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[Mixtape] Vacationer – Ode 2 Summer Mixtape

Vacationer
Ode 2 Summer Mixtape

We’re midway through May, and summer seems to just keep on ramping up. Hopefully you’ve got a good handful of easy-going, sunny tracks already to start the season, but just in case, here’s an incredibly chill summer mixtape all the way from the East Coast from one of my personal favorites, Vacationer.

In case you aren’t familiar, Vacationer’s got a sun-drenched sound, self-described as Nu-Hula by frontman Kenny Vasoli, who is heavily influenced by tropical, exotic, and Polynesian recordings. Their sound is steeped in soul-warming, glimmering retro melody and dreamy, undulating vocals. This mixtape unfolds into a seamless showcase of their niche tropical sound.

There’s everything from world-inspired beats, to chilled-out hip-hop beats, and even classic soundtrack score vignettes. Vasoli’s dusty vocals wax and wane freely, sometimes met with a chorus of birds singing or gentle wind chimes. Like a reverse trail of breadcrumbs, sections of the group’s forthcoming sophomore album Relief is dotted throughout the mixtape, offering a glimpse of what’s to come.

So kick back a bit deeper in your hammock, bring on the heat waves and tall glasses of lemonade, and softly rattle your ice cubes against the glass to the beat. There seems to be a bit of summer for everyone in this coast-trawling, low-latitude-lovin’ mix.

Relief will be out on June 24, the follow up to the highly recommended LP Gone. You can pre-order it here.

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[Mixtape] Theophilus London – Lovers Holiday II EP

Remaining releatively quiet on the music front, minus a couple remixes, NY artist Theophilus London returns today with a brand new EP for our listening enjoyment. The project, titled Lovers Holiday II, comes just in time for Valentine’s Day and is a continuation from his 2011 EP Lovers Holiday. Carrying the same vibe from the previous collection, fans get a brief taste into the inner workings of the producer/rapper/singer/fashionisto. Featuring 6 new tracks of original material and help from Kanye West, Leon Ware, Blood Orange, and The Force MDS, this is definitely worth the wait and listen. You can grab a free download HERE.

’Theophilus London – Dress On’
’Theophilus London
Take A Look (Martin Dupont Interpretation)’
’Theophilus London
Figure It Out Feat. Blood Orange, The Force Mds’
’Theophilus London
Based God (Jolene Cover)’
’Theophilus London
I Have An Ego Also (Preview)’
’Theophilus London
(PREVIEW) Do Girls – Theophilus London’
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[Mixtape] Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip – The Abstract & The Dragon

After much anticipation and an acclaimed single, veteran emcees Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip finally treat fans to their new collaborative mixtape, The Abstract & The Dragon. These two legends are no strangers to being part of a group–Tip from A Tribe Called Quest, and Busta from Leaders of the New School–before making a name for themselves as solo acts. Now, the two minds come together to deliver a 28 track tape that includes the new Kanye West and Lil Wayne featured single “Thank You,” as well as some old favorites like “Vivrant Thing”.

Christmas definitely comes early this year and this mix delivers classics, high-profiled collaborations, remixes, and new material, including features from Missy Elliot, Redman, Raekwon, Talib Kweli and more. Enjoy something different to fill your stocking (and playlists) for the holiday season as you wait for Tip’s LP Last Zulu and Busta’s Extinction Level Event 2 to drop in 2014. Peep the download link below, and make sure to check out a few of our favorites from the project as well.

DOWNLOAD: Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip – The Abstract & The Dragon

’Busta Rhymes & Q Tip – The Abstract & The Dragon’
’Busta Rhymes & Q Tip – Butch & Sundance’
’Busta Rhymes & Q Tip – We Taking Off’
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[Mixtape Download] Big K.R.I.T. – King Remembered in Time

Out to claim his Southern rap throne, Mississippi emcee Big K.R.I.T. drops his long awaited mixtape, King Remembered in Time this week. Seizing creative control, the 17 track album is mostly produced and penned by the underground phenom, and is completely free. He teams with mega-producer 9th Wonder on “Life is a Gamble,” and collabs with rap veteran Bun B, along with fellow newcomers Wiz Khalifa, Trinidad Jame$, Future, and BJ the Chicago Kid.

K.R.I.T. definitely delivers on this mixtape and shows off his unique talent of mixing the ratchet, trunk popping tunes with intellectually witty rhymes. Be sure to download the free tape here and grab your tickets to his upcoming West Coast tour, starting this May.

’Big K.R.I.T. – Shine On Feat. Bun B (Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.)’
’Big K.R.I.T. – Only One Feat. Wiz Khalifa Smoke & DZA (Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.)’
’Big K.R.I.T. – My Trunk Feat. Trinidad Jame$ (Prod. By Big K.R.I.T.)’
’Big K.R.I.T. – R.E.M. (Prod By Big K.R.I.T.)’
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[Hip-Hop] A$AP Rocky – Take it Easy Freestyle ft A$AP Ferg

A$AP Rocky has had a great past year in the music industry and now that he has been put on, he is bringing up other members of his crew. The A$AP mob returns to the scene, spitting some sick bars over the Mad Lion “Take it Easy” instrumental. Collaborating with newcomer A$AP Ferg, this duo spits a witty braggadocious rhyme about chasing woman and enjoying life. It’s clear these two are having fun in the studio and their flow vibes well with the throwback, organ heavy beat. Check out the first track off the upcoming New York Renaissance mixtape, hosted by Peter Rosendberg and Ecko Unlimited, dropping April 1st.

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[Mixtape] Kilo Kish – K+

Female emcees have been on the up and coming this past year or so and in 2013 they continue to drop some unique material. With Brooklyn-based Kilo Kish‘s mixtape K+, she takes a more experimental approach to her rhyme flow. With features from Earl Sweatshirt, SBTRKT, Childish Gambino, Star Slinger, Flatbush Zombies, Vince Staples, and A$AP Ferg, and many more, this free 10-track tape is a chill, dope session introduction into her world. Mixing some intricate Internet-y vibes and synth rhythms with a charming lyrically delivery, there is something to like about this newcomer. Although each track flows and blends well into the next, some standout tracks are “Creepwave” (which you can stream below) and Neptune-esque “iou”.

Listen to the 30+ minute K+ collection here via Soundcloud.

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[Hip-Hop] Wale – Heaven in the Afternoon & Forlarin

MMG rapper Wale is definitely in the giving spirit this holiday season. After dropping his highly anticipated mixtape Forlarin on Christmas Eve, days later he provides some more new heat for loyal fans in his new track “Heaven in the Afternoon”. Producer LG provides a sick beat for Wale’s dope rhymes and together make an infectious, light track for your listening pleasure.

’Wale Heaven In The Afternoon (Prod by LG)’

His latest mixtape brings some classic styling from the DC native. Coupled with flossing rhymes about relationships, sex, women, money, and partyin, as well as a few deeper tracks, Wale doesnt disappoint. This free 21-track tape features guest spots from 2 Chainz, Trinidad James, Hit-Boy, Rick Ross, Nipsey Hu$$le, Chrisette Michelle, and many more. Available now for download here.

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