Motel Eola "We Three Kings"

I keep telling folks to keep an eye on this kid. The 19-year-old South East London producer Motel Eola drops another solid instrumental in We Three Kings. Dude decided to sample the Ella Fitzgerald Christmas themed classic and made it into a banger. This cut didn't make his debut Kids Looking for Gold but he wanted to share regardless. Look for his instrumental project in September, in the meantime, enjoy this joint. Chea!



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What I'm Watching: Cavalier "Activated"

Cavalier is that dude. I peeped this vid a few days back. Dope. Finally getting the chance to post. Enjoy. Chea!

Rocksmith presents "Activated" featuring Brooklyn based, globetrotting new comer, Cavalier. Produced by Spills, this world music infused anthem is the first up from the maxi single "New Aeon". "Activated" was filmed in Kolkata, India, the old British capital highlighting the life, sights and sounds of the beautiful people in Lansdowne. The self proclaimed "2012 Melle Mel" entices us to move ourselves right along into the "New Aeon" with this upbeat banger. 

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BEATS: LMNtlyst "Popcorn Earworm"

 
I caught this project from Milwaukee producer LMNtlyst a few days back. I'm definitely feeling the vibe on the Popcorn Earworm. I dig it. Enjoy the beats.

LMNtlyst is a multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer that has crafted some extremely versatile and interesting compositions/beats and arranged them into this unique opus, Popcorn Earworm. He utilizes a legion of instruments to organize his musical army. Women and children take cover, the assault is imminent. You will hear expected instruments like bass, guitar, drum machines and turntables. You will then be surprised by a sneak attack of sounds from kalimba, melodica, squeezebox, ukulele, toy piano, iPhone and many other exotic noisemakers. The title, Popcorn Earworm, comes from the LMNtlyst's knack for making cinematic music that could fit perfectly on any movie score but has enough Pop flavor to get stuck in your ear and have you humming it all day. 

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 173 and Day 174

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What I'm Watching: Fresh Daily "Easy"

Fresh Daily is that dude. Peep his new vid for the summertime banger, Easy. Chea!

Fresh Daily linked up w/ Cali's Knocksteady TV to do an al fresco live performance in Bed-Stuy, BK of his Lyle Horowitz produced "Quiet Life" album cut, "Easy". The result? Pure hip-hop live and directly FRESH! Perfect summer flavor! 

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Kit Knows "Summer in the City"

Real cool summertime track from Toronto native Kit Knows. With a video for the track in the works and a new project on the way, Summer in The City is a nice intro to Kit Knows. Enjoy. Chea!



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Ill Doctrine: Ugly Shoes and Good Intentions

"So, about those Adidas shackle-shoes…"

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Life + Times x Selah Sue

Caught this vid over at lifeandtimes.com. Get to know Selah Sue. Chea!

Citing influences from Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, Belgian singer/songwriter Selah Sue has set her standards high. After hitting critical acclaim in Europe, she's now looking to break into the United States. Here, Life+Times catches up with her at a recent performance where she discusses her journey and working with J. Cole on the remix for "Raggamuffin." 

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@KirbyLauryen's A Song A Day: Day 172

Kirby pens a summertime cut on day 172. I dig it. I can hear a cool rap on the intro and outro of this. Anyway, enjoy the latest in her A Song A Day Series. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: C-Mone "Up"

C-Mone 'Up' from C-Mone on Vimeo.


Peep the visuals for UP from the Nottingham (UK) emcee. The track was produced by Stez, with the video coming from the Light Commissionerz. Enjoy. Chea!

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What I'm Watching: Keno "SNT FRM THE UNDRWRLD"

The Sacramento homie and TUS representer Keno is dope. He's been featured on the blog a gang of times. He returns with a quickie in the Bhonstro produced SNT FRM THE UNDRWRLD. Bobby Gee on the visuals. Enjoy. Chea!

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GIVE IT ANOTHER SPIN: Jinesis "Otisis"

A year ago we released one of our biggest and most successful projects, Otisis. We teamed up with TMB affiliate and NYC producer Jinesis on the Otis Redding sampled project. I'm a long time fan of Redding's heartfelt and soulful music. I'm also a fan of Jinesis' production work. At the time that I pitched the project, it was a no-brainer that the combination made sense. I'm pleased it worked out the way it did.

As I wrote then, I won't take credit for the creation of this incredible project, I just planted the seed. It was Jin who really bought this project to life and made it his own. You can feel the passion in the production. We've got some stuff in the works for some tracks from the project and Jinesis is also working on some new stuff too due out soon, but in the meantime enjoy TMB Presents Otisis.

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