Droop-E (feat. Nite Jewel and J. Stalin) - N The Traffic [Video]

Droop-E has been quietly killing the beatmaker game. On the low, he's
contributed several gems to E-40's (his dad) past few releases and also
put out a mixtape of his own where he flipped all Sade samples.

In anticipation of his upcoming EP Hungry and Humble, he has joined forces with

fellow Bay Area brethren J. Stalin and bedroom dream pop siren Nite Jewel. 

Its encouraging seeing rappers continue this new trend of collaborating with

non R&B/less conventional singers. Big Boi got up with Phantogram and

Little Dragon, Danny Brown is going to be heard soon with Purity Ring.

Nite Jewel turns up with a smooth hook that complements the beat which 

is a laid back knocker with UFO synth squiggles, naughty xylophones,

heavily reverbed chord stabs and a Jeep-ready bassline.

The video is slick, depicting a 1930s Bay Area scene, drenched in hazy

light, cigar smoke and muted colors. Everything is old school swank, 

everyone moves in slow motion.

Of course, E-40 shows up.

Purity Ring - Grammy (Soulja Boy Cover)

In 2012, Purity Ring made a big splash in the indie pop circle, signing to 4AD

and dropping their well received gem of a debut album. Well, its a new year and 

Purity Ring has not left us without some dope shit to step to. 

See sweet baby Jesus still loves ya!

But a Soulja Boy cover? Well trust that Megan James' maple syrup coated
throat would come with a nimble flow and a catchy melody to
obliterate Corin Roddick's twinkling beat. 

It's awesome but twice as awesome because its a Soulja Boy cover.

Karmin could learn a thing or two from these guys.