Tuesday, February 7, 2012
TimeFlies Tuesday
Timeflies Tuesday, a huge internet sensation, is proving to everyone that he can continue to make great songs. Cal the "voice" of Timeflies is the lyrical genius of the duo, and Rob Resnick, is the producing genius of the duo, the one that many people don't even know about. The pair became famous for their releases of songs weekly every Tuesday night. The duo did this for almost a year and then released their own original project entitled, The Scotch Tape, which was a free EP for the fans. He is still continuing to release a song/video weekly and is now getting ready for a small tour. To say the least I am very excited to hear what's going to come in the future from these guys. On their most recent piece they sample Madonna's Super Bowl performance of her song "Music." That was 2 days ago, and they already made a song over it, that's pretty skilled. So definitely check out the rest of their music if you liked this, you will not be disappointed. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for the most up to date info.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Best song so far of 2012?
"I'm On 2.0" might be the top song released so far of the year. Trae Tha Truth brought together not one, not two, not three, but 9 other top musicians to join him on this song. He brings in Big K.R.I.T., Jadakiss, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B, Tyga, Gudda Gudda, and Bun B all for a verse on the song, and then Mark Morrison to sing the hook. Morrison on the hook catches the audience's attention right away and makes them want to listen, and then the verses delivered by each rapper does not disappoint the listener. This song is a great piece of work by Trae Tha Truth, something that was completely unexpected from him. But so far it is definitely the top song of 2012.
iPhonic
iPhonic, is one of America's premier party hip-hop groups in the music industry today. The band consists of: Dave D, vocals; JQ, vocals; Matt Gibson, guitar and keys; and Ben Schigel, drums.
They stopped by Ohio University on their tour and got a chance to hang with them and interview them before the show.
JC: Let's start simple. What is the meaning behind your name, "iPhonic?"
JQ: It stands for, "Ill Party Hip-Hop Over Nasty Instrumental Concoctions"
JC: Is it true that you guys are graduates of Ohio University?
Dave D: Yes, Gibson and I both went to school here, and we knew JQ who joined up with us afterwards.
Gibson: We used to be a cover band when we came here, and did shows at Red Brick every week which we would end up getting completely wasted after our shows. It was great.
JC: Who were your biggest musical influences? In your music I can hear a little Blink 182 and at sometimes I hear a little Sum 41.
Dave D: Thank you, I always grew up listening to Blink and still do. But other than them my biggest influences would have to be the Beatles, and 311.
JQ: For me it would have to be folk music and new school hip hop.
Gibson: Definitely Blink for me too. Besides them the Rolling Stones for sure, and definitely Eric Clapton.
JC: You got to work with two great Cleveland rappers, Krayzie Bone from Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, and Machine Gun Kelley. What was it like working with them?
Dave D: Krayzie Bone was the coolest. The passion he had for the music was just off the charts. DJ E-V handed him our album, and 5 days after he called us, wanting to work with us. It was an honor.
JQ: We worked with MGK right when he was coming up big. We collabed together to show off some new talent, and the fame he has now is great. Now just hoping we can get just as big.
Gibson: Krayzie Bone was just sweet to work with. He sat there just drinking this vanilla vodka straight from the bottle with his headphones on working on his part for our song. He knew how to have fun, but also his passion for music was strong and wanted us to be impressed with his work. And we were.
JC: What are your biggest goals for your music career?
JQ: To take over the world with our music.
Dave D: Same as JQ, but to also seeing the world while taking it over.
Gibson: Rock Stardom
JC: Do you have any new music ready to release? Or are you waiting until after your tour?
JQ: We are currently working on the next album, which is yet to be named. But until it drops we will be releasing new singles every now and then.
Dave D: New singles and features are going to be out soon, along with working with DJ EV in the near future.
Gibson: We have some collabs ready, and also just start working on networking in the future too.
JC: What is the one thing you love the most about the music industry and touring?
JQ: Groupies & Blackouts
Dave D: Attention
Gibson: Vodka
JC: Alright last question. Are you guys signed right now? If not, do you plan to be signed soon?
JQ: We are unsigned right now, but we want to find the right team to work with. We don't want to sell ourselves out. It's more of a pride thing.
Dave D: We've had a couple offers. but nothing that was too exciting to us.
You can check out iPhonic at their website, http://www.iphonicmusic.com/ , or follow them on Twitter, or Like them on Facebook .
They stopped by Ohio University on their tour and got a chance to hang with them and interview them before the show.
JC: Let's start simple. What is the meaning behind your name, "iPhonic?"
JQ: It stands for, "Ill Party Hip-Hop Over Nasty Instrumental Concoctions"
JC: Is it true that you guys are graduates of Ohio University?
Dave D: Yes, Gibson and I both went to school here, and we knew JQ who joined up with us afterwards.
Gibson: We used to be a cover band when we came here, and did shows at Red Brick every week which we would end up getting completely wasted after our shows. It was great.
JC: Who were your biggest musical influences? In your music I can hear a little Blink 182 and at sometimes I hear a little Sum 41.
Dave D: Thank you, I always grew up listening to Blink and still do. But other than them my biggest influences would have to be the Beatles, and 311.
JQ: For me it would have to be folk music and new school hip hop.
Gibson: Definitely Blink for me too. Besides them the Rolling Stones for sure, and definitely Eric Clapton.
JC: You got to work with two great Cleveland rappers, Krayzie Bone from Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, and Machine Gun Kelley. What was it like working with them?
Dave D: Krayzie Bone was the coolest. The passion he had for the music was just off the charts. DJ E-V handed him our album, and 5 days after he called us, wanting to work with us. It was an honor.
JQ: We worked with MGK right when he was coming up big. We collabed together to show off some new talent, and the fame he has now is great. Now just hoping we can get just as big.
Gibson: Krayzie Bone was just sweet to work with. He sat there just drinking this vanilla vodka straight from the bottle with his headphones on working on his part for our song. He knew how to have fun, but also his passion for music was strong and wanted us to be impressed with his work. And we were.
JC: What are your biggest goals for your music career?
JQ: To take over the world with our music.
Dave D: Same as JQ, but to also seeing the world while taking it over.
Gibson: Rock Stardom
JC: Do you have any new music ready to release? Or are you waiting until after your tour?
JQ: We are currently working on the next album, which is yet to be named. But until it drops we will be releasing new singles every now and then.
Dave D: New singles and features are going to be out soon, along with working with DJ EV in the near future.
Gibson: We have some collabs ready, and also just start working on networking in the future too.
JC: What is the one thing you love the most about the music industry and touring?
JQ: Groupies & Blackouts
Dave D: Attention
Gibson: Vodka
JC: Alright last question. Are you guys signed right now? If not, do you plan to be signed soon?
JQ: We are unsigned right now, but we want to find the right team to work with. We don't want to sell ourselves out. It's more of a pride thing.
Dave D: We've had a couple offers. but nothing that was too exciting to us.
You can check out iPhonic at their website, http://www.iphonicmusic.com/ , or follow them on Twitter, or Like them on Facebook .
AudioDax
I came across AudioDax, an LA band, about 2 months ago over winter break and was pretty impressed with what I heard. This duo is definitely going to get some attention in the future. Some have compared them to the next Chiddy Bang, but they don't have nearly as good of producing as Xaphoon of Chiddy Bang. But this is a song that most everyone can relate to. The message: only you know your full capabilities, a reoccurring theme in today's music. With catchy hooks on every song delivered by Temble, and the meaningful verses by Krypton FLO, they just can't mess up. I'll be definitely looking out for their newest music, and seeing how they can go one step further on their next song.
Follow them on Twitter and Like them on Facebook.
Follow them on Twitter and Like them on Facebook.
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