If you haven't heard of Rome Fortune yet, now is the perfect time to catch up. He's an eccentric Atlanta rapper with a blue beard, and a knack for being able to flow over basically any production. If Fortune's on a track, you know it's gonna be a banger. He released an awesome, varied mixtape last year entitled Small VVorld, and earlier this year dropped a collaborative EP with OG Maco,who he works frequently with, called YEP. Out of the unique, newcomers from Atlanta like ILoveMakkonnen, Father, and OG Maco, Fortune is probably the strongest rapper.
Most of Fortune's songs are pretty hype, but today he dropped a more personal song called "Pure". But sadly, Fortune also announced that he was heading for jail. He turned himself in due to his "stupid ass past" catching up to him, according to his Twitter. Luckily, he said that he'd only be in jail for about a month, so in that time make sure you get up-to-date with this up-and-coming rapper.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Listen to Raury's Uplifting Track "Fly"
Monday, January 12, 2015
Albums To Be Released This Year
Last year was definitely not the best for major label releases. No hip hop album went platinum, and no album sold over 200k before December. And many promised albums were left open. But, 2015 looks as if it will be huge for hip hop releases.
First, what we know will be dropping. Joey Bada$$'s debut album B4.DA.$$ will be released on January 20th, as well as Lupe Fiasco's Tetso and Youth. Action Bronson's debut album Mr. Wonderful will be dropping on March 24. So far, those are the only officially announced to be dropped, but their are plenty other albums that will soon be announced.
Chance the Rapper and the Social Experiment's free album Surf was announced late last year, and was supposed to be released before the end of the year, so it'll probably be dropping soon. Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock were also supposed to be releasing albums by the end of 2014, but never did, so they both will probably be releasing their respective albums in the first quarter of this year. Lil Wayne said that Tha Carter V will also be released in the first quarter, but amid major label disputes this may not be happening. Drake, Migos, Nas, Meek Mill, Raury, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Gang, Macklemore, Tyler the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, Domo Genesis, Danny Brown, Pusha T, Miguel, James Blake, Big Sean, Travi$ Scott, A$AP Rocky, Ferg, and Nast, and Run The Jewels have all either announced that they will be releasing albums this year, or are working on another album.
There are a few other big names who haven't officially announced yet, but there is a very good chance they'll drop. Both Kanye West and Frank Ocean haven't said anything about new albums, but have dropped a new song each, and many others have rumored that they are done, or almost finished with their albums. Another Watch The Throne album is also heavily rumored to be released soon. And Jay Electronica's Act II: Patients of Nobility has been delayed and delayed for years, but it is possible that 2015 will be the year of Jay Elect.
First, what we know will be dropping. Joey Bada$$'s debut album B4.DA.$$ will be released on January 20th, as well as Lupe Fiasco's Tetso and Youth. Action Bronson's debut album Mr. Wonderful will be dropping on March 24. So far, those are the only officially announced to be dropped, but their are plenty other albums that will soon be announced.
Chance the Rapper and the Social Experiment's free album Surf was announced late last year, and was supposed to be released before the end of the year, so it'll probably be dropping soon. Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock were also supposed to be releasing albums by the end of 2014, but never did, so they both will probably be releasing their respective albums in the first quarter of this year. Lil Wayne said that Tha Carter V will also be released in the first quarter, but amid major label disputes this may not be happening. Drake, Migos, Nas, Meek Mill, Raury, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Gang, Macklemore, Tyler the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, Domo Genesis, Danny Brown, Pusha T, Miguel, James Blake, Big Sean, Travi$ Scott, A$AP Rocky, Ferg, and Nast, and Run The Jewels have all either announced that they will be releasing albums this year, or are working on another album.
There are a few other big names who haven't officially announced yet, but there is a very good chance they'll drop. Both Kanye West and Frank Ocean haven't said anything about new albums, but have dropped a new song each, and many others have rumored that they are done, or almost finished with their albums. Another Watch The Throne album is also heavily rumored to be released soon. And Jay Electronica's Act II: Patients of Nobility has been delayed and delayed for years, but it is possible that 2015 will be the year of Jay Elect.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Another Crazy Connection in Gambino's Videos
A few months ago, I posted an article about some very strange connections between Childish Gambino's music videos. And today, Gambino posted another video, which seems like further proof that he's an alien.
We left off with the "Telegraph Ave" video. It's filmed in Kauai, and features Gambino and Jhene Aiko just hanging out having fun for most of the video, until the end. Gambino gets hit by a truck in the last minute of the video, and two armed men come out and try to attack him. But Gambino is wounded, and out of his damaged body come tentacles, that kill the two men. His next video is "Sober", which is off of his EP Kauai, which is a notable connection.
"Sober" is entirely shot in a small dinner, just like the "Sweatpants" video, but the only occupants are Bino and a girl. Bino tries to hit on a girl by dancing to the song, and she seems to find it funny, until she gets her food and leaves. But in the beginning of the video, Bino's dancing is very odd, and at times he looks like a zombie, and definitely not human. He doesn't really speak either, and just creepily looks at the woman. She gets annoyed and moves to a different table, so Bino starts to dance more normally. But this dancing still isn't very normal, as he moves at times unnaturally, without really moving his feet, like at 1:54 and 2:59. Also during the beat change of the song, the lights begin to flicker and Bino starts getting more concentrated in his dancing. He does slip the girl a note saying he's high, but that doesn't really seem true considering his behavior.
I think this video comes after the "Telegraph Ave" video in the storyline. Jhene Aiko, who Bino is in love with, probably left him after seeing he's a murderous alien between the two videos. I also think that the alien has a larger control over him now, seeing as he talks very little and moves so strangely. But Bino is still trying to find love, and shown throughout his album, EP, screenplay, and videos, so he tries to "flirt" with the girl at the diner. Of course, this could all be wrong, as I've said before, but I will continue to update this site when more information is available.
We left off with the "Telegraph Ave" video. It's filmed in Kauai, and features Gambino and Jhene Aiko just hanging out having fun for most of the video, until the end. Gambino gets hit by a truck in the last minute of the video, and two armed men come out and try to attack him. But Gambino is wounded, and out of his damaged body come tentacles, that kill the two men. His next video is "Sober", which is off of his EP Kauai, which is a notable connection.
"Sober" is entirely shot in a small dinner, just like the "Sweatpants" video, but the only occupants are Bino and a girl. Bino tries to hit on a girl by dancing to the song, and she seems to find it funny, until she gets her food and leaves. But in the beginning of the video, Bino's dancing is very odd, and at times he looks like a zombie, and definitely not human. He doesn't really speak either, and just creepily looks at the woman. She gets annoyed and moves to a different table, so Bino starts to dance more normally. But this dancing still isn't very normal, as he moves at times unnaturally, without really moving his feet, like at 1:54 and 2:59. Also during the beat change of the song, the lights begin to flicker and Bino starts getting more concentrated in his dancing. He does slip the girl a note saying he's high, but that doesn't really seem true considering his behavior.
I think this video comes after the "Telegraph Ave" video in the storyline. Jhene Aiko, who Bino is in love with, probably left him after seeing he's a murderous alien between the two videos. I also think that the alien has a larger control over him now, seeing as he talks very little and moves so strangely. But Bino is still trying to find love, and shown throughout his album, EP, screenplay, and videos, so he tries to "flirt" with the girl at the diner. Of course, this could all be wrong, as I've said before, but I will continue to update this site when more information is available.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
New Release: New Song and Big News from Action Bronson
Last year, Action Bronson released one of the best songs of the year, "Easy Rider". The psychedelic track matched perfectly with Bronson's smooth, yet crazy rhymes. This was the first track off of his album Mr. Wonderful, but we haven't heard any new songs or information, until yesterday. Out of no where, the Flushings rapper dropped "Actin Crazy". The song features the same ridiculous, but smooth as hell verses from Bronson that we know an love, but with a laid back production from none other than Noah "40". I can think of few odder pairs then Drake's main producer and Bronson, but the track sounds awesome.
And that's not all that Bronson released. He tweeted out his tracklist, which is below, along with the features (Chance the Rapper, Mayhem Lauren, Chauncey Sherod, and of course, Party Supplies and Big Body Bes). He also announced that the album will be released on March 24th. The album isn't available for pre-order yet, and the album artwork still hasn't been released to the public as of yet. But peep the tracklist below, and get excited for the debut album from Mr. Wonderful himself.
1. Brand New Car
2. When I Rise
3. Terry
4. Actin Crazy
5. Falconry
6. City Boy Blues
7. A Light In The Addict
8. Baby Blue
9. Only In America
10. Galactic Love
11. The Passage
12. Easy Rider
Monday, January 5, 2015
Things I Missed: "Indigo Child"- Raury
A blog is versatile, and I can basically write whatever I want. I set certain boundaries for myself, to make this blog as professional as possible, and one restriction I set was to write about recent music. But some projects fall through the cracks, and are too wonderful to not write about. So I'm creating a new section, entitled "Things I Missed", where I will be writing about old releases that I found recently and I fell in love with. One such project is Indigo Child by Raury.
Raury is an 18 year old Atlanta native, who has recently been co-signed by the likes of Drake, Kanye West, OutKast, Lorde, and others. And for very good reason. Last year, Raury dropped his first full length mixtape Indigo Child. About half of the thirteen tracks are skits or interludes, often featuring fighting, but the rest of the project is pure bliss. Raury blends together rock and hip-hop to create an entirely new genre, somewhat similar to The Love Below, but less funky. Raury sings/raps over huge, grandiose folky/rocky production. Raury sounds like a mix of Andre 300, Bon Iver, and Kid Cudi all in one. Not only is his production amazing, but Raury altering between signing and rapping will keep your attention. Foreverness is a major theme on this project, whether dealing with the foreverness of love, or dealing with becoming numb to your surroundings. Indigo Child is a amazing accomplishment for a seventeen year old, and I can't wait to hear more.
Friday, January 2, 2015
Listen to Two New Tracks Released On New Years
While everyone else was out partying, two huge rappers were working. On New Years Eve and Day, both A$AP Rocky and Kanye West released new songs
The first, by Rocky, is called "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2". We heard a short snippet of it in the "Multiply" music video. Similarly to "Multiply", the production isn't too complex, but still sounds great. And Rocky stunts all over the track. Hopefully everyone blared this track at their New Years party.
The second song is called "Only One" is Kanye's first solo song since Yeezus. Forget the arrogance, or the "hellish" sounds that his next project is supposed to sound like, "Only One" is a touching, personal song from the point of view from Kanye's late mother. The song has accompanying vocals from Ty Dolla $ign and keys from Paul McCartney. While the song is very surprising, and it's great to hear Kanye getting personal again, their is a slight autotune throughout the entire song that gets pretty obnoxious. But it appears like Yeezy, and Flacko, season are finally here.
The first, by Rocky, is called "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2". We heard a short snippet of it in the "Multiply" music video. Similarly to "Multiply", the production isn't too complex, but still sounds great. And Rocky stunts all over the track. Hopefully everyone blared this track at their New Years party.
The second song is called "Only One" is Kanye's first solo song since Yeezus. Forget the arrogance, or the "hellish" sounds that his next project is supposed to sound like, "Only One" is a touching, personal song from the point of view from Kanye's late mother. The song has accompanying vocals from Ty Dolla $ign and keys from Paul McCartney. While the song is very surprising, and it's great to hear Kanye getting personal again, their is a slight autotune throughout the entire song that gets pretty obnoxious. But it appears like Yeezy, and Flacko, season are finally here.
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