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New Music: Space Jam – The Pilot King Kenobi (EP)

Brandon Robinson — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 20:59:01 +0000

Space Jam the Pilot King Kenobi Volume.1 is the most Hated & Anticipated EP of the Year.

The seven track EP is full of flavor. It’s got style and does have some spectacular flows. Some believe that the flows are a tad bit odd and/ore weird, but it embraces the youth voice. That voice is louder than ever when it comes to Kenobi. the Kid from outer Space.

Give It A Listen Yourself

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Premier: Jace Abstract & Robin Da Landlord Travel Back In Time On ‘Rockstalgia’ (EP)

Jake Mayo — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:19:02 +0000

Jace Abstract and Robin Da Landlord travel back in time with their ‘Rockstalgia’ EP. Abstract and Landlord have an adoration for the 90’s sound, and ‘Rockstalgia’ is a sonic representation of the vibe they’re curating. ‘Rockstalgia’ is a 6-track collection where the two European creatives (Jace from Switzerland and Robin from the Netherlands) embody a retrospective take on Hip-Hop; somewhat of a musical time machine that transplants the listener to a specific era, that era prophetically being the 90’s. Robin Da Landlord’s Boom-Bap aesthetic on record has a grass-roots feel to it, capturing the essence of the rhyme and doing so in a manner that translates an older, seemingly forgotten sound to todays market. Jace Abstract’s hard-knocking punchlines and wordplay lend way to a deeper, more emotionally contextual sound. Cuts like ‘Sin City,’ ‘Mad World’ and ‘Think Back’ act as insightful narratives, where tracks like ‘Listen‘ and ‘One‘ are more lyrical exercises, emphatically delivered bars allowing Jace to lyrically flex on record. Dropping on Below System Records, ‘Rockstalgia’ is a modern day revival of an antiquated sound lost in the pages of rap history. The producer/rhymer paradigm created by these two European hopefuls is evident in the fact that the music is not only moving, but also reminiscent of a time where it was lyrics above all else. Stream ‘Rockstalgia’ below and make sure to download the EP on iTunes, Amazon, or Google Play.

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New EP: PBzE T.O – ‘Up There’

RESPECT. Staff — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:37:26 +0000

Backed by dramatic beats draped with melodic synths, Arkansas artist PBzE T.O drops a 5-track EP entitled ‘Up There.’ The slow-rolling beats frame his cascading voice perfectly on songs like ‘She Ready‘ and ‘Mighty $’ while he shows grit on other vibes like ‘96 Playoffs.’ Check out the new EP below:

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SUI BLUE EXPLORES ARTISTIC DEPTHS WITH ‘LUCKY US’ (EP)

Jake Mayo — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:16:07 +0000

Sui Blue explores artistic depths with “Lucky Us” EP, and while the project is Sui’s first foray into the digital nether realms, it’s stark emotions make for a gut wrenching trip inside yourself. “Lucky Us” is a solemn collection of 10 alternatively-grungy, melodically crooned, rap-esque narratives that draw a vivid line between sonic ingenuity and crippling self-loathing. Cuts like “I Can Tell” and “Mad @ Us” mirror the EP’s direction, a raw tale of unpredictability in what seems like consistent life turbulence. “I’m Yours” and “A Way Out” (a seemingly genius drug ballad) conversely, finds Sui on the hopeful end, spitting airy rhymes over a soulful melody, inviting the opportunity of potential. “Lucky Us” is built around the idea that pouring all available emotion into a message can often times triumph over all, not a shabby takeaway from AZ’s clandestine hopeful.

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Nico & Vinz – “Our Love” (Lyric Video)

Jake Mayo — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:47:26 +0000

Oslo’s Nico & Vinz light up LA in their lyric visual for “Our Love.” The Norway duo and Warner Bros. signee’s transform the night in the City Of Angles, having the animated lyrics act as a graf-like visual representation of the record’s energetic depth. Off their “Cornerstone” EP, (iTunes) “Our Love’s” pop-centric, upbeat nature and sultry, electronic vibe create a chasm of positive feeling; You could even call it a love of sorts.

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BLKFLANL Drops Their Much Anticipated EP Wins.The.Race.

RESPECT. Staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:15:15 +0000

Hailing all the way from Kansas City, BLKFLANL gives a their Wins.The.Race. Ep. BLKFLANLis a collective which includes Barrel Maker (MC) and Conductor Williams (Producer), they definitely make for a powerful duo in my opinion. With Conductor providing some shard and pristine production, and Barrel dishing out cutting edge lyricism, Wins.The.Race. definitely gives you a ride of a lifetime. Also, to add some more excitement, check their video for the EP which includes appearances from: Dizzy Wright, Wale, Futuristic, and ETC. Check it out.

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Ohio’s King Callis Drops Brunch (Food For Thought) EP

RESPECT. Staff — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:20:47 +0000

Ohio native King Callis has been passionate about for music for awhile but decided to take it up notch once he decided to relocate to the “new Atlanta” aka Charlotte, NC. Overtime, the rapper has built up his own style while grabbing inspiration from Hip-Hop icons like Common Sense to Slum Village. The rising artist recently dropped his EP Brunch (Food For Thought) is not only showcasing his 90s style but is also letting us know why he’s not going anywhere, anytime soon. For now, enjoy the rising artist’s latest project here.

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