AudioCain is a Blog used as sn inside look into my life as a producer. In this blog you will get to know the real me as well as the kind of music I love.
5. King LOS
King LOS should've been a freshman sooo many years ago. LOS is probably one of the best rappers today but he doesn't receive the attention he deserves. No shade being thrown but Diddy should invest in his artist more. LOS has a sound that sounds like he plays with his words while spitting bars. Combined with his flow is amazing. I cant see him being over looked again this year.
4. Alex Wiley
The 21 year old MC out of Chicago has been really moving. First, you might have heard of him was from Chance The Rapper's "10 Day" mixtape but thats old news. He's been all over the net and in all the magazines. If that isnt enough to peak your interest then check out his new EP titled "One Singular Flame Emoji" and see why he deserves the spot on the list.
3. Lil Herb (G Herbo)
The 19 year old Rapper from Chicago has done songs with major names early in his rap career and it makes you wonder how far he will actually go. Already since starting in 2012 he's dropped 4 and working on his 5th project and has collaborated with acts such as Nicki Minaj, King L, Chance The Rapper, Common, etc.
2. Bobby Shmurda
The 20 year old Rapper from Brooklyn, New York had us doing the shmoney dance with his hit single "Hot N*gga". Then followed up and finessed the listeners again with his "Bobby B*tch" single. He's built a fan big enough to boost him into the top 10 list this year.
1. Mick Jenkins
Who could say he would'nt be on the top of the list? With one of the best albums of 2014 that boosted him to worldwide popularity, Mick Jenkins is hands down the best lyricist on the list. The 23 year old Chicago Native has made sure Chicago is still on the map and isn't fading anytime soon. Give him a listen and he will take you by storm just like the rest of the world.
The XXL nominees for 2015 are in and the list is more competitive than I thought and since only 10 can make the list per year I thought I should keep you all posted and updated on the artists I think will win the vote. So the nominees for the XXL freshman 2015 are...
10. O.G. Maco
The 22 year old screamo Rapper from Atlanta, Georgia rose to fame with his single, "You Guessed It". The song really caught on because of its spontaneity and the energy O.G. Maco exudes on the chorus and adlibs. He's been dropping tapes left and right and collabing with some big names from Rome Fortune to the Migos. If he doesnt make the cut I'll be suprised.
9. Vince Staples
The 21 year old rapper from Long Beach, California gained attention from his "Stolen Youth" mixtape but rose to fame from his collaboration with Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt on "Hive". Vince Staples lets it be known through his verses that he's not one to be played with. One of the best flows in the industry today Vince Staples should be on your list to keep up with.
8. Casey Veggies
The 21 year old rapper from Inglewood, Los Angeles was originally one of the founding members of Odd Future before splitting and becoming a solo artist in 2007. Nominated for his Joint Mix tape with Rockie Fresh called "Fresh Veggies" and his solo mixtape "Life Changes", he brings a certain swagger to his music. Its hard to explain but its pleasant to the ear. Check him out.
7. Father
The 23 year old Rapper From Atlanta, Georgia rose to fame from his single "Look at wrist" with fellow atlanta artists Key! and ILoveMakonnen. He's been making noise everywhere with the release of his "Young Hot Ebony" mixtape. Often drawing comparisons from Odd Future because of its dark but catchy sound, he has earned his clout and a spot on the freshman list.
6. Kidd Kidd
The 23 year old rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana has been fading on and off the radar with a glimpse of him from Lil Wayne's "Mrs. Officer" he faded again until 50 cent recruited him to G-Unit following the incident where he was shot six times outside his mothers house.. Now, the newest member of the Unit is making noise and appearing all over the internet and is expected to release "Fuck the fame, I'll take the cover" mixtape this year.
I listen to a lot of different music but I have a set list of favorite artists who have earned that spot because of unique traits about their music. In this post I'll explain who these artists are and their sound if you've never heard of them or any of their songs.
5. Alex Wiley - Village Party
Chicago Native Alex Wiley is on this list because his songs are kind of like an alternative hip-hop opera. His newest project, "Village Party" is built of these Opera like songs and its something I've never heard before so I just naturally drifted to it. With so many mood shifts in one song because of transitions, it's hard not to feel something when listening to his songs.
4. Saba - Comfort Zone
Another Chicago native Saba is on this list because of his Rich, melodic sound. He often reminds me of the bone thugs with his rap style. His Comfort Zone mixtape is one of the best because it has the sense of nostalgia, like actually taking a look back on his life up to that point and realizing all of the bad stuff in life really wasn't that bad in retrospect.
3. Lil B - Ultimate Bitch
Berkeley, California's Lil B fails a lot, but that's a good thing. The BasedGod has always thrived on taking risks, and on Ultimate Bitch he took a risk as well. There are, of course, songs that could be singled out as "the best" or tracks that are "the funniest," and thats basically what it is with the BasedGod, its all about having fun and if he can make you laugh then its a successful project in his eyes. Hip-hop fans often misunderstand this and call him weak or whatever but you cant misunderstand his originality and how he pioneered the Based hip-hop rap scene.
2. Travis $cott - Days Before Rodeo
Houston's Travis $cott is an artist most people overlook because of his weird, gothic, like sound but if you actually gave it a chance youd see how big this tape was and still is. Travis, on more tracks than not, is his own Producer, giving him more creative control over his already dark, eerie, emo sound. In my opinion he deserves to have a grammy already or atleast be nominated for one.
1. Mick Jemkins - The Water[s]
Last but not least, the Project of 2014, Chicago's own "Mick Jenkins - The Water[s]". This project is on a level of its own with Mick's ability to tell stories about life in a southside Chicago type of way. If you actually pay attention in his songs, you'll see he actually includes bible scriptures in his songs about our lives in a way that makes you look at the situation different and actually pay attention to the people and the signs around you. Actually pay attention to his lyrics and tell me what you think because you will think if you understand it.
For those of you who don't know, I used to be a smoker, and when you've reached that level where you just want to sit-up and chill all day, nothings better than music to compliment that feeling. We all have different tastes in music but my 5 favorite songs to enjoy while I am high are as follows.
5. Electric Feel - MGMT
Electric Feel starts off the list at number 5. It's trippy synths and groove make it so much more wavy when you're in the right mind set. It gives me more of an acid trip experience than just weed. Try it either way and you'll feel wonderful.
4. Dazed and Confused - Led Zepplin
As soon as you turn the song on you feel the trippiness of the bassline. It also gives you an acid trip type of feel with a walking bassline, paranoid lyrics, and a cool, spooky tone to it. I encourage everyone to smoke to this song at least once in their llifetime
3. Witchcra - Lucki Eck$
Lucki Eck$ whole "body high" mixtape is one of the best over all projects to smoke to in my opinion. Lucki's chilled out expression on the track is complimented by his trippy beat selection and this track is by one of my favorite producers, "Plu2o Nash". The song tells a story about a girl Lucki let into his house and did drugs with and when he woke up she was gone and so were his drugs.
2. Pussy - The Brazilian Girls
This is one of my favorite songs because of smoking. One day I got high before work and listened to this on the way. Long story short it was one of my favorite days at the old job. The trippy guitar and the trumpet along with the wavy feel make it a great song to blaze to for a feel good, groove type of high.
1. Feelin' Groovy - Harpers bizarre
Lol I know a lot of you will laugh when you hear this song but it's worth it. It's such a happy song and it makes you happy just to listen to it while you smoke. Picture a sunny day and you've got straight A's in school, the bills are paid, no worries and you're just out enjoying life and listening to this song while chilling at the park or something. The perfect smoking song for sunny, happy days.
Let me know the songs you guys like to get blazed to and I might try them lol.
