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Kanye West Debuts “New Slaves” in Videos Projected on 66 Buildings
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Kanye West is always eager to grab attention in the most elaborate way possible. Now he debuted a new song in the form of videos simultaneously displayed on the exterior walls of more than five dozen buildings — just in time for tonights performance on Saturday Night Live.
NEW SONG AND VISUAL FROM MY NEW ALBUM BEING PROJECTED TONIGHT ACROSS THE GLOBE ON 66 BUILDINGS, LOCATIONS @ KANYEWEST.COM
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) May 18, 2013
West recently turned Twitter into a guessing game when he posted a cryptic tweet: “June Eighteen”, he wrote. The date could refer to the day his and pregnant Kim Kardashian’s baby is due, or possibly the day West releases a new album.
Kanye West – New Slaves
If West does drop a new album on June 18, it would be his first solo album since 2010′s critically acclaimed My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. And with news today of J. Cole’s Born Sinner dropping on the same day, it seems as though ‘Ye will follow suit.
Written by: @aimxhigh | @thatnewjam
AVICII – PROMO MIX 2013 – INCLUDING NEW ALBUM TRACKS
42 days
Avicii is one of the hardest artists to figure out my standing on seeing as though it changes almost monthly. He was my introduction to electronic music after I downloaded like 30 of his songs and really dug into them and he really does put his heart into producing. Him and his manager Ash Pournouri of At Night Management know how to market him unlike anything I’ve ever seen whether it’s Ralph Polo Lauren, his own hotel at Ultra, or just throwing down the most controversial Ultra set that’s been heard in a while, Tim Bergling is never quiet. He just released this promo mix which showcases his undeniable mixing ability and new songs like his collaboration with Aloe Blacc and possibly(?) Lana Del Rey on his snazzy new SoundCloud!
AVICII – PROMO MIX 2013 – INCLUDING NEW ALBUM TRACKS
Written by: @randymcrandell | @thatnewjam
Crywolf – The Moon Is Falling
49 days
I’m just becoming familiar with Crywolf but I will say that it’s been one of my most pleasant surprises of late following his collab with TNJ favorite Aylen for Silence Pt. 2. With his debut EP Ghosts due out on 4/9, he released this latest track as a single off of the record for free download! Tender piano lines meet big time punchy drums, vocal chops and some earth shattering wobbles for that “lovestep” sound I’ve been drawn to lately a la Seven Lions, Adventure Club and the like.
Crywolf: Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
Crywolf – The Moon Is Falling
Written by: @randymcrandell | @thatnewjam
Passenger – Let Her Go
59 days
Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) is a talented folk/rock singer hailing from Britain. His track ‘Let Her Go’ is too good to not share this Sunday evening. It is vulnerable, full of wisdom, and possesses a lovely, humbling melody. The singer reminds us that people tend to take things for granted until they are gone, but holding on to a small ray of hope is still worthwhile. Lyrics posted below – peace, love, respect and humility TNJers.
Well you only need the light when its burning low
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
Only know you love her when you let her go
Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low
Only hate the road when you’re missing home
Only know you love her when you let her go
And you let her go
Staring at the bottom of your glass
Hoping one day you’ll make a dream last
But dreams come slow and they go so fast
You see her when you close your eyes
Maybe one day you’ll understand why
Everything you touch surely dies…
Passenger – Let Her Go
Written By: @AlexGoldman | @ThatNewJam
Dave Vassalotti – Swallow My Pride
70 days
Dave Vassalotti, guitarist from Merchandise, is releasing an independent tape on Night People, with one of the most interesting tracks being ‘Swallow My Pride.’
I don’t know where to begin in describing the track, which means must REALLY have my head turning. It is eerie, captivating, emotional, and also bit frightening and uncomfortable. The songs overtly experimental build feels deconstructed and foreign, yet the spine-chilling vocals and repetitive guitar strums/organ chords are enough to keep my ears uncomfortably curious. Vassalotti sounds like hes floating behind you, ghostly whispering what it is you should be thinking..and you can’t help but listen.
Dave Vassalotti – Swallow My Pride
Written by: @alexgoldman | @thatnewjam
Mat Zo & Porter Robinson- Easy (Botnek Remix)
71 days
by Chris Whelan
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For the past few months more and more Botnek remixes have been hitting my iTunes. This Canadian duo has been adding their own creative blend of electro & tech house to make some already bangin’ tunes even better, including a recent remix of Steve Aoki’s smash hit Phat Brahms. In their latest remix the duo has taken on the colossal jam Easy by Mat Zo & Porter Robinson. When taking on such an awesome original track it can be hard for a remix to do anything but disappoint. With this remix however Botnek did a fantastic job of keeping the beautiful melodies from the original while still infusing their creative sound to create a remix that has been supported on the legendary Pete Tong’s BBC Essential Mix. Be sure to grab your copy of the super remix when it comes out April 14th.
Mat Zo & Porter Robinson – Easy (Botnek Remix)
Written by: @CSMallsWhelan | @thatnewjam
February Mix and FREE Mashup Pack!
091 days
by Tyler
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Hey everyone! Today is a big day for me, as I’ve finally released an official mix set. It features some really sick new tracks from the likes of Arno Cost, Lazy Rich, Swanky Tunes, Clockwork, and more! It also has some of my recent mashups which I’ve decided to offer up for free down at the link below. If you’re interested in a tracklist for this mix, check out the soundcloud page for details.
Tyler Roper – February Mix
And for anyone interested in the mashup pack, be sure to snag your free download courtesy of TNJ’s Facebook!
Happy hump day!
Written by: @roper22 | @thatnewjam
Skrillex Ft. Alvin Risk – Imma Try It Out (Unreleased)
093 days
Almost a year ago “Imma Try It Out” was played by Alvin Risk, and although originally thought to be a solo release, it turned it was a collaboration with Skrillex. Months later, it was featured in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 video game, although wasn’t on the soundtrack. The version featured in the game was a lot different then the individual and we can only hope that this song will see a real release; like much of the music made by Skrillex, it’s always up in the air. For now we can just add this to the list of Skrillex Unreleased Music. Skrillex even released a snippet of a VIP remix of the song in early January, which I personally think is unbelievable. Check out all the versions below, and lets hope for a release one day.
Original Version
Finished Version – DOWNLOAD LINK
Skrillex VIP
Written by: @SKRILLKTNKP | @thatnewjam
Willy Joy – Jack Yo Body
098 days
When some artists divulge that their next release will be at 110 BPM you might kinda have an idea of how its gonna sound; when Willy Joy does the same I safely assumed that it would be unlike anything I’ve heard. Instinct prevailed there and this track is ALL over the place and I mean that in the best way possible. All sorts of switches in time signature and intricate breakdowns had my attention the whole time as the Chi-town product continues his #FreeWillyWednesday string of releases. We already gave you guys The Ketchup Post as well as an exclusive interview of the heat-seeking Willy Joy so grab the free download and enjoy!
Willy Joy: Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
Willy Joy – Jack Yo Body
Written by: @randymcrandell | @thatnewjam
Event Preview: Just Blaze x Baauer at Webster Hall NYC 2/15/13
099 days
In what can only be described as a musical perfect storm, long-standing hip-hop hitmaker Just Blaze and Brooklyn based trap phenom and recent viral video superstar Baauer will take the stage Friday night at Webster Hall for the New York City stop of their Big League Tour. The two recently collaborated on a track ‘Higher’, which they released before beginning the tour which features a reworking of Jay-Z’s iconic line “Turn my music hi-hi-hi-higher” that perfectly infuse Just Blaze’s love for big samples with Baauer’s love of pure trunk-rattling bass. The result can not be ignored and can be scored as one more notch in favor of electronic music’s legitimacy in modern mainstream music. Tickets are still available from Webster Hall right here so grab them while they’re still available!
Just Blaze: Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
Baauer: Facebook | Twitter | SoundCloud
Webster Hall: Facebook | Twitter | Official
Just Blaze x Baauer – Higher
Those who may not be as well versed in music will recognize Just Blaze as the producer on some of hip-hops hugest hits such as Breathe by Fabolous, Public Service Announcement & U Don’t Know (and accompying remix) from Jay-Z, Pump It Up by Joe Budden, and the Rick Ross & Drake collaboration Lord Knows amongst literally hundreds of others. If you are seriously curious, check his production discography here and you’ll be AMAZED at how many of those tracks you loved.
Fabolous – Breathe (Prod. by Just Blaze)
Faboulous – Breathe from ELGEEVOO on Vimeo.
Those who have taken to the “EDM” incarnation of trap music recognize Baauer’s name in the same stratosphere as scene heavyweights Flosstradamus, RL Grime & Carnage. The Brooklyn based trap music phenom has had a HELL of a week with videos of crowds of people dancing to his groundbreaking single Harlem Shake appearing on everywhere from HuffintonPost to CollegeHumor to BroBible and has everyone talking about how them and their friends can re-create the video. Hell, there’s even a Playboy Playmate Edition; one of the few indisputable pieces of evidence that yes, you have made it.
Baauer – Harlem Shake
Harlem Shake – Playboy Playmate Edition
Tickets are still available to purchase before the madness ensues on Friday so won’t you come join the TNJ Crew and get real weird!? Grab them right here!
Written by: @randymcrandell | @thatnewjam
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