Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts


Daniel Cronson and Kehinde have given us something undeniably magical. Whilst embracing the power of Blues, Hip-Hop, and Jazz that flows through their luminous city of Chicago, they have conjured the mighty “Grand Visions”. The track is three and a half minutes of smooth, summery blues; guided by heartfelt, northside vocals and piercing, southside rhymes. Daniel works much of Grand Visions’s foundation; driving it with a few lovable chords from his guitar, backing keys, ambiance, and a slow-burning drum loop. The essence of John Mayer seems to possess much of his performance, as he glides soulfully across this production with “Continuum”-esque immaculacy. However, as brilliant as this single is with Daniel Cronson alone, it would be imperfect without Kehinde’s breathtaking bars. Lyrically, he reincarnates Daniel’s breakdown of the trials one faces in pursuing their dreams, by giving his own, in-depth take on the topic. What results is a magnetizing, new record for Chicago’s summer. One that will have you ready to fire up the grill out back, as easily as it fires up your soul.

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To set fire to your next house party, long-distance duo, Tan Lines, has released a “What You Saying” remix. Originally created by Jarreau Vandal, and featuring TĀLĀ, this danceable, jazz-tinged revision will effortlessly blow you away. A four-to-the-floor pulse, produced by Juan, the half of Tan Lines living in Paris, France, will move you directly to the dance floor; whilst Adam, the St Petersburg, Florida-dwelling half of the duo’s saxophone and funky inflections creep into your soul. This remix is an alternative, EDM rework of the Jarreau Vandal track. It gives “What You Saying” an extra echelon of musicality; coating it in shining chords and anthemic drums. Keep this up and Tan Lines is fated to be dominating festivals around the world in the months to come. Their chemistry is unparalleled; and this remix to “What You Saying” unquestionably sets them apart from the crowd. 





“What You Saying (Tan Lines Remix)”





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You have been diagnosed with a mild lack of trillness; yet, have no fear, Tennessee instrumentalist, Dr Greg Shaw, is itching to fill your prescription. Armed with a live saxophone, and some phenomenal, dirty south production, he prescribes you, as well as the rest of us, a dynamic dose of “Block Jazz”. Hosted by Hip-Hop veteran, Project Pat, assisted by the likes of Bassworld Music, and scratched by DJ Memphis Slim, “Block Jazz” is a raw ode to Southern artistry. It borrows all of the powerful, improvised elements of traditional jazz from Shaw’s breathtaking saxophone playing, and marries it with the grimy, 808 production of Memphis trap music. The combination is fiery, yet smooth; with Shaw instrumentally gliding in and out of the beat better than any rapper could fathom. His flow, through that saxophone, is golden, soulful and real; something every block in urban America can embrace. With something as simple as an instrumental, Dr Greg Shaw (accompanied by his fellow musicians) provides an elixir for the streets. The trill healing we’ve all been dying for.



“Block Jazz” on Spotify




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Florida has been a hot bed for hip hop talent recently, led by Kodak Black and XXXTentacíon.  Since, we've seen a number of new artists emerge out of south Florida and may be looking at the next phenomenon.  KV Infinity, sliding onto the music scene out of Hallandale, Fla. is a six member group(LimboKV, LunaryKV, ManiiKV, NintiKV, VozziKV, and YoungkikeKV) looking to take the game by storm with their new single "Candy." The song has a nice jazzy groove, but still knocks coming through your speakers that will have your head bobbing uncontrollably. The track, which was produced by the groups own ManiiKV also has a catchy hook that you'll find yourself singing hours after the is over.  KV Infinity's unity and crew love for one another puts me in the mind of other mega groups like ASAP Mob and Odd Future.  "Candy" is the first single off of their upcoming mixtape, INFINITY and if it is any indication of what we can expect from  this squad, I'd imagine they will develop a cult core like the aforementioned groups in no time. 



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