G-Eazy- Mercedes Benz Featuring Janis Joplin

G-Eazy released a new track yesterday called "Mercedes Benz (The American Dream)" which features a sample from Janis Joplin. It kind of shocked me when it started out, because I wasn't expecting to hear Janis's voice straight away. G-Eazy has great flow on this track and he meshes well with Janis Joplin's strong voice. Here's a description from G-Eazy's website about the song:

I was digging through my mom’s record collection and stumbled upon Janis Joplin’s ‘Pearl’ record. I had heard “Mercedes Benz” before, but it had been a few years. It was one of those moments where I instantly jumped up, and decided it would be a dope song to flip. The concept is so relatable, and the passion is so present in her voice. The original is an acapella, so I wrote some chords and called my homie John Michael over to lay down some acoustic guitar parts down behind her vocal. I’m stoked on how it came out.

Check it out below.

Mercedes Benz (The American Dream) ft. Janis Joplin by g-eazy

Paul Basic- The Mirror EP

You may remember that we did a post on Paul Basic's remix of the classic song "Daydream" by Wallace Collection, which was a cool electro take on a really old song. That song is just one of many great tracks featured on his new EP, The Mirror.

Paul Basic is the newest member of the Pretty Lights Label, and the type of music he makes fits in perfectly with the other label members. Check out his EP below, and you can download the it for free here.

The Mirror EP by Paul Basic

White Panda- Mo Free Mo Fallin'

White Panda did an excellent mashup of Biggie Smalls' "Mo Money Mo Problems" with Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'." I would never imagine that these two songs would mesh well together, however White Panda blended the two of them perfectly together. Check it out and download it for yourself.

Mo Free Mo Fallin' by whitepandamusic

Labrinth- Earthquake

Timothy McKenzie aka Labrinth is a pretty big deal over in the UK, but is still relatively unknown in America. He collaborated with Tinie Tempah on his track "Pass Out" which he co-wrote and produced. "Pass Out" won Tinie Tempah and him the Best Single award at the 2011 BRIT awards. My favorite track of his is "Let the Sun Shine" which has a great summery feel.

Labrinth's partnered with with Tinie Tempah again on his latest track, "Earthquake" to create a cool dubstep- electro-hip hop song. The production of this song is amazing. I really hope he gets bigger in America, because all of the tracks that he touches are gold.

Earthquake - Extended Explicit by Labrinth

Novi Novak- Sleepin On Me Music Video

I have apparently been living under a rock, because I had no idea who Novi Novak was up until yesterday. His biggest hit is his take on Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow"- the music video has over 3 million views on youtube. Young Money offered the Chicago native a record deal, which he turned down, instead he started his own record company- Swag City Records.

His latest music video for his song "Sleepin On Me" as got some great visuals. Check it out for yourself, and you can cop his latest EP, Aura of a Supervillain over on itunes.

Chiddy Bang- Mind Your Manners Music Video

Here's the new music video for Chiddy Bang's song "Mind Your Manners." The video was not planned, but it looks like they are having a lot of fun anyway. Check out the description given for the video:

We were hanging in SoCal at Black Box distro with our dude Billy Marks and after a few sake bombs decided to shoot an impromptu video for "Mind Your Manners". No plot, just fun. peep it.

Outasight- Tonight is the Night

"Tonight is the Night" is a catchy dance-worthy tune from Yonkers native Outasight. The chorus will be stuck in your head for days. It's perfect to listen to when you are getting ready to go out on a Friday night. Give it a listen below.

Outasight - Tonight Is The Night by iamoutasight

White Panda- Midnight Life

Djing duo White Panda mixed together Kanye West's "Good Life" with M83's "Midnight City" which is a certified banger. The two songs mesh really well together, and this remix is a nice spin on one of Kanye West's classics. At times the song can get a bit overwhelming, particularly during the chorus, but overall it's a pretty good remix. I think it's definitely worth a download.

Midnight Life by whitepandamusic

Nervo- We're All No One Myndset Remix

Check out this cool remix Myndset did of Nervo's song "We're All No One." Myndset continuously comes out with banging hits, and this one is no exception. It's got a great upbeat, happy feel that makes you want to start dancing immediately.

NERVO ft. Afrojack & Steve Aoki - We're All No One (Myndset Remix) by MYNDSET

Skizzy Mars- Together

Here's a brand new track from Skizzy Mars, this song is a bit different from his usual stuff- it's a bit more rock. "Together" was produced by the same guy who has produced most of Skizzy's songs in the past (David Yassky). Give it a listen for yourself and download it below.

Together by SkizTheRapper

Young the Giant- Apartment Captain Cuts Remix

When I first heard of Captain Cuts I thought it was just a one man show, but it turns out Captain Cuts is a trio. The group is made up of Ryan McMahon, Ryan Rabin and Ben Berger. Last week they released a remix of Young the Giant's song "Apartment" which turns the relatively slow alternative tune into an upbeat dance gem. The original is great, and this remix is awesome as well.

Young the Giant released a remix EP, which is available for free on their facebook page. It features a bunch of songs remixed by different artists. Head over here to get it.

Young The Giant - Apartment (Captain Cuts Remix) by Captain Cuts

e-dubble- Life Coach

e-dubble has been on fire recently. I loved his song "Robots Can't Drink," which he released a couple weeks ago, and this song is just as good. The chorus on "Life Coach" is amazingly catchy and will probably stay in your head for days- and I mean that in a good way. Give it a listen for yourself.

e-dubble - Life Coach by edubble

Outasight- Loosen Up

Yonker's native Outasight recently came out with with "Loosen Up," an extremely catchy, upbeat tune. What makes him so unique is the fact that he raps as well as sings, which not many other artists do nowadays. Give it a listen for yourself below.

Outasight - Loosen Up by iamoutasight

Pretty Lights- I Know the Truth

Earlier this week Pretty Lights aka Derek Vincent Smith released the official mp3 of his song "I Know the Truth." You may remember this song from the amazing recap video of his set at Bonnaroo. Check out the song for yourself below.
I Know The Truth by Elice M

New Sexy Ray Vision

Hey guys! Hope your weekend was exciting. My friend alerted me to this new Sexy Ray Vision song called Lex Luthor. I highly suggest blasting this next weekend!

Lex Luthor by sexrayvision

Xaphoon Jones- Colours Mega Edit

If you thought Xaphoon Jones' first remix of Colours was great, then you'll love this new remix he did of the song. Check it out for yourself below.

Colours (Xaphoon Jones MEGA EDIT) by Xaphoon Jones

Bassnectar- Colorstorm Remixtape

Bassnectar just released a thirty minute mixtape full of some songs which had never been released, and some that have before. If you're not already, I highly suggest you join Bassnectar's email list, which is where I found out about it. Check out the song and the tracklist below.

Bassnectar - Color Storm Remixtape [FREE DOWNLOAD] by Bassnectar
Download here

Tracklist:

Bassnectar – Color Storm
Bassnectar & Seth Drake – Above & Beyond
Bassnectar – Upside Down (Bassectar & Terravita Remix)
Top Cat & Rebel MC – Original Ses
Bassnectar & Datsik – YES
TC – Tap Ho (Bassnectar Remix)
Zion I – Juicy Juice (Acapella)
Nine Inch Nails – Closer (Instrumental)
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones – Misirlou [Pulp Fiction Theme] (Bassnectar Remix)
Bassnectar – Voodoo (Bassnectar & ill.Gates Remix)
Nirvana – In Bloom (Bassnectar Mashup)
MIA – Paper Planes (Instrumental)
Nas ft. Lauryn Hill – If I Ruled The World (Acapella)
ill.Gates & Captain Hook – Open your Eyes (Bassnectar Remix)

Das Racist- Michael Jackson Music Video

Brooklyn based rap group Das Racist recently released the music video for their song "Michael Jackson," which is very interesting to say the least. It features a Michael Jackson impersonator, and The Simpsons style animation among other things. You can see it for yourself above.

E-dubble- Robots Can't Drink

Baltimore rapper E-dubble is on point with the new track he released titled "Robots Can't Drink." e-dubble is one of my favorite rappers out right now because he consistently sounds like he is pouring all of himself into his verses. Listen this new track below.

Robots Can't Drink by edubble

Florence + The Machine- What the Water Gave Me Music Video

Florence + the Machine released the music video for their song "What the Water Gave Me" and couple of weeks ago, but somehow I didn't know about it until today. As usual her voice is mesmerizing, and it's nice to have visuals to go along with the song.

Logic- Just Another Day Music Video

"Just Another Day" is Logic's latest release from his mixtape Young Sinatra, which will be out on September 19th. Logic samples Queen Latifa's song of the same name, "Just Another Day," on this track. I love the relaxed feel of this song. Turn it up and enjoy, and you can download it below.

New Artist- Lauren Vogel

Lauren Vogel is an up and coming 21-year-old singer from St.Louis, Missouri. She recently paired up with Quincy Kwalae to create the song "Dark Angel", a cool electro-pop track. Have a listen below.

Hope your long weekend was great!

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Madeon- Pop Culture Video

Here's the amazing music video for Madeon's song "Pop Culture," which showcases some pretty sweet dance moves. The guy and the girl look like they are having an awesome time in the video. The song features more than 70 samples, and you can download it below.

Pop Culture (Live Mashup) by DirtyMexicanLemonade.com

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