As some of you may know, I’m a hiphop engineer by day. I know this is a chiptune / video game blog, but i gotta shout out this new kind of hip-hop thats evolving in the wake of the dubstep explosion. Artists are calling it “Dub-Hop” and I agree. this music is tough sounding, upbeat, and most importantly, new. I can’t wait for five years from now when we’re sick of music that sounds like this. right now tho, it’s fire.
dubstep to hip hop_Club Dub Hop by gleebeatz
Lady J is a nerdcore rapper and hiphop artist. We just had a chance to catch up at Katsucon this weekend and she gave me a copy of her new mixtape OUR FANTASY and it is just killer.
With 11 Final Fantasy inspired tracks, fierce beats and dope rhymes, Lady J represents Nerdcore Hiphop‘s finest. There is even word about a Dj CUTMAN remix in the works… exciting! Add Lady J on Facebook and download her tracks on Soundcloud.
Without further delay… here’s the mixtape:
Download NERDCORE NOW Vol. 1 right now. It’s an all-star collection of killer tracks and nerdy rhymes and exceptional production value. Need some proof? Alright, here are some selections.
http://www.nerdcorenow.com/vb/content/230-Nerdcore-Now-Volume-1
I woke up this morning to the shock an awe of Black Materia, an original hiphop album by Random AKA MegaRan, exactly 14 years since the Japanese release of the Final Fantasy VII, the game that shattered perceptions and set the bar for storytelling and detail in RPG Games.
Listening to the songs on BandCamp, I’m still in awe. Great production, appropriate use of samples and dope vocal tone, this is an all-pro album featuring additional vocals by Brentalfloss, MC Pennywise, Devastate, Ilyas (of Tanya Morgan), Maja, Phil Harmonic, Dale Chase, and more.
With lyrics that reflect the story and taking the point of view of different characters, this record is a nerdcore achievement. Other tracks, like “Crys of the Planet” boast poignet lyrics that extend beyond the scope of the game to a transmit a socially conscience message Listen on Bandcamp or Download the Free Version from NerdcoreNow.com
[audio:blackmateria-cloudstrife.mp3]All and all, this album is dope and a half. Support this killer team.