The legendary hip hop duo from Oakland, California - you know Zion I as the collaboration between AmpLive and Zumbi. These guys produce some of our favorite james; their socially conscious lyricism and promotion of unity consciousness is what makes them so special. Here’s their remix of Rebelution‘s original track “Safe and Sound” off their self titled EP from 2006. Check that out here.
There’s nothing better than a perfect combination of past and present. Kanye makes and album with his “Big Brother,” but that’s not the best combo I’ve heard in the past two days.
Although they have changed their name, Sublime With Rome(Who is playing in California Aug. 19-23) is coming out with some classics. Featuring the Eric the bassist and Bud the drummer from the legendary Sublime, Rome has been looking to play with guys similar to them since he started his music career. He now has his chance and he’s taking full advantage of it.
Their new album “Yours Truly” has a similar Sublime album cover artwork and reggae/punk sound. They even have an experimental seven minute dubstep song called “Safe and Sound” that would even make dearly departed former singer Bradley proud. The biggest highlight is a song called “Can You Feel It” with an unexpected guest star.
Wiz Khalifa bridges the old Sublime with the new realm of music. The voice heard everywhere these days raps about what he knows best: rollin fatties and keeping his head in the clouds. He starts slow with the reggae beat then raps his way to the finish with a quick rhymes and sick flows.
The rest of the album sounds a little more poppy and more love songs than we’re used to seeing with the Sublime name, but Rome has said he is trying to distance himself from being Brad and he stands out with this album. I don’t know why it doesn’t have more radio plays and more popularity. Although it’s not classic Sublime, I can’t wait to go to a concert and vibe to some classics; old and new.
Sublime With Rome Feat. Wiz Khalifa- Can You Feel It
All Credit for this post goes to UP THERE blogger Sam Pereira (Spere) =]
Music cosmopolitans and the epitome of the word chill, released their sixth studio album Culture of Fear today and it is refreshingly nostalgic. The DC-based duo stays close to home with downtempo beats coupled with worldly sounds of Jamaican dub reggae and Brazilian bossa nova. Listeners can download the free single “Culture of Fear” from their website. Also, the group will be performing several shows on the West Coast this summer. Enjoy this morning track as you sip your cup of coffee and look out at the rising sun. Listen UP. RABBLE on.
Zion-I and Rebelution have played side-by-side in concert many times in the last year. This is a dynamic duo that I presume you will be hearing a lot from in the next year to come. Here is a song from Zion-I’s upcoming album called “Many Stylez” Featuring Rebelution.
Zion I – Many Stylez feat. Rebelution
And here is a link to a couple remixes that AMPLIVE (Zion-I’s right-hand man and famous DJ) has done over Rebelution’s “Otherside” and “Safe and Sound”.
The sweet, sweet blend of herbs and spices. Alborosie with a little dubstep twist. Here is a song that will be sure to make your face, heart, and any other part of your body melt before you have a chance to press pause. If you find yourself getting lost, just remember, its just ddddddddddubstep.
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