Tonight (I'm F*cking You) [Feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E] - Enrique Iglesias

Since I don't spend all that much time listening to the radio, I don't post much Top 40-style music, but this song is (obviously) an exception. EDM took over in 2010, and pop producers have noticed; the dutch house sound of "Tonight" is becoming almost too common to hear blasting from your car radio. For a radio cut, this song sure can get a dance floor moving though, mainly because this is one of those tracks that girls absolutely LOVE.  Play it loud, and they will go nuts. Totally and completely nuts. Give it a try at your next party and tell me I'm wrong.

Tonight (I'm Fuckin' You) [Feat. Ludacris & DJ Frank E] - Enrique Iglesias
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VIDEO! - Hot As Hell - Drop The Lime

I wish I had the original mix of this to drop on you in all of it's 320 kbps glory, but as of now, all that Drop the Lime has released are a few remixes and a low-fi club edit. I believe this is the first time I've ever heard a harmonica drop in song, but somehow it works. In fact, it does more than work, it sounds really, really good.

The Freeizm Album - Skream

Lot's of groups seem to be jumping on the free album train for Christmas (anybody heard the new Gorillaz album?), which I have absolutely no problem with. In the past, I haven't been a big Skream fan, his work is usually too dark and minimalist for me. There's always room for second chances when it comes to music though; the UK producer just dropped a free album, aptly titled "The Freeizm Album", and I'm loving it. "Emotional Shizzle", "Skwelcha", and "Cold Outside" are my favorites, so make sure to give those a listen.


Tracklist and download after the jump.

Skrillex

First, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas yesterday! Now on to some new music.

If you read any music blog that even pretends to follow electronic music, you've most likely heard of Skrillex recently. The screamo band frontman turned electronic artist has been taking the EDM world by storm. His rise has been quick; he has just finished opening for Deadmau5 on his latest tour after only releasing his debut EP early this year. At one point in the near past, he held 8 of the top 10 spots on Beatport, a feat no artist had ever before accomplished.

The only way I can describe these next two songs: mind destroyers. Brace yourself.

Scary Monsters & Sprites - Skrillex

In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix) - La Roux

American Life - First Rate People

All though it's not my usual cup of tea, this for some reason, I've been pretty obsessed with this song lately. Love the violin, and piano-driven songs have always been a favorite of mine. Also, I absolutely LOVE the voice of the female singer; her voice reminds of a walk on a gorgeous, sunny day; I get butterflies every time I hear it. This is beautiful, simple pop music at its best.

American Life - First Rate People

Thanks to Pigeons & Planes for the song.

Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager (Album) - KiD CuDi

One of of the best album covers of the year. Just putting that out there. At first I didn't like this album all that much, but it's grown on me. I've really taken a shine to "Mr. Rager" and "Scott Mescudi Vs. The World". My two favorite tracks however, are his stoner anthem "Marijuana", and his collaboration with GLC and Chip Tha Rip, "The End". Some great sampling on that second one; it has that classic, golden era hip hop feel to its groove.

Marijuana - KiD CuDi

The End (Feat. GLC, Chip Tha Ripper & Nicole Wray) - KiD CuDi

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Hardcore Days & Softcore Nights - Aqueduct

Unfortunately, my sister used to love watching the prime time soap opera that was The OC. Seriously, that show was horrible. The one positive thing that came from it though was that it had a great soundtrack. One of the episodes my sister watched had this song in it, and it caught my ear. The percussion on this song is great. The drums are super catchy (they almost sound like a loop) and there's some xylophone near the end which works really well with them. This is one of those infectious songs that instantly puts you in a good mood.

Hardcore Days & Softcore Nights - Aqueduct

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Is There A Ghost - Band of Horses

"Is There A Ghost" is off of Band of Horses' 2007 album Cease to Begin. I was lucky enough to catch the group at Sasquatch Music Festival last year, and this song was one of the highlights of their set. The lyrics are simple and haunting, and the way this song builds reminds me of another of my favorite groups, Explosions in the Sky.

Is There A Ghost - Band of Horses

Flute Loop - Beastie Boys

If you've never been to an OMSI Light Show, I highly suggest you change that in the near future. They are a lot of fun, and I first heard this song when I went to an electronica show a few years back. Off their 1994 album Ill Communication, this track is a short one, clocking in at a little under 2 minutes. Producers use them sparingly, so a good flute sample is always nice to hear in a hip hop song.

Flute Loop - Beastie Boys

One of Us is Gonna Die Young - The Ark

The snowboard video Picture This is pretty epic. Part of the reason for this is its soundtrack, which includes "One of Us is Gonna Die Young" by a Swedish group named The Ark. This song is perfect for flying down the mountain without a care in the world. Love the upbeat tempo, and the accented hand claps.

One of Us is Gonna Die Young - The Ark

Friday Night Lights (Mixtape) - J. Cole

UPDATE:

Pick up the mixtape from J. Cole's official website.

I also deleted "Blow Up" as a downloadable track since it's not actually off this mixtape. I'd repost, but I'd get another DMCA notice. So go find it somewhere else, it's one of the best songs I've heard all year.

J. Cole has been absolutely killing it in 2010. Undoubtedly my favorite rapper right now, everything he touches turns to gold. He does most of his own production, and then lays amazing verses over it.

Here's a track from his newest mixtape (it took me forever to decide which one to put up; they're all so good):

In The Morning (Feat. Drake) - J. Cole

And here's the rest of the tape. I know you'll make the right decision and DL the whole thing:

Friday Night Lights (Mixtape) - J. Cole

Strobe (Mr. Carmack's Dubstep Remix) - Deadmau5

My favorite Deadmau5 song, with one of the greatest synth lines of all time. Dubstep, the genre I can't seem to get enough of lately. Combine the two, and you have one of the best songs I've found all year. Interestingly, this guy Mr. Carmack has a style that sounds quite similar to Mau5's newest single "Raise Your Weapon". Play this one loud.

Strobe (Mr. Carmack's Dubstep Remix) - Deadmau5

Oh What A Night (Chuckie Remix) [Feat. Claude Kelly] - Lil' Jon

STRAIGHT BANGER. I really don't have anything to say about this song other than that it has been my go-to banger for the past 4 months. Drop this when your party is at its peak, and you won't be disappointed. Shit is bananas.

Oh What A Night (Chuckie Remix) [Feat. Claude Kelly] - Lil' Jon

Lemonade (Heroes+Villains Remix) - Gucci Mane

UPDATE PT. II:

Another DMCA notice, so I had to remove the link to the La Roux/Major Lazer track. Luckily, you can still find it here on the original Lazerproof Mixtape.


UPDATE:



Had to redo this post because of a damn DMCA notice. While I was trying to repost it, it got deleted and I'm too lazy to redo the entire thing.

Summary: Found this originally at the end of my favorite song off of Major Lazer & La Roux's Lazerproof mixtape. Yes, "Lemonade" has been played/remixed/freestyled over too many times, but this version has stayed fresh for me.

Radiohead: RainyDayz Remixes (Mixtape) - AmpLive

I picked this gem up a couple years ago when I was really into Zion I. AmpLive has used sample material taken entirely from Radiohead's In Rainbows album to create a great remix album. His production is complemented by vocal work from a whole bunch of dudes, including Too $hort, Zumbi, Del, Chali 2na, and Codany Holiday. Grad the whole tape RIGHT HERE.

Video Tapez (Feat. Del The Funky Homosapien) - AmpLive

15 Stepz (Feat. Codany Holiday) - AmpLive

Looking For Trouble (Feat. Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prince & J. Cole) - Kanye West

J. Cole, Pusha T, Big Sean, Cyhi Da Prince. Kanye West. All my favorite rappers at the moment. All on one track. Every single one of them kills it. This is song is part of Kanye's G.O.O.D. Friday series. God damn Kanye, keep it up.

Looking For Trouble (Feat. Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prince & J. Cole) - Kanye West
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Check the song out HERE. If you want a download, check out Pigeons and Planes post.

Mouthful of Diamonds - Phantogram

I saw Phantogram last year at Eugene's Willamette Valley Music Festival, before I had any idea who they were. This song really captured my attention when they played it, and I did some searching around online to find it. A great track to just lie in bed and contemplate whatever may be on your mind.

Mouthful of Diamonds - Phantogram

When I Dip (Dillon Francis AIRHORN Remix) - Bingo Players

I've been bumpin' this for days. An amazing dubstep remix of the Bingo Player's "When I Dip", Francis pulled the sample right before the drop from Freak Nasty's "Da Dip", a favorite of mine. Try listening to this and not nodding your head along with the beat. I dare you.

When I Dip (Dillon Francis AIRHORN Remix) - Bingo Players

Thanks to the good people over at Gotta Dance Dirty.

Like Liquor For Punks (Mixtape) - Heartbeat Da Producer

This is a tape I discovered way back in the day. Haven't heard much else from Heartbeat Da Producer, but on Like Liquor For Punks, he does a great job. At first I was apprehensive, because although I love Daft Punk, Common, and Lupe, I wasn't sure if they'd sound good all mashed together. Heartbeat makes it work though; Common and Lupe's rhymes sound really good over Daft's instrumentals.

Day Dreamin' (Hb Remix) - Heartbeat Da Producer

The Light (Hb Remix) - Heartbeat Da Producer

Pick up the whole mixtape:

Like Liquor For Punks (Mixtape) - Heartbeat Da Producer

Hurt - Johnny Cash

Originally a NIN song, Johnny Cash's cover of "Hurt" has been lauded by many as one of the best songs of the decade, which I wholeheartedly agree with. It's a powerful and haunting song, recorded right before Cash's death. It gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

Hurt - Johnny Cash


The video also won quite a few awards. Takes the song to a whole other level seeing Cash at his frailest, only a few months before his death:

Johnny Cash - (HURT)

Fire Flame (Remix) [Feat. Lil Wayne] - Birdman

Yes, Birdman blows. I have a soft spot for bangers that sound good on a nice system though, and that's exactly what this is. It's also good to hear Wayne spitting some fire on his verses again.

If you got problems with I, well I will fix them cataracts / They say it cost to be the boss / I paid the price including tax / Bitch I’m a fire flame spitter / And to me you niggas wax

Fire Flame (Remix) [Feat. Lil Wayne] - Birdman

Wildstyle EP - Bassnectar

Bassnectar's new Wildstyle EP sees him returning to a more experimental bass sound. The track "Falling" is some good 'ol dubstep though, and "The 808 Track" is an homage to the drum machine of choice for many producers (and the beat on this one is fire).


Falling (Feat. Paper Machete) - Bassnectar


The 808 Track (Feat. Mighty High Coup) - Bassnectar


If you arent' already planning on going to his show at the McDonald Theater in Eugene on Febuary 3rd, you should SERIOUSLY reconsider. Maybe this will change your mind...





Buy your tickets HERE

Skinny Love (Das Kapital Rerub) - Bon Iver

No  more long winded posts. No more long artist bios. Just a dope song and a few sentences. I'm working on redesigning the blog, so bear with me.

This song is a great version of Bon Iver's "Skinny Love". The original is powerful in its simplicity, and Das Kapital realizes this in its remix by adding in a very simple beat that doesn't over power the acoustic guitar or Vernon's voice.

Skinny Love (Das Kapital Rerub) - Bon Iver

Doctor P

Face-crushing soul melter time. If you haven't heard of Doctor P, prepare to experience some of the philthiest filth out there right now. His most well known track, "Sweet Shop", is a stand-by in the dubstep scene; a guaranteed big room destroyer. It's insanely catchy intro lulls you into thinking your safe, and then all of a sudden you're having your ears destroyed by some durrrrty sub-bass. His remix of "Sick Tonight" follows in the same vein, but the third song, "Neon", is much more relaxing and great for when you want to mellow out after having your ear drums blown by the first two tracks.

Sweet Shop - Doctor P
Sick Tonight (Doctor P Remix) - Dan Le Sac vs Scoobius Pip
Neon - Doctor P

Best of Flying Lotus Mix

WOW. It's been awhile. But with work over, I am recommitting myself to the blog. And have I collected some good shit for you guys this past month. First up, this mix I pulled off HiphopHypedog. In the past I haven't been a huge Flying Lotus fan, but this mix has changed my mind. Not sure exactly who created, as I've found it on a couple different blogs, but it's a great mix for those of us uninitiated in the ways of FlyLo. A lot of his stuff is Dilla-esque, but usually a little more intricate and ambient; this mix is a great way to wind down after a long day at work.

Best of Flying Lotus Mix

Purple Monkey Sircus

Since I slacked for so long on my last post, I decided to give you two today. One of my future roommates got me hyped on PMS way back in the beginning of the year. With their own unique brand of energetic and youthful hip-hop, they're already making big moves in the industry. Instead of re-writing a bio, here's (a slightly edited) one straight from the boys themselves:


"Purple Monkey Sircus is a hip-hop trio from Cleveland Heights, OH including members Johnny “Mr. Hollywood” Thirdboy (lyricist), Money Makin’ Mitch (producer) and Q or Qx3rd (lyricist). Purple Monkey Sircus released their first project entitled, “MMMxBeats & RnR are The Purple Monkey Sircus” with the world renown disc jockey ‘Mick Boogie’...On January 13th, 2009, the project was released and instantly received an great amount of publicity & excellent reviews...The originality and freshness of the young, new group grasped the attention of various blog sites... and thousands of new fans. They have sold out various shows and venues and have recently completed their latest project ‘Purple Monkey Sircus 3: Candyland’..."


These guys are supposed to be heading out to Oregon sometime in the fall, and if they're headed to Eugene, you can bet I'll be the first one in line for tickets.


Tell Me Why I'm Killin' 'Em (Feat. Tezo) - Purple Monkey Sircus
Fuck My Life (FML) [Feat. Roxy] - Purple Monkey Circus
Blue Moo Cookie Dough - Purple Monky Sircus

Satellite (Hudson Mohawke Remix) - B.o.B

Wow, sorry it's been so long, I've been busy busy busy with work annnnd... you know it's kinda funny, but I'm not really sure what else. Whatever I've been doing though, it has sure been keeping me busy. Anyway, here at Get Lifted, we're back on that B.o.B hype. B.o.B has been running the radio for the past few months, and here's a great remix of one of the bonus tracks off his first album. Saw Hud Mo at Sasquatch for a little bit and he killed it, just like he does this remix off Adult Swim's ATL RMX album. But back to the song... The twinkling synths play perfectly across whomping bass, and really make you feel like your "blasting off like a satellite, satellite". A must have for any B.o.B fan. Or just anyone who likes good music....

Satellite (Hudson Mohawke Remix) - B.o.B

Get Right Radio : Summer 2010 Edition - Benzi

EMERGENCY POST: Stop what you're doing. Turn up your speakers. I had a post all ready to go for today until last night when I stumbled upon this mixtape. I've heard Benzi's mixes before, and they're always on point. This, however, goes above and beyond. It perfectly captures the hits of the summer, and the mixing is first class. This will be on repeat in my car for pretty much the rest of the summer.

COP NOW.

Get Right Radio: Summer 2010 Edition -Benzi
*This is the mix version, separated track version will drop tomorrow. The mixing is such a big part of what makes this tape though, I'd recommend this version.

Pick up the seperated version HERE


Spotted @ TRACKBLAZERS.

VIDEO! - One (Your Name) [Feat. Pharell] - Swedish House Mafia

For the epic house anthem of the summer, there could not be a more fitting video. LET'S RAGE.


Props to Remix Nation & a grip of other blogs for the heads up.

Rocky Votolato

I was trying to think up an opening line for this post while searching for pictures of Votolato, when I came across this quote from a Spin Magazine article on him: "Votolato possesses the kind of voice that never-been-kissed teenage girls imagine their crushes might have in a perfect universe." Need I say much more? The man has a way of making you feel like he's singing directly to you and it makes his music all the more powerful. Since his 2006 album Makers (check it out, the entire thing is an amazing piece of work), he's taken a more folk-oriented path, with sparse arrangements which really accent his voice and guitar work. This is my first acoustic oriented post on the site, and hopefully I'll be getting some more work by artists like Votolato up here soon; for now, enjoy the sweet sounds of folk streaming from your speakers.


Portland Is Leaving - Rocky Votolato

Goldfield -Rocky Votolato

Wait Out The Days - Rocky Votolato

Pac Div

If you listen to the hype for these guys coming from most of the blogosphere, these guys are the next big thing to hit the left coast. Some people have gone as far as to treat them as the next big torch holders for good ol' west coast hip hop. We'll have to see about that, but in the mean time, they're making some damn good music. "Rollin'" is as smooth as it gets, and "Shut Up" is banger that sounds suspiciously like.... a Cool Kids track. Oh, The Cool Kids are on that track? Ha. Look at that....what a coincidence. Finally, "Don't Forget The Swishers" is an ode to sweet sensimilla with some hot features from Chip Tha Rip and Dom. Let the good times roll.

Rollin' (Feat. Ty$) - Pac Div
Shut Up (Feat. The Cool Kids) - Pac Div
Don't Forget the Swishers (Feat. Dom Kennedy, cARTer & Chip Tha Ripper) - Pac Div

Heads Will Roll (+ Remixes) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have always been one of those groups that have flown just a little under my radar. The few songs I do have in my library I really like, but for some reason I've never been interested enough to go pick up their albums. Now that I've found this song though that is certainly gonna change; I'm going to have to go and give their albums a listen. "Heads Will Roll" is a a great song with a dance-y feel and a chorus I can live and die by (no pun intended). Then there's the three remixes I have, one of which is off the Remix EP for the song, and the others are just random ones I've found floating around on the internet. If it's not enough that the song AND three of it's remixes are all quality, the original also has a really kick-ass video which you can see below!

Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs The original. Makes me wanna dance until, well, until I'm dead.


Heads Will Roll (Passion Pit Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs A nice little piece of work by Passion Pit. 
Brings the bass in sooner, with an awesome eerie synth line.

Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs Turns the song into an electro banger, playable at any club.

Heads Will Wobble (Jakwob Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs Jakwob ups the bass and throws some dope midrange sound on the track to get your head wobblin' away.


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Related: Hello Tomorrow - Yeah Yeah Yeahs (+More) and Passion Pit Remixes

Passion Pit Remixes

Passion Pit has always mystified me just a little bit. Their original works are sometimes hard to listen, and besides "Kingdom Come" and "Sleepyhead", I've had trouble getting into their music. I absolutely respect lead singer Michael Angelokos' ability to hit some of the ridiculously high notes he does, I just don't necessarily enjoy it. That aside, Passion Pit has become a monster of a remixing group, doing remixes for a variety of different artists including Katy Perry, Phoenix, and The Shout Out Louds. These are three of their bests:

Ghost Under Rocks (Passion Pit Remix) - Ra Ra Riot
Bruises (Passion Pit Remix) - Chairlift
This Too Shall Pass (Passion Pit Remix) - OK Go

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And check out my next post (when it comes out) for another great Passion Pit Remix!

Nas & Damian Marley

When two of the leading artists in their respective genres put out an album together, the result is generally nothing less than spectacular, and Distant Relatives is no exception. After working together on the track "Road to Zion", off of Damian Marley's last album Welcome to Jamrock, Damian and Nas decided to collaborate on an album celebrating Africa and the interconnectedness of all peoples. Since I first heard about the project I was extremely excited; what could be better than two of my favorite artists collaborating on an entire album together? Although on first listen it wasn't quite what I had expected ( a lot more hip-hop and a lot less reggae), the album quickly grew on me. Nas' slick rhymes and A-list of guests bring the album together, over thundering reggae beats by Damian. Here's two of the top cuts, plus the original collabo which made the album happen (which in my opinion is better than anything on the album).

Road to Zion (Feat. Nas) - Damian Marley

As We Enter - Nas & Damian Marley

Africa Must Wake Up (Feat. K' Naan) - Nas & Damian Marley

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Mt Eden Dubstep

Presenting Mt Eden Dubstep... AKA the artist which got me into dubstep. This is surprising mainly because Mt Eden is not well known, in fact, he's not even signed to a label. His only website is his Facebook group, and he has put out only one official mixtape as of this posting. His sound is definitely on the chiller side of the dubstep spectrum, but without a doubt it will still blow your speakers if you turn it up. The first time someone blasted "Sierra Leone" for me, I had never even heard of dubstep, but the haunting vocals and wobbly bass mixed with tight snare hits instantly caught my ear. At first I thought it was some wild form of hip-hop I'd never heard before, but as I began looking for more music like it I realized it was a genre of its own, and an amazing one at that.

Sierra Leone - Mt Eden Dubstep

*Play at full volume. Preferably on a fat sound system with your windows open, because after all, music is best when shared with your entire neighborhood*

Archangel - Mt Eden Dubstep

David Guetta

Allthough he's been a well-known house DJ in Europe for almost two decades, David Guetta's first album to make it big in the U.S. was 2009's "One Love". 2009 was good to Guetta; as well as his smash single "Sexy Bitch", he was also the producer on The Black Eyed Peas hit record "I Gotta Feeling" and their newest single "Rock That Body". With EDM (electronic dance music) poised to hit the big time in the States, Guetta is at the forefront of artists bringing the genre into the popular spotlight. Here's some of his best tracks: The first two are off One Love, and "Memories" is not only one of my favorite songs by Guetta, it's one of my favorite songs of the past year. The 3rd song, "50 Degrees" is his newest single off  Fuck Me I'm Famous - Ibiza Mix 2010.

Memories (Feat. KiD CuDi) - David Guetta / Mediafire
Missing You (Feat. Novel) - David Guetta / Mediafire
50 Degrees (Original Mix) - David Guetta / Mediafire

A Chorus of Storytellers (Album) - The Album Leaf

Since my junior year in high school, there is most likely no group I have spent more time listening to than The Album Leaf. I had the privilege of seeing them live earlier this spring, and it was a great show. You'd be surprised how much some large speakers and lights can take their music from mellow bed time tunes into an entire experience. On their newest album, A Chorus of Storytellers, they seamlessly mix electronic bleeps and glitches with violin to create some of the most emotional music I've ever heard. Their music is inspiring, and is perfect for almost anything, from falling asleep after a long day, to a sunny drive with your windows down. These are the best two songs off of this album, but there'll be more to come on the rest of my favorites from them soon.

Falling From The Sun - The Album Leaf / Mediafire

Within Dreams - The Album Leaf / Mediafire

Talib Kweli

Talib has long been a mover and a shaker in the indie hip-hop scene. His solo work, as well as his work with Mos Def as Blackstar, and his Hi-Tek collabo Reflection Eternal has made him one of the most well-known rappers of the underground movement, and some would even venture to say he's made it into the mainstream (for whatever that's worth). Here's some of his best work (as always, in my opinion), not including his hits "Get By" and "I Try".

Miss Hill - Talib Kweli / Mediafire

Hot Thing (Feat. will.i.am) - Talib Kweli / Mediafire

Hostile Gospel Pt. 1 (Deliver Us) - Talib Kweli / Mediafire

B.o.B Samples The Beatles

So first off, this is my last post from the comforts of my college dorm and it's [relatively] fast internet. The fact that my internet at home might as well be snail mail, combined with a full-time job over the summer, may make posts fewer and far between, but I'm really gonna try to make sure to keep up the pace. After all, I've gotta make sure all of you out there have some new music to bump on summer drives.

This is my first post on B.o.B, but if you haven't heard of him, you've probably been living under a rock for the past few months. His debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts, and his singles "Nothin' on You" and "Airplanes" have been blowing up the radio. Here's two really tight mixtape cuts, both sampling The Beatles. I've been waiting soooo long for someone to sample "Eleanor Rigby" in a hip-hop song, and my prayers have finally been answered.

Lonely People - B.o.B / Mediafire
One (Feat. Big Kuntry & Mac Boney) - B.o.B / Mediafire

Telekinesis! (Album) - Telekinesis

I discovered Telekinesis (actually, it's just one guy, real name: Michael Lerner) while looking through the Sasquatch lineup so I could listen to all the bands I'd never hear of before. Although I ended up missing his set at Squatch, his upbeat, self-titled, debut record has been a staple in my library for the past couple months. It's one of those albums you can listen to all the way through and nothing really lags behind. On the other hand, I wouldn't say any of the songs are a league above the rest, but in this case that's a good thing; it gives the album consistency. It's certainly a solid pop record, worthy of a summer drive, and I plan on a lot of those this summer, so I'm sure this album will spend a lot of time in my CD player.

Here are my favorites:

All of a Sudden - Telekinesis / Mediafire

Foreign Room - Telekinesis / Mediafire

Deadmau5

Having just returned from seeing the Mau5 live at Sasquatch, I feel like I may be a little too into his music right now, but that's ok. For those of you who don't know him, Deadmau5 is a progressive house artist from Toronto. He plays some crazy ass electronic music, and has a ridiculous number of awards under his belt, including multiple electronic artist/DJ of the year awards from various sources. His live shows incorporate the most insane lights show I have ever seen, much in the vein of Daft Punk's Alive 2007 tour (he actually used the same design company to design his set). His show was the most insane thing I have ever seen, and I would absolutely see him again. I don't think I have ever seen a crowd go crazier than at his Squatch set, and on top of that, he played for close to 2 full hours. His monstrous dance tracks have blown minds all across the world, and now, they can blow yours.

Some Chords (Original Mix) - Deadmau5

Ghosts N Stuff - Deadmau5

Strobe (Club Edit) - Deadmau5

*Sorry, no UserShare links today, the site is down*

Oh, and here's a little taste of some of the visuals from his show. Shitty quality, but you'll get the idea.

Illinoize (Mixtape) - Tor

Sorry it's been a week since my last post, but it has been one heck week. Just got back from SASQUATCH! Music Festival, and it was one of the most amazing weekends of my life, with some of the best live music I've ever heard. And on that note, here's more of my favorite music...

This mixtape is the mash-up/remix genre at it's best. Canadian producer Tor has sampled folk singer Sufjan Stevens and a few of hip-hop's better known names to create and absolute masterpiece. Almost all of the songs on this tape could hold their own as original compositions; they don't sound like mashups at all. In fact, I probably like a couple of these joints better than the originals.

Dumb I Sound / ATLiens (Feat. Outkast) - Tor / Mediafire
Night Zombies / Talkin' My Shit (Feat. Brother Ali) - Tor / Mediafire

Download out the whole mixtape for free right HERE, as well as check out more of Tor's amazing work (again, for the best price of all, free).

Twista

Twista has always had one of the most unique flows in hip-hop. Once clocked in as the fastest rapper in the world (11.2 syllables per second), almost all of his rhymes come fast and hard. Unlike most other speed rappers though, he has the ability to make his quick-paced rhymes sound laid-back, and sometimes I might even call them mellow. This is due largely to his beat selection. Twista has an uncanny ability to find beats that go perfectly with his uncommon style of rapping and this, combined with the A-list producers (Kanye West, Jazze Pha, The Neptunes) he enlists, have made him one of the most interesting rappers to listen to in recent years. Lyrically, he's not all that amazing, but his flow combined with his beat selection have made him one of my favorite rappers to listen to, especially when I'm looking for somethin' to bump in my car. Enjoi.

Creep Fast (Feat. T-Pain) - Twista / Mediafire
Still Feels So Good (Feat. Jazze Pha) - Twista / Mediafire
So Lonely (Feat. Mariah Carey) - Twista / Mediafire

Mick Boogie - Re-Living Thing (Mixtape)

 Mick Boogie has long been well known in the blogosphere as a talented producer and mixtape guru, hosting tapes for everyone from Big Sean to Eminem. After Peter Bjorn & John released their 2009 album Living Thing, he took it upon himself to craft one of the best remix albums I've heard in awhile. The tape's production is pretty damn good, especially since I'm not a Peter Bjorn & John fan at all, but Boogie is able to use a lot of their original rhythms and melodies while making the songs sound fresh. The host of lyricists is also one of the albums strengths, made up of a number of rising stars including Donnis, Big Sean, Wale, and Fashawn. These two songs are my the best on the album in my opinion, especially "Stay This Way" which seamlessly incorporates the band's signature "oohs" and whistles into an awesome beat.

If you wanna get the whole mixtape, you can cop it HERE.

Stay This Way (Feat. Big Pooh, Phil Nash & Chaundon) - Mick Boogie / Mediafire

Just the Past (nVMe Remix) [Feat. Big Sean, Black Milk & T3] - Mick Boogie / Mediafire

The Aquabats

Ahhhh a throwback to the good old days (read: middle school). I'd have to say that the Aquabats, and specifically their album Charge, were instrumental in getting me into more melodic music. Back in middle school I was into punk and classic metal, like Zepplin and Metallica. The summer before my freshman year I picked this album up on the recommendation of a friend, and it was pretty much the only thing I listened to for the rest of the summer. The Aquabats unique brand of melodic ska-punk introuced me to an entirely new kind of sound, one that would influence the music I listen to even to this day. Originally, the group was a 9-piece band, complete with horns section and Travis Barker as their drummer (he's my boy). They are mainly known for their ridiculous outfits and nonsensical songs, as well as their even more ridiculous live shows. A few friends who have seen them have told me they're amazing, and they're certainly near the top of my list of bands I want to see live. They're down to only 5 members now, but they're ridiculous as ever, and although I haven't enjoyed as much of their more recent work, I'll always remember them as instrumental in changing my musical tastes (hopefully for the better).

Fashion Zombies! - The Aquabats / Mediafire

Tiger Rider Vs. The Time Sprinkler! - The Aquabats / Mediafire

The Newz - Totally Insane

I don't have much to say about Totally Insane. Actually, no one really has much to say about them; I doubt many people have even heard of them. Hailing from EPA (East Palo Alto), they've been reppin' the hood since way back in 1991. I may not know much about them, but this song is a CUT. For real. Get ready to hit the repeat button, this is one chilled out jam that will have you nodding your head in no time; this is with out a doubt one of my favorite songs I've found in the past year.

"I think the president is smokin' weed, bumpin' this beat, makin' a living off my misery"

The Newz - Totally Insane / Mediafire

Hello Tomorrow - Yeah Yeah Yeahs (+More)

I've never been a huge Yeah Yeah Yeahs fan or listened to much of their music. In fact, the only other song I have by them is "Gold Lion", which is a pretty good song. Other than the intro, "Hello Tomorrow" is instrumental, a nice change for the sometimes punk-ish group. The other two tracks are just a couple randoms I wanted to share that I thought went well with the song. Play the "Empires" Remix on headphones or some nice speakers if you can. It's worth it.


Hello Tomorrow - Yeah Yeah Yeahs / Mediafire
Empires (Nosaj Thing Remix) - Sound Tribe Sector 9 / Mediafire
Talamak - Toro Y Moi / Mediafire

Xaphoon Jones

 Xaphoon Jones (real name: Noah Beresin) is the production half of hip-hop group Chiddy Bang, and is one of my favorite new producers/mash-up artists to come out in the past few years. Unlike a lot of hip-hop, which focuses on sampling older soul or funk songs, or even other hip-hop songs, Jones is all about sampling new tracks from every genre imaginable. On Chiddy's new mixtape (more on that later), he samples from artists as diverse as Gorillaz, Ellie Goulding, and Kate Nash, to name a few. These three songs are off his first tape, the Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol. 1, which you can cop HERE. This guy is about to be big so listen now, before everyone else jumps on the bandwagon.


I Wanna Know Now (Bob Marley, MGMT) -Xaphoon Jones / Mediafire
Testify (Radiohead, Kanye West) - Xaphoon Jones / Mediafire
You Need (Clipse, Led Zepplin) - Xaphoon Jones / Mediafire

Gorillaz

Not much needs to be said about the Gorillaz, I'm sure most of you know who they are/have heard their music before. Just in case you haven't, basically they are a rotating collective of artists headed by Blur frontman Damon Alborn. He reperesents this collective through four different virtual band members who appear in all the group's music videos, and often on stage as holographical representations. These are three tracks I feel like a lot of people may not have heard as none of them were singles. Stylo is the first single off their new album Plastic Beach, and although the original is good, I think this Chiddy Bang remix is a lot better; it's much catchier and an easier listen for mainstream listeners. November Has Come has a dope feature from my man DOOM, and All Alone is officially my favorite Gorillaz song, hands down. Enjoy.

All Alone - Gorillaz / Mediafire
Stylo (Feat. Mos Def and Bobby Womack) [Chiddy Bang Remix] - Gorillaz / Mediafire
November Has Come (Feat. MF Doom) - Gorillaz / Mediafire

Alice In Videoland

I first heard about Alice In Videoland through snowboarding company Isenseven's videos (on a side note, they are putting out some of the best snowboarding videos on the market right now, so check 'em out). The swedish group borders between punk and electro-clash, and while some of their songs will leave you scratching your head and wondering what the fuck just came out of your speakers, these two are way catchy and danceable, so have fun getting them out of your head once you listen. Radiosong is off of their album Outrageous!, and I found it in the first Isenseven video I ever saw, the trailer for their movie Prediculous (which can be seen below). The second song, Numb, is off their 2008 album She's A Machine!, and is featured in Isenseven's Teenage Love Graffiti trailer.

Radiosong - Alice In Videoland / Mediafire

Numb - Alice In Videoland / Mediafire

Prediculous Trailer

Nice & Smooth

Nice & Smooth are funky. Also hip-hop junkies. This pretty much sums up this golden era hip-hop duo from NY. They worked extensively with Gang Starr, and are best known for their song "Sometimes I Rhyme Slow" which features a dope sample of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car". Their song "Hip Hop Junkies" is also one of my favorite's, with a very original sample of The Partridge Family. As much as a I love the new breed of rapper that is emerging today, you truly can't beat the good old '90s for quality  hip-hop.

Sometimes I Rhyme Slow - Nice & Smooth / Mediafire
Hip Hop Junkies - Nice & Smooth / Mediafire