Keys N Krates latest release Every Nite demonstrates why the Toronto trio are becoming the masters of weird rap beats. The 6 song EP is strong from start to finish with just enough diversity to keep things interesting while remaining cohesive. ‘Understand Why’ opens the project with incredibly infectious vocal loops, energetic snare rolls and killer keys. Much like their…
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From the moment you press play, beauty ensues. Opening with smooth keys, stunning vocal bends and birds chirping, Vindata’s ‘Good To You’ remix is nothing short of amazing. The Future Bass tune builds around the gorgeous and sultry vocals for a love song that brings some serious feels. With the cold days approaching this and that special someone are all…
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Lexxmatiq has been taking the summer by storm, unleashing banger after banger every few weeks. From ‘Bad Intentions’ to ‘Squat’ and ‘Tale’ every track delivers. Further proving his consistency, the Austrian producer just released the hard hitting ‘Zala’. The track utilizes exotic samples, bouncy drums and some killer bass. Releases like this demonstrate why Lexxmatiq is one of the hottest talents on…
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Over the past year, Zooly has become one of the hottest rising stars in the Trap/Twerk genre. His collaboration with Party Favor helped to put him on the map, but it’s his consistently impressive tracks that have allowed him to really standout. Just listen to ‘Bombs’ and ‘Dippin Down Compton’, two of the illest 100 bpm tracks to drop in the past…
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It’s safe to say that Stwo is one of the illest producer out of France right now. So when he drops a free beat tape it goes without saying that you’ve got to check it out. Stwo described the mixtape by saying, “This tape is inspired by Drake’s “Nothing Was the Same”, one of the best releases of 2013, and probably…
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Cozz aka Cody Macc aka Dreamville’s newest signee, just unleashed a new track entitled ‘Wait’s Over’. The track starts out with some raw bars, “Dropping bombs over the population, through a conversation, fuck your confirmation, it’s Cozz and Cole the domination”. And that’s just the beginning. Overall the lyrics, wordplay and rough delivery are all on point. Considering the title…
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Earlier this week a Twitter beef broke out between well respected DJs Enferno and Shiftee. After a ton of smack talk back and forth, they seemed to come to an agreement that they would settle things on the decks, through a livestream early today. However when the link to the live stream finally came up this morning, it wasn’t a…
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Grandtheft has been having quite a year, connecting with Keys N Krates to drop one of the biggest bangers of the year, working on the massive Calvin Harris ‘Summer’ remix with Diplo and now dropping an official remix of T.I. and Iggy Azelea’s smash hit ‘No Mediocre’. The Toronto producer manages to fit in verses from both artists while adding in quick builds…
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Alex Young has been taking a break from making turnt up tunes as of late. Instead he’s been gravitating towards melodic compositions that take listeners on a journey (see ‘Real Slow’ & ‘When I Die’). For anyone who’s been waiting for some hard hitting bangers from Alex, the wait is over. He just dropped a new track entitled ‘LNDNBRDGE/SXYBCK’. As…
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R3ll just released his remix of Linden Jay’s ‘Be Like You’ and does it ever impress. Retaining the smooth vibe of the original, R3ll takes it to Jersey for a sound that is somewhere between laid back lounges and energetic dance floors. Utilizing the sultry vocals, the brick city bandit adds some serious kicks and claps to turn this one…