The modern music industry’s Mitochondrial Eve returns with a fervor to prove – once again – that despite all patriarchal restrictions and destruction: she who bears the womb… the forever battlefield, and said burden… is she who is best equipped to commandeer the cultural revolution. Who rev the world? Girls.
Maya Arulpragasam came onto the scene in 2005 with her debut, Arular. M.I.A. mirrors the past – leading by sample – and marks the future. From sound to sentiment to style, she lays the groundwork for the new underground of which she spoke in NME
Chris Brown may have 20/20 vision, but shineblocker logic seems to keep slipping past his periphery… I don’t see how you gon’ hate from outside the club – you can’t even get in?
This one was supposed to be easy. A new album from a star as bright as Beyonce is supposed to sell itself. Albums like 4, are more akin to moments in time that will define the era perfectly in retrospect, than just 14 mastered tracks on a disc.
Here’s a goodie I’ve been saving on my mac for myself. Just thought I’d share. It’s that good. Atlanta based producer Savvy Society mixed “Afromerica,” the sample for Kanye West’s single “Power” with Major Lazer’s “Pod De Floor” and A-Trak’s mix of Drake’s “Money To Blow” for Tabloid. Savvy Society’s upcoming project Tribal Dance features new songs by indie music darlings like Sye Spence, Corinne Stevie, Richelle L. Brown, Jay Scott & more will be released soon. Until now enjoy this. Listen and download after the jump.
“With a bad bitch that came from Sri Lanka.” With that line Nicki Minaj gave us a nasty reminder why M.I.A. will and forever be a necessary staple in popular music. M.I.A. could have done the job herself with /\/\/\Y/\, her last album. But her big mouth got her into trouble on that one. Even Diplo thought it sucked. Call ViCKi LEEKX, a redux or dance floor apology, but M.I.A.’s recently released 36-minute mixtape makes it clear when she gets it right.
Atlanta based producer Ethereal recently released his remix, or as he dubs it 'ETHERRMX' of Yelawolf's already hype track "I'm The Shit." Also download new tracks from Kid Cudi, N.E.R.D, Ben Carson and more after the jump.
Read MoreIndie rap duo Mach 5 recently released their latest project, the "Double Dare EP." And While you're at it, check out these fresh tracks from Chromeo, Jay Scott, Trackademicks, Phonte, How To Dress Well and more.
Read MoreDiplo went in on the remix of Sia's latest single "Clap Your Hands." If you didn't know Sia is responsible for the penning few good tracks on Christina Aguilera's new album Bionic.
Read MoreLazerProof is an unexpected but perfectly matched collaboration with La Roux. Like previous mixtapes with Santigold & M.I.A., Diplo pulls out every stop to reinvent La Roux's records.
Read MoreIf you're in Atlanta you know Gucci Mane was recently released from jail. Gucci is Mad Decent's favorite rapper and to celebrate they've got another official Limited Edition T-shirt.
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