Theophilus London - Rose Island Vol. 1 (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

A couple of days ago Theophilus London dropped his highly anticipated "Rose Island Vol. 1" mixtape.  Undoubtedly a smooth listen, "Rose Island Vol. 1" proves to be a great summer soundtrack for those days and nights where you just want to vibe out. Some of the previously released tracks including absolute banger, "Big Spender" featuring ASAP Rocky as well as the LVRS Anthem, "Last Night" were early indicators of how solid "Rose Island Vol. 1" is as a mixtape, and this project definitely in my opinion shows Theo at his finest.

Have a listen to a few tracks and download the mixtape in its entirety below.
Download: Theophilus London - Rose Island Vol. 1 (Mixtape)

Posted By chrisstov

Evian Christ - Kings & Them (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

Earlier this year a producer known as Evian Christ released his first mixtape entitled "Kings & Them" – a project influenced mainly by hip hop with elements of electronic music.

One of my favorite cuts off the mixtape is "Fuck It None of Y’all Don’t Rap", a fast paced track mainly fueled by a trio of bass hits under a rough and choppy vocal sample. Evian Christ definitely shows off his skill with developing a complex beat with the track "MYD". "MYD" starts off by resonating a beautiful airy sound and progresses to a rush of noise once the vocal sample hits.

Peep "Fuck It None of Ya'll Don't Rap" and "MYD" as well as the rest of the mixtape which is available for free download below. Enjoy!
Download: Evian Christ - Kings & Them (Mixtape)

Posted By Chrisstov

OnCue - New Religion (Prod. Party Supplies & Just Blaze) [DWNLD]

OnCue's latest track, "New Religion", gets the musical expertise of both Party Supplies and Just Blaze. The original sample coming from MPC pro, Party Supplies' remix of The Weeknd's single, "House of Ballons" off the "Firecrackers EP". Just Blaze then finishes it off beautifully with his patented touch.


Amazing production work. Doesn't cloud the lyricism of OnCue, leaving you with a great track that you've gotta download. Enjoy!

Posted By Pierre

Dunson - Count On It [DWNLD]

"Count on It" represents the unapologetic confidence you have when you have put your work in. I love how it incorporates a childhood sample that so many of us are familiar with. That helped me keep it ambitious but not overly aggressive! The underground success of Creative Destruction 2 opened up some opportunities for me. One of those opportunities was to work with Grammy-Nominated production crew, Phatboiz. After a few sessions together, they saw my passion and started to hear my increased lyrical development. That led them to cook up this track for me. I heard it and came up with the concept and verses immediately! We laid it down one night in NYC and the energy and vibe was incredible so we knew this would be the first to release off the upcoming project entitled The Investment." - Dunson
Nothing like a feel good rap track to kick away that mid-week slump! Is this on repeat you ask? Yes, yes it is. Dunson does it again!

Posted By Pierre

Young & Reckless: DJ Benzi & DJ E-V - Reckless Wobbles [DWNLD]

"The masterpiece that is, Young & Reckless present.. Benzi & DJ E-V "Reckless Wobbles" is finally here for mass consumption! A few months back Benzi, DJ E-V, & Drama Beats decided to team up and create the ultimate soundtrack for 2012 combining dubstep and hip-hop in one massive mixtape. The gang enlisted their rapper friends to provide exclusive vocals for the project and matched them with group of super dubstep producers to produce new remixes solely for Reckless Wobbles. The result is an amazing collection of remixes and unheard jams and the whole thing is mixed front to back by Benzi & DJ E-V, so its one big party! So grab the full tracked out zipped up version below, turnn it up, and stay reckless!" - Young & Reckless 

Here are some samples:
Big Sean - Dance (A$$) (Boson Remix)
Drake & The Weeknd - Crew Love (Young L Remix)

Download: Benzi & DJ E-V - Reckless Wobbles

Written By Pierre

Young Gliss - Charles Bradley (Les Professionels Edit) [DWNLD]

Young Gliss, who also happens to be Questlove's cousin, takes a Les Professionels edit of the Charles Bradley single, "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)", and reworks it into a hip hop hit. Don't get me wrong, the Charles Bradley original is fire too, but this will have you nodding your head like you're a real G. Conscious lyrics over a soulful beat, can you ask for anything more on a Sunday afternoon?

Download: Young Gliss - Charles Bradley (Les Professionels Edit)

Written By Pierre

Sinden - G Like Me ft. G-Side (Music Video) [DWNLD]

My boy Sinden is back at it with his new single "G Like Me" featuring Alabama rapper G-side. I got a video for you as well as a minimix of all the "G" remixes. Heads up: Mele kills it with his. Warning: This is some GANGSTA SHIT.

Sinden Ft. G-Side - G Like Me Minimix by Mad Decent

Download: Sinden - G Like Me ft. G-Side (Minimix)

DJ Benzi - Sunscreen (Mixtape) [DWNLD]

Warm up your fall with a sunburn. Dj Benzi mixes some new stuff with some old stuff and also some middle aged stuff.
Listen and download the tracked out version of the mixtape below!
Benzi | Sunscreen (Happy Ending Fridays Mixtape) by DJ BENZI

Download: DJ Benzi - Sunscreen (Mixtape)

Check the tracklist below

Kendrick Lamar & Nosaj Thing - Cloud 10 [DWNLD]

I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw this. The underground electronic music scene meets one the most talented up and coming hip hop artists right now. I've witnessed my man Nosaj Thing's brilliance performed live several times in the past few years and have just been waiting around for someone like Kendrick Lamar to recognize and work with him. Kendrick flows through the Cloudy Nosaj beat which makes for a standout collab. Shout out to Windows Phone for sponsoring this!

Download: Kendrick Lamar & Nosaj Thing - Cloud 10

Check out some behind the scenes in studio footage of the two putting together Cloud 10 below.

Malkovich - Palms [Music Video]

Check out Malkovich's introduction below. With an intro likc that I'm starting off with at least 3 stars!

Download: Malkovich - Palms 

"Malkovich was conceived on the Pacific island of New Caledonia by his father and his mother, then a bartender at a pub popular with escaped Nazis. She was in labor when Ayatolla Khomeini chased them from Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Malkovich was born extremely shortly thereafter in Christopher Columbus' hometown of Genoa, Italy, where he had his diapers changed regularly by Miss Italy 1978. Ronald Reagan almost bombed his elementary school in Libya, killing Colonel Qaddafi's "daughter" instead.

The Higher Concept - The American Way [Music Video]

 The Higher Concept - American Way by TheHigherConcept

Shout out to Dunn Deal PR for the dope music submission!

" Fresh off the success of their latest single "Topanga" from Emilio Sparks' Scumbino's Way mixtape also featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Mickey Factz comes "American Way", the latest single from The Higher Concept. Produced by Mike Cash (Outasight, Smoke DZA) and featuring THC's live backup The Contraband, "American Way" is the second single and the first music video released for THC's upcoming album Everbody. 

Kid Cudi - Mr. Rager (Directed By S2A) [Music Video]

Kid Cudi x S2A - "Mr Rager" from Surface to Air on Vimeo.
Its been a disappointing summer for Scott Mescudi with his missing out on Montreal's Osheaga Fest and canceling his "A Kid Called Scott" mixtape but he's finally put out a new video for "Mr. Rager" off last years "Man on the Moon 2" album. This video was produced by notable Parisien collective "Surface to Air" and features Cudi whoopin some serious ass to a great song. Im sure his third album which is scheduled for next Fall will put this talented rapper right back on the map. -Sabes

The Captain - Summer Mix 2011 [DWNLD]

Summer mixes are the escapes to the otherwise inevitable reality that faces us all: summer's over and it's about to get fucking cold. The Captain has been delivering his annual summer mixes through the Trouble & Bass record label and once again, it has yet to fail as being an absolute killer.

 Summer 2011 Mix by TheCaptain666

Kenton Dunson - Top of the World ft. Passion Pit [DWNLD]

Straight out of Maryland comes new boy in town, Kenton Dunson, with "Top of the World". The former investment banker only kicked off his music career in 2010 and has already garnered much critical acclaim for his two "Creative Destruction" albums. In celebration of 100,000 downloads of Creative Destruction, he just released a free track in which he sampled Passion Pits "The Reeling" for. He took an incredibly laid back song, did surgery on it with an 808, and turned it into a ferocious hip hop track. enjoy party people. - Sabes

(Click the little black arrow above to download)

Download: Kenton Dunson - Creative Destruction 2

Dj A-Rock - Day of the Rent Mix [DWNLD]

Daaaayyyuummm!!!!Today was hotter than a bad day in Baghdad. The heats tends to bring out the party animals in people and Montreal's A-Rock has the perfect remedy with this tasteful mix. While it may be a throwback from a few summers back, his ingredients are still all fresh to death and this is sure to get any pregame at your place . Maybe you invite shorty from down the hall? Maybe you down some caribou lou? Enjoy kids. You're welcome. -Sabes

A-Rock - Day Of The Rent Mix by Rhythmicvarsound on Mixcloud

Dj A-Rock - Day of the Rent Mix [DWNLD] (right click save as)

Black Milk x Jack White

This is one of those collaborations that makes your head spin and go, "whaaaaaaaaaaaaat". Two legends collide to release a 7'' vinyl on White's record label Third Man Records. Check out the story behind the collab and the 2 tracks below!

" The time we spent in Nashville collaborating with Jack White was one of the greatest moments in my music career. It not only inspired me to continue to work hard as a producer, but also confirmed that staying true to my art, without compromise, can manifest into the type of rewards that money can’t buy. " 

- Black Milk (Read the full story)

Black Milk - Brain by weallwantsome1
Black Milk - Royal Mega by weallwantsome1

Hopefully theres more tracks coming soon!

Balbio - NOWhere Mix [DWNLD]

While digging through our emails, I ran into multitalented Italian dj, producer, journalist and internet blogger Balbio. Balbio sent us his most recent mix and even put it up as a freebie. We thought it was dope, so we offer it to all of you! The track list is after the jump. Check out Balbio's blog @ Passion Junkies

Much Love from RVS, Balbio!

 Balbio - NOWhere by Balbio

Buddy Sativa - Deus Ex Machina LP [DWNLD]

French producer and composer, Buddy Sativa, releases his highly anticipated debut LP; Deus Ex Machina. The album features a fusion of various genres resulting in a smoooth soothing experimental jazz opus for all to vibe to.

Check out the teaser and grab the album below!
 Deus ex Machina LP teaser by Buddy Sativa
(Click the little black arrow in the player above to download the teaser)

Buy Buddy Sativa's Deus Ex Machina @ iTunes

I've seen Buddy Sativa perform live a couple of times alongside with fellow French producer Onra (who makes an appearance on the LP) and both are very talented and continue to put out beautiful music.

Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, ULTRA. [DWNLD]

Frank Ocean's newest mixtape, Nostalgia, ULTRA is getting major appraisal as of late and rightfully so. For your musical enjoyment, one of the sweetest mixtapes to hit the internet in recent weeks. Grab it below for free! Expect to see much more of this Odd Future affiliate on the collectives upcoming Goblin album.

Check out more information about the mixtape and Frank Ocean himself @ Complex who did a full exposé on him entitled; In His Own Words: Who Is Frank Ocean?

Check out a couple dope tracks off the mixtape below

Frank Ocean - Songs For Women

Frank Ocean - Novocane


Download: Frank Ocean - Nostalgia, Ultra.

Childish Gambino - EP [DWNLD]

Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover has been an internet sensation since the beginnings of Derrick Comedy last year. His ascension to the top has been propelled by his skills as a comedian and his star role in the hit TV show Community. Little did you know that he was a skilled rapper too. Wipe that surprised look off your face and come grab his latest EP off of his blog below. Slap it into your iTunes and then come back here, and check out his tour dates available after the jump. For those of you in Toronto, we're privileged to have him live in this very city. From us at RVS, props to this multitalented entertainer.

Download Link: Childish Gambino - EP

Childish Gambino's tour dates can be found here: Tour dates