@torionsellers ” The Dream Sequence” #Mixtape
CommonNation had the amazing opportunity to design Torion second mixtape “The Dream Sequence” coverart. Besides the design, Torion mixtape is dope from the production and writing. Shoutout to my friends Atia “Ink” Bobbs and Casey “Case Boogie” Graham, for putting an amazing project together. You will see a lot of amazing things happen in Torion’s career.
Click link to stream the The Initiation Vol. 2
@CrisCab Echo Boom #MIXTAPE
Cris Cab drops the mixtape “Echo Boom” sponsored by Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club. Cris Cab is a young Miami native singer-songwriter and musician. Cris Cab is well known for his remake of Wiz Khalifa Black and Yellow cover on youtube that got over one million views . “Echo Boom” has some amazing original material and has some great features from Pharrell Williams, Wyclef, Melanie Fiona, and many others. Cris has an acoustic and soulful sound that’s so universal for the world to hear. Download the mixtape and tell a friend. Link below to download.
@TruthTurner The Whole Truth
This new comer to R&B is making true music with his serious artistry and definition of truth. Truth Turner is managed by “J Dot” Jones, which is manager of Yelawolf and many others. And with his strong team behind him with production from Anthem and ATX, he was able to create a one of the dopest R&B projects in 2012. Download Truth Turner “ The Whole Truth” (Click on link to downlaod) . And checkout the dope ass official video “Side Chick” below from the project “The Whole Truth”.
@ROTIMI While You Wait #NEWMIXTAPE
This is a super talented artist singer, songwriter, and actor. See Rotimi on TV series “Boss” playing on Starz playing as Darius. The mixtape is hosted by DJ Suss One and DJ Truama Rotimi is bring r&b back with heart felt music. Click on image to download the mixtape “While You Wait”. Checkout our favorite track off the album “Hello.”
@torionseller The Initiation Vol. 1 #NEWMIXTAPE
We had the chance to sit down with the producer of the project to learn more about this new artist Torion. Torion is a 13 years old upcoming R&B artist coming form Atlanta and he was recently signed to the heavy hitter Young Money. The mixtape drops Monday is a collection of Young Money hits that have been remake to fit Torion so perfect. This mixtape is DOPE, we will see big things happen for Torion. Checkout “Before the Flight”
@iamstanza Searching for Bobby Fischer #MIXTAPE
As the era of hip-hop has been to changing within the circle of tribe, Stanza is someone to follow. Stanza is Atlanta raised and has a great mix of sounds from, Lupe Fiasco to Talib Kweli. If you haven’t downloaded the mixtape stop what you are doing and start downloading. Stanza is the next generation of hip-hop or authentic music. Every track of the mixtape “Searching for Bobby Fischer” makes statements and that CommonNation is all about. Stanza is officially COMMON. Checkout one of CommonNation’s favorite track off the mixtape “Broadcast from Georgia”.
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@JAIDENthecure Shades of Grey: The Cure Suite II #MIXTAPE
If you haven’t heard of Jaiden here is your chance, this multiple talented artist is a songwriter, pianist, and producer. Haling from the big city New York, he has worked with some of the best in the game from Alicia Keys, Diddy, John Legend, and Jay-Z. Currently on the “F.A.M.E” tour with Chris Brown, this indie artist will make a dramatic impression on music industry. Jaiden is bring the old R&B feel good back to the new R&B world. Download the mixtape “Shades of Grey: The Cure Suite II” to your ipod. Checkout CommonNation favorite track off the mixtape “Before You Go”. Click on image to download his Mixtape.
@machinegunkelly LACE-UP #MIXTAPE
Recently found this artist on twitter performing with one of CommonNation’s favorite band Riot in Paris. With over 70,000 twitter followers, we had to checkout his mixtape and his youtube channel. Machine Gun Kelly is a hip-hop artist repping Cleveland, just recently signed with BadBoy/Interscope. This mixtape took his career to the next level where he signed a million dollar plus deal. Go download his mixtape “Lace Up” right now. Click image to download. Checkout one of CommonNation favorite tracks “I Know”.
@theweekndxo Thursday #NEWMIXTAPE
When we downloaded “Thursday”, we felt like it was a continuation of the first project. The mixtape is just as amazing. What makes The Weeknd COMMON you can’t put them in a box. Is The Weeknd creating a new sound in R&B or is it ever R&B music? Please leave me a comment on what you think. Click on image to download. Check out one of CommonNation favorite tracks “Rolling Stone”.
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@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”
MEET @PaulLoweJr #NEWARTIST
Meet Paul Lowe, Jr. the composer, singer, songwriter and instrumentalist. Instead of writing a bio about this amazing artist, we decided to post his EPK. Learn more about where he came from and how he plans on changing the industry. To hear more from the artist go to paullowejr.com.
@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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@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.
@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.
@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”
@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.
@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.
@AARONCamper bring Common R&B back to life
CommonNation found Aaron Camper on Twitter, and after checking out his website , we downloaded his mixture. Immediately, we were stunned by his vocal arrangement and sense of rhythm. In today’s fickle industry, real R&B artists are hard to find. Aaron has worked with professionals like Marvin Sapp, Jill Scott, and Stevie Wonder. Go download “Welcome to My World ” featuring artists such as Swizz Beatz and Kanye West. Aaron Camper without question is COMMON (extraordinary). Check out his live performance on Youtube.
@DasRacist They Have Something to Talk About
When you see these guys, they will surprise you with their amazing delivery. They are the quintessential hip-hop/ punk rocker group. Das Racist’s rhymes are amart and funny and are delivered with a lazy loquaciousness that’s instantly appealing. Das Racist’s “Sit Down, Man” is for Common people with a sense of humor. They remind us of an updated Beastie Boys. They embrace their culture throughout their music as “tan men”(lol). Keep watching these guys, they are on tour in Europe right now.
Check them out on dasracist.net
@Freshdaily Making Music That Makes Sense
We found this Brooklyn native Fresh Daily on bandcamp.com his sound makes COMMON sense.
The Quiet Life” represents the grand and fruitful escalation of an individual’s existence. There are by no means, multiple stages. During these recognizable periods of time, the individual can be sized and weighed. While we do not hit all the same stages, facing the same moons, there is surely a recognizable trajectory in progression. “The Quiet Life” is that of an individual striving for excellence. It represents a lifestyle of sureness and preparedness in which your passions pay your bills. There is a very special stage of growth which we have come to name “The Quiet Life”.
GO DOWNLOAD “THE QUIET LIFE” ON WWW.FRESHDAILYMC.COM. IT’S FREE.
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