@THECANZ SWEETEST THING #NEWMUSIC
We found these guys on bandcamp and had to download the single from the upcoming project ‘The Slow Rise II: Low Winds, High Sails” dropping sometime in August. Support THE CANZ, checkout the single “Sweetest Thing.”
@Daleymusic THOSE WHO WAIT #NEWMIXTAPE
This fresh air of a mixtape by Daley will change the way people view European soul. “Those Who Wait” is not what you expect from the U.K. native, it’s true soul music mixed with a pop edge. With the last single “Doncamatic” by Gorillaz ft Daley, it was little more pop, Daley is a amazing singer and songwriter and will become worldwide very soon. Click on image to download . Checkout one of CommonNation favorite track “Let It Go”
@theweekndxo HOUSE OF BALLOONS #NEWR&B
If you never heard of The Weeknd they have created new age R&B music and changed the genre as a whole into a motion of feel good and sex music (the best way to describe) they are coming from Drake’s hometown Toronto. Go support our COMMON artist and download “House of Balloons“. Common-Nation has been riding to them for a little while. We recommend COMMONPPL do the same.
@IAmParisJones “Ashley Brown” ft J. Valle
Paris Jones has been creating tracks and videos and getting a lot of attention on his youtube channel. After finding Paris on twitter, at first listen you get a Kid Cudi and Kanye West influence, but dude is official. The rapper and producer is sure to make noise in the majors. Checkout the single “Ashley Brown” and then download The Black Hour EP (DOPE)
CHECKOUT PARIS JONES YOUTUBE.COM/IAMPARISJONES
@JOESTU THE CHRYSALIS #NEWARTIST
Joe Stu is not your average rapper/tattoo artist in Atlanta. Backed by platinum producer Sol Messiah and up-and-coming beats from D.R.U.G.S. “Stamp Of Approval” the latest mixtape touches on everything from racial tension family struggles to plain straight up lyrical bombardment. Joe Stu is the perfect breathe of fresh air with original music for all people. Look for his upcoming “The Chrysalis” in the coming months, we had the chance to checkout some of his songs from the mixtape. Listening to “Patriarchy” to get a sample to what is to come.
@MarMusic About Mar #COMMONPPL
Amsterdam native, Mar is a mixture of genres soul electronic and new jazz. Mar variation is a different version of a song, improved by vocals of Mar. The singer and musician (best known for his work with producer Full Crate) shares his monthly variations through his website marvariations.net.
The Mar Variations are endorsed by a network of creative folks from Amsterdam: Dolly Rogers do the artwork, Full Crate is responsible for the sound design, director/photographer Yoji Moniz makes the videos and web trendsetter Nalden (We Transfer, nalden.net) lends his digital super powers to the project. Look for EP to come out later this year. Full Crate and Mar are officially COMMON (extraordinary).
Common-Nation.com will keep watching this dudes, Checkout “2U4U”
@FreezyCT3 From A to B #NEWARTIST
Born in Detroit Michigan, Freezy is an up-n-coming hip hop artist out of Hartford Connecticut. This new COMMON artist, Freezy’s witty punches, steady flow, and ability to rip east-coast beats has gained him recognition. He has collaborated with other talented artists such as Kid Digital, Dmullz, Mani Mula, and many more. Download his new mixtape ‘Getting From A to B’ on datpiff.com and be on the lookout for his next mixtape – Always Elevate Vol. 2 – which drops sometime in August. Checkout “Dream Girl”.
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@WEareJDaVeY SEE THEM JULY 30 #ATLINDIEFEST
From Los Angeles, Jake Davey aka J*Davey the duo consist of a vocalist (Briana Cartwright) and producer (Brook D’Leau). J*Davey are a mixture of everything; alternative hip-hop, alternative rock, soul, electronica, fusion, jazz, funk, and etc. You would have to hear them yourself to understand. They are a example of COMMON (amazing) music. They have independently released their EP Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistape (the latest project).Common ppl can go see J*Davey at Atl Indie Fest July 30. Checkout “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.
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@Emilykingmusic SEVEN #NEWEP
“Seven” is a seven track EP album, we would describe as classic artwork. Emily King signed with J Record in 2004. In 2007, Emily debuted album “East Side Story” was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Contemporary R&B Album” in 2007. Emily decide to depart from the major label to a independent career. “Seven” is her first independent album after the split. “Seven” is most definitely COMMON (extraordinary) album. This EP will have a place in all of our hearts after first listen. Go download “Seven” on Itunes. Checkout “Down” on bandcamp (click on image to go to her bandcamp page).
@Vandalyzm “The Proposal” #NEWEP
“The Proposal” will drop today @ 12pm for all the Van for president fans on bandcamp for only $1. Click on image to go directly to Vandalyzm bandcamp page to download. Vandalyzm’s Miztape “B!%^h Im’Mis Talented” was sick without the cough. See Vandalyzm at the A3C festival in October 2011 in Atl. Watch his Video “April’s Fool” for sample for what’s to come.
@FlocoTorres Ralph BIGhead #COMMONPPL
Floco Torres is alternative in the hip-hop world because of his belief in change his music movement has created a fan base from his hometown Willingboro New Jersey all the way down to Macon Georgia, and continues to make his mark as one of the next influential entertainers/entreprenuers/inspirations in the industry. Floco Torres is COMMON because of his influential thinking and actions. Click on image to download the mixtape “Ralph BIGhead” it’s FREE. The “Ralph BIGhead” mixtape is hip-hop mixed with alternative and southern sounds.
@EarthGang-MAD MEN #GODOWNLOAD
They are the new Outkast in the Atlanta. Earthgang are creative, clean, and making change. See Earthgang Johnny Venus & Doctor Diego Dot perform in their hometown at Atlanta Indie Fest July 30, 2011. “Mad Men” is COMMON (empowering). Checkout “Opium” for a sample.
@helloBOSCO PACER EP COMING SOON #COMMONPPL
THE COMMON (AMAZING) BOSCO WILL DROP THE PACER EP SOON. KEEP WATCHING.
@mansionsmoon PARADISE FALLS #NOWLISTENING
CLICK ON IMAGE TO GO DOWNLOAD “PARADISE FALLS” BY MANSIONS ON THE MOON OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE MIXTAPE ON COMMON-NATION.COM.
@mansionsmoon INNOVATIVE MUSIC #COMMONPPL
This dudes are developing their own signature sound with they mixture of electronic, pop, soul music, and many other sounds. They are the modern Beach Boys for the new generation. Mansion on the Moon formed over a year ago, since they have collaborated with N*E*R*D, Diplo, and Chiddy Bang’s Xaphoon Jones. Their project Paradise Falls is COMMON (amazing). GO DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE, right now. Checkout the “Deakness”
@WorldFamousROSE @GilbereForte THIS THE SUMMER ABLUM FOR THE YR!
This mixtape is the official summer album for all #COMMONPPL, click on the image to download.
Checkout “All for You”
@Freemansaid Hip-Hop With Style
We met this stylish hip-hop artist at the Creative Curating in Atlanta. Micah Freeman, the Maryland native, is bring new sounds to Atlanta. The Timepiece sneak peak on bandcamp is just a small piece of what Micah has coming mid to late August. Be on the lookout for the complete album and you can fIND Freeman performing at the Atlanta Indie Fest July 30. Micah Freeman is officially COMMON. Checkout ”The Elephant”.
DOWNLOAD THE TIMEPIECE (PREVIEW)
@RO_outsyders “They Loss” #COMMONPPL
This stand-out dude, can multi-task as a artist, songwriter, producer, and designer. RO.A is more than a rapper, but a artist with his creative delivery. RO.A dropped his first mixtape on last year called Lowkey Famous Hosted by DJ ILL WILL. Though he is best known for pitching in with his production team called The Outsyders (who produced the smash hit Brittany Spears’ Womanizaer), he is now self efficient. As a designer RO.A as created a brand PEER*D clothing that stands for “Perfectly Weird.” PEER*D symbolizes individuality and creativity. PEER*D is standing out from the crowd. PEER*D is daring to be different. PEER*D is the Sheppard to sheep. Simply, Being PEER*D IS BEING A LEADER. RO.A is COMMON, keep watching this artist. Checkout the summer jam “They Loss”.
JOIN HIS MOVEMENT PEER*D
@BRANDONPIERRE D.R.E.A.M.E.R
Brandon Pierre in his Mixtape “D.R.E.A.M.E.R” demonstrates that soul music is still heart felt and passionate. Brandon the North Caroline native has worked with many great artist like Lil Mo and Que Molsey (former member of Day 26). Touring with Lil Mo as a background singer, D.R.E.A.M.E.R shows that Brandon has the voice of his own. He will inspire, and touch the lives, hearts, and minds of his fans.
Go Download the Mixtape CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Shoutout to brandonpierre.com.
@ellevarner shout-out to beautiful music
Elle Varner is a singer/songwriter making change in the down turning industry. Her smooth sound and jazzy feel good music, is making its mark on women. Signed with MBK/Interscope she is still on the come-up, but we decided to give Elle Varner a shout-out for her beautiful voice and positive energy about being a woman. Elle Varner is officially COMMON (amazing). Checkout Elle Varner Single “So Fly”.
Watch out for her upcoming projects. Ellevarner.com
@weaponsofaudio IS OFFICIALLY COMMON (WORLD CHANGING)
This Atlanta based blood brothers group create genre-bending, sound melting music. Weapon Of Audio are taking music to new heights by bending alternative, pop, hip-hop, and electric. You have to hear their music for yourself to understand. Weapons Of Audio are officially COMMON (a leader). Check out “Boulevard”.
Check here to download their album “BIPOLAR”
@cloudeatermusic CE_EP1
This indie alternative band is making a new sound in Atlanta for underground music. Cloudeater is a mixture of alternative, hip-hop, electronic, and indie rock all in one. From their first EP release, “Greatest Tragedy”, it is noticeable that with the second release “CE_EP1″, they have matured and defined their sound in the industry. Cloudeater is COMMON(amazing). You can catch Cloudeater performing all aroung Atlanta. For updates on Cloudeater, check them out at cloudeatermusic.com. Cloudeater is Common(amazing). Checkout ”Hardly Wait”.
@FRDMRDTH Freedom or Death
Freedom or Death is a duo from Toronto, canada. Their sound is based in everything acoustic, folk, electronic and traditional rock with hip-hop rhythms. They blend this together with lyrical substance. “We decided we wanted to make music that we would like to listen to, regardless if it gets played on the radio or not”. Freedom or Death assumed all creative control; every song was written, produced, recorded and performed by the duo. Freedom or Death is COMMON (extraordinary). Support these true artists. They create real music that makes sense and changes the status-quo. Checkout the EP “EGO“. Checkout Freedom or Death performing in a diner.
@GilbereForte “impossible is a lie”
After a few hours of surfing, we ran into this guy on Twitter. Interest was immediately sparked with his bio, which stated “proving to the world that impossible is a lie”. Gilbere Forte is definitely COMMON (a leader), with a mission to “change lives, moods, and vibes”. His mixtape, entitled “87 Dreams” will change lives. Sometime in June, he will drop the EP: “SUMMERTIME+SUNSHINE+NIGHTFALL”. Please check out Gilbere Forte on gilbereforte.com, and find his weekly blog on youtube.com/GilbereForte.
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