Archive for 2010-02-28
JAE B - "OVER" FREESTYLE
Well, that didn't take long. Jae B does what he does best over the newly released Drake single "Over." I have to give Jae credit for this one. He sees a loooong list of MC's ready to get it in over this beat and he makes sure he takes a stab at it first. Now lets all sit back and wait for every artist from Lil Wayne to Lil Flip do their version of this track. Thanks Drake! See what you started! haha
Download: Jae B - "Over" Freestyle / Limelinx
KID CUDI FEAT. SNOOP DOGG - "I DO MY THING"
Pretty damn interesting release from Cudder on this Sunday evening. Now we've already heard a Cudi x Snoop Dogg collab but the interesting part is the reports that
Update: Received an email today from the real producers of this track Austin "Watts" Garrick and Rashad "Ringo" Smith of Tumblin' Dice Productions. Production credit was also spotted on Cudi's blog. The track is unfinished and a complete mastered version is set to appear on Cudder's new album. Hey, Dre or no Dre the track is still hot!
Download: Kid Cudi feat. Snoop Dogg - "I Do My Thing" / Limelinx
SUPERXOFFICIAL PRESENTS: KICKBOARD KOUTURE
So a good friend of mine from college hit me up the other day and put me on to his new label "Kickboard Kouture." The label hails from ATL where, as you can see above, my dude Jon is doing big big things. Kickboard has a dope collection of men's and women's tees, Polo's, hats and more. So stop wearing the same sh*t as everyone else, establish yourself your own identity and get that girl you've been uncomfortably staring at everyday on the bus. Kickboard will definitely help with 2 out of 3. Hey, your gear may be right but if you keep creeping out that girl by staring and not saying anything not even dope threads can help. I'm just saying. That's enough introduction; Kickboard gets a SUPERXOFFICIAL stamp of approval so head on over to their website and start spending some of that Tax Refund money. Yessir!
BIRDMAN FEAT. TYGA & LIL WAYNE - "LOYALTY"
Did you know Birdman turned 41 recently? I guess hes gonna follow in Jay's footsteps and keep his rap career going until he needs a Life Alert bracelet. haha. This joint was supposed to be his latest album but for whatever reason it didn't make it.
Download: Birdman feat. Tyga & Lil Wayne - "Loyalty" / Limelinx
BAPE SPRING 2010 BAPE STA CANVAS
I'm really feeling these kicks right here. I'm glad they've toned it down a lot for their newest collections. The new Bape Sta canvas sneakers come with white uppers with colorful outer soles and laces. Available now at the Bape web store.
(Spotted @ Highsnobiety)
TREY SONGZ - "LEMONADE" X "LIL FREAK"
Watch out musicians, no track is safe from a Trey Songz remake! Plus when Trigga remakes your sh*t it sometimes turns out better than the original. Here he is getting it in over Gucci's "Lemonade" and Urrrsher's "Lil Freak." Yuuup!
Download: Trey Songz - "Lemonade" / Limelinx
Download: Trey Songz - "Lil Freak" / Limelinx
DONNY GOINES - "20X" EP
This dropped a few days ago (sorry the lateness I forgot to post it on the 4th). Whatever, Im putting it up now and suggest you all take a listen. Presented by the one and only Rocksmith Tokyo. No Im off to go help the wife finish doing some cleaning around the house. Yippie!
Download: Donny Goines - "20X" EP / Mediafire
CLOSED SESSIONS VOL. 1 EP
The Closed Sessions EP Vol. 1 contains 14 tracks, and 9 original songs, all created at SoundScape Recordings in Chicago, IL. The songs were created under a simple idea, take talented artists, put them in a studio with other talented artists and producers, give them access to high quality production, and just get out of their way as they do what they do: create great music
That's exactly what DJ RTC and RubyHornet.com have done on The Closed Sessions EP Vo1. 1 featuring music and videos from some of Hip Hop's most talented artists such as Curren$y, Bun B, Tanya Morgan, Kidz In The Hall, GLC, Chip Tha Ripper, Amanda Diva, Emilio Rojas, Big Pooh, and more.
The free EP includes 9 original songs as well as 5 interludes, liner notes containing the story behind each track as well as individual artwork for each song, and links to each Closed Sessions video giving fans a look at the recording process.
I've had a chance to listen to just about all of the tracks on this project and I am very very pleased with what I hear. The Million Dollar Mano produced "So Cold" featuring CurT@!n$, Hollywood Holt and U-N-I is one of my favorites.
Download: Closed Sessions Vol. 1 EP
OFFICIAL SUMMER 2010 LOOKBOOK
Official is proud to give you the Summer 2010 lookbook photographed by Amanda Lopez. We couldn't ask for models and looks to better represent the aesthetic and story for this summer's delivery. Five panel campers that entice you to slip on some deck shoes and hit the beach or bay. Sporty wool baseball hats that represent you and Official to the absolute fullest. And mesh snap-backs that keep heads cool and that summer flag flying high.
Make sure you get your head game right this Summer folks. Visit TheOfficialBrand.com now for Official hats, tees, scarves and more.
WHITE PANDA - "FREAK FACES 2NITE" X "SHOOTING SUPERSTARS" X "WIRED TO THE SYSTEM"
Consider this me getting caught up on my White Panda music. These tracks feature Mash-ups from Eminem, Electric Youth, Dorrough and more.
Download: White Panda - "Freak Faces 2nite" (Willie Wonk x Electric Youth) / Limelinx
Download: White Panda - "Shooting Superstars" (Eminem x Bag Raiders) / Limelinx
Download: White Panda - "Wired To The System" (Dorrough x Knightlife x Ying Yang Twins) / Limelinx
SUPERXOFFICIAL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW W/ PHRE$HY - "ALWAYS PHRE$H, NEVER STALE"
It's been a while since we've had the pleasure to bring you a SUPERXOFFICIAL exclusive interview. Well, let me take this beautiful Saturday here in Baltimore to officially say the wait is over!. See, unlike the other 1,489,658 music blogs SUPERXOFFICIAL actually steps out and does other things besides post music (wow! what a revolutionary concept. haha). Plus we told you a few weeks ago when we introduced our latest writer, Tyrell aka CEO Tha Politician, that we had oh so much in store for you. See that, we would never lie to you. So lets keep this train moving shall we.
Tyrell recently had the opportunity to sit down with Atlantic Records newest signee, Phre$y, to talk about his recent deal, the NBA, and the first time he stepped foot in a vocal booth (Tyrell had to take a brief break so I have the pleasure of presenting the goods). Now you may have seen Phre$y grace the pages of SUPERXOFFICIAL a few times in the past, and if you haven't do yourself a favor and check out his music here. You wont be disappointed. This interview comes as Phre$y recently dropped his first official mixtape "No Assembly Required" which is getting an extreme amount of buzz on the interweb. So without further ado lets get Pre$h.
SUPERXOFFICIAL (Tyrell): Who was the first person you talked to from Atlantic?
Phre$hy: First person to actually reach out to me or my management from Atlantic Records was Mike Caren (A&R for Atlantic Records).
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Tell me a little bit more about your deal because you're young and many folks out there are in the same boat you were in with the same major label dreams?
Phre$hy: It's a blessing. It reminds me everyday that my hard work is paying off. Being young and knowing that my career is officially in music and entertainment is a dream come true.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Where are you from exactly, not the city or state, but talk about your area?
Phre$hy: Typical Brooklyn block, brownstones and corner stores. Surrounded by inspiration that keeps me humble.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: How has that contributed to your sound?
Phre$hy: Being from New York I am currently being exposed to something different everyday. Also constantly going to Detroit and listening to what the majority of people listen to there has allowed me to develop my sound. My sound is just a sketch of what goes on in my head and what I've grown around. (That rhymed haha)
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Think back to the first time you were in a recording studio, in the booth with the headphones on. What was that like?
Phre$hy: I was nervous. Even though it wasn't the most professional studio I still had to basically perform in front of the engineer. It was all new to me. Confidence builds through time, and it's easily heard. Google my first song "Step Yuh Swag Up", I sound mad scared. (Click here to listen to "Step Yuh Swag Up")
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Describe your work ethic in three words.
Phre$hy: Self.Made.Celebrity
SUPERXOFFICIAL: If hip hop was the NBA, who would you be? What would be the statistical categories to name an MVP?
Phre$hy: I'd say Allen Iverson, he's always been inspirational to me. He accomplished so much at his size and his competitiveness is second to none. To name an MVP I'd base it on consistency, work ethic and just striving to be the best.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: What would your end of the season award be?
Phre$hy: Most Improved player lol.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Would you call yourself "digitally integrated" in society?
Phre$hy: I would. That's basically what got me the attention needed to appeal to music execs.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: How has the digital world changed music and the sharing of music for you?
Phre$hy: It gave me more exposure and made music more easily accessible.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Are u on any upcoming tours?
Phre$hy: Not yet, soon though.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Who would you like to do a song with?
Phre$hy: Too many people to name. I'm a track hog though, I like doing my own hooks and of course rapping my own verses lol.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: When does your album drop?
Phre$hy: Shooting for late this year. Definitely going to keep releasing new material as we work on the album though.
SUPERXOFFICIAL: Do you fear or embrace the future of the recording industry?
Phre$hy: I embrace it, there's no reason to fear the industry once your a key player. Just going to continue doing what has got me to this point and maybe cop a few chains and cars along the way. =]
Download Phre$y's new mixtape "No Assembly Required" here.
JAE B - "SOUL SEARCHING"
Its been a while since I got something new from Jae so I was really excited to see this in my inbox this morning. Something really dope and laid back to kick the weekend off right. Now Im off to go treat myself to a Swedish Massage (no homo). Hey, its been really stressful the last few weeks at work. Gotta get rid of tension somehow, right? haha
Download: Jae B - "Soul Searching" / Limelinx
DRAKE - "OVER"
The wait is ummm, Over! Drakes new single of his upcoming album "Thank Me Later." Boi-1da on the beat and yeah, ya'll can thank me now.
I know way too many people here that I didn't know last year
Download: Drake - "Over" / Limelinx
SHAWN CHRYSTOPHER - "THE AUDITION" ARTWORK
"The reason why I chose to change the artwork is because I felt the previous artwork was too safe. No one was mad at it. No one said "what the fuck is this?" Anyone can have a picture of themselves with text, and for a second I let myself fall into the norm.
Ive recorded over 40 songs since the release of the first artwork and tracklisting, and the entire project has gone in a different direction. It shows more of my personality than anything Ive ever done, and the artwork needed to showcase my personality as well. I truly, 100%, without a doubt believe that "The Audition" will be one of the top 10 projects of 2010! I really want to say top 5, but the blogosphere would go CRAZY....lol. But Ive put A LOT of work into this project. Its hip hop! More hip hop than anything Ive done prior....and on March 23rd, everyone will get to judge for themselves!"
I really like this better than the original artwork we saw for the project. On a side note; has anyone ever seen the movie "The Audition"? Now THAT'S a creepy ass film!
USHER - "LINGERIE" X "SOMEBODY TO LOVE"
Ahhh, what the hell! Why not end the night with some new Urrrsher.
Download: Usher - "Lingerie" / Limelinx
Download: Usher - "Somebody To Love" / Limelinx
FLYY ACADEMY - "FIRST SEMESTER" MIXTAPE X "BOTTLES"
Ok, moments like this are the highlight of my day. See, while I was searching Google images for a pic to put up for a different post I came across these dudes. Not sure how, but I did. Being a naturally curious person I decided to give the music a listen. I initially thought, "yawn...these dudes are a young bubble gum wanna be trill hip hop group." That was until I realized I was nodding my head and tapping my hands to the music. Light bulb! These dudes are pretty dope. As far as originality, I mean its club music. With that said, I like going to the club and I think I would like hearing Flyy Academy in the club. Siskel and Roeper what do you think? Two thumbs up? Yeah I thought so.
The first download is their debut mixtape "First Semester" and the second track "Bottles" is their newest joint jacked from their Twitter page. Im looking forward to hearing more from this duo.
Download: Flyy Academy - "First Semester" Mixtape
Download: Flyy Academy - "Bottles" / Limelinx
FABOLOUS - "ALL THE WAY TURNT UP" FREESTYLE
How can you resit some new Faboloso? That's right you cant, so enjoy bitches!
Download: Fabolous - "All The Way Turnt Up" Freestyle / Limelinx
YOUNG JEEZY FEAT. PLIES - "LOSE MY MIND"
Young Jeezy featuring Plies? If this is playing in the club be prepared to Lose Your Wallet! TM 103 coming soon!
Why ya'll trippin/ Im just fine
Download: Young Jeezy feat. Plies - "Lose My Mind" / Limelinx
NAKIM - "SWERVIN" (PRODUCED BY FKi) X "YOUR BOSS IS DEAD" (PRODUCED BY DON CANNON)
Im just a few days late with these but whatever, I do what I want! haha These are the 1st and 2nd leak off Nakim's "F*ck Em" project being released under GFCnewyork. Stay tuned for more and now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Download: Nakim - "Swervin" (Produced by FKi) / Limelinx
Download: Nakim - "Your Boss Is Dead" (Produced by Don Cannon) / Limelinx
CURREN$Y - "FLY MONSTERZ" (PRODUCED BY MONSTA BEATZ)
Got some new Hot Spitta for ya before I call it a night. I feel like I'm coming down with something so Imma drink a ton of cough syrup (real cough syrup not whats in Wayne's cup) and get some rest. This joint is off the upcoming Curren$y x Monsta Beatz project "Monsterz Meets Aliens" album.
Download: Curren$y - "Fly Monsterz" (Produced by Monsta Beatz) / Limelinx
BEEDIE - "WALKING ON A DREAM" MIXTAPE
It's Monday and that means its time for a new track from Beedie but this week were giving you a whole mixtape. East End Empire & Sunny Boy Music brings you Walking On A Dream, featuring 6 new songs from Beedie plus other tracks from Pittsburgh's finest MC's! Remember Sleeping In drops March 15th!
Yep, just copied and pasted what was sent to me in the e-mail. haha. Long day at work and really didn't feel like posting my own sh*t. I haven't had a chance to listen to the whole mixtape but from what I heard I enjoyed it. Check it out...
Download: Beedie - "Walking On A Dream" Mixtape
