Author Archives: Dan

Video: Miguel – “Sure Thing”

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dan

Slow jams have been my life’s soundtrack the last few days and “Sure Thing” has been one of my most played. Miguel is a cut above most current R&B artists, as this demonstrates. Not too sure about those shades though. … Continue reading →

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Kanye West – “Eyes Closed”

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dan

Reportedly an outtake from MBDTF, a very solid track from Ye. I can see why it didn’t make the cut. The low key sound doesn’t quite fit with the huge scale of the final album but it’s still well worth … Continue reading →

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Nas – “Who Are You?”

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Dan

Slightly tagged newness from Nas, via Shake. Nas has always had issues with choosing beats, the main one being that he often picks turds. RZA has suggested Kanye West and himself co-produce his next album and Pete Rock and DJ Premier … Continue reading →

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Mark Ronson – “Glass Mountain Trust” ft D’Angelo

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Dan

Mark Ronson has built a time machine with this. It sounds like it could have been around in the 80s but still seems modern. Retrofuturistic. I’ve been sleeping on his latest album for too long. Wake up to it HERE.

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Rhymefest – “Super Guy” ft Killer Mike

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Dan

Chi-town’s Rhymefest has cooked up a feast for the nerds with this one. Pick up all the superhero references and you’ll get endless cool points. I’m not mocking – I own a belt with a Bat-sign belt buckle. I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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Eminem – “Syllables” ft Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Stat Quo & Ca$his

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Dan

Brilliant concept. Before you say this is subpar for a Dre beat just listen to the verses. The message is slightly weakened by having Stat Quo and an artist with a dollar sign in their name but still a sick … Continue reading →

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Ghostface Killah – “In Tha Park” ft Black Thought

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Dan

This is why Black Thought should be in your top ten. Buy Ghostface’s Apollo Kids from iTunes here. Seen over at Earmilk.

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jj – kills (Mixtape)

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Dan

jj are a Swedish pop group who’ve gained a following for their audacious covers of rap and R&B songs. Ethereal, ghostly voices glide over hip hop beats. It’s a bizarre sound at first and almost unsettling – you’re meant to … Continue reading →

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Video: Lupe Fiasco – “The Show Goes On”

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Dan

Lasers. March 8th 2011.

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Wale – “The Meeting”

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dan

Back in 2007, Wale created an aural mission statement, letting the labels know how they would benefit from signing him. He sounds starving, ready to devour the rap game. If I was an exec and he walked into my office … Continue reading →

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