What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
So, I always thought violins were really cool instruments. The way they sounded were always relaxing to me. And I also really like ambient electronic music. Also, video games. If you're still interested, let me introduce you to Lindsey Stirling, an Electronic Violinist who remixes video games songs (as well as composing her own pieces). She always has interesting and unique and is just a fantastic violin player. She has a version of a Zelda theme called Zelda Medley and if you like, get her self titled album.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Stop Sleeping #18: Organized Konfusion
What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Organized Konfusion is a clustefuck of alternative old school style beats and rhythms with extremely talented MC's, Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po. They have a way of making upbeat music but still making it something you can just listen to while studying. Honestly. every one of their albums is great, but if you want some place to start, I would highly recommend Stress. It is the epitome of their sound, and a very good album. Other albums include their self titled and The Equinox.
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Organized Konfusion is a clustefuck of alternative old school style beats and rhythms with extremely talented MC's, Pharoahe Monch and Prince Po. They have a way of making upbeat music but still making it something you can just listen to while studying. Honestly. every one of their albums is great, but if you want some place to start, I would highly recommend Stress. It is the epitome of their sound, and a very good album. Other albums include their self titled and The Equinox.
Stop Sleeping #17: Tim Hecker
What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Time Hecker is an ambient electronic artist. His beats are kind of minimalistic, but he pulls it off incredibly well. He is great to listen to if you just want to fade away for a while. His beats are just pleasant to listen to, causing constant fission. I don't even know what else to say, just listen to his albums. Harmony in Ultraviolet is a great place to start and one of my favorites.
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Time Hecker is an ambient electronic artist. His beats are kind of minimalistic, but he pulls it off incredibly well. He is great to listen to if you just want to fade away for a while. His beats are just pleasant to listen to, causing constant fission. I don't even know what else to say, just listen to his albums. Harmony in Ultraviolet is a great place to start and one of my favorites.
Stop Sleeping #16: The Weeknd
What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
The Weeknd is a must have for anyone who enjoys R&B. His voice is great, his voice is great, his tapes are great. He's been getting a lot more recognition lately, mostly for his work with rapper Drake. He has three tapes, House Of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes Of Silence, and they are best listened to in that order to see his growth as an artist. Echoes of Silence is arguably his best lyrically, but I think the beats and vocals on House of Balloons make it a more enjoyable listen.
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
The Weeknd is a must have for anyone who enjoys R&B. His voice is great, his voice is great, his tapes are great. He's been getting a lot more recognition lately, mostly for his work with rapper Drake. He has three tapes, House Of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes Of Silence, and they are best listened to in that order to see his growth as an artist. Echoes of Silence is arguably his best lyrically, but I think the beats and vocals on House of Balloons make it a more enjoyable listen.
Stop Sleeping #15: Vince Staples
What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Vince Staples is best known for his works with supergroup Odd Future. Honestly, he's not that great as a rapper. Despite this, he has a great ear for beats and knows how to make them sound good. With his choice few producers, Vince Staples makes music that's only slightly reminiscent of Odd Future, with dark beats and darker themes. Check out his mixtape, Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1.
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Vince Staples is best known for his works with supergroup Odd Future. Honestly, he's not that great as a rapper. Despite this, he has a great ear for beats and knows how to make them sound good. With his choice few producers, Vince Staples makes music that's only slightly reminiscent of Odd Future, with dark beats and darker themes. Check out his mixtape, Shyne Coldchain Vol. 1.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Stop Sleeping #14: Doomtree's Dessa
What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
Dessa is from the group my last post was about, Doomtree. Although Doomtree is a rap group, Dessa sings and does spoken word too. Her album, A Badly Broke Code, has a lot of good examples of her vocal and lyrical ability. At first, her voice was a turn off to me, but it really compliments her style well, and A Badly Broken Code is a great listen after you get used to it. If you enjoy A Badly Broken Code, check out Castor, The Twin, too.
Stop Sleeping #13: Doomtree
What Is "Stop Sleeping"?
Basically I'm just going to reccomend artists or albums that you might not have checked out. Most of these will be Hip-Hop recommendations, as that's the genre I mostly listen to, but I'll try to keep them appealing to a broader public.
DOOMTREE DOOMTREE. This group has too many members to give each it's own shout out, so I'm just going to name a couple of the best group albums and maybe go into the other members in their separate posts.
Their self titled is a great place to start. Each member of Doomtree brings their flavor to the album, from P.O.S.'s rapping to Dessa's poetry and other folk and punk influences. No Kings is a very solid album, too, with an obvious Atmoshphere influence.
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