Instant classic Hip Hop duo The Other Guys sync up with Von Pea and Donwill of Tanya Morgan for the offical video of their latest single, Blow My Mind. The track is one of 13 from their upcoming HiPNOTT Records debut album titled Seeds of Ambition. Production credit by The Other Guys. Blow My Mind has Isaiah verbally sparing with Von Pea and Donwill over mellow fellow beats, making the track sound effortless and giving listeners a glimpse of what’s to come on the forthcoming album. Continue reading “the other guys | blow my mind | official video”
the other guys + yu + substantial // memories fade
the other guys + yu + substantial // memories fade
Those most elegant practitioners of the old school rap The Other Guys hit the road runnin’ with the brand new single Memories Fade. However, this time out the Washington, D.C. based duo team up with Mello Music Group’s yU (of Diamond District) and Substantial. The first single Memories Fade is taken from their forthcoming The Opposite of Sex EP, it drops September 10th. Dig it. Peace. Continue reading “the other guys + yu + substantial // memories fade”
gems // all i ever
Washington D.C.-based project GEMS is Clifford John Usher and Lindsay Pitts. And theirs is a sound piled high with all the angel’s breath heaven could spare and the hollow bird bones of a light feathered durable ambiance. The song “All I Ever,” reminds me of something from the Cocteau Twins of yesteryear. Not a literal comparison mind you, but there is a similar vibe and ethereal aspect nonetheless. Peace. Continue reading “gems // all i ever”
The Other Guys // Joe & Insanate’s Excellent LP
The Other Guys kick it old school and that’s good enough for me. They take an old format and make it fresh again, imbuing each track with creativity and stellar production. I caught up the dynamic duo Mighty Joe and Gnormen Insanate Baites of TOG to talk about the new release Joe & Insanate’s Excellent LP. Continue reading “The Other Guys // Joe & Insanate’s Excellent LP”
Ra Ra Rasputin – Ra Ra Rasputin
Got to love music that makes you want to jump around, right? Anna Rozzi, Brock Boss, Patrick Kigongo and Ken Quam somehow get it right when it comes to doing just that in the form of Ra Ra Rasputin. This quartet has built an album designed to make you smile and shimmy the day (and night) away. If you have an affinity for FM Belfast then you’ll love Ra Ra Rasputin just fine. Peace.