Portland’s Mat Randol and Maze Koroma‘s That Ain’t Fair got a pretty clean remix by Texas artist Kp’da Truth.
December 6, 2013 in Music, Rain Drops by Mac Smiff
Maze Koroma & Mat Randol – That Ain’t Fair (Chopped & Screwed by Kp’Da Truth)
December 6, 2013 in Editorials, Interviews, Music, Tea Time by Saidah Ali Wilson
Tea Time w/ Mic Capes
When Mic Capes is happy to see you, you know it.
When I wandered into a dimly lit bar for a Resistance show on September 27th, Capes’ midnight face lit up the room like a disco ball. “Look who’s here!”
It’s kind of funny. When Capes (real name Michael Caples) greets you, he doesn’t jump up to give you a hug, or high five or shake your hand. He just sits back, gives a nod, flashes his million-kilowatt smile and says, “Hey.” And that’s it. That’s his, “Welcome to the club.” You’re in. That’s your cue to grab a drink, pull up a chair and join one of his famously deep and personal conversations. You’ve been chosen. You are officially a friend of Mic Capes.
December 5, 2013 in Music, Rain Drops by Mac Smiff
Big Mo – Stuck Between [VIDEO]
Big Mo shot this video between Kuwait and Portland. I mean, that’s kinda swaggy. The production by Samarei is clean, but that high-synth won’t be for everyone. Check it out and let us know what you think!
BigMo – “Stuck Between” from N. S. Wynn on Vimeo.
December 5, 2013 in Music, Rain Drops by Mac Smiff
Aminé – Lovin’ It
Always creative, Portland rapper Aminé drops a heartfelt rap ballad that reminds me of an old school TxE track. The single, Lovin’ It, will be on his upcoming album Odyssey To Me which is slated for a Jan 17th release… Yeah, we’re talking about 2014. Crazy.
December 5, 2013 in Music, News, Rain Drops by Mac Smiff
Cory Kendrix – Gettin Thoed Again + Upcoming Salem Show
Rather impressive track from WOHM favorite Corey Kendrix. Immaculate production by DJ Ninja. #PDXxAUS
December 4, 2013 in 10 THINGS, Style by Shardé Marie
10 Things: Urban Brands To Shop For Christmas
I can’t believe Christmas is only 3 weeks away. I mean, I can. It’s cold and dark and depressing. Quite fitting for the holiday season. Everyone is out there running around, spending money they don’t have, worried about getting the perfect gift for the people they are trying to impress love dearly. God bless consumerism.
Since I know you guys are pretty busy maxing out credit cards and paying off your layaway, I’d thought I keep it simple and just give you a few suggestions. Everybody loves fresh gear, right? Well, here’s a quick list of some dope urban brands to help you enhance your loved ones’ wardrobes this year….
December 4, 2013 in Music, News, Rain Drops by Mac Smiff
Wanz – The Christmas Song
Owuor wasn’t the the only member of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ camp to flex his wings of independence this week, as Wanz – the famed singer on Thrift Shop – dropped his single, The Christmas Song, on iTunes. I’m not a Christmas fan at all, but I can not hate on the big homie for getting his money.
When I met Wanz a year ago, he was on tour, debating whether or not he should stay on the road or get back to his computer engineering job… Looks like he chose right.
#MESSAGE
#RAPLIFE
#OUTHERE
December 3, 2013 in Music, Rain Drops by Mac Smiff
Owuor Arunga – Black As They Come
I always felt like it was just a matter of time until Owuor Arunga blew up. The trumpeter is known for his work with The Physics, Thee Satisfaction and – who are we kidding? – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. His new single, Black As They Come, is making waves. Don’t be the last to ride it.
December 2, 2013 in Music, Rain Drops by Shardé Marie
Yung Rob – Sleepin N’ Dreamin
New music video from Portland artist, Yung Rob. A native to South Central LA, you can hear the west coast in his style. Plus the visuals are dope. Check it out and keep an eye on this guy.