Big changes at Eclectic Relaxation as we’ve moved to a new domain. All the activity will be going on over there so be sure to correct your bookmarks! Peace!
ARTIST INSIGHT: Gallant
We haven’t done an Artist Insight for a minute, but it’s back and this is a good one. Our latest upcoming R&B maestro to be featured is Gallant, the 21 year-old crooner who is starting to gain considerable, deserved attention for a slew of tracks he’s released over the last year or so and his upcoming Zebra EP. Read on!
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Pharrell – Frontin’
In honour of Pharrell’s dominance in 2013…
NEW TRACK: Sango – BB Don’t Cry (It’s Gon’ Be Ok)
It’s hard to go wrong when you combine the music of Justin Timberlake and Aaliyah. That’s what Michigan producer Sango does in his latest. release BB Don’t Cry (It’s Gon’ Be Ok). Listen to the Cry Me A River & One In A Million-sampling record below:
BEATS OF THE WEEK #9: Losco, Stwo, StarRo, AbJo, Roman$e, MR•CAR/\\ACK
It’s been away for a couple weeks but it’s 2014 and Beats of the Week is back.
Belgian beatsmiths Losco bring in the new year with their latest release XXXX. The EP features 4 hard hitting beats including the heavy title track XXXX, the bassy Proteïn and the synth-filled Shake. Stream the project at their Soundcloud (below) and hit up Bandcamp to purchase
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Keep on reading to hear music from Stwo, StarRo, AbJo, Roman$e and MR•CAR/\\ACK
NEW TRACK: Rick Ross – Bound 2 (Freestyle)
Happy New Year, we’re back with our first post of 2014!
MMG mogul Rick Ross starts off the new year with a freestyle over standout Yeezus track Bound 2, listen below. Mastermind coming soon.
MUSIC VIDEO: Audio Push – Tis the Season (ft. Joey Bada$$)
A bit late for Christmas but here nonetheless is Audio Push’s music video to Tis the Season. The Joey Bada$$-featuring joint is taken off their Come As You Are mixtape that dropped a couple months back. Watch below:
BEST OF 2013: ALBUMS
The big one. The year has almost come to an end so it’s time to look back at the top album releases. 2013 has been a good year for hip-hop fans, with all the heavyweights dropping studio albums including Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye, Drake and more. We were also treated to a number of dope R&B albums from industry vets and upcoming artists but which LPs made the shortlist? Keep reading to find out Eclectic Relaxation’s best albums of the year.