2023 is gearing up to be an incredible music year—what are you excited for? See the complete March and April list of music releases below: March 14 The Weeknd: Starboy (Deluxe) [XO/Republic] March 15 Aly & AJ: With Love From … Continue Reading
Posts Tagged: hip-hop
Hip Hop Hero: Binoy – “Hunger”
Binoy “Hunger” Binoy is going to be the new, huge hip hop/pop star. And he knows it. Name dropping Kanye and saying that he’s like Kanye when he had the hunger. Binoy has that hunger, the voice, the look, and … Continue Reading
Great Hip Hop: I.L.Y.A. – “Franklin” “Pour It Out”
I.L.Y.A. “Franklin” and “Pour It Out” Hydra I.L.Y.A. (I Leave You Amazed) has made the best hip hop song since Die Antwoord and M.I.A., and also the best money song since ABC’s “How To Be A Billionaire” or Camille’s “Money … Continue Reading
Street Cred Power Pop: Half The Animal – “Magic”
Half The Animal “Magic” Automatic America Combine the best of the boy band sound, add a little street cred, and top it off with that Southern California feel and you have Half The Animal. Comprised of Chase Johnson, Nick Gross, … Continue Reading
Beautiful Irony: Lil Peep – “Life Is Beautiful”
Lil Peep “Life Is Beautiful” Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt 2 Released after the tragic death of Lil Peep, this song demonstrates why we all are were in shock and mourning. This is a beautifully introspective song that rings … Continue Reading
Hip Hop R&B: Toshi – “The Fall (feat. SK)
Toshi “The Fall (feat. SK) What a great hip hop, dreamy pop song, with a stutter drum background that really helps take Toshi’s voice and the song itself from the average to exceptional. Toshi has a gorgeous voice, and when … Continue Reading
Activism To Stir You Up: Yuzima – “Black Supremacy”
Yuzima “Black Supremacy” POWER This is one of the best songs I’ve heard this year, and after what has happened in states like Georgia, no song could be more relevant. To describe Yuzima would be hard to do; just imagine … Continue Reading
Electric Hip Hop: Ashnikko – “Blow”
Ashnikko “Blow” OK, this is the best hip hop artist I’ve heard since M.I.A. (without the politics), because she is not doing what most in the hip hop community are doing. London by way of Latvia by way of North Carolina, … Continue Reading
Ambient Hip Hop: Lil Josiey – “Dreamin’ (w/ Lil Gunna & Jay)”
Lil Josiey “Dreamin’ (w/ Lil Gunna & Jay)” Here you got the best of hip hop and ambient in one place. This is great, autumnal music, just made for those long, cool nights. “Dreamin’” gets everything right; the instrumentation, the … Continue Reading
Hip Hop Art: dEVOLVE – “Put It On” ft. Craigy T
dEVOLVE “Put It On” ft. Craigy T This is what hip-hop should sound like. I love this song. If you want to dance your ass off, listen to dEVOLVE. dEVOLVE made his way onto the scene in 2016 and hasn’t lifted … Continue Reading
Audio Fuzz on Spotify
Check out the official Audio Fuzz playlist on Spotify with all new music! And be sure to click “Follow”! We are showcasing artists and tracks that are featured on the site for your listening pleasure! Play loud. Kevin Charles … Continue Reading
Hip-hop Genius: Kasbo – Bleed It Out (feat. NEA)
Kasbo “Bleed It Out” (featuring NEA) This is a beautiful song. The scattering rhythm, almost sounding like the tune is skipping, fit the beauty of NEA’s voice and just points out all that great production work that makes Kasbo king … Continue Reading
DJ Daryl the Pioneer of Mob Music
I caught up with DJ Daryl who is a legendary producer from West Oakland, you may have heard some of his production credits such as Tupac’s “Keep Ya Head Up”. Back in the day his group 415 was pretty well-known … Continue Reading
The Last Of The Best: Die Antwoord – “Love Drug”
Die Antwoord “Love Drug” The Book of Zef The fifth (and supposedly final) album by the greatest band in the world is coming out this fall. Die Antwoord, comprised of rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser(stylized as ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER), and producer God … Continue Reading
Protest To Dance To: The Porchistas – “Mister Chump”
The Porchistas “Mister Chump” Axis & Allies Seldom has protest been this much fun. I know “45” has is an easy target, but The Porchistas have made a great song pointing out all the flaws and evil of “45”. Coming … Continue Reading
Best Albums of 2017 (So Far)!
The XX – I See You The third album by the enigmatic trio’s third album may possibly be there best yet as it incorporates their individual talents and makes it a cohesive and a multi-introspective effort. They cross several genres here … Continue Reading
SEE: Run The Jewels Perform “Legend Has It” On Fallon
Watch Run The Jewels perform “Legend Has It” on Jimmy Fallon. The boys are back with one of their most hard-hitting singles yet. Thanks to the production of DJ Shadow, Killer Mike and El-P we are gifted with this fantastic … Continue Reading
SEE: Snoop Dogg / BADBADNOTGOOD “Lavender Ft. Kaytranada”
Snoop Dogg remixed BADBADNOTGOOD’s “Lavender (Ft. Kaytranada).” The original track is from BBNG’s recent album, IV, and now has a new verse added by Snoop. The collaboration came about naturally after Snoop first heard the instrumental “Lavender” when an engineer was … Continue Reading
Sexy: Die Antwoord – “Banana Brain”
Die Antwoord “Banana Brain” Mount Ninji And Da Nice Time Kid I had to post this so you could get a more balanced view of how great Die Antwoord are. Yolandi can actually sing, and Ninja kicks with his rapping. … Continue Reading
Our Way: Die Antwoord – “Fat Faded F*** Face”
Die Antwoord “Fat Faded F*** Face” Mount Ninji And Da Nice Time Kid As usual, expect the craziest, hippest shit ever to come out of my favorite band to ever crawl out of the Zef neighborhood of Cape Town, South … Continue Reading