Some crispy drums aid The Confect through thier remix of the xx's latest track.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Al-Fatir - 50 Bricks [Audio]
After kicking off Faded Fridays with a full joint-EP, Al-Fatir returns with a new joint.
Faded Dreams coming soon.
We Are Dope: Criss Lyric [Interview]
Recently, Criss had a few words with The Girl They Call Es about music, Connecticut, the meaning of frass and more. Check it out.
I got my first taste of this CT emcee's talent back in 2011 when I was looking for tracks for my first 420 mixtape, Proposition 19. My NE brother, Front Page told me to check him out and when I heard his track, Yellow Jumpsuit, I knew that I just discovered a gem. And that was the beginning of me being a true fan of the one and only, Criss Lyric. Criss has to be one of the most talented and creative artists I've ever come across and he's still evolving into someone great. He is legitimately one of my favorite artists out right now. I have to admit, when I met him late last year here in Atlanta, and we were in my car on the way to and as we were at the studio, I was having a moment. I was quite silent and shy cause deep down inside, I was freaking out like a 13 year old girl at a Justin Bieber concert-front row! Imagine your favorite artist riding with you in your car-wouldn't you have a moment too?! But now, Criss has taken over the driver's seat and we're all riding with him as he travels down the road to greatness. I hit him up with some interesting, genuine questions and thoughts I had for him. Welcome to the mind behind the music, this is WeAreDope: Criss Lyric!
For starters, who is Criss Lyric and what is your specialty?
Criss Lyric is an artist, son, brother, uncle, best friend, worst enemy depending on who you're asking, but most importantly I'm an individual. I specialize in doing whatever I want, whether it's musically or just on some everyday life shit. For the most part, I'm just like everybody else in the world even if they're nothing like me; I have this sort of empathy when it comes to people, so I can understand others more than they can understand me, and I just want them to understand that.
How long have you been making music and was this something you always wanted to do?
I've been writing lyrics since I was 8 years old, but I didn't start creating actual music until I was about 16-17. When I was a kid I used to read, write, and draw a lot, so I was able to turn my thoughts into art before I knew anything of it. But I also fucked with animals a lot too, so for a time I wanted to be a veterinarian. I sucked at sports, never cared about cars or computers, and rap was the only thing I was totally comfortable with; it just felt right and I had fun doing it. So for the past 14 years I've just been perfecting my craft and I can honestly say I'm nowhere close to where I want to be or what I think I can be.
Read the full interview here
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
Al-Fatir & Criss Lyric - Jointventure [EP]
With Al-Fatir's Faded Dreams mixtape on the way and Criss Lyric's Indian Summer mixtape circulating the web, the two Connecticut natives come together and display their talents on their collaborative EP Jointventure. Five tracks with production by Aviles, DropxLife, Jiggy Hendrix, Jaynez, and Zulu.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
No Shade 3: 3rd Summer [Mixtape]
The Girl They Call Es once again links with ATLjunkie and 84Area to bring us their annual summer classic,
this year featuring Criss Lyric, Cashtro Crosby, Forte Bowie and more.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Hopsin - Ill Mind of Hopsin 5 [Video]
Heres the visual treatment for an amazing track from Hopsin. Enjoy
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
A-Nice Beats - The Ascension of Trill [Instrumental Mixtape]
Take a ride with A-Nice through his latest Instrumental Mixtape: The Ascension of Trill.
Download here. Trill Radio coming soon.
Download here. Trill Radio coming soon.
Curren$y & Harry Fraud - Cigarette Boats EP
Spitta's back with a dope collab project with Harry Fraud.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Ace Alexander & A-Nice Beats - Day 41 [Mixtape]
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Aja & Quin - Se7en Deadly Sins [Mixtape]
Seven Deadly Sins is a mixtape surrounded by broken heart and relationships that deal with all sins that can kill you. Spoken from a Female and Males view.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Lupe Fiasco - Go To Sleep [Audio]
I remember a snippet of this dropping around 'Lasers' time but it's probably best it didn't end up on there. Seems the old Lupe is back. Enjoy.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Kids These Days - Flashing Lights (Cover)
Kids These Days puts their own spin on the Kanye's 'Flashing Lights'.
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