Archive for the ‘ Music ’ Category
Recently I sat down with Mookie Jones to chop it up about his Tuskegee Vol. 1 mixtape, his thoughts on the rap game, and his appreciation of country music. Peep the footage below, and make sure you download the mixtape if you haven’t already done so. Autoooo!!!! [ READ MORE ]
Hosted by YoungMoneyHD here is the latest mixtape featuring some rare and exclusive Drake records. The compilation highlights some guest features from Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Sean Garrett, Lloyd, Bun B just to name a few. Take a listen and let us know what ya’ll think.. You can listen to the full mixtape here or download [ READ MORE ]
If you’re clinging on to the last days of summer and looking for a way to beat the heat (which is virtually impossible here in Houston), Six Hundred Squared has you covered. The Houston Press has been on it lately with trying to get Houston in the mix of cities with a good live music [ READ MORE ]
First of all I just want to get this off my chest. I’m so sick of dudes complaining about Houston not having a “music scene.” These cats are usually the one’s who sit at home on the weekends and look to 104 KRBE for the latest and greatest music. (Sorry 104KRBE I hate to put [ READ MORE ]
Check out Lupe’s new freestyle over Rick Ross’ B.M.F. (Blowin Money Fast) beat (look out for the Houston reference at 4:25!) There’s also a petition going around to get Atlantic Records to finally release Lasers, which has allegedly been ready for release for over a year now. Sign the petition here. [ READ MORE ]
I’ll keep this short, since the video pretty much speaks for itself. Check out this folk singer, Lissie, doing a cover of Kid Cudi’s Pursuit of Happiness. One of the YouTube comments says, “She makes it sound like Cudi was covering her” — I might have to agree with that one. [ READ MORE ]
Playing off Alan’s previous post on The Hood Internet, another mash-up/remix crew to look out for is Toronto’s Keys N Krates. In my eyes (and ears), what really sets these guys apart are their live performances. I’m a huge hip hop fan, but I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t always enjoy live hip [ READ MORE ]
“This is that 4am sunrise music… While most are sleeping some of us are at our most creative.”- Jake Davis Who doesn’t love good remixes, especially when it combines amazing artists on opposite sides of the spectrum. For most of us it’s all about good music period…no matter the genre. And it seems that nobody [ READ MORE ]
This rain is really “Grindin’ My Gears” so whether you’re at work or at home take a minute to relax and check out the music video of Janelle Monae’s Tightrope Wondamix featuring B.o.B & Lupe Fiasco right here. Via Highsnobiety [ READ MORE ]
Besides my test and all the studying I’ve put forth into it, it’s been a pretty G.O.O.D week. First, G.O.O.D. Music announced that Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Big Sean will release their respective albums on the same day September 14th and now Cleveland’s 96.5 FM premiered a new Cudder-track featuring Yeezy, [ READ MORE ]
