Ziplock P just let this loose on his Instagram page around the same time everybody drops something: when the rest of the world is asleep. No release info yet, but I’m sure we’ll hear the end result sooner than later. Hopefully this bad boy is fire. It’d be nice to get that full length album from Pusha but Kanye’s the boss not me.
This is an interesting little tidbit of information regarding “New God Flow”. I mentioned in a tweet about a week ago that Kanye putting Wu-Tang legends on the album was a good look. Pusha seems to agree.
The second single from the upcoming Cruel Summer album only features two of the G.O.O.D. members. In some respect, these are the only guys on the label with real talent. Atleast in the realm of guys that Kanye is featuring heavy on the album. It’s a true sign of who Kanye believes actually has some bars.
Every time artwork for a new Kanye West related track surfaces on the internet, you get this feeling that it’s going to be a classic song. You know, the type of song that makes you think to yourself, “Am I witnessing the greatest artist in hip-hop history?” I’ll leave the answer to that question for you to decide but if you get that same feeling than the answer is simple.
Here is the artwork for the next Cruel Summer single. The album is set to drop in August.
After watching this video it’s clear that Pusha T knows he destroyed Wayne. Enough of this beef though. Let’s move on to some things that matter like when is this Clipse album coming? Probably never. Recognize one thing about Pusha T; Kanye’s influence has taught him to become very selfish. Pusha has realized that he has a lot more rapping talent than his brother Malice. So, maybe we might see this album at the end of Pusha’s career but it’s not likely.
“Exodus 23:1″ may have ended the unexplainable career of Lil’ Wayne. Now, that might be a major overstatement but let’s consider a few factors. In the modern sense of hip-hop beefs, (one that is not very substantial) Pusha murked Wayne. He took a metaphorical skateboard and placed it in the necessary spot. You may argue that Wayne’s career was already tailspining, but the response he gave Pusha was garbage. Just like the effort he put in on Tha Carter IV. Mixtape Wayne would have had none of that. If I even give this I Am Not A Human Being 2 album a listen, it’ll be something. Bring that syrup back Wayne, we miss Da Drought 3 days.
The AP sat down with Wayne and asked him about his recent rift with Pusha T. He gave us an answer that only makes us think he knew he got beat.
AP: What’s next musically? And what happened in the beef between you and Pusha T?
Lil Wayne: I just finished recording my “I Am Not a Human Being II” album. And we’re starting to work on the Young Money album. … It really wasn’t no beef, you know. It was just me. I just reacted. Just a reaction, a simple reaction. I don’t apologize for it because I’m human. But it was just my human reaction. I don’t take it back. But there’s no beef. Beef is a whole different thing. … I’ll move on.
Paying for top-level beats engineered by the game’s most sought-after producers is hardly a fresh concept—but in today’s hip-hop climate, where mainstream appeal tends to eclipse raw talent, heavy production has become all the more necessary. However, despite recurring radioplay, the producers behind the boards of hip-hop’s best beats aren’t being paid the dues they deserve. We’ve decided to breach protocol and illuminate the talents of the game’s finest, giving names to the genre’s anonymous sound manufacturers.
Harry Fraud
If there were ever an answer to New York’s recent drought in production creativity, it would be Harry Fraud. The Brooklynite’s journey into hip-hop, was as conventional as it was anti-climactic. He connected with French Montana through a mutual friend, and played him some beats over the course of a few studio sessions. Luckily for Montana, Fraud wasn’t one of the many wannabe trap producers looping synth and heavy bass beats-what French stumbled upon was a producer with a street-pop background, infatuation with sampling early ‘70s rock and ‘90s hip-hop, and affinity for what he deems “airy soundscapes” draped in his loops. Fraud broke into hip-hop’s mainstream with a distinctive sound that lets New York rap heads sigh and relax.
After gaining notoriety across the five boroughs, Fraud collaborated with Action Bronson on a number of beat burners, including his most recognized track, “Bird On A War.” His scattered sound has even made it into the arsenal of emerging D.C. trap-heavy star Fat Trel on his latest drop, Nightmare on E Street. His work on French’s “Shot Caller” exemplified his versatility and veiled penchant for early 90s tri-state area classics; sniping the trumpet off Lords of the Underground’s 1993 single, “Funky Child,” gives the modern track an old school jazz feel. Fraud’s climb to the mainstream starts and ends, however, with appearances on Juicy J’s “Stoner’s Night Pt. 2” and Wiz Khalifa’s “T.A.P.” Hopefully Fraud’s success will open the eyes of other New York producers to the too often forgotten concepts of creativity and originality.
Harry Fraud by All In My Head Music
Jahlil Beats
It’s a rap anomaly that a once unsigned kid from Chester, PA was in the lab churning out beats for hip-hop’s most boisterous upstart. Twenty-three year-old Jahil Beats, who was recently signed to Roc Nation, teamed up with Maybach Music Group’s Meek Mill on just about every level over the past year, including acting as executive producer on his debut mixtape Dreamchaser and follow-up Dreamchasers 2 and producing hits like “Ima Boss,” “Burn,” and “Flexing.” Today, Jahil—or Jungle Beats, his production tag—is in rap’s limelight. He has emerged as the producer that has rappers across the genre fiending for his talents.
His musical style is no more unique than most mainstream hip-hop producers. Starting largely with piano heavy beats, Jahlil has grown with his sounds, and become more accustomed to using heavy synths and live Hi-hats. His style, which is full of introduction and bridge vacant freestyle beats, can be easily identified with other MMG producers, like Cardiak, Lex Luger and Lil’ Lody. Seemingly aware that producers of approach have quickly has fallen from rap’s good graces, Jungle Beats is constantly working on refining his skills. In 2012 alone, he has worked with a plethora of artists who cater to distinctive production needs. His synth-heavy production for Chris Brown’s “Holla At Me” is a far cry from his work on Diggy’s “Everybody Late,” featuring Hi-hat heavy banger, and Lloyd Bank’s snare-based “Jackpot.”
Roc Nation’s headmaster Jay-Z’s ear for quality production is going unquestioned as he is enlists Jahil for spots on Willow Smith’s debut, J. Cole’s sophomore release, and hopefully a Jay-Z album. In the meantime, expect to see him destroy beats on Meek Mill’s debut album Dreams & Nightmares, set for a summer release.
Jahlil Beats by All In My Head Music
Clams Casino
Clams Casino has A$AP Rocky to thank for putting him on the hip-hop radar. While new wave fans deem him the hottest producer on the planet right now, the vast majority of hip-hop heads consider Clams a lame electronic crossover. He is primarily known in the genre for his work with pretty flacko, producing a number of jams off LiveLoveA$AP, including “Bass” and “Wassup.” Clams has been on the board for the likes of Lil B, Soulja Boy, and myriad other unique personalities in the rap spotlight. His musical background is primarily in electronic music, made evident in his bombastic Lil’ B instrumental, “Unchain Me,” as well as Soulja Boy’s earthy “All I Need.” If there was ever a time for an electro producer like Clams to shine, this is it—the American electronica craze is at a peak. Clams does not shy away from experimentalism: he features gorgeous, vocally distorted Adele and Bjork samples on his Soulja Boy beats, and an emotive instrumental on Max Miller’s “Angels.”
Recently, the New Jersey native stepped out of the shadows to release his own instrumental projects. The Instrumentals mixtape, falsely dubbed an instant classic by the pretentious folks at Pitchfork, grew the producer’s musical repertoire. Clams even used it to secure a record deal with Tri Angle Records. Those expecting more of the knotty, romantic R&B infusions that connected him to the Weekend won’t initially be pleased with the solo record’s style—but, ultimately, they’re learn to appreciate the abstract direction he has taken for the recently released Rainforest EP. Though disparaging to hip-hop purists, Clams’ style is a new benchmark in the hip-hop/electronic revolution.
Clams Casino by All In My Head Music
Hit-Boy
It’s impossible to leave out the G.O.O.D. Music signee who gave us both “Niggas In Paris” and “Goldie” over the last 10 months. The only Grammy-nominated producer to make this list is enjoying his recurring radio royalty checks from Kanye West and A$AP Rocky, but it wasn’t always diamonds and gold for the Burbank, CA-based producer. Hit-Boy has come a long way from his failed Snoop Doog and Dom Kennedy production experiments. A quick listen to Dom’s “CDC” epitomizes his once shaky talent, but all it took was a few studio sessions with Kanye and the G.O.O.D. Music team to harness his skills—and let loose a number of Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Friday hits, such as the heart-warming, “Christmas In Harlem.” The keyboard-heavy producer has been working with G.O.O.D almost exclusively since becoming a label member a year ago. Crafting beats only with heavy-hitting keyboard synth kits, Hit-Boy has made a name for himself without garnering a lot of diversity for his sound.
With the G.O.O.D. Music compilation album and solo affair from Pusha T on the way, you know Hit-Boy is cooking up something filthy. In fact, he recently said that he plans to take a different approach to his production on these projects: to honor his sonic idol, Scott Storch, Hit Boy will infuse his production with a variety of genre-straddling sounds, from R&B to club-heavy rap hits. Maybe we’ll even get an improved version of his 2011 R&B production blunders on the G.O.O.D. Music Compilation—yes, Kelly Rowland, we’re talking about you. Oh, and apparently he raps, as well: be on the lookout for Hit-Boy’s debut single “Jay-Z Interview” coming this month. Speaking of producers-turned-rappers…
Hit-Boy by All In My Head Music1
Space Ghost Purpp
Building his brand with a steady stream of collaborations and solo projects for the past few years has paid off for Space Ghost Purrp (SGP). The producer-turned-rapper and back again claimed his MC moniker from ‘90s TV show Spaceghost Coast to Coast. Maintaining the ‘90s theme keeps SGP fresh, and appeals to rappers like Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, and the ever-popular A$AP Rocky. His Pheel Tha Phonk 1990 features odd Mortal Kombat soundbites (and also happens to be the weapon of choice for the Miami native). It throws the listener off.
Primarily known for producing his own beats, SGP puts a modern spin on early ‘90s baby underground rap. He strategically retools hip-hop history by mixing southern bounce and trap elements with A Tribe Called Quest-style whistles, as evidenced by tracks like Wiz Khalifa’s “T.A.P.” and Juicy J’s “20 Zip Zags.” SGP’s most noteworthy beat belongs in the hands of modern day rock icon A$AP Rocky. Laying a variety bleeps over other bleeps creates a unique and lively loop. What separates SGP from the rest of this list is his lack of a chart-topping, mainstream hit. It’s not that his production style doesn’t call for it—he’s just waiting for a call from his hometown hero, Rick Ross.
For the first time as a collective, the G.O.O.D. Music duo and 2 Chainz performed their single “Mercy”. No Kanye? No problem. Pusha T dressing in all black again as well. Looks like Wayne really lost this time.
Check it, fool. As always, a bunch of songs that have been in rotation on my iTunes. Enjoy some cuts from Freddie Gibbs, Pusha T, EPMD, Roscoe and a bunch more.
ASAP Rocky found himself in the lab with legendary producer Swizz Beatz this week. Meanwhile out in the UK, G.O.O.D. Music stars Big Sean & Pusha T found themselves getting proper with southern rap genius Mannie Fresh. Cuts from their studio session are supposedly going to make the G.O.O.D. Music collaboration album.
