Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Rockizm ft. Jezzi & Clixx “Hanging on a String” [VIDEO]
Originally a singer, Rockizm felt that his passions actually lay in the background in the production/remixing of the songs; and went on to remix songs for Neyo, Busta Rhymes, Usher and even James Brown. This modern re-make of the 80’s classic by Loose Ends really makes a statement. A faster beat launches you into the…
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Jammer “Mind, Body & Soul” [VIDEO]
Following the furore created from lead single ‘Declined’ off his second studio album ‘Living The Dream’; Jammer returns with a sombre ‘Mind Body and Soul’. The Hip-Hop infused track is a different direction from his renowned up beat Grime roots and shows an interesting layer of versatility, maturity and depth to the emcee that has…
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Candi Fresca, Brandeauxx & Jay Smith “Premium Blends III” [MIXTAPE]
Nostalgia Label & The Franchise have helped usher in the 3rd installment of Candi Fresca & Jay Smith’s “Premium Blends” series, featuring a special set from Brandeauxx. The Houston to Cleveland connection wires up some lively tunes for an hour and a half to produce one of the best mixes you’ll hear this summer. The…
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Papillon, the Peanutbutterfly “MY TrutH” [VIDEO]
Here is “MY TrutHâ€, the first of a series of short films, illustrating songs from Papillon’s coming album “Calligraphyâ€. The movie “MY TrutH†was filmed on Super 8mm, to honor and enjoy the technology of the past. 8mm film offered a classic way to grasp the light and texture of a day in the Life…
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Nick Zav “Dead Presidents” [DOPE!]
NY artist Nick Zav drops a couple of oven-hot bars over “Dead Presidents”.
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MAHD “Woah” (Prod. by Velle SS) [DON’T SLEEP!]
After releasing a more personal track “Need Me†MAHD delivers a frenzy of bars over a Velle SS produced track that epitomizes his cockiness.
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Pennjamin Bannekar “Sweater” [DOPE!]
Penn so cold yall gon need a “Sweater” as he continues to drop music to get the public ready for his “Long Live Bannekar” project. He goes in over 14KT’s production in his latest release.
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Tony Millions “Kick Today’s Ass” [VIDEO]
Tony Millions drops a new video called “Kick Today’s Ass” produced by Massology which is a positive message to the youth of our nation to see the world for what it really is.
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Chris Clarke “Constantly Always” [VIDEO]
Los Angeles emcee/producer Chris Clarke presents the Muttjob-directed music video for “Constantly Always/More Than Just”, two songs from his new album The Handpicked, featuring Blu, Thundercat, Sleepy Brown of Outkast fame, Smooth Bee from Nice & Smooth, Double K from People Under The Stairs, Computer Jay and more. Chris is son of bass legend Stanley…
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Jamie Hancock “Pimp C’s Chakra ft. Moe Moks (Prod. by Sly C)
Houston native Jamie Hancock channels his inner Pimp C over a Sly C production. With help from Moe Moks doing what Houston does best, also bringing forth their own style and sound. With stamps from Pharrell and Top Dawg themselves, it’s no telling what Jamie has planned for the upcoming years.
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The Stereo Crew “Big Dreams” (ft Perfect Eclipse) [DON’T SLEEP!]
Detroit’s Powerhouse Stereo Crew presents “The Empire Strikes Rap” series. Every thursday until August 13th (which marks the Stereo Boyz’ “Carz, Clubz & Theaterz” album release) the Crew drops a newly recorded, free song on their Bandcamp page. The second song “Big Dreams” features Perfect Eclipse and was produced by Stereo Crew member & Beat…
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DJ YRS Jerzy ft. Chox-Mak “Twitterpated” (Prod. By Tevflonn) [DOPE!]
DJ YRS Jerzy and Chox-Mak will defiantly go down in hip-hop history one day. These two have been on a roll with their constant releasing of records. They have something to prove now being recognized by record label execs they feel like they have to turn it up a notch and give the people what…
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Drew Reigns “Livin’ Out Loud” ft. Trippz Michaud & Dizzy Wright [DOPE!]
The first single from DMV rapper Drew Reigns off his upcoming mixtape “Now They Know” coming soon called “Livin Out Loud” featuring XXL freshman Dizzy Wright and Trippz Michaud.
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Austin Cain “Summer Girls” (Prod. by Chad Beats) [DOPE!]
Austin Cain releases “Summer Girls” a dope new joint for the summer… Obviously.
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