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Mixtape Review: ELevAlien – The 3Kngz

Hip-hop trio THE 3KNGZ released their fourth album, ELevAlien last month…and these conscious emcees from Missouri knows how to take the rough with the smooth.

The 14 track album features lyrics hard-hitting truths of self-discovery, survival and pure love for hip-hop, as demonstrated in the appropriately-titled track, Hip-Hop Saved My Life. The mixtape also aim to alert and encourage listeners to embark on the path of self-discovery…and the powerful messages are well-packaged with bombastically – smooth, head-rolling bassline.

So if you’re wanting to escape half-baked wordplay of getting rich quick, your search is over…go check ELevAlien. Enjoy!

The #MustListens: Reconquista, Synergy, Rhyme or Reason, Star Power, Profit A Man, Hip-Hop Saved My Life.

June 17, 2014June 15, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: Bandcamp, ElevAlien mixtape, hip-hop, Missouri, Missouri-based hip-hop acts, Mixtape review, review, The 3KNGS, US hip hop, us music Leave a comment

Mixtape Review: Indefinite – Stanley Ipkuss & ewonee thee beatnik

STANLEY IPKUSS and EWONEE THEE BEATNIK pulled together for their latest mixtape Indefinite, which dropped last month.

The 14- track collaborative production features California-based emcee Ipkuss’ raspy voice and reflective wordplay and New York producer Ewonee Thee Beatnik’s spin on vintage/golden hip-hop beats. With NAS-que raps coupled with chopped-up and somewhat stagnant versions of classic beats, the duo are well on their way to making a permanent stamp on underground hip-hop.

Indefinite is sure worth a listen as these guys have taken a mellowed-out sound (similar to NAS, BLU and CHUUWEE) to another (nope, wrong word) SEVERAL levels.

The Mustlistens: Dee.Bag, Bawmbin’, Caffeine, Browneyees, Presquevu, Citynights

June 13, 2014June 12, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: BLU, California hip-hop artists, CHUUWEE, EWONEE THEE BEATNIK, hip-hop, Indefinite mixtape, Mixtape review, Nas, New York Hip-hop producers, review, STANLEY IPKUSS, US hip hop, us music 1 Comment

Mixtape Review: Thrill of the Chase – Cata$trophicBee

1. Murda [Prod. By ILLKlassTimes]
2. DBYT [prod. By Gameface]
3. Lurkin’ [prod. By Gameface]
4. Thrill of the Chase [prod. By Gameface]
5. Girl Talk (Skit)
6. Love [Prod. By Gameface]
7. Designer [Prod. Gameface]
8. Interlude [Prod. Chad Geniu$
9. Watch Ya Step (feat. Bucky Malone) [Prod. Gameface]
10. Mad Man (Skit)
11. Scandal (Feat. Young Crazy) [Prod. By ILLKlassTimes]
12. Potion [Prod. By McFly Beats]
13. Spite [Prod. By Gameface]
14. Temptation [Prod. By Gameface]
15. Pretty Squad [Prod. By ChrisBeatz]

Now the last time this female emcee appeared on NEW LEASE MUSIC (with her on-point track, Juicy Freestyle) she promised she will bring something different every time…

…And boy did she deliver through her latest mixtape, The Thrill of the Chase. This 15-track production boasts clever samples of old school hip-hop favs as well as mind-blowing beats that separates her from the rest of the opponents in the game (just listen to Potion and Spite). CATA$TROPHIC’S hard-hitting and (at times) loved-up and laugh-out-loud wordplay, makes her a VERY worthwhile artist indeed…and I’m not saying it for the sake of it!

The must listens: Lurkin, Watch Ya Step, Scandal, Potion, Spite

Check out the Thrill of the Chase right here

April 8, 2014April 8, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: Songs of the DayTags: Catastrophicbee, free mixtapes, hip-hop, No Sweat (Juicy Freestyle), review, Thrill of the Chase mixtape, US hip hop, US hip-hop artists, us music Leave a comment

EP Review: Feather Weight Soul Tape Vol. II : Mellowtape – Robin Mitchell

Feather Weight Soul Tape Vol. 2: Mellowtape is the perfect introduction to British smooth operator ROBIN MITCHELL.

So what to expect from this Bristol-based singer/songwriter? Well the title of the EP says it all really…super light, mellow, summertime melodies (with the hints of soul and afrobeats) which is topped off by Mitchell’s soothing and dreamy vocals. The 4-track production was released last month, perfect timing for those lazy summer days.

Have a listen and you’ll be greeted by the cheeky fi-lo intro, Blip.

Must listen tracks: Soliloquy, The Trick, From the Waist Up

April 7, 2014April 14, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: afrobeats, Bristol pop artists, Bristol singers/songwriters, Bristol soul artists, Feather Light Soul Tape Vol. II : Mellowtape, pop, review, Robin Mitchell, singers/songwriters, soul, UK music, UK pop, UK singers/songwriters, UK soul Leave a comment

EP Review – Room for improvement – E-Thrilla

UK rapper/producer/songwriter E-THRILLA is determined to take hip-hop to another place through his EP Room For Improvement, released last month.

In this 3-track production, the Manchester-based artist incorporates the genre with refreshingly-light and echoic modern melodies, as featured in Simple and Ready. Romance Is Dead brilliantly samples PALOMA FAITH’s single of the same name, which is infused with his trademark of that modern, slightly sped-up simple and light undertone.

Room for Improvement is an EP that leaves you wanting more. With such innovative approach to hip-hop, it’s intriguing to see what E-THRILLA will do next…so stay tuned for more updates!

For now, have a listen to Room For Improvement (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

March 5, 2014March 7, 2014 by Tracey Dawkins Categories: new singlesTags: E-Thriller, hip-hop, Manchester hip-hop artists, Manchester producers, Manchester songwriter, PALOMA FAITH, review, Room For Improvement EP, UK hip-hop, UK music Leave a comment

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