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R-Mean - Mean Mondays & “Guap Callin’”

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:06:00 +0000

R-Mean, prolific Los Angeles rapper and founder of the 52-week Mean Mondays campaign, has been consistently delivering tracks with a dope flow and clever lyricism each Monday for the past 33 weeks. The themes of his Mean Monday tracks range from infidelity, to police brutality, to flat out envy and raw emotion, but his rap flows are consistently saturated with deeper meanings that stress his authenticity. “Discretion”, for example, will have you stopping in your tracks so that you can better appreciate his skilled narratives and cinematic imagery. Thus far, R-Mean has released 33 MeanMondays tracks, each of which boasts a unique story and rhythm. His most recent track, “Guap Callin’”, expresses his ‘work hard, play hard’ attitude. It’s a track that will give you the motivation and energy to set your priorities in order and get things done. We wait with anticipation for his next release this coming Monday.

William Bolton - "Fire in the Rain"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:19:00 +0000

It' has been a minute since I posted some music, but when I saw William Bolton dropped a new tune last Friday called "Fire in the Rain," I knew I had to show some love.

The crooner/multi-instrumentalist has been on my radar for a few years, but he is starting to pick up some solid traction lately. While many of his previous songs found Bolton producing his own, this one he links up with Onda for the mellow beat.

Bolton continues to blend a soulful vocal style, with pop and hip hop influences that always make his tunes feel like you are cruising down the beach all night long. Stream below.

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Noble Oak - "Something More"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 May 2017 23:51:00 +0000

Been some time since I posted, but wanted to share this cool dream-rock tune from Noble Oak. I've posted this artist in the past, but if you need a refresher, Noble Oak is the moniker of 25 year old Vancouver based multi-instrumentalist, artist and producer Patrick Fiore. His work has received support from the likes of BBC Radio 1, Stereogum, DIY, HYPEBEAST, THUMP, Indie Shuffle and much more. "Something More" is off an upcoming album to be released later this year.

“On the day I was released from a job that moved me across the country, I felt a sudden realization that I had nothing left to lose or focus on but music, and that it should always be the only focus. The song spilled out in a way that made me feel like a passenger to my own process, as if I was watching it take shape before me.” - Noble Oak

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Night Drive - "Rise and Fall" (Classixx Remix)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:50:00 +0000

As the warmer weather takes a hold of the east coast, I found myself relishing in more tropical and cool dance tunes. The timing is perfect too as Classixx's latest groovy remix of Night Drive's "Rise and Fall" is just what I need.

The remix literally has it all, smooth dance vibes, tropical undertones, and a mix of 80's/90's club -- a perfect combo for your Summer 2017 prep. Stream the tune below.

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Coast Modern - "Pockets Full of No"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:52:00 +0000

Maaaaaaaaaan, it's been awhile since I posted something but thought I'd make an April return. I wanted to share this new single from Coasts Modern called "Pockets Full of No." The Los Angeles duo are going to blow up big time (hopefully soon) and I'm definitely starting to see more people recognizing their music.

This new song comes from the bands debut record, which is set for release later this year via 300 Entertainment / +1 Records. So be on the lookout for that, you won't want to miss out.

Stream the latest tune below and don't forget to listen to their other tunes.

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Calvin Harris - "Slide" (ft. Frank Ocean & Migos)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 01:05:00 +0000

I might be a day or so late on this one, but I had to share it as I definitely dig this collaboration between Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean, and Migos. The new song called "Slide" was a nice surprise when it popped up in my Spotify feed and I was hoping this would be as good as I initially would expect. And it of course was.

Harris blessed us with a pre-Summer jam that I can certainly listen over and over again.Check out the song "Slide" below if you have not already heard it, and even if you have, you should listen again anyway!

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Instant Concert Ticket Recommendations to Your Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:02:00 +0000

So many of you may have noticed I do not post on the blog much, but don't worry, I still plan on new music from time to time. You might also remember the cool music app called Hive - Music Discovery that I was helping work on (or maybe not, but go check it out). Well, that project is currently on a break and will be re-visited in the near future. The bigger question is, what have I been working on?

In collaboration with Hive's CEO, we started another music related venture. We currently are only in product testing and will eventually be making this an even bigger monster, but for now we are looking for honest feedback on the concept. We already have functioning website up and you can sign up for free. WIN.

The product is called /Guru and based on your music preferences, you will receive custom ticket recommendations directly to your phone via text. What do you get in the text? A link to the artists music and of course a direct link to purchase your ticket. You'll get artists and bands you recognize, discover new ones, and even get discount offers on cool shows in your area.

Why did we create this with so many ticket platforms? We love most of the ones out there, but we wanted to find an even simpler solution. I personally always forget to read emails for upcoming concerts, lose track of emails about concerts, nor am I always monitoring bands or venues social media accounts for the latest concerts. I also tend to not like looking online and scouring the web for concerts (maybe I'm just lazy). This now gives labels, music venues, and artists a simple way to directly reach concert goers and new fans.

This is the first time we are really promoting this out to the public and are looking for people to test it out, provide feedback, or send product features they would like to see incorporated. And remember, it's free to sign-up and start getting ticket recommendations!

We'll provide more updates in the near future, but if you want to help us out, offer feedback/suggestions, or if you want to partner in some way, feel free to reach out via email.

Get Your Free Concert Recommendations

J. Cole - "Lights Please" (Nubbz Remix)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 01:29:00 +0000

Woah, realized I have neglected to post in over month! Hoping I have some more time in 2017 to share music a bit more consistently. Anyway, wanted to share this new remix from Nubbz of J.Cole's song "Lights Please." The Dutch producer has been featured on the blog a few times and it seems he just keeps getting better with each new release.

Stream the remix below and be prepared for the ultimate chill vibe.

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Stream Jarrod Milton's Album Called "Girl"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 01:40:00 +0000

I'm not going to front on this one, I discovered Jarrod Milton via the always great P&P and when I saw Miltons LP Girl was available for streaming I had to share.

The Atlanta native shared his 10 track EP in advance of it's release, showcasing his unique style and songwriting capabilities. The music is a blend of pop, electronic, ambient, and a hint of R&B. If you are looking to vibe out and relax this EP might be right for you.

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REECE - "Lost in Translation"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:43:00 +0000

A few months back I shared a promising upcoming R&B artist by the name of REECE, whom recently released a brand new song called "Lost in Translation." The 20 year old Virgina native and now LA resident recently signed a publishing deal with BMG, which is a big step for his budding career.

The new single packs some serious vocal prowess, especially over that hypnotic production. We might only have a handful of songs from REECE at this time, but his future in music is promising. Stream the new single below.

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JAHKOY - "F N Sexy"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 01:03:00 +0000

The R&B wave has continued to grow over the last few years and with more talented artists sharing their creations, I don't see this movement slowing down. One upcoming R&B artist, Canadian singer/rapper JAHKOY, has a good chance of dominating that R&B wave. He is currently (and recently) signed to Def Jam.

I've seen a few of his tunes pop up over the last few weeks and his latest single caught my attention. The new song is called "F N Sexy." It's mellow, but has a hypnotic vibe that will hook you in right from the start. Stream below.

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Belarbi - "Girl"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:24:00 +0000

Over the last few years we've heard from some talented artists and producers coming from all areas in France, especially Paris. Recent producer/DJ Belarbi is next up to be added to the French roster, especially if he continues producing songs like "Girl." This single came out about a month ago, but is still deserving of more listens (currently at 32k+ streams on Soundcloud).

"Girl" is super mellow, but still retains a cool dance groove that makes this the perfect addition to any playlist. Stream below and stay tuned for more.

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Jordan Bratton - "Love & Nothing"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:01:00 +0000

The R&B wave continues to grow and become more diverse with good music. Singer Jordan Bratton has been featured here before, but it has been awhile since we go something new. Until Bratton unleashed a song previously unheard called "Love & Nothing." Not sure if this is a brand new single or if he has been keeping this one to himself until now, but new music regardless. This has a bit of a funky upbeat tempo, but a nice crooning to complement it.

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NIGHTLY - "XO"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 23:32:00 +0000

I know I know, it's been awhile since I posted on here. But many of you know I'm working on a music discovery and A&R tool called Hive, where I'm wearing many hats especially with getting amazing new talent on the app. This is also where I discovered and found the latest from duo NIGHTLY.

The Nashville residents infectious single "XO" was a big winner on the app and one song I've continued to play. The song was officially released in mid-Summer and only has 32k plays on Soundcloud, which deserves waaaaay more. So hoping you guys will share with friends because these guys have a solid sound. Stream this song below and be prepared to replay it all week.

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Jamie XX and Floating Points Team Up for New Mix

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:42:00 +0000

I was looking for some new mixes to jam to over the last few days and luckily Jamie XX and Floating Points have us covered with 2 hours worth of music. This new mix was created for NTS Radio and does not disappoint, with selections ranging from Armand Van Helden, David Byrne, Gerry Rafferty, and a few other recognizable tunes. Not much more to say here except kickback and enjoy some good music.

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6 New things to look forward to in August 2016: Remixes, Videos, Albums

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 12:56:00 +0000

It’s tough finding the best things to listen to this summer so we decided to help you out and put together the top 6 things you should be looking out for this August.

Rae Sremmurd – “Rae Sremmurd 2”

Rae Sremmurd 2 comes out later this month! The hip-hop duo are set to take the world by storm with their debut follow up. “Look Alive” and “By Chance” have been big bangers so far.

Headkrack – “Turn Me Up”

The Atlanta based rapper has had a pretty big year so far with the release of his visuals for “The Stick Up”. Now he’s back, better than ever, with the sequel. Check out “Turn Me Up” below.

Dreezy ft. Gucci Mane – “We Gon Ride”

Dreezy teams up with Gucci Mane in the visuals for “We Gon Ride”. It’s no surprise that you see Dreezy cruising around with her posse before encountering Gucci at a local jewelry store. Watch it now!

Skrillex & Diplo feat. Kai - 'Mind' (Happy Colors Remix)

Your new favourite remix right here! Uplifting, happy, and exciting. What more can you ask for from Miami Dj Happy Colors?

The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey - 'Closer'

Hit makers, The Chainsmokers, are on quite a roll right now and “Closer” is The Chainsmokers at their peak! Take a look at their latest single featuring Halsey.

Graffiti Royale - "Raised"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:02:00 +0000

Graffiti Royale delivers their second new single called "Raised" -- a story of growing up in NYC told through the voice of Quez Dreamer; the band's MC. The tune is backed by sunny samples, soulful guitars, and explosive drums, which is the perfect soundtrack for the end of summer.

Leading up to the track's release the band has been setting up lemonade stands around New York City, giving away free lemonade, free download cards, and engaging with the community. Pretty cool idea, so be on the lookout if you are in NYC.

Stream the new single below and be on the look out for new stuff from the group.

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Hive Music Discovery App -- Helping Artists, Labels, and A&R

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:55:00 +0000

Many of you by now have probably seen my posts on social media about Hive - Music Discovery app or even read the original article about the first launch in April. It's been a few weeks now since the team gave the app a slick new face lift, added some updated features (including a festival scheduler), and tweaked the way the app worked slightly -- but I wanted to share for those who may not follow my Twitter or Facebook page.

We are definitely stoked on the response from music lovers, labels, brands, and the artists who saw the value in what the app is looking to achieve. This makes us happy knowing we are on the right path to give deserving artists a better chance for discovery with music fans, labels, and more.

Add Music

One of the biggest change besides the smoother design, is the ability to add songs to the Hivesphere (look at me making words up), which then each week, the song will get filtered into a package of 50 news songs that app users can discover. This limits the user getting burned out from listening to too many songs in one session. So now, each week you get 50 new songs to discover! Plus, there other playlists to check out between each week's new songs in case you are craving more goodies.

So you added a song to Hive, now what? Once the track is live, you get to see how it is ranked for that week's uploaded songs and the percentage of Hive users who liked it (by swiping right).

A&R Reports

We also are creating more detailed reports on song statistics for artists, labels, and A&R reps who are scouting for new talent. This has been something we are really excited about as we can filter out all the clutter on the Internet, allow budding artists to actually be heard and get some instant feedback to the music.

With the app, we are also mindful of what artists are being posted. We do not mind signed artists looking to premiere new music, helping them test a new style of music to see how audiences react, etc. but we also do not want people sharing acts like Drake, Imagine Dragons, or artists of that popularity all the time. Hive wants to help the amazing talent out there that gets lost in the mass amounts of music and put them in front of new audiences, share their music and stats with A&R/labels to help them get signed, and generally increase their visibility that can be rather difficult to do.

Some Stats We've Seen (So Far):

Within the first three weeks of Hive 2.0, we saw some serious engagement without a massive marketing campaign.

6k songs discovered each week
20% of songs added to listener's playlist
25% conversion rate on driving users to links
200k new fans reached on Twitter each week

Partnerships & Promotion

Additionally, we are working hard to secure more partnerships and promotion opportunities with labels (indie, major), band managers, festivals, and of course cool brands that love helping the music community. We've already worked with a few names you might recognize below who curated some special playlists of their artists for users to discover. But, we are also looking to provide anyone we work with valuable insight into artists performance and help people engage with their content as well.

So, what's next for Hive?

We are continuing to improve new features and reporting to really get the most valuable song statistics we can for artists, labels, and A&R
Android version of the app coming soon
New artist, label, and brand partnerships
And much more!

If you are an artist, A&R, label, band promoter/manager, PR agency, etc. we would love to talk more with you about how Hive can help. Check out this quick product demo if you want to see it in action before downloading or reaching out.

You can email hello@gohiveapp.com for more info or reach out to me personally at todd@gohiveapp.com.

Download Hive from iTunes

A-Trak & Tommy Trash - “Lose My Mind”

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 01:35:00 +0000

DJ/Producer A-Trak linked up with fellow DJ Tommy Trash, which is their first new tune together in a couple years. The two creative minds combine forces and bring a few different styles of music into "Lose My Mind." This is a perfect summer jam that I'm sure will be a hit to the festival and club scenes. Stream below.

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Stefan Alexander - "Skeleton"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:13:00 +0000

While I may not post on the blog often as I'd like to these days, occasionally a song stands out and I must write about it before I forget. Stefan Alexander's song "Skeleton" is a song I couldn't ignore and have replayed a few times tonight already. The song has everything blended in from pop, electro, tropical, and R&B -- plus with a high pitched chorus that you'll find yourself singing out loud right along with Stefan. Stream the NY resident's song below and stay tuned for more.

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Justin Rose - "No Biggie"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 23:38:00 +0000

Queens rapper and producer Justin Rose is a new name looking to be your next favorite hip hop artist. He is prepping for the release of his mixtape Water White, due for release this Friday. While we wait to check out the full project, he released this unique track called "No Biggie." The beat has a pretty hypnotic sound, which is what hooked me in. His vocal style caught me off guard a bit at first, but his approach to the vocals is what kept me interested. Not your typical New York rap, but worthy of your ears. Listen below.

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Damaged Goods - "Where Do You Go?" ft. Jesse Boykins III

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 15:39:00 +0000

Damaged Goods is back with a mellow electronic-pop tune called, "Where Do You Go?" featuring vocals from Jesse Boykins III. This would be a first for Damaged Goods on the blog,but Boykins has been featured before. Better late than never right? Stream the new song below and add it to your Summer playlists..

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Catching Flies - "Change of Hearts"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:24:00 +0000

A few years back, electronic producer Catching Flies caught my attention with some cool tracks. Plus, there was sort of a mystery behind the artist at the time, which was also alluring and made me hit the play button on his Soundcloud. Yet, as with most new artists, I lost track of him and his music. Thankfully, I got a PR email about his new song and my memory of Catching Flies came right back. The new song is called "Change of Hearts" and is the perfect mellow summer jam with a sample you might be familiar with. Stream the tune below.

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Consequence - "Don't Forget'em" ft. Kanye West

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:08:00 +0000

Early today, rapper Consequence shared a remix of his song "Don't Forget'em" that features Kanye West. The original song can be found on Consquences' debut album, Don’t Quit Your Day Job! which is close to being ten years old. Somehow this song was never released to the public previously, but now we can all enjoy, especially those classic Kanye bars and production. Stream the tune below.

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ZHU - "GenerationWHY"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:45:00 +0000

California producer and mystery artist ZHU has already dropped some bangers for music fans in the last two years or so, but now he is gearing up for his debut album. While we wait for that, the electronic artist released a new song and title track, "GenerationWHY." Once again, ZHU brings the heat and releases a summer anthem that is ready for your pool parties. This will be on repeat for the next few days.

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