Yesterday, G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks released his latest mixtape, V6: The Gift. Banks is, in my opinion, one of the more underrated rappers out right now. His raspy, recognizable voice teamed with moments of lyrical brilliance make for some great ridin’ music. One of the most notable features on the tape comes from the young, talented and prolific ScHoolboy Q. His gritty lyricism continues to shine proving versatile over all sorts of production. On this cut, the Black Hippy member delivers his own brand of ignorance in signature style. Check out the standout, ScHoolboy-assisted Gettin By below and download the project free here: Lloyd Banks – V6: The Gift.
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[Hip-Hop] Lloyd Banks – Gettin By (ft. ScHoolboy Q)
[Hip-Hop] Kanye West x Urban Noize – Mr. West
On their latest project, titled Mr. West, Urban Noize has managed to transform Yeezy classics into summertime ballads. There’s a new beat for all the kids to enjoy on this mixtape, from drums to saxophone lines that would have Coltrane jumping out his seat. With choir vocals, covering Radiohead’s Creep, backed by a clean snare drum line, Urban is able to capture Kanye’s Forever verse in a whole new mind set. Urban Noize did a great job at keeping the entire tape smooth and fresh just in time for this hot weather.
Check out a couple standout tracks below and download the whole project free here: Urban Noize x Kanye West – Mr. West.
[Hip-Hop] Theophilus London – Rose Island Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
The Brooklyn-based Theophilus London has long been one of my favorite young hip-hop artists around because of his tendency to think outside the constraints of genre boundaries in his music. His sound, alternates seamlessly between his funk-infused, Pharrell-esque singing voice and smooth rapping vocals. London’s music truly reflects progression in music as stringent classification becomes a thing of the past. His versatility and willingness to collaborate and experiment across different genres (Soul, Funk, R&B, electronic and alternative) is embodied by this mixtape. Check out some of my favorite tracks below and download the whole tape free here. A complex mixtape that is still consumable at any occasion, in the car or for your next poker hiphop playlist.
This track is a perfect example of London’s funky, R&B singing abilities.
It is pretty hard to hate on a Marvin sample and this track is upbeat and danceable, while maintaining originality.
In case you’ve been under a rock for the last couple years (or aren’t as into music as me), JJ is a swedish post-pop duo who have done lots of experimentation with incorporating hip-hop lyrics and sounds in their ethereal music. This track is an awesome collaboration in my mind and I hope to see JJ working with some more notable names in hip-hop.
Big Boi is in the house. Not much else needs to be said besides that this song is hilarious and reminiscent of Outkast.
Here’s an example of Theophilus pushing the boundaries experimenting with some wobble on the beat. I am always a fan of the dubstep/hip-hop combination when done right.
[Electronic] Introducing: Black Noise "EP2"
The Video above is Jackin’ My Fresh by the South-Coast based trio called Black Noise that just released their “EP2” on Friday 16th October and with that, an insane remix from Crookers emerged.
Black Noise mix of Crookers Business Man feat Wiley Thomas Jules <- Bangin!
Noise
And if you are a fan of mixes:
Black-Noise-Slash-n-Burn-Oct-2009-DJ-mix.mp3
Noise
Download Mix
TRACKLISTING
1: Miike Snow ‘Black & Blue (Andy George & Jaymo Mix)’
2: Ladyhawke ‘Back Of The Van (A1 Bassline Mix)
3: Black Noise ft. Lex-One ‘Jackin My Fresh’
4: The Young Punx ft. Count Bass D ‘Ready For The Fight (Black Noise Mix)’
5: Will Bailey ‘Hit The Club (Mighty Fools Mix)’
6: LMHMKMKM ‘Fukk Off (Disco Of Doom Mix)’
7: Beni ‘Fringe Element (Alex Gopher Mix)’
8: Sawgood ‘CTRL Ur Brain (Calvertron Mix)’
9: Audio Fun ‘Dirty Gold (Tonka Mix)’
10: Black Noise ft. Murs ‘Looking Fly’ – Accapella
11: Tom Staar ‘Erm’
12: Kid Cudi ‘Make Her Say (Afrojack Mix)’
13: N.E.R.D ‘Time For Some Action (Nom De Strip Mix)’
14: Crookers ‘Put Your Hands On Me (Black Noise Mix)’
15: Black Noise ‘JUngle Iz Em’
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/195353/ep_02
Funky Funk Songs Collection of June 2008
From hiphop remixes by The Hood Internet and Thieves Like Us, through some funky techno thanks to Bit Funk, crossing the ecuador to listen to some spanking fresh Los Amigos Invisibles… ahhh many adaptations of the lovely funk genre that always make me feel a little awkward everytime I attempt to dance to it.
The Hood Internet – Comfortable Up Here (Lil Wayne Vs Royksopp)
Miss Kittin & The Hacker – Party In My Head (Thieves Like Us Remix)
Los Amigos Invisibles – Ultra Funk
Busta Rhymes feat. T-Pain – Hustler’s Anthem 09 (Bit Funk Remix)
Pain – Hustler’s Anthem 09 (Bit Funk Remix)”
Mujava – Township Funk (Phra Crookers Supertrance Refix)
Know of any groovy funky song that came out recently!? Comment below or shoot me a tweet @themusicninja