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.
Follow G-Flair on Twitter @RealGFlair: https://twitter.com/RealGFlair
Hit Up G-Flair’s Facebook: Facebook.com/GFlairMusic
Peace Ya’ll
We fell in love with Joey the first time we heard “1999”.
He has this 90’s Boom Bap Nostalgia with his music that’s not found too often with many artists today. His sound is refreshing to the ears and soothes the soul.
Peace Ya’ll
“In Broad Daylight, Get Right.”
One of my favorite Mobb Deep quotes that solidifies what’s been on my mind lately.
Too many young people waste their time doing stupid shit, instead of being productive. I heard someone say that it takes about 10,000 hours, or roughly five years of your life in order to master the basics of the film industry. This is in addition to any school training you received. I tend to think this applies to most professions.
If you’re not willing to work hard while your friends are out having fun, going out, dating, getting married and having children, then you will never achieve greatness. If you can avoid all this, stay focused and make it out of your twenties still sane, then you’ll be rich beyond your wildest dreams. Rich in money, rich in power, rich in love, rich in family, rich in success. Like Mobb Deep says, “In Broad Daylight, Get Right” early on in life, so you don’t have to struggle later.
So Fuck My Twenties, I Have My Entire Life To Think About
This week we are sharing a few of our favorite mixtapes to make up for lost time…
You can click on the images or visit our MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK + section under MUSIC to find links to the following mixtapes:
Ron Browz- Ron Browz Instrumentals Vol. 1
Jahlil Beats- Crack Music Vol. 6
Ace Hood- The Starvation II
TeeCee4800- Loyalty Is Everything
PEACE YA’LL
This is beyond SAD.
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).
Peace Ya’ll
Iamsu!- “KILT”
The newest MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK + comes from Bay Area rapper Iamsu!. This mixtape was released earlier this year, but I love it to death. Definitely party friendly.
Iamsu! has been successfully paving his way into the rap industry within the last year. He has been featured on E-40’s hit “Function” and Loverance’s smash single “Up.”
You can download “KILT” here: https://freshcliniclife.com/music/mixtape-of-the-week/
Enjoy my favorite video and song from the mixtape…“211”
PEACE YALL’
This week I’m bringing you a mixtape from last year by Leon Swanks, a rapper representing Tacoma, Washington. “Purple Palm Trees” is super hot and futuristic with beats from his homie Khris P. I’ve been following Leon’s music for little over a year and he never disappoints. Please take the time to download and listen to Leon’s mixtape, you will love yourself forever for not sleeping on this one!
Download “Purple Palm Trees” here: https://freshcliniclife.com/music/mixtape-of-the-week/
Enjoy!
This week’s MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK comes from Chester, Pennsylvania native Jahlil Beats. Being one of the newest additions to the Roc Nation producer roster, Jahlil has made his name known with hit records, such as Chris Brown and Tyga’s “Holla At Me” and Meek Mill’s “Ima Boss.”
Jahlil’s production style has definitely progressed, with louder hi-hats and deeper bass drums. Sonically, this is probably the best mixtape of the year!
You can download this mixtape here: https://freshcliniclife.com/music/mixtape-of-the-week/
Enjoy!
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