Rhythmic Variations Of Sound

RVS HIATUS

2013-05-02T16:50:00.000-04:00

We believe that RVS is no longer needed during this current musical landscape. We have played our part in bringing light to some of the most coveted artists, musicians, producers etc. in the last 2 years and our purpose of existence was this alone. With the excessive nature of online music platforms and blogs, the RVS team has decided to go on hiatus. We'll be back when you need us again.

Until next time; Peace, love & Music.

Posted By The RVS Team

Joey Bada$$ - Fromdatomb$ ft. Chuck Strangers [Music Video]

2012-10-31T16:17:00.000-04:00

" Fromdatomb$ is the last video I wanted to drop off “1999″ because I felt like this closed out the tape perfectly. I’m locked in the studio with my pro$ putting in that twerk on this new PRO ERA tape set to drop December 21st. Stay tuned " - Joey Bada$$.

Watch the throwback visuals for the Chuck Strangers produced / featured single below!

Directed By David M. Helman

Download: Joey Bada$$ - 1999 (Mixtape)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Miguel - Adorn ft. Diddy & French Montana (DJ Tedsmooth Remix) [DWNLD]

2012-10-11T17:37:00.003-04:00

Veteran producer, DJ Tedsmooth, comes together with French Montana and revives Puff Daddy for this patented Bad Boy remix of Miguel's hit single, "Adorn".

The familiar boogie down production stems from Biggie and Junior Mafia's classic record, "Get Money".

Stream and download this ill jam below!

Bad Boy baby, can't stop, won't stop!

Posted By AdeelRVS

DJ Nu-Mark - Tropicalifornia ft. Quantic (Music Video) [DWNLD]

2012-10-11T16:50:00.000-04:00

DJ Nu-Mark of the legendary Jurassic 5 collective, drops the multi-instrumental visuals for his latest single, "Tropicalifornia", featuring fellow producer Quantic. The latin funk track is part 4 of Nu-Mark's "Broken Sunlight" series accompanied by the b-side single, "Oya". Watch / download the 2 sided single for free below!

Download: DJ Nu-Mark - Broken Sunlight 4

Posted By AdeelRVS

Little Dragon - Sunshine (Star Slinger Remix) [Video]

2012-10-10T17:07:00.000-04:00

As part of their recent musically driven ad campaign, ABSOLUT BLANK bring together UK producer Star Slinger, and Swedish electronic band Little Dragon, for this nostalgic house remix of "Sunshine". The rework transforms the calm and soothing original into a turbulent dance floor ready anthem. Product placement has never sounded so good. Watch the unique visuals below while we wait for a download!

Catch both Little Dragon and Star Slinger live together in Brixton on Oct. 19th @ The Electric Brixton

Posted By AdeelRVS

BET Hip-Hop Awards: The Cyphers (2012) [Video]

2012-10-10T01:01:00.000-04:00

Scroll through and watch all six cypher's from the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards below! What do you think?

2012 Cypher Line Up - Iron Mic: Angel Haze, Joey Bada$$, Driicky Graham, Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky - West Coast: Xzibit, YG, Kurupt, E-40, DJ Quik, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Lion - True School: Jean Grae, Sarkodie, Ab-Soul, Talib Kweli - Ruff Ryders: Murda Mook, Cassidy, Eve, DMX - Raw: Jay Bird the Purdi Boi, Hopsin, ScHoolboy Q, Mac Miller, Mystikal - Grand Hustle: Trae Tha Truth, Chip, Iggy Azalea, B.o.B, T.I. RVS Picks Best Cyphers: "West Coast" / "Iron Mic" Best Verses: Kendrick Lamar / Joey Bada$$.

Posted By AdeelRVS

Robert Glasper - Black Radio Recovered (The Remix EP) [Stream]

2012-10-09T15:06:00.000-04:00

Earlier this year, progressive jazz collective The Robert Glasper Experiment, released their phenomenal full length album, "Black Radio".

Following tremendous response, we are now presented with the 6 track remix EP, "Black Radio Recovered".

The project features rework's from 9th Wonder, Phonte, Pete Rock, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Solange Knowles, The Roots, Black Milk and Robert Glasper himself.

The final track is pt. 2 of Glasper's classic melody, "J Dillalude", an ode to the late great J Dilla.

Stream the full EP and buy it below!Buy: Robert Glasper - Black Radio Recovered (The Remix EP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Nas - Cherry Wine ft. Amy Winehouse (Prod. Salaam Remi) [Video]

2012-10-09T14:15:00.000-04:00

Following the video for the Kelis breakup track, "Bye Baby", Nas releases the visuals for his poetic ballad, "Cherry Wine", featuring the enchanting vocals of the late great Amy Winehouse. In similar fashion, the clip captures a freshly suited Nas painting a picture with his lyrical storytelling to the Salaam Remi production. The video is a likely conclusion to the emcee's critically acclaimed 2012 album, "Life Is Good". Watch below!

Buy: Nas - Life Is Good (LP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Cities Aviv - Gallery Gurlz (Prod. Star Slinger) [DWNLD]

2012-10-09T12:02:00.000-04:00

Memphis artist, Cities Aviv, energizes the airwaves with his latest single, "Gallery Gurlz".

The sample heavy production comes from genre bending UK producer, Star Slinger.

Rather than spitting some conventional bars, the unorthodox emcee lines up a reverb heavy verse like its 1989, fitting seamlessly over the unique beat.

Stream and download the track below!
Download: Cities Aviv - Gallery Gurlz (Prod. Star Slinger)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Donnis - Gimme (Prod. BSBD) [Music Video]

2012-10-08T16:43:00.001-04:00

Fool's Gold artist, Donnis, attempts to keep Summer alive with the Hawaiian visuals for his latest single, "Gimme". The video features the rapper soaking in some sun at the beach alongside the gorgeous Brittney Valverde, to the soundtrack of BSBD's extraordinary production. Watch and grab the addictive track below!

Buy: Donnis - Gimme (Prod. BSBD)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Telephoned - Last Time (Remixes EP) (Music Video) [DWNLD]

2012-10-08T15:38:00.002-04:00

Watch the visual's for "Last Time" below, download the Krystal Klear remix for free, and buy the full remix EP if you like what you hear!

" Fool's Gold's resident dance pop duo Telephoned slow down the BPMs for "Last Time", a swirling end-of-summer jam built on jumprope melodies and Aqua Net synth lines that you'll be humming well into next year. Sammy and Maggie's new wave funk gets cranked to the max by an expert roster of remixers: Krystal Klear drags the song into proper New Jack Swing territory (complete with Seinfeld-ian slap bass!), Amtrac turns up the tempo with his club-ready disco house mix, while Kutkorners provides a closing credits-worthy boogie slow burner. Major Lazer's buddy JR Blender even shows up to the party with a sweet lover's rock version of Telephoned's "The Vow", serving as a perfect postscript to this must listen remix collection. " - Fool's Gold Records

Buy: Telephoned - Last Time (Remixes EP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

SBTRKT - Terminal [Stream]

2012-10-08T15:26:00.001-04:00

UK's masked producer, SBTRKT, continues to mysteriously let loose new singles via his SoundCloud page with his latest offering, "Terminal".

The track is an upbeat constant of cohesive electronic sounds describing an abstract tale from the studio.

Despite no real insight as to where or what "Terminal" might end up on, new SBTRKT is always welcome here.

Stream it below!

Posted By AdeelRVS

Jeremih - Fuck You All The Time (Shlohmo Remix) [DWNLD]

2012-10-07T23:10:00.002-04:00

Earlier this Summer, Jeremih released what is quickly being regarded as the best r&b mixtape of 2012 with "Late Nights".

One of the surprisingly addictive singles on the project was the FKi produced bedroom jam, "Fuck You All The Time", featuring the erotic vocals of Natasha Mosley.

After letting the track sink in for the last couple of months, experimental producer, Shlohmo, puts a bassy-chopped & screwed spin on the already heated single.

Get your freak on below with a free download of the remix!
Download: Jeremih - Fuck You All The Time (Shlohmo Remix)

Posted By AdeelRVS

The Weeknd - Rolling Stone (Prod. Illangelo) [Music Video]

2012-10-07T22:04:00.000-04:00

Accompanied by a letter of profession to never sell out, Toronto's (noi)r&b singer, The Weeknd, drops the self directed video for his standout single, "Rolling Stone". The Illangelo produced track stems from the elusive artist's acclaimed 2011 project, "Thursday". Watch the simplistic yet moving black and white visuals below!

Directed By Abel Tesfaye & Produced By Chris Cunningham

Posted By AdeelRVS

Major Lazer & J. Cole - Get Free ColeWorld [DWNLD]

2012-10-04T19:05:00.000-04:00

Production wise, Diplo has really been all over the place lately, most recently in the studio with Roc Nation's J. Cole.

The result is an upbeat and infectious rework of Major Lazer and Amber Coffman's hit single, "Get Free", featuring some reflective yet relevant bars from J. Cole on the newly titled, "Get Free ColeWorld".

The track comes 1 year after the rapper's standout 2011 LP, "Cole World: The Sideline Story".

Stream and download the new single below!

Download: Major Lazer & J. Cole - Get Free ColeWorld

Posted By AdeelRVS

Mayer Hawthorne - How Do You Do Remixes (EP) [DWNLD]

2012-10-04T18:34:00.000-04:00

In honour of the 1 year anniversary of his critically acclaimed 2011 LP, "How Do You Do", Mayer Hawthorne releases the "How Do You Do" Remixes EP.

The 6 track project features funked out reworks by some of the Stones Throw artist's favorite producers including; Sugar Rod, DāM-FunK, Gordon Voidwell, Loose Shus, RAC and The Bakaboyz.

Stream and download the full remix EP for free below!
Download: Mayer Hawthorne - How Do You Do Remixes (EP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Jaden Smith - The Coolest (Beat by The Stuyvesants) [Video]

2012-09-28T17:22:00.001-04:00

Will Smith's 14 year old son, Jaden Smith, begins to follow in his father's hip-hop footsteps with his latest mellow and laid back single, "The Coolest". The track is off the artists upcoming mixtape, "The Cool Tape", which drops Oct. 1st. The smooth beat is from Brooklyn production duo, The Stuyvesants, and really seems to be one of the main reasons this track is musically relevant. He's no Chi Ali, or Fresh Prince for that matter, but I'll take this over youngin's like Lil Mouse any day of the week. Maybe all he needs is his own Jazzy Jeff? Either way, theres no denying that I've had this on repeat all week. Watch and judge for yourself below!

Directed By Mike Vargas / Nuyorktricity

Posted By AdeelRVS

Phonte - Gonna Be A Beautiful Night ft. Carlitta Durand [Video]

2012-09-28T16:17:00.001-04:00

Phonte of Little Brother continues to push his critically acclaimed 2011 LP, "Charity Starts At Home", with yet another music video, this time for the standout single, "Gonna Be A Beautiful Night". The sultry and soulful visuals feature the beautiful vocals of Carlitta Durand alongside Tigallo over the smooth S1 and Caleb production. Watch the video and vibe out below!

Directed By Kenneth Price

Posted By AdeelRVS

Wiz Khalifa - Remember You ft. The Weeknd [Stream]

2012-09-26T15:11:00.000-04:00

Late last year, we caught a sneak peek of some footage of Wiz Khalifa and The Weeknd in the studio together.

After much anticipation, the collaboration now known as, "Remember You", has surfaced as the lead cut off the upcoming album, "O.N.I.F.C".

The track features the duo in silky smooth cohesion over the patented noi-r&b touch, co-produced by Illangelo and DPAT.

Stream the single and pre-order the LP below!
Pre-Order: Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C (LP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Daedelus - Platforming [Music Video]

2012-09-26T11:39:00.001-04:00

The amount of amazing music coming from the Brainfeeder camp continues to overwhelm as Daedelus releases the abstract visuals for his latest single, "Platforming". The robot house rhythms comes from the producer's upcoming EP, "Looking Ocean", which drops Oct. 16th. As we wait for that, let your imagination run wild and watch the Robbie Crabtree directed music video below!

" A compilation of mashed up beats and electric rhythms are reminiscent of a bizarre carnival nightmare in Daedalus' newest music video, "Platforming." Sterile mechanics battle with experimental drawings of neon light and shocking sound waves. These dizzying melodies will put you in a daydream hypnosis as every mind-bending beat vibrates deep into your very core. " - Scion A/V

Posted By AdeelRVS

Raekwon - The Scroll [Music Video]

2012-09-25T20:50:00.001-04:00

Wu-Tang veteran, Raekwon, lets loose the action movie style visuals for his hit single, "The Scroll". The track comes from The Chef's highly acclaimed 5th studio album released last year, "Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang".

" Shot on location in the Netherlands last year, the previously unreleased, and thankfully unearthed video treatment for Raekwon's "Scroll" sees the light of day thanks to LRG. Filmed during a nighttime excursion, the visuals find the Chef acting as a dangerous American hitman abroad - picking off targets under the cover of darkness. " - LRG

Posted By AdeelRVS

Yuna - Live Your Life ft. Theophilus London (Remix) [DWNLD]

2012-09-25T18:48:00.000-04:00

Brooklyn's Theophilus London touches up Malaysian songstress, Yuna's breakout single, "Live Your Life", on this latest rework. The result is a smooth and mellow rendering of the already heartwarming orignal. The Pharrel produced single stems from the talented singer's 2012 self-titled release, "Yuna". Stream and download the remix below and I highly recommend you pick up the album if you haven't already done so!

Buy: Yuna - Yuna (LP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Nigel One - Michigan Nights (EP) [Stream]

2012-09-25T18:09:00.000-04:00

DJ / producer, Nigel One takes us back to the golden age of house music with his latest body movin' EP, "Michigan Nights".

" For this particular release, we thought it would be interesting for Nigel to stray away from his well known path in beats and modern funk, and back into his roots in house music. The result is Michigan Nights, a 4 track EP that is at once familiar and strangely unique at the same time. One thing's for sure - put this on any late night dancefloor, and you know you are in the right dimension. " - Darker Than Wax

Stream / buy the soulful yet rave worthy EP below and get lost in the vibes!
Buy: Nigel One - Michigan Nights (EP)

Posted By AdeelRVS

Escort - Starlight (RAC Remix) [DWNLD]

2012-09-25T16:13:00.000-04:00

Brooklyn's newage disco band, Escort, get the patented rework treatment from The Remix Artist Collective, better known as RAC.

The collective put an upbeat boogie down spin on the standout single, "Starlight", from Escort's breakout 2011 self titled debut album.

Stream / download below and get down on it!

Posted By AdeelRVS

Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor II (Out Now!) [Album Stream]

2012-09-25T15:39:00.000-04:00

Lupe Fiasco's highly anticipated sequel project, "Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1", has finally been released! The 17 track album features guest spots from Bilal, Casey Benjamin, Poo Bear, Guy Sebastian, Jason Evigan and more. Much of the production is handled by 1500 Or Nothin' along with Soundtrakk, The Runners, The Audibles, Mr. Inkredible and more. Part 2 of the album is expected to drop in 2013. In the meantime stream the album playlist and purchase it below!

Buy: Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1

Posted By AdeelRVS