@KeorMeteor – ‘Boys in Blue’ EP (FFO: Mr Green, Jabbathakut, Runone & Molotov)

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on January 28, 2013
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This is a beat tape with quite an interesting twist to it, and one I can safely say I have never heard before. Keor Meteor has released this EP with the coppers in mind. The beats are cut well, and I’m a big fan of the even and warm instrumental and production. The vocal cuts are all around the theme of crime and/or the Police, and are full of a healthy dose of sarcasm and quite frankly, very funny clips. Es-K and DJ Ivan6 both make guest apparences, but add their own flavour and colour to the project.

Overall this is a fun and well put together tape. For fans of Mr Green, Jabbathakut, Runone & Molotov.

@ShezAronly – ‘Take Me’ Rockstone Sessions (Music Video)

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on January 28, 2013
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Alright, so this isn’t strictly on a hippity hoppity tip, it’s more to the rhythm and blues/folky side of things, but since every other rapper and their mum uses singer song writers to get a nice hook for their songs, then you’ll forgive us for promoting Shezar. She has a whole heap of talent, and her voice doesn’t need any auto-tune to hold a note (I know right, you can sing without a computer. It’s crazy but true). She has an impressive set of lungs, and would seat nicely at an acoustic spoken-word or freestyle jam for sure.

Alright, alright here’s a collaboration she did with Wretch 32 and Devlin. Happy now?

@SacramentoKnoxx – ‘Dear Vaughn’ (Free Track) ‘Idle No More World Indigenous Sovereignty Movement’

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on January 28, 2013
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Sacramento Knoxx has released an extremely passionate and sincere track that coincide with ‘Idle No More’ grassroots Founders and Organizers from across Canada, in Solidarity with Common Causes – a new initiative bringing together social justice, environmental, labour and other Activist Groups. The song is an open letter to the MC’s estranged father, and touches on the struggles of the Native Americans, a cause that is often forgotten. I’m very happy that there are rappers out there promoting causes and issues like this. Keep on.

The production is by J Dilla, and although I’m a fan of the late, great man don’t let your own personal opinions about him, or people jumping on his bandwagon to get in the way of this song. Sacramento Knoxx’s content and style work really well with J Dilla’s beats, but with or without it, it would still be a great track. For more information on Idle No More, check the Bandcamp above.

Words: Aimee

@DJPain1 – Promoting Your Music Online (Instructional Videos)

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on January 28, 2013
Posted in: Events, FAQ, Music Videos, News. 1 Comment

DJ and producer, DJ Pain 1 breaks it down in some very informative videos, giving people advice on how to go about promoting yourselves, and your music. Some of his advice and tips are just plain common sense, and some aren’t so obvious, but either way if you’re a small artist, I strongly suggest you take a few minutes out of your day and watch these videos. DJ Pain 1 is a straight forward and honest dude, and considering he lives off his music, he knows a thing or two about how to be make a career. It doesn’t matter if you’re fan of his music or not, he’s worked hard, and has a lot of good knowledge to share.

Whatever success means to you, be it getting your video 1000 plays, regular shows, or having it pay your rent, these video were very interesting. Don’t spam, and get a Twitter account!

Social vs. Antisocial Media (1 of 2)

Social vs. Antisocial Media (2 of 2)

Getting Music “Out There”

Getting Beats to Recording Artists

The Numbers Game

Maximizing traffic

Tracking numbers

Email Marketing

Gaining Fans Through Social Media

@mrMCMF – ‘Lost In The World’ (Free Download) FFO: Lupe, Aesop Rock

Posted by hiphoplifeandtimes on January 28, 2013
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An interestingly crafted and clever track by New Jersey local MC/producer, MCMF. It’s unpredictable and even though it has a vocal hook, doesn’t rely on that to back the song out. Reminiscent of Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool and maybe some Aesop Rock throw in there, especially his newer stuff.

To download the song click these very link and give it a listen for yourself.