Month: June 2011

Behind the Scenes with Jonathan Mannion [FADER TV]

Phone Tap is a new FADER TV mini-series hosted by Kam Tambini filmed exclusively on the Windows Phone and feature the homes and hangouts of our city dwelling subjects. In this episode they spend a day with famed photographerâ€”and longtime FADER contributorâ€”Jonathan Mannion, where he discusses the music legends he’s captured over the years, including…

June 29, 2011
OnCue “Feel Tall” [AWESOME]

Here’s the first leak from “Can’t Wait,” this one’s called “Feel Tall.” It’s a little stale from sitting in my inbox for a few days, but if you haven’t heard it, get around to doing that sometime this lifetime, okay? But really, the track is dope. What else would we have expected? Feel Tall (prod.…

June 29, 2011
Featured Producer: B. Dvine

Here’s a few tracks from Long Island producer B. Dvine. The first is a promo track for Texnourgos’ upcoming album DROMON TEXNASMATA featuring Wu-Tang Killa Bee Solomon Childs, Ruc Da Jackel, & Lady Smylez. The next track is one off of D-Rugz mixtape BLVD Redemption hosted by J-LOVE. Check them out and show love to…

June 29, 2011
Marc Greck & Jgov “The Beach”

Marc Greck started writting and producing music when he was only 10 years old. He taught himself multiple instruments – guitar, bass, piano, drums and more. Currently working on putting together his own self-produced album, this track “The Beach” was written and recorded by Marc himself along with Jgov, an artist we previously featured here…

June 29, 2011
Jasiri X “Triple 7” ft. Kil Ripkin & staHHr (Prod By REL!G!ON)

Pittsburgh emcee Jasiri X – who made news last year with his “What If The Tea Party Were Black?” video – and producer REL!G!ON have joined forces on a new album called Ascension. The album will be released through indie label Wandering Worx Music. Jasiri X and REL!G!ON collaborated on two singles – “Pyramids” featuring…

June 29, 2011
The Cool Kids â€“ Part 3: Recording With Pharrell In Miami

The latest webisode from The Cool Kids is now live. Check out Chuck and Mikey discussing being in the studio and see attached for a never-before-seen photo of them recording with Pharrell Williams at South Beach Studios in Miami, FL. Please photo credit Michael Raveney if you decide to post with the webisode. Also, the…

June 29, 2011
Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose “Crazy (Remix)” [VIDEO]

Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose “Crazy” Remix (Quick Flick: A favorite verse/s, whether new or old, that never got put to video) from the “City Permits” street album hosted by Mick Boogie… Mazzi rocks w/ Freestyle Session in Honolulu, Hawaii & shoots a video while he’s at it! BOOM! Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose “Crazy” Remix (Quick…

June 29, 2011
Kenton Dunson “Creative Destruction 2” [FREE ALBUM]

“Creative Destruction 2 is about more than Kenton Dunson. Itâ€™s about life, ambition, heartbreak and most importantly, passion. When I came up with the Creative Destruction concept for the first album, I didnâ€™t think it would turn into a series. But as a developing artist in a saturated music environment, I know itâ€™s important to…

June 29, 2011
Cypher Clique “The Show” [MIXTAPE]

This is the latest mixtape from Delaware hip-hop group Cypher Clique. After months of doing shows with Mac Miller, Wale, Meek Mill & Diggy Simmons, they have finally decided to release their newest tape “The Show”. Check out these 2 tracks below and if you like them head on over to DatPiff and download the…

June 29, 2011
Windoview “City Lights” [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Here’s the official video for City Lights, off of Pine Island – which happens to be a sleeper favorite of mine – by the guys of Windoview. They’re regulars here on LC so show them some more love!

June 27, 2011
AF the Naysayer x Luke St. John “The A.M.” [VIDEO]

AF THE NAYSAYER X LUKE ST. JOHN; the sound-scape supremacy that is AF THE NAYSAYER divined within the supernatural wordplay of LUKE ST. JOHN blends dreamlike sound-scapes with alchemical instrumentation. Imagine Jay Electronica and Prefuse 73 remixing the soundtrack for Chrono Trigger. Multi-platform experimentation on colorful complex chords, detailed ambiguity reminiscent of scripture, and an…

June 27, 2011
Kreateen “Swords From Berkeley” [FIRE!]

Kreateen is gearing up for his upcoming mixtape, Sorry, It’s Not The Supplement. “Swords From Berkeley” showcases the heart of a young musician finding his way with clever lines over a great beat from the San Francisco based production team, Blue Sky Black Death. Kreateen’s full mixtape, Sorry, It’s Not The Supplement, will be dropping…

June 27, 2011
Steezy “Steezier Said Than Done” [MIXTAPE PREVIEW]

Steezy, a student at Plymouth State University from Manchester, N.H. recently had the opportunity to work with Rob DiIoia. They recorded 12 tracks at his studio in Philly. Steezy plans to drop the results of those sessions sometime this July. Here’s a few singles off that debut tape entitled â€œSteezier Said Than Done.â€ Turn It…

June 27, 2011
Ralphy Boy “Peep Game” [VIDEO]

Brooklyn emcee Ralphy Boy releases a new music video for the track entitled “Peep Game” off of his project “Hear Me, Feel Me”. The video for Peep Game is a stylistic blend of Motion Graphics, Super Slow Mo, Extreme Close-ups, Kinetic Type and asymmetrical frames. The goal of Peep Game is to exemplify fly as…

June 27, 2011
VenoM “Dopeness is a Virtue” [MIXTAPE]

Check out the latest mixtape from VenoM, “Dopeness is a Virtue.” It’s his third drop and we’re pretty amped up. This guy’s buttery flows murder an assortment of beats – I mean he really goes in! Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.com

June 27, 2011