XV -Popular Culture MIXTAPE REVIEW

XV - POPULAR CULTURE

4.5 our of 5

XV is one of the most underrated artists out right now in my opinion. He combines great lyrics with superb production on his music and still gets slept on. His previous mixtape “Zero Heroes” was a great piece of work which should have pushed him to super stardom but still was bypassed by many. His latest project demands your attention.

 

“Popular Culture” demonstrates XV’s craft at near perfection with no real let downs, one of the rare projects you can listen to from beginning to end. Each track references something from pop culture, most of us will get the references but there are some that there will be an age gap for. Each track was cleverly made and is very entertaining to listen to. Covering a wide range of topics while still staying within the theme of the project.

Songs you definitely have to check out are “Andy Warhol”, “Her Favorite Song”, “Wonkavator”, “Jedi Night” and “Aaahh! Real Monsters”. Although you will enjoy them all. 

If XV happens to read this, keep up the good work and if this is any indicator of what the album will sound like then we are all in for a treat. All you other rappers out there, take notes! This is what your albums should be like, no filler tracks, just good music!

 Stay Fresh!

-Migs

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Kid Ink Concert Portland, OR 6/26

So the Kid Ink concert is fast approaching so I figured I would introduce you to new music and a quick introduction of the opening acts (in case you don’t know who they are). 

 Tickets are only $20 - Click on the link to buy

What’s new from Kid Ink? Well, his debut album “Up & Away” comes out June 12^th. He has been busy on tour delivering some hot performances while cranking out some jams to build up to the release. This week he released the official video for “Lost in the sauce” and the official remix of “Time of your life” with Tyga & Chris Brown. 

Cassow

Cassow is an up and coming artist that has been creating quite a buzz in the area. Recently recording a track with Freeway.

 

RoseBent

Passionate and determined, Rose Bent, a stand-out all-female hip-hop crew, joined forces in 2010 with a mission to represent the silenced voices of women in hip-hop. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, The City of Roses, Rose Bent is comprised of three aspiring musicians: Jacque a.k.a. J-Kronic, Lady Trinity & Rose City MissChief. Few of the select ladies in a genre some call dead, Rose Bent takes hip-hop for a thrilling and inspiring ride to the future. Collectively, Rose Bent has shared the stage with many hip-hop legends including 2Mex, Clipse, Baby Bash, Canibus, Lil Rob, Yukmouth, Afro-Man, & Cool Nutz.  Persevering through so many obstacles in order to pursue their dreams, the ladies of Rose Bent all started off their music careers as hard-working solo artists. Performing throughout the Northwest and abroad, they had taken note of each others talent, until one day Lady Trinity approached Jacque & MissChief asking if they were interested in performing together. The rest is history.

 

Quiz 

Another up and comer making a name for himself. Recently releasing his mixtape “The day before 2morrow”, Quiz has been doing his thing and letting people know he has something to bring to the table. He will definitely bring another great element to the concert. 

S. James

 Benji Pachino

MacSmiff

Another local favorite Mac Smiff will bring the energy level up at this event. Check out his latest project available for free download.

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So with a line up like this, we are definitely in for a good time. Come support your local artists and enjoy a great concert from an artist making major moves. The best thing of all is that a percentage of the tickets sales will be benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. So it will be a good time for a good cause (kids you can use this as an excuse to get your parents okay to come to the concert).

See you all there! 

- Migs

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