I am counting the days until Terrace Martin’s “3ChordFold” drops on 8/13/13. Until then check out this video of Terrace and Wiz Khalifa going In on the album.
The Process with Terrace Martin – In the Studio with Wiz Khalifa
Enjoy this dope song released from “3ChordFold”…
Terrace Martin ft. Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy – No Wrong, No Right
I’m still baffled as to how Terrace was able to get Quincy Jones to produce a song on this album. It’s been a long time since Quincy produced a song on someone else’s album. I can not wait to hear this track.
If you’ve ever visited San Bernardino, California, then you know it’s not a pretty site. I should know, I was raised there. However, once in a while a glimmer of light passes through the city that brings hope. I met hope at The National Orange Show a few weeks ago, and he was a bad-ass Chicano named Frost.
The Man:
If you’re not familiar with Kid Frost, he was the first rapper to bust open the doors for Mexican Rap Artists in the United States. He is the undeniable Godfather of the modern “Chicano Rap” genre, and he doesn’t take shit from anyone.
Frost made his first big impression on the rap game with his song “La Raza” in the early nineties, spawning a string of hits that includes “La Familia,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and my personal favorite “East Side Rendezvous.” Listening to these songs, I am reminded of how great Chicano rap once was, and where it could go if today’s Chicano rap artists could spit like Frost.
The Encounter:
As me and my family were looking for the best fried, greasy Orange Show Festival food to eat, a booth caught the eyes of my father. Dad noticed a black sports team shirt that read “Los Angeles,” the Clippers name below being replaced with “Chicano.”
At first I felt a little uncomfortable at the booth. A white dude with blonde hair tapped me on my shoulder, and as I turned around he asked “Can I help you?” I thought he was some random guy that was tripping out on speed. He was skinny and seemed out of place in a predominately Latino crowd. He turned out to be one of Frost’s employees.
My dad wanted to know if the LA Chicano shirt came in a Lakers style. An older gentleman chillin’ in the back of the tent started to answer my dad’s questions. He was a humble, calm man, but the chains around his neck spoke of a different character.
I couldn’t quite place where I had remembered him from. Was he a family member? Maybe one of my father’s forgotten friends? I started to piece this riddle together: older, gold chains, looks Mexican, hardcore look in his face, tattoos…he’s got to be a rapper. It all clicked when I remembered seeing some photos of music producer Scoop Deville and his father Kid Frost. I was standing in front of a Legend!
I stepped back and noticed the giant “Meet Kid Frost” sign at the booth. Kid Frost CDs were sprawled on the table. What I found interesting about Frost was his non-pushy personality. Not once did he pressure us to buy his music or clothing. I guess he figured if you were really there for him and respected his talent, you would buy it regardless.
I didn’t say anything to him or act like a groupie. I hate groupies. I walked away with my father. A few minutes later I told my dad who he was, and he insisted that we go back to Frost’s booth to introduce ourselves.
After my dad said his hellos, all I told Frost was “I like your son too, he’s a good producer,” to which he responded “He was here earlier, he just left.” I thought “Damn I came so close to meeting one of the rap games hottest producers, but I’m happy I met the man who made him.”
Frost’s Ropa Clothing Line can be found here: http://www.ogkidfrost.com/Frost/ROPA.html. Sadly Frost does not have the Los Angeles Chicano shirts on his website. I knew I should have bought one at the fair!
I’ll leave you with a cool video and quote from Frost:
“All of the risks and moves that I’ve made have come from wanting to take care of my family.” – O.G. Kid Frost
Being that I’m a Fashion Fanatic and admirer of DJ Mustard’s production style, I had to drop this track on ya’ll. “Shirt By Versace” by Kirko Bangz is your typical club banger with references to expensive clothes attracting women. Of course Kirko had to bring the homies French Montana, YG & G-Haze for the ride.
I give this track credit because it seems DJ Mustard has increased the complexity of his melodies in this track compared to his previous work. Hopefully he continues to produce more tracks with a similar structure. I thank everyone involved for paying homage to the late great Gianni Versace…
This time around, Compton Music Producer DJ Mustard makes a bold statement with his latest offering “Ketchup.”
Mustard brings us the same sound he always has with clean, rhythmic-fun. Some say Mustard’s beats are simple and repetitive. I tend to agree. However, Mustard’s simple melodies are always balanced with hard hitting snares and 808s. His deep 808s are the reason why one of my car speakers blew out!
Mustard’s out here making money and he’s breathed new life into the West Coast by creating a new sound for the music industry to enjoy.
I like to know where my music is coming from, so I dug this sample up and decided to share it. J Dilla did such a great job sampling Bobby Caldwell for Common’s “The Light.” Enjoy!
Peace, & always strive for the Light in your life…
My story on this instrumental mixtape is quite interesting!
A few days ago I received an email from a producer with the most intriguing name. I open the email an out pops “G-Flair”. He asked me to take a listen to his work and possibly post his mixtape to my website, after dawning me with a list of famed rappers who have built an appreciation for his work.
Up and coming producers usually talk about how great their work is without any real substance to their claims. In fact there have been many times when I’ve listened to the work of these so called “producers,” only to hear a cluster fuck of noise and nonsense. When I came upon G-Flair’s beats, my ears were blessed with ghetto symphonies.
Hailing from the United Kingdom, G-Flair is a promising new talent that is sure to amaze Hip-Hop fans around the world with his signature sound. My favorite instrumental from this tape is Paper Bag Money, a smooth track with a hint of depression. Still, the beat goes hard.
Another standout track,”Living My Dreams,” reminds one of the “good-life.” I wouldn’t be surprised if an established rapper here in the States is caught spitting over this medley of synths and crushing drums.
IT’S THAT GOOD!
Now I must be honest, not all of the beats on this mixtape are unique, and have that typical, popular Southern sound. However, the beats are organized perfectly and I would think twice before calling G-Flair’s work wack. It’s hard to make any type of great music. If you’ve never made a beat before, then I challenge you to make your own. You will soon see that it’s not easy.
I’m looking forward to hearing how G-Flair’s work progresses and improves over the course of his career as a beatsmith.
Please download G-Flair’s “Beats on Deck 2” by clicking on the mixtape cover at the top of this page or visit the “Mixtape of The Week” section our website. Tell all your friends to download it too. This is a great set of instrumentals for rappers on the come-up. You won’t be disappointed.
Tyga’s Artist Freddy E has committed suicide after a series of disturbing tweets yesterday.
Many are blaming this on his apparent break-up with rapper Honey Cocaine, but of course there had to have been something else that drove this young man to kill himself.
Regardless, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family & may he REST IN PEACE
It’s nice to hear some more hot production from Dr. Dre. Lately, most of the songs Dre has appeared on as a guest artist are produced by other producers. Needless to say, I’m excited to hear more Dre directed tracks. Let’s hope he releases more productions from his growing vault of unreleased material.
I bring to you Dead People by The Game, production courtesy of The Good Doctor (Dr. Dre).
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