The brand new and highly-anticipated 21-track concept release from rapper, Logic, accomplishes many things. The title track (“Young Sinatra III”) carries on Logic’s effective comparison to ole’ Frank as his “emcee aura”, on which you’ll recognize verses from his now-vintage original “Young Sinatra” cut. In addition to carrying on that tradition, Logic allows many characteristics to emerge throughout the tape. A mixture of old-school beats, thoughtful speech recordings, the occasional recognizable sample and some singing all surface on Logic’s third effort – all contributing to the multi-faceted package that the Maryland native has been wrapping up for his loyal audience. Most of the tracks carry their own weight, and display differing sides of the artists’ vocal and lyrical abilities. I’ve respected the kid since “Mind of Logic”, and identify with his unyielding ambition. I encourage you to set aside some time and engage with his work – I can’t wait to see where he goes.

Key Track Breakdown:

“Inception” – If Logic’s outward attention to detail and his growing fan base aren’t evidence enough, this beautifully produced/vocally executed ode to his ambitions will be. Yes, it borrows from the 2010 film’s score, making for a short but sweet opener.
“What You Want” – Who knew that a slow-jam could actually provide me with a smile instead of a cringing expression? This is sleek.
“Relaxation” – Love the jazzy production, quirky mentality (those comical female lines) and that Logic “demeanor” he loves to rep.
“Tic Tac Toe” – One of the darkest productions, with a kill-all mentality and a straight-fire flow that explodes at the 1:45 mark. [See previous post]
“Numbers” – A previously-released single, which should have caught your attention immediately. [See previous post]
“Do Ya Like” – Ah, an Adele sample. A fitting choice, considering her timeless, old-fashioned tone. I could do without the gun-shots; seemingly out of place, but I guess this adds ‘edge’ to a rough-around-the-edges sensual jam.
“We Get High” – Thankfully this is one of the few times we hear “get high”, because personally I’m tired of that topic. Production elevates this one, and I dig it.
“The Spotlight” – J.U.S.T.I.C.E. sample alert, but Logic has fun with a danceable jam.

I’m afraid we’re all going to have to come to a realization. Robert “Bobby” Bryson Hall II’s talent is undeniable.

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The other day I was scouring the internet for new music, and I stumbled on a band by the name of Twin City. If you are a fan of reggae/rock/alternative music, then you may be familiar with one of my favorite groups, The Holdup. Well to my surprise, I discovered that one of the lead singers of Twin City is none other than Mike Garmany, the lead vocalist for The Holdup; The other being James Melo of Young Science. So now I have a new addiction that I have to share with all of you. One of the tracks that stands out to me is titled “Just For Tonight,” which includes a sample of R.E.M’s “Losing My Religion.” It’s a little slower-paced than a lot of material we feature here on The Kollection, but I think with summer rapidly approaching this is the perfect song to play at a backyard barbecue, yeah? Make sure to throw Twin City a like on Facebook, as well as download their mixtape!

While surfing the interwebs, I struck gold. This is something that is out of the ordinary, since the origin of this EP is from France. Bankal (the producer) and MC Miscellaneous make up the duo Chill Bump, and their sound is so addicting I know that all of you kollectors will love it as well. The simple beats are hard hitting, with the perfect blend of hip-hop and a hint of some dubstep, and the story-telling lyrics tie together in a harmonious blend of French awesomeness. The second track I added has awesome Spanish feel to it, which gives a lot of diversity to the entire tape. Make sure to grab this EP on their Bandcamp page pronto!

Over the last few months, we here at The DK have posted some work from Helicopter Showdown and some of the collabs they’ve done as they got more and more recognition in the EDM community. Their signature sound is often characterized by heavy bass and perfectly chaotic oscillations. As they continued to grind out shows and tracks, the sound slowly refined itself and became their own. The four track free EP is the clumination of hardwork and the tireless quest to find the perfect sound. What I love so much about these songs is how refined and unique HS’s sound has become. There are a lot of great melodic riffs with the br00tal drop we all love from them in almost every song. I really enjoyed listening (actually still listening) to this awesome extended play. As a token of appreciation, this EP is free for all the fans that helped Helicopter Showdown reach 20K fans on Facebook. So go ahead and swoop this banger up and show these guys some love!

Hello everyone! KSH is back with his second installment of MESSY MONDAYS, this time with 21 huge tracks from names like Eptic, KOAN Sound, Habstrakt, Funtcase and many more. Most of these tunes are unreleased meaning you’re the first to hear them in their entirety. Once again, strap in and crank up your nearest sound system to fully experience what these songs have to offer.

Be sure to check out KSH on FACEBOOK and SOUNDCLOUD for more freebies and to show him some love for his work!

..::TRACKLIST::..

Intro by Vandull
01. Eptic – Death Ray [NEVERSAYDIE]
02. KSH – Numbers [DUB]
03. Plan B – Ill Manors (Funtcase Remix) [679 Recordings]
04. Lazy Rich – The Chase feat. Belle Humble (Habstrakt Remix) [Forthcoming NEVERSAYDIE]
05. KSH – Kingy L VIP [Free @ 2000 Facebook Likes]
06. Mojo – Showtime [DUB]
07. Koan Sound – Akira (Habstrakt Remix) [DUB]
08. Point.Blank & Bloodfire – To The Beat [Forthcoming PRIME AUDIO]
09. Bytesize & DKS – All You [DUB]
10. Mojo – Day One Feat. Virus Syndicate [BUYGORE]
11. Vodex – Cycloptic VIP [DUB]
12. Soloman – Run For Cover [DUB]
13. R.A.D – Hit It [DUB]
14. Supreme – Transition [Forthcoming SUM TING NEW]
15. MUK – No Hats No Trainers (D2 Remix) [DUBSTAR]
16. Vodex & Requake – Cycloid [DUB]
17. Disonata & MUK – Swamp Mem [BASSCLASH]
18. Daft Punk – Aerodynamic (Brownz Remix) [FREE]
19. Substantial – Check it Out [FREE]
20. Supreme & Bolger – My Turn [DUB]
21. Substantial – No More Snarls [DUB]

I’m not the world’s biggest Mac Miller fan, but few and far between are some songs that I enjoy by the Pittsburgh native. I checked out his freshly-released mixtape Macadelic, and decided to share Desperado with all of you! This specific track is a little more innovative in terms of the different style of music Mac is rapping over. The beginning sounds like a Santana-esque riff, and it breaks down into a beat-knocking and head-bobbing flow which is easy to listen along to. Towards the end there is a sample sound clip from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, a feature we saw a few days ago in Richie Cunning’s track Pure Imagination.

Lots of artsy stuff going on in this tape. Also on the mixtape are tracks featuring Casey Veggies, Juicy J, and the shocker – Lil Wayne. Download the mixtape causing all the hype below, and leave some feedback! What you think about Mac’s progression as a mainstream artist?

I’ve been hard-pressed to find hip-hop/rap artists that I consider on the level of Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie, and Born Ready To Die by Terry Urban serves as a tribute to the great Biggie’s passing. If you’re a history of rap buff, then you may be thinking “Wait a minute, Biggie died like 2 weeks ago – March 9th to be exact”, then I must admit that I had overlooked this project. I’ve had it in my iTunes library for awhile but never got around to listening to it. However, saying that Terry Urban created a stunning project is an understatement.

The title of the mixtape gives us a clue of the direction that the project undertakes, Lana Del Rey’s Born To Die combined with Biggie’s Ready To Die. Rather, it’s old school Biggie vocals layered over the old school sounding beats of Lana while still incorporating her sultry vocals. Damn, what a combination. Personally, I’m loving “FTW” (won’t find in stream below), “Lucky Struggle”, and “Unbelievable Man” but with 16 tracks to listen to, you have a wide variety to choose from. So Kollect the tracks below, and enjoy this epic and fitting tribute to Biggie courtesy of Terry Urban as much as I have, and will continue to, enjoy. Shout-out to the commenter on 3LAU’s post that reminded me of this gem. Oh and as an added bonus, I’m including a chill and laidback mash by Chi Duly that samples Biggie’s “Hypnotize” with Washed Out’s “Feel It All Around”.

The homies over at Mad Decent (Diplo’s Label) have compiled this FREE EP featuring seven collaborations between Zeds Dead and Omar LinX. Needless to say, this EP is another huge production from the Canadian duo who have incorporated a hip-hop sound into each of the songs using the vocals of Omar LinX as well as production techniques that convey a rap/hip-hop vibe, but at the same time, stay true to the Zeds Dead sound. Download each track below!

This time last year we published one of the most popular playlists of all time on The Kollection: The St. Patrick’s Kollection 2011. It was downloaded tens of thousands of times and, without a doubt, helped make last year’s St. Patrick’s day one hell of a party.

This year we’re back with a 60 track, 4+ hour playlist of solid party tunes for your Saturday night. This playlist is a blend of house, dubstep, hip hop, mashups, remixes, and original mixes. We would encourage you to add these songs to your existing party playlist as an (insane) supplement, rather than as a standalone list.

So get ready – St. Patrick’s day is this Saturday, be prepared and download the St. Patrick’s Kollection 2012!

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