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Dwight Anderson: All of Me

Valerie — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:01:49 +0000

Toronto native, Dwight Anderson is one of those people where performing and singing has come naturally. At 6 years old, the singer was already impressing audiences at his church. By adolescence, he took his passion further by joining talent shows and recording personal demos.

Fast forward today and the singer has already recorded and released his debut compilation. All of Me, gave the singer a solid foot inside the music world. With his soulful vocals and simple yet catchy R&B rhythms, the songs he creates are instantly likable. Perfect for singing along to and simply chilling in.

Most of the songs on here are a couple of years old but it’s still quite a find. His first big hit, Oh No, gained the singer a solid radio airplay. It’s a slow and smooth R&B style cut that highlights great harmonies and the singer’s beautiful vocals. He didn’t stop there, it was followed by other hits like So Beautiful and Holdin’ On, which is also included in this compilation.

Currently, the singer is working more behind the scenes. He’s credited as penning tunes for various artists including Canadian Idol runner-up, Gary Beals. One of the tracks he wrote for the singer actually earned the young newcomer a Best in R&B/Soul Juno nomination.

Citing Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Jodeci and Boyz II Men among his many influences, it’s not hard to see this reflected in his music. There’s a nice old-school touch to most of his songs that make it instantly ‘groove-able’ even on first listen.

Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. One of the best R&B records I’ve come across for this year. The best part is that this one is offered for free download, so go check it out. Enjoy!

Ill Poetic Presents: Joe Budden Meets Portishead “Mood Muzik’s Third” REMASTERED

Valerie — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:01:47 +0000

Initially released back in 2008, Mood Muzik 3 was a mash-up compilation between Joe Budden�s project as well Portishead�s current and old music. By 2010, the people behind the scenes decided to remaster the record to coincide with Joe Budden�s Mood Muzik 4 album.

This time around though, the tracks are more polished and they�ve snuck in a bonus cut for the fans. Although the whole mash-up thing has died down, this is still a great find if you�re fans of either Joe Budden or Portishead.

For the unfamiliar, here�s a little background for both artists in the mashup. Joe Budden is an American rapper from Jersey. He’s a solo artist but is also a part of hip hop crew, Slaughterhouse. Initially signed onto Def Jam, he eventually left for personal reasons. Despite the drawback, he took this freedom and created his own compilation and mixtapes.

Meanwhile, Portishead probably needs no introduction. They�re one of the bands that spearheaded trip-hop music back in the early 90s. Fronted by the Beth Gibbons, their sound is both mesmerizing and experimental. The band were on tour as recent as 2011 even though they went on hiatus for awhile, they eventually decided to perform again as a band.

This remastered mash-up brings two of these opposing forces together to compose a sonically interesting result. Several tracks that capture the mash-up essence perfectly are Warfare, opening cut, Hiatus; and Thou Shall Not Fall.

Overall, it�s a nice little combo if you want to be a bit experimental with your playlist. Mash-ups may no longer be en-vouge but this one is worth the listen. Check it out.

Track list:
1. Hiatus
2. Dear Diary
3. Roll Call
4. Family Reunion
5. Long Way To Go
6. Secrets
7. Warfare
8. Thou Shall Not Fall
9. Ventilation
10. All Of Me
11. 11 Talk To ‘Em (Bonus Song)

The Specktators: About That Life

Mona — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:01:32 +0000

After their hit albums Familiar With Floss and The Sunroom, The Specktators graces the FrostClick scene with another sumptuous collection in About That Life.

Formed in 2009, The Specktators is a two-man hip hop crew consisting of brothers Matt Duda (Moe-T) and Patrick Duda (Packi). Their music can be described as a blend of hip hop and electronic music with hints of other genres such as r&b, pop, and dance.

About That Life, released last October 2012, is a tightly-packed collection boasting with 13 songs oozing with great taste and a high level of musicality. After a compelling intro, Off the Leash sets the stage for some clean rapping set in an orgasmic background of steady beats and layered vocals.

Slow and sensual, Fever strengthens The Specktators‘ lyricism with an expansive vocabulary and poetic style. These integral elements combined with some smoking hot arrangement makes this a must-hear.

Nothing Like You feat. Miramage incorporates a healthy dose of electronic music and r&b vocals. The spacey atmosphere and smooth sailing lines will surely channel some chill vibes. While Breaking Point makes use of quirky piano tunes, creating a bubbly piece that’s really catchy to the ears.

All in all, The Specktators have concocted another strong release that will make a stronger core following.

Track list:
1. The Dream (Intro)
2. Off The Leash
3. Fever
4. The Campaign
5. Tell Me
6. Nothing Like You feat. MirImage
7. Proving Ground (Interlude)
8. Tighten Up feat. Nych G, Ajax Stacks
9. Show Me Somethin’
10. I Won’t Remember
11. Breaking Point
12. My City
13. The Pursuit (Outro)

The Grammar Club: Bioavailable

Mona — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:01:21 +0000

The best is yet to come for The Grammar Club, an alternative hiphop collective group that’s comprised of rotating musicians with different styles, creating albums that are distinct with one another.

Lead by Beefy and Shae Riley, Bioavailableis a seven-track collection that features a great lineup of guest vocalists such as Adam Warrock, Wheelie Cyberman, Jesse Dangerously, MC Frontalot, Wordburglar, and Kabuto the Phyton. The album was produced by Shae Riley and Ty Guenley.

Minutes within the album and you’ll immediately see why The Grammar Club has attracted a lot of attention in the indie scene. The collective attempts to combine mainstream pop and hiphop, producing a funky-ish upbeat rapping evident in the opening track Plastic Submarine.

Making room for experimentation, Sex Person featuring Wordburglar kicks it hard with danceable beats and clean lines. The chorus vibrates a steady energy that’s perfect for steady partying.

Boasting the same sass as the previous track, Get Laid is an easy-listening piece that makes use of evocative guitars and crisp notes. Last Good Day wraps the album with alternative pop stylings and moderate tempo. Riley’s smooth vocals blends well with Wheelie Cyberman‘s precise rapping.

Quality and style-wise, Bioavailable beats a lot of mainstream album as it presents a new taste for hiphop aficionados. So download, press play, and let this brilliant geekiness that is The Grammar Club fill your ears.

1. Plastic Submarine
2. Phonin’ it in
3. Sex Person
4. Get Laid
5. Four Fine Walls
6. No Worry Birdie
7. Last Good Day

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ANTHM: Joy & Pain

Valerie — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:01:16 +0000

German-born rapper and singer, ANTHM is out with his latest effort, Joy & Pain.� Right from his humble beginnings to where he is right now, he’s always had his music front and center.

This is a debut compilation for the artist. He made his first appearance by collaborating with Blu in Polaris (the track is featured here as well.) Although it had its shortcomings, there was something special about ANTHM.

Joy & Pain combines rap and a bit of R&B.� Formerly a Wall Street worker, his work ethic is quite present in the tracks while laced with his own style. Carrying 7 fresh tracks, listeners can easily dissect ANTHMs style and range just by listening to these.

Kicking things off with a short introduction is Fortuna, ANTHM combines a nice flow with some great mic skills. He follows it with God of Joy which is an upbeat dance pop affair. It’s a great piece of track that will definitely get you groovin’ from beginning to end. Siren’s Song is another upbeat number that features great rhythm and an awesome hip hop beat.

The second half of the short compilation features quieter tracks that emphasize on the artists’ more R&B/soul side. You get Polaris, done in collaboration with Blu, Be Still and of course, title track, Joy & Pain.

Overall, ANTHM’s compilation definitely has its shining moments. Laced with fun and catchy grooves as well as intelligent lyrics, the album is worth noting. Eventually, it’s something you’ll grow into. Check it out.

A.D.D: Just Wait For It…

Valerie — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:01:19 +0000

A.D.D. is an NYC duo of Amiel Cruz aka Twist and Ben Santiago aka Bennie Black,�they’ve�compiled a set of tracks that exude fun and engaging hip hop music.

A.D.D. is actually an acronym for �A Dynamic Duo.� They�re fairly new in the scene, having just formed back in 2011. According to their mini bio, they�re not looking to get a record deal, they just want a �team of believers� for their music.

Just Wait For It… is an independently produced compilation from the duo. The mini album features 8 cuts that range from pure hip hop rap to touches of pop and R&B.

The record starts with a smooth intro, before showing off their skills in,�No Love. Produced by DJ Leeroy Jenkins and Bennie Black, the single features a semi-upbeat R&B sound. Although the song isn�t really the strongest cut in the record, there are plenty of other tracks that best represent the boys and their skills.

For instance, Dear Mary produced by Nujabes, is one of the better singles on the album. It features nice guitar work in the background and mic skills that round up the mood of the cut nicely. Run It Back, sees the boys focus more on their smooth R&B side. This one also features one of the best mic skills you�ll find on the record. If you�re going to check out one track from the album, I�d recommend this one.

Overall, Just Wait For It… isn�t as polished as you�d expect but it definitely shows off the duo�s potential. It�ll be exciting to see how their sound evolves in their succeeding releases. Check it out.

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John Graham: Magic: Blanc et Noir

Natalie — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:03:04 +0000

After his highly successful release, Success in Retrograde, which was downloaded by nearly 170,000 people on FrostClick/FrostWire alone, John Graham is at it again. This time he decided to go an extra mile and release his most intriguing work to date. Magic: Blanc et Noir brings you 14 content heavy tracks with lyrics and energy that will get you hooked in no time. To make things even better John added few surprises, so now in addition to some great sounds you can expect a digital booklet with linear notes, lyrics, and more than unique artwork. There is also a special link to view a full length documentary which serves as a visual m�moire for the album. And if you didnt know who John Graham was prior to this release, you will certainly get to know him after watching the video (can not wait to see it – click here to watch it right now).

Magic: Blanc et Noir begins with woman’s vice (a narrator of sorts) giving, what sounds like, an introduction to the EP.
“You can not experience the happiness if you dont know how the pain feels like;
you can not see the beauty of the sun if you have never seen the rain and felt the cold;
you can not appreciate goodness if you never experienced evil..”

The contradicting forces, which are at the heart of human nature, are as it seems highly present throughout the tracks. From politics of oppression, religion, peer pressure, making ends meet, and the results for the choices that we make – turn this album into our daily life and ask us to go deeper to try to find an inspiration to act, make a change. And when you connect the thought provoking lyrics with professionally mastered beats and some soulful vocal samples, you know that this is one album that is definitely worth a download.

So go ahead and enjoy the music that takes you beyond what you thought you knew, beyond what most of the hip-hop we hear on the radio today stands for. The album is available to you under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License, which means that although you can not alter or transform the work in any way, you are more than welcome to copy and share the music with your friends and family as well as use it for your own personal or commercial projects. Share away!

Excerpt from “Ready Or Not”
Pardon the interruption my lyrics over percussion
are just another way to engage you in a discussion
What�s it gonna take to get the people to act
in their better interest when their presented the facts
For instance did you know that mass media�s owned by only 6 companies
so what you see in your homes
When your watching television and you think your alone,
they�re right there in your living room trying to make you a clone
But if you�re listening I know that your different,
you see the ignorance without a coincidence
Get out of bed today and rip up your resume
know there�s a better way by not living in yesterday
You are not defined by your title at work,
you�re not the car that you drive your not the style of your shirt
You�re more than what you acquire cause all the things that you got wont answer one simple question are you ready or not?

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CrayonBeats Presents Vol 4 : Girls Named Tiffany

Valerie — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:01:45 +0000

What started out as a personal space evolved into a haven for music, fashion and the arts. CrayonBeats is an online site that compiles and promotes musicians from across the globe. Spearheaded by two girls named Tiffany, the site was set up in 2006 and has evolved throughout the years.

CrayonBeats Presents Vol 4 is the site�s latest compilation album. It includes some of the best musicians with Tiffany in their names and features 10-tracks that range from acoustic pop to hip hop. The album is �also offered absolutely free and licensed under a Creative Commons License.
CrayonBeats Presents Vol. 4: Girls Named Tiffany by CrayonBeats

Expect nothing less than some of the best R&B tinged tracks from this compilation. You�ll find cuts from indie artists like Joi Tiffany, Tiffany Ivey, Tiffany Joy and Itz Tiffany, to name a few.

I Get Ill is a nice, smooth and slow cut reflecting on personal thoughts while Only Girl in the World by Tiffany Bell is a Rihanna cover. Her version is much slower and adds a depth that the Rihanna version doesn�t have.

Meanwhile, Take A Number from Tiffany Joy is one of the more upbeat cuts on the album. The Buenos Aires-based singer first started in 2002, releasing her debut compilation Return to Bliss. On the other hand, fulfilling the rap slot in the record, Itz Tiffany, contributes Fake London Boy. A fun and uptempo rap track that rounds off the album nicely.

Crayon Beats Vol 4: Girls Named Tiffany is a rich compilation that brings in a lot of indie artists to the fore. Chances are you�ll find an artist who�s music might become a staple on your playlist. Grab the download for free and make sure to check out their site as well.

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Eskar: The EP (Debut)

Valerie — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:01:35 +0000

West Yorkshire rap artist, Eskar is making his mark in the online hip hop world.

The aptly titled �The E.P.� is a 10-track compilation recorded back in 2011. Although it was meant to be released soon after; time, school, money and other events hindered the artist from doing so.

Luckily, he�s managed to still move forward with the debut and eventually offer this cool compilation for free download. Filled with samples, catchy and sometimes jazzy beats as well as some solid skills on the mic, Eskar is certainly an artist to check out.

The record brings in a lot of traditional style rap beats, coupled with a UK accent on the mic. This adds a nice little touch to the easy-listening tempos and mood found in most of the cuts.

A few tracks that pop out from the compilation include second cut, Music, which narrates the rapper�s struggles and gripes about music. Discourse, is another strong cut with a moody vibe while Abyss, is a more reflective song with a nice, slightly upbeat me background cut.

Although the album is far from perfect, it does have a certain charm that�s fun to listen to. This is the first record for the young rapper and it�s interesting to see where he�ll take his talent. For the meantime, check out the album and see if you dig it.

Friends With The Help: Confidence

Valerie — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:01:13 +0000

Friends with the Help is a trio made up of�Low Lux, Young Nige, and DJ K-Rec. Hailing from Toronto, Confidence is the group’s second release.�Their first release was a mixtape with 17 tracks.

Ever since, they’ve honed their sound to create not only great beats or spinning awesome samples but to also include authentic lyrics as they share their stories.

Confidence is equipped with 13 tracks where the boys showcase more tricks up their sleeves. Their expert use of samples and vivid storytelling makes for an entertaining listen.�

Confidence by Friends With The Help

The first few tracks in the record already give listeners a great idea on how the boys spin tracks and inject their own personality into it. Chickens is a catchy single that features a laid back Cypress Hill touch combined with a little bit of �Chumbawamba. Second single, Helping, gets a little help from Jonie Mitchell. The track beautifully mixes Jonie’s voice along with a nice looping beat.

Mama brings in a new touch. The cut sees the trio bringing in a female’s voice as they rap with a more somber lyrical touch. It’s a heartfelt single that showcases a slightly different angle of the trio. Other tracks worth noting include Love Thought, title track Confidence as well as, Hollywood Lux.

In the end, Friends with the Help is a group that should be on your radar. It’s clear that the boys are proud to be from Vancouver and they certainly make the Canadian hip hop scene slighty more interesting. Take a listen to this and grab the download if you like it.