Even with 365 days in the year, a whole grip of stuff from 2012 didn’t get previewed by the good staff (of one) here at 206UP. Dice’s Reflections in Broken Glass was one such oversight and it shall be rectified. Above is her new clip for “Flat Tire” (produced by Vitamin D). Reflections is on sale now at fine purveyors of that good indie shit.
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NEW MUSIC: High As The Stars: The Planet of Marz – Props!
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Indianapolis native Props! is not a household name in the Seattle rap game. Yet. His new mixtape, High As The Stars: The Planet of Marz, seeks to change that. The well-executed, self-assured collection of tracks is a big step forward for the MC who has chosen to make Seattle — an unlikely but currently booming hotbed of hip-hop — his home base of musical operations.
HATS:TPOM features high-profile guest shots from Stalley and Wale, not to mention a vital Town co-sign from local legend Vitamin D who lends production on five tracks and guest bars on one. Props! himself proves to be a versatile MC with a well-spanned base of subject matter including standard boastful rap fare (“What Up”), the precariousness of liquor-induced feelings of grandeur (“Superstar”), and unpretentious love-talk (don’t miss the rapper’s visually striking music video for “The Taste of Heaven”).
In a time when everyone and their child’s tutor is trying to make a go of it in Seattle rap, there’s rarely a dubious moment when pressing play on something new that filters through the 206UP.COM inbox. Props!, however, finds that rare balance between sounding overtly contemporary and relevant, while staying rooted in strong MC fundamentals. High As The Stars makes for a promising look from a new man on the scene.
NEW MUSIC: “Tell Me” – Nissim, Fatal Lucciauno, Spac3man, & Larry Hawkins (prod. by Vitamin D)
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A couple of big things are happening in the Sportn’ Life camp in the coming months. First off, the label celebrates its first decade in business with a blowout party at Barboza on November 21 (check for more details here). Secondly, you knew D. Black couldn’t stay away for long didn’t you? Real MCs gotta spit, it’s the laws of physics, and the man formerly known as Black has an eight-song EP in the works for a February 2013 release. Catch him as Nissim on this new joint, “Tell Me”, and the upcoming album, My Life My Love.
VIDEO: “What Up” – Props (prod. by Sea Notes; dir. by Ryan Kirk)
“What Up” is the first leak off High As The Stars: Planet Of Marz, the upcoming mixtape by Props (due 12/12/12). Shout-out to Berto who came through with the press. Based on everything I’m told, the release sounds very promising especially considering Vitamin D’s heavy involvement in the project. Download the track below.
DOWNLOAD: “Potholes Podcast: Jake One” – Potholes In My Blog
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The estimable folks at heavy-on-the-independent Potholes In My Blog (conflict of interest alert!) collaborated with Seattle super-producer Jake One for this 12-track mix. Local representation via The Physics and Vitamin D. Click here to find the review I wrote for The Physics’ Tomorrow People.
VIDEO: “Inception” – Fleeta Partee (dir. by The Note)
New video by Fleeta Partee for “Inception,” which I previously hipped you to here. Did you pick up the track yet? Tsk tsk. This one’s produced by Vitamin D off Fleeta’s LifeMuzik EP.
NEW MUSIC: “Inception” – Fleeta Partee (prod. by Vitamin D)
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The Central District’s Fleeta Partee is an OG of the Seattle rap game. His upcoming LifeMuzik EP features production by Vitamin D and Jake One. “Inception” is the new single. SEA street knowledge exemplified, it’s worth the 99 pennies.
DOWNLOAD: “Fresh & Fly” – Props (feat. Stalley; prod. by Vitamin D)
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Props released this track today, “Fresh & Fly,” featuring Maybach Music cohort Stalley and produced by Town vet Vitamin D. This number was put together in advance of Stalley’s June 10 headlining show at Neumos. Go here for tickets.
VIDEO: “The Taste of Heaven” – PROPS (dir. by Paul Maupoux)
Check out the latest video from area MC PROPS, “The Taste of Heaven.” The most creative, visually stunning music video from any SEA-based artist not named Shabazz Palaces. Give this a look, it’s worth the time, folks.
From the upcoming High As The Stars: The Planet of MARz mixtape, hosted by Vitamin D, coming early summer.
DOWNLOAD: Swisher Nights – Rebel (prod. by Vitamin D)
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Vitamin D makes harder beats than anyone in the SEA, that’s just a fact. Up-and-coming MC Rebel nabs five of ’em here, the highlight of which is “Light Up (Shit You Like)” featuring Cole of Brothers From Another (who also show up in unison on “Outta Yo Mind”) and Antbeezy (delivering a rewind-worthy double-time verse). Aside from his tight-knit connection to Vita, Rebel has a lot going for him including a diverse flow and above-average technical skills. Definitely worth keeping your ears open for.
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