BRAND NEW Leak: Logic – Nasty and Recent Signing to Def Jam

Wow…I’m at a loss for words with the most recent release off of Logic’s upcoming mixtape, ‘Welcome To Forever’ entitled ‘Nasty’. This song is impossible not to immediately put under the category of “Best Songs of 2013” already. The beat is a banger, incorporating a 1970’s like chant of the word “Nasty!” in the background. Produced by the legendary Don Cannon, the beat has a hard hitting snare drum and bass that complements the entire track. The piano medley adds an entire new element to the song when you hear it behind the lyrical talent of the Maryland MC. There is a point when the beat drops out near the end and is replaced by a heartbeat, over which Logic implements spine-chilling lyrics.

Logic – ‘Welcome To Forever’ Artwork

Just recently Logic signed to Def Jam Records and assured his fans that, “Ain’t nothing change but the bank account.” Which is welcomed with open arms by any hip-hop fan, as we have all seen mainstream industry reflect poorly on artists and completely diminish what they once were. Especially when Hip-hop artist ‘Wax’, who was signed by Def Jam, recently disbanded from the label partially because he wasn’t happy with the amount of freedom they allowed him with his music. Let’s all just hope he’s not lying and will stick to the strong hip-hop roots that we’ve come to know and love him for. Being a lifetime fan of his music myself, it is honestly amazing to finally see him get signed and get the recognition he’s always deserved. Check out the new song and definitely get the new mixtape, ‘Welcome to Forever’ on May 7th.

Peace and Love,
Evan Vogel

BRAND NEW J. Cole – Maine On Fire (Just Released)

This is a brand new song released just minutes ago. There is no knowing as of yet if it will appear on his new album, ‘Born Sinner’ which has been moved to an early Summer release. I sure hope it finds a spot on there though. The beat has such an infectious rhythm and I love the brass instrument that can be heard in the background. As well as the ‘hi-hat’ type done on the piano. Naturally, lyrically, J. Cole is the ‘mayne on fire’…pun intended. The chorus sings out, “Maine on fire, top down bitch, I ain’t no liar, Henny on the rocks, plenty on the watch, middle fingers to the one’s who say we can’t go higher…” It is one of my favorite Cole choruses to vibe with to date. Don’t miss this song and DEFINITELY don’t miss his Sophomore album effort, ‘Born SInner’ coming out June 25th.

J. Cole Born Sinner – June 25th, 2013

Peace and Love,
Evan Vogel

New Leak From Tech N9ne’s Next Studio Album ‘Something Else’ – B.I.T.C.H. ft. T-Pain

Brand new banger from Tech N9ne ft. T-Pain! This is the first full song released from Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne’s next album, ‘Something Else’ being released Summer 2013. June 25th, to be exact. This song is classic N9ne, he has impeccable flow and a beat you can’t help but to nod your head and move along with. His record label, Strange Music, just released a mixtape for FREE download called the ‘Strange Music Independent Powerhouse 2013 Sampler’. In all honesty it is one of the most genius marketing plans that I have ever seen. It contains 2 or more songs from every artist signed to the Strange Music label. These songs are all contained within larger projects being released by their respective artists at some point this year. It contains music from the likes of: Ces Cru, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Wrekonize, Prozak, Stevie Stone, etc.

‘Something Else’ – Deluxe Edition

It is such a great way to expose other talent on the label and gives people a taste of what is to come, without spoiling the full album. Plus, it’s free…Much of the songs are just two minute samples of the songs which creates a sense of urgency for the final products which is great. The song B.I.T.C.H. (Breaking In To Colored Houses) is the full song that Tech released on the Sampler tape and it features T-Pain on the chorus and it bears strong resemblance to F**k Food ft. T-Pain off of, ‘All 6’s and 7’s’ (Tech N9ne’s last full studio album) in the feel that it gives off. A chorus that you can (And will) sing along with after you know the words. Check out this song and all the others off the sampler tape and watch out for Strange Music in 2013!

(FREE) DOWNLOAD LINK: http://strangemusicinc.com/sampler/

Peace and Love,
Evan Vogel