ALBUM | Kanye West – ‘Yeezus’

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Kanye is Kanye. And Kanye is brilliant. Even if you hate him on a personal level, if you appreciate good (excellent) music, you respectfully hate him. Then you hate yourself for loving his music because you know it wouldn’t be as complex and sophisticated if he didn’t possess the exact attributes you hate. Yeezus is just that–full of grandeur and pretentiousness that we all know are fully justified by the nearly-unmatched quality of his work. He’s like Gatsby meets Liberace meets Lamborghini meets Lennon meets Pharaoh (in the son of god Ra sense, just look at the album title for track #3).

Yeezus definitely marks “the monster about to come alive again,” as heard in the opening song “On Sight.” The album is dark, dirty, and disgusting through a dark dystopian chaotic synth sound juxtaposed with tribal, almost primal-feeling percussion. It appears that this album aims to set Kanye’s legacy in the eyes of the people, perhaps even himself, by seizing the staff and proclaiming that he doesn’t care about your opinion, he is the best. This sentiment displays in “New Slaves” when he raps “You see there’s leaders and there’s followers, but I’d rather be a dick than a swallower.” Maybe it’s a declaration to reaffirm his beliefs as well as ours because of his newborn child. Perhaps Kanye created Yeezus because he knew his life, possibly his music too, would never be the same after his baby. We don’t doubt Kanye will continue to meld musical magic, but this latest event could mark an evolution of Mr. West. Whatever the outcome, we’re thankful for Yeezus.

Free Download: Yeezus [Full Album]

1. On Sight – Download
2. Black Skinhead – Download
3. I Am A God – Download
4. New Slaves (feat. Frank Ocean) – Download
5. Hold My Liquor (feat. Chief Keef & Justin Vernon) – Download
6. Im In It (feat. Justin Vernon) – Download
7. Blood On The Leaves – Download
8. Guilt Trip (feat. KiD CuDi) – Download
9. Send It Up (feat. King L) – Download
10. Bound 2 (feat. Charlie Wilson) – Download

Free Download: Yeezus [Full Album]

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DJ SET | Benzi – “Girl Trapz: Volume 3″

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This originally dropped on Diplo’s radio show “Diplo & Friends,” but here’s the full-length mix from international DJ Benzi. Just look below at the lineup on this mix. It’s like ten Now That’s What I Call Music CDs. Prepare to be thrown back.

BENZI | GIRL TRAPZ | VOLUME THREE
01 | Lambo – Ass Everywhere (Get Right Recs)
02 | Timbaland & Drake – Say Something (eSenTRIK Remix)
03 | DJ Drama – So Many Girls (DJR Remix)
04 | Disclosure – You & Me (Baauer Remix)
05 | Ciara & Missy Elliot – 1, 2 Step
06 | Cathy Dennis – Touch Me (J-Lah Remix)
07 | Britney Spears x Sinjin Hawke – Toxic Dust (Benzi Edit)
08 | Sisqo – Thong Song (Shift Key Remix)
09 | Mack Blajik – Feelin U
10 | DJ Yolo Bear – Make U Touch My
11 | T2 & Jodie – Heartbroken (Hesk Remix)
12 | Aaliyah – One In A Million (DJ Tiga Remix)
13 | Brenmar – Trouble
14 | gLAdiator – You Should Know Why
15 | Jeremih – Gurlz Gon Wyld (Taste Tester Remix – RL Grime Edit)
16 | Cassie – All The Love (Kingdom Edit)
17 | J-Cole & Miguel – Power Trip (Two Fresh Remix)
18 | Three Six Mafia – Got Ya Hooked
19 | Loudpvck – Becky
20 | Something For The People – My Love Is The Shhh (Benzi vs Sega Edit)
21 | Shift Key – What We Had
22 | Britney Spears – Slave 4 U (Aylen Remix)
23 | Ciara – Body Party (Kiff Remix)
24 | Yung Satan – Down
25 | Obey City – That Molly
26 | Jitta On The Track – Mollylujah (SWVZY Remix) (Get Right Recs)
27 | Isley Brothers – Between The Sheets (Ticklish Remix)
28 | Grandtheft – Give Me More
29 | Nelly & Kelly Rowland – Dilemma (SPF 666 Remix – Benzi Edit)
30 | Ashanti – Baby
31 | Manikan – GGGGettin Head (Bosstone Remix)
32 | Rihanna & Kanye West – Jump (Club Cheval vs Benzi VIP Edit)
33 | Ticklish – Rescue Me
34 | Sweater Beats – Make A Move (Branchez Remix)
35 | Andre 3000 – Prototype (eSenTRIK Remix)
36 | The-Dream – Rockin’ That Thang
37 | Falcons – Oops
38 | Case – Touch Me, Tease Me (J-Lah Remix)
39 | Water Meego – Only Think Of U
40 | Hydrabadd – Sanctuary (Heroes x Villains Remix)
41 | Banks – Fall Over (Djemba Djemba Remix)
42 | Passion Pit – Constant Conversations (Xaphoon Jones Remix)
43 | Katy B – On A Mission (Tenorless Remix)
44 | Kaos – Come Alive
45 | The Fugees – Ready or Not (:DFACE Remix)
46 | The-Dream – Fancy (Sinjin Hawke Edit)
47 | Djemba Djemba – Stahp

Download: Girl Trapz: Volume 3

VIDEO | Yuna – “I Wanna Go”

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Here’s Yuna’s press release for “I Wanna Go”:

June 17, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Malaysian-born songstress YUNA has teamed up with VEVO to premiere her highly anticipated music video for “I Wanna Go.”  “The ‘I Wanna Go’ video was so much fun to shoot,” exclaims YUNA.  “My friends, Julian Schratter, Didi Ramlan and I brainstormed the idea for the video, shot it on the Super8 and the outcome was beautiful!  I hope the fans will enjoy the colours, the city, the sun and the sea just as much as I did!” 

“I Wanna Go” was produced by INCUBUS guitarist Mike Einziger, and is featured on YUNA’s most recent release, ‘Sixth Street.’ The five-song digital EP was YUNA’s debut with record label Verve Records, and was released last month.  The EP is currently available for purchase on iTunes, and “Let Love Come Through,” another track featured on ‘Sixth Street,’ can be heard here.

Rolling Stone has championed YUNA as having, “certified indie cred and massive pop potential,” and Complex described her as, “a deeply refreshing addition to America’s musical landscape.”  She’s performed on national television, was a finalist for MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band In The World,” has played both Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, and has had multiple songs featured in movies and on soundtracks.  Most recently, she appeared on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno,” where she performed her duet with multi-platinum recording artist OWL CITY, “Shine Your Way,” the theme song in Dream Works Animation’s 3D comedy, THE CROODS.

DUBSTEP | Figure – “Perfect Timing” (Stick Up Kids)

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Figure published this track a few days ago and we’re obsessed. The dubstep/drum & bass artist has such an intense, signature sound that amps up any situation. Stay tuned for his October album Monsters Vol.4.

Download: Perfect Timing (Step Up Kids)

VIDEO | Chris Brown f/ Aaliyah – “Don’t Think They Know”

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Chris Brown filmed this video in Compton last month for his song “Don’t Think They Know,” which features unreleased vocals from the late, great Aaliyah. This video and track are a preview for his upcoming album release X, scheduled to drop July 16th.