Monthly archives: January, 2014

Big Toast (of TPS Fam) – Graveyard Shift (via @revorgrecords)

To mark the new year and the upcoming 2014 takeover, Revorg Records have dropped a free single to get rap fiends clucking for the new TPS album due for release in February.

Graveyard Shift is a solo single from TPS representative Big Toast. It documents the rapper’s double life, working a day job to pay the bills, then once that is finished, taking on the persona of emcee and record label founder, Big Toast. Over a moody, Strange Neighbour beat setting the tone with harsh snares and a gritty sample, Toast describes his life of unrewarding, poorly paid work funding the career he truly cares about. It is an intelligent and candid alternative to the cartoonish fantasy of mainstream rap.

As well as writing and performing the track, Toast also directed and edited the video. The single is available for free download from Bandcamp, which includes the instrumental and accapella for any producers looking to remix the track. For further information go to revorg.co.uk or facebook.com/toast.baseddinners or on twitter @revorgrecords

Free Download – http://revorgrecords.bandcamp.com/album/big-toast-graveyard-shift-free-dl




Ray Tyler (@iamraytyler) – I Think

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Here’s “I Think” from Singer/Songwriter and Detroit MI native, Ray Tyler. Ray grew up in Raleigh-Durham NC, but is currently living in Southern California. His music is inspired by a blend of Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop.




Dion Jetson (@DionJetson) x Broadway (@broadway75th) x SeVen1 (@EZY071) – Clap For Me (Prod. by @CaneiLive)

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Dion Jetson, Broadway and SeVen1 collaborated on the powerful punch-line anthem “Clap For Me” last year and now bring a visual for the Canei Finch produced song. The video matches the energy of the track, which was a fan favorite since its release in September of 2013. Directed by Floating Photograph, the visual was filmed at several locations including the filmed at Chicago’s iconic Regal Theater and Vic Theater. The director makes the visual stand out with crisp editing and an artistic flair that make the punch lines in the song impact even more. The three artists and director come together to set the tone for what should be a powerful 2014 for everyone involved in the video. Dion Jetson’s upcoming project The Ear & The Heart is scheduled for a first quarter 2014 release.




Daddy Muss (@daddymuss) – One Time

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This track is from the album Just Wanna Say and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: www.cdbaby.com/cd/daddymuss1




Anya Alexandria (@anyaalexandria) – Tears Fall Now impacting Vevo now.

http://www.vevo.com/watch/anya-alexandria/tears-fall-now/QMGR31302655

Anya Alexandria was born Shelle-Ann Alexandria in Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica. Her vocal talents were discovered at an early stage, developed in churches while singing in choirs and groups. Anya became known for her passionate way of conveying messages through song.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/anya-alexandria/id737188021
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anyaalexandriamusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyaalexandria




.@PoPolitickin Artist Spotlight @ImMelRivers #hiphop #interviews #itunes

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http://popolitickin.com/2014/01/artist-spotlight-mel-rivers/

Welcome to another episode of Po Politickin. In this edition, we politick with Queens, NY Hip Hop recording artist Mel Rivers. Mel is a diversely skilled MC, who brings conscious lyrics, and an upbeat vibe with his music. With a well grounded fanbase and following, Mel Rivers always delivers great music and visuals for the people who support him to be entertained by.

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Fatboy Slim – Eat Sleep Rave Repeat (Sam Laxton Remix) (@SamLaxtonDJ)

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Go get Sam Laxton’s beast #dubstep remix of fatboy slim’s Eat Sleep Rave Repeat!

If you have been following EDM music closely you will probably have seen the name of Sam Laxton pop up, the UK producer who is taking the EDM scene by storm. His “Voyager EP” has more than 60.000 plays on dubstep.net and is supported by the biggest DJ’s in the world… and even his production techniques are controversial, as “Voyager” might have the heaviest sidechain in dubstep and maybe even EDM history.

“I felt the track needed a special something, and I therefore used the sidechain more as a creative effect in the song rather than how it is supposed to be used, I just feel that if we get stuck in routine, music isn’t going anywhere and I want to take it to new places. Isn’t creativity what music is about? Expression, fun, experimentation… those are the 3 elemental things of what make edm/music so great” -Sam Laxton

However, it does not stop there
The boy wonder recently released a free remix of Fatboy Slim’s “Eat Sleep Rave Repeat” and OMG is it huge!!!
Besides being played by the hottest djs in the scene, it is taking the internet by storm since MA DUBSTEP uploaded it to youtube.

DL/Listen to the Fatboy Slim, Riva Starr & Beardyman – Eat Sleep Rave Repeat remix by Sam Laxton here:
LISTEN HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvLTO9vVvAI
FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: https://www.facebook.com/SamLaxtonDJ/app_220150904689418

Check out / buy his Voyager ep here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/voyager-ep/id741275818

LISTEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zxFBOjWaqg




Sullee J (@SulleeJ85) & Nikki Taylor (@nikkitaylorvibe) – The Reality [Prod. By @NocoBeats]

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Sullee J has teamed up with Nikki Taylor to create a radio ready single titled ‘The Reality’. Combining a mainstream sound with real lyricism, this one is definitely worth checking out. The beat comes from rising producer Noco, who, along with the 2 artists, is one to watch in 2014.




DEPH NAUGHT (@danielkelly9) FT. CROOKED I (@crookedintriago) – LAST WORD

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‘Deph’ hooks up with Shady Records ‘Crooked I’ for 2nd single off his ‘Naught Again’ mixtape entitled ‘Last Word’. Listen and buy song below, then head over to datpiff and download the full project for FREE. You won’t regret it.

MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD LINK
http://www.datpiff.com/Deph-Naught-Naught-Again-mixtape.548134.html

www.dephnaught.com
www.twitter.com/danielkelly9
www.twitter.com/crookedintriago




Yemi Marie (@YemiMarie) – Old Fashioned Love

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Solo Recording Artist Yemi Marie’s 2013 was incredible!

Singer Yemi Marie wraps up an incredible debut year during which she found success with several popular singles and shared the stage with R&B legend Chaka Khan.

The singer with the golden voice was nominated for Chicago Music Awards in three categories:
-Pop Entertainer of the Year (Sponsored by NBC 5 Chicago)
-Best New Entertainer
-Most Talented Teen (ages 13 to 19).

Yemi Marie performed at half time during a WNBA Chicago Sky game at the All State Arena. Her popular single “Saturday” is being played on Sirius XM Radio and Clear Channel’s iHeart Radio network. She did the opening performance at The Dinner Party event at Chicago City Winery. The dinner “conversation” that followed the performance featured actor David Eigenberg from NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” who is also known for his role on “Sex and the City”. She also sang along the entire route of the Bud Billiken Parade, that attracted more than a million people.

https://twitter.com/YemiMarie
https://www.facebook.com/YemiMarieMusic
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