KEXP made available the video of Kingdom Crumbs’ live, in-studio performance from September 14, 2013. Good vibes and synergy from the four man crew of Jerm, Tay Sean, Mikey Nice, and Jarv Dee.
Insert coffee to begin.
NEW MUSIC: Rap Loops – OC Notes
OC Notes let fly this massive collection (over 100!) of Rap Loops yesterday for your ears’ enjoyment. Practice your bar structure before that open mic night.
VIDEO: “Broken Singer’s Blues 2.0” – Jasper T. (feat. John Crown; prod. by Trox)
Ryan Hills directed this clip for singer/songwriter Jasper T’s “Broken Singer’s Blues 2.0”, a successful rap-folk pairing with collaborators MC John Crown and producer Trox. Jasper is donating a free guitar lesson to Boys and Girls Clubs in the Puget Sound area for every 500 views the video receives, so click and do something good at the same time!
VIDEO: “Off The Block” – Mo’ Money
“Plus they only wanna interview who winnin'”. Ain’t that the truth, though. New clip from LakeHouse Entertainment, off Mo’ Money’s Everybody Needs A Little Mo’ Money, due January 14. Splash.
NEW MUSIC: “Glass” – Mack E (prod. by Trae Beats)
Oft under-appreciated Mack E with a new track, “Glass”, produced by Trae Beats. Possessor of lyrical miracles out of the L.A.C.O.S.A. camp, this one’s turned down and introspective.
VIDEO: “Jump In” – Sol (Live at the Showbox)
Some tight footage from Sol’s recent sold-out performance at the Showbox. “Jump In” is the track; Stephan Gray behind the lens. Grab Sol’s latest EP, Eyes Open, here. And catch him on tour with Zion I all throughout January and February.
NEW MUSIC: “Celebration” – Malice & Mario Sweet
Malice and Mario Sweet dropped their new single “Celebration” on New Year’s Eve. I was too busy standing in line in the freezing outdoors for the opportunity to buy watered down drinks for $15 each. NYE in NYC is so glamorous.
Anyway… “Celebration” found its release on the most celebrated — okay, arguable — day of the year in America, but it also commemorated M&M’s five-year wedding anniversary. Congratulations to them! As someone who will be taking the plunge into nuptials (that sounds weird) this May, mad respect to Seattle’s favorite real-life R&B couple for reaching the half decade benchmark.
NEW MUSIC: “On!” – Fresh Espresso
In advance of their show with Fly Moon Royalty tonight at Neumos, Fresh Espresso dropped this new track. “On!” swirls around like an electronic dust storm. It’ll sound great live, go see.
NEW MUSIC: Trances With Wolves: The Prixtape – Nacho Picasso
Well now that 206UP’s Best Seattle Hip Hop Albums of 2013 have made the rounds, we can get back to the regularly scheduled programming. If you missed my holier-than-thou lists and write-ups, scroll down for that shit or click here.
Hello, 2014. Nice to make your acquaintance. Here’s to another slew of quality Seattle rap over the next 363 days, beginning with Nacho Picasso’s new tape Trances With Wolves. I don’t know what this sounds like yet, but I’m hoping it features some Kevin Costner ad-libs ripped straight from the eponymous (not quite) movie. NP staying active even in the newborn belly of vingt-14.
206UP.COM YEAR END: The Best Seattle Hip Hop Albums of 2013 – The Top 10
Today concludes 206UP’s Year End feature on the Best Seattle Hip Hop Albums of 2013. Below the jump you’ll find the blog’s Top 10 Albums of the Year (including a master list of all the albums considered at the very bottom of the post). Click on the album artwork or artist-titles for links to download or purchase.
Thanks so much for checking out the site! In 2014 there are some new features and — hopefully — big surprises to come, so keep visiting 206UP.COM throughout the New Year.
Peace, family!
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