Author Archives: Ash El Gamal

[Hip-Hop] Mac Miller – S.D.S. (prod. Flying Lotus)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - April 22, 2013

Mac Miller
S.D.S. (prod. Flying Lotus)

The evolution of Mac Miller has been pretty awesome to watch as the Pittsburgh emcee’s true artistry and creativity have blossomed as of late. Today, the young Mac drops off the first single from his upcoming sophomore album, Watching Movies With The Sound Off, and it does not disappoint.

“S.D.S.,” an acronym standing for Somebody Do Something, features the psychedelic instrumentation of the legendary Flying Lotus and captures the growth of a rising star. Mac spits with a stream of consciousness flow that oscillates between deep thoughts and comic pondering nearly flawlessly. Check out this mind-bending track below, grab it on iTunes tomorrow if you’re digging it and look out for big things from Mac Miller in 2013.

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[NEW] Daft Punk – Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - April 19, 2013

Daft Punk
Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers) (Radio Edit)

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The endless tease that has surrounded Daft Punk for years is finally coming to a halt today, as we get what appears to be the first single from their ridiculously anticipated upcoming album. For anyone who was at Coachella, “Get Lucky” was the song being previewed all weekend in between sets. The Pharrell and Nile Rodgers assisted track, albeit a slightly shorter radio edit, does not disappoint delivering that infectious funk that the French duo are known for. Happy Daft Punk day to all the ninjas out there! Random Access Memories drops May 21st. Get funky y’all.

UPDATE: Updated with the official CDQ version. “Get Lucky” is available for purchase on iTunes now.

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[NEW] Kid Cudi – Solo Dolo Pt. 2 (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - April 8, 2013

Kid Cudi
Solo Dolo Pt. 2 (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

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I’m not sure I really need to say much to persuade you to listen to this track, but for any Kid Cudi fans out there this might just be a dream come true. The man on the moon, who has been consistently delivering incredible tracks from his upcoming album, teams up with the recently omnipresent and always dope Kendrick Lamar for the sequel of a classic Cudi cut.

“Solo Dolo Pt. 2″ trakes the psychedelic feel of the original to new heights allowing two of the most creative artists out to display some of their best verses to date. Kid Cudi’s Indicud drops April 23rd and has all the signs of a masterpiece thus far. Not many better ways to start the week off!

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[Chill] Atu – Pictures on Silence (EP)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - March 25, 2013

Michigan-based, Malawi- native, Atu, represents a new class of producers creating minimal, lo-fi instrumentals utilizing distorted and manipulated R&B samples. The latest project from the 20-year old artist, Pictures on Silence, floats seamlessly from start to finish providing a unique, turned-down and inverted listening experience.Fans of 2000s R&B will vaguely recognize samples from artists such as Alicia Keys, Ray J and Boyz II Men among others through out Atu’s work. This collection elevates the listener to a tranquil state of suspension somewhere at the intersection of trippy, romantic and ambient.

In order to support his place of birth, Atu has released the album on Bandcamp with a starting price of $5, all of which is donated to support children in Malawi. Check out a few of our favorite tracks below, grab some great music and help support a worthwhile cause here: αtμ - Pictures on Silence.

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can do it

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the duo ft. Sango

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missing you (ft. Dpat)

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[NEW] ScHoolboy Q – Yay Yay (Prod. Boi-1da)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - March 22, 2013

ScHoolboy Q
Yay Yay (Prod. by Boi-1da)

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Black Hippy‘s ScHoolboy Q is preparing to release his debut album with Interscope Records later this year and today we are blessed with what appears to be the first single. As we have come to expect from Q, he delivers with gritty rhymes regarding mature material in a way that is refreshingly ratchet. The thumping, disorienting producing of Boi-1da perfectly matches Q’s style making “Yay Yay” an absolute banger. We’ve already got one classic album from a Black Hippy member in Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid m.A.A.d. City, and ScHoolboy Q’s Oxymoron is looking to have what it takes to be yet another with a completely different sound. I can only really describe this song in the words of Q, “YAK! YAK! YAK!”

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[Hip-Hop] TheBullitts – They Die By Dawn (feat. Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - March 22, 2013

THEY BULLITTS (ft. Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu)
They Die By Dawn

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Although I was completely unaware of the upcoming movie They Die By Dawn before this morning, the title track from the soundtrack has certainly piqued my interest. The fittingly theatrical cut features two highly regarded, yet elusive, emcees in Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and Jay Electronica who help create a vivid musical trailer over a steadily building western-influenced instrumental. They Die By Dawn is set to be released later this year and its cast will include Michael K Williams and Erykah Badu among several other notable names. In the meantime, hop on your horse, grab your musket and turn the volume up.

Posted by Ash El Gamal - March 8, 2013

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MitiS
Life Of Sin Pt. 3

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Progressive chillstep/electronic composer, MitiS, took to social media today to release third part to his “Life Of Sin” series, one that has been representative of the … Continue reading »