Album: Kanye West – Ye

Album: Kanye West – Ye

I’m just going to repost what I said about the album on Facebook. It’s not bad by any means but it’s nothing to write home about either. I’m glad to have human Kanye back. I’m glad he’s letting us into his mind a little bit more instead of trying so hard to be something he really isn’t but at the end of the day this will be an album that many people will forget about sooner than later. The album is available to stream below on spotify.

Here is what I said on FB last night (yea I had this shit early).

“To those of you calling it the best hip hop album of the year already, please stop.. just stop right now. It was a fun little ride and I appreciate what he’s rapping about but that’s really about all I’m taking away from it at this time. Kanye is pushing the genre forward with this because he’s choosing rap and hip hop to be the vessel for this message and with the platform he has, he is bringing light to things you wouldn’t expect in the world of hip hop and that is very cool in that regard.

In my opinion though it’s far from what I consider a classic “hip hop” album. It’s original, it’s creative, and even innovative as far as subject matter goes. But it’s not timeless nor is it something that I think will go down as being “classic” in any real way. It’s not the best album of 2018 and it might not even be the best album of this month as far as replay value and vibe goes but I’m not here to hate on it in any way. I appreciate it for what it is and I commend him for using hip hop to talk about what he’s going through but that’s all it really is to me at this time anyway.”

Soul Bandit – Living A Dream [VISUAL ACCOMPANIMENT]

Soul Bandit – Living A Dream [VISUAL ACCOMPANIMENT]

The every so talented Soul Bandit is back with something new for you to sing your eyes into. Besides being an incredibly talented producer and DJ, Soul Bandit now takes her turn at video production with her first ever original video. She made this whole thing by herself (which, all things considered, is pretty awesome since she is not a video producer or director of any kind)) and she had this to say about her latest piece of art:

“Although conceptually the video is completely separate from the meaning behind the song, I feel like the track has a very spacey/outer-worldly feel to it. I just wanted to have fun with making some visuals to go along with the song, so I just put together what felt right in the moment. This is my first attempt at (single handedly) making a full length visual accompaniment to a song, so although it isn’t perfect I enjoyed experimenting with making it and I feel like, when combined, it creates an appropriately enhanced experience.” – Soul Bandit

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Bobby Nourmand : L I V E in San Francisco (2 Hour Set)

Bobby Nourmand : L I V E in San Francisco (2 Hour Set)

I’m a little late on this one but I wanted to make sure my dedicated readers did not miss out on the latest mix from Bobby Nourmand. I have know Bobby for a few years now and his progression as an artist has just been awesome to watch. Bobby’s music is all about the vibe and his original production along with his carefully selected tracks always come together to create something special.

Bobby recently played a rooftop show in San Francisco and I guess it was so good that he couldn’t keep his two hour set all to himself. Check out the whole thing below and be sure to stay tuned for more music from Bobby very soon.

Wuki Re-Releases Bootytech Single, ‘She Got Some’ feat. Jay Davi

Wuki Re-Releases Bootytech Single, ‘She Got Some’ feat. Jay Davi

Wuki has unveiled a brand new reprise of his song, ‘She Got Some’ feat. Jay Davi, reworking one of his most beloved tracks to date. The reprised version of ‘She Got Some’ is the latest release on Wuki’s new label, Wukileaks, and just the second release from the label’s debut project, Wukipedia Vol. 1, following up ‘Chop It’ feat. Bri Berlay.

‘She Got Some’ is an upbeat booty-house tune that will ratched up the energy on just about any dancefloor. Wuki previously released the song a couple years ago, but has now unleashed a brand new rework that enhances the sonic qualities that made Wuki’s loyal legion of followers fall in love with the track in the first place. The reprised version of ‘She Got Some’ takes on an even more trap-infused direction, with a filthy brass drop that should have booties shaking even harder than the original.

Stream Wuki’s reprise of ‘She Got Some’ feat. Jay Davi below:

High Klassified Releases Kanvas EP Via Fool’s Gold Records

High Klassified Releases Kanvas EP Via Fool’s Gold Records

High Klassified making a name for himself as the release of Kanvas, a sensational new EP out now on Fool’s Gold. Showcasing his unique aesthetics with hypnotic melodies and his ever evolving drum programming skills out of the basements of Ontario and now all across the globe.

High Klassified’s past includes collabs with Future and the Weeknd on the hit “Comin Out Strong”, with Mick Jenkins with celebrated track “Gold”, amongst many other artists. HK continues to produce his own shameless compositions mixing rich instrumentals with iconic early 2000’s sounds and hints of modern rap, with this EP including vocals from Zach Zoya, Left, and Da-P. This EP is going to leave you with the craving for more from High Klassified. The ‘Kanvaz EP’ is the perfect mixture of nostalgia with modern rap and even has stuff for the production-heads.

Listen To Kanvas EP out now on Fool’s Gold

 

Monolink’s Amniotic Is The Live Electronic Album We Needed

Monolink’s Amniotic Is The Live Electronic Album We Needed

It’s a rare occurrence listening to an album that really moves you, and it’s usually even more rare that it’s an electronic music album. Monolink’s debut Amniotic album is a refreshing body of work living in a world mostly barren of musical creativity.

Out just a week ago, the record was released via Embassy One in Germany, and it represents a clear and well thought-out passage of thought from the Berlin-based singer, songwriter and guitarist. Amniotic isn’t the first group of songs in Monolink’s wide-reaching discography; it follows his Burning Sun EP in 2017 and, even earlier, his The End EP in 2015.

The eleven-track album, self-admittedly a tribute to nature, is the first full-length LP from the artist and acts as a blank page for him to record his most emotional thoughts over timeless melodies and thumping productions ranging from festival tent tech house to late-night headphone jams for when you’re most in your feelings.

Here’s what Monolink had to say about the record:

“EPs are popular with most producers and DJs in the electronic music scene. But I come from a band background and albums are unmatchable for me. I’m a huge fan of listening to large bodies of work from start to finish and taking a plunge into the world the artist has created. Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” is an example of an album that still fascinates me to this day.”

Stream ‘Amniotic’ below, and make sure you catch Monolink on tour now with stops in the US, Germany, Paris, and more.

[Ghoul Pop] Soul Bandit – Living A Dream

[Ghoul Pop] Soul Bandit – Living A Dream

One of my favorite new artists in the last couple of years is finally back with some new music. Soul Bandit stands for everything that I love about music. She’s original, she doesn’t give a fuck about what everyone else is doing, and she’s putting out music that she loves and can really stand behind. In a day and age where everybody is willing to sell out right away just for a chance to blow up, it’s incredibly refreshing to have someone like Soul Bandit around who you know is just going to do her all day.

As far as “Living A Dream” goes, it’s fucking great. Soul Bandit again takes her poppy style of beat making and combines it with those deep / dark lyrics that she is known for, bringing attention to today’s fucked up reality while making you think you’re just listening to a fun little pop song. It’s easy to say that I’m addicted to this one.

Check out the track below and be on the look out for more from Soul bandit soon.

Hayden James Releases “Just Friends” Ft. Boy Matthews

Hayden James Releases “Just Friends” Ft. Boy Matthews

Hayden James has done it once again, he has created a musical moment that will be stuck in our heads for weeks, the song ‘Just Friends’ is sure to be our anthem this summer. Since we first discovered James back in 2013, his releases have been far and few in between, however each track has been nothing less than a hit. His last single being “NUMB” with GRAACE, had the same musical brilliance as his newest, and actually just went platinum in Australia. Fans love James’ effortless and unapologetic sounds and lyrics, making all of his art so desirable.

For ‘Just Friends,’ James chose the perfect pairing singer, Boy Matthews, to further decorate the song with his soulful and smooth vocals. Rising vocalist Boy Matthews, was also the singer behind Duke Dumont’s hit single “Ocean Drive”, completes the dream pairing for this addictive tune.

Hayden is a powerhouse who continues to create more music in his Australian Studio, waiting for his next single to drop, ‘Just Friends’ is likely to top charts and make headlinews as we can’t stop obsessing over its timeless melodies, and will definitely be on repeat in our playlists for the unforeseeable future.

Listen to “Just Friends” by Hayden James Ft. Boy Matthews now.

London’s Platinum Trio Disciples Release “Atheist”

London’s Platinum Trio Disciples Release “Atheist”

Disciples have released a brand new single, ‘Atheist’, via Warner Bros. Music. ‘Atheist’ is the third song released thus far this year from the London-based trio, following up ’48HRS’ and ‘On My Mind’.

‘Atheist’ revolves around a catchy vocal loop and singing from Disciples’ very own Nathan Duvall. The minimalist deep house beat gradually works in various sonic elements before reaching a climax around the 3-minute mark, marking another hypnotic release from the immensely talented hit-making trio.

Disciples landed a worldwide hit with Calvin Harris in 2012 with their collaboration, ‘How Deep is Your Love’. The song made it to #2 on the UK singles chart and was a top-10 record in 22 other countries, quite the achievement for a production trio that was firmly in the underground prior to their collaboration with Harris.

The upcoming summer should be a busy one for Disciples, who have a weekly residency in Ibiza at Amnesia on top of festival appearances at Snowbombing, Hideout Croatia, Sundown, and Belgian mega-festival, Tomorrowland.

ICARUS releases “Flowers” + New EP “In The Dark”

ICARUS releases “Flowers” + New EP “In The Dark”

Bristol-based duo, ICARUS, released their new single ‘Flowers,’ along with a 5-track narrative EP ‘In The Dark,’ which chronicles the ups and downs of a new relationship.

The EP opens with the upbeat disco synth tune, ‘Love Has Come Around,’ which captures the ecstasy of a budding relationship. As the EP progresses, the atmosphere darkens with tracks that explore vulnerability and distrust like ‘I Could Leave,’ and the closing track, ‘Flowers,’ which tells the tale of a relationship turned toxic.

“It’s talking about situations early in a relationship,” explains ICARUS’ Tom Griffiths. “Maybe it’s not right but you still want it to happen.”

‘In The Dark’ showcases the duo’s wide range of production skills while immersing the listener in colorful visuals and sounds. Though the theme of the EP remains consistent, ICARUS does not allow themselves to be constrained to a particular tempo or style.

‘Love Has Come Around’ has garnered plays from Pete Tong, Danny Howard, and Alice Levine with positive reviews from Earmilk, Clash, and The Times. ICARUS’ first live headline tour is set to begin this month, a clear indication that they will only continue to achieve musical excellence.

Check out the full ‘In The Dark’ EP below: