Never one to dissapoint artist/designer/creative Kevin Lyons recently was commissioned to design the cover for the Yale University Art Gallery spring 2009 calender. In the true Kevin Lyons fashion the piece features playful charectures Lyons has been known for through his years at the helm of Stussy as well as through his work with Nike, Adidas, and Arkitip. The “In Black and Gold” artist series has been an colloaborative effort between Yale Univertisy Art Gallery and such artist as Kevin Lyons, and Parra.
The Long awaited mixtape between super dj Mick Boogie and Breakout LA group U-N-I has finally seen the light of day and is currently available for download. Being dubbed as the prequal to “A Love Supreme”, U-N-I’s debut album scheduled for release later this year, “Before There was Love” gives those who haven’t already been introduced to the phenomenal group a glimpse of the new LA. Featuring production from close friend Ro. Blvd, and the likes of Dibia$e, and 6th Sense, the mixtape also sees the duo combine with some of the west coast other up and coming artist. Download and catch a peek at what is to come from the duo known as U-N-I. Read the rest of this entry »
Wale’s “Good Girls” has been out for a while now but this Aeon Remix gives the track a new life and bounce in its step. Aeon’s remix sees the distingishable Wale rhyme flow over a smoothed out synth track, an Aeon classic. Read the rest of this entry »
With such a resounding legacy left behind in such a tragic way many have continued the legacy of legendary producer J. Dilla by releasing continuous projects surrounding his notorious unreleased beat tapes. But, with so many releases it is rare to find a gem of material which translates the J. Dilla sound and gives it new light much like the collaborative project from Dj Topspin, and longtime J. Dilla friend, and one half of the Detroit production duo Platinum Pied Pipers, Waajeed. Blending classic J. Dilla and PPP material with R&B and hip-hop staples, old and new, “The PPP Remixtape” is one release that any Dilla or PPP fan can and will appreciate. Read the rest of this entry »
Matt & Kim’s sound can be described in one word catchy. Their melodic lyrics mixed with their indie sound gives this group a dynamic which clearly works. “Daylight” off of their latest release Grand showcases this refreshing sound, and Director Micah Perta caputures visually the playful spirit of the group and track.
The Bmore club music scene finally gets its official Lil Jon endorsement with his inclusion on DJ Class’s club classic “I’m The Ish”. On the Bmore club scene Dj Class is a name you see behind some of the biggest tracks within the scene, and this track could set the ghetto house, Detroit House, and New Jersey house music influenced genre into the mainstream focus. Read the rest of this entry »
Theophilus London will soon be a name you won’t forget. As he forges his own lane within today’s clustering and assimilating music industry, Theophilus has became the face of a new and refreshing musical scene, blending genres, races, and audiences alike. His stance with back turned against the “in-crowd” brought Theophilus London to our attention, as we continue our support of his latest project we sat down to pick the musically-gifted brain of a worldly, intelligent man. Read the rest of this entry »
Here we have footage from the showcase put on by The Black Apple: Theophilus London, CurT@!n$, and Mickey Factz at SOB’s this past weds. The packed house witnessed three of hip-hops up and coming talents, each with their own distinct sound yet collectively pushing the entire music industry to more progressive music. View the footage courtesy of Pass The Margin Read the rest of this entry »
Theophilus London’sThis Charming Mixtape has finally released and continuing our coverage of the project SLAMXHYPE will be offering the mixtape as a download for our loyal readers and followers. Those unfamiliar with Theophilus London’s work will find the project blends the lines of many music genres yet sustaining the true essence of the creator’s talent, something seldeomly kept when musical lines are blurred. We were also able to interview the artist and question his influences, upcoming projects, and goals. Read the rest of this entry »
Animal Collective’s new album Merriweather Post Pavilion sees the avant-garde group of musicians from Balitimore, MD continuing to push their own brand of psych-experiemental rock sound. Their sound is that very unique and the video for My Girls of of the aformentioned album paralles Animal Collective’s unique take and flair for their music visually. Read the rest of this entry »
