Steven A. Clark is real deal Future R n B

Cutting-edge forerunner in the burgeoning future RnB movement, the Fayetteville, North Carolina native's songwriting reflects the effects of love, adoration, despair, bliss, pain, drinking and drugs, all laced onto his self-produced and widely acclaimed Stripes released in 2011.  Now signed to Secretly Canadian, Steven has taken his synth-kissed sound one step beyond with Fornication Under Consent of the King, the highly anticipated album that is making waves this artist will be riding for years to come. 

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http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/seashore-by-steven-a-clark-free-mp3-20120823

http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/09/stream-steven-a-clark-fornication-under-the-consent-of-the-king/

http://www.earmilk.com/2012/09/14/steven-a-clark-fornication-under-consent-of-the-king-album/

New Balance 574 “Year of the Snake” 2013 Pack

New Balance 574 “Year of the Snake” 2013 Pack:


New Balance celebrates 2013 as the Year of the Snake with a special pack of snake-skin styled 574 sneakers. Dropping in black, red, and green, as well as in a gradient pattern, the shoes are made predominantly from leather and mesh and feature reptilian-like reflective accents. The Year of the Snake pack will hit retailers in 2013. (Photography: Highsnobiety)

LaMJC x Undefeated x New Balance MT580 Preview

LaMJC x Undefeated x New Balance MT580 Preview:

Here is an interesting new collaboration – LaMJC from Paris teamed up with Undefeated and New Balance on the MT580. A popular silhouette in Japan, it has finally made its way over the US and Europe, at least sometimes.
The collaborative sneaker features a navy/red upper with accents set in brown. All in all a great colorway that we look forward to. Apparently the sneaker launches October 2012. We will of course keep you posted.
posted by David Fischer on Highsnobiety.

A$AP MOB drops "Lord$ Never Worry"

Here it is! BAM! and ya say... A$AP Mob’s highly anticipated mixtape Lord$ Never Worry has been released today on livemixtapes.com. With features from the Mob, Danny Brown, Fat Trel and beats provided from the likes of Silky Johnson, A$AP Ty Beats, Clams Casino, P On The Boards, AraabMuzik and more, its a solid effort from the crew. Get ready because Rocky and the Mob is comin' to The Ritz in Tampa November 10th!!!
download a copy now.

RiFF RAFF Drops "BiRTH OF AN iCON"

RiFF RAFF is frequently ridiculous(thanks nialler)...but there is something about this guy that grabs the imagination and holds the attention of a 21st century attention deficit disordered culture.  Diplo, the kingpin of oddball subgenre promotion (hi M.I.A., Bonde De Role, Rusko, Major Lazer, Santigold, Rye Rye etc.) has big plans and RiFF's new mixtape via Mad Decent, "Birth Of An Icon" is a purple drank, neon light bulb, sideways ride through the mind of a ritalin obsessed adolescent alien who somehow landed in Houston and was taken in by DJ Screw and Mike Jones.
There has been a lot written about whether or not RiFF RAFF is serious or not.  My only response to that whole line of questioning is, "what difference does it make?"
As Die Antwoord has said before when asked if their presentation is performance art or "real," - "what do you think?"

Download the Mixtape

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ATTN: THIS IS WHAT'S NEXT!!! I/O Isolation

Be proud Frank Ocean!  Be filled with joy  TheWeeknd!  You have inspired the next generation!  

That nxt gen is

I/O

He produced 10 of the 12 tracks on his moody, dark, debut, "ISOLATION" that dropped yesterday.

I am absolutely loving it!!!

Stream it here: ISOLATION
I highly recommend "I'd Be Lying" 

EP: Chippy Nonstop - #MONEYDANCE101

Chippy Nonstop is excited to release her new EP, #MONEYDANCE101. The five-track effort, which is co-produced by DJ Two Stacks and GRAVEGOODS, was premiered today by SPIN and is now available for download via Chippy Nonstop's Bandcamp page. The EP artwork is co-designed by Chippy Nonstop and @Cumdrizzle.

#MONEYDANCE101 came together following a recent show in Philadelphia, where Chippy performed as part of the weekly concert series Mad Decent Monday's. "I was with Two Stacks the day after the show and we decided to knock out a full EP," explains Chippy of the one-day process. "We linked up with the homie GRAVEGOODS and his other homie Stephan – we sat down, made beats, and wrote all the songs. It was so fun!"

Chippy is well known to be a satirical observer of pop culture, and, as such, the EP title was inspired by 11-year-old rapper, and recent WorldStarHipHop sensation, Lil' Mouse. "He has this song called 'Get Smoked' and he does 'the money dance' in one scene," says Chippy of the meme-friendly video clip. "It's the cutest shit I've ever seen, and I just so happened to be watching that video the whole week before we made the EP."

#MONEYDANCE101 is Chippy's first release since #GLOBALSKOOLOFTWERK, which was released in April and served as the Dubai-born, Bay Area-based rapper's official debut to the music world. Since then, she's collaborated with the likes of Kreayshawn and Major Lazer – Chippy will appear on upcoming albums from both artists – and #MONEYDANCE101 shows off a continued level of growth and diversity in Chippy's sound. "I listen to a lot of dance music," explains Chippy of her musical inspiration. "I want it to be noticeable that I'm not a rapper; I want to create a different sound, and I want to open minds to a different sound."

The EP's musical diversity is evident on each of the project's five songs. "HOT GYAL," for example, a song that Chippy refers to as her favorite from the project, pulls its inspiration from Chippy's love of dancehall music. Elsewhere, "Bounce" finds Chippy laying a wildly infectious half-sung vocal atop Two Stack's washed out synths and frenetic percussion. "I like this tape a lot and I think it's some next level shit," says Chippy. "Plus there's a Trap Bollywood Metal song! How can you be mad?"

Look out for a feature on Chippy Nonstop in the next "Women in Music" themed issue of Flaunt Magazine.

Download #MONEYDANCE101 here: http://chippynonstop.bandcamp.com/

SPIN premiered the EP and more info can be found here: http://www.spin.com/articles/stream-chippy-nonstops-hypnotic-moneydance101-ep

Kreayshawn Reveals New Single and Video for "Go Hard" from Upcoming Album, Somethin 'Bout Kreay

Rapper, videographer, and artist Kreayshawn revealed the first official single and music video for the song "Go Hard"
from her forthcoming debut album, "Somethin 'Bout Kreay."
The song personifies Kreayshawn's modus operandi to a tee; stay true to yourself and go hard at chasing your dreams. Since announcing Somethin 'Bout Kreay earlier this summer, Kreayshawn has toured Europe, performing at the Hove Festival in Norway, the Rock Werchter Festival in Belgium, the Main Square Festival in France, the Pitch Festival in Holland and the Wireless Festival in the UK. While in the UK, Kreayshawn also celebrated the release of her new collaborative t-shirt with clothing brand A Bathing Ape. Now back stateside, Kreayshawn is excited to release her new single "Go Hard."
"With this track, I wanted to inspire people to just do their own thing," says Kreayshawn. Complete with breakdancing furries, fun outfits, and wild animation effects, "Go Hard" makes for a visual feast. "My favorite part about the video is that I always notice something different every single time I watch it. It's like going on a visual adventure." The "Go Hard" video is the brainchild of Kreayshawn in collaboration with design based collective Syndrome, who have created stunning videos for the likes of Eminem, Ke$ha and the Black Eyed Peas. Kreayshawn's wild child lyricism is brought to life thanks to a full-bodied beat from Boys Noize, who produced a pair of songs on "Somethin 'Bout Kreay."
"Working with him was cool, because he's got a different style than what I'm typically drawn to," explains Kreayshawn. "He turned out this poppy, 90s-inspired beat with heavy bass and breakdowns, and I'm really into that."

 Watch the video for "Go Hard" here

 Purchase the song here

New Dam Funk Single "I Don't Want to Be A Star" on Stone's Throw

New single from Dam-Funk from his new album out this Fall.
1- I Don't Want to Be A Star
2- 17 Days
3- Fadin
4- New Knock

 Upcoming US shows/Tour Dates
 July 17th- NYC w/Onra
July 20th- Vancouver BC
July 21st- Portland OR
July 22nd- Seattle WA
Sept 1st- Los Angeles FYF Fest
Sept 12th- Tucson AZ
Sept 19th- Montreal Canada
Sept 21st- Chicago IL w/Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
 Sept 22nd- Minneapolis w/Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
Sept 24th- Denver CO w/Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
Sept 25th- Salt Lake City UT w/Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
Oct 1st- San Francisco w/Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti

The distance between The Surface and The Sky is ever increasing, simultaneously, then and now. The scrapheap awaits us as we struggle to balance the burdens of our everyday lives- our sustenance, shelter, spouses, sons, and daughters. I’ve seen the path and its end. Save for the decay, only the music seems a constant- our escape, our protests, our battle cry, and solace. Listen up! credits released 30 June 2012

B.C. drops "bombshelter" video

My man B.C. drops the long awaited first video from his most recent album "Time Pieces pt 2: The Surface" and it is, of course, a post-apocalyptic banger.  Beats by yours truly :-)
Check it out.  Hit like on youtube.  Tell a friend about it.  Post it on facebook.  Help my man out!

And for all you producers out there, B.C. has put all the track stems on his bandcamp page so get to the remixing!!!

Time Pieces pt 2: The Surface is available on itunes so go help a starving artist out!

Icebird (rjd2 And Aaron Livingston) Announce New Album, The Abandoned Lullaby

rjd2 and Aaron Livingston have formed the duo Icebird, and together, the prolific producer and talented singer are excited to announce their debut album, The Abandoned Lullaby, which will be released October 11th on rjd2's own label, RJ's Electrical Connections.

For rjd2, Icebird is the next step in a 10-year career that has seen him grow from heralded crate digger to celebrated instrumentalist and songwriter, composing the theme music for Mad Men and TNT's Inside The NBA, while releasing albums like The Third Hand and Colossus. With The Abandoned Lullaby, rj is expanding his repertoire, by stepping back. "I went into The Abandoned Lullaby knowing my role exactly," explains rj. "Both the engineering and producing – I was able to focus on both here totally, more than almost anything I've done before."

And it's because of Livingston that rj feels so comfortable in this new role. Livingston brings his own history to the table, taking part in the Black Lily jam sessions that birthed the careers of Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild and being featured on The Roots' fan-favorite "Guns Are Drawn." The two first collaborated on "Crumbs Off The Table" from rj's Colossus album, and the resulting track had the two itching to work together again. "It was so exciting to see what Aaron would do with the songs," says rjd2. "He really is super clever as a writer."

Much of that cleverness is on display with "Going And Going. And Going," the album's lead single. rj's upbeat, snare- and guitar-heavy beat paves the way for Livingston's gritty, soulful vocals. "Language is always a code, and I wanted to use that idea to expand the range of what I can sing and say," explains Livingston, whose unique style shines through with lines like, "Forget your problems mama/ I'm the Dalai Lama up in here."

Sonically, "Going And Going. And Going" only touches on the musical diversity of The Abandoned Lullaby, which pulls from the duo's interest in creating art that mirrors life. "Stories about fabricated heroic shit don't interest me as much as something like a half-written lullaby," remarks rj. "I have an interest in art that portrays real world issues, that portrays the dichotomies of a 'balanced' human experience." The Abandoned Lullaby displays that balance throughout, making it easier for the duo to explore new artistic freedoms. "This is the first time I've had someone else at the controls for an entire project," explains Livingston. "It gave me room to really explore my voice – and what I can say with it."

Download:  "Going And Going. And Going"

Dirt Nasty and Jack Splash Create New Group 'Chainswangaz'

Here is the first of five videos/songs that are incredibly wrong, offensive and very funny. If you don't like wrong and offensive please delete.

Charlie Sheen & 2 Live Crew Star In The First Of A Five Part Video Series
Leading to Debut EP Dropping September 8th

Note: This is potentially offensive stuff if taken into the wrong perceptive mind. If you aren't into nasty hardcore sex humor and taking shots at everyone then read no further and click absolutely no links related to this.
The unpredictable and highly entertaining rapper Dirt Nasty and Grammy award winning producer Jack Splash have teamed up to form a new group called CHAINSWANGAZ. The group was formed out of a mutual love of hip hop, humor, all things nasty and a reverence for Rick Rubin, Too Short and 2 Live Crew. The duo called in said idols Too Short and 2 Live Crew to collaborate in the studio along with Warren G and made a hilariously wrong and impressively skillful EP and five videos.

The first single 'Steak And Mash Potatoes' features Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew and the video features Charlie Sheen in his first ever music video appearance. Dirt says of Charlie's involvement in the project, "For some strange reason Charlie actually loves the music we're making and thinks I'm a good rapper." Jack Splash explains the impetus for the project as "My favorite producer is Rick Rubin and Dirt grew up in Oakland listening to Too Short and 2 Live Crew, so we decided to put those worlds together and do some brand new filthy shit and have some fun".

Chainswangaz will be releasing their first EP titled 'EXTENDED PACKAGE' for free download to all of their fans via their website on September 8th

Quotes from some friends (we didn't write them so don't shoot the messenger!):

"This is some music to get your dick sucked to!"---TOO SHORT

"Jack Splash is an enigma wrapped in a riddle inside the labyrinth! Dirt Nasty is brilliant at being exactly what he is: a pimp-ass Bay Area partyboy muthafucka! I love it!"---RAS KASS

"Not since Tony and Maria in Westside Story has there been such a beautiful White-Latino musical affair!"---STRETCH ARMSTRONG

"This is some outer space party shit...intergalactic booty shaking music"---ALCHEMIST

"I'm about as backpack as they come and I overly approve of this music. Need I say more?"---EVIDENCE

Dinner At The Thompson's performing in Tampa June 2nd

Dinner At The Thompson's, the French-American duo of songstress Lucille Tee and producer/multi-instrumentalist Fablive, is excited to release "It All Began," the latest single from their forthcoming sophomore album, "Off The Grid," which will be released on May 17th via Earth At Work Records. The new single is a funk-fueled groove with a strong bass line and some quirky instrumental samples, including a mix of brass and muffled electric keys, that serve as the perfect compliment for the song's weaving tales of seedy underworld characters courtesy of Lucille's strong story-telling.

Complimenting the song, director Guillaume Cosson filmed the video as a sequence shot, an uninterrupted weaving of shots that streams its way throughout the video, pulling the viewer further in with each new development. And as impressive as the video is -- which is to say, very; YouTube's Music Page will be featuring the video this Friday -- the super catchy hook, driven by Lucille's infectious vocals, is just as memorable, making this latest single from Dinner At The Thompson's a true standout.

Dinner At The Thompson's Off The Grid will be released May 17th on Earth At Work Records via FatBeats Distribution.

Download: "It All Began"
Download: "rice & beans" ft guilty simpson 
Download: "how can I"

Look for them live at the orpheum in tampa florida THURSDAY JUNE 2nd!  Get Advance Tix for $8!!

TROPICAL HEATWAVE THIS SATURDAY AT THE ORPHEUM!!!

DJ Lazy summertime mix available for download

I just put this quick 40 minute mix together for fun.  It has a kinda light summertime vibe to it.  lemme know whatcha think and pass it around.  I wanna get some hits for it on soundcloud!  do it now!!!
  Dj lazy mix april 2011 by lazy108

Get the mix HERE

YOUNG WIDOWS ANNOUNCE FULL US TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM

NEW ALBUM COMING APRIL 12th ON TEMPORARY RESIDENCE LIMITED, SEVEN WEEK TOUR TO FOLLOW
In anticipation of the release of their third and most accomplished album, Louisville-based post-punk trio Young Widows have announced plans for a full US tour in support of the masterful In and Out of Youth and Lightness, dropping April 12th, 2011 on Temporary Residence Limited. Spanning a monstrous seven weeks, the trek finds the band originating with a hometown record release show preceding a three-week route across the east coast and Midwest, followed by an additional two-week run from the Pacific Northwest down the west coast (full dates below). Joining the band on all dates will be Australian labelmates My Disco.

Over the past five years Young Widows have exhibited a diehard work ethic with their relentless tour schedule, resulting in an awe-inspiring live show that is quickly becoming the stuff of legend. To say the band control the atmosphere of a room would be an understatement - utilizing their own lighting, dense grooves, and subsuming sonic textures the trio offer performances that are wholly captivating; easily distinguishable as "events" rather than just "shows". Exhibiting a well-tuned convergence of punk intensity, foreboding atmosphere, and highly confident execution, the nine mini-epics that comprise In and Out of Youth and Lightness will undoubtedly prove a prime canvas for some of the most raw, emotional shows of the year.


HEAR ALBUM SINGLE "FUTURE HEART"
HERE

READ AN INTERVIEW WITH SINGER/GUITARIST EVAN PATTERSON
HERE

VIEW ALBUM TRAILER HERE


http://vimeo.com/19947674

FULL TOUR DATES

April 28 - Louisville, KY - Headliner's
April 29 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
April 30 - Gainesville, FL - The Atlantic
May 1 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
May 2 - Orlando, FL - The Social
May 3 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
May 4 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone
May 5 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
May 6 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny brenda's
May 7 - Brooklyn, NY - Union Pool
May 8 - Boston, MA - Great Scott
May 9 - Burlington, VT - The Monkey Bar
May 10 - Montreal, QC - Casa Del Popolo
May 11 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
May 12 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison
May 13 - Detroit, MI - Small's
May 14 - Chicago - Beat Kitchen
May 15 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
May 16 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
May 17 - Madison, WI - The Project Lodge
June 2 - Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
June 3 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
June 4 - Salt Lake City, UT - Burt's Tiki Lounge
June 5 - Boise, ID - Neurolux
June 7 - Seattle, WA - Comet Tavern
June 8 - Portland, OR - Rotture
June 10 - San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
June 11 - Los Angeles, CA - TBA
June 12 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar
June 13 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
June 15 - Austin, TX - Red 7
June 16 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory

For more info
http://www.youngwidows.net/
http://www.myspace.com/youngwidows
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Young-Widows/37160148471

Dj Premier and Dynasty -Epic Dynasty (Official Video)

the girl dynasty doin her thing! fresh video and if you watch close you can get a glimpse of DJ lazy, B.C., DJ Sandman, Geno, Mudd Buddha, and The Orpheum!!! Good looks for tampa! And watch out on May 25th when Raekwon comes to the state theatre alongside Dynasty, The Rukus, Infinite Skillz, B.C. and DJ Sandman!!!

New Balance Custom U574

New Balance Custom U574: "


Following the launch of New Balance’s Custom U574 initiative in New York, the brand further highlights the importance of its made in America customization process. New Balance’s Norridgewock, Maine factory handles roughly 25% of all New Balance “Made in the US” shoes as the customization process allows you several choices for design such as suedes, meshes, laces, logos and mid and outsoles. Head over to New Balance’s microsite to customize your pair of 574s.

Sneaker Freaker: New Balance Will and Kate Royal Competition

Sneaker Freaker: New Balance Will and Kate Royal Competition: "


To commemorate the highly publicized Royal Wedding, which is scheduled to occur on April 29, New Balance has designed this limited edition pair of trainers. Handmade-to-measure from the most regal velvet suede and mesh materials, each pair comes complete with personalized “Will” and “Kate” embroidery. With only 10 pairs available worldwide, New Balance is hosting a Facebook competition this week to give the shoes away during the London Marathon. To be eligible, running couples named “WIlliam” and “Kate” must log on to the brand’s newly created page and upload photos of themselves for a chance to win.

Source: Sneaker Freaker