud as of now as it isn't on youtube either.

Update: Video... and it's awesome...

Soundcloud: Macklemore X Ryan Lewis - Thrift Shop feat. Wanz

 - Macklemore

Work Hard, Play Hard (Remix feat. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy) - Wiz Khalifa

This track was a massive hit and has been everywhere since its release. Here's a remix with Lil Wayne
and Young Jeezy. Not everyone is necessarily a Lil Wayne or Jeezy fan but this is definitely a siiick remix. Lil Wayne even drops a skateboarding line haha, i'm not too sure about all of that, but atleast he can still drop some pretty good verses.



 - Work Hard, Play Hard (Remix) - Wiz Khalifa
 - Wiz Khalifa

OK, COOL (Pre-Album) - Sammy Adams

Although i'm a big Sammy Adams fan, to be honest I saw this "pre-album" and thought it wouldn't be much. I couldn't have been more wrong however, there are several really, really good tracks on here that are of serious quality for just a pre-album. Below i've selected 3 highlight tracks i've been seriously impressed with. If this doesn't get you absolutely psyched for an album what will....


Track 1: If only it was a bit longer...? (Haha, get it? No seriously, only a minute long...) (But this is of course the new single for the album, in full length)



Track 2: Bei Maejor, what a rapper AND producer.



Track 3: This track is serious album quality. Sick beat, amazing verses and of course a great chorus.

 - All Night Longer (Pre-Albim) - Sammy Adams
 - Sammy Adams
         Twitter                                - Sammy Adams

My Chain - Logic

I'm a bit late on this one but it's well worth the wait. I've been listening to this song for like a week now and it was always going up on this site. Logic is steadily becoming someone i'm no longer just surprised with, I expect him to come out with this kind of quality every time he drops a track, and he delivers. If he continues like this, Logic is going to be absolutely massive. And still unsigned!



 -My Chain - Logic
- Logic

Lamborghini Angels - Lupe Fiasco

Well, i'm following the last post (with a Lupe Fiasco feature) up with another one. This is the next single just released from his upcoming album out in September. This song is one you probably have to listen to more than once but wow. It's truly a masterpiece. With a title like this, it sounds like just another rap song with a rich guy bragging about an automated vehicle. Couldn't be further than the truth, but those who listen to Lupe   aren't even slightly surprised about that. Behind Same Love by Macklemore, this has to be the song of this summer for me.  If you can't get behind this kind of Music, I just don't know. Lupe Fiasco, you have my utmost admiration, you're going to be a voice for those who have a lot to say about this generation.

This is a MUST buy single.

 - Lupe Fiasco

Around My Way - Lupe Fiasco (Video)

Not exactly a new song, but with new visuals comes more appreciation. In typical Lupe style, he drops a video with a lot of class and a nice 'artsy' feel to it. Lupe in general also has a lot to say about our world, and has this awesome rebellious vibe that's hard not to feel. This song is no different, it's nice to hear someone call people out on their shit. Enjoy,

  Around My Way [Freedom Ain't Free] - Lupe Fiasco

 - Lupe Fiasco

Also,
            " You don’t have to wait very long for another Lupe Fiasco single. He just announced on Twitter that his next single off his upcoming album, Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, will be dropping on Aug. 14. The song is called “Lamborghini Angels.” There’s no word on who produced it or what to expect lyrically, but Lupe did give a slight warning for the song. - Complex Music (http://www.complex.com/music/2012/08/lupe-fiasco-announces-lamborghini-angels-to-release-next-week)"

Twitter Extracts:

Lamborghini Angels...August 14th...#FL2
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) August 7, 2012

Warning: if you are easily offended or religiously sensitive DO NOT listen to Lamborghini Angels. Contains very disturbing content.
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) August 7, 2012

Listener discretion is thoroughly advised.
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) August 7, 2012

Edit: It's out!!!! post coming soon!

Ride - SoMo (+ Touch The Sky)

(Joseph) SoMo is an artist previously featured on here, who is undeniably talented. He's got a fairly unique style, and it's one that i've come to enjoy. (If you don't know his Drake Medley check it out riiiiight now because it's simply amazing  - Here ) Anyway, i've also included another song released by him this summer called 'Touch The Sky'. Both very good tracks. He's going to be big. No doubt. Also, apparently 'Touch The Sky' is the first track off his upcoming album "Love Music & Club Music".

Bonus:

 - Ride - SoMo
 - Touch The Sky - SoMo
 - SoMo
 - SoMo

channel ORANGE - Frank Ocean (Album)

Here we have the debut album of nothing short of a genius. Frank Ocean is a singer you just can't get your head around. He's completely different, unique and is all in all a mystery. Oh, and I almost forgot, he can sing too. My first impressions of this album have however been a bit mixed but I will put that down to me not fully understanding what is essentially a very highly critically acclaimed album. I have however been listening to everything Frank drops for a long time now and I'm sure that it will grow on me. His talent is undeniable, and this album is definitely not one to miss out on. Below i've put a sample, a track quite well known over the past year, a classic?

 

  - Frank Ocean

Biochemistry - Dieter Schaaf (Video)

I'm a couple days late on this one, but i've been awfully lazy the past few days. Short and sweet update on Dieter Schaaf's new video! Another fantastic production, with an incredibly delicate vibe to it. With a great song, great visuals. Enjoy!




- I Am A Child - Dieter Schaaf (Album)
 - Dieter Schaaf

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No Mercy - T.I. (Album)

This is one of those cases where a song comes up from an old album and I just know I have to post it.  This is an album from December 2010 by the legend himself T.I. This man has had his fair amount of problems with the law and has made many kinds of music, but this album is a very, very good one. Although the album has sold more than 500,000 copies (as of May 2011), I think it's still very underrated and under appreciated. I've selected a few of my favourites below; (Since it's an official released album, you're going to have to torrent it on your own or download it, I can't provide a link without being reported.)

Castle Walls:



That's All She Wrote:



Get Back Up:



 - T.I.

Faded (Freestyle) - Jitta On The Track

Well wow. Jitta On The Track is a talented upcoming artist but I didn't expect this. This Faded instrumental is a perfect beat to just tear apart, but Jitta completely, 100 percent MURDERS this song. My introduction to him came from an excellent example of very good sampling in Letters Pt. II - Jitta On The Track (which truly is a sensational song). Come on Jitta, keep at it. You're killing shit.


Featured Track:



Bonus:




- Faded (Freestyle) - Jitta On The Track

 - Letters Pt. II - Jitta On The Track

  - Jitta On The Track

Smooth Movin' - Jon Bellion and Blaque Keyz

This isn't a new song, but is one I found while exploring Jon Bellion from earlier a bit more. This side of Jon Bellion caught me completely off guard, but I have to say I'm very impressed. I didn't think he had something MORE than an already incredible singing voice, the man can rap (let's just call it that) too! Not only that, but the other artist featured in this video Blaque Keyz has an amazing calm vibe to him. I have to admit that the first time he had chills running down my spine. Very impressive style of music.

 - Smooth Movin' - Jon Bellion and Blaque Keyz

- Jon Bellion

 - Blaque Keyz

Conor Maynard (Drake Covers)

Now, if you know anything about this guy, you'd be a little surprised to find him featured here. It's not that he isn't good, it's that according to many, he's taken a rather disappointing direction lately. I mean, as a 17 year old guy, it's hard to be a fan of some of his latest songs, clearly aimed at teenage girls and not really my kind of music. However, one thing that cannot be denied, is that he has an absolutely AMAZING voice. I'm going to link two Drake Covers he did in late 2011 and early 2012 that have completely blown me away. Now I know they're just covers, but in truth they're probably the best covers I've heard of any song. (Something reminds me of Joseph SoMo here, what is it about Drake covers?!)

Good Ones Go:



Marvins Room:





  - Good Ones Go (Drake Cover) - Conor Maynard  - Marvin's Room (Drake Cover) - Conor Maynard

  - Conor Maynard

The Motto (Drake Cover) - Jon Bellion

Here's a guy that has a lot of talent. With over 167,000 views on Youtube it's nice to see some recognition for such a brilliant rendition of this song. This guy has an incredible range to his voice and approaches this song with such a surprising softness while remaining upbeat, it never fails to bring a smile to my face. I'm definitely going to check out some other stuff from this guy and explore his music. He's definitely someone who deserves a lot more following and support. Join his facebook group and support!




  - The Motto (Drake Cover) - Jon Bellion
  - Jon Bellion

Ill Mind of Hopsin 5 - Hopsin

This song has created an unbelievable stir in the past week or so. People have been showing me this song left  and right, and to be honest, i've been very surprised at the range of different music listeners enjoying this song. Hopsin is quite the controversial one, and this song is definitely no different. In the past year or so i've been following since his song "Sag My Pants" (shown below) which I absolutely loved, (and interestingly reached almost 15 MILLION views on youtube. What's so great about him though is that it sounds a lot like he hasn't been getting the credit he deserves, and everyone loves an underdog. There's no doubt this guy is immensely talented and this version of Ill Mind of Hopsin is incredibly smooth but has this awesome bite to it as he literally slags off other people face to face in the video.  On top of that, he's actually got some good points, albeit amidst the cursing and aggressive gestures.

Song:




Bonus:




        - Ill Mind of Hopsin 5 - Hospin
        - Hopsin