If you haven’t heard this already, then you should have. Slow Down by Clyde Carson is taking the West Coast by storm, and it’s just barely making headway in Southern California from its Bay Area origins. Hopefully SoCal can get everyone in the clubs to dance to this the way they do in the Bay, with large groups of people all doing the dance and having a good time. NO WALLFLOWERS! I’ve mastered the dance effortlessly, and I encourage everyone else to do the same. Makes going out to clubs and parties more fun and less wack!
These kids in Southern California never cease to amaze me. I’ve been trying to find out the true definition of a Whoop! I have an idea, but if anyone can define it for me your assistance would be most appreciated. I’m probably going to be using this word more often now.
Born Chauncey Hollis on May 21st, 1987, Hit-Boy has since made his way as a successful music producer. This Fontana, California native signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label in early 2011, eventually leading to Hit-Boy’s biggest single to date, Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Niggas In Paris.” His journey does not begin here however, but starts with a rap collective entitled “Surf Club.”
Hit-Boy, along with his fellow Surf Club members: Chase N.Cashe, BCarr, and Chili Chill, eventually caught the eye of Atlanta producer Polow Da Don, giving Hit-Boy the opportunity to make it big in the industry. Hit-Boy has now worked with a variety of artists, including his co-production credit on “Why Did You Leave Me” from Snoop Dogg’s Ego Trippin project, a co-production credit on Lil Wayne’s “Drop The World” ft. Eminem, producing “Goldie” by A$AP Rocky and “Way Too Cold,” the DJ Khaled and Kanye West collaboration.
Hit-Boy also recently released a mixtape, “HITstory.” The production on this mixtape is crisp! I encourage everyone to check out this mixtape on datpiff, IT DESERVES MORE DOWNLOADS!!! Here’s the mixtape link:http://www.datpiff.com/Hit-Boy-HITstory-mixtape.382062.html. “Old School Caddy” ft Kid Cudi is my personal favorite song from that mixtape with its smooth transitions and old school flavor.
Hit-Boy’s newest heater to hit the charts is the G.O.O.D. Music single “Clique” ft. Kanye West, Big Sean, and Jay-Z. I personally love that catchy, synth bass that plays throughout the song. “Clique” may arguably be the hottest Hip-Hop/Rap song out, but only time will tell if it can beat the heights achieved by “Niggas In Paris.”
P.S. Hit-Boy’s Uncle, Rodney Benford, was a member of the R&B & New Jack Swing Group “Troop.” Just thought I’d let you know.
Ty$ and Joe Moses bring us more of that Rachet sound, with production from DJ Mustard and other hot track makers. If your on your “I only listen to conscience HIP-HOP” tip, then don’t bother listening. To all the club goers, party people and dancers, this one’s for you. Check out this mixtape here: https://freshcliniclife.com/music/mixtape-of-the-week/
This week I’m bringing you a mixtape that was released at the beginning of August from one a G.O.O.D. Music’s newest producers, Hit Boy. Hit Boy hails from the Inland Empire region of Southern California, and since his work on Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Niggas In Paris” he has been blowing up, but his career didn’t start there. I’ll be doing a future post chronicling Hit Boy’s history in the rap game, for now let’s focus on the mixtape. This mixtape showcases his producing and rapping skills to their fullest. While Hit Boy’s rapping isn’t the greatest, it’s not bad either and I’m looking forward to seeing how he improves on his rap skills. The more important reason for listening to this mixtape would be for the production value. When you listen, you start to realize why Kanye signed this musician to his label…his soundscapes are flawless. I hope you enjoy this mixtape as much as I did.
For our new mixtape of the week, I’ve decided to go with a throwback from a couple years ago. “BLVCK DIAMOND LIFE” makes E-40’s son, Droop-E, stand on his own as a music producer and Bay Area rapper. Every song on this album features an inspiring sample from a Sade song. The production is so clean that you sometimes forget that these songs are samples, as the synths and rappers are perfectly paired with Sade’s voice and her early sounds. You can check it out in our MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK + section here: https://freshcliniclife.com/music/mixtape-of-the-week/. Enjoy and be sure to check out the cool video below. Peace Yall’
If you’ve read some of my other posts, I love to give props to those artists who are talented, yet have not quite gotten the credit or recognition they deserve. Today I will highlight Compton, CA rapper Problem. Problem has been releasing material for the past few years, but this year is especially important for him. Earlier this year he released a free mixtape entitled “Welcome To Mollywood,” in collaboration with Diamond Lane Music Group and the League of Starz music collective. The sounds of this mixtape are definitive of the modern Southern California “Rachet” sound that was made nationally popular within the last year or so. Problem also collaborated with E-40, providing the hook for “Function.” In fact, the hook for “Function” was sampled from one of Problem’s earlier songs entitled “Potion” ft. E-40 and Bad Lucc. Now Problem has released “Welcome To Mollywood 2,” the sequel to his earlier, successful effort. The new mixtape features League of Starz once again, who have seen great success themselves this year, as well as other producers and rap stars. This time the production is hotter and the rhymes are more intense. What I like about Problem the most is his flawless ability to develop a sense of rhythm in his voice. His voice is so rhythmic he doesn’t need a beat to make him sound good. It’s so hypnotizing that I sometimes miss some of his crucial metaphors, and I find myself re-playing his songs to understand what he’s saying. Now that’s Talent! I’ll leave you to do your own research on this great artist. You may download Problem’s new mixtape and check out a couple of my favorite joints featuring Problem below.
I just heard this song, and it’s awesome. I love that West Coast producers like DJ Mustard are getting the recognition and respect they’ve been waiting for. This track reminds me of 80’s West Coast HIP-HOP. Simple, well thought out, with Egyptian Lover-type strings that make for a nice dance track.
So lately I’ve been busy with various Levi Jacket projects and looking for a job, but I always take time out of my day to enjoy music. I particularly love searching for samples used in Hip-Hop. I’ll try to post a new sample each week to educate you on the main source for many of today’s HITS.
This week I’m bringing to you the sample from Junior Mafia’s “Get Money,” produced by Ez Elpee. The song is called “You Can’t Turn Me Away” by Sylvia Striplin. It’s funny how the producer took the first few seconds of this funky tune and turned it into a Hip-Hop Masterpiece. If your also wondering why this sounds like a song from Erykah Badu’s last album, that’s because it is. Check out all three joints below and enjoy the rest of your week everybody.
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