I first heard Local Natives as I was driving from Maryland to D.C., after my first attempt at skiing. “Wide Eyes,” came on and I was quick to take down the artist and song so I could get it when I got home. It might have very well been the best thing to come out of that trip as my ankle was swollen for over a month after. Lesson learned, guys over 6ft, should not keep their legs pointed straight as they will pick up way to much speed and almost hit a father and son at the bottom of the slope. Anyways here is their new single complete with d/l link.
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Modestep – Paradise (Coldplay Cover)
Modestep takes smooth vocals and combines them with a little electric dubstep to give his personal take on Coldplay’s hit. This works very well and doesn’t at all seem forced. Well done.
Cocaine 80’s – Ground
Sometimes you need an escape from the norm, after having nothing but Kendrick and KapSlap on repeat in my car, I stumble upon Cocaine 80’s newest EP. When you talk about pure talent, and giving it out for free none the less, you will find this indie supergroup. Fronted by talented songwriter James Flaunteroy, 80’s is pure guitar and drums organic poetry. I can talk all day but I would rather you just click play and check out one of my favorites off their Flower of Life EP, “Ground.” Download the entire project here.
Frank Ocean ft. Outkast – Pink Matter
Finally we hear both members of the legendary duo on the same track. Even though it’s a remix, it sounds good to hear them both, now let’s hurry up on that album.
Rockie Fresh – Nobody
Get ready people, time to hit 88 and grab your Nike MAG sneaks because AOS is going to introduce you to one of the up and comers for 2013. Rockie Fresh is straight out of Chicago and brings a refreshing style and visuals that seem higher quality than most top artists out there. My only worry is that he is signed to Maybach and seeing how Wale’s sounds kinda of changed I do not want the same to happen to Rockie. His mixtape, Electric Highway, comes out January 21st, and if you like this track you can d/l it for free here.
Little People – Gravitas
All I can say is the piano loop kills it in this song, great jam. This is from their debut album Mickey Mouse Operation. Check out http://www.littlepeoplemusic.com for more. With this I bid you good night.
Little People – Gravitas
Broke For Free – Buddings
I will just let the jams continue, I posted Broke For Free a couple months back, and now they have released their full EP on the 4th of this month. “Budding,” doesn’t disappoint, this is driving/surfing/movie montage type material. Man oh man, keep it coming.
Broke For Free – Buddings
The Sound Defects – Da Da Da
Just a regular late night on a Sunday for me, finishing up some last minute Christmas shopping online. I just watched the season finale of Dexter, and although it wasn’t as epic as the Rita finale, it still left me no clue on how the hell he will get out this situation. He has gotten very sloppy the last couple of seasons, so this final season better be good. Anyways here’s a smooth instrumental just dying for a Kanye or Common verse. Check it out.
The Sound Defects – Da Da Da
Rihanna ft. Future – Loveeeee
I can’t figure out why so many people turned their back on T-Pain. He is clearly talented, tries to dance, and really only cares about making good music. I remember watching an interview with Kanye talking about his song, “Good Life,” and how he had so many different artists come in and give their ideas for the hook on that song. T-Pain blew him away and made that song. Anyways Future is essentially taking Pain’s style and making it a little more grimier. That being said this cut off of Unapologetic, does a good job of making you sing along and getting it stuck in your head. Check it out.
Rihanna ft. Future – Loveeeee
Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J – The Plan
I was losing hope after Wiz’s Cabin Fever mixtape, I thought maybe all the distractions of getting married, having a baby might have jaded him. But he has just released his latest album O.N.I.F.C, which stands for… well google it. Anyways I found myself preoccupied listening to Game’s and Big Boi’s album at the moment, but this track caught my attention. A traditional laid back smooth track reminiscent of old Outkast. Wiz and Juicy J go back and forth and describe where they are now and how making so much damn money wasn’t in the plan. Anyways this has made me go back and give the album its due time. Even though “Work Hard, Play Hard,” annoys me!
Wiz Khalifa ft. Juicy J – The Plan
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