Featured Song: The Dream – “That’s My Shit” (Ft. T.I & Trev Rich)

Since the immense success of arguably his best mixtape to date, “Rain In The Summer“, Trev Rich has not been as present as we’ve grown accustomed to in the run up to 2015. Turns out, the Squizzy Gang spitter has simply been making moves that ensure that 2015 tops the past three years, which have improved from the one before it consecutively. In the biggest collaboration in his career to have been released, since his “Dreams” were realised on Joe Budden’s “A Loose Quarter”, Trev’s back on a remix of TheDream’s T.I assisted “That’s My Shit.”

The Colorado emcee was rumored to be feature on the official version, but for an unknown reason, his verse wound up on the official remix instead. The decision for the “Heights” rapper to not be on the original is particularly surprising given the phenomenal quality of his contribution. Whilst I’m sure Trev is sick to death of comparisons to Budden, it’s hard considering the theme of the track is so similar to SLV’s “Tell Him Something” sideman anthem, only with The Dream and co. addressing the sideman themselves as opposed to the woman they’re fighting over.

Trev’s verse itself is most reminiscent of the SLV equivalent as consequence to the binary opposition comparatives that shows the Denver native’s deft ability to denounce a competitor in a fashion that he set the standard for himself with “Talk My Shit.” Alongside the lyrical potency that portrays an unparalleled ability to articulate a braggadocios brilliance without coming across as arrogant, Colorado’s hometown hero brings a swarve delivery that could add a spark to the most platonic of statements. And as such, 2015 comes to a captivating start for fans of Squizzy’s head honcho.

When he’s renegading a Hip Hop vet such as T.I, even if the Hustle Gang emcee isn’t in the prime of his career, on tracks with The Dream and we’re not even a week in, imagine what the rest of 2015 could have in store for us.

Featured Album: Wild High – “SDREAMS”

Wild High, one of the newest bands to hit the scene, just released their debut album “SDREAMS” and we must say it is pretty damn swanky. Cody, Clay, Pablo, and Nick managed to fuse the perfect mix of Rock and psychedelic rhythm to give us one of our favorite albums of 2014. The song writing in this album is surprisingly vivid and the vocal ranges compliment the melodies on every track in superb fashion. This is definitely one of those albums you can (and should) bring along with you on your next road trip and add to the playlist at your next shindig. If you like what you hear, show these guys some love @Wild_High.

 

Favorite track: “God in a Woman” “Tidal”

 

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Featured Album: 3hree – “The 3hree Project” (Various Artists)

One of the most notable releases of 2014 comes in the form of a collaborative album which features a few of Colorado’s upper-echelon Hip-hop and R&B artists. From top to bottom, The 3hree Project is a truly magnificent example of musical artistry. Up until now, many have said that Colorado’s urban music community lacked its own distinct sound and ultimately originality, but this album undoubtedly defies that stereotype. Instead of conforming with the status quo, it employs a new sound, a refreshing sound, a sound that is more befitting a city as gifted as Denver. While it most certainly has its gems, as is the case with any album, it has its questionable tracks as well. Yet and still, if  the world is listening, this is Denver Hip-hop.

 

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Featured Video: Hustle Man – “The Border”

Hustle Man’s latest song & video “The Border”, conveys the ambiguous reality of life for those connected to the border between the U.S. & Mexico. It’s hard resisting the urge to chant along with the chorus, “I got it from the border…”, as Hustle Man’s staunch lyrics shed light on his eerily familiar sentiments. Shot by Jeremy Pape, and edited by Justin S. Rodriguez, the cinematography & post-production in this video manages to pull you in and keep you engaged through its entirety. No mediocre here!

Watch it, and then let us know what you think in the comment section below.

 

 

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Featured Song: Bass Physics – “Mind Activation”

Fresh off the release of the their EP “Where Do We Turn“, the Colorado duo, Bass Physics are back at it. On the eve of dropping their newest project “Revelations”, they release this gem which certainly lives true to it’s name – “Mind Activation”.

You can catch these two headlining the Bluebird Theater on November 26th. Tickets are only $10 so don’t miss out on your chance to see these guys before they blow up.  BUY TICKETS

 

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