An artist I was first introduced to thru the Sonnymoon crew, Atlanta producer Time Wharp has quickly become one of my favorites of the moment, & one who I think a lot more people will be catching on to very soon. The GRN EP is … Read More →
Category Archives: EP’s
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Sam Trump –
Making Music Like
Its Love, Vol. 1 EP
Ah… a young artist’s self-made debut. There’s really nothing else like it. That freeze frame in time that captures that pure, raw talent still just teetering on the cusp of something great - often times catching an artist @ their most humbled & hungriest, while … Read More →
FRSHCLSV EP:
FRSH SLCTS x DaveNotti
present…
The Neck Brace III
In 2010, producer/rapper & FRSH SLCTS family member since day one, DaveNotti, started the Neck Brace Producers Showcase here in Portland, OR to both bring together & showcase some of the city’s beatmakers – both established & rising talents alike. After two successful showcases at … Read More →
FRSH EP:
Knxwledge –
Gwapes
b/w “NeetFeet” +
“SoHrd” & “BeTheSame” videos
This dude Knxwledge stays dropping projects outta nowhere. But time and time again, he comes with it, so who can complain. Ever since our first introduction thru the beat for “Ropes” in 2008, Knx. has been consistently getting better & better w/ each endeavor - … Read More →
FRSH MIX:
Suzi Analogue –
Analogue Monsta Mix
(Part 2 of 2)
+ bonus COVRS 3P
There’s a lot going on in this one. We recommend a deep breath before stepping in, & then… a proper, full basking of all that is offered in the following. Thank you & you’re welcome. Following up on the MONSTA-rous first half released last week, … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
TxE
(Tope x Epp x G_Force) –
Rain In Cali Tour EP
Man – these guys. I can’t even tell you how happy I am this project came together and came out as ill as it did. PRTLND really needed this one – no, hip-hop needed this one. Okay, lemme fall back. TxE (pronounced “T and E”) … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
DaveNotti x Hi-Res –
The New Chill
I’ve got the FRSHCLSV debut of some brand (appropiately) new heat from the Portland hometeam – The New Chill by MC, DaveNotti, and producer, Hi-Res. The project is a free EP that not only finds common ground between both solo artists’ seperate, signature sounds but … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
yU presents…
Charlie Ross –
The Charlie Ross Project
Keeping in line with this last week’s theme, I’ve got even more DMV area hip-hop for you guys today – and this time its an exclusive first look into an emerging talent from the region. Charlie Ross is a producer/MC that holds true to hip-hop’s … Read More →
FRSHCLSV EP:
Ragen Fykes –
With Love
(Unreleased & Unmixed)
Hot off the heels of her debut single – Ragen Fykes, one half of M64 with producer Ohmega Watts, has blessed us with a free download mini-EP to mark the occasion. The single, “Rhythm Of The Drum” b/w “In The Pocket,” came out as both … Read More →
FRSHCLSV CMPLTN:
Daru presents…
Rusic Leaks
Always one to keep his loyal following’s appetites well fed, Daru is back with yet another exclusive promo download. This time its a sampler he’s calling Rusic Leaks – made up of different odds & ends including unreleased remixes, collaborations & demos. Along with his … Read More →
FRSH KPT SCRT:
Dolphin –
Mono vs. Stereo Collection
Now this is a post I’ve been meaning to make since before I even started this site – and I finally think that the timing is right. Truthfully, Dolphin is still somewhat of a mystery to me. But I don’t think he’d have it any … Read More →
WKND BEATS #9:
Dibia$e –
Comfort Zone
Getting things on back track - we teamed up w/ Surefire Agency & the Abstract Earth Project to once again pick up our FRSH SLCTS WKND BEATS series, w/ an exclusive, all-new EP from the man himself – Dibia$e. By now, you should already know … Read More →