Here are a couple mash-ups off of DJ Bootie's most recent mixtape. The mixtape, Best of Bootie 2009, has some pretty interesting blends and they're all mixed seamlessly. The full mixtape can also be found below.
Don't let the title fool you, this is nothing like Jason DeRulo's hit single that took over the radio for a while. This is a brand new track off The Knux's The Fuck You EP that they released for free to start off 2010. If you like what you hear, download the full EP below as well.
BOOGNIGHTS, an artist out of Spring Valley, NY, put together this laid back, positive song that samples One Republic's "Good Life" just in time for the new year.
Since I first heard of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis a couple months ago, I've been looking out for new music by them because I liked their unique style. This song samples All These Things That I've Done by The Killers, and on their new The VS. EP they add an interesting, hip hop twist to tracks by Beirut, Arcade Fire, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and more.
*Bonus*
This is the first song I heard by them, and after listening you'll see why I was hooked by their style. This song samples Otherside by the Red Hot Chili Peppers but takes the song in a completely new direction.
The much anticipated Lil' Wayne and Eminem collaboration has finally dropped. Off of Lil' Wayne's upcoming rock n roll album Rebirth which is now scheduled to be released December 21st. Apparently Amazon is responsible for the early leak of parts of this album, reportedly prematurely shipping 500 copies to some of the people that pre-ordered the album.
Judge this hyped collaboration yourself, with its rap verses draped over the rock n roll chorus and sick beat. Eminem returns to his natural voice for this song offering incredible optimism for his upcoming album Relapse: The Refill, to be released December 21st to act as a hold over until the release of Relapse 2 early 2010, which features five new songs. Eminem promises that both the refill and relapse 2 return to songs that are more emotionally driven for eminem making songs with more "feeling."
Check out this article for more info regarding Eminem's next 2 drops.
Off his new Road Kill mixtape, Joell Ortiz, 1/4th of the hip hop super-group Slaughterhouse, recorded these tracks while he was on the road for The 50 Day Tour with Slaughterhouse and Tech N9ne (hence, "Road Kill"). His story telling throughout this whole mixtape is great. Preview two of the tracks and/or download the full mixtape below. Also, Joell is in the process of recording a joint mixtape with Novel, one of the artists featured in our Artist Watch series, and we will be sure to have it here when it comes out.
Preview:
Make It Without You
Deep track about his grandma who passed away. He says it's the "realest shit [he] ever wrote."
Soldier (RMX)
Creative concept for this song. He keeps the theme and voice throughout and it sounds good.
This song by Zion I, the Oakland, CA duo consisting of AmpLive and MC Zumbi, came out early this year and was praised for its feel-good style and socially conscious lyrics. After not hearing it for a while, I had my iTunes on shuffle today and it came on so I had to put it up. Enjoy!
If you haven't heard of Xaphoon Jones or heard any songs off his most recent mixtape, The Xaphoon Jones Mixtape Vol. 1, you should definitely listen below. Xaphoon Jones, best known for producing some hit tracks for Chiddy Bang, is a beast with samples and mash-ups and this mixtape shows it. Preview two of the tracks and/or download the full mixtape below.
Bold & Arrogant is a standout track off of a very strong mixtape. "The Natural" with DJ Green Lantern, contains several instances of Rojas showing that he's more than your average rapper in this day and age: he's a true spitter. He's exciting to watch, too, because he's quite versatile. While Rojas can put together a track all about confidence, like this one, with great finesse, he also displays that he is introspective and has a good sense of self-awareness throughout the entire "The Natural" tape.
Rhyming over other MC’s beats, Lupe uses his smooth flow, clever wordplay, and deep lyrics to separate himself from the rest of the rappers that were on MTV’s list. His next mixtape, Friend of the People, will be coming out on Christmas.
Enjoy!
Preview:
Check the wordplay: “She said she was a fan of mine Knew she was New Jersey But said that she was Anaheim” (New Jersey Devils; Anaheim Angels)
I have a feeling B.o.B's most recent song, 'Nothin' on You', will be turning heads. I've never heard of Bruno Mars, but his hook here is straight up ear candy. Don't be surprised if this is blowing up your radio in the near future.
**Side Note**
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This track is a mashup off of the Jaydiohead project released earlier this year by Max Tannone, a DJ and producer out of NYC, and is just one of the many gems that he created. It samples Jay-Z's "No Hook" from American Gangster and Radiohead's "Karma Police" from OK Computer. A fellow Usain In The Membrane reader told me about this project last week, and, after listening to it all the way through, I thought it was definitely worth a post. Enjoy!
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