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Song of the Day: The Hunt – Amir Driver

Hip- hopper AMIR DRIVER is back with another hot track The Hunt, the second episode of his mini series, Sneak Is Watching.

In this episode, Driver is seen in pursuit of a coveted sneaker after missing its release days earlier. After hunting down the desired sneaker, things take a turn as Driver discovers the only thing between him & his “Grail” sneaker is an uncaring HypeBeast!

To find out more about Sneak Is Watching miniseries, head right here.

There’s no rest for AMIR DRIVER. He was recently featured on K-KAST‘s track NORFYORK – check out the super-quick raps!

May 14, 2014May 13, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Amir Driver, hip-hop, K-Kast, music video, NORFYORK, Sneak is Watching mini series, The Hunt, US hip hop, us music, Virginia hop hip artists Leave a comment

Today’s song is Release/Repeat by British four-piece rock band THE FIREFLYS. The single is set for release on 26th May.

I remember reviewing the Runcorn rockers’ 2013 album, Embers of the Autumn on Nothing But Hope and Passion (NBHAP) Music Magazine and it’s SO intriguing to see what they have been up to….

Since the release of Embers of the Autumn (5th August), THE FIREFLYS played at, O2 Academy Liverpool, their biggest biggest headline to date, as well as enjoying the media attention. The morning after their performance at the O2, they played a live set in the BBC Merseyside studio and also earned a double page spread in one of the biggest publications near their home town, The Liverpool Echo.

Embers Of The Autumn entered the iTunes Chart at #8 upon hours of its release, and entered the Radio Caroline Chart at Number 35 and is currently at #17. The single Hummingbird was played on BBC introducing by Dave Monks prior to the release of the LP.

As I was typing out their achievements, It left a tear in my eye (don’t laugh!)

Moving swiftly on… have a listen to Release/Repeat. Their trademark of that easy-cruising rock will be added to their ever-expanding list of achievements. If you’re really digging the track, show your appreciation and say hi to them at @thefireflys.

May 13, 2014May 13, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: BBC Introducing, BBC Merseyside studio, Dave Monks, Embers of the Autumn album, Hummingbird, iTunes chart, Nothing But Hope and Passion (NBHAP), O2 Academy Liverpool, Radio Caroline Chart, Repeat/Release, rock, runcorn rock acts, The Fireflys, The Liverpool Echo, UK music, UK rock, UK rock acts Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Moonlight Anime – Orrin Campbell

Today song is Moonlight Anime by ORRIN CAMPBELL.

A freshman at New York University, the Parisian hip-hop artist is sure not afraid of experimenting with samples to create a collection of well produced, tripped-out (at times sped up) tracks…just check out Moonlight Anime. If you look up innovation in the dictionary, you’ll probably see this guy’s name! A true trendsetter.

Feeling the track? Well you can check out his album, Nocturnal.

Connect with Orrin @Camporbell

May 12, 2014May 12, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: France, hip-hop, Moonlight Anime, New York University, Nocturnal, Orrin Campbell, paris, Parisian hip-hop artists, Parisian hip-hop producers, US hip hop, us music Leave a comment

Mixtape Review: Shades of Mary – Jetpack Jones and Brock Berrigan

Californian emcee JETPACK JONES and New York producer BROCK BERRIGAN came together for their latest collaborative effort Shades of Mary, released last month.

With the 17-track mixtape, the duo mixed hip-hop with every possible genres going – 70’s groove, 80’s funk, R&B, reggae, rare groove and a hint of Latin – you name it, they’ve done it! What makes this project so intriguing is the super cool, chilling-in-the-summertime delivery of quick witted, laugh-out-loud wordplay that suits every genre featured on this mammoth production.

Even if you’re not a die-hard hip-hop head, Shades of Mary is definitely worth a trial, because these two guys created really something special here…

The #Mustlistens: Simply Because We Can, Roll, Stoner Hill, A Shade of Love, Find Your Cool, Farewell.

May 9, 2014May 10, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Brock Berrigan, California, California hip-hop artists, free mixtapes, hip-hop, Jetpack Jones, New York, New York Hip-hop producers, r&b, rare groove, reggae, Shades of Mary Mixtape, US hip hop, us music, US R&B Leave a comment

Song of the Day: Kelis – Rumble (Beatnik Remix)

Check out this bad-boy remix of KELIS‘ track RAMBLE by UK producers BEATNIK.

Having received some huge support on their remix work over the last year from Kiss FM, Radio 1, 1Xtra and Capital Xtra on their versions of MARIE DAHLSTROM’S What’s it Gonna Be and DALEY’S Broken, and going Back to Back with DJ TARGET on 1Xtra, London-based BEATNIK are all guns blazing in the competitive producer ring.

Confirmed as official tour DJ’s for KELIS, the drum and bass/jungle connoisseurs will be covering The Great Escape, Glastonbury as well as dates in Ibiza, Switzerland, Holland, France and Geneva.

They have also been given residency at the W Hotel in the Wyld Bar every Wednesday from 10pm, so if you find yourself looking for a cool new place to hang out then you’ve just found it!

But for now check out the video – enjoy!

May 9, 2014May 10, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: 1Xtra, brighton drum and bass producers, Brighton jungle producers, Capital Xtra, Drum and bass, France. Geneva, Holland, Ibiza, Jungle, Kelis, Kiss FM, music video, Radio 1, Rumble (Beatnik remix), Switzerland, UK drum and bass, UK jungle, UK music, W Hotel, Wyld Bar Leave a comment

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