Country : Belgium Genre : Hip Hop Jazz Style : Rap , Beatmaker
Label : OLDY CLAP RECORDZ Year : 2013
DJ DEMONANGEL Rating : 5/5 FAN Rating : 5/5
« Bloqué en 90 » annonçait la première beat-tape d’Oldy Clap Recordz : 2 ans plus tard, le beatmaker a taillé sa route, et rejoint cette fois le groupe de emcee E2L, soit Rotko et Dyfta, pour un premier projet commun, le mélancolique mais enthousiasmant Traits d’Union.
Comme des chroniques de la déprime ordinaire, Traits d’Union jette des ponts entre les galériens du quotidien que nous sommes tous, plus ou moins. Chômage, précarité, combines pour rester à la surface… Les thèmes s’enchaînent sur des beats jazzy aux tempos plutôt softs, chamboulés par les cuts des DJ invités.
En effet, Rotko, Dyfta et Oldy Clap ouvrent sans hésiter les portes du studio à leur entourage : des habitués, bien sûr, comme Sky Fumanchu, qui a sorti Brèves de comptoir avec Oldy Clap, mais aussi d’autres activistes d’un hip hop old school tels Oligarshiiit, Le Bon Nob, Loréa ou Fizzi Pizzi. Tous se retrouvent sur « Balade Nocturne », track terminale qui assombrit un peu plus le tableau…
Traits d’Union, en associant textes accablants et beats aériens, réalise une belle alchimie, sans s’apitoyer. Et pour le téléchargement, c’est l’auditeur qui fixe le prix.
Country : Germany Genre : Hip Hop Style : Reggae , Alternative , Compilation
Label : Urban Tree Music Year : 2014
DJ DEMONANGEL Rating : 3/5 FAN Rating : 4/5
Am 28. Februar 2014 erscheint die Debüt EP von Foresta auf Soundcloud und Bandcamp zum kostenlosen Download! Seit dem "Youth Riddim" arbeitet Foresta an eigenen Produktionen, die stellenweise schon auf Alben unterschiedlicher Künstler erschienen sind, hier gibt es jetzt sechs exklusive Songs, die euch einen Einblick in sein musikalisches Schaffen geben. Foresta ist das "jüngste Pferd" im Urban Tree Music Stall und hat sich, neben zahlreichen anderen Aktivitäten rund um Urban Tree, in den letzten vier Monaten in seinem Studio eingeschlossen, um diese EP fertig zu produzieren. Natürlich warten noch zahlreiche Videos und kleine Aktionen zu den Songs darauf abgeschlossen zu werden… Wir halten euch wie immer auf Facebook auf dem Laufenden!
Zu hören gibt es Hiphop und Beats im breitesten Gewand zwischen Soul, Jazz, Reggae, Dub und Popmusik. Mit an Bord hat er zahlreiche Namen aus eben genau diesen Genres, die in den letzten zwei Jahren seinen Weg gekreuzt oder den Weg in sein kleines Homestudio gefunden haben. Mit Kabaka Pyramid und Protoje hat er zwei der aktuell erfolgreichsten und vielversprechendsten jamaikanischen Reggaeartists an Bord; Berge gehören zum besten was die Berliner und deutsche Popszene zu bieten hat; Forestas Labelkollege Simon Grohé arbeitet gerade selbst am Release seines Urban Tree Debüts "Mamaoerf", Danny Ranks und Longfingah gehören seit Jahrzehnten zum deutschen und österreichischen Reggae- und Dancehall Underground und haben sich weit darüber hinaus ihre Fanbase vor den kleinen und großen Bühnen Europas ersungen; mit Benjie hat er einen Veteranen der deutschen Reggae- und Dancehallszene und weiteren Labelkollegen von Urban Tree mit im Schiff und Jaqee, die bei den Freunden von Rootdown Records ihre Musik veröffentlicht, verbreitet ihre wunderbare Musik jedes Jahr von Dänemark, über Deutschland, bis nach Frankreich und Uganda.
Viel Spaß mit Forestas selbstbetitelter EP!
credits : Fotografie: Jens P. Neumann Design: Simon Grohé Mastering: Ganjaman Music: Foresta Mixing: Foresta
01. Quiet Thoughts (feat. Kabaka Pyramid & Protoje) 02. Du Träumst Remix (feat. berge & Simon Grohé) 03. Money Man (feat. Danny Ranks) 04. Gelobtes Land Remix (feat. Benjie) 05. Give It To Dem Remix (feat. Longfingah & Danny Ranks) 06. Sing My Song (feat. Jaqee)
1.Not Again 04:16 2.Eye Contract 03:16 3.Barneys Web 02:26 4.As We Are 03:13 5.Kagoshima Raisins 02:56 6.Havent You Heard 04:17 7.Taking Microphones 03:31 8.Still Paying Dues 04:17 9.Til Next Time 01:46
Country : Zimbabwe Genre : Hip Hop Fusion Style : Abstract Hip Hop , Alternative Fusion
Label : Auto Prod. Year : 2013
March 2011 saw the arrival of one of the most promising acts to hit the Harare (Zimbabwe) indie music circuit. Four multitalented artists, brought together by their love for music, began their quest to share their unique blend of sounds with the rest of the world. They formed a band and christened it The Monkey Nuts. Theirs is an intelligent and profound mix of culture and music, combining elements of hip hop, rock and electronica. The Monkey Nuts are quickly becoming one of Zimbabwe’s best-known indie hip hop acts. With an undying thirst for success, the band has its sights set on making a break into the international music community.
Following their first ever performance (March 2011) at the famed Mannenberg Café in Harare, The Monkey Nuts went on to headline their first ever concert (April 2011) at the invitation of French Cultural Organisation Alliance Française. They then performed at The Streets Live, a mini hip hop festival, headlined by Congo’s Lexxus Legal (runner-up in the prestigious Radio France International Discovery Competition). August 2011 saw the Monkey Nuts performing at the Braun Battle of the Year break dance world cup Africa qualifiers. The month of September sees the Monkey Nuts headling at the Shoko International Spoken Word and Hip Hop Festival in Harare. The Monkey Nuts will be performing alongside international hip hop acts like Akala (UK: British MOBO award winner 2006), Tumi and the Volume (South Africa’s leading hip hop band) and Hired Gun (USA: Urb Magazines Next 100 for 2009).
Blessed with other artistic talents, the band is made up of three cousins. Tino Tagwireyi (Engineer/Keys/Synth) is a graphic/jewellery designer, Impi Maphangs (Guitar/Vocals/Emcee) is a software engineer, and Joshua Chiundiza (Production/Emcee) is a multimedia artist. Unfortunately the fourth member of the band had to leave (June 2011), to pursue his passion in the fine arts.
1.City On A Hill Ft Dikson 3:24 2.Afrotech Ft Outspoken 4:24 3.Mapfunde (Re Mi X) Hope Masike 3:05 4.Lost In The City Ft Hope Masike 4:11 5.Ndapedza Ft Hope Masike 4:40
Label : Suburban Noize, Battle Axe Records Year : 2013
There are isolated moments on "Beautiful Death Machine" where Swollen Members succeed with displays of truly elevated lyricism and production. Much can be made of the work put forth by the Swollen Members since Madchild kicked a heroin addiction. After he became sober- around 2009- the trio dropped Dagger Mouth, and haven’t slowed down since. Their newest album, Beautiful Death Machine, marks the group’s fourth release in that four-year span. Per the old cliché, “If it ain’t broke, then don’t fix it,” Beautiful Death Machine utilizes the formula most commonly used by the Swollen Members: deep, dark production laced with honest and thought-provoking lyrics. By sticking to the same blueprint as always, Madchild, Prevail and Rob the Viking have forced themselves to up their respective efforts with each album they release. It’s a tricky notion, but there are isolated moments on Beautiful Death Machine where they succeed with displays of truly elevated lyricism and production. Right from the get-go, the album establishes an effective movement between tracks, with the intro-track “Inception” followed by an interlude, into the posse cut “Death To You,” featuring Vinnie Paz, and La Coka Nostra members Ill Bill and Slaine. Four different interludes scattered about the album in hopes of creating seamless transitions from track-to-track, similar to a traditional concept album. It also captures this vibe thanks to its thematic production. A true instrumentalist, producer Rob the Viking maintains a consistent, prevailing tone, all while changing melodies as needed. From horns (“Bax War”), to electronic music (“Juggernaut”), to just plain, sample-based production (“The Difference”), Rob is able to craft beats for fans of just about everything. On “Juggernaut” he displays arguably the album’s best beat: an electronic and bass-heavy track that delves heavily into elements of Dubstep music. What’s more, both Madchild and Prevail ride their verses with impressive flows, creating for a truly infectious listen. “Juggernaut” stands out as a testament to the growing popularity of Electronic Hip Hop. While Rob the Viking deserves praise for his efforts on the beats, Beautiful Death Machine thrives equally for its lyrics. Madchild and Prevail show up for each track, aggressively tackling verse after verse with blunt rhymes and flows of varying speeds. On “Death To You,” Madchild boasts: “These young punks I’m schoolin’ ‘em like Cambridge / Slap these appetizers I’m the mothafuckin’ main dish / At first they’re on my mind but then they’re fallin’ off like dandruff / Now they call me a white devil like Colonel Sanders…” Both emcees stay on the attack for the majority of their verses, and they showcase lyrics that are more angry than anything else. The lone exception comes on “The Difference” where Rob the Viking calms everything down with an upbeat bass and piano sample, and both emcees provide lyrics that are more positive. For all of its noteworthy aspects, Beautiful Death Machine falls short on some levels. While the first three-quarters flow nicely, the last tracks seem essentially like filler, and the fluidity from the album’s beginning doesn’t carry over to the end. Even “Colossal Beasts,” a collaboration with Apathy and Celph Titled, boasts solid lyrics. But a monotonous beat dampens the track. They expand into Dubstep and Electro territory, but unlike A$AP Rocky or Big Boi’s recent forays into those respective genres, there are times when the pairings feel forced. And while the trio’s bars often vacillate between funny, insightful and just overall impressive—Madchild’s references to dinosaur fellatio on “Juggernaut” leave a lot to be desired. Longtime Swollen Members fans likely won’t raise an eyebrow, but the consistent horrorcore references are likely to turn off potential new fans that aren’t down with the macabre subject matter Source
Tracklist :
01. Inception (Darker Side Interlude) 02. Death To You (Feat. Slaine, Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz) 03. Bax War 04. King Of Diamonds (Disagree Interlude) 05. Juggernaut 06. The Difference (Watts60 Interlude) 07. River Monster (Underground Interlude) 08. Mercenary 09. Colossal Beasts (Feat. Esoteric, Celph Titled & Apathy) 10. Almost Famous 11. Death Warrant 12. Fear (Feat. Snak The Ripper)
01 Jugga Da Beast 02 Degree, Jugga, Laidlaw 03 Laidlaw, Degree, Jugga 04 Joe Styles 05 Joe Styles 06 KillaKombat & Live Radio 07 Degree, Hill, OYG, Jugga, Joe Styles, Laidlaw 08 Keentokers 09 Laidlaw, Degree 10 Laidlaw 11 Laidlaw, Degree, Jugga 12 Laidlaw 13 Jugga, Degree, Show, Laidlaw, Joe Styles 14 Laidlaw 15 Jugga Da Beast 16 Jugga, Joe Styles, Laidlaw 17 Joe Styles, Degree, Jugga, Laidlaw 18 Degree 19 Laidlaw, Degree
all tracks produced by Budamonk except: tracks 6, 13 by Laidlaw track 4 by Emphasis track 5 by Dibiase track 17 by Jugga Da Beast
scratches on: tracks 1,2, 3, 7, 14 by DJ Duel, Track 5 by DJ Dynamix
Tracklist :
01.Bless the MIc 02.Can't Turn Back 03.Guess Who? 04.Great Tribulation 05.Give Ya All 06.KombatRadio 07.Soul Jugglerz Anthem (remix) 08.Rich and Poor 09.Sick 10.Oh Baby 11.Do What We Do 12.Insane 13.The Take Over 14.Four 15.Bushido Blade 16.Freestyle 2005 17.The Proficies 18.Grime Time 19.What Goes Up 20.Anthem (original version) (BONUS TRACK)
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Country : U.S.A Genre : Hip Hop Style : Rap , Future Hip Hop
Label : Collective Resonance Year : 2013
The 21yr old Harlem rapper Chase Rush (Derrick Martin) & the 25yr old Milwaukee producer EL-S (Lucas Slattery) release their highly anticipated first project entitled "2 Weeks Notice".The Mixtape has been received well to Hip-Hop fans and the two young men continue to deliver the future of Hip-Hop.Source
Tracklist :
1.Any Love 02:44 2.Fuck You (Interlude) 00:45 3.Fuck Bitches Get Money 04:01 4.Class Of 3000 02:56 5.Cookie Monster Color Haze 04:42 6.Bloodflow 02:58 7.Heaven Sake Hell Yeah 02:45 8.Coffee & E Pills 03:01 9.Girls 03:20 10.3 Way Medusa 03:12 11.80's Tough Luck Bullshit 03:39 12.Space Jam 02:45 13.Like A Pac Movie 03:36 14.VEGAS 02:49 15.Phantogram 02:45 16.Red Laces Ft. P. West 03:19
Info File : Playtime: 00:49:25 Audio codec: MP3 Bitrate: VBR kbps File: Zip Size: 76MB
Country : Switzerland , Liban Genre : Hip Hop Style : Rap , Electro Hip Hop
Label : Vitesse Records/Irascible
Tracklist :
01. Trop De Temps [3:35] 02. Tes Balafres [3:11] 03. Passe Ton Chemin, Fais Ta Vie [4:04] 04. Frontières [2:58] 05. Quand La Justice… [3:42] 06. Fantômes Froids v2.0 [5:42] 07. On Mate Sur Les Côtés [3:22] 08. Comptez Vos Morts [2:33] 10. La Gueule De LEmploi [3:54] 11. Un Singe En Hiver [2:34]
